When the mail server sends mail to other mail servers it becomes
2023
When the mail server sends mail to other mail servers it becomes
Answer: A. SMTP client — When a mail server sends mail to another mail server, it acts as an SMTP client. It initiates the connection using the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) to…
- A.
SMTP client
- B.
SMTP server
- C.
peer
- D.
More than one of the above
- E.
None of the above
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Correct answer: A
When a mail server sends mail to another mail server, it acts as an SMTP client. It initiates the connection using the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) to deliver the message. The receiving server acts as the SMTP server. This client-server model ensures reliable mail delivery across networks.
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