This second edition of sendmail covers sendmail Version 8.8 from Berkeley and the standard versions available on most systems. It is far and away the most comprehensive book ever written on sendmail, the program that acts like a traffic cop in routing and delivering mail on Unix-based networks. Although sendmail is used on almost every Unix system, it's one of the last great uncharted territories--and most difficult utilities to learn--in Unix system administration. This book provides a complete sendmail tutorial, plus extensive reference material on every aspect of the program. What's more, it's authoritative, having been coauthored by Eric Allman, the developer of sendmail. In addition to Version 8.8, it covers earlier versions available on many systems, such as those found on Sun workstations. Part One is a tutorial on understanding sendmail; Part Two covers the building, installation, and m4 configuration of sendmail; Part Three covers practical issues in sendmail administration; Part Four is a comprehensive reference section; and Part Five consists of appendixes and a bibliography. In this second edition an expanded tutorial demonstrates hub's cf file and nullclient.mc. Other topics include the #error delivery agent, sendmail's exit values, MIME headers, and how to set up and use the user database, mailertable, and smrsh. Solution-oriented examples throughout the book help you solve your own sendmail problems. Plus, this edition is cross-referenced with section numbers.

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sendmail, 2nd Edition Review,  September 23 2001
Submitted by Tony Wu   [Respond | View]

Please give me the answer for the "Things to Try" section, because I can't complete the example which the book teach me to do. The reason is my sendmail version is more update than the book, so I believe it is not good for beginner,and I wish the publisher will update the information from the web, because I just brought this book. After that, I just feel it is helpless for me. Please update it.


sendmail, 2nd Edition Review,  August 17 2001
Submitted by dd   [Respond | View]

Very confusing. The layout and organization needs a complete overhaul. The info is there but getting it requires a lot of jumping around.


sendmail, 2nd Edition Review,  February 15 2001
Submitted by Andy Gram   [Respond | View]

Overall the book is just what the doctor ordered for getting on top of sendmail and managing it effectively. However, it was published in 1997, and there have been a lot of additions to sendmail recently, especially related to its anti-spam features. Here in February 2001, its price tag of $49.95 is firmly and consistently requesting, if not actually screaming, for an update, say a 3rd Edition, for example. If there is a 3rd Edition someday, you'll be able to acquire this edition in a previously-owned context for quite a bit less cost.

However, I would recommend it without any hesitation if it were the 3rd Edition, and it would be a very good value even at $49.95.


sendmail, 2nd Edition Review,  January 30 2001
Submitted by Impressed   [Respond | View]

I was very impressed with the book, the only problem was finding that some of the information was a bit out dated.. I and alot of other STONGLY suggest making a updated 3rd edition with the current information/utilities listing.. over all it make it quite easy to get a mail server going..


sendmail, 2nd Edition Review,  June 13 2000
Submitted by Brad Felber   [Respond | View]

If you're serious about getting a sendmail server up and running, you definatally need this book. It's a complex book because Sendmail is a complex program. It's not going to teach you what E-mail is, because you should already know that if you're setting up a mail server. But it will help you get your corporate e-mail up and running.


sendmail, 2nd Edition Review,  July 23 1999
Submitted by Aldo Watts   [Respond | View]



This book is written by programmers for programmers and is of absolutely NO help for anyone new to sendmail (unless you're a hard-core programmer). Like many ORA books it is unfortunately the only book on the subject, so if you need to do any serious work with sendmail you have no other option.



sendmail, 2nd Edition Review,  June 25 1998
Submitted by Jim Dandy   [Respond | View]



This book is wonderful. It is the most
complete reference on Sendmail. Period. It is
essential.

And, by the way, if you find this book too
technical then you probably shouldn't be messing
with sendmail anyway. Its technicality is what
makes this book so good.


sendmail, 2nd Edition Review,  April 08 1998
Submitted by Luke Ross - luke@sross.anglianet.co.uk   [Respond | View]



If you ever have to approach sendmail, then this is *the*
book. It covers all the possible options, files and
switches in full, and includes details on the new m4
files and option typed in v8 sendmail.

The introduction and beginners guide has perhaps a little
too steep a learning curve for beginners but is acceptable
for those with a vague knowledge of SMTP and a familiarity
with your OS.

Anybody who needs to use sendmail should acquire a copy
of 'the Bat Book', at least for reference.

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