Mdaemon to Zimbro as semi-offline server

[Jacovb]

We have been running Mdaemon as a semi-offline mail server/admin (I use this term as our setup cannot run as a fully-fledged mail server).

Firstly, some basics.
1) We do not have a Static external IP (We use dyndns where necessary).
2) We do not have a reliable internet connection.
3) We have 2 domains.
4) Mdaemon was set to collect individual account mails via POP3(multi-pop).
5) Most users use webmail with 3 users on Outlook (Imap).
6) We use blacklisting (domain & address), content filters and spam filters.

I setup Zimbra on Ubuntu as a test server but are struggling with some requirements.

So, my question is can Zimbra be setup and used as above or would something else be better suited to our needs?
Thanks

[Jacovb]

Hi All
I have asked this question on a previous post but with no response.

viewtopic.php?f=15&t=68790

Was it a crappy question or is it just not possible?

Any feedback will be appreciated

[Martinwiertz]

Hi Jaco,

I think in your case Zimbra will work. Used in a business solution it is not providing continuity. But that is your choice.

I use Zimbra as a private, family user. Zimbra 9.0 on Ubuntu with fetchmail. My provider stores the mail and fetchmail regularly retrieves. (Pop3)

As I read your list. I think having a mailserver onsite is better as a server in remote datacenter. Your internet connection limits you. Only risk is your dynamic ip address. Some will put you on blacklist because it dynamic or in the range of residential ip’s or dialup user.

Via Zextras or Beezim you can get Zimbra open source. Once up and running its great.

[Martinwiertz]

Did you see my reply in your original post?

[Jacovb]

Thanks Martin

I know the dynamic ip is gonna cause some problems unfortunately a static ip is not cost effective.
At least now that I know it can work comes the interesting task of setting it up and testing it. Any pointers on installation and setup?

Anyway, your feedback was much appreciated.

[Martinwiertz]

Glad to help. Hope you succeed in setting-up the server. Works great!
Please feel free to ask

Take a look at great info from Mark Stone.
https://www.missioncriticalemail.com/20 ... ick-start/

or
https://blog.zimbra.com/2018/01/install ... 16-04-lts/

and after install
https://www.missioncriticalemail.com/au ... ne/page/2/

I use Zextras for backup solution.
Account history zimlet is also nice to run. You are able to see who is logging from over the world. Or try to login/hack.
https://zimbra.org/extend/users/view/zetalliance