RE: [IMail Forum] OT: Barracuda vs MXLogic?

[James Robb]

Hi Jason   We have been using a Barracuda in front of our IMail server for the last 2 years and have been very happy with the unit.  The unit is easy to administer and setup.  We had to make some changes to our SMTP ports but that is the way we are set and I don't think that would be typical setup.  The support from Barracuda is very good, and they will go to all lengths to make sure the issues are fixed.    The other day we had a single IP send over 4000 messages in a two hour time frame which were stopped very easily and did not affect the normal flow of mail.  The biggest advantage to the Barracuda is that is has reduced the work load on the mail server which until we switched was being ground down to the point that it was running at about 90% full load all the time.      Best Regards, James Robb     From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jason Loven Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 3:53 PM To: Imail_Forum@list.ipswitch.com Subject: [IMail Forum] OT: Barracuda vs MXLogic? Can anyone out there comment on the effectiveness of a tool like a Barracuda vs the hosted AS services like MXLogic? A few of our customers domains are getting mauled by directory attacks and just a general huge wave of spam and we’re trying to find a solution. MXLogic looks nice for the lower-tech places (not really good at self administering) and the Barracuda has the appeal of having lower recurring costs.   Thank you, Jason Loven Manager - Technical Services Department   Computer Associates, Inc. 36 Thurber Blvd, Smithfield RI 02917 Phone: (401)232-2600, Fax: (401)232-7778 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://www.cainetserv.com/