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Multiple queue configurations / installations of sendmail 8.12.6 on same machine

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From: Frederick E. Hughes
Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2002 19:49
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At the location I work, we are trying to combine two Solaris 8
machines with dual network cards into one multihomed machine. The
first machine is a DNS server and mailserver. The second machine is a
mailserver within a subdomain of the first domain. The Second machine
performs bulk outgoing mailings only and has the queues adjusted to
such a point that if there is no answer within short period of time it
deletes all remaining messages and perpares for another bulk mailing
of new messages. Is there a way to adjust the queue setting for both
requirements (ie 5 days for the first and 2 minutes for the second)
through a single installation of sendmail or is multiple installations
of sendmail required? If multiple installations are required, what
method can I use to accomplish this? ie port configurations, directory
locations, Build parameters, virtual domain configurations, multiple
queues configs...

  Don't ask why they are asking for this to be done, it makes no sense
to me, other than to give me a headache ... or at least I feel that
way right now! I have spent 4 days going through FAQS, HELP PAGES,
INSTALL PAGES, and README FILES. My last alternative is to read the
sendmail book from cover to cover. yuck!

  Getting the primary sendmail to work was a no brainer, however
getting the bulk mailing from the second has me stumped. Maybe there
is a reason as to why this is so difficult.

  Has any one else done anything like this? If anyone has ever
installed 2 working copies of sendmail on the same machine we would
appreciate any assistance and guidance you could provide and you would
be my HERO for the week!

Seriously though I need some help...
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From: hughesf@simcenter.hua.army.mil (Frederick E. Hughes)
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Subject: Multiple queue configurations / installations of sendmail 8.12.6 on same machine
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