SpamAssassin

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SpamAssassin

• Bradley N. Terhune
• [phone]
• Bterhune_at_utmem.edu

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Introduction

• To clarify what Spam Assassin is, what it can do,
  and how it works
• It is my hope that you will come away more
  comfortable with configuring Spam Assassin

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Outline

• What is SpamAssassin
• What is the deal with the things
• Why wont my Spam folder appear?

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What is Spam Assassin?

• Evaluates and rates every email coming into your
  UT email account
• Takes actions depending on how the email rates
  according to SpamAssassins rules

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What is the deal with the things?

• Every email gets a certain number of .
• That is how SpamAssassin rates email.
• The more the more likely it is spam.

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Configuring Spam Filter

• There are several ways to get to the spam filter
  configuration page
• The fastest is to browse to this address
• http//helpdesk.utmem.edu
• Click on Click here to configure your spam
  filter.

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Where is the Spam Folder?

• Must have spam in it before it will appear
• Must rebuild folder list for it to appear

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