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Account Restore for Zimbra with Zextras Suite | Zimbra

Document Alert! This article is written for Zimbra OSE users. As of December 2023, Synacor will no longer be providing support for Zimbra OSE. You might want to consider trying...
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Mailbox Delegation in Carbonio Community Edition | Carbonio CE

Mailbox delegation is a widely used feature in email services, allowing multiple users to manage tasks such as reviewing and filtering emails. It’s particularly useful when multiple employees, such as...
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Public Cloud vs. Private Cloud vs. Sovereign Cloud: Key Differences and Choosing the Right Solution | Blog

Why Is It Important to Understand Cloud Models?What Is Cloud Computing? Public Cloud vs. Private CloudWhat is a Public Cloud?What is a Private Cloud?What is a Sovereign Cloud?What is an...
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Cloud Repatriation – Why Move from Public to Private Cloud | Blog

The Great Cloud Debate: Public Cloud vs. Private CloudThe Rise of Cloud Repatriation: What It Is and Why It MattersWhy Cloud Repatriation Is Important1. Cost Efficiency2. Security and ComplianceThe Growing...
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How to Set Up an External LDAP Authentication in Carbonio Community Edition | Carbonio CE

A centralized authentication system is one of the easiest and most efficient methods for managing password security policies within an enterprise. Since authentication is handled by a single server, any...
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Efficient & Elegant: The Complete Guide to A Modern Webmail for Seamless and Advanced Communication With Carbonio Community Edition | Carbonio CE

Carbonio Community Edition Webmail, the next-generation open-source communication platform that stands out from the crowd. Designed to enhance productivity and streamline your email management, Carbonio Webmail offers a seamless and...
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Setting Up Email Retention in Carbonio Community Edition | Carbonio CE

In many companies, there is no need to store a large email archive on their servers. For them, a more effective solution would be to delete emails whose age has...
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Safeguard Your Carbonio Community Edition Server From Backscatter Attacks | Carbonio CE

Backscatter emails, a form of email abuse, can pose a serious threat to the stability and performance of your Carbonio Community Edition (CE) mail server. These unwanted messages, often generated...
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Improve Email Security with External Email Alerts in Carbonio Community Edition Servers | Carbonio CE

With the increasing prevalence of phishing attacks, malware, and spam, securing your organization's email system is more crucial than ever. External email alert act as a front line defense, providing...
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Why Disclaimers Matter: Enhancing Legal Compliance in Carbonio Community Edition Servers | Carbonio CE

When it is about data privacy and regulatory compliance, the Carbonio Community Edition Servers offer a robust platform for seamless communication and collaboration. Disclaimers play a critical role in enhancing...
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Restrict Carbonio Community Edition Users to Send Emails Locally Or Externally | Carbonio CE

Imagine a scenario where a company's sensitive financial information or proprietary information is at risk of being leaked. By implementing internal email policies and controlling email flow, businesses can prevent...
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Essential Blacklist and Whitelist Tips for Carbonio Community Edition Email Servers | Carbonio CE

According to the Cloudflare's 2023 phishing threat report, A staggering 90% of successful cyberattacks originate from email phishing schemes. A notorious ‘phishing-as-a-service’ (PaaS) platform known as ‘16shop' has been shut...
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Setting Up Email Interception in Carbonio Community Edition | Carbonio CE

Many companies' security policies require mandatory monitoring of the emails users send and receive. Such control can pursue several goals at once from preventing leaks of important information to monitoring...
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How to Change the IP Address in a Carbonio Community Edition Server | Carbonio CE

One of the key system requirements when installing Carbonio Community Edition (CE) is to have a static IP address that does not change over time. A good recommendation is to...
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10 Minutes Migration: Zimbra OSE To Carbonio Migration in a Nutshell | Carbonio CE

This is a follow-up article that will reinforce your idea about the migration process. This Article will be precise and concise. So, let's begin. I hope you read this article,...
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How to Add A Global Address List (GAL) to Carbonio Community Edition | Carbonio CE

One of the main functions of a corporate server is the global address book or GAL - a list of email addresses of all enterprise employees, which allows you to...
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Have You Set OTP protection To Fortify Your Server Login | Carbonio CE

Server security should be top priority for any organization. Securing the login process is crucial in keeping unauthorized access at bay. Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and limiting the number of...
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Flawless Email Migration: Innovative Roadmap for a Thrilling Transition | Carbonio CE

