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 |
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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. | |
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. | ||
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 |
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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. | ||
Setting up an NIS mail.aliases map |
If your name service is NIS, follow these instructions to facilitate aliasing with a 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. | |
Creating a keyed map file |
Use these steps to facilitate aliasing with 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. |