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Old 11-04-2004, 03:00 AM   #1
p_penduko
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Migrating machine users to virtual users


im currently changing my company's current email system.. my problem is, how can i transfer/migrate the current machine users to a virtual user in the new server????
 
Old 11-04-2004, 07:13 AM   #2
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Use LDAP if they have actual /etc/passwd type accounts..
 
Old 11-04-2004, 07:37 AM   #3
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You can also use SQL or flat files to store virtual user information. There's no best way to do it, it just depends on your requirements and what your mail software supports.
 
  


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