Points well taken. We really have more of a hardware/software support issue than anything else. Declude's latest version doesn't have installation options for NT4 other than a note to call support (not to mention that NT4 as an OS isn't even supported anymore). Additionally, we are having some issues with the RAID controller on our mail server. It will probably take less effort/downtime to replace the box (with other available hardware we have on hand) than to fix the problem.
This server has been happily scanning and hosting email for 6+ years now with no major problems until now. If we get half that lifespan out of the next box we'll be more than happy. Email hosting is more of a way for our networking clients to have a one-stop shop than it is a money maker. Thanks for your input. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sanford Whiteman Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 4:35 PM To: David Fletcher Subject: Re: [Declude.JunkMail] Imail recommendations (OT) > Not expecting a lot in the way of growth That's really the key. You're sort of saying "I'm perfectly satisfied. Am I satisfied?" This is why gathering (or even manufacturing) a true requirements document is crucial to the evaluation process. If the current system matches the current requirements (_current_ requirements do include planning in the present for future growth or other changes) in the areas of performance, features, stability, and security, and you're not tryiing for a tax writeoff, why bother upgrading? 8.2 legitimately boasts a better SMTPD engine in both performance and features, but these will not be noticeable if everyone's already content. Just upgrading the server disk hardware may give you user-facing improvements. --Sandy ------------------------------------ Sanford Whiteman, Chief Technologist Broadleaf Systems, a division of Cypress Integrated Systems, Inc. e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] SpamAssassin plugs into Declude! http://www.imprimia.com/products/software/freeutils/SPAMC32/download/rel ease/ Defuse Dictionary Attacks: Turn Exchange or IMail mailboxes into IMail Aliases! http://www.imprimia.com/products/software/freeutils/exchange2aliases/dow nload/release/ http://www.imprimia.com/products/software/freeutils/ldap2aliases/downloa d/release/ --- This E-mail came from the Declude.JunkMail mailing list. To unsubscribe, just send an E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], and type "unsubscribe Declude.JunkMail". The archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com. --- This E-mail came from the Declude.JunkMail mailing list. To unsubscribe, just send an E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], and type "unsubscribe Declude.JunkMail". The archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com.
