In IMail Server A server is a program running on a networked computer that processes requests from a client A client is a program running on a networked computer that requests services from a server program, which is usually running on another networked computer. The client communicates with the server using a protocol. For example, an FTP client communicates with an FTP server using the FTP protocol. program, which is usually running on another networked computer. The client and server communicate using a protocol A set of rules that defines how computers will exchange information.. For example, an FTP FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. This is one of the standard protocols defined for use on a TCP/ IP network and used to transfer files between systems. client communicates with an FTP server using an FTP protocol.client program, which is usually running on another networked computer. The client and server communicate using a protocol . For example, an FTP client communicates with an FTP server using an FTP protocol., you use an alias An alias is another name assigned to a host name that can be used in place of the host name plus domain A term that refers to the subdivisions of the Internet. Domain can mean the major subdivision of which your network is a part, (.com, .edu, .gov, .net, .us, .uk), or it can refer to your part of the network, as in Ipswitch.com. See also Domain Name System. name. Aliases are often used to shorten long host names for convenience.domain name. Aliases are often used to shorten long host names for convenience. to forward mail to a pager or notify you by beeper that mail has arrived.
To forward mail to a pager, you can create an alias named something like "PageFred" and define a pager ID and phone number for the alias. Users can then address mail to the alias "PageFred" and the IMail Server routes the message to the specified pager. After the alias is set up, anyone can send a message to a pager by entering the specified alias in the To: field of the email message. The pager receives up to the number of characters specified in the Maximum Size text box (200 characters is the default).
To send a notification to a beeper that mail has arrived, you can create an alias named something like "BeepFred" and define a pager ID and phone number for the alias. After the alias is set up, when anyone sends a mail message to "BeepFred," the predefined beeper code is sent to the beeper, alerting the recipient that they have received a new mail message.