Typically for a mapped or UNC link, the MTA for the sending domain writes (or "pushes") message files into the input queue subdirectories of the receiving domain. However, it is possible to change this configuration so the MTA for the receiving domain picks up (or "pulls") message files from the sending domain.
The transfer pull directory is a location in the sending domain where the MTA for the receiving domain can pick up message files (that is, "pull" them from the sending domain). It represents the only configuration where an MTA processes messages outside its own domain directory structure.
To set up a transfer pull configuration between domains:
Manually create a transfer directory with input queue subdirectories from which outgoing message files will be pulled.
The transfer directory must contain a wpcsin subdirectory, with standard priority 0 through 7 subdirectories beneath. For an example, see Alternate Link Configuration: Transfer Pull in Message Delivery to a Different Domain in Troubleshooting 3: Message Flow and Directory Structure. The transfer directory must be placed where both the sending and receiving MTAs have rights.
In ConsoleOne, modify the outgoing link from the sending domain so the MTA for the sending domain writes message files to the transfer directory, rather than directly to the receiving domain. See Modifying the Outgoing Transfer Pull Link.
In ConsoleOne, modify the incoming link to the receiving domain so the MTA for the receiving domain actively pulls message files from the TRANSFER directory, rather than waiting for them to be delivered. See Modifying the Incoming Transfer Pull Link.
Stop and restart the MTAs for both domains.
To modify the outgoing link in the transfer pull configuration:
In ConsoleOne, click Tools > GroupWise System Operations > Select Domain, browse to and select the domain database (wpdomain.dB) in the sending domain, click Open, then click OK.
Click Tools > GroupWise Utilities > Link Configuration.
In the drop-down list, select the sending domain.
Click View > Domain Links to view outbound and inbound links for the sending domain.
In the Outbound Links from sending_domain_name list box, double-click the receiving domain.
If you are using a UNC path, click Override to display the Path field.
In the Path or UNC Override field (depending on the selected protocol), specify the full path to the transfer directory you created.
You can use a UNC path for the NetWare and Windows MTA; you can use a mapped drive path for the Windows MTA only.
Click OK, click File > Exit, then click Yes to save the link changes for the sending domain and return to the main ConsoleOne window.
Continue with Modifying the Incoming Transfer Pull Link.
To modify the incoming link in the transfer pull configuration:
In ConsoleOne, click Tools > GroupWise System Operations > Select Domain, browse to and select the domain database (wpdomain.db) in the receiving domain, click Open, then click OK.
Click Tools > GroupWise Utilities > Link Configuration.
In the drop-down list, select the receiving domain.
Click View Domain Links to view outbound and inbound links for the receiving domain.
In the Outbound Links from receiving_domain_name list box, double-click the sending domain.
Verify that the information displayed in the Edit Domain Link dialog box is correct.
Click Transfer Pull Info.
Specify the full path to the transfer directory you created.
You can use a UNC path for the NetWare and Windows MTA; you can use a mapped drive path for the Windows MTA only.
Specify the number of seconds after which the MTA will check the transfer directory for message files to pull.
Specify the command needed to reestablish the connection with the transfer directory, if that connection should be broken for any reason.
Click OK until you return to the Link Configuration dialog box.
Click File > Exit, then click Yes to save the link changes for the receiving domain and return to the main ConsoleOne window.
Stop and restart the MTAs for both domains.