[Mimedefang] Redirecting email with mimedefang

[Paul Murphy]

> what id like to know is it a good a idea to do with with 
> Mimedefang? Can this interrupt the whole filtering/scanning process?

Yes, MIMEDefang can do it using the functionality you described.

No, it is not a good idea to do it here.  The correct places are in the local
aliases file, or in virtusertable within Sendmail.  Both of these are dynamic
files, which can be updated on the fly.  On the other hand, your filter is
static, and any changes require a restart of MIMEDefang unless you're prepared
to wait until the multiplexor reaps old slaves and starts new ones.

Also, most admins will expect redirects to be done by Sendmail, and so the
transparency of your system is affected - important if you have multiple admins,
or you leave.

Best Wishes,

Paul.
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