Re: [Assp-user] ASSP and Backup MTA

[Daniel L. M. <dm...@am...>]

On 06/10/2010 05:00 AM, Patrick Farley wrote:
> What is the most reliable way to handle mail from a backup MTA in ASSP?  I'd
> like to have our offsite MTA send mail to ASSP where it's filtered and sent
> downstream, but what is the best way to accomplish this without punishing
> the MTA?  Or are people doing something different altogether?  I'd like to
> hear some ideas.
>    
Short answer:  Don't.

Slightly longer answer:  It has the potential for a major headache.  Don't.

Ok - at least some explanation:  If you cannot GUARANTEE that each mail 
server has IDENTICAL configuration, with IDENTICAL FILTERS and 
PROCESSING - you are going out of your way to cause migraines.

If you do have 100% control over multiple mailservers, then it's 
possible - the question is whether or not it's a good idea.  If you're a 
regional mail service provider - then you may need to.  But if you're 
trying to provide reliable filtered mail for your own organization - I 
can't see many reasons for off-site servers.

-- 
Daniel