THE VIRTUAL SERVER HANDBOOK

IMAP's ability to access messages (both new and saved on the Virtual

Server) from more than one computer is important as reliance on electronic

messaging and multiple computer use increase.

Note:  If the mail is accessed from one server only, then the Post Office

Protocol (POP) works best. POP was designed to support off line

messages (i.e., where you download messages to your local computer

and delete them from your Virtual Server).

The Virtual Server SMTP (e mail)

Service

You can use Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) or e mail to send

letters across local networks or Internet connections. With your Virtual Mail

Service you can use e mail as a very useful business tool. Providing e mail

access to your customers enables them to communicate with your company

instantly and without incurring a long distance phone charge. Your

company has the power to answer your most urgent e mail messages first.

By doing so, you foster relationships with both your existing and potential

clientele.

Your Virtual SMTP Service enables you to alias e mail addresses that

enables your company to have e mail addresses linked to your own domain.

Your address might be 

sales@yourdomain.com

 and not an extension of

your local access provider's name. The Virtual SMTP Service does the

following with incoming mail:

Forwards mail to your personal e mail account with your local access

provider.

Forwards mail to an existing POP account on your Virtual Server.

With unlimited e mail aliases, you can assign an e mail address for

customer support, marketing, or your mother, all at no extra cost. Aliases

forward incoming mail to each address residing on your Virtual Server or

remote accounts established with your local access provider.

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