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Author: Philip Hazel
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To: Paul Mansfield
CC: exim-users
Subject: Re: [EXIM] Discrepancy in definition of relay_domains_include_local_mx
On Tue, 24 Feb 1998, Paul Mansfield wrote:

> In the main part of the specification, it says that
>    relay_domains_include_local_mx
> means Exim will act as an MX for any domain for which it is in that domains'
> MX records.

>
> However, in the 'Other policy controls on incoming mail' section, under
> subsection 'Control of relaying', it says Exim will only act as an MX
> if it is the final (lowest MX record) MX host for that domain.
>
> Which is true?


Well spotted! In fact, the second of those is incorrect and I will fix
it in the next edition.

> Can we make Exim act as an MX backup automagically detecting MX records?


Yes. The effect of setting relay_domains_include_local_mx is as if any
domain with an MX pointing at the local host were included in
relay_domains.

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