http://www.axigen.com/ AXIGEN Mail Server Articles RSS en-us Fri, 1 Sep 2006 04:00:01 GMT Mon,12 May 2008 03:00:00 GMT 30 135 38 http://www.axigen.com/ http://www.axigen.com/img/axigen-logo.gif The white paper explains how implementing the AXIGEN Mail Server can help businesses significantly reduce the costs of their email communication while continuing to provide users with a best-in-class messaging and collaboration solution. Overall costs, server security, collaboration features and ease of administration are just a few of the criteria of the analysis. http://www.axigen.com/articles/combating-the-increasing-cost-of-email_31.html Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:31:05 +0200 http://www.axigen.com/articles/combating-the-increasing-cost-of-email_31.html This white paper describes the integration of the AXIGEN Mail Server with the Mailarchiva archiving solution. It explains the benefits of the integration, how it pro-actively addresses the issues arising for businesses of all sizes that work towards complying with IT Governance standards and concepts, as well as the step-by-step integration procedure. http://www.axigen.com/articles/integrating-the-axigen-mail-server-with-mailarchiva_29.html Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:28:16 +0200 http://www.axigen.com/articles/integrating-the-axigen-mail-server-with-mailarchiva_29.html The article analyzes the results of independent tests performed by PC Magazine Romania comparing the AXIGEN Mail Server against two open source alternatives, Sendmail (with Dovecot) and Postfix (with Cyrus). http://www.axigen.com/articles/axigen-comparative-benchmarks_27.html Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:43:17 +0200 http://www.axigen.com/articles/axigen-comparative-benchmarks_27.html The article outlines the benefits of using a mail server with delegated administration features for ISPs and large companies. Such features allow the prevention of human errors, a faster update time and a better management of available hardware resources http://www.axigen.com/articles/smart-work-flow-powered-by-delegated-administration_26.html Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:20:35 +0300 http://www.axigen.com/articles/smart-work-flow-powered-by-delegated-administration_26.html The article reviews the benefits of hosting your own e-mail server, as compared to using an outsourced e-mail service. It also describes the main steps to install and configure such an in-house e-mail messaging system, in terms of software and hardware requirements, as well as other aspects and tips one should take into account when deciding to insource the mail server. http://www.axigen.com/articles/insourcing-the-e-mail-service_25.html Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:09:07 +0300 http://www.axigen.com/articles/insourcing-the-e-mail-service_25.html A guide to understanding the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) concept and the ways to implement it on a server. The article also includes useful tips on how to increase the security of such setups, with a special focus on the Linux/*NIX-type systems. http://www.axigen.com/articles/how-to-install-a-demilitarized-zone-for-your-servers_24.html Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:54:51 +0300 http://www.axigen.com/articles/how-to-install-a-demilitarized-zone-for-your-servers_24.html A How-To addressed to those who have found themselves in the situation of being blacklisted. The article presents both general data about blacklists, as well as useful and more detailed recommendations about getting removed from such blacklists. http://www.axigen.com/articles/what-to-do-if-you-are-blacklisted_23.html Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:55:45 +0300 http://www.axigen.com/articles/what-to-do-if-you-are-blacklisted_23.html The article describes what blacklists are and some of the most effective ways to prevent being blacklisted. All in a simple, step-by-step procedure. http://www.axigen.com/articles/how-to-avoid-being-blacklisted_22.html Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:29:37 +0300 http://www.axigen.com/articles/how-to-avoid-being-blacklisted_22.html The article presents the steps needed to deploy the AXIGEN Outlook Connector on a set of machines for which the user does not have local admin rights, therefore focusing on the process to deploy onto the computers via the Computer Configuration GPO (Group Policy Object) settings. http://www.axigen.com/articles/deploy-the-axigen-outlook-connector-via-active-directory_21.html Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:14:45 +0300 http://www.axigen.com/articles/deploy-the-axigen-outlook-connector-via-active-directory_21.html The article focuses on how to prevent the growing losses caused by unsolicited email messages. It presents the most widely used spam preventions methods, such as host control solutions and Antispam application, while pointing out the important part played by user education. http://www.axigen.com/articles/introduction-to-antispam-practices_19.html Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:43:25 +0300 http://www.axigen.com/articles/introduction-to-antispam-practices_19.html This how-to article overviews LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) and its main advantages when used alongside your existing mail server. The example chosen to further explain benefits of such an implementation is of an OpenLDAP server configured for the AXIGEN Mail Server on a Debian 3.1 Linux distribution. http://www.axigen.com/articles/how-to-configure-openldap-for-the-axigen-mail-server_17.html Fri, 18 May 2007 17:20:35 +0300 http://www.axigen.com/articles/how-to-configure-openldap-for-the-axigen-mail-server_17.html The White Paper describes 8 different ways AXIGEN Mail Server system administrators can choose and combine in their fight against