Builds a new copy of the alias database from the mail aliases file.
newaliases
The newaliases command builds a new copy of the alias database for the /etc/mail/aliases file. It must be run each time this file is changed in order for the changes to take effect. Running this command is equivalent to running the sendmail command with the -bi flag.
| 0 | Exits successfully. |
| >0 | An error occurred. |
| /usr/sbin/newaliases | Contains the newaliases command. |
| /etc/mailaliases | Contains source for the mail aliases file command. |
| /etc/aliasesDB directory | Contains the binary files created by the newaliases command. |
The sendmail command.
Managing Mail Aliases and How to Build the Alias Database in AIX 5L Version 5.1 System Management Guide: Communications and Networks.