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= Hardware =
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== Hardware ==
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The calculator below helps to specify the hardware needs subject to the number of users, stored email, and the archiving strategy.
  
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The following table gives you an overview of the recommended hardware for different number of users or email volume per day. The specific system requirements strongly depend on the number of users or amount and type of email that an organization sends and receives.
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Calculations are based on the following base values:
  
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'''Important:''' Please also carefully read the [[Performance and Scalability Guidelines]] to understand the impact of network, storage and other hardware components as well as configuration options and usage scenarios on overall performance.
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* Yearly Email Volume per User: 10000
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* Email Size: 75Kb
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* Compression Ratio: 60%
  
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== up to 25 users or 1000 emails/day==
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<system_requirements product="server"/>
  
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{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
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== Software ==
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! width="150" scope="row" | '''Operating System'''
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| Supported Microsoft Windows desktop or server operating system
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=== Operating System ===
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MailStore Server, MailStore Client and MailStore Outlook Add-in require the following operating systems for installation and execution. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions are supported.
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! width="150" scope="row" | '''Processor'''
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| Intel Core 2 Duo or compatible CPU @ 2GHz
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* Microsoft Windows 10
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* Microsoft Windows 8.1
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! width="150" scope="row" | '''Main Memory'''
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* Microsoft Windows 7 SP1
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| 4 GB
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* Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Essentials, Standard, Datacenter)
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* Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Essentials, Standard, Datacenter)
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! width="150" scope="row" | '''Hard Disk'''
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* Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Foundation, Essentials, Standard, Datacenter)
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| 150 MB disk space required for installation.
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* Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Foundation, Essentials, Standard, Datacenter)
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* Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 SP1
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! width="150" scope="row" | '''Storage Configuration'''
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* Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (Foundation, Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter)
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| SATA2 (7.200 RPM)
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=== Other Software ===
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The following other software is required:
  
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== up to 75 users or 2,500 emails/day ==
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* [http://www.mailstore.com/?netfx4 Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.5.1]
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* ''Optional:'' IFilter driver on the MailStore Server computer for filetypes to be indexed
  
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{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
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=== Outlook Versions ===
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! width="150" scope="row" | '''Operating System'''
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MailStore Outlook Add-in is compatible with the following versions of Microsoft Outlook for Windows. Both, 32-bit and 64-bit versions are supported.
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| Supported Microsoft Windows Server operating system
 
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! width="150" scope="row" | '''Processor'''
 
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| Intel Core 2 Quad or compatible CPU @ 2.4GHz
 
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! width="150" scope="row" | '''Main Memory'''
 
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| 4 GB
 
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! width="150" scope="row" | '''Hard Disk'''
 
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| 150 MB disk space required for installation.
 
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! width="150" scope="row" | '''Storage Configuration'''
 
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| RAID 10 (SATA2/7.200 RPM)
 
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== up to 250 users or 7,000 emails/day ==
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* Microsoft Outlook 2019 (Click-to-Run only, Windows Store version is '''not''' supported)
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* Microsoft Outlook 2016 as component for Office 365 (Click-to-Run)
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* Microsoft Outlook 2016
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* Microsoft Outlook 2013 as component for Office 365 (Click-to-Run)
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* Microsoft Outlook 2013
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* Microsoft Outlook 2010 (Click-to-Run is '''not''' supported)
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* Microsoft Outlook 2007
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* Microsoft Outlook 2003
  
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{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
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! width="150" scope="row" | '''Operating System'''
 
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| Windows Server 2003/2008/2012 Std
 
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! width="150" scope="row" | '''Processor'''
 
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| Intel Xeon Quad Core or compatible CPU @ 2.4GHz
 
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! width="150" scope="row" | '''Main Memory'''
 
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| 4 GB
 
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! width="150" scope="row" | '''Hard Disk'''
 
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| 150 MB disk space required for installation.<br/><br/>A minimum of two separate disks is recommended:<br/>
 
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Disk 1) Operating system, program files and temporary files.<br/>
 
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Disk 2) Dedicated disk for archive data
 
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! width="150" scope="row" | '''Storage Configuration'''
 
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| Hardware RAID 10 (SATA2/7.200 RPM)
 
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== up to 500 users or 14,000 emails/day ==
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=== Web Browsers ===
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The following web browsers are officially supported by MailStore Web Access. Other browsers based on the same rendering engine as the once below (e.g. Opera) ''may'' work as well.
  
