Sun Java System Messaging Server 6 2005Q1 MTA Developer's Reference |
Preface
This manual describes the Sun Java System Messaging Server 6 2005Q1 Message Transfer Agent (MTA) Software Development Kit (SDK) and Callable Send facility.
Topics covered in this chapter include:
Who Should Use This BookWhile this document is primarily intended for system programmers writing mail software, system managers wishing to become more familiar with the inner workings of the MTA may also benefit from a casual reading of this manual.
Programmers wishing to write gateways or channels should use the MTA SDK. Programmers writing code merely to send mail will probably find the Callable Send facility sufficient for their needs.
Before You Read This BookA working knowledge of the following material is essential to programmers writing software that will create electronic mail messages with the MTA SDK:
How This Book Is OrganizedThis manual describes two distinct interfaces. Each interface has an introductory chapter and a reference chapter and corresponding appendixes. The chapters are described in the table below.
Conventions Used in This Book
The tables in this section describe the conventions used in this book.
Typographic Conventions
The following table describes the typographic changes used in this book.
Symbols
The following table describes the symbol conventions used in this book.
Default Paths and File Names
The following table describes the default paths and file names used in this book.
Command Line Prompts
Command line prompts (for example, % for a C-Shell, or $ for a Korn or Bourne shell) are not displayed in the examples. Depending on which operating system you are using, you will see a variety of different command line prompts. However, you should enter the command as it appears in the document unless specifically noted otherwise.
Related DocumentationThe http://docs.sun.comSM web site enables you to access Sun technical documentation online. You can browse the archive or search for a specific book title or subject.
Messaging Server Documents
Use the following URL to see all the Messaging Server documentation:
http://docs.sun.com/coll/MessagingServer_05q1
The Messaging Server product suite contains other products such as Sun Java System Console, Directory Server, and Administration Server. Documentation for these and other products can be found at the following URL:
http://docs.sun.com/db/prod/sunone
In addition to the software documentation, see the Messaging Server Software Forum for technical help on specific Messaging Server product questions. The forum can be found at the following URL:
http://swforum.sun.com/jive/forum.jsp?forum=15
Communications Services Documents
Use either one of the following URLs to see the documentation that applies to all Communications Services products:
http://docs.sun.com/coll/MessagingServer_05q1
The following documents are available:
- Sun Java System Communications Services Delegated Administrator Guide
- Sun Java System Communications Services Enterprise Deployment Planning Guide
- Sun Java System Communications Services Schema Migration Guide
- Sun Java System Communications Services Schema Reference
- Sun Java System Communications Services Event Notification Service Guide
- Sun Java System Communications Express Administration Guide
- Sun Java System Communications Express Customization Guide
Accessing Sun Resources OnlineFor product downloads, professional services, patches and support, and additional developer information, go to the following:
- Download Center
http://wwws.sun.com/software/download/- Professional Services
http://www.sun.com/service/sunps/sunone/index.html- Sun Enterprise Services, Solaris Patches, and Support
http://sunsolve.sun.com/- Developer Information
http://developers.sun.com/prodtech/index.html
Contacting Sun Technical SupportIf you have technical questions about this product that are not answered in the product documentation, go to http://www.sun.com/service/contacting.
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