Installing Axigen - Admin Manual

From Axigen Wiki

Software requirements

Axigen has the following minimal software requirements:

• OS Linux, kernel 2.6
• glibc version 2.3 or later
• libstdc++ version 3.4 or later

Hardware requirements

Axigen has the following minimal hardware requirements:

• CPU: Intel Compatible x86, minimum frequency 1 GHz
• RAM: 512 MB
• Available space on HDD: 500 MB free space for installation purposes and default configuration files. The actual space Axigen will take on your hard disk depends on the number of accounts, domains, mailboxes and the size of messages stored on the mail server.

Linux / BSD / Solaris

Axigen can be installed on any x86, 32-bit platform with Linux, FreeBSD or Solaris. Please refer to the supported platform list, updated here: http://www.axigen.com/mail-server/features/#aPlatforms at every new release, or to section 2.6 Supported Platforms.

A version for the 64-bit Linux platforms is also available starting with the Axigen 7.5 release.

Windows

The recommended and supported MS Windows platforms are Server 2003 and Server 2008. Please refer to the supported platform list, updated here: http://www.axigen.com/mail-server/features/#aPlatforms at every new release, or to section 2.6 Supported Platforms, for a complete list of the supported platforms.

Axigen packages are available for download on the Axigen website in the Download section: http://www.axigen.com/mail-server/download/

• Product Kits - this allows you to download the corresponding Axigen messaging solution package for your operating system
• Outlook Connector - download the Axigen Outlook Connector installation package
• Available Add-ons - in this context you can find any available add-ons that integrate with the Axigen mail server
• Virtualization Kits & Templates - use this section if you want to quickly have an Axigen server already installed and ready to be tested
• Additional Modules - provides you with additional modules, such as the OpenLDAP schema or Active Directory Extension which are usually used in a more complex and customized setup

Linux / BSD / Solaris

This section describes the steps for installing / uninstalling Axigen for Linux, BSD and Solaris platforms. For additional information, you can also consult the Install file included in the installation kit.

Here are the steps to install Axigen

The installation kit consists in a self-extracting shell script which contains an embedded archive with the Axigen package specific to the platform and OS flavor that you have downloaded it for. An additional installation script which runs automatically is also embedded in the self-extracting shell script.

After downloading the installation kit file, suffixed with the .run extension, you can start to install it by running, as root:

sh <file.run>

or by setting the executable bit and then running it directly:

chmod o+x <file.run>
./<file.run>

However, the installation instructions will further refer only to the first option presented above:

The Axigen license will be displayed using the "less" or "more" pager application, whichever is found on the system. To quit the pager application, after reading the license, the "q" key must be pressed. The license has to be accepted, in order to continue with installation, by typing "yes", when the wizard asks for it.

The self-extracting shell script will automatically perform the following tasks:

1. check MD5 sums of the embedded archive and scripts;
2. extract the embedded archive and scripts;
3. run the installation wizard script.

In order to improve our packaging services, any error occurred during the execution of the shell script should be reported to our Technical Support Team at support@axigen.com.

If you wish to only unpack the installation embedded objects and have the possibility to run the installation script wizard later, you can add the "--unpack" parameter when invoking the script:

sh <file.run> --unpack

As a result, the display of the temporary directory where objects were extracted to and the command that has to be issued will invoke the installation wizard script at a later time.

Windows

This section describes how to install the Axigen messaging solution on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 operating systems.

Here are the Axigen installations steps:

1. Launch the Axigen installation wizard

Double-click on the MSI installation file. The installation wizard will then be launched and guide you through the installation steps.

2. Configure Axigen

After the installation completes, the Axigen Configuration Wizard will start and help you automatically configure the Axigen mail server. Please refer to the Automated Configuration with the Axigen Configuration Wizard for Microsoft Windows section for complete information and screen-shots.

3. Start the Axigen mail server

Read the 2.4 Starting / Stopping / Restarting section for information on how to start Axigen on Microsoft Windows operating systems.

Files/directories installed by the Axigen package

The files and directories installed by the Axigen package are divided in 2 locations, called "install directory" and "working directory". They will be further referred to as INSTALLDIR and WORKINGDIR. By default, both locations are set in the Program Files folder from the system disk partition (%ProgramFiles%), and the "Axigen Mail Server" subfolder.

