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== INVESTIGATION 2: INSTALL, CONFIGURE & RUN WEBMAIL APPLICATION (Roundcube Mail) ==
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|width="10%" | [[Image:Roundcube.png|thumb|right|200px|'''Roundcube''' webmail application Logo<br>GPL,<br> https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1772791]]
|width="10%" |[[Image:roundcube-pic.png|thumb|right|300px|Screencapture of '''roundcube''' webmail application running in order to send and receive mail messages via a web-browser.]]
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In the investigation, we will simply install, configure and run the '''roundcube''' webmail application.
'''Perform the following steps:'''
#Perform a search on the roundcube application in order to access the website.
#Either Download the "zipped tarball" from their website from a direct link or use the wget command to download directly from a download link (This part may take some effort depending on the Sourceforge website).
#Extract the "zipped tarball" and rename the generated directory that contains download source code to: '''webmail'''.
#In the directory now named "webmail", there will be a file named '''INSTALL''' which will walk you through the rest of the Roundcube installation.<br><br>Some installation tips to consider:
::* Be careful about copying & pasting the MySQL setup part: take time and pay attention to detail: do not try to "rush it".
::* You will need to install several additional Apache modules including: '''php-xml''', '''php-pdo''', and '''php-mysql'''.
::* Don't forget to set the password in the roundcube configuration.
<ol><li value="3">Note that both of your IMAP and SMTP servers are on different machines (i.e. not on vm1). Therefore, you will need to set the following options for Roundcube:</li></ol>
::* '''$config['smtp_server']'''
::* '''$config['default_host']'''
::* '''$config['default_port']'''
:::'''NOTE:''' The last <u>two</u> entries above refer to your IMAP server
<ol><li value="4">You should be able to test the configuration in your Roundcube installer after completing Step 3.</li><li>Try to test if the roundcube webmail application is working by sending and receiving e-mail messages.</li></ol>
'''Record steps, commands, and your observations in INVESTIGATION 2 in your OPS335 lab log-book'''
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<!--::<span style="color:green;font-size:1.5em;">✓</span>Your webmail showing your inbox
::<span style="color:green;font-size:1.5em;">✓</span>Your webmail sending an email out
::<span style="color:green;font-size:1.5em;">✓</span>You receiving that mail on an exernal account-->
<!--# How does a webmail application differ from using another MUA like Thunderbird?-->
<!--# List the additional Apache modules that are required in order to run the Roundcube web application?-->
Removing the hidden webmail content now that it is in lab 8.
'''Record steps, commands, and your observations on this investigation in your OPS335 lab log-book'''
== COMPLETING THE LAB ==
'''Arrange evidence (command output) for each of these items on your screen, then ask your instructor to review them and sign off on the lab's completion:'''
To be completed by an instructor who uses in-class submissions.
# What does the term LAMP stand for? Briefly describe the purpose of each of the following items in LAMP.
# What is the major difference between a static web document and a dynamic document?
# What does the term "server-side programming" mean?
# What is the purpose of creating and using an index.html file?
# What is the purpose of creating and using an index.php file?