Build Email Servers: The Great Expert Guidance

Name: Build Email Servers: The Great Expert Guidance
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Email server, SMTP, iRedmail, Mail-in-a-box

Created byShadrack Arthur-Mensah

Last updated 4/2024

English

What you'll learn

Understanding How Email Works
Getting and preparing your VPS Server
Understanding DNS and setting DKIM, SPF, DMARC, PTR and othe Important Records
Building Email Server using iRedmail
Building Email Server using Mail-in-a-Box
Testing the strenght of your Email Server
Warming-Up your Email Server

Course content

5 sections • 27 lectures • 3h 34m total length

Introduction0:33
This lecture is a welcome message to students to this wonderful course
Course Outline3:22
Welcome to "Build Email Servers: The Great Expert Guidance," where you'll embark on an exciting journey to master the art of email server administration using two powerful open-source solutions: iRedMail and Mail-in-a-Box. In this lecture we will walk you through the outline of this Course.

How Email Works8:54
In this section we will learn what happens when a user clicks on the send button when sending emails. At the end of this lecture student should be able to understand what happens at the background when an email is sent.
DNS Records9:41
In this lecture we will learn about the Best DNS Records that will make our email server work well without any issue in the future. At the end of this lecture students should be able to understand and set the important DNS Record needed for building email server.
Tools Needed1:40
In this lecture we will walk through the Tools Needed for this course. At the end of this lecture students should be able to know the tools needed to follow along in this course.
Choosing a VPS Server3:46
You need to pay attention to this lecture because your success hugely depends on this as you can not choose any VPS server to build an email server with. In this lecture students should be able to know what to look at when choosing a VPS server for this email server journey.
Buying a domain5:40
In this lecture we will look into buying a domain for the purpose of this course. At the end of this lecture students should be able to know the kind of domain needed in building an email server.
Buying a VPS Server9:31
Preparing your VPS server (Operating System)15:08
In this lecture we will learn the best way to prepare our VPS server (Ubuntu Operating System) for this email server building journey. At the end of this lecture every student should be able to prepare his/her VPS server, Ubuntu operating system to be precise.

Introduction0:28
An introduction to this section.
NOTE: A note for this course has been attached.
Setting up DNS record for iRedmail mail server9:15
In this lecture we will learn how to set up DNS record for our iRedmail mail server about to build. At the end of this lecture students should be able to set up DNS record for any email server to build.
Installing iRedmail Mail Server23:01
In this lecture we will walk through the easiest guide on how to install iRedmail Mail Server on Ubuntu Operating System of our VPS Server. At the end of this lecture every student should be able to install iRedmail mail server with ease on Ubuntu OS.
Configuring iRedmail Mail Server21:24
After installing your iRedmail Mail Server, there are some configurations to do for your email server to work properly without any issue, that's what we are going to do in this lecture. At the end of this lecture students should be able to properly configure their iRedmail mail server installed.
Create an email account (SMTP details & Webmail) with iRedmail Mail Server6:32
In this lecture we will create an email account (SMTP details & Webmail) with our iRedmail Email Server we just built. At the end of this section students should be able to create an email account (SMTP details) with iRedmail and also access Webmail with that email account.
Testing our Email Account with Webmail if emails will be sent6:52
In this video we will test our newly created email account if emails will be sent. At the end of this lecture students should be able to get their email to their recipient's email. Inbox is not the priority in this lecture.
Checking Our Email Server's Deliverability Score (Inbox Score)5:18
This lecture is the end of this section hence it's important. In this lecture we are going to test our inboxing score and work on errors to get better inboxing score. At the end of this section students should be able to hit the inbox with their newly created email server.

Introduction0:31
Introdution to this section, building an email server with mail-in-a-box.
Preparing our Ubuntu OS (VPS Server) for Mail-in-a-Box Installation12:58
In this lecture we will learn how to prepare our ubuntu OS on our VPS for the Journey of building Mail server. At the end of this lecture students should be able to properly prepare their VPS server for building Email Server with Mail-in-a-box
Setting up DNS record for Mail-in-a-box mail server4:56
In this lecture we will learn how to Set-up DNS records for the creation of our Email server using Mail-in-a-box. At the end of this lecture students should be able to setup the basic DNS records for the Email server with Mail-in-a-box.
Installing Mail-in-a-box Mail Server6:43
In this lecture we walk through the step by step guide on how to install Mail-in-a-box server. At the end of this lecture students should be able to install mail-in-a-box on their VPS.
Configuring Mail-in-a-box Mail Server26:09
At the end of this lecture students should be able to correctly configure mail-in-a-box.
Create an email account (SMTP details & Webmail) with Mail-in-a-box Mail Server6:26
At the end of this lecture students should be able to create their first email account on the newly installed mail-in-a-box mail server.
Testing our Email Account with Webmail if emails will be sent3:49
At the end of this lecture students should be able to know if you their email server was properly built by testing it.
Checking Our Email Server's Deliverability Score (Inbox Score)6:36
At the end of this lecture students should be able to check their newly built email server delivery score (inbox score) and also fix any errors that may lead to poor delivery score.

Extra - Avoid your Email Server's IP from getting blacklisted with this guide6:14
At the end of this lecture students will be enquiped with the best practices of hitting the inbox of popular email clients like gmail, yahoo mail, aol, outlook, hotmail etc with their newly created email server.
WARMING-UP: How to Build your Email server's Reputation7:00
In this lecture, we will walk into the best procedure of building your newly created email server's reputation with the power of Warm-up.
Final Message1:58
In this last lecture, I give farewell to all my students for being part of my life.

Requirements

Basic Computer Skills
Computer and Internet Access
Desire to Learn

Description

Embark on an enriching journey into the realm of email server administration with our comprehensive course, "Build Email Servers: The Great Expert Guidance." Whether you're a seasoned IT professional or an aspiring sysadmin, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to set up, configure, and manage email servers effectively.

In today's digital age, email remains a cornerstone of communication for businesses, organizations, and individuals alike. With the rising importance of data privacy and security, understanding how to deploy and maintain secure email servers is paramount. This course offers expert guidance on harnessing the power of two leading open-source solutions: iRedMail and Mail-in-a-Box.

Throughout the course, you'll delve into essential concepts of email server administration, starting with an overview of email protocols, server architecture, and best practices. You'll then dive into hands-on tutorials, where you'll learn how to install, configure, and secure iRedMail and Mail-in-a-Box servers from scratch.

With step-by-step instructions and real-world examples, you'll gain practical experience in managing user accounts, domains, email services, and more. You'll explore advanced topics such as email encryption, spam filtering, and server monitoring, empowering you to optimize the performance and security of your email infrastructure.

By the end of the course, you'll emerge with the confidence and expertise to build and maintain robust email servers that meet the communication needs of businesses and organizations. Whether you're seeking to advance your career or enhance your technical skills, "Build Email Servers: The Great Expert Guidance" is your gateway to mastering email server administration. Join us on this journey and unlock the power of secure email communication.

Who this course is for:

Beginners with interest in Building own email server
Students and Learners
IT professionals who work in environments where email server setup and configuration are required
System Administrators
Technology enthusiasts who are interested in learning about email server administration

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Introduction2 lectures • 4min

Getting Started7 lectures • 54min

Building Email Server with iRedmail7 lectures • 1hr 13min

Building Email Server with Mail-in-a-box8 lectures • 1hr 8min

Conclusion3 lectures • 15min

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