Zimbra Collaboration Server
An enterprise-class open source email, calendar and collaboration server
Email and collaboration essentials for smaller organizationsZimbra Collaboration Server is the most capable open source email and collaboration suite available today. Far outstripping what is possible with simple open source mail servers, Zimbra provides organizations major productivity boosts with global address lists, shared calendars and document management on the web or offline with Zimbra Desktop. Support for standard protocols enables use of virtually any desktop client or device for added end user flexibility.
Installation and administration is straightforward; all the interdependent components required by Zimbra are packaged within the server, eliminating any integration work by the administrator and management of the system is easily performed using the rich AJAX Admin Console. A vibrant community of IT experts, who are capable of handling most technical questions, supports Zimbra Collaboration Server Open Source Edition.
The commercial version for Zimbra Collaboration Server is free to try and can always be reverted back to open source.
Here are some key features of "VMware Zimbra Collaboration Server" -
· Tagging, Conversation Views and Fast Search make email manageable again.
· Personal and global address lists that can be shared across the entire organization.
· Easily share files and folders throughout the organization and manage workflow in email.
· Over-the-air sync to iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, any mobile web browser.
· Personal and group calendars with global free-busy times and Microsoft Exchange interoperability.
· Use any email client like Microsoft Outlook, Thunderbird or maximize productivity with Zimbra Desktop.
· Integrated, simple to use and cost-effective email compliance functionality built into Zimbra Collaboration Server.
· AJAX web interface and command line tools for user and server administration plus delegated access.
Features -
Rich Email
Tagging, Conversation Views and Fast Search make email manageable again.
Contact Management
Personal and global address lists that can be shared across the entire organization.
Group Calendars
Personal and group calendars with global free-busy times and Microsoft Exchange interoperability.
Sharing & Document Management
Easily share files and folders throughout the organization and manage workflow in email.
Essential Mobility
Use IMAP email and mobile web browser for any device .
Desktop Standards
POP/IMAP email on any client like Microsoft Outlook, Thunderbird or maximize productivity with Zimbra Desktop.
Powerful Administration
AJAX web interface and command line tools for user and server administration .
Download Vmware Zimbra Community Open Source free Edition
http://www.zimbra.com/products/download_opensource.html
Web Technologies -
Ajax Based Web Collaboration
Ajax based web collaboration is at the heart of ZCS. The powerful web client integrates email, contacts, shared calendar, VoIP, and online document authoring into a rich browser-based interface. Also, our unique open source Zimlet technology makes it easy for you to include custom 'mash-ups' in the ZCS web client.
Ajax Based Admin Interface
ZCS also includes an elegant Ajax based Admin Interface plus full scripting tools to manage the ZCS server. Full support is provided for standards-based APIs (IMAP / POP / iCal / CalDAV) as well as MAPI and iSync, which enable seamless compatibility with other clients like Microsoft Outlook®, Apple® desktop suite, and Mozilla Thunderbird.
Deployment Methods
Zimbra Web Only
Zimbra is compatible with Firefox, Safari, and Internet Explorer browsers, allowing ease for its users. In addition, Zimbra Collaboration Server has many web services which tailor to the unique needs of your business, unlike any other product suite. Some of the many features being Zimbra Calendar, Zimlets, and Unified Messaging.
Zimbra Desktop
Zimbra Desktop is a next generation email and calendar application you can install on your computer. It’s like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird but it also incorporates the latest features and experiences popular on the web to create a totally new and more powerful tool.
Zimbra Mobile
Zimbra also offers Zimbra Mobile, which provides over-the-air "push" synchronization to smartphones as well as a Connector for BlackBerry Enterprise Server.
Protection and Search Features
Security
The Zimbra solution also has a complete high security package including built-in anti-spam and anti-virus scanning.
Archiving and Discovery
Now Zimbra also features Archiving and Discovery, an optional component to save and search email for various compliance issues. To learn more about the deployment methods and protection and search features of Zimbra Collaboration Suite, contact a Unicon Representative.
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http://www.zimbra.com/products/zimbra-open-source.html
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