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Dovecot vs Windows Server Essentials

A side-by-side look at Dovecot and Windows Server Essentials. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Dovecot

Dovecot

Network & Admin

Dovecot is an open source IMAP and POP3 email server for Linux/UNIX systems. It is secure, efficient, and easy to set up. Dovecot supports SSL/TLS encryption for emails and authenticates users from databases like LDAP.

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Windows Server Essentials

Windows Server Essentials

Network & Admin

Windows Server Essentials is a simplified server operating system from Microsoft aimed at small businesses. It provides core server features like file and printer sharing, backup, remote access, and centralized management.

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