2.11.2. Automated Configuration with the AXIGEN Configuration Wizard for Microsoft Windows

Aiming to enhance, simplify and render the initial setup automatic, starting with version 6.1 the AXIGEN Mail server also includes an AXIGEN Configuration Wizard for MS Windows. In seven easy steps, the wizard enables system administrators to instantly set the administrator password, configure the primary domain and select the active services for the AXIGEN server. These actions were previously performed partly manually, partly using the WebAdmin interface.

The AXIGEN Configuration Wizard is provided as part of all the AXIGEN Mail Server 6.x installation packages, available for download on the AXIGEN site.


1. Launching the AXIGEN Configuration Wizard

From the Start menu of the MS Windows operating system, locate the Axigen Mail Server entry in the Programs list and highlight it. A couple of AXIGEN shortcuts will then be displayed on the right. Left click on the Axigen Config Wizard option to launch the wizard.






2. Configuring the Admin Password

After starting the AXIGEN Configuration Wizard, the first step you are prompted to take is to specify the admin password. The password is mandatory, therefore system administrators must type one in and confirm it.





3. Configuring Your Primary Domain

The next stage of running the wizard consists in configuring AXIGEN’s primary domain. The wizard will automatically detect the machine’s FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) and based on it will propose the domain name as primary. If no domain can be detected, the default ‘localdomain’ will be displayed. System Administrators can edit the fields of this tab at any time.





In the Domain name field, the wizard will display the automatically detected domain. Use the Domain Location field to edit the default storage path for the primary domain, C:\Program Files\Axigen Mail Server\domains. To configure the primary domain password for the account postmaster, use the Postmaster account password field.

To proceed to the next step, left click on the Next button.


4. Alias Configuration

When running the wizard, this step allows system administrators to select the alias they would like to configure for the primary domain defined at the previous step. There are two available options:

• Add the 'localhost' alias to this domain
• Add the 'localhost.localdomain' alias to this domain

Check the box in front of the option you want to enable and then left click on Enter to proceed to the next configuration step.


5. WebAdmin Services Selection

The fifth step of the automatic configuration process allows system administrators to select the active common services for the AXIGEN server, as well as the listening interfaces and ports for each of them.





6. Configuring Relay Policies

The AXIGEN Configuration Wizard will then prompt system administrators to select the networks allowed to relay emails through the AXIGEN server without prior authentication. Check or uncheck the box in front of the option you want to enable, respectively disable.




When one of the available networks is selected, a script configuring a Relay Policy is automatically created. For details on Relay Polices, please see the corresponding section of the online documentation.

To finish the configuration process, left click on the Finish button.


7. Completing the AXIGEN Configuration Wizard

Within the last step of the configuration wizard, all settings made at the previous phases are now put into practice. The screen will first display the full list of configurations that need to be completed.




As each configuration is finished successfully, an OK accompanying a green icon will be displayed on the right side of the respective setting.



After completing the configurations, the wizard screen will also show the WebAdmin link and the Exit button will be highlighted. Left click on Exit to close the AXIGEN Configuration Wizard.