[qmailtoaster] Auto backup and restore

Hi List, looking at modifying the backup and restore scripts, to allow me to backup, then scp the tar file to my backup server, then run a cron job to do the restore . Always having a replacement server ready. However I continually run into the problem asking for the mysql password. Any

Re: [qmailtoaster] Auto backup and restore

Thanks Erik that worked great. I have also created a howto for the Backup and restore automation. I will post it shortly Madmac Eric Shubert wrote: madmac wrote: Hi List, looking at modifying the backup and restore scripts, to allow me to backup, then scp the tar file to my backup server

[qmailtoaster] Auto backup and restore

worked, this is a true working environment, not a Lab test. Any errors found please let me know, but as i said , it works for me. MadMac - Managed Qmailtoaster servers are now available Visit

Re: [qmailtoaster] Auto backup and restore

will do.. Eric Shubert wrote: Thanks for posting to the list, Madmac. Do you think you might find time to post it to the wiki? It's really pretty easy. madmac wrote: Thanks Erik that worked great. I have also created a howto for the Backup and restore automation. I will post it shortly

[qmailtoaster] Adding to Wiki

Hi Guys , I guess I need a crash course in adding stuff to the wiki. Registerd and logged in, cannot see where to add content. Thanks Mad Mac - Managed Qmailtoaster servers are now available

Re: [qmailtoaster] smtp authentication question

Hi rajesh My server was doing the same crap, Download and install rkhunter, then run it. I found it was my server that was comprimised , not the user. Hope it helps 24x7ser...@24x7server.net wrote: hi i will clarify myself i had a customer abc.com with email id ; u...@abc.com his machine

[qmailtoaster] QMTISO.COM

Jake , I think it will be much quicker for you to upload the ISO and VM images than for me to download from your server and upload to mine, What you think, or do you have a quicker download. Thanks Dave -

Re: [qmailtoaster] Clam-AV and backups

Hi David, For backups, there is already installed the qtp-backup scrip. I use this to do a daily backup, to the default /backup folder. I then scp the backup to a second server, in case of Primary server failure I also added my howto on the wiki, just search for automated backup. madmac David

[qmailtoaster] error in logs

Can anyone tell me waht this error means and how to fix please. it is in: /var/log/secure , multiple times sorry, you must have a tty to run sudo ; TTY=unknown ; PWD=/ ; USER=vpopmail ; COMM AND=/usr/bin/sa-learn --sync Maybe something to do with spamassasin? thanks madmac

[qmailtoaster] GONE

Got a call from some clients, they can no longer access email/webmail I log in to my server at http//ipaddress/qcontrol list domains: All gone??/ What file keeps track of the domains? and use IDs and password ? Is it mysql? Is there anyway to get the daya back All the folders are

Re: [qmailtoaster] GONE

update: I can still send email to and from that server, IE this email account ? madmac wrote: Got a call from some clients, they can no longer access email/webmail I log in to my server at http//ipaddress/qcontrol list domains: All gone??/ What file keeps track of the domains

Re: [qmailtoaster] GONE

Update 2 I connected to the databes using, Navicvat mysql, Everything looks OK in the vpopmail database and domain/users info is correct. madmac wrote: I am thinking the assing file is corrupt as some users are getting an error saying something about assign? Any Ideas. madmac wrote

Re: [qmailtoaster] GONE

thing in the qcontrol windows are messed up , IE the users passwords and name and quota. I tried to delete the domain, enterd YES to the question, but it dows not delete either. Thanks madmac wrote: Update 2 I connected to the databes using, Navicvat mysql, Everything looks OK in the vpopmail

Re: [qmailtoaster] GONE

Managed to delete the domain in the cli, but get an error re-adding inCLI or qcontrol Error: no authentication database connection madmac wrote: Update 2 I connected to the databes using, Navicvat mysql, Everything looks OK in the vpopmail database and domain/users info is correct

Re: [qmailtoaster] GONE

df -h /dev/sda2 144G 50G 87G 37% / /dev/sda1 99M 24M 70M 26% /boot tmpfs 505M 0 505M 0% /dev/shm Alex Kisakye wrote: Could you check your disk space?? Alex -Original Message- From: madmac [mailto:sysad...@tricubemedia.com

Re: [qmailtoaster] GONE

Nope, standalone HP rack serevr 4 gb ram Xeon processor, 160 Gb HDD Patrick Ring wrote: Is this running on a VMWare ESXi guest? Patrick M. Ring P. Ring Technologies Louisiana Web Host, LLC. 985-868-4200 -Original Message- From: madmac [mailto:sysad...@tricubemedia.com] Sent

