GFI MailEssentials for Exchange/SMTP 8
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MailEssentials configuration and monitoring are two separate applications.
The overall configuration and already included databases of criteria for allowing/denying mail are very detailed and quite extensive. There is also the ability to import and implement black and white lists and also text files of keywords to use in the scanning of both the body and/or the subject headers of the e-mail messages. GFI has even included the ability to block e-mails that use different language character sets.
With the separate monitoring window, administrators can have this open in the background to quickly monitor the status of the application and also the number of e-mails processed. The blocking control of the messages is relatively straightforward, either sending the files to a directory specified by the administrator, redirecting them to another e-mail account, or by deleting them totally.
Overall this is a very neat and tidy package that is relatively simple and straightforward to install and configure. The well-designed administration console makes what could be quite a difficult task more logical and easier to complete, while the separate monitoring window enables the administrator to see the exact status of the filtering application while it is running.
| Product: | GFI MailEssentials for Exchange/SMTP V8.0 |
| Price: | AU$59.50 per user |
| Vendor: | GFI Software |
| Phone: | 1800 225 543 |
| Web: | www.gfi.com |
| Interoperability: |
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Windows 2000 or XP Pro with any SMTP mail server. |
| Futureproofing: |
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Fully configurable with full support for future updates. |
| ROI: |
A freeware version is available if you don't need support. Pricing options are very good. |
| Service: |
No service available for freeware version, but 12-month warranty included in paid version. |
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