This is because the application owners want a setup where they want to relay mails out ,only through an authenticated mail server (like postfix).
Thanks, Sriram. -----Original Message----- From: owner-postfix-us...@postfix.org [mailto:owner-postfix-us...@postfix.org] On Behalf Of Ralf Hildebrandt Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 3:18 AM To: postfix-users@postfix.org Subject: Re: Postfix Relay help * Sriram Nyshadham <sriram.nyshad...@netenrich.com>: > Hi All, > > I need help with the following scenario: > > > 1. We have an application which needs a mail relay to send emails out. Yes. > 2. I am trying to install postfix which acts only as a RELAY server > (without any mailboxes on it) Very simple. > Since I also need an authentication mechanism, Why would you need one? -- Ralf Hildebrandt Postfix - Einrichtung, Betrieb und Wartung Tel. +49 (0)30-450 570-155 http://www.computerbeschimpfung.de I have never seen anything fill up a vacuum so fast and still suck. -- Rob Pike, commenting on the X Window System. -------------------------------------------------- Confidentiality And Disclaimer Notice Please do not print this email unless it is absolutely necessary. The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted via email. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. ……www.netenrich.com -------------------------------------------------