[qmailtoaster] Qutoa

Getting Quota at 90% warnings, But the accounts are set to NOQUOTA. The HDD still has 150 GB free, Any Ideas why and how to fix it plesae. Thanks - Qmailtoaster is sponsored by Vickers Consulting Group

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: Qutoa

Thanks Eric for the rapid response. I will try that and report back. Eric Shubert wrote: madmac wrote: Getting Quota at 90% warnings, But the accounts are set to NOQUOTA. The HDD still has 150 GB free, Any Ideas why and how to fix it plesae. Thanks

[qmailtoaster] Invalid recipient

Hi List Somehow now All external email are now being blocked as Invalid recipients. All internal domains can still send to each other. This happened just after using Jakes replication video method I reset blacklist to none, and spf checking off, for now. Still same , all external email being

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: Invalid recipient

/cdb not readable in human format: ? What should the permissions be and owners. Thanks Eric Shubert wrote: madmac wrote: Hi List Somehow now All external email are now being blocked as Invalid recipients. All internal domains can still send to each other. This happened just after using

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: Invalid recipient

So should , all my domain be in the /var/qmail/control/rcpthosts I will manuall re-add them and try. Eric Shubert wrote: techyguru.com should be in your rcpthosts file. That's what determines which domains your server will receive email for. madmac wrote: Hi Erick: /var/qmail/control

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: Invalid recipient

if I am wrong, Thanks Eric Shubert wrote: Yes, up to 50. If you have more than 50, the excess goes in the morercpthosts file. madmac wrote: So should , all my domain be in the /var/qmail/control/rcpthosts I will manuall re-add them and try. Eric Shubert wrote: techyguru.com should

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: Invalid recipient

My error, you are very much corect Jake. It is also in the script you sent, I copied and pasted the bottom portion . Again my error , Thanks for clearing it up. I will run it again on 2 VMs, just for my own sanity. Thanks Jake Vickers wrote: On 03/01/2010 02:04 PM, madmac wrote

Re: [qmailtoaster] how to set up a replicated Qmail toaster system

I can verify they are complete and do work correctly when RTFM or in this case the Videos. Thanks again Jake. Jake Vickers wrote: On 03/04/2010 07:28 AM, Malik Madni wrote: how can i find the help about how to set up a replicated Qmail toaster system? as on http://video.qmailtoaster.com

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: Invalid recipient

Did it again, I must be doing something else wrong. Jake Can I contact you by email directly. to go though the initial sync script Thanks Jake Vickers wrote: On 03/04/2010 10:44 AM, madmac wrote: My error, you are very much corect Jake. It is also in the script you sent, I copied

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: SV: SV: SV: The vmware machine

I am looking in to the missing PDF. And unzipping the VM to confirm the passwords, As Jake said earlier, the root password should be password I will confirm. Jake Vickers wrote: On 03/08/2010 10:20 AM, Eric Shubert wrote: Which VM are you talking about? I believe there was another one

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: SV: SV: SV: The vmware machine

I can confirm that the VM ( qmail-intel-vm-1.4.1.zip ) root password is password I will re-upload with the PDF in the ZIP file tonight. Thanks Jake Vickers wrote: On 03/08/2010 10:20 AM, Eric Shubert wrote: Which VM are you talking about? I believe there was another one posted recently on

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: Qmail VM

Hi Erick, No tweaking of the VM done, The HDD size is now 200gb scsi The rar file is 1.1Gb Eric Shubert wrote: madmac wrote: Hi Guys N Gals I have taken the opportunity to rebuild the qmail VM completely, all updated etc. I have also re added the missing PDF. you can down load via Jakes

[qmailtoaster] error 5.1.1

Hi guys recently stared getting a load of this: *511 sorry, recipient address has invalid format (#5.1.1 -chkuser)* But looking at the emails being sent, they are correct, no funky characters. found this on google : SMTP Error 511 : Bad email address. This error is similar to error 510 and as

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: Chkuser

Hi eric So on the link below, it says we can change things if we dont like them eg: CHKUSER_RCPTFORMAT_STRING 2.0.5 defined "511 sorry, recipient address has invalid format (#5.1.1 - chkuser)\r\n" Error handled by chkuser and emitted by

