Introduction to Administering eMailSignature
About This Guide
This guide describes how to administer eMailSignature, which is done using an administration tool
Cockpit. This guide assumes that you have eMailSignature installed and running. For information on installing eMailSignature, see the eMailSignature Installation Guide.
This guide is intended for Exchange administrators.
What is eMailSignature?
eMailSignature enables you to centrally control all signatures used in emails sent through Microsoft Outlook.
eMailSignature consists of the following parts:
| Cockpit | Administration tool for controlling settings, signatures, campaigns, users, etc. |
| Settings database | Database connected to the Cockpit, which contains all information controlled by the Cockpit and user specific information, such as log files, last run times, signatures. The settings database must be accessible for all users who use eMailSignature. |
A small executable file sign.exe | File that is run on each user computer (usually during logon) and that creates and controls signatures for this user. |
eMailSignature works with all Microsoft Office Outlook versions and with
OWA for Exchange 2003 and 2007. eMailSignature is not a server product, but the Cockpit can be installed on a server, so that remote access and possibility for administration is ensured. Exchange is not needed for eMailSignature to work, nor is anything needed installed on any Exchange Servers.
In the default installation package, for the settings database a Microsoft Access database is used. We also recommend using SQL Server for the settings database, if it is necessary. The necessary script for this scenario is available on our web site
www.emailsignature.com.
Note: You should only install eMailSignature once. You can also install the Cockpit on your super users' PCs. You do not need to install anything on any other PCs; however, all users must run the sign.exe executable file.
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