[uptimejeff]

Disclaimer- this is not a comprehensive backup plan.. this could be part of one- but it’s not complete…
It would be MUCH better than nothing though 🙂

At minimum, user SuperDuper to do automated nightly smart-backup (incremental vs erase/backup) to an external firewire drive.
Event better, do the same to more than 1 drive.

To backup OD automatically requires a script…. Unless you have frequent updates to your users/groups, why don’t you just make regular dumps via serveradmin (to a folder on your boot drive) then these dumps will be backed up with your clone routine.

Jeff

[uptimejeff]

I you are concerned, then boot from another volume when you make the clone… then you are sure that all files are not active.
There are many ways to do this- one option, you could boot from your installer CD and use Disk Util to clone (it’s called Restore in Disk Util)

That said….
I’ve never had an issue with a cloned OD Master, even when the clone was made while the system was live.
That’s not to say it won’t happen to you though 🙂
You are making backups of your OD (ldap) database, right?

You backup scheme should contain several layers…. app/db dumps, raid/mirror, clones, offsite
There are 100 ways of doing this… so I can’t say what is best for you.
Clones can save your butt.. you should be cloning at least 1 generation and ideally 2 or 3 generations of the OS so you have fall-back options.
Additionally, dump your OD (ldap) database and any other DB files on a regular schedule.

Jeff

[uptimejeff]

The best advice I can give you is to clone your drive(s) to another volume(s).
This allows you to roll-back should there by any issues with the update.
[b]You should be cloning for alot of reasons

[/b]It’s best to stop services during the clone, but not required….

Carbon Copy Cloner is nice/free but might leave you with more questions.
SuperDuper is easier and has a nice friendly (green or red) feedback after the clone is done.
The defaults in either program are fine.

Jeff

[uptimejeff]

It’s best if you list the steps you took (vs saying you did everything)….

Did you enable PLAIN imap authentication?
Did you add sieve to /etc/services?

Jeff
http://mac007.com

[uptimejeff]

This post is a little old, so probably solved……

You can fix the clamav error by deleting the clamav db. Try this:

sudo serveradmin stop mail
sudo rm /var/clamav/main.cvd
sudo -u clamav freshclam

Then rebuild you cyrus database. I prefer using mailbfr, download from:
http://osx.topicdesk.com/downloads
Run the command:
sudo mailbfr -f

Then start mail service:
sudo serveradmin start mail

That should resolve the issue(s)

Jeff

[uptimejeff]

Time zones correct on server & client ?

Jeff

http://mac007.com

[uptimejeff]

What is your domain name? (there’s not much of a point in masking it)
With this, it’s easy to check your DNS and the postfix server’s hostname.

Jeff

[uptimejeff]

Better late than never….. If you’re still having this issue, you’ll need to share your config for an assist. Please post the unmodified output of the following command run from Terminal:
postconf -n

Also, I’m assuming web and mail are on same machine..?

Jeff

[uptimejeff]

Of course, imap needs to be enabled on your server.

You need to add an account to /etc/imapd.conf which IS main ebaled (in WGM, mail is enabled). Neither root or the cyrusimap user would have mail enabled, so they won’t work.
It’s also a good idea not to use a real mail account (one which a person uses).

So here’s a suggestion.
In WGM, add a non-admin user ‘SirAdmin’, give it a password and make sure mail is enabled for that user.
in /etc/imapd.conf change:
admins: cyrusimap
to
admins: cyrusimap siradmin

Stop/Start mail service

Then you should be able to use SirAdmin with your new siradmin account.

[uptimejeff]

If you are using the content filter, you are probably seeing bounces from the content filter (amavisd).

Jeff

[uptimejeff]

You can increase the number of recipients by editing:
/etc/postfix/main.cf
At the bottom, add:
default_recipient_limit = 2500

See this page to learn how to modify many of the postfix default settings:
http://www.postfix.org/postconf.5.html

Your other question, about enabling SMTP Auth.. Look in ServerAdmin
Mail:Settings:Advanced:Security
You will see checkboxes to enable SMTP Authentication.

Jeff

[uptimejeff]

In ServerAdmin:Mail:Settings:Advanced:Hosting

Make sure your domain is in Local Host Aliases.
If not, then add the domain (just the domain, not full host name)- then stop/start mail service.

If that doesn’t solve it, then post the unmodified output of this command run from Terminal:
postconf -n

Jeff

[uptimejeff]

I have several client using BEFVP41 routers with IPSecuritas 2.1
This setup has been very reliable, more reliable than the OS X Server’s VPN service.
According to one client, the connection is significantly faster when transferring files (AFP) over VPN using the Linksys/IpSecuritas vs Built-in VPN Server (PPTP).

If you want screen-shots of the router and IPSecuritas settings, contact me on email or iChat at jdj_at_mac.com

JJ

[uptimejeff]

Are you running OS X Server 10.4?
If so, you’ll see an option in ServerAdmin to “Copy All Mail to:”

I’m not sure if the 10.3 GUI includes this. You can always set it manually in:
/etc/postfix/main.cf
Add this parameter:
always_bcc =

Jeff

[uptimejeff]

you might want to try turning off the content filter, Stop/Start mail service, then issue

sudo postsuper -r ALL

man postsuper
for more info

Jeff

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