Did you think it thorugh before starting the migration? Migration is a more critical activity than installing a new server. A significant amount of complexity is involved in a migration...
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How to Upgrade Carbonio Community Edition to PostgreSQL 16 in RHEL 8 | Carbonio CE

The latest Carbonio CE 24.03 update adds support for PostgreSQL 16. Those who previously installed Carbonio on RHEL 8 using PostgreSQL 12 were faced with the need to update the...
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How to Upgrade Carbonio Community Edition to PostgreSQL 16 in 22.04 | Carbonio CE

The latest Carbonio CE 24.03 update adds support for PostgreSQL 16. Those who previously installed Carbonio on Ubuntu 22.04 using PostgreSQL 12 were faced with the need to update the...
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How to Upgrade Carbonio Community Edition to PostgreSQL 16 in Ubuntu 20.04 | Carbonio CE

The latest Carbonio CE 24.03 update adds support for PostgreSQL 16. Those who previously installed Carbonio on Ubuntu 20.04 using PostgreSQL 12 were faced with the need to update the...
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Organize Your Work with Tasks in Carbonio Community Edition | Carbonio CE

Carbonio Tasks is a new module that appeared in Carbonio in the 23.11 update. It allows you to add work tasks and their descriptions to the Carbonio web client to...
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How To Deploy a Collaborative Private E-mail Server Carbonio Community Edition for Free Using Ubuntu 22.04LTS | Carbonio CE

Integrating Carbonio Community Edition (CE) with Ubuntu 22.04LTS represents a game-changer for open-source email and collaboration platforms. This partnership brings unmatched stability and performance optimization, making Carbonio CE more accessible...
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In-Depth Review of Carbonio Community Edition Features – Your Comprehensive Digital Workplace for Collaboration | Carbonio CE

In recent years, the need for seamless collaboration within organizations has never been more pronounced. With the paradigm shift towards remote working and the growing emphasis on a digital workplace...
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Connecting Carbonio Community Edition Emails, Address Books, and Calendars in MacOS | Carbonio CE

Some users find the Carbonio CE web client to be perfectly adequate for managing their emails, address books, and calendars. However, MacOS users may prefer to rely on built-in or...
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Password Security Policy in Carbonio Community Edition | Carbonio CE

Strong and constantly changing passwords are the basis for protecting your accounts from hacking. This is why a strong password security policy is the first thing a Carbonio CE mail server...
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Introducing Carbonio Community Edition: The Best Alternative to Zimbra OSE | Carbonio

As of 2023, Zimbra OSE will reach End-of-Life (EOL). With its ceasing support, current users face the challenge of finding a suitable alternative - and that's precisely where Carbonio CE...
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Carbonio Community Edition Is Now Fully Equipped and Complete! | Carbonio

Q4 2023: Carbonio Community Edition (Carbonio CE) is fully developed with features ready to empower your digital workspace. Carbonio Community Edition (Carbonio CE) is a free and open-source (FOSS) email...
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A New Era of Workstream Collaboration With Carbonio CE | Carbonio

The Carbonio Community Edition isn't just an email system anymore. This is the collaboration platform you need. Maybe you are using different tools to create your collaborative environment right now....
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The Imperative of Compliance with Data Privacy in the 2020s | Blog

What Does Data Say about Digital Sovereignty?Digital Sovereignty - A Critical ConcernDigital Sovereignty - A Global TrendWorldwide Regulations and LegislationsThe Crucial Role of Digital Sovereignty in Digital AutonomySteps Towards Digital...
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Protecting Mail Servers from DoS Attacks in Carbonio Community Edition | Carbonio CE

Previously, we talked about Postscreen, a solution that can protect the Carbonio mail server from automated spam mailings from botnets and compromised mail servers via the SMTP protocol, which can...
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Creating Email Rules in Carbonio Community Edition | Carbonio CE

Email rules, if used correctly, can significantly increase the efficiency of an employee's work. The ability to automatically sort emails into different mail folders allows you to separate really important...
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Administrative Creation of Email Rules in Carbonio Community Edition | Carbonio CE

In the last article, we talked about how users can create their own email rules to more effectively manage the flow of emails entering their inboxes. However, a situation may...
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How To Unlock the Power of the MTA Panel Of Admin User Interface | Carbonio

As technology advances, the need for efficient and secure email systems becomes increasingly important. In response to this demand, Carbonio CE Admin User Interface has recently added a dedicated MTA...
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An In-Depth Look at How Zextras Carbonio Enhances User Experience | Blog

