By default, a channel logs in each message in
/var/opt/SUNWmail/imta/log/mail.log_current. You can reconfigure the channel so that it logs in each message as it enters and is removed from the queue.A log entry consists of the following fields:
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Date and time that entry was made |
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Name of the source channel (channel that message originated from) |
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Name of the destination channel (channel that message needs to be delivered to) |
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Type of entry: |
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E = message was entered into the channel queue |
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D = message was removed from the channel queue |
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Q = an unsuccessful attempt was made to remove the message from the channel queue |
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Size of the message in kilobytes |
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Address in the From: header |
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Address in the To: header |
For more information refer to "Tracking Messages" on page 258 and the SIMS Reference Manual.
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To Configure Message Logging |
AdminConsole>IMTA>Channels>double-click channel>Properties>Logging
1. | From the Sections list of the channel property book, click Logging. |
To find out how to access the Channel property book, see "To Access Channels Property Book" on page 121. |
2. | To enable the logging of each message as it enters and is removed from the channel queue, click the check box. |
3. | Click the Apply button. |
You are prompted to restart the IMTA. Click Yes. |