Message Access Services refers to the protocol servers, software drivers, and libraries that support client access to the message store. The key to this component is the Internet Message Access Protocol version 4 (IMAP4), implemented via the c-client Mail API library. This component is also responsible for the Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3). The key features of this component are:
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IMAP4 Revision 1-This protocol has been extended to optimize network usage and improve low-bandwidth performance. |
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Advanced POP3-In addition to the mandatory POP3 command set, Message Access Services supports the optional TOP and UIDL commands. The UIDL implementation is based on IMAP4 Universal Identifiers. |
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Orthogonal Message Store Access-Multiple access protocols (IMAP and POP3) are supported from a common message store. Similarly, both message stores (Solaris Mailbox Format and Sun Message Store) support both access protocols. It is also possible for the IMAP server to place the user's inbox in one store, and personal mail folders in the other. |
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Support for Sun Mailtool V3 Attachment Format-Documents received in Sun V3 format are automatically converted in the message stores to MIME. |