Re: Several SMTP servers with Postfix

From: Christian Barmala (barmala_at_gmx.net)
Date: 08/29/03 

Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2003 20:38:18 +0200

"Holger Petersen" <hp@kbbs.org> wrote:
> gg.2.schandl@spamgourmet.com (Bernd) writes:
> > I am using SuSE 8.2 with Postfix as the MTA. Is it possible to have
> > Postfix use different SMTP servers for outgoing mail depending on
> > the From-address in the email?
> Why not depending otn the " To: " - adress?

SMTP servers usually relay ...

a) if they are responsible for the domain in the to-address
but they will reject DUL addresses for Spam protection. This however is
usually the case for home users, who connect their SOHO server vie T-DSL, so
there remains ...

b) if you have an account on their site, which means, they are responsible
for the domain in the from address.
I suppose Bernd has multiple addresses at multiple email providers and wants
to use their server as a smart host.

Christian

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