Configure postfix as a backup for Exchange
Problem
- I want to use postfix on a virtual server as a backup in case my Exchange is down. Postfix should accept every mail and deliver it to the Exchange server instantly or wait until the Exchange server is available.
Requirements
- Existing postfix installation
- Existing Exchange installation
Step 1
- Login to your virtual server via ssh.
Step 2
- Create and open the file
/etc/postfix/transport
- Insert
domain.com smtp:exchangehost.name
for every domain you want to relay on its own line. - Run
postmap /etc/postfix/transport
Step 3
- Edit
/etc/postfix/main.cf
- Insert
relay_domains = domain.com
. If you want multiple domains, separate them with a space. - Insert
transport_maps = hash:/etc/postfix/transport
- Run
/etc/init.d/postfix reload