SMTP Smart Hosting

Smart hosting is the ability to direct all outbound SMTP traffic to a specific system for additional processing, like content filtering or routing.

Importance Rating. Are other e-mail services used to provide additional processing such that the organization will be required to have SMTP smart hosts defined in the e-mail system configuration? Record the importance of this criterion in the table below.

Solutions Rating. The list below compares the specific functionalities of each solution:

  • Standard offering. Cannot route e-mail to another messaging system.

  • Dedicated offering. Can be configured to leverage smart hosts.

  • On-premises solution. Can be configured to leverage smart hosts.

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