Re[2]: [Exim] Overhead using perl for SQL authentication.

Hello Greg,

Thursday, March 14, 2002, 11:06:33 PM, you wrote:

GW> On 14 March 2002, Garrett Richmond said:
>> I'm currently running a NT based Imail server that uses a MSSQL user
>> database. I would like to convert it to linux and run exim but I need to
>> keep the SQL user database. I know exim can use sql via a perl integration
>> but I am concerned about system load. The machine is a dual 600 mhz with
>> 512mb ram serving about 7000 users. I would appreciate any input anyone has
>> on the subject.

GW> Exim can do SQL queries on its own -- it doesn't need Perl for that.

I'm goning to migrate from exim's own sql-implementation to perl
database lookups because its more flexible.
i made some performance tests and it seems to be no big differece:)
i would not concern about that.

robert