Did you know that you can create dynamic distribution lists in Zimbra? The benefit of dynamic distribution lists is that they are based on LDAP queries. So whenever users are added/removed/changed on your Zimbra server, the distribution list is automatically kept up-to-date based on the contents of LDAP and your query. The creation of dynamic […]
Author Archive | Barry de Graaff
How to implement (external LDAP) authentication in a Zimbra Java Extension
Frequent readers of the Zimbra blog will know that Zimbra can be extended/customized by using Zimlets. By creating your own Zimlets you can add functionality to the UI (front-end) and the Java back-end, allowing you to cater to specific customer needs. Zimlets can be enabled globally or per user (group) Details on this can be […]
Mobileconfig in Settings menu Zimlet
This Zimlet adds a menu option in the Settings menu to download mobileconfig file to configure your Zimbra account on Apple devices. The same is included in Modern UI by default under Settings->Accounts then expand your account and scroll down. This Zimlet exposes the feature more prominently and makes it easier to find. You can […]
Manage Global S3 Configurations using zms3config CLI
In a previous blog we introduced Zimbra’s new Storage Management, in this article we introduce you to zms3config a command line application that allows you to manage Zimbra’s S3 configuration. The zms3config is the CLI utility to manage the Global S3 buckets which can be shared across mailstore nodes. Bucket configurations can be created from any node […]
SPF, DKIM and DMARC for bulk mailers to Gmail and Yahoo
In recent posts by Google and Yahoo new bulk mailer requirements are announced. These requirements go into effect in February and require bulk mailers to implement SPF, DKIM and DMARC if they want their email to be delivered to gmail and yahoo email addresses going forward. Many Zimbra partners have already implemented DMARC and as […]
CentOS 7 and CentOS8 Stream EOL dates are closing in
Keeping your Zimbra up-to-date by installing patches is essential for maintaining the security of your Zimbra servers. However patches are only available for supported (not end-of-life) versions. Recently the 8.8 versions of Zimbra went end-of-life and the Zimbra 9 versions are going end-of-life soon as well. Make sure all your Zimbra servers are on a […]