Rainmail Lite Server

Installation FAQ

1. What systems can I Install "Rainmail Lite Server" on?
2. Is there an installation check list for "Rainmail Lite Server"?
3. Will "Rainmail Lite Server" change my Linux configuration?
4. Does the installation program make back up of configuration information it changes?
5. Can I install "Rainmail Lite Server" in non-GUI mode?
6. My installation failed. What do I do?

What systems can I Install "Rainmail Lite Server" on?

        As of now, "Rainmail Lite Server" installs right out of the box for systems running RedHat Linux v5.2 and up. A port that will install on other distributions is expected soon.

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Is there an installation check list for "Rainmail Lite Server"?

        Yes. It is located in the installation section of "Users Guide".

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Will "Rainmail Lite Server" change my Linux configuration?

        Yes. "Rainmail Proxy Server" changes many system settings in your Linux installation so that your system will behave as expected. Though "Rainmail Proxy Server" has been thoroughly tested and is a mature product, we recommend making back up of your original configuration before installing. Refer to installation section for more details.

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Does the installation program make back up of configuration information it changes?

        Ofcourse! If you ignored our recommendation to create backups and now looking for the original of a configuration file replaced by "Rainmail Lite Server", do not despair. Your original configuration file can be found in /etc/raimails/instbackup/<original filename>.<integer>.

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Can I install "Rainmail Lite Server" in non-GUI mode?

        Currently it is not possible to install in non-GUI mode.

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My installation failed. What do I do?

        Make sure you went through the installation section of our users guide. If you did and the installation still fails, contact our technical support through email or phone with the following information

• copy of the file /etc/rainmails/install.log
• your hardware configuration
• your software configuration

        The file /etc/rainmails/install.log contains your ISP and mail server passwords in clear text. Please remove the passwords (only) before sending us the file.

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