Distinctive Features Amplifying User ExperienceA. Integrated Collaboration through Shared CapabilitiesB. Advantages of a Unified Digital EnvironmentC. Ensuring Seamless Management with Admin PanelD. Simplicity and Flexibility: A User's PerspectiveIn-depth Analysis of...
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Multi-server Installation on RHEL 8 – Carbonio Community Edition | Carbonio CE

Previously, we talked about how to implement a single-server installation of Carbonio on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, but this option is more suitable for testing than for a full-fledged...
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How to Set Up a Domain Disclaimer in Carbonio Community Edition | Carbonio CE

A domain disclaimer, which is forced to be added at the end of each email sent by users of a mail domain, is one of the most requested features of...
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Exploring the Negative Impacts of Cloud Computing on Digital Sovereignty | Blog

What is Digital Sovereignty And Why Is It Important?Benefits of Digital SovereigntyLegal And Regulatory Implications of Digital SovereigntyHow Does Cloud Computing Impact Digital Sovereignty?Cloud Computing And OwnershipCloud Computing And ProtectionCloud...
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The Carbonio Files: Your Essential Toolkit for Sustainable Success | Carbonio CE

Files (aka Drive in some cloud platforms) is an Integrated File Management system in Carbonio CE that stores your files. It acts as your personal storage location where you can...
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Powering Up SMBs: A Comprehensive Guide to Leveraging Carbonio and Carbonio Community Edition for Business Growth and ROI | Carbonio CE

This article will explore the concepts of the Carbonio and Carbonio community edition. We will explain facts so you can understand how small and even medium-sized businesses can thrive by...
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How To Configure Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificate For Multiple Domains In Multi-tenant Carbonio Community Edition Using Admin UI | Carbonio CE

Configuring Let's Encrypt SSL certificate is always tricky. Specially when command line interface is the only resort for the System Admin. We can say so far it was the only...
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Why Choose Zextras Carbonio CE over Cloud Email Services, Other OSEs, or Zimbra | Carbonio CE

It was between 1832 to 1965 that email transformed from Interoffice to Internet. As time passed, the hardware became smaller and sometimes even invisible (cloud). But the primary purpose remains...
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Enable and Disable User Features in Carbonio Community Edition | Carbonio CE

The Carbonio CE mail server provides a lot of options for users, including sending, receiving, and viewing email, creating appointments, managing address books, and much more. However, it often happens...
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How to Achieve Digital Sovereignty in the Age of Cloud Computing | Blog

Challenges to Achieving Digital Sovereignty in Cloud-based EnvironmentsCloud Computing and Digital Sovereignty – Effective StrategiesData Protection Regulations And ComplianceSecuring Cloud Infrastructure for Digital SovereigntyCloud Service Providers' Approach to Digital SovereigntyCloud...
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Don’t Fall Victim: Unraveling Cloud Providers’ Deceptive Strategies and Proven Countermeasures to Shield Yourself | Blog

1- Hidden ExpensesCountermeasures2- Misdirected PromisesCountermeasures3- Illusive Ease of UseCountermeasures4- Overstated InteroperabilityCountermeasures5- Indirect CostsCountermeasures Cloud service procurement specialists face a myriad of challenges when it comes to transitioning their organizations to...
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How To Use Imapsync To Migrate Microsoft 365 To Carbonio | Carbonio CE

In this article, we are going to discuss about the migration process of your email system from M365 to Carbonio CE. To perform this migration process, we are going to...
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How To Use Imapsync To Migrate Google Workspace To Carbonio | Carbonio CE

In this article, we are going to discuss about the migration process of your email system from Google workspace to Carbonio CE. To perform this migration process, we are going...
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How To Use Script To Migrate Zimbra To Carbonio | Carbonio CE 

We hope you read the first article which is about Zimbra to Carbonio CE migration using imapsync method. From the first article, you already understood that migration can be easy...
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How To Use Imapsync To Migrate Zimbra To Carbonio | Carbonio CE

Can you tell me what is the most wearisome task that any system administrator faces at least once in a career life time? It is undoubtedly the migration activity. It...
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Restricting Sending and Receiving Emails for Users in Carbonio Community Edition | Carbonio CE

One of the most important characteristics of an email server is its reputation. If it turns out to be tainted by uncontrolled mass mailing, there is a risk that the letter...
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