Steps to uninstall Axigen

You can uninstall the Axigen messaging solution from your system using the "Add or Remove Programs" option. Please follow the next steps:

1. Go to the "Start" menu of your Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 operating system and left-click on the "Control Panel" icon.

2. From Control Panel:

• as window switched to "Category view", double-click on the "Add or Remove Programs "option.
• as window switched to "Classic view", left-click on "Add or Remove Programs".

3. A list of all the installed programs on your MS Windows system will appear. Look for the "Axigen Mail Server" entry and select it with a left-click.

4. Use the "Remove" button to uninstall Axigen from your system.

Configuration Wizard

This section describes basic server configurations that you need to do in order to get your server up and running: setting the admin password, enabling the Web configuration interface, creating a domain and adding accounts. Some of these actions can also be performed automatically using the Axigen Configuration Wizard, also described in this section.

Linux / BSD / Solaris

Aiming to enhance, simplify and render the initial setup automatic, starting with version 1.2.6 the Axigen messaging solution includes the Axigen Configuration Wizard. In eleven easy steps the wizard enables you to instantly set the admin password, configure the primary domain and set up an interface for the WebAdmin management tool and also for the POP3 and IMAP services. These actions were previously performed partly manually, partly using the WebAdmin interface.

The Axigen Configuration Wizard is provided as part of all the Axigen installation packages, available for download on the Axigen website.

Firstly, the wizard needs to be launched by issuing one of the following commands, depending on the platform you have installed the Axigen messaging solution:

• Solaris and all Linux platforms:

/opt/axigen/bin/axigen-cfg-wizard

• FreeBSD:

/usr/local/bin/axigen-cfg-wizard

1. Configuring the admin password

After launching the Axigen Configuration Wizard, the first step you are prompted to take is to specify the admin password. The password is required and therefore you must type at least one character.

Use the "Password" field to type your password and the "Validate" field to retype it for validation.

To move from one field to another, please use the "Tab" or "Enter" keys. To proceed to the next step, when located on the "Next" button, press the "Enter" key.

2. Configuring your primary domain

The next stage of running the wizard consists in configuring Axigen’s primary domain. The wizard will automatically detect the machine’s FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) and based on it will propose the domain name as primary. If no domain can be detected, the default "localdomain" will be displayed. You can edit the fields of this tab at any time.

In the "Primary Domain" field, the wizard will display the automatically detected domain. Use the Domain Location field to edit the default storage path for the primary domain, "/var/opt/axigen/domains". To configure the primary domain password for the account postmaster, use the "Postmaster account password" field.

To move from one field to another, please use the "Tab" or "Enter" keys. To proceed to the next step, when located on the "Next" button, press the "Enter" key.

3. Alias configuration

When running the wizard, this steps allows you to select the alias you would like to configure for the primary domain defined at the previous step. There are three available options:

• Redirect all mails for root account to postmaster
• Add the "localhost" alias to this domain
• Add the "localhost.localdomain" alias to this domain

To select or deselect one of the listed options, press "Enter".

4. Configuring the WebAdmin interface

This following step performed by the Axigen Configuration Wizard is to select the WebAdmin Interface. The wizard will list all the existing interfaces with their respective IP addresses and ports, enabling you to select a listener for WebAdmin. In the previous versions, the WebAdmin was initially accessed on its default listener: http://127.0.0.1:9000/.

Select one of the listed interfaces, then move to the "OK" button (using the "Tab" or "Enter" keys) and then press "Enter" again. If you choose the first option ("all"), all the listed interfaces will be used as listeners for the WebAdmin management tool. If you choose a different interface, you will be prompted to confirm the choice you have made.

5. Configuring the SMTP interface

The next step performed by the Axigen Configuration Wizard is to select the SMTP Interface. The wizard will list all the existing interfaces with their respective IP addresses and ports, enabling you to select a listener for SMTP.

Select one of the listed interfaces, then move to the "OK" button (using the "Tab" or "Enter" keys) and then press "Enter" again. If you choose the first option ("all"), all the listed interfaces will be used as listeners for the SMTP service. If you choose a different interface, you will be prompted to confirm the choice you have made.