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{| class="wikitable" |
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! width="150" scope="row" | '''Operating System'''
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! Operating System / Browser
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| Windows Server 2003/2008/2012 Std
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! Edge
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! IE 11
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! Firefox (Latest)
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! Chrome (Latest)
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! Safari (Latest)
 
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! width="150" scope="row" | '''Processor'''
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! Windows 10
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| Intel Xeon Quad Core or compatible CPU @ 2.4GHz
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| style="text-align: center; | Supported
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| style="text-align: center; | Supported
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| style="text-align: center; | Supported
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| style="text-align: center; | Supported
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! width="150" scope="row" | '''Main Memory'''
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! Windows 8.1
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| 6 GB
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| style="text-align: center; | Supported
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| style="text-align: center; | Supported
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| style="text-align: center; | Supported
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! width="150" scope="row" | '''Hard Disk'''
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! Windows 7 (SP1)
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| 150 MB disk space required for installation.<br/><br/>A minimum of two separate disks is recommended:<br/>
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Disk 1) Operating system, program files and temporary files.<br/>
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| style="text-align: center; | Supported
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Disk 2) Dedicated disk for archive data
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| style="text-align: center; | Supported
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| style="text-align: center; | Supported
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! width="150" scope="row" | '''Storage Configuration'''
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! macOS
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| Hardware RAID 10 (SAS/10.000 RPM or faster)
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| style="text-align: center; | Supported
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| style="text-align: center; | Supported
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| style="text-align: center; | Supported
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! Linux
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| style="text-align: center; | Supported
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| style="text-align: center; | Supported
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= Software =
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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=== Email Volume ===
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== MailStore Server ==
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'''Q:''' How do large email volumes affect the performance and what is recommended maximum?
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Operating Systems (32-bit and 64-bit Versions)
 
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* Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher
 
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* Microsoft Windows Vista
 
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* Microsoft Windows 7
 
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* Microsoft Windows 8
 
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* Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (incl. SBS and R2)
 
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* Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (incl. Foundation, SBS and R2)
 
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* Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011
 
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* Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (incl. R2)
 
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* Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials
 
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* Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Foundation
 
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* Microsoft Windows Home Server Power Pack 2 or higher
 
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Other Software
 
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* [http://www.mailstore.com/?net Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.5 SP1]
 
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== MailStore Client ==
 
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Operating Systems (32-bit and 64-bit Versions)
 
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* Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher
 
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* Microsoft Windows Vista
 
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* Microsoft Windows 7
 
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* Microsoft Windows 8
 
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* Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (incl. SBS, R2)
 
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* Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (incl. Foundation, SBS and R2)
 
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* Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011
 
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* Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (incl. R2)
 
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* Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials
 
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* Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Foundation 
 
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* Microsoft Windows Home Server Power Pack 2 or higher
 
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Other Software
 
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* Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or higher
 
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* [http://www.mailstore.com/?net Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.5 SP1]
 
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== MailStore Outlook Add-in ==
 
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* Microsoft Outlook XP
 
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* Microsoft Outlook 2003
 
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* Microsoft Outlook 2007
 
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* Microsoft Outlook 2010 (32-bit and 64-bit versions, Click-to-Run is not supported)
 
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* Microsoft Outlook 2013 (32-bit and 64-bit versions)
 
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* Microsoft Outlook 2013 as component for Office 365 (Click-to-Run)
 
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Other Software
 
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* [http://www.mailstore.com/?net Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.5 SP1]
 
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== MailStore Web Access ==
 
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The following web browsers are officially supported by MailStore Web Access:
 
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* Apple Safari 3 or higher
 
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* Google Chrome
 
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* Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or higher
 
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* Mozilla Firefox 3 or higher
 
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* Opera 9 or higher
 
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== MailStore Mobile Web Access ==
 
  
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Stock web browsers on the following platforms are officially supported:
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'''A:''' The more emails are archived on a daily basis the more resources are required and more time is needed to execute certain tasks such as searching the archive. Environment with much higher volumes than 10000 emails per user per year, may experience degraded performance over time.
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* Apple iOS 3.2 or higher  
 
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* Android 2.3 or higher
 
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* Windows Phone 7.5 or higher
 
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* Blackberry 7 or higher
 
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Other 3rd party web browsers on those or other mobile platforms may also work, but are not officially supported.
 
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= Frequently Asked Questions =
 
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== Dedicated machine ==
 
  
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=== Dedicated machine ===
 
'''Q:''' Can I install MailStore Server on the same computer where Microsoft Exchange or any other email server is installed or do I have to install it on a dedicated machine?
 
'''Q:''' Can I install MailStore Server on the same computer where Microsoft Exchange or any other email server is installed or do I have to install it on a dedicated machine?
  
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'''A:''' Primarily this depends on the size of your setup, the archiving strategy and the kind of usage. Please refer to the [[Performance and Scalability Guidelines]] for further details. Whenever possible MailStore Server should be installed on a dedicated machine.
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'''A:''' Primarily this depends on the size of your setup, the archiving strategy and the kind of usage. Whenever possible MailStore Server should be installed on a dedicated machine.
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== Database server ==
 
  
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=== Database server ===
 
'''Q:''' Most email archiving products on the market seem to require Microsoft SQL Server or a similar product installed. Does MailStore Server also require an external database server?
 
