Sun Java System Messaging Server 6 2005Q4 Administration Guide

Preface

This guide explains how to administer the Sun Java^TM 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.

Who Should Use This Book

You 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 6 2005Q4 Deployment Planning Guide.

Before You Read This Book

This book assumes that you are responsible for administering the Messaging Server software and that you have a general understanding of the following:

The Internet and the World Wide Web
Messaging Server protocols
Sun Java^TM System Administration Server
Sun Java^TM System Directory Server and LDAP
Sun Java^TM System Console
System administration and networking
General deployment architectures

How This Book Is Organized

This manual contains the following chapters and appendix:

Table P–1 How This Book Is Organized


Chapter	Description
Preface	General information about using this book.
Chapter 1, Post-install Tasks and Layout	Describes the tasks required to get you to a point where you have a functioning Messaging Server.
Chapter 2, Upgrading to Sun Java System Messaging Server	Describes how to upgrade from Messaging Server 5.2 to this version of Messaging Server.
Chapter 3, Configuring High Availability	Provides information on how to configure the Veritas Cluster Server and Sun Cluster high availability clustering software for use with the Messaging Server.
Chapter 4, Configuring General Messaging Capabilities	Describes the general Messaging Server tasks.
Chapter 5, Configuring POP, IMAP, and HTTP Services	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.
Chapter 6, Enabling Single Sign-On (SSO)	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.
Chapter 8, MTA Concepts	Provides a conceptual description of the MTA.
Chapter 9, MTA Address Translation and Routing	Describes Address Translation and Routing.
Chapter 10, About MTA Services and Configuration	Describes MTA services and configuration.
Chapter 11, Configuring Rewrite Rules	Describes how to configure rewrite rules in the imta.cnf file.
Chapter 12, Configuring Channel Definitions	Explains how to use channel keyword definitions in the MTA configuration file imta.cnf.
Chapter 13, Using Predefined Channels	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.
Chapter 15, LMTP Delivery	Describes LMTP operation and deployment.
Chapter 16, Vacation Automatic Message Reply	Describes the vacation autoreply mechanism.
Chapter 17, Mail Filtering and Access Control	Discusses how to filter mail based on its source (sender, IP address and so on) or header strings.
Chapter 18, Managing the Message Store	Describes the message store and its administration interface.
Chapter 19, Configuring Security and Access Control	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.
Chapter 21, Managing Logging	Describes Messaging Server logging facility.
Chapter 22, Troubleshooting the MTA	Describes common tools, methods, and procedures for troubleshooting the MTA.
Chapter 23, Monitoring Messaging Server	Describes the monitoring of the Messaging Server.
Appendix A, SNMP Support	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.
Appendix D, Short Message Service (SMS)	Describes how to implement the Short Message Service (SMS).
Appendix E, Installation Worksheets	Provides worksheets by which you can plan your installation.

Messaging Server Documentation Set

The following table summarizes the books included in the Messaging Server core documentation set.

Table P–2 Messaging Server Documentation


Document Title	Contents
Sun Java System Messaging Server 6 2005Q4 Administration Reference	Provides detailed reference information on Messaging Server commands, `configutil` parameters, configuration files and options, and supported standards.
Sun Java System Communications Services 6 2005Q4 Deployment Planning Guide	Contains the information you need to deploy Sun Java System Communications Services including Messaging Server.
Sun Java System Communications Services 6 2005Q4 Delegated Administrator Guide	Explains how to configure and administer Sun Java System Communications Services Delegated Administrator. Also describes the Delegated Administrator commands.
Sun Java System Communications Services 6 2005Q4 Schema Migration Guide	Describes how to migrate Sun Java System LDAP Directory data from LDAP Schema 1 to LDAP Schema 2 for System Messaging Server and Calendar Server.
Sun Java System Communications Services 6 2005Q4 Event Notification Service Guide	Describes the Event Notification Service (ENS) architecture and APIs for Messaging Server and Calendar Server. It gives detailed instructions on the ENS APIs that you can use to customize your server installation.
Sun Java System Communications Services 2005Q4 Release Notes	Contains important information available at the time of release of Sun Java System Messaging Server 6 2005Q4. New features and enhancements, known issues and limitations, and other information are also addressed here.
Sun Java System Communications Services 6 2005Q4 Schema Reference	Serves as a reference for schema information for Messaging Server and Calendar Server.
Sun Java System Communications Express 6 2005Q4 Administration Guide	Describes how to administer Communications Express and its accompanying software components.
Sun Java System Communications Express 6 2005Q4 Customization Guide	Explains how to customize the look and feel of Communications Express. Focuses on how to perform the most commonly requested customizations.
Sun Java Enterprise System 2005Q4 Installation Guide for UNIX	Contains the information you need to install the Sun Java Enterprise System (Java ES) software.
Sun Java System Messaging Server 6 2005Q4 MTA Developer’s Reference	Describes the Messaging Server Message Transfer Agent (MTA) Software Development Kit (SDK) and Callable Send facility.
Sun Java Enterprise System Glossary	Glossary.
Sun Java System Messaging Server Documentation Collection	All the Messaging Server Documentation.
Sun Java Enterprise System Documentation Collection	Sun Java Enterprise System documentation.

