Setting Up a Web Server
An introduction to not only Web servers, but the entire infrastructure needed to create and maintain a business presence on the Internet.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Setting Up a Web Server
Internet mail protocols
Most mail servers, such as Netscape's Messaging Server, can support a wide range of mail transfer protocols. When choosing or evaluating a mail server, make sure that it covers the following main mail protocols standards. (See later in this chapter for a full definition of the mail mail transfer standards for the Internet and network mail.)
Message transfer
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IMAP4 Internet Message Access Protocol version 4, revision 1
New protocol that provides improved message transfer between a clients and the mail server; its main feature is that it allows a user to continue to work on their mail messages even if they are not connected to the mail server.
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POP3 Post Office Protocol version 3
Used to deliver mail messages from the server to the user's client software; this is the dominant standard featured in most e-mail client software, normally used to request and receive mail messages from the mail server.
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SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
Provides a reliable transfer of mail messages; this dominant standard is used to transfer messages between servers and is normally used to send mail messages from the client software to the mail server.
Message enhancements
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MIME Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Extensions
Allows binary files and other non-text message formats to be transferred.
Figure 7.2: MIME types that can be recognized by a Web server
Message security
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SSL Secure Sockets Layer
Provides encryption and security for mail messages.
Message management
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LDAP Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
Used to provide an integrated directory service that improves management and ensures objects are easily...
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