FL17@DLRVMBS.BITNET (04/04/91)
To: info-iris@brl.mil 3-Apr-1991
sendmail.cf problem
Hi,
regarding the sendmail.cf problem consider the following real scenario:
- a large local net with no domain addressing
- about 100 SGI, SUN, DEC and IBM machines on this net
- plain /etc/hosts files (except on VM/MVS) with no domain
names (e.g. 129.247.35.6 hostname)
- some machines have interfaces to other nets
Practical experiences are:
- Non-SGI machines
Follow the instructions given in the documentation to get
the machine on the net and enjoy electronic mail including
forwarding of mail between all parties involved if the SGI
machines are configured as described below.
- SGI machines
Replace the sendmail.cf file supplied by an earlier version
(DZ5.6) and follow the instructions given in this script. Select
SGI as the domain name. Do not use a /etc/hosts file with domain
names, use the ordinary plain /etc/hosts file. Enjoy electronic
mail including forwarding of mail between all parties involved
exept with DEC VAX/VMS machines running the Wollongong WIN/TCP
software. Mail sent to these machines gets bounced ("Remote
protocol error").
It is a workaround for the configuration problem of SGI machines for the
scenario described above.
Much would be gained if SGI could come up with a configuration of their
current sendmail.cf file (IRIX 3.3.2) for a net with no domain addressing.
At least this would help those who had not a chance so far to switch to
domain addressing and it may be of interest to others, too.
Regards
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---------------------------------------------------------------------roberts@nimrod.wpd.sgi.com (roberts) (04/05/91)
In article <9104030418.aa00326@ADM.BRL.MIL>, FL17@DLRVMBS.BITNET writes: > Much would be gained if SGI could come up with a configuration of their > current sendmail.cf file (IRIX 3.3.2) for a net with no domain addressing. > At least this would help those who had not a chance so far to switch to > domain addressing and it may be of interest to others, too. The sendmail.cf file which comes with the prototype MX sendmail package currently available for anonymous FTP from SGI.COM [192.48.153.1] should solve this problem. A compressed tar file containing the sendmail binary, the sendmail.hf file, a skeleton sendmail.cf, and a self explanatory README file can be found in the ftp directory under the pathname sgi/sendmail/MX_sendmail/MX_sendmail.tar.Z Those wishing to experiment with this code should note that it is to be considered an unsupported prototype and that the following disclaimers apply in full: ---------- This software is provided without support and without any obligation on the part of Silicon Graphics, Inc. to assist in its use, correction, modification or enhancement. There is no guarantee that this software will be included in future software releases. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF DESIGN, MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE. In no event will Silicon Graphics, Inc. be liable for any lost revenue or profits or other special, indirect and consequential damages, even if Silicon Graphics, Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages. ---------- I will also make the sendmail.cf file separately available. It is virtually identical to the 3.3.2 sendmail.cf file with the following substantive changes: 565a565 > R$*<@$+.>$* $1<@$2>$3 delete any trailing dot 580a581 > R$*<@$+.>$* $1<@$2>$3 delete any trailing dot I am making it available in the ftp directory on SGI.COM under the pathname: sgi/sendmail/sendmail.cf Robert L. Stephens Silicon Graphics Inc. Mountain View, CA