Topic: Mail forwarding with v3.1

[Christo Pretorius]

Hi,

I'd like to know if it is possible to change e-smith v3.1 to forward
all OUTBOUND e-mail message to another server. We have a MS Proxy
server with a virus and content scanner on it. In order for the scanner to
scan the messages and attachments for viruses etc., all mail needs to be
forwarded to the proxy server from where it will be send to the recipient
after the scanning is complete. I've searched the e-smith manual, but
there is no information which tells you how to forward e-mail messages.

Thanx in advance for any help.

Christo Pretorius

[Carl Enset]

"from some QMail doc from somewhere:"
> Qmail takes explicit routes from the file
>  /var/qmail/control/smtproutes. If your ISP's mail host is
>  smtp.yourisp.net, put in it a line containing
> :smtp.yourisp.net
>
> (The part before the colon is the domain to route through that
> server, with nothing before the colon meaning to make it the
> default.)

E-Smith uses the QMail Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) so for addition information try: http://www.qmail.org/

For other people reading this post, with E-smith 4.0bx has an option to set the default route from the web interface.
> E-smith server can deliver outgoing messages directly to their
> destination (recommended in most cases) or can deliver them
> via your Internet provider's SMTP server (recommended if you
> have an unreliable Internet connection or are using a
> residential Internet service). If using your Internet
> provider's SMTP server, specify its  hostname or IP address
> below. Otherwise leave this field blank.