6. Services selection

The sixth step of the automatic configuration process allows you to select the active services for the Axigen server. For each of the selected services, POP3, IMAP or WebMail, further settings are available within the following steps. If none of the three services is enabled, the wizard will skip directly to step 10 of the configuration.

To select or deselect one of the listed options, press "Enter".

7. Configuring the POP3 interface

The next step performed by the Axigen Configuration Wizard is to select the POP3 Interface. The wizard will list all the existing interfaces with their respective IP addresses and ports, enabling you to select a listener for the POP3 service.

Select one of the listed interfaces, then move to the "OK" button (using the "Tab" or "Enter" keys) and then press "Enter" again. If you choose the first option ("all") all the listed interfaces will be used as listeners for the POP3 service. If you choose a different interface, you will be prompted to confirm the choice you have made.

8. Configuring the IMAP interface

Step 8 performed by the Axigen Configuration Wizard is to select the IMAP Interface. The wizard will list all the existing interfaces with their respective IP addresses and ports, enabling you to select a listener for the POP3 service.

Select one of the listed interfaces, then move to the "OK" button (using the "Tab" or "Enter" keys) and then press "Enter" again. If you choose the first option ("all"), all the listed interfaces will be used as listeners for the POP3 service. If you choose a different interface, you will be prompted to confirm the choice you have made.

9. Configuring the WebMail interface

For the next step, the Axigen Configuration Wizard will allow you to select the WebMail Interface. The wizard will list all the existing interfaces with their respective IP addresses and ports, enabling you to select a listener for the WebMail service.

Select one of the listed interfaces, then move to the "OK" button (using the "Tab" or "Enter" keys) and then press "Enter" again. If you choose the first option ("all"), all the listed interfaces will be used as listeners for the WebMail service. If you choose a different interface, you will be prompted to confirm the choice you have made.

10. Configuring relay policies

The Axigen Configuration Wizard will then prompt you to select the networks allowed to relay emails through the Axigen server without prior authentication. To select or deselect one of the listed options press "Enter".

When one of the available networks is selected, a script configuring a relay policy is automatically created. For details on relay polices, please see the corresponding section of the online documentation.

11. Sendmail Wrapper configuration

This configuration steps is required if you want command line applications such as mailix to be able to send emails via Axigen. Such applications use the Sendmail Wrapper which needs to be configured to work correctly with Axigen.

The Wizard describes in detail the actions taken when selecting "Yes" at this step.

The Wizard will initially display a message prompting you to wait for the changes to be applied to your existing configuration and will then respond with a successful operation message.

After completing these steps, the wizard will display a message summarizing the steps just taken. It will also instruct you to start the Axigen service and then access the WebAdmin interface on the selected IP-port combination.

Troubleshooting

• Firstly, on some distributions, the operating system sets the console display encoding to UTF-8. Thus all the wizard’s messages would be displayed incorrectly. For troubleshooting please consult this Knowledgebase article: http://www.axigen.com/kb/show/51.
• Secondly, if any other message except the successful one is displayed by the wizard after taking the configuration steps, please contact the Axigen Technical Support Team at support@axigen.com.

Windows

Aiming to enhance, simplify and render the initial setup automatic, starting with version 6.1 the Axigen messaging solution also includes an Axigen Configuration Wizard for MS Windows. In seven easy steps, the wizard enables you to instantly set the administrator password, configure the primary domain and select the active services for the Axigen server. These actions were previously performed partly manually, partly using the WebAdmin interface.

The Axigen Configuration Wizard is provided as part of all the current Axigen installation packages, available for download on the Axigen website.

The wizard should be executed only once when a fresh install of the server is performed.

1. Launching the Axigen Configuration Wizard

2. Configuring the admin password

After starting the Axigen Configuration Wizard, the first step you are prompted to take is to specify the admin password. The password is mandatory, therefore you must type one in and confirm it.

3. Configuring your primary domain

The next stage of running the wizard consists in configuring Axigen’s primary domain. The wizard will automatically detect the machine’s FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) and based on it will propose the domain name as primary. If no domain can be detected, the default "localdomain" will be displayed. You can edit the fields of this tab at any time.

