System Administration Guide: Network Services

Administering Mail Alias Files (Task Map)

The following table describes the procedures for administering mail alias files. For more information about this topic, refer to Mail Alias Files in Chapter 14, Mail Services (Reference).

Task	Description	For Instructions
Managing alias entries in an NIS+ `mail_aliases` table	If your name service is NIS+, use these procedures to manage the contents of your `mail_aliases` table. Initiate an NIS+ `mail_aliases` table.	How to Initiate an NIS+ `mail_aliases` Table
	List the contents of the NIS+ `mail_aliases` table. This procedure includes examples of how to list individual entries and how to list partial matches.	How to List the Contents of the NIS+ `mail_aliases` Table
	Add aliases to the NIS+ `mail_aliases` table from the command line.	How to Add Aliases to the NIS+ `mail_aliases` Table From the Command Line
	Add entries by editing an NIS+ `mail_aliases` table.	How to Add Entries by Editing an NIS+ `mail_aliases` Table
	Edit entries in an NIS+ `mail_aliases` table. This procedure includes an example of how to delete an entry.	How to Edit Entries in an NIS+ `mail_aliases` Table
Setting up an NIS `mail.aliases` map	If your name service is NIS, follow these instructions to facilitate aliasing with a `mail.aliases` map.	How to Set Up an NIS `mail.aliases` Map
Setting up a local mail alias file	If you are not using a name service (such as NIS or NIS+), follow these instructions to facilitate aliasing with the `/etc/mail/aliases` file.	How to Set Up a Local Mail Alias File
Creating a keyed map file	Use these steps to facilitate aliasing with a keyed map file.	How to Create a Keyed Map File
Setting up the `postmaster` alias	Use the procedures in this section to manage the `postmaster` alias. You must have this alias.	Managing the `postmaster` Alias