Configuration
Avira GmbH
Avira AntiVir MailGate
28
Spool files
processing
If there is a virus/unwanted program detection, the directory
/var/spool/avmailgate/rejected/
contains:
z
df-
file
z
vf-
file or
mf-
file
These files can be processed by external programs or scripts, such as those set by
the
ExternalProgram
parameter (see
MailGate Configuration in
avmailgate.conf
– Page 28).
If no virus/unwanted program is detected, data files and control files are deleted
after scanning and sending the email.
5.2
MailGate Configuration in avmailgate.conf
The configuration file
avmailgate.conf
contains numerous parameters for working
with AntiVir MailGate.
Configuration
procedure
X
Edit
avmailgate.conf
according to your preferences.
X
Restart MailGate to activate the new settings:
/usr/lib/AntiVir/avmailgate restart
The entries in
avmailgate.conf
are described below, in thematic groups. These
entries only influence the actions of AntiVir MailGate and not other AntiVir
software.
When changing User, Group, PidDir or ListenAddress, you have to stop MailGate first.
User, Group
User/Group
:
The users and group for MailGate processes (they should not be
root
).
Default values:
User uucp
Group antivir
If these are modified, the access rights of the relevant directories must also be
changed.
Postmaster
Postmaster
:
The email address to receive alerts about concerning viruses/unwanted programs,
as well as other notifications:
Postmaster postmaster
If you modify this parameter, you must also change the value for
User
and
Group
in
/etc/avmailgate-scanner.conf.
See
Scanner Configuration in avmailgate-scanner.conf
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