viruses, spam and other current threats. DomainKeys, a wide range of Antivirus and Antispam applications, Routing Policies, these are a few of the protective tools AXIGEN has to offer. To find out more about them and about alternative methods to ensure a full proof security, feel free to read further into the article. http://www.axigen.com/articles/axigen-efficiently-fights-viruses-and-spam_15.html Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:32:17 +0200 http://www.axigen.com/articles/axigen-efficiently-fights-viruses-and-spam_15.html The article offers system administrators the information they need in order to decide which webmail interface to use, SquirrelMail or AXIGEN WebMail. For those who decide to use SquirrelMail or both, this document also explains the steps needed to be taken in order to integrate SquirrelMail with the AXIGEN Mail Server. http://www.axigen.com/articles/integrating-squirrelmail-with-axigen_14.html Fri, 12 Jan 2007 11:00:48 +0200 http://www.axigen.com/articles/integrating-squirrelmail-with-axigen_14.html Do we need technical support? And if we do, when exactly do we need it and which is the most appropriate support channel? The article describes the situations one might run into, the available choices when it comes to getting technical assistance and a few tips for improving communication in such situations. http://www.axigen.com/articles/shall-we-contact-tech-support_13.html Tue, 19 Dec 2006 09:55:35 +0200 http://www.axigen.com/articles/shall-we-contact-tech-support_13.html The article describes the steps to follow when integrating the AXIGEN Mail Server with Amavis, thus benefiting from the protection of 12 antivirus applications: KAV for Mail Servers, BitDefender, Sophos, F-Prot, DrWeb, Symantec, F-Secure, Avast, eTrust, Norman, Panda and McAfee. Only the procedures for the tested AXIGEN/Amavis/AV applications are described in detail. http://www.axigen.com/articles/integrating-the-axigen-messaging-solution-with-amavis_11.html Tue, 17 Oct 2006 14:05:41 +0300 http://www.axigen.com/articles/integrating-the-axigen-messaging-solution-with-amavis_11.html A detailed guide explaining how to integrate the AXIGEN Mail Server with TrendMicro's IMSS. The article presents the procedure requirements, the installation steps for the applications, their interconnection and the needed behavior configurations. It also presents the caveats users should keep in mind during the integration procedure. http://www.axigen.com/articles/protecting-the-axigen-messaging-solution-with-trendmicro_10.html Thu, 05 Oct 2006 17:40:34 +0300 http://www.axigen.com/articles/protecting-the-axigen-messaging-solution-with-trendmicro_10.html A step by step procedure explaining how to integrate the AXIGEN Mail Server with NOD32. The article presents the requirements of this procedure, the installation steps for the applications, their interconnection and the needed behavior configurations. It also presents the caveats users should keep in mind during the integration procedure. http://www.axigen.com/articles/protecting-the-axigen-messaging-solution-with-nod32_9.html Thu, 05 Oct 2006 17:39:56 +0300 http://www.axigen.com/articles/protecting-the-axigen-messaging-solution-with-nod32_9.html A quick guide to understanding the SIEVE language that helps you implement it in your mail filtering system. The article describes an extremely flexible filtering methodology that broadens the filtering options generally provided by mail servers or Anti-spam/Antivirus applications. http://www.axigen.com/articles/sieve-language-for-mail-filtering_7.html Thu, 05 Oct 2006 17:38:54 +0300 http://www.axigen.com/articles/sieve-language-for-mail-filtering_7.html This article aims at identifying and explaining all security layers to be considered when choosing a certain mail server and consequently when configuring and using it. It presents a a multi-stage approach for your mail server securing procedure, each stage addressing a relevant security: connection-related layer, protocol security, email control parameters, and the configuration and management layer. http://www.axigen.com/articles/how-to-build-an-effective-mail-server-defense_6.html Thu, 05 Oct 2006 17:38:16 +0300 http://www.axigen.com/articles/how-to-build-an-effective-mail-server-defense_6.html A step by step guide to the AXIGEN Mail Server completely automated process of domain/account migration from other MTAs. This process is performed after changing your previous messaging solution (commercial or Open Source) with AXIGEN. The article guides you through the migration procedure available via WebAdmin, AXIGEN's web-based configuration. http://www.axigen.com/articles/easy-imap-migration-procedure-from-third-party-applications-to-axigen-mail-server_5.html Thu, 05 Oct 2006 17:35:29 +0300 http://www.axigen.com/articles/easy-imap-migration-procedure-from-third-party-applications-to-axigen-mail-server_5.html A quick installation and configuration guide proving that an integrated service mail server such as AXIGEN can be set up in a matter of minutes. The article also offers a step by step procedure to integrate AXIGEN with Antivirus and Anti-spam open source applications, mainly ClamAV and SpamAssasin. http://www.axigen.com/articles/how-to-install-axigen-with-antivirus-and-anti-spam-protection_3.html Thu, 05 Oct 2006 17:16:41 +0300 http://www.axigen.com/articles/how-to-install-axigen-with-antivirus-and-anti-spam-protection_3.html The article presents the real innovations that the AXIGEN Mail Server brings in several respects. It also spotlights AXIGEN's unique scalability and configurability. It defines innovation, security, configurability and automation from AXIGEN's perspective. http://www.axigen.com/articles/axigen-technical-overview_2.html Thu, 05 Oct 2006 17:13:42 +0300 http://www.axigen.com/articles/axigen-technical-overview_2.html (c) Copyright 2005 - 2006 GeCAD Technologies