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> I have a question regarding the queue handling methods in Postfix.
>
> Is there a way to guarantee that messages that come in through the
> smtpd(8) server, will be delivered to local mailboxes in the exact
> same order by the local(8) delivery agent ?
There is no first-in/first-out guarantee, except when the queue is empty.
> Under normal, but also
> non-normal times, heavy incoming traffic for example.
>
> Also, I have the same question if the message destination address is a
> virtual alias, that points to several destinations, let's say 1 local
> and 1 remote. Will a busy remote defer the delivery of the local
> recipient of the message ?
Postfix schedules local and smtp deliveries in parallel.
Wietse
