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MAIL SERVER.pptx (Size: 669.97 KB / Downloads: 115) Submitted By:- Manoj kumar CONTENTS Introduction of Linux Why use Linux System requirements Linux Directory Structure About Mail Server Advantages Conclusion References INTRODUCTION A fully-networked 32/64-Bit Unix-like Operating System Multi-user, Multitasking, Multiprocessor Has the X Windows GUI Coexists with other Operating Systems Runs on multiple platforms Why Use Linux Freely Available Provide Security Open Source Flexibility Campatibility Performance System requirements Physical memory-512MB Disk space -10GB File system –the linux ext3 file system is used by default Swap space/virtul memory –equal to double of physical memory ABOUT MAIL SERVER A mail server is an application that receives incoming e-mail from local users and remote senders and forwards outgoing e-mail for delivery. A computer dedicated to running such applications is also called a mail server Importance Business and personal communication Each company provides some type of email service Important to learn how to install and configure sendmail Basic configuration Many types of configuration possible Separate mail servers on one network Mails forwarded to a gateway then forwarded onto individual mail-servers One mail server with many clients Method Chosen: One mail server Problems occur with too much load Overcome by load balancing through many mail servers with same disks Method most chosen in sites (easier to administrate) Concepts of sendmail Simple installation Mail user agent-read and compose email messages Mail transport agent- accepts mail from user agent, understand recipients address. Gets mail to correct host for delivery Delivery agent – accepts mail from transport and delivers it to appropriate recipients |
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