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== DNS based discovery == | == DNS based discovery == | ||
Configuration files for all mail servers would be fetched according to the following standard, providing a unified approach and UI, based on | Configuration files for all mail servers would be fetched according to the following standard, providing a unified approach and UI, based on existing discovery channels and transport layers: | ||
The location of the configuration file would be discovered by the following method: | The location of the configuration file would be discovered by the following method: | ||
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9.) TB tries to use the new settings and prompt for passwords etc. as usual. | 9.) TB tries to use the new settings and prompt for passwords etc. as usual. | ||
Advantages: | |||
1.) Unified standard for all ISPs. | |||
2.) Unified UI implementation possible. | |||
3.) Uses existing infrastructures, protocols and transport layers. | |||
4.) Reasonable secure. | |||
5.) Highly scalable for public Internet and Intranet alike. | |||
6.) Decentralized and autonomous. | |||
= Related Information = | = Related Information = | ||