NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Mail server add-on for ReadyNAS?
I've looked around a bit but can't seem to locate a mail server add-on for ReadyNAS. It looks like all the components are available, from MySQL for the back-end, to PHP to run a web-based front-end, ...
Is it just me or is anyone else concerned about security vulnerabilities by exposing services to the Internet?
IMO, if you want great IMAP functionality get an IMAP email account. There's several ways to do this. Even Godaddy offers IMAP for domain owners and you can get 10 with unlimited size mailboxes for $30/year. Yep, per year, not month! Let Godaddy worry about the security vulnerabilities and spam/virus prevention, instead of it being your issue.
Synology and Qnap offers quite a few great services such as the email server, but the day an exploit lets in the bad guys you'll quickly change your mind. Its not if, its when!
Oh, and before you get overly excited by the Qnap mailserver, take a visit to their forum and read many of the threads of people fighting to make it work properly. Is this how you want to spend your time? Not me!
IMO, if you want great IMAP functionality get an IMAP email account. There's several ways to do this. Even Godaddy offers IMAP for domain owners and you can get 10 with unlimited size mailboxes for $30/year. Yep, per year, not month! Let Godaddy worry about the security vulnerabilities and spam/virus prevention, instead of it being your issue.
Synology and Qnap offers quite a few great services such as the email server, but the day an exploit lets in the bad guys you'll quickly change your mind. Its not if, its when!
Oh, and before you get overly excited by the Qnap mailserver, take a visit to their forum and read many of the threads of people fighting to make it work properly. Is this how you want to spend your time? Not me!
NETGEAR Academy
Boost your skills with the Netgear Academy - Get trained, certified and stay ahead with the latest Netgear technology!
Join Us!
