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8.2.7 Deciding Where to Install the Agent Software
You must run a new instance of the MTA for each new domain. To review the functions of the MTA
for the domain, see
Section 40.4, “Role of the Message Transfer Agent,” on page 608 . For complete
installation instructions and system requirements, see “ Installing GroupWise Agents ” in the
GroupWise 7 Installation Guide .
When planning the installation of the MTA, you need to consider how the new domain links to
existing domains and how the new domain will link to its post offices. For an overview of link
configuration, see
Chapter 10, “Managing the Links between Domains and Post Offices,” on
page 137 .
The MTA requires direct network access to the domain directory so that it can write to the domain
database (
wpdomain.db
) and, depending on the link configuration, to each post office directory so
that it can write to the POA input queues. Consider the following alternatives when selecting a
location for the MTA relative to the domain and its post offices:
Š “MTA Access to the New Domain: Local vs. Remote” on page 118
Š
“MTA Access to New Post Offices: Mapped and UNC Links vs. TCP/IP Links” on page 119
Š “Cross-Platform Access Issues” on page 120
MTA Access to the New Domain: Local vs. Remote
Running the MTA locally on the same server where the domain and post offices reside simplifies
network connections (no login is required), reduces network traffic, and protects database integrity.
In the following diagram, the agent software is installed on the same server where the domain and
post office reside.
Figure 8-6
Agent Software on the Same Server with the Domain and Post Office
WORKSHEET
Under Item 4: Domain Database Location , enter the full path for the domain directory.
Under Item 9: Network Type , enter the type of network in use at that location.
WORKSHEET
Under Item 11: Agent Location , indicate whether you plan to run the MTA on the same server where the
domain directory is located (recommended), or on a different server.
Under Item 12: Agent Platform , enter the platform of the server where the MTA will run (NetWare, Linux,
or Windows).
Acct-Dom
Acct-PO1
POA MTA
Dev-Dom
Dev-PO1
POA MTA