smeserver-mailstats/README.md

smeserver-mailstats

SMEServer Koozali developed git repo for smeserver-mailstats smecontribs

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https://wiki.koozali.org/Mailstats

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Overview

smeserver-mailstats is a package designed for the SME Server environment to provide comprehensive email traffic statistics and monitoring. It helps administrators track and analyze email usage, ensuring effective email management and enhanced security.

Functions

1. Email Traffic Analysis:

   • Tracks all inbound and outbound email traffic, providing detailed statistics on email usage patterns.

2. User Activity Logging:

   • Logs email activities for each user, enabling detailed monitoring and accountability.

3. Reporting:

   • Generates clear, reports that offer visual insights into email traffic data.

4. Historical Data Maintenance:

   • Maintains historical email statistics, allowing for trend analysis over different periods.

5. Customizable Alerts:

   • Enables administrators to set up alerts for specific conditions, such as volume thresholds or unusual email activity.

6. Security Monitoring:

   • Helps identify unusual email patterns or spikes, which may indicate spam attacks or unauthorized access.

7. Performance Optimization:

   • Provides data that helps in optimizing server performance by identifying resource bottlenecks.

8. User-Friendly Interface:

   • Offers an easy-to-use interface for configuring and accessing email statistics and reports.

Benefits

• Enhanced Security: Quickly identify and respond to potential email-based threats.
• Resource Management: Efficiently manage server resources based on email traffic analysis.
• User Accountability: Maintain detailed logs for compliance and auditing.
• Proactive Administration: Set up alerts to stay ahead of potential issues.

For more detailed information, refer to the official SME Server wiki and the respective package documentation.