Re: [exim] Set smtp_accept_max per host

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Author: Tony Finch
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To: Doug
CC: exim-users
Subject: Re: [exim] Set smtp_accept_max per host
> > > 300 per smtp connection from specific /19, /24 and some smaller networks.
> >
> > Why do you think this will help?
>
> It will help the users we need to allow in sending mail.


No it won't. Exim's main overhead from the point of view of providing
service is per connection, not per command or per message. Therefore you
don't need to worry so much about resource usage after a connection has
been established. In order to control connections, use smtp_accept_max,
smtp_accept_reserve, smtp_reserve_hosts, and perhaps
smtp_accept_max_per_host.

> A pointer to the relevant section of documentation would be useful.


Load spec.txt into an editor and use the search facility. These options
are all in the main configuration section.

Tony.
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