'''Q:''' Most email archiving products on the market seem to require Microsoft SQL Server or a similar product installed. Does MailStore Server also require an external database server?
  
 
'''A:''' MailStore Server comes with an embedded database and does not depend on any other external database server.
 
'''A:''' MailStore Server comes with an embedded database and does not depend on any other external database server.
  
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== Web server ==
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=== Web server ===
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'''Q:''' Do I need an additional web server like Microsoft IIS or Apache to offer MailStore Web Access to my clients?
 
'''Q:''' Do I need an additional web server like Microsoft IIS or Apache to offer MailStore Web Access to my clients?
  
 
'''A:''' No. MailStore Server runs its own HTTP server on the corresponding TCP ports. Therefore you do not need an additional web server to use MailStore Web Access.
 
'''A:''' No. MailStore Server runs its own HTTP server on the corresponding TCP ports. Therefore you do not need an additional web server to use MailStore Web Access.
  
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== Anti-Virus Software ==
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=== Anti-Virus Software ===
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'''F:''' What needs to be considered while using anti-virus software with MailStore?
 
'''F:''' What needs to be considered while using anti-virus software with MailStore?
  
 
'''A:''' When using file based virus scanners, it is recommended to exclude all archive directories (master database and archive stores) from scanning. If the virus scanner also scans network connections, especially SMTP, POP3 and IMAP as well as HTTP/HTTPS connections, you must fully uninstall the product and reboot the machine in case any occurring archiving problems such as timeouts.
 
'''A:''' When using file based virus scanners, it is recommended to exclude all archive directories (master database and archive stores) from scanning. If the virus scanner also scans network connections, especially SMTP, POP3 and IMAP as well as HTTP/HTTPS connections, you must fully uninstall the product and reboot the machine in case any occurring archiving problems such as timeouts.
  
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== Virtualization ==
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=== Virtualization ===
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'''Q:''' Is it possible to run MailStore Server on virtual machines like VMWare guests or similar?
 
'''Q:''' Is it possible to run MailStore Server on virtual machines like VMWare guests or similar?
  
 
'''A:''' Yes it is possible, as long as the underlying operating system supports it, there is no problem running MailStore Server inside a virtualized environment.
 
'''A:''' Yes it is possible, as long as the underlying operating system supports it, there is no problem running MailStore Server inside a virtualized environment.
  
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== Terminal Server environments ==
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=== Terminal Server environments ===
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'''Q:''' Is it possible to run MailStore in a terminal server environment?
 
'''Q:''' Is it possible to run MailStore in a terminal server environment?
  
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'''A:''' Yes, this is absolutely possible.
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'''A:''' Yes, running MailStore Client and MailStore Outlook Add-in is absolutely possible. Running MailStore Server itself on a terminal server is not recommended.
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== Network Attached Storage ==
 
  
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=== Network Attached Storage ===
 
'''Q:''' Do I have to store the archive on the local hard disk, or can I also store it (or parts of it) on network attached storage, e.g. a network share?
 
'''Q:''' Do I have to store the archive on the local hard disk, or can I also store it (or parts of it) on network attached storage, e.g. a network share?
  
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'''A:''' Since version 4.0, MailStore supports the storage on NAS (Network Attached Storage) systems. To use MailStore with storage on a NAS, different options are available. Those are described in the article [[Using Network Attached Storage (NAS)]].
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'''A:''' Since version 4.0, MailStore supports the storage on NAS (Network Attached Storage) systems. To use MailStore with storage on a NAS, different options are available. Those are described in the article [[Using Network Attached Storage (NAS)]]. In general, local storage is to to be preferred over network storage. Latter is more suitable as a target for the integrated backup function.
  
 
'''Note:''' A storage system attached via FibreChannel or iSCSI is called Storage Area Network-storage (SAN). SAN-storage is used like a local disk, so that no further configuration is needed to run MailStore Server on it.
 
'''Note:''' A storage system attached via FibreChannel or iSCSI is called Storage Area Network-storage (SAN). SAN-storage is used like a local disk, so that no further configuration is needed to run MailStore Server on it.

Revision as of 16:56, 9 July 2020

Hardware

The calculator below helps to specify the hardware needs subject to the number of users, stored email, and the archiving strategy.

