On Fri, 23 Jan 2004, Dale Qualls wrote:

> Config:
> 
> Server 1
> RH 8.0
> xmail 1.17
> SA 2.61
> CLAM
> sa_filter (not being used)
> checkvirus filter
> 3 domains
> 
> 
> 
> Server 2
> RH 8.0
> xmail 1.17
> custom domains with smtp relay for only the 3 domains on Server 1
> 
> 
> Issue:
> Server 1 works fine for sending mail.  Usually works fine for receiving =
> but for some reason some messages still come to Server 2. =20
> 
> Problem 1 when this happens:
> When this happens, the messages are then sent to Server 1 for delivery but =
> the headers show them coming from server 2. =20

Likely because they're sent by server2.



> Problem 2 when this happens:
> If the recipient doesn't exist (previous user) on Server 1 (where the =
> domains sit) it becomes frozen on Server 2 until I clear them.

The sender receiving a 5xx response should stop, and not try to iterate to 
other MXs.



> Problem 3 when this happens:
> If the message has a virus infected attachment it is then delivered to the =
> user (who is only attaching to Server 1 because it sits on the lan with =
> only internal DNS pointing to it) with the virus.  The anti-virus does NOT =
> catch the virus.  If the message comes to Server 1 (without any contact =
> with Server 2) the virus is caught by CLAM.
> 
> Why do the messages for dead accounts get pushed to Server 2?
> Why would Server 1 not catch the virus if the message comes to Server 1 =
> via Server 2?

No clue, since it depends on your scripts.



- Davide


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