server connected to and forming part of the Internet, that is dedicated to processing incoming and outgoing mail, and e-mail download requests received from software such as: QMail, Mozilla Mail, Netscape Mail, Microsoft Outlook Express, Eudora, etc. Compare: web server See also: server
A server that processes and stores email.
A mail server is a computer that manages E-mail for the network. Mail servers are often called SMTP servers. SMTP is the standard Internet protcol for transferring E-mail across the network. The SMTP server manages E-mail transfer between the local network and the Internet. In order to send E-mail while using Netscape, the IP address or name of the local network's SMTP server must be entered in the Mail and News Preferences Properties Sheet, in the Servers dialog box.
An Internet server dedicated to the task of serving e-mail.
A computer with one or more hard disks for storing electronic messages and files.
A Windows NT service that sends and receives electronic mail on a TCP/IP network by using the SMTP and POP3 protocols. Also simply referred to as an SMTP server, this tool is provided in the Windows NT Server Resource Kit.
Server that handles incoming and outgoing email.
a computer that responds to electronic mail requests for information. You could ask a mail server to send you a particular file by giving a precise command, such as send index, or subscribe to the listerv of your choice.
A computer or device on a network that manages mail.
A server that routes, stores, and forwards email messages between clients.
A computer that hold electronic mail messages for clients on a network.
A computer in the Internet that provides E-mail services.
A program that distributes files or information in response to requests sent via e-mail. Internet examples include Almanac and netlib. Mail servers have also been used in BITNET to provide FTP-like services. See also email, File Transfer Protocol. WWWebfx Home Page
Mail Servers ensure that your emails are sent in the right direction once they have left your mail client. They are also responsible for storing emails until you choose to download and read them.
An ordinary SMTP mail server that MIVA Merchant needs specified in order to be able to relay mail to merchants and shoppers.
a centralized site where all mail messages received are retransmitted to all the subscribers
a computer connected to the Internet that routes e-mail and stores it in electronic mailboxes
a computer connected to the Internet which is used to send or to receive email
a computer set up to receive, store, and process mail
a computer that is permanently connected to the internet and delivers email to and from your electronic mailbox(es)
a computer that sends, receives and stores e-mail for users
a computer that sends, receives, and stores email messages for users
a computer that stores peoples email on it
a program responsible for receiving, routing, and delivering e-mail messages
a program which accepts e-mail messages formatted a certain way
a server dedicated to sending and receiving mail
a standard computer whose dedicated job is to distribute emails into and out of your company
type of server that sends and receives electronic mail messages as directed by the client. For those technical types, the Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3) server receives mail and sends them to the client. The Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) server sends off e-mails to other computers. An Internet Messaging Access Protocol version 4 (IMAP4) server controls large files or voice mail. (Derfler 194-195) This is why e-mail clients, like Eudora or Microsoft Outlook, require a POP3 and SMTP server information. Web-accessed e-mail, such as MSN Hotmail or Yahoo! Mail, automatically handle these protocols for you. Mentioned in: Network Communication. Pictures: Client/Server as it relates to the Internet.
A computer whose primary function is e-mail management for a group of subscribers.
A server responsible for sending and receiving email.
The hardware and software where mail is being stored and sent for redirecting and retrieved by other mail servers across the Internet.
a server that holds and processes mail
This is a computer that receives, stores, sorts, and delivers electronic mail messages. Think of it as an electronic version of your local Post Office.
Server which handles emails for one or more domain names. Your
[email protected] emails are handled on the ICONZ Mail Server.
A computer that processes email. All email is stored on the mail server until the user retrieves it, or it becomes too old.
The hardware and software used by your ISP to send and receive your E-Mail.
Like aliasing nameservers, having an aliased mail server legitamizes your company. Your client will need to know the mail server to send email. If you provide them with a mail server that is not of your domain, your client will realize that you are reselling someone else's services.
A computer which manages incoming and out-going e-mail traffic.
The software that sends and receives e-mail messages to/from a mail client.
A computer - and the software running on it - that allows the sending, sorting and retrieval of email messages.
(n.) A system that stores mailboxes in a mail directory. A mail server can also serve as a mail host. See also mail client.
a computer or program that provides mail services such as a mailbox for storing messages intended for a specific mail user.
A mail server is usually a program that runs on a computer designated exclusively for the processing and storage of user e-mail.
