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AIX Version 4.3 Commands Reference, Volume 4

newaliases Command

Purpose

Builds a new copy of the alias database from the /etc/aliases file.

Syntax

/usr/sbin/newaliases

Description

The newaliases command builds a new copy of the alias database from the /etc/aliases file. Running this command is equivalent to running the sendmail command with the -bi flag.

Files

/usr/sbin/newaliases Contains the newaliases command.
/etc/aliases
                          Contains source for the aliases for the sendmail command.
/etc/aliasesDB directory Contains the binary files created by the newaliases command.

Related Information

The sendmail command.

Managing Mail Aliases and How to Build the Alias Database in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Communications and Networks.


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