How To View Pending Sendmail Emails - And How To Delete Them...
Oct 4, 2008
I am a PHP programmer, working on a script to notify me when a new file is uploaded to my website, thing is it sends on each new file and the database went screwy,
No I am getting a few thousand emails each day from my script, I think my cron job executed it several times,
Anyhow, I deleted the script but I am still getting mail,
I have my own dedicated..
How can I view and or purge the pending mail that is waiting to be sent?
I have rebooted and deleted the script itself, but still sendin me mail
Sep 4 19:11:11 debian sm-mta[25383]: l84FYDPw016811: to=, ctladdr= (2001/2001), delay=01:36:58, xdelay=00:00:00, mailer=esmtp, pri=930403, relay=lsean.ezweb.ne.jp., dsn=4.0.0, stat=Deferred: Connection timed out with lsean.ezweb.ne.jp. We're absolutely unable to track or find out who is sending it or how to stop this.
So I'm wondering if it is possible to prevent sendmail from sending to:
lsean.ezweb.ne.jp, OR docomo.ne.jp, OR softbank.ne.jp
/var/mail/vhostswww logs are not showing helpful info at all. Eg:
Code: --l84GRnX5029819.1188924137/debian--
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-2022-JP Mime-Version: 1.0 From: hanako.@docomo.ne.jp Subject: To: a_j.n-y_bluespider-tattoo@softbank.ne.jp Message-Id: <200709041410.l84EA0Fh007971@debian> Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2007 16:10:00 +0200 Tue, 4 Sep 2007 16:10:00 +0200 by debian (8.13.4/8.13.4/Submit) id l84EA0Fh007971; Received: (from vhostswww@localhost) for ; Tue, 4 Sep 2007 16:10:00 +0200 by debian (8.13.4/8.13.4/Debian-3sarge3) with ESMTP id l84EA0jk007973 Received: from debian (localhost [127.0.0.1]) Return-Path:
<<< 503 No recipients specified 550 5.1.1 ... User unknown <<< 550 Invalid recipient: >>> DATA ... while talking to mx.softbank.ne.jp.: ----- Transcript of session follows -----
(reason: 550 Invalid recipient: )
----- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors -----
from localhost [127.0.0.1] The original message was received at Tue, 4 Sep 2007 16:10:00 +0200
--l84GRnX5029819.1188924137/debian
This is a MIME-encapsulated message
Auto-Submitted: auto-generated (failure) Subject: Returned mail: see transcript for details boundary="l84GRnX5029819.1188924137/debian" Content-Type: multipart/report; report-type=delivery-status; MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Message-Id: <200709041642.l84GRnX5029819@debian> From: Mail Delivery Subsystem Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2007 18:42:17 +0200 Tue, 4 Sep 2007 18:42:17 +0200 by debian (8.13.4/8.13.4/Debian-3sarge3) id l84GRnX5029819; Received: from localhost (localhost) Return-Path: From MAILER-DAEMON Tue Sep 4 18:42:17 2007
--l84GRnX4029819.1188924135/debian--
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-2022-JP Mime-Version: 1.0 From: hanako.@docomo.ne.jp Subject: To: a_j.n-y_bluespider-tattoo@softbank.ne.jp Message-Id: <200709041411.l84EB8CS011861@debian> Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2007 16:11:08 +0200 Tue, 4 Sep 2007 16:11:08 +0200 by debian (8.13.4/8.13.4/Submit) id l84EB8CS011861; Received: (from vhostswww@localhost) for ; Tue, 4 Sep 2007 16:11:09 +0200 by debian (8.13.4/8.13.4/Debian-3sarge3) with ESMTP id l84EB8f6011862 Received: from debian (localhost [127.0.0.1]) Return-Path:
<<< 503 No recipients specified 550 5.1.1 ... User unknown <<< 550 Invalid recipient: >>> DATA ... while talking to mx.softbank.ne.jp.: ----- Transcript of session follows -----
(reason: 550 Invalid recipient: )
----- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors -----
from localhost [127.0.0.1] The original message was received at Tue, 4 Sep 2007 16:11:09 +0200
--l84GRnX4029819.1188924135/debian
This is a MIME-encapsulated message
Auto-Submitted: auto-generated (failure) Subject: Returned mail: see transcript for details boundary="l84GRnX4029819.1188924135/debian" Content-Type: multipart/report; report-type=delivery-status; MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Message-Id: <200709041642.l84GRnX4029819@debian> From: Mail Delivery Subsystem Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2007 18:42:15 +0200 Tue, 4 Sep 2007 18:42:15 +0200 by debian (8.13.4/8.13.4/Debian-3sarge3) id l84GRnX4029819; Received: from localhost (localhost) Return-Path: From MAILER-DAEMON Tue Sep 4 18:42:15 2007
--l84GRnX3029819.1188924134/debian-- How would I solve this problem as it's making our server load skyhigh 24/7.
