Dovecot is an open source IMAP and POP3 server for Linux/UNIX-like systems, released under the MIT License and GNU LGPL v2.1. This permissive licensing ensures it can be freely used in both open source and commercial applications.

Key features of Dovecot:

• High-performance, secure IMAP and POP3 server implementation
• Excellent standards compliance and interoperability
• Advanced mail storage optimizations and indexing
• Comprehensive authentication and encryption support

Kubernetes Compatibility:

• Official Docker images maintained by the Dovecot team
• Available on Docker Hub as 'dovecot/dovecot'
• Well-suited for containerized deployments
• Supports stateful workload patterns

The software is actively maintained by the Dovecot team and Open Systems Oy, with both community and commercial support available. Regular security updates and maintenance releases ensure the software remains reliable and secure.

Deployment