Mdv2

Mdv2 is an obsolete version of the Microsoft Database Mail (DBM) system, a database mail service that was introduced as a replacement for the SQL Mail service in SQL Server. It was released as part of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 on April 19, 2007. Mdv2 improved upon the functionality of its predecessor and added several features, including improved reliability, scalability, and security.

One of the key features of Mdv2 was its support for encryption, which allowed for secure transmission of email messages. Additionally, Mdv2 could specify a custom message body when sending email messages, which provided more flexibility for administrators. However, the end-user experience was largely unchanged, with Mdv2 presenting a similar user interface as the previous SQL Mail service.

Despite its improvements, Mdv2 suffered from a number of limitations and criticisms. One of the major drawbacks was its lack of built-in support for attachments, which required administrators to use external tools to attach files to messages. Furthermore, Mdv2's performance and reliability issues were well-documented, with many users reporting dropped messages and notifications.

In 2011, Microsoft deprecated Mdv2 in favor of Database Mail 2008, a new version of the service that addressed many of Mdv2's limitations. Today, Database Mail 2008 is widely regarded as the preferred solution for database mail services. As Mdv2 is no longer supported by Microsoft, administrators are advised to migrate to Database Mail 2008 for continued support and development.