The Mail Express application is composed of the following components:
Server Applications—The Server applications of Mail Express are the “brains” of the system. Using settings and configuration defined by the Mail Express administrator, web server applications transfer, store, and manage all of the files processed by the system. A database application stores and provides data regarding all of the file transfers that pass through the system and the configuration changes that are requested by the administrator
Administration Portal—As with any enterprise level software, Mail Express provides an interface that allows the “owner” of the application access to system configuration and management, sender administration, and transaction auditing. Mail Express offers a web interface that an administrator (either an IT administrator or a business unit manager, depending on who within an organization owns the solution) can use to access all of the necessary management features and functions.
Outlook Add-In—The Microsoft Outlook Add-In provides the ability to send files automatically using Mail Express via the normal Outlook messaging workflow based either on predetermined use cases (either administrator or sender defined) or in an ad hoc manner using Mail Express tools that are integrated into the Outlook User Interfaces. No Mail Express-specific action will be required by the sender after the initial installation and configuration of the Add-In.
Internal Web Portal – Mail Express includes an Internal Portal, a web page from which internal parties can send files to recipients inside or outside the organization. The Internal Portal provides a web-based alternative to using the Outlook Add-In and is driven by a set of administrative settings that are shared with the Add-In.
Package Drop-off—Mail Express includes a Drop-off Portal, a web page from which external parties can send files to Mail Express customers. The Package Drop-off Portal provides a bi-directional flow of information between you and your partners.
Package Pick-up—Mail Express provides multiple options for recipients to download the files that have been sent to them. Recipients have the ability to download files instantly by clicking on the links provided in an email or by visiting the Pick-Up portal where files are listed for download.
Reply Portal—When an internal or external user receives an email from a Mail Express user, the email can contain a link to the Reply portal in which recipients can respond to the email to return files to the sender.
The following diagram provides an example of the location of the Mail Express Server in the network: