MDaemon Email Server for Windows
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MDaemon Email Server for Windows, developed by Alt-N Technologies, is a multi-language SMTP/POP3 Windows-based mail server software with web mail, remote administration, secure Instant Messenger (IM), and Anti-spam techniques security. Some software in the family is commercial, and some are Freeware.
MDaemon mail server software provides groupware features via integration with Microsoft Outlook (using Outlook Connector for MDaemon) and a multi-language webmail client for email access anywhere.
MDaemon provides email security using a layered approach (with SecurityPlus for MDaemon) offering proactive protection against email-borne threats of spam, viruses, and phishing. It uses the Vouch By Reference (VBR) email authentication technique and validates and signs messages using DKIM, DK, Sender-ID, and SPF.
The mail server software provides secure, Standards-compliant and low total cost of ownership (TCO) features for small-to-medium-sized businesses in multiple languages, while supporting mailing lists, content filtering, multiple domain support, flexible administration, and an open standards design for mobile access. It has been used by businesses in over 90 countries and over 20 languages worldwide.
System Requirements
Minimum recommended system requirements:
- Pentium III 500 MHz (or higher) processor (Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or higher recommended)
- 512 MB of memory (1 GB recommended)
- Typical Hard disk space required: 100 MB, additional space for any mail to be stored
- Microsoft Windows XP/2000/2003/Vista/2008 operating system (including 64-bit versions)
- Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
- Ethernet Network Card
- TCP/IP network protocol installed
- Internet or Intranet communication capabilities
Components
Other Applications integrated with MDaemon Email Server for Windows
- WorldClient: An integrated MDaemon web mail client, offering over 25 languages, provides groupware collaboration for sharing email folders, calendars with free/busy scheduling, contacts, distribution lists, tasks, and notes from any browser.
- WebAdmin: Remote account management from any browser.
- ComAgent: The integrated mail agent provides secure instant messaging, plus email and event calendar notifications.
Optional Applications that integrate with MDaemon Email Server for Windows
- Outlook Connector: Provides a seamless, Exchange-like, experience (with Microsoft Outlook), including access to shared folders, calendars and other groupware options.
- SecurityPlus: Complements and extends the built-in security features of MDaemon with Zero-Hour Virus Outbreak Protection, Inline Antivirus Scanning, and Urgent Update Notification.
Product History
1.0 Launched in 1996.
2.0 Released in 1997, included WebPOP – Web-based access to email.
3.0 Released February 29, 2000, added spam blocking, IMAP, and web mail.
4.0 Released April 10, 2001, added SMTP Authentication, and SSL support.
5.0 Released September 25, 2001, added contact synchronization and instant messenger support.
6.0 Released July 1, 2002, added shared calendaring and spam filter.
7.0 Released March 2, 2004, added spoof email detection and private white list.
8.0 Released April 12, 2005, added DKIM, inline antivirus protection, groupware functionality, and grey listing.
9.0 Released April 4, 2006, integrated WebAdmin, and added a free/busy server, SyncML, and Outbreak Protection.
9.5 Released October 24, 2006, added Backscatter Protection and Email Certification.
10.0 Released in August 26, 2008, added Domain Sharing, an improved Mail Agent, and enhanced platform.
Language Support
- MDaemon Email Server for Windows: English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese.
- WorldClient: webmail client included with MDaemon: English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Czech/Cesky, Indonesian, Greek, French Canadian, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian/Bokmal, Swedish, Korean, Hungarian, Netherlands / Dutch, Turkish, Taiwanese, Polish, Hrvatski/Croation, Serbian, Slovenian.
- WebAdmin: remote administration tool included with MDaemon: English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Dutch, Swedish.
MDaemon Appliance
The MDaemon Email Server Appliance integrates the MDaemon Email Server and SecurityPlus for MDaemon software into a single hardware solution. Running on a PowerEdge 2950, the appliance is available in 3 basic configurations.
MDaemon Freeware
MDaemon FREE is available as a no-charge 5-user license download from Alt-N Technologies’ web site. It supports SMTP and POP3 protocols for Windows Vista/XP/2008/2003/2000 systems, and includes WorldClient Webmail, remote administration, and a powerful content filter.
Language Support
MDaemon FREE Mail Server for Windows is available in the following languages for the server and its webmail client: English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, and Chinese.
See Also
- Mail Server
- List of mail servers
- Comparison of mail servers
- DomainKeys Identified Mail
- Intellipool Network Monitor
- E-mail authentication
- Alt-N Technologies