Re: [exim] Set smtp_accept_max per host

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Author: Doug
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To: exim-users
Subject: Re: [exim] Set smtp_accept_max per host
OK.

How about setting recipients_max per host IP. Then a list of certain
users can send out more messages per connection. Can the reserve_hosts
be given a higher value for this variable?


On 4/19/05, Tony Finch <dot@???> wrote:
> > > > 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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