AWS邮件系统技术咨询：寻求可部署的邮件收发、账户管理及Web界面服务

Got it, since SES doesn't meet your need for user account management and a web-based email client, here are the most practical options to deploy on AWS:

1. AWS WorkMail (Official Managed Solution) #

This is probably your best bet—it's AWS's fully managed business email and calendaring service, built exactly for use cases like yours:

• Account Management: Create, delete, and manage user accounts directly via the AWS Console, AWS CLI (aws workmail commands), or the WorkMail API. You can even integrate with AWS IAM for centralized identity management.
• Webmail Interface: Comes with a built-in, user-friendly web client for reading/writing emails, managing calendars, and contacts—no need to set up extra tools.
• Email Delivery: Handles sending/receiving emails reliably, with built-in spam filtering and compliance features. You can also route emails through SES if you need additional delivery controls.
• Low Maintenance: AWS takes care of server updates, security, and uptime, so you don't have to worry about infrastructure management.

2. Self-Hosted Open-Source Email Stacks on EC2 #

If you prefer full control over your email setup, you can deploy open-source tools on an EC2 instance:

• Core Stack: Pair a mail transfer agent (MTA) like Postfix (for sending/receiving) with an IMAP/POP3 server like Dovecot (for storing and accessing emails).
• Webmail Interface: Add tools like Roundcube or RainLoop—both are lightweight, open-source webmail clients that integrate seamlessly with Postfix/Dovecot.
• Account Management: Use tools like postadmin (for Postfix/Dovecot) or integrate with LDAP for centralized user management. You can also write custom scripts to automate account creation/deletion via CLI commands.
• Storage & Security: Attach EBS volumes for email storage (or back up to S3), use ACM to get free SSL certificates for your webmail domain, and configure security groups to restrict incoming/outgoing traffic to necessary ports (25, 465, 587, 143, 993).

3. Managed Enterprise Email Platforms on AWS #

For more advanced features (like team collaboration, shared folders, or advanced admin controls), you can deploy enterprise-grade platforms on EC2 or use their cloud-hosted versions with AWS integration:

• Zimbra: A popular open-source/enterprise email platform with a full-featured webmail interface, built-in account management tools, and support for custom domains. You can deploy it on EC2 instances and use RDS for database storage, S3 for attachment backups.
• Kolab: Another open-source groupware solution that includes email, calendars, and file sharing. It offers admin panels for user account management and can be hosted on AWS with scalable infrastructure.

Key Notes #

• For self-hosted setups, make sure to configure proper DNS records (MX, SPF, DKIM) to ensure email deliverability and avoid being marked as spam.
• AWS WorkMail is the most hassle-free option if you don't want to handle server maintenance, while self-hosted stacks give you maximum customization.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Francisco Souza