In the "Domain name" field, the wizard will display the automatically detected domain. Use the "Domain Location" field to edit the default storage path for the primary domain, "C:\Program Files\Axigen Mail Server\domains". To configure the primary domain password for the account postmaster, use the "Postmaster account password" field.

To proceed to the next step, left-click on the "Next" button.

4. Alias configuration

When running the wizard, this step allows you to select the alias they would like to configure for the primary domain defined at the previous step. There are two available options:

• Add the "localhost" alias to this domain
• Add the "localhost.localdomain" alias to this domain

Check the box in front of the option you want to enable and then left-click on "Enter" to proceed to the next configuration step.

5. WebAdmin services selection

The fifth step of the automatic configuration process allows you to select the active common services for the Axigen server, as well as the listening interfaces and ports for each of them.

The "Add firewall exception for Axigen Mail Server" option will add Axigen as an exception in the Windows Firewall.

6. Configuring relay policies

The Axigen Configuration Wizard will then prompt you to select the networks allowed to relay emails through the Axigen server without prior authentication. Check or uncheck the box in front of the option you want to enable, respectively disable.

To finish the configuration process, left-click on the "Finish" button.

7. Completing the Axigen Configuration Wizard

Within the last step of the configuration wizard, all settings made at the previous phases are now put into practice. The screen will first display the full list of configurations that need to be completed.

As each configuration is finished successfully, an "OK" accompanying a green icon will be displayed on the right side of the respective setting.

After completing the configurations, the wizard screen will also show the WebAdmin link and the "Exit" button will be highlighted. Left-click on "Exit" to close the Axigen Configuration Wizard.

Starting / Stopping / Restarting

Linux / BSD / Solaris

This section lists common commands meant to start / stop / restart the server the the axigenfilters script for various Linux distributions and FreeBSD.

The axigenfilters script manages (starts, stops and restarts) the Bundled SpamAssassin, the AXiMilter, the Axigen Signing Module and the Axigen Verifying Module. For the axigenfilters script commands, replace "axigen" with "axigenfilters" in all the commands below.

1. Linux

For RedHat, Debian, Gentoo and SUSE distributions:

• You can start the server with the following command:

/etc/init.d/axigen start

• To stop the server, issue:

/etc/init.d/axigen stop

• In order to restart the Axigen daemon (in order to reload the new configuration settings, for instance), you can use the "restart" parameter:

/etc/init.d/axigen restart

• To view the status of the Axigen demon, you can pass the "status" parameter:

/etc/init.d/axigen status

2. FreeBSD

In FreeBSD, the Axigen server can be started via its initscript, by issuing:

/usr/local/etc/rc.d/axigen.sh start

3. Solaris

In Solaris/SunOS, the Axigen server can be started via its initscript, by issuing:

/etc/init.d/axigen start

• To stop the server, you can issue:

/etc/init.d/axigen stop

• In order to restart the Axigen daemon, you can use:

/etc/init.d/axigen restart

• To reload the Axigen daemon (i.e. for new configuration settings to take effect), you can pass the "reload" parameter to the initscript:

/etc/init.d/axigen reload

• To view the Axigen daemon status, you can pass the "status" parameter:

/etc/init.d/axigen status

Windows

MS Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008

In Windows, Axigen can be started / stopped via the Services console from Administrative Tools. You can open the Services Console:

• From the Control Panel as expanded menu:

Start menu -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Services

• From Control Panel as window switched to "Category view":

Start menu -> Settings -> Control Panel; Performance and Maintenance -> Administrative Tools -> Services

• From Control Panel as window switched to "Classic view":

Start menu-> Settings -> Control Panel; Administrative Tools -> Services

• To Start the Services console directly from command line:

Start menu-> Run option; %SystemRoot%\system32\services.msc

Startup Operations

Manually setting the admin password

1. Using command line

Stop the server if it is started. Run axigen only with -A (or --admin-passwd) option and then start the server.

Example:

• For Linux version:

/path/to/axigen/binary/axigen -A new_password_here

• For Windows version via the command prompt:

C:\> cd path\to\axigen.exe\file
C:\> axigen.exe --console -A new_password_here

In order to access command prompt go to Start -> Run -> type "cmd" and press "OK".

Changing the admin password can be performed using the CLI interface.

