Which mail server should I use?

Posted February 11, 2014

I’m using CentOS 6.

Here are the two that I narrowed down to, other suggestions are welcome.

https://digitalocean.com/community/articles/how-to-install-iredmail-on-centos-6-3-x64

https://digitalocean.com/community/articles/how-to-set-up-a-postfix-e-mail-server-with-dovecot

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ricardo.parraga • February 17, 2014

The default MTA on a CentOS 6 is Postfix. That would be an easy setup than iRedMail, but besides resources you need to consider your tech skills and needs when it comes to manage your email server.

finid • February 11, 2014

Compare the RAM requirements of the two. That’s should help you come to a better decision.