A mail server is the machine responsible for handling Email messages
A mail server is the part of an ISP's server that handles incoming and outgoing mail. Every piece of mail you get and send (unless you're using AOL or another commercial online service) is either fielded or sent on its merry way by the mail server.
(1) A software program that can receive and send e-mail messages from remote clients. Typically a mail server includes an SMTP program for sending messages and a POP3 server for users to download their messages. (2) Any computer running a mail server program.
Software that enables a server to transfer email between its network and the internet.
A computer that holds e-mail messages for clients on a network.
A piece of software that accepts incoming email from the Internet and stores it until users decide to check their email. A mail server is to email as a Web server is to Web pages.
a computer dedicated to the sending and receiving of email and other electronic messages on a computer network.
a computer that moves emails to various destinations.
a central system which receives and sends email messages on behalf of email clients.
Software that delivers, recieves and forwards e-mail. A mail server runs on the BrightBox, receiving and delivering mail to local accounts or to the Internet through the BrightSparks Mail Gateway.
"A mail transfer agent or MTA (also called a mail server, or a mail exchange server in the context of the Domain Name System) is a computer program or software agent which transfers electronic mail messages from one computer to another. " Read More at Wikipedia.org
The Internet host (together with the appropriate software) that is used to send, receive and forward email messages.
A computer used to send and receive email. End users typically don’t run their own mail servers; they send their email to a mail server run by their ISP.
A software program that distributes files or information in response to requests sent via email. Internet examples include Almanac and netlib. Mail servers have also been used in Bitnet to provide FTP-like services. See also: Bitnet, Electronic Mail, FTP. [Source: NWNET
Mail Server is the "post office" of a messaging network. Mail server offers electronic mail reception and forwarding service. Users may send and receive messages from any user in the system.
Mail servers are located at the ISP which hold and route your email until you access it. There are incoming and outgoing mail servers.
A computer that will store emails for email accounts.
A type of networked computer dedicated to providing and coordinating email services, sending and receiving email messages as directed by the client.
A computer or application that stores, sends, and receives e-mail over a network.
The machine at your site that handles incoming and outgoing email and that holds your mailbox.
A computer on the Internet that provides mail services.
A computer on a network that acts as an electronic post office. People using the network transmit a message to the mail server, where the message is stored until the addressee checks the server and reads the message.
The computer at your ISP where your email is sent and stored until you download it.
A server that routes and stores email messages between clients.
An Internet-connected computer set up to receive e-mail from another server and distribute it to users, and to send e-mail from those users to another server.
Remote or central computer that holds electronic mail messages for clients on a network. When the user requests his or her e-mail they contact the mail server that delivers all mail being stored to the client computer. In the real world a mail server is similar to the post office.
A computer program which serves the function of storing incoming e-mail messages and/or sending out e-mail for its users. Mail servers can be thought of as "electronic postal services." Warren was frustrated that his campus mail server computer was "down" and he couldn't access his latest e-mail messages. Vicki wondered how much space was allowed on her mail server for her to store her hundreds of e-mail messages she received daily.
an application that receives incoming email and forwards outgoing email for delivery. A computer dedicated to running such applications is also called a mail server.
A networked computer dedicated to supporting electronic mail. At OSU,there are two major servers used for processing e-mail: 1) smtp.service.ohio-state.edu which handles outgoing messages; and 2) pop.service.ohio-state.edu which handles incoming messages. You use a client program like Eudora for retrieving new mail from the server and for composing and sending messages.
Server which handles emails for one or more domain names. Your
[email protected] emails are handled on the e3 Mail Server.
A program that sends files in response to requests sent by email.
A computer devoted to sending, receiving and storing mail
The computer program that sends and receives e-mail for you. It handles all the things involved in handling e-mail.
these are the computers your ISP provides for the transfer of email. When you send an email, your email program will upload the message to your ISP’s outgoing email server. This will check the recipient address, and send the message on towards its final destination. When an email is sent to you, it makes its way to your ISP’s incoming email server. When you check for new mail, your email software asks the incoming email server if anything new has arrived. If it has, the message is downloaded to your computer.
A server that is used to deliver e-mail across the Internet.
A software program that distributes files or information inresponse to requests sent via email. Internet examples includeAlmanac and netlib. Mail servers have also been used in Bitnet toprovide FTP-like services. See also: Bitnet, Electronic Mail,FTP.[Source: NWNET] mailing list
A server which sends and receive recipient emails.
Server that contains e-mail mailboxes. 2.31