The following table describes the procedures for administering mail alias files. For more information on this topic, refer to Mail Alias Files in Chapter 23, 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. Learn how to list, add, edit, and delete entries. | |
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. |