CT a écrit : > I have several boxes that "check" my relay every 40 seconds to > check that the server is up. > > After multiple attempts to get the number of checks reduced I would > like the know the preferred way to block specific IP addresses in Postfix. > > I have no issue with checks.. but every 40 seconds is ridiculous. >
the first answer is: try to reach their abuse/postmaster. if you fail, then firewall them. if so, just DROP their traffic (this will cause more delay on their side). you can also redirect their traffic to a "slow silly server" ("torture server").