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: error 5.1.1

Thanks for the rply eric, This happens when a clienet sends to multiple emails at the same time, from Outlook, I will check the logs, and also try what you nentioned in the other email.. ref: chkuser Thanks Eric Shubert wrote: madmac wrote: Hi guys recently stared getting a load

Re: [qmailtoaster] spam

of firewall rules just for the bad IP`s. Can you also show what to add to the tcp.smtp, in case I want to use that method Any one tried using, Inter7`s tcpblocker? Thanks Jake Vickers wrote: On 03/23/2010 11:00 AM, madmac wrote: Some of our clients are saying they are getting tons more spam

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: spam

Thanks eric for the input, I will try spamdyke on a test box first, Can you point me to the config files for blocking IP`s etc. Eric Shubert wrote: madmac wrote: Some of our clients are saying they are getting tons more spam than usual. I have them send me the IP`s from the email headers

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: spam

. There are also blacklist_keywords, blacklist_rdns, blacklist_recipients and blacklist_senders files. You should read through the spamdyke documentation (at http://spamdyke.org) before adjusting any of the configuration settings. madmac wrote: Thanks eric for the input, I will try spamdyke

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: spam

Last question, Should the need arise, what is the removal command for spamdyke. Thanks madmac wrote: Awesome, thanks eric Eric Shubert wrote: With spamdyke, you probably won't need to block specific IPs. These addresses most likely will have something else about them (missing

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: spam

Sorry, did some more digging and found it. Disabling If you need to disable spamdyke, run the following commands: # cd /var/qmail/supervise/smtp # ln -sf run.dist run # qmailctl restart madmac wrote: Last question, Should the need arise, what is the removal command for spamdyke

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: spam

Also, it is on the wiki: http://wiki.qmailtoaster.com/index.php/Spamdyke Thanks madmac wrote: Sorry, did some more digging and found it. Disabling If you need to disable spamdyke, run the following commands: # cd /var/qmail/supervise/smtp # ln -sf run.dist run # qmailctl restart

Re: [qmailtoaster] spam

Now at 5829 , still counting. madmac - Original Message - From: test To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 1:05 PM Subject: [qmailtoaster] spam I received reports today that my qmail server was spaamming, and trying to get into others ssh

Re: [qmailtoaster] spam

-- From: madmac [mailto:sysad...@tricubemedia.com] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 12:23 PM To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Subject: Re: [qmailtoaster] spam Now at 5829 , still counting. madmac - Original Message - From: test

Re: [qmailtoaster] spam

To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 5:53 PM Subject: Re: [qmailtoaster] spam On 04/08/2010 04:21 PM, madmac wrote: Well anyone that can guess my passwords must be amazing. Let alone get through the elaborate firewall system. ssh port is non

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: spam

Subject: [qmailtoaster] Re: spam Jake Vickers wrote: On 04/08/2010 04:21 PM, madmac wrote: Well anyone that can guess my passwords must be amazing. Let alone get through the elaborate firewall system. ssh port is non standard But I agree, this box is compromised some how File count now

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: spam

.*)$ https://%{SERVER_NAME}$1 [L,R] Then # service httpd restart madmac wrote: Is there then a way to secure squirrelmail, or any other webmail prog. This is a default install of qmail with the ISO. Not having it is not an option, as most of the clients can only use webmail as they are on the road

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: spam

to confirm security, I will make it ( The VM ) avaliable. Thanks all: madmac - Original Message - From: madmac sysad...@tricubemedia.com To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 2:28 PM Subject: Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: spam Thanks Eric and Jake, Will test

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: spam

: On 04/09/2010 05:26 PM, Eric Shubert wrote: Jake Vickers wrote: On 04/09/2010 11:25 AM, madmac wrote: Is there then a way to secure squirrelmail, or any other webmail prog. This is a default install of qmail with the ISO. Not having it is not an option, as most of the clients can only use

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: spam

Ok I got it, brain fart - Original Message - From: madmac sysad...@tricubemedia.com To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 3:06 PM Subject: Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: spam Sorry eric I have just got to ask; what is TTBOMK - Original Message

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: spam

-Original Message- From: madmac [mailto:sysad...@tricubemedia.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 4:01 PM To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Subject: Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: spam Ok Guys n Gals I have rebuilt a new toaster on VM, from scratch. Using the CentQMT5-1.2.0.iso I am going to make

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: spam

my method on the wiki for all. If the mods think it usefull. more soon. - Original Message - From: madmac sysad...@tricubemedia.com To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 1:31 PM Subject: Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: spam Ok so far: I have a new install

[qmailtoaster] Toaster Down

HI can anyone else confirm www.qmailtoaster.com is down

[qmailtoaster] New Qmail VM

The VM is a RAR compressed file, you will need Winrar, or unrar to extract the files. The VM and doc will also be on the download site: ( uploading NOW ) The older VM will be removed also. http://techyguru.com Thanks , MadMac

[qmailtoaster] Clarification.

