Distribution list from database

[kevin@wine.co.za]

A really nice feature I have seen in other mail servers is the ability to dynamically generate a distribution list from a database ( i.e) in the members tab you have the option to enter a sql statement that gets the relevant data ( name & eMail ) from a database - this then allows maintenance of the maillist through web forms etc.

[^DooM^]

You can do this with any language that you can directly access the database with such as PHP.

[kevin@wine.co.za]

How? There is no option in the Administrator to 'link' a maillist to a sql statement?
The thinking is that you already have a database of email addresses, and you want to 'point' the members list at this list (select email from mydata )

[kevin@wine.co.za]

Take a look at the implimentation in Rocklifes Mailsite.
You can set up a maillist address - myclients@mydoman.com and then use a 'select eMail, name at mydatabase' statement (and possible an odbc connection if remote) to dynamically populate the members list. This is EXTREMELY powerfull, as the members list can then be maintained seperately as part of a companies normal database