In addition, use the following URL to see the documentation that applies to all Communications Services products:

Related Books

The http://docs.sun.com^SM web site enables you to access Sun technical documentation online. You can browse the archive or search for a specific book title or subject.

For other server documentation related to deploying Messaging Server, go to the following:

Access Manager documentation: http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/coll/1292.1
Calendar Server documentation: http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/coll/1313.1
Communications Express documentation: http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/coll/1312.1
Directory Server documentation: http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/coll/1316.1
Instant Messaging documentation: http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/coll/1309.1
Messaging Server documentation: http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/coll/1312.1

Default Path and File Names

The following table describes the default path and file name that are used in this book.

Table P–3 Default Paths and File Names


Placeholder	Description	Default Value
`msg_svr_base`	Represents the base installation directory for Messaging Server. The Messaging Server default base installation and product directory depends on your specific platform.	Solaris systems: `/opt/SUNWmgsr` Linux systems: `/opt/sun/messaging`

Typographic Conventions

The following table describes the typographic changes that are used in this book.

Table P–4 Typographic Conventions


Typeface	Meaning	Example
`AaBbCc123`	The names of commands, files, and directories, and onscreen computer output	Edit your `.login` file. Use `ls -a` to list all files. `machine_name% you have mail.`
`AaBbCc123`	What you type, contrasted with onscreen computer output	`machine_name%` `su` `Password:`
`AaBbCc123`	A placeholder to be replaced with a real name or value	The command to remove a file is `rm` `filename`.
AaBbCc123	Book titles, new terms, and terms to be emphasized (note that some emphasized items appear bold online)	Read Chapter 6 in the User's Guide. A cache is a copy that is stored locally. Do not save the file.

Shell Prompts in Command Examples

The following table shows default system prompts and superuser prompts.

Table P–5 Shell Prompts


Shell	Prompt
C shell on UNIX and Linux systems	`machine_name%`
C shell superuser on UNIX and Linux systems	`machine_name#`
Bourne shell and Korn shell on UNIX and Linux systems	`$`
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser on UNIX and Linux systems	`#`
Microsoft Windows command line	`C:\`

Symbol Conventions

The following table explains symbols that might be used in this book.

Table P–6 Symbol Conventions


Symbol	Description	Example	Meaning
`[ ]`	Contains optional arguments and command options.	`ls [-l]`	The `-l` option is not required.
`{ \| }`	Contains a set of choices for a required command option.	`-d {y\|n}`	The `-d` option requires that you use either the `y` argument or the `n` argument.
`${ }`	Indicates a variable reference.	`${com.sun.javaRoot}`	References the value of the `com.sun.javaRoot` variable.
-	Joins simultaneous multiple keystrokes.	Control-A	Press the Control key while you press the A key.
+	Joins consecutive multiple keystrokes.	Ctrl+A+N	Press the Control key, release it, and then press the subsequent keys.
->	Indicates menu item selection in a graphical user interface.	File -> New -> Templates	From the File menu, choose New. From the New submenu, choose Templates.

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