local mail only...problems(new learner)

[Headmaster]

Hi,
I want to set up a small mail server on our network for internal use only. I've got it set up, but when I try to send mail to it, I get errors saying that the email address isn't valid. I've got BIND running, and it appears to be working. I'm not using a FQDN, just my workgroup name. I'm sure there is a way to get mail to other clients, example scott@diversifiedtech ...or not.
Thanks
Scott

 

[Headmaster]

ignore this... it was some dns issues I took care of !
Thanks

 

[Vince0000]

Can you maybe help me out...

I am setting up a Mailhub similar to what you mentioned and just want to get Local Mail running at this time and then move to Mail from a Exchange server being passed to the Sendmail server...

I edited the Sendmail.mc file etc I can send mail internally on the linux box from user to user but can't telnet or get my outlook express on the xp machine to communicate with the Linux box.

Thanks,
Vince

 

[Headmaster]

I had to set up a name server (BIND) to get this to work with my network. Then you've got to create MX records etc to get the machines to find your server.

I googled and found lots of help. Try this FAQ:

http://www.tek-tips.com/gfaqs.cfm/pid/950/fid/4149