On 7/23/2016 1:08 PM, Vasileios Vlachos wrote:
> Hello Noel,
> 
>> While you can use an IP in mynetworks, it is only resolved on
>> startup, ...
> 
> I am using an IP at the moment; did you mean I can use an A record
> as well (since you talk about resolution next)? 

Misspoke... I meant a hostname.  Funny how you can think one thing
and type something totally opposite.

> 
> I didn't know about $max_use and $max_idle. I also didn't know that
> a possible A record will only be resolved on startup. A
> configuration that would serve as a workaround due to this behaviour
> makes me think it might not be worth it.

For a low-volume low-effort application, using a hostname that
"usually" works might be adequate.  Using a one-line delivery filter
makes it reliable -- meaning no lost mail -- but with delivery
delays when the IP changes.

> 
> I will have a go on the TLS solution you suggested though.

Yes, using TLS certs is a proper and robust solution.

The other possible solution is a vpn back to the main server.  A vpn
is a good solution if you control the boxes on both ends and want to
share services in addition to email.  There's lots of VPNs to choose
from; I like OpenVPN since it's secure, reliable, and pretty easy to
set up.


  -- Noel Jones

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