The following table describes the procedures for administering mail alias files. For more information about this topic, refer to Mail Alias Files in Chapter 14, Mail Services (Reference).
Task
Description
For Instructions
Managing alias entries in an NIS+ mail_aliases table
If your name service is NIS+, use these procedures to manage the contents of your mail_aliases table.
Initiate an NIS+ mail_aliases table.
How to Initiate an NIS+ mail_aliases Table
List the contents of the NIS+ mail_aliases table.
This procedure includes examples of how to list individual entries and how to list partial matches.
How to List the Contents of the NIS+ mail_aliases Table
Add aliases to the NIS+ mail_aliases table from the command line.
How to Add Aliases to the NIS+ mail_aliases Table From the Command Line
Add entries by editing an NIS+ mail_aliases table.
How to Add Entries by Editing an NIS+ mail_aliases Table
Edit entries in an NIS+ mail_aliases table.
This procedure includes an example of how to delete an entry.
How to Edit Entries in an NIS+ mail_aliases Table
Setting up an NIS mail.aliases map
If your name service is NIS, follow these instructions to facilitate aliasing with a mail.aliases map.
How to Set Up an NIS mail.aliases Map
Setting up a local mail alias file
If you are not using a name service (such as NIS or NIS+), follow these instructions to facilitate aliasing with the /etc/mail/aliases file.
How to Set Up a Local Mail Alias File
Creating a keyed map file
Use these steps to facilitate aliasing with a keyed map file.
How to Create a Keyed Map File
Setting up the postmaster alias
Use the procedures in this section to manage the postmaster alias. You must have this alias.
Managing the postmaster Alias
