Sun Java System Messaging Server 6 2005Q1 Administration Guide |
Preface
This guide explains how to administer the Sun Java System Messaging Server and its accompanying software components. Messaging Server provides a powerful and flexible cross-platform solution to meet the email needs of enterprises and messaging hosts of all sizes using open Internet standards.
Topics covered in this chapter include:
Who Should Use This BookYou should read this book if you are responsible for administering and deploying Messaging Server at your site. You should also have read the Sun Java System Communications Services Deployment Planning Guide (http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-0063).
Before You Read This Bookhis book assumes that you are responsible for installing the Messaging Server software and that you have a general understanding of the following:
How This Book Is OrganizedThis manual contains the following chapters and appendix:
Table 1 How This Book Is Organized
Chapter
Description
General information about using this book.
Describes the tasks required to get you to a point where you have a functioning Messaging Server.
Describes how to upgrade from Messaging Server 5.2 to Messaging Server 6 2005Q1.
Provides information on how to configure the Veritas Cluster Server and Sun Cluster high availability clustering software for use with the Messaging Server.
Describes the general Messaging Server tasks.
Describes how to configure your server to support POP, IMAP and HTTP services by using the Sun ONE Console or by using command-line utilities.
Explains how to enable Single Sign-On.
Chapter 7, "Configuring and Administering Multiplexor Services"
Describes the Messaging Multiplexor (MMP) for standard mail protocols (POP, IMAP and SMTP) and the Messenger Express Multiplexor used for the Messenger Express web interface.
Provides a conceptual description of the MTA.
Describes MTA Address Translation and Routing.
Describes general MTA services and configuration.
Describes how to configure rewrite rules in the imta.cnf file.
Explains how to use channel keyword definitions in the MTA configuration file imta.cnf.
Describes how to use pre-defined channel definitions in the MTA.
Chapter 14, "Integrating Spam and Virus Filtering Programs Into Messaging Server"
Describes how to integrate and configure spam and virus filtering software with Messaging Server.
Describes LMTP operation and deployment.
Describes the vacation autoreply mechanism.
Discusses how to filter mail based on its source (sender, IP address and so on) or header strings.
Describes the message store and its administration interface.
Describes how to configure security and access control to the messaging server.
Chapter 20, "Administering S/MIME for Communications Express Mail"
Describes how to administer S/MIME.
Describes Messaging Server logging facility.
Describes common tools, methods, and procedures for troubleshooting the MTA.
Describes the monitoring of the Messaging Server.
Describes how to enable SNMP support for the Messaging Server.
Appendix B, "Administering Event Notification Service in Messaging Server"
Describes how to enable the Event Notification Service Publisher (ENS Publisher) and administer Event Notification Service (ENS) in Messaging Server.
Appendix C, "Managing Mail Users and Mailing Lists with the Console Interface (NOT RECOMMENDED)"
NOT RECOMMENDED.
Describes how to implement the Short Message Service (SMS).
Provides worksheets by which you can plan your installation.
Complete list of terms that are used in this documentation set.
Index
Conventions Used in This BookThe 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 most 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 following documents are available:
- Sun Java SystemMessaging Server Release Notes (http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-0104)
- Sun Java System Messaging Server Adminstration Guide (http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-0105)
- Sun Java System Messaging Server Administration Reference (http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-0106)
- Sun Java System Messaging Server MTA Developer’s Reference (http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-0107)
- Sun Java System Messenger Express Customization Guide (http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-0108)
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/java.sys
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 the following URL 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 Messenger Express Customization Guide (http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-0108)
- Sun Java System Communications Services Delegated Administrator Guide (http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-0114)
- Sun Java System Communications Services Deployment Planning Guide (http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-0063)
- Sun Java System Communcations Services Schema Reference (http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-0113)
- Sun Java System Communications Services Schema Migration Guide (http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-0112)
- Sun Java System Event Notification Service Guide (http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-0109)
- Sun Java System Communications Express Administration Guide (http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-0115)
- Sun Java System Communications Express Customization Guide (http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-0116)
Where to Find This Manual OnlineYou can find the Messaging Server Adminstration Guide online in PDF and HTML formats. This book can be found at the following URLs:
(http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-0105)
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/sps.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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