Configuration process

Procedure

Perform the following steps to configure SMTP:

  1. Verify TCP/IP profile statements in the TCP/IP profile data set.
  2. Update the SMTP cataloged procedure SEZAINST(SMTPPROC).
  3. Customize the SMTPNOTE CLIST and modify parmlib members.
  4. Customize the SMTP mail headers (optional).
  5. Set up a TCP-to-NJE mail gateway (optional).
  6. Specify configuration statements in the SMTP configuration data set.
  7. Create an SMTP security table (optional).
  8. Enable SMTP domain name resolution.
  9. Enable sending messages to SMTP users and users on an IP Network.
  10. Optionally, design SMTP exit to inspect and filter unwanted mail (spam).
  11. Set up automation to monitor how much mail is queued.