System Administration Guide: Resource Management and Network Services

Administering Mail Alias Files (Task Map)

The following table describes the procedures for administering mail alias files. For more information on this topic, refer to "Mail Alias Files" in Chapter 26, 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. Learn how to list, add, edit, and delete entries.	"How to Manage Alias 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"