Can anyone help me : what does this command do skip_rbl_checks 1 do i set it to skip_rbl_checks 0 To forece rbl check? Thanks

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: Clarification.

: [qmailtoaster] Re: Clarification. madmac wrote: Can anyone help me : what does this command do skip_rbl_checks 1 do i set it to skip_rbl_checks 0 To forece rbl check? Thanks 1 is true 0 is false skip_rbl_checks = 1 skips them. skip_rbl_checks = 0 activates them. -- -Eric 'shubes

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: Clarification.

specific file ? ie where is the generated whitelist Thanks From: Postmaster To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Cc: madmac Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 1:59 PM Subject: Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: Clarification. Whitelist a Sender or Domain in SpamAssassin To whitelist individual

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: Clarification.

Sounds like it is misleading. Thanks for the clarification. madmac - Original Message - From: Kent Busbee kbus...@northlakechristian.org To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 3:00 PM Subject: Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: Clarification. I don't think

[qmailtoaster] Lists

Hi Guys, Is there an easy way to add multiple users to a domain mailing list eg: a...@mydomain.com, without having to type each email individually Thanks

Re: [qmailtoaster] Lists

Thanks Just made my day a great deal better. - Original Message - From: Sergio Rosa To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 5:15 PM Subject: Re: [qmailtoaster] Lists On 12/05/2010 23:30, madmac wrote: Hi Guys, Is there an easy way

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: Webmail SSL

) ultra secure. Link to it from Jake`s site ,http://iso.qmailtoaster.com/ or if the link is still down, download direct from my server http://techyguru.com If there is a working solution to get the correct redirect working, I will add it to the VM Image and re-upload. Thanks All madmac

[qmailtoaster] appologies

my appologies to all, for the unintended hijak on said thread. madmac

[qmailtoaster] VM image

Hi guys, I have just finished updating the qmail VM Image as of Oct 6th 2010. It has all yum updates, and qmail updates. up to today On Centos 5.5 you can get it via the link on Jakes site ofr direct from here: http://www.techyguru.com/ Enjoy madmac

Re: [qmailtoaster] VM image

There is a link on Jakes site , if its the older 1.4.1 VM Or again you can download direct from my site, Click on the VM Image madmac The QMT ISO-1.4.1 is also there - Original Message - From: nishant amin igonish...@gmail.com To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Sent: Thursday

Re: [qmailtoaster] VM image

No Jake. I just checked on your site http://iso.qmailtoaster.com/ The VM ware link is still the same. madmac - Original Message - From: Jake Vickers j...@qmailtoaster.com To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Sent: Friday, October 08, 2010 8:25 AM Subject: Re: [qmailtoaster] VM image

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: Message not sent. Server replied: 354 Problem in qmail

Should that not be : yum -y install bind caching-nameserver madmac - Original Message - From: Eric Shubert e...@shubes.net To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 10:17 AM Subject: [qmailtoaster] Re: Message not sent. Server replied: 354 Problem

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: Hello, problem with autentications

ESXi memory, from the VMware site , it links here.: http://www.kingston.com/branded/pdf_files/memory_provisioning_recommendations_vi3.pdf Hope it helps madmac - Original Message - From: Eric Shubert e...@shubes.net To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Sent: Thursday, November 04

[qmailtoaster] Doubles

Hi list, Randomly, users are getting two of each email, Is there a log that we can check , or any other area to check. Thanks madmac

Re: [qmailtoaster] new iso

Hay David, Do youself a favour abd buy the ISO, it does make the install simple, and it just works. I also bought the Replication videos, so if you are looking for the Uptime you should also consider that. Qmail-Toaster Rocks madmac - Original Message - From: David

Re: [qmailtoaster] Re: Blackberry

Thanks Eric, I have now removed these type of entries, nobody complained so fa, so I guess I ddi not need them. Thanks again madmac - Original Message - From: Eric Shubert e...@shubes.net To: qmailtoaster-list@qmailtoaster.com Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 10:18 AM Subject