44.18 /ip

Binds the MTA to a specific IP address when the server where it runs uses multiple IP addresses. The specified IP address is associated with both ports used by the MTA (message transfer and HTTP) Without the /ip switch, the MTA binds to all available IP addresses. See Section 41.1.5, Binding the MTA to a Specific IP Address.

NetWare MTA

Linux MTA

Windows MTA

Syntax:

  • /ip-IP_address
  • /ip-”full_DNS_name
  • --ip IP_address
  • --ip “full_DNS_name
  • /ip-IP_address
  • /ip-”full_DNS_name

Example:

  • /ip-172.16.5.18
  • /ip-”mtasvr.provo.novell.com”
  • --ip 172.16.5.18
  • --ip “mtasvr.provo.novell.com”
  • /ip-172.16.5.18
  • /ip-”mtasvr.provo.novell.com”