As I begun my task of setting up the
postfix server I needed to answer a few questions. The list of questions included;
- What is the dependency between my DNS and MX records and what do I need to be aware of as I install and configure the mail server. Is there a preferred order in doing these?
- Does rackspace have fanatical support on the care and feeding of my postfix mail server?
- If something goes wrong with my mail server, who is going to help and how long would it take to fix?
- How much time would I spend in administering this postfix mail server on a monthly basis?
- How would I know if the mail server was hacked and I became a spam server? Being black listed is NOT a good idea.
Answering these questions really drove me to use the
Rackspace Hosted Email. I really don't want to spend time setting-up and administering a mail server. I don't believe it is a good use of my time. I build internet solutions and email is a service to me. I really have no need to develop or administer email services. Mostly what I am after is the ability to host my domains email boxes as close to my domain as possible at a reasonable price. And have someone else responsible for its uptime, security and integrity. Rackspace email provides me all this for a really good price.
