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April 19th, 2012, 06:18 PM
#1
Running an email service for your family
Is it hard to run an email service for say 5 or 6 people. I don't want to take on a job that I will regret later. I admit I've just heard of this, I don't even know where to start or what the cost is.
Please give me suggestions. Thanks.
Philo
Running: (1) Windows 7 Home Premium (Dell Studio 540)
and (2) Windows XP Home SP3 (Dell Optiplex 330)
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April 19th, 2012, 06:42 PM
#2
Were you going to set up your own e-mail server, or use a web based service hosted by someone else? Are they going to be using your computer to send and receive e-mail, assuming that they don't have their own computers (or access to one). More details on exactly what you are planning might be helpful.
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April 19th, 2012, 11:07 PM
#3
Set up my own email server, they would log on from their computer, not mine.
Philo
Running: (1) Windows 7 Home Premium (Dell Studio 540)
and (2) Windows XP Home SP3 (Dell Optiplex 330)
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April 19th, 2012, 11:41 PM
#4
If you are setting up and running your own e-mail server, there are several things to consider:
1. You need a static IP address from your ISP for this server. Your router also needs to be set up to make sure that the correct ports are forwarded to the e-mail server.
2. Uptime. You need a UPS to make sure power glitches don't cause problems for users connected during a glitch. The e-mail server, router, and any associated hardware needs to be connected to the UPS.
3. Backup. You need to have a decent backup system set up so e-mail doesn't get lost.
4. Anti-spam. You need a GOOD anti-spam soltion. Most spam filters are junk. They let most spam through, but delete legitimate bulk e-mail. You don't want to have to white list every legitimate e-mail address.
5. Hardware. You need decent although not ultra-powerful hardware with lots of storage.
6. E-mail software. You need to decide what e-mail software to use. Good e-mail software might not be cheap, and it has to be able to support a GOOD anti-spam program.
7. Tech support. If something goes wrong, you need resources to help you get it fixed ASAP.
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April 20th, 2012, 05:54 AM
#5
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April 20th, 2012, 02:07 PM
#6
As Doc notes, Gmail is pretty good. Or, if you want/need your own domain email (and more), Google Apps http://www.google.com/enterprise/app...s/pricing.html (A free one for up to 10 users (with limited features) is available.)
We transitioned 27 email addresses to paid Google Apps over a year ago and have been very happy. Eliminated all the hassle at a good pricing point.
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