Additional info about system: > Debian Linux, latest kernel > Sendmail (we've tried postfix, exim, with same results) > Non cPanel system.
I have a virtual dedicated server hosted with "Domains Priced Right" I have several domains hosted on the server with emails for each. I used to be able to view my emails in Outlook however recently I've been getting the error (0x80042108) 'Outlook cannot connect to incoming (POP3) email server'
I've switched to thunderbird and still have the same problem. "Could not connect to the server mail.blahblah.com; the connection was refused."
I have about 10 domains and I can't see the emails for any of them.
I know the emails are there I can see them when I use webmail. I know thunderbird works because it can get email from gmail and my ISP. It just won't connect to the server and download them.
Things worked in the past so I'm perplexed. I'm running Windows Vista and maybe a new update has caused a problem. It may be a firewall issue but I've had a look at that. Also I did do a clean up of some old drivers. I think it might be a dodgey email file.
I have Cpanel, with the "Prevent Nobody from sending emails" in the WHM>Tweak Settings enabled.
I want to force sendmail to use SMPT auth.. so that all mails sent are sent via SMPT and an authenticated POP user. I guess this will help in limiting the "The maximum each domain can send out per hour" setting.
I have a Cloud VPS with 1and1 and Plesk is installed on it. I happen to have a VPS view that doesn't include DNS functionality for the domains.
So, i have added domain to the system, create an email address... because i dont see on how i can manage DNS settings I have set up cloudflare and pointed domain to the cloudflare and cloudflare is pointing to server.
so I have email: me@domain.com
on cloudflare i have: A domain @ IP A www @ IP CNAME mail @ domain MX 10 mail.domain
In plesk i have set up an alias, mail.domain for domain, that has access to email.
I go to the network-tools.com to look up me@domain.com: [Resolving mail.domain...] [Contacting mail.domain [IP]...] [Timed out]
vaserv does not reply my emails now that Rus has kindly provided me a refund ( after my node has been wiped and before that my backup took almost 14 days to get made and after that the catastrophe took place)
Ive sent 3 emails asking for this ( maybe 4) and no one replies back..
I just got a new box, and I installed a game server on it ( Take in mind it is windows ) and when you type status in console it says STEAMID PENDING on all users.
I have restarted the game servers, and that didnt work. I rebooted the box, but that worked. When i went in game and typed status it said the SteamID's of the user, but when i restarted the game server it went back to "SteamID PENDING".
im in the midst of doing my school final year project and i done some codings of asp pages but when i tried to upload to a linux server, i can only view the webpage with codes instead of the gui interface....i tried to upload my files to free asp host but same thing i cant view my webpages...
to upload this files online and present it to my teachers for grading...
the files are here [url]I hope i can find a free host dun need domain name with free ftp to upload these files and work properly...
Im with easyspace, we ordered an ssl with them a few weeks ago, after a few days they finally installed it for us, then they gave us some ftp details to reupload our site to, we did that but when we try and access our site now it forwards to iomartinternet.com
our website is thescotlandkiltcompany.co.uk
i went and looked at my domain control panel, i see that the nameservers are pointed to ns4.easyspace.com and ns5.easyspace.com
but in the dns control panel the nameservers were ns.iomart.co.uk and ns2.iomart.co.uk
anyone have any ideas whats going on?
Im summary, i am able to ftp.thescotlandkiltcompany.co.uk (this works) Im able to upload files Im able to view www.thescotlandkiltcompany.co.uk/images but im unable to see my index page or anything else (any files or directories on my root or any other folder
I already created a www folder, public_html folder etc. etc. changed permissions on files and folders, nothing worked, anyone have a clue whats going on?
I did an dnsreport on the site too on dnsstuff.com
Im with easyspace, we ordered an ssl with them a few weeks ago, after a few days they finally installed it for us, then they gave us some ftp details to reupload our site to, we did that but when we try and access our site now it forwards to iomartinternet[dot]com
our website is thescotlandkiltcompany [dot]co[dot]uk
i went and looked at my domain control panel, i see that the nameservers are pointed to ns4.easyspace.com and ns5.easyspace.com
but in the dns control panel the nameservers were ns.iomart.co.uk and ns2.iomart.co.uk
anyone have any ideas whats going on?
Im summary, i am able to ftp[dot]thescotlandkiltcompany[dot]co[dot]uk (this works) Im able to upload files Im able to view www[dot]thescotlandkiltcompany[dot]co[dot]uk/images but im unable to see my index page or anything else (any files or directories on my root or any other folder
I already created a www folder, public_html folder etc. etc. changed permissions on files and folders, nothing worked, anyone have a clue whats going on?
I did an dnsreport on the site too on dnsstuff[dot]com
This review is based on my subjective experience with this service provider. Please take into consideration that each customer experience is unique in nature and can be heavily influenced by circumstances and cultural differences. My reviews are more prone to usability aspects rather than mips and milliseconