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theist
Asked: 2011-07-20 01:35:56 +0800 CST

Is there an easy way to setup "example.com" MX records?

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I'm used to use /etc/hosts to fake "example.com" or other domains to point to my local web servers to make tests.

I'm trying to do some filtering tests on a multi-domain postfix and I need to fake several domain names to check how it responds without touching the real thing.

Is possible to do so, in a easy way, to make configuration test with a local mail server?

If it is not as easy tell me how to do it also :)

domain-name-system smtp mx-record hosts-file

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  1. Best Answer

    Set up a local DNS server that hosts a few sample domains (nonexistant in reality), complete with MX records and all. Then create a group of test mail servers with addresses as listed in the test domains.

    If you know DNS etc., it's really easy.

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