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Okay, thanks. That helps me move on.
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Does Windows Server 2012 come with any exchange server, or an SMTP / Pop3 server for mail hosting? &nbsp;And how does it compare to the native SMTP / Pop3 servers on Windows 2003 R2? What do you suggest?<br />
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I tried setting up the Exchange Server on Windows 2003 but had endless problems of having to install other software that either did not work or caused problem so this is one reason I'm upgrading.
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Does Windows Server 2012 come with any exchange server, or an SMTP / Pop3 server for mail hosting?  And how does it compare to the native SMTP / Pop3 servers on Windows 2003 R2? What do you suggest?

I tried setting up the Exchange Server on Windows 2003 but had endless problems of having to install other software that either did not work or caused problem so this is one reason I'm upgrading.

Windows Server 2012 R2 Email Ability

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Exchange

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Windows Server 2012

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Email Software

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