First login into the CLI interface and enter the following commands:

CHANGE password oldPassword <pass> newPassword <pass>

Manually configuring WebAdmin Services

Logging on to the WebAdmin Interface

Starting Axigen 7.4, the WebAdmin service is enabled by default. The WebAdmin module, according to the default configuration listens to the 9000/tcp port. When typing in the IP/port combination to WebAdmin in your browser, the following login window will be displayed:

WebAdmin login window:

Manual WebAdmin Service Configuration

To configure the WebAdmin service for remote access, you can either do so when configuring it within the Axigen Configuration Wizard, or by modifying the IP/port combination in the axigen.cfg configuration file. For the configuration file option, follow the procedure below:

1. In the webadmin {} context, configure the default listener:

webadmin = {
 ...
 listeners = (
 {
  address = 127.0.0.1:9000
  enable = yes
  ...
 }

2. You need to set in the listener's address parameter the IP address of the machine on which Axigen is installed. Or, you can set this parameter to 0.0.0.0 (in this case, the listener will listen to all machine interfaces). When accessing the Axigen WebMail, you need to replace the 127.0.0.1 IP from the URL with the IP address of the machine on which the Axigen mail server is installed. For example, if the machine running Axigen has the 192.168.1.1 IP address, change the IP/port data under Server -> WebAdmin -> Listeners -> Address to match your IP/port:

server {
...
 webadmin {
 ...
   listeners = ( {
   ...
   address = 192.168.1.1:9000
   enable = yes

Remember to reload your Axigen mail server after each change in the configuration files.

3. Check the system log file(s) for confirmation that the WebAdmin service is correctly loaded. The system log file should display a message similar to the one below:

...INFO: WEBADMIN: listener added 192.168.1.1:9000
...SUCCESS: WEBADMIN: started

You can now login to WebAdmin.

Start your favorite browser and enter the IP/port pair you have configured. In the example set above, the default address is http://192.168.1.1:9000.

Login using the admin username and the password you have previously set.

Creating a domain

The Axigen mail server stores each created domain in a unique domain location. The default location in Axigen is "/var/opt/axigen/domains" (for Linux/Solaris), "/var/axigen/domains" (for BSD) and "C:\Program Files\Axigen Mail Server\domains" (for Windows).

You can add multiple message storage locations using WebAdmin (when creating the domain) or CLI (within the domain creation context). When using CLI, the command to create multiple message storage locations is as follows:

ADD MessagesLocation <path>

To create a new Domain, please follow the steps presented below:

1. Click on the "Manage Domains" tab. The following page is displayed.

2. To add a new domain hit the "Add Domain" button displayed in the upper right corner of the Domain list.

3. Select one of the options available: "Top level domain" or "Subdomain of" an already defined domain.

4. Type the domain name.

5. Specify a password to protect the selected domain in the "Postmaster Password" text area or click the "Set Random" button to select a random password combination. When using this button the password randomly assigned is displayed under it.

6. Check the Enable MACL Support option so users in belonging to this domain will be able to set different permission levels on their folders in order to share them.

7. By clicking the "Show" button you can add extra message storage. It is recommended to use the default values for "Max files" and "Max file size".

8. Hit the "Quick Add" button to have the domain created with all the default parameters or hit the "Advanced Config" button to edit the domain-specific parameters according to your preferences. The following pages will be displayed:

9. Press the "Save Configuration" button (lower window section) to save your changes.

You have successfully created a new domain. You can see the domains you have created on the server at any time by clicking the "Manage Domains" tab.

Adding a user in a domain

To add a new account to an existing domain:

1. In the WebAdmin page click on "Manage Accounts" tab.

2. Click on the domain for which you want to display the existing accounts or to add a new account. In the screenshot below no domain was selected.

3. In order to create a new account click the "Add Account" button. The domain you are creating the account in is displayed in the "Domain name" field if you have already selected a certain domain. If you press the "Add Account" button prior to the domain selection you will have to type the desired domain. Specify a name for the account you are creating in the "Account Name" text field. Type a password of choice in the "Account password" text field or click the "Set Random" button to select a random password combination. When using this button the password randomly assigned is displayed under it.

