HOWTOs for MDaemon

Alt-N Technologies, Ltd.

September 11, 2003

Abstract

These HOWTOs give simple step-by-step instructions for applying the functions of MDaemon to your email needs. They do not describe in detail the text boxes, check boxes and other items in the dialog boxes. The user manual contains that type of information. To find a topic, scroll through the list below. Each topic contains a introduction and any requirements plus the HOWTO. Please send comments and suggestions about the HOWTOs to: support@xasp.co.ukThis email is for the HOWTOs only and not for other types of support.

Contents

Installation
  MDaemon Installation
  MDConfig Installation
  WorldClient Installation
  WebAdmin Installation
  ComAgent Installation

Configuration
  MDaemon Primary Domain Configuration
  MDaemon Secondary Domain Configuration
  MDaemon Remote Configuration

Updates
  MDaemon Automatic Update Setup
  MDaemon Manual Update Check

Operations
  MDaemon Remote Shut Down Using MDConfig
  MDaemon Remote Startup Using WebAdmin

AntiSpam Protection
  About Spam Filtering and Spam Blocking
  Spam Filtering-How to Use Heuristic Filtering
  Spam Filtering-How to Use Bayesian Filtering
  Spam Filtering-How to Set Up White Lists
  Spam Filtering-How to Set Up Black Lists
  Spam Filtering-How to Exclude Address from Spam Filtering
  Spam Filtering-Exempt Local, Authenticate and Trusted Sources
  Spam Filtering-How To Use Spam Reporting
  Spam Blocking-Use Black Lists to Block Spam
  Spam Blocking-Exempt an Email Server from Black List Processing
  Spam Blocking-Add or Remove a Spam Blocker Black List Site
  Spam Blocking-Cache Spam Black Lists
  Keep your Server from being Black Listed
  Some Good and Bad Thoughts on Spam Black Listing
  Use Tarpitting to Discourage Spammers

AntiVirus
  AntiVirus Installation
  AntiVirus Basic Configuration
  AntiVirus Scanning Exclusions
  AntiVirus Updater Configuration
  AntiVirus Update Scheduling

Server Security
  Block an IP Address from Connecting to Your Site
  Allow Only Selected IP Sddresses to Connect to Your Site

Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Technology in MDaemon
  Basic Information about MDaemon SSL
  Why Use SSL?
  About STARTTLS
  About HTTPS
  About Authentication Certificates
  About Private Keys and Public Keys
  How SSL Works
  Major Steps for Setting Up SSL - Email

Gateways
  Gateway Applications
  Gateway for Forwarding to a Host
  Gateway for Forwarding to an Account
  Create IMAP Account for Messages Stored in Gateway
  Make Your Gateway Secure

GroupWare
  MDaemon GroupWare Enabler Installation
  MDaemon GroupWare Enabler Configuration
  GroupWare Server Add One User
  GroupWare Server Add Multiple Users
  GroupWare Server Add Users Automatically
  GroupWare Server Add All Current Users Now
  GroupWare Plugin Installation and Configuration
  GroupWare Client Folder Creation
  GroupWare Client Non-Mail Folder Synchronizing
  GroupWare Client Non-Mail Folder Sharing