Certificate in SMTP
The Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is the foundation for email delivery on the internet. The SMTP Exam assesses your understanding of how email servers communicate using SMTP to send and receive emails.
Who Should Take This Exam
This exam is ideal for individuals working with email infrastructure, such as:
- Network Administrators: Those responsible for managing email servers and ensuring smooth email flow.
- IT Help Desk Specialists: Individuals troubleshooting email issues and assisting users with email configuration.
- Email Security Specialists: Those securing email systems and preventing spam and phishing attacks.
- Web Developers: Developers who integrate email functionality into web applications.
Skills Required
- Basic understanding of TCP/IP networking protocols.
- Familiarity with the functionalities and commands used in SMTP.
- Knowledge of common email server configuration settings.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic email delivery problems.
Why This Exam is Important
Passing this exam demonstrates your competency in SMTP, which is valuable for:
- Troubleshooting Email Issues: Effectively diagnosing and resolving email delivery problems.
- Securing Email Systems: Implementing security measures to protect against email threats.
- Configuring Email Servers: Optimizing email server settings for reliable email delivery.
Course Outline
- Module 1: Introduction to Email and SMTP
- Module 2: Email Server Configuration
- Module 3: Troubleshooting Email Delivery