What is a mail server?
A mail server, or e-mail server, is a program that is a key element of an e-mail system. It works like a post office, receiving, processing and delivering emails.
Here's a simplified explanation of how a mail server works:
- You write a letter and press the "Send" button.
- Your email client (the program you use for email, such as Outlook or Thunderbird) connects to your sender's email server.
- Your sender's mail server receives the letter and sends it to the recipient's mail server.
- The recipient's mail server delivers the mail to the recipient's mailbox.
There are two main types of mail servers:
- Incoming mail servers: Store e-mails intended for recipients.
- Outgoing Mail Servers: Send emails from sender servers to recipient servers.
Mail servers can also be classified by the type of software they use:
- Open source mail servers: free and publicly available to all.
- Proprietary mail servers: developed and sold by private companies.
Here are some popular examples of mail servers:
- Open source mail servers: Postfix, Dovecot, Zimbra
- Proprietary mail servers: Microsoft Exchange, IBM Domino, Google Workspace
Which type of mail server is right for you depends on your needs.
- If you need a simple and free mail server for personal use, an open source server is for you.
- If you need a more powerful and reliable mail server for your business, a proprietary server may be right for you.
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