Re: [exim] retry with a different router if delivery failed

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Author: Jeremy Harris
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To: exim-users
Subject: Re: [exim] retry with a different router if delivery failed
On 01/10/16 21:47, Felix Schwarz wrote:
> Did I miss anything obvious?


That's about the size of it. But Heiko had a better
suggestion.


> One thing annoys me a bit: Exim has a "new" events mechanism. Just by the name
> it sounds like I should be able to utilize that. So maybe "if <delivery
> failure> and HOST == XXX" -> "run external command/use router Y"
> Is that within the scope of Exim's events (maybe just not implemented yet)?
> That would be perfect for us.


External command yes, redirect routing no.

>> Or you could set up ETRN.
>
> Well, the backend system is a bit ... limited. Currently it supports POP and
> (very basic) SMTP only...


Obviously, you should make it run Exim.

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Cheers,
Jeremy