Dave wrote: > Hello, > > I am hoping you folks on the list could advise me on > this... > > Can anyone point me towards a HOW-TO that describes > how to transform a normal CentOS install into a very > basic POP3/IMAP/SMTP email server? > > Our current ISP where we host ~15 domains and ~25+ > email accounts has a mandatory incoming "auto-discard" > spam filter that is far too strict to continue using. > > Unfortunately, switching ISPs is not an option right > now. > > I am looking at signing up for a basic low-memory > CentOS "Virtual Dedicated Server" to handle our own > incoming (& outgoing) mail. > > There will not be a full-time IT person to maintain > the server, so simplicity is a must. > > I am perfectly fine with leaving out complex > server-side spam filtering, though I suspect that some > basic blacklist usage would be a good idea. > > Most specifically, I don't want to add the security > liability and m caintenance requirements of a typical > "default" server. (Apache, PHP, MySQL, Bind, etc.) > > Basically, I want an ultra-basic server that I can set > for automatic updates and let it continue running > "hands-off" until CentOS 4 is no longer supported with > security patches. > > Does such a HOW-TO exist? > > If not, and there are experts here willing to help > out, I would be happy to write up my experience. > > Thank you for reading, > David If you don't want to manage the server yourself you could purchase an account with any web host and point your DNS or just the MX to that host. I don't want to turn this into an ad so send me a message off list or check out our web site if interested.