From: Kyle Dent (kdentseaglass.com)
Date: Mon Dec 01 2003 - 15:38:20 CST

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On Mon, 1 Dec 2003 tallisontacocat.net wrote:

> I've got a question about using a database for the access table.
>
> The intention is to, by default, REJECT or DEFER email while using a
> database for keeping a list of 'OK' addresses.
>
> Is the answer this simple:
>
> smtpd_helo_restrictions = postgresql:/etc/postfix/sql_access.cf... reject
> smtpd_sender_restrictions = postgresql:/etc/postfix/sql_access.cf... reject
>
> and to put the 'OK' addresses into the database?

Only if the question is 'How do I create an open relay?' :-) You
cannot allow relaying based on any client-supplied info (other
than IP address). Look into SASL authentication or one of the
before-POP solutions. See http://www.postfix.org/docs.html.

> Also, I didn't see many examples on the use of postgresql...
> Any suggestions on how best to use postgres for the database?

Works the same as MySQL if those examples help.

Kyle

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