ArGoSoft Mail Server .NET

Instead of using the free email services out there, you can create your own mail server. Fortunately, there are applications that can help you in this matter and one example is ArGoSoft Mail Server .NET.

The mail server that ArGoSoft implemented comes with support for some of the well-known protocols, including SMTP, POP3, or IMAP. Its relay service runs around the clock to make direct mail delivery possible.

When running ArGoSoft Mail Server .NET you must go through the steps of a configuration wizard to configure the server. First, you are prompted to enter the name of the .NET domain and create a user account for the administrator.

The following step is dedicated to configuring the server's settings for situations when email is sent to outside users. For instance, you can provide a list of DNS servers that the application can access, or set the identification domain for your email server.

The ArGoSoft Mail Server Controller provides a simple means of monitoring the status of all the services and gathering statistical data about the server. It keeps an eye on all the running services: the primary and the secondary SMTP, the POP3, the IMAP, and the delivery service. The server's activity is logged as well. The Controller also acts as a user management dashboard, enabling you to manage domain groups, associated users, and mailboxes.

The messages that are being sent through the server are intelligently archived. The server comes with support for shared folders, delivery status alerts, mailbag domains, and more.

The Controller can perform the much-needed periodical maintenance operations on the server. It facilitates the deletion of old messages, statistics, and users,  and can estimate the usage of the server's mailbox.

As for security, which is an important topic when it comes to a mail server, ArGoSoft Mail Server .NET makes use of SpamAssassin's power to block spam and features SMTP authentication, attachment filtering, policy frameworks, white and black lists. Moreover, its engine blocks connections that seem suspicious and verifies the sender's address for each email.

ArGoSoft Mail Server .NET is a good option when it comes to setting up your own mail server, considering its easy to use management dashboard, and its additional functions. It features a solid security policy and a rich feature set which, in turn, can be enriched even further using third party server plugins.