4. To add the account press the "Quick Add" button. For advanced account settings click the "Advanced Config" link and the pages below will be displayed:

By default settings are inherited from the domain's account defaults. You can also set the user to inherit settings from an account class using the "Inherit configuration details from" drop-down menu or explicitly configure settings for the user.

5. Press the "Save Configuration" button to save your changes.

Enabling / Disabling a service

Axigen services can be enabled / disabled on the server (WebAdmin -> Services -> Service Management),

domain (WebAdmin -> Domains and Accounts -> Manage Domains)

and account level (WebAdmin -> Domains and Accounts -> Manage Accounts)

If a service is disabled on the server level none of the users defined will be able to use the service. If the service is disabled on the domain level and enabled at the server level then only the users defined on that particular domain will not be able to access the service. And finally, if the service is enabled on the server and domain levels and disabled on the user level then only that particular user will not be able to use the service.

When a service is enabled the following icon is displayed in front of the service name:

and when a service is disabled the following icon suggests the state of the service:

Changing a user password

User password can be changed using the WebAdmin interface by the administrator of the mail server or by the administrator of the domain. Login as admin to the WebAdmin interface and navigate to: Domains and Accounts -> Manage Accounts and click "Edit" on the user you want to change the password for:

You can explicitly set a password or click the "Set Random" button to generate a random password which will be displayed bellow:

The user password ca also be changed using the CLI interface. After you login as admin to the CLI interface go to the account context using the following commands:

UPDATE Domain name <domainName>
UPDATE Account [name] <name>

then change the password using the following command:

SET [password <password>]

Save changes and exit the CLI interface:

COMMIT
QUIT

Allowing / Forbidding features for a user

As an administrator, you can restrict or allow users to make use of the available Axigen features, to enforce password policies, to set mailbox quotas and define the default WebMail options for an account.

The "Quotas and Restrictions" context allows you to configure the account settings such as the following:

• Quotas

You can set the maximum allowed mailbox size or limit the folder size. The user can also be notified if it reaches it's maximum allowed quota.

• Password policies can also be set:

• The use of Outlook Connector can be allowed or restricted:

• Or you can allow / restrict users to use the Identity Confirmation feature:

The "Webmail Options" context allows you to set the default settings for the WebMail interface such as the WebMail skin, language or how many messages should be displayed on a single page:

Access to the contacts from the Public Contacts or Domain Contacts folders can be allowed or restricted:

And you can also set a default text that will be appended to all messages sent from the user:

Enabling filtering for a domain / user

The Manage Domains -> Message Filters page enables you to configure a set of rules to be applied to messages received by specific accounts, as well as to view and change any of the similar rules created by the users themselves. The page gives access to other 2 sub-pages:

• Admin Filters - containing the parameters relative to incoming message rules and filters.
• User Filters - containing the parameters relative to incoming message rules and filters set by users in WebMail -> Settings -> Filters page.

The Message Filters -> Admin Filters sub-page enables you to configure incoming message rules and filters for specific user accounts.

Incoming message rules

To configure a new message rule, hit the "Add Message Rule" button and then fill in the specific parameters in the new sub-page, "New Message Rule". Each message rule has an Enabled / Disabled status displayed, the action displayed by the button next to it is the opposite of the status. Each rule can be deleted or further configured using the "Delete" and "Edit" buttons.

To set the order in which defined rules should apply, use their corresponding up and down arrows available under the "Priority" section.

General settings for the new message rule

Use the text box under "General Settings" in order to specify the name of the new rule then enable the new rule by checking the box in front of the option called "Enable" this incoming rule.

New message rule conditions

In the "Matches" section, first decide the incoming messages for which you want the rule to apply. Next, choose the conditions you want to apply to those messages (e.g. for messages from "abc@domain.com").

Use the drop-down menu to select the type of the new condition. Available options include setting conditions relative to the subject, sender, receiver, Cc, To or Cc, size of the email, as well as a customization option, accessible by clicking on "Custom". To delete one of the newly-added criteria hit its corresponding trash-bin shaped like button.

New message rule actions

By editing the "Actions" section you can decide what you want to do with the messages that match the above conditions. Use the drop-down menu to specify the actions corresponding to the mail message i.e. moving, copying, deleting, or redirecting it to a certain email address etc.

