Creating a New Domain
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Agent Software on a Different Server than the Domain and Post Office
When you run the MTA on a different server from where its directory structures and databases are
located, you need to provide adequate access.
MTA Access to New Post Offices: Mapped and UNC Links vs. TCP/IP Links
If the new domain will include multiple post offices, the post offices will probably reside on
different servers from where the domain is located. If you plan to use mapped or UNC links between
the domain and its post offices, the MTA requires the same access to the post office directories as it
requires to the domain directory.
Figure 8-8
MTA Access Using Mapped or UNC Links
To avoid these direct network access requirements between the MTA and its post offices, you can
use TCP/IP links between the domain and its post offices.
NetWare:
If the NetWare MTA needs direct network access to another NetWare server, you must
add the
/dn
switch or the
/user
and
/password
switches to the MTA startup file to provide
authentication information.
Linux:
If the Linux MTA needs direct network access to another Linux server, you must mount the
file system where the domain is located before you start the Linux MTA.
Windows:
If the Windows MTA needs direct network access to another Windows server, you must
map a drive to the other server before you start the Windows MTA.
NetWare:
If the NetWare MTA needs access to a post office on another NetWare server, you must
add the
/dn
switch or the
/user
and
/password
switches to the MTA startup file to provide
authentication information.
Linux:
N/A. The Linux MTA requires TCP/IP links to the POA.
Windows:
If the Windows MTA needs access to a post office on another Windows server, you must
map a drive to the other server before you start the Windows MTA.
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