Calculations are based on the following base values:

  • Yearly Email Volume per User: 10000
  • Email Size: 75Kb
  • Compression Ratio: 60%
Total Number of Users
Total Number of Instances
Years of Email Data
Archiving Strategy
 
 
Processor (Cores/Threads) /
Main Memory
Disk SpaceOperating System
Databases
Search Indexes
Content
Total
Network Bandwidth1000 Mbit/s

Software

Operating System

MailStore Server, MailStore Client and MailStore Outlook Add-in require the following operating systems for installation and execution. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions are supported.

  • Microsoft Windows 10
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1
  • Microsoft Windows 7 SP1
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Essentials, Standard, Datacenter)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Essentials, Standard, Datacenter)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Foundation, Essentials, Standard, Datacenter)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Foundation, Essentials, Standard, Datacenter)
  • Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 SP1
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (Foundation, Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter)

Other Software

The following other software is required:

Outlook Versions

MailStore Outlook Add-in is compatible with the following versions of Microsoft Outlook for Windows. Both, 32-bit and 64-bit versions are supported.

  • Microsoft Outlook 2019 (Click-to-Run only, Windows Store version is not supported)
  • Microsoft Outlook 2016 as component for Office 365 (Click-to-Run)
  • Microsoft Outlook 2016
  • Microsoft Outlook 2013 as component for Office 365 (Click-to-Run)
  • Microsoft Outlook 2013
  • Microsoft Outlook 2010 (Click-to-Run is not supported)
  • Microsoft Outlook 2007
  • Microsoft Outlook 2003
Important Notice: Outlook 2003 and 2007 are no longer maintained by Microsoft. Therefore, we are only able to ensure limited compatibility and thus provide limited technical support for Outlook 2003 and 2007. Information in this document regarding MailStore's capabilities towards Outlook 2003 and 2007 is no longer maintained and may no longer be up-to-date. Furthermore, we reserve the right to partially as well as completely remove support for Outlook 2003 and 2007 in a future MailStore update.

Web Browsers

The following web browsers are officially supported by MailStore Web Access. Other browsers based on the same rendering engine as the once below (e.g. Opera) may work as well.

Operating System / Browser Edge IE 11 Firefox (Latest) Chrome (Latest) Safari (Latest)
Windows 10 Supported Supported Supported Supported
Windows 8.1 Supported Supported Supported
Windows 7 (SP1) Supported Supported Supported
macOS Supported Supported Supported
Linux Supported Supported

Frequently Asked Questions

Email Volume

Q: How do large email volumes affect the performance and what is recommended maximum?

A: The more emails are archived on a daily basis the more resources are required and more time is needed to execute certain tasks such as searching the archive. Environment with much higher volumes than 10000 emails per user per year, may experience degraded performance over time.

Dedicated machine

Q: Can I install MailStore Server on the same computer where Microsoft Exchange or any other email server is installed or do I have to install it on a dedicated machine?

A: Primarily this depends on the size of your setup, the archiving strategy and the kind of usage. Whenever possible MailStore Server should be installed on a dedicated machine.

Database server

Q: Most email archiving products on the market seem to require Microsoft SQL Server or a similar product installed. Does MailStore Server also require an external database server?

A: MailStore Server comes with an embedded database and does not depend on any other external database server.

Web server

Q: Do I need an additional web server like Microsoft IIS or Apache to offer MailStore Web Access to my clients?

A: No. MailStore Server runs its own HTTP server on the corresponding TCP ports. Therefore you do not need an additional web server to use MailStore Web Access.

Anti-Virus Software

F: What needs to be considered while using anti-virus software with MailStore?

A: When using file based virus scanners, it is recommended to exclude all archive directories (master database and archive stores) from scanning. If the virus scanner also scans network connections, especially SMTP, POP3 and IMAP as well as HTTP/HTTPS connections, you must fully uninstall the product and reboot the machine in case any occurring archiving problems such as timeouts.

Virtualization

Q: Is it possible to run MailStore Server on virtual machines like VMWare guests or similar?

A: Yes it is possible, as long as the underlying operating system supports it, there is no problem running MailStore Server inside a virtualized environment.

Terminal Server environments

Q: Is it possible to run MailStore in a terminal server environment?

A: Yes, running MailStore Client and MailStore Outlook Add-in is absolutely possible. Running MailStore Server itself on a terminal server is not recommended.

Network Attached Storage

Q: Do I have to store the archive on the local hard disk, or can I also store it (or parts of it) on network attached storage, e.g. a network share?

A: Since version 4.0, MailStore supports the storage on NAS (Network Attached Storage) systems. To use MailStore with storage on a NAS, different options are available. Those are described in the article Using Network Attached Storage (NAS). In general, local storage is to to be preferred over network storage. Latter is more suitable as a target for the integrated backup function.

Note: A storage system attached via FibreChannel or iSCSI is called Storage Area Network-storage (SAN). SAN-storage is used like a local disk, so that no further configuration is needed to run MailStore Server on it.

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