To add a new action, click on the "Add Action" button and then fill in all the corresponding details in the newly-displayed menus. To delete an action hit the trash-bin shaped like button displayed on the right hand side of the action in question.

When you are done configuring these parameters, remember to hit the "Save Configuration" button to preserve your changes.

The Message Filters -> User Filters sub-page enables you to configure incoming message rules and filters for specific user accounts.

Creating an administrative user

Starting with version 5.0, the Axigen messaging solution features Delegated Administration options which enable the easy creation of administrative groups, with predetermined membership hierarchies and permissions, assigned to specific domains. The "Administration Rights" section gives access to parameters configuring the behavior of such administrative users or imposing the limitations for each type of administrative user created.

For example to quickly create a domain administrator go to Administration Rights -> Administrative Users and click on the "Add administrative user" button.

After defining the administrative username, password and optional the display name click on the "Advanced Config" link to add the permissions for this user.

In the "General" tab you can edit the account login credentials.

Moving forward to the "Membership" tab you can add this user to an Administrative Group if any.

The "Permissions" tab allows you to edit the rights for the user. In order to allow an administrative user to manage the accounts from a domain click on "Add domain permissions", select "Specific Domain", type the name of the domain and select "Manage Accounts" from the "Permissions" drop-down menu.

You can view the permissions for the user using the "Effective Permissions" (info) context.

Supported Platforms

Axigen is an integrated service SMTP, IMAP, POP, secured SSL/TLS, WebMail and list server, integrating advanced technologies and messaging services.

Services and modules

The Axigen messaging solution is an Internet-based mail server that provides messaging services over the Internet via connections using a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network. Axigen sends mail messages using the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP). The messages can be retrieved using the Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3), the Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) and WebMail. Additionally, mailboxes can be accessed and/or synchronized with various mobile devices using the ActiveSync protocol. Accessing the mailbox is platform independent. This means that no matter the platform on which the Axigen mail server is installed, users can access their mailboxes from any platform as long as they use a client aware of the previously mentioned protocols. For example if Axigen is installed on a Linux platform users can access the mailbox from a Windows, Linux platform or mobile device specific operating system.

Axigen Mail Storage integrates a proprietary technology that allows storing messages in a special directory structure, guaranteeing an effective, fast mail flow and optimizing space-saving.

Architecture features

Axigen incorporates a multi-threaded engine, which can break server activity into multiple parallel processing threads. This enables you to allocate a certain number of processing threads to specific modules (SMTP incoming / SMTP outgoing / WebMail / IMAP, etc.) Running services can be configured at service, domain and account level.

Most Axigen services (SMTP Incoming, SMTP Outgoing, POP, IMAP, WebMail) make use of configurable listeners to define rules for accepting or denying connections. ActiveSync protocol works over the same listener and port with the WebMail service.

Supported OS/Platforms

Linux (x86, 32-bit)

RedHat Enterprise

• RedHat Enterprise Linux 5
• RedHat Enterprise Linux 4

Fedora

• 13
• 12

CentOS

• 5.x
• 4.x

SUSE

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
  • SLES 11
  • SLES 10
• OpenSUSE
  • 11.3
  • 11.2

Ubuntu Server

• Server 10.04
• Server 8.04

Debian

• 5.0

Mandriva

• Enterprise Server 5

Linux (x86, 64-bit)

RedHat Enterprise

• RedHat Enterprise Linux 5

CentOS

• 5.x

SUSE

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
  • SLES 11

BSD (x86, 32-bit)

FreeBSD

• 8.x
• 7.x

Solaris (x86, 32-bit)

Solaris

• Solaris 10

SPARC

Solaris

• Solaris 10

MS Windows (x86, 32-bit)

Windows

• Server 2008 Service Pack 2
• Server 2003 Service Pack 2

MS Windows (x86, 64-bit)

Windows

• Server 2008

Please refer also to the supported platform list, updated here: http://www.axigen.com/mail-server/features/#aPlatforms at every new release.

Supported Web Clients

• Internet Explorer 8
• Mozilla Firefox 3.6, 3.5

Supported ActiveSync Clients

• Windows Mobile 6.0
• Mail for Exchange 2.09
• IPhone *Firmware 2.2.1
• Notifysync 4.6
• AstraSync 3.0