What is ESMTP in SAP BC-MID - Middleware?

SAP Term: ESMTP

• Component: BC-MID

• Component Name: Middleware

• Description: Extended Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. Enhanced version of SMTP that is fully downward-compatible with the SMTP protocol. Among the most important enhancements are the usage of 8-bit characters in ASCII code instead of 7-bit characters as in SMTP, and a restriction on the size of e-mails accepted by the server.

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• Key Concepts: 
  ESMTP stands for Extended Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. It is a protocol used to send emails over the internet. It is an extension of the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) and is used by SAP systems to send emails. 
  
  How to use it: 
  ESMTP is used by SAP systems to send emails. It is used in conjunction with the BC-MID Middleware Infrastructure component, which provides the necessary infrastructure for sending emails. The ESMTP protocol is used to authenticate the sender and receiver of the email, as well as to ensure that the email is delivered securely. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using ESMTP, it is important to ensure that the sender and receiver of the email are authenticated correctly. This can be done by using a secure authentication protocol such as TLS or SSL. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the email server is configured correctly in order for ESMTP to work properly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on ESMTP and how it works with SAP systems, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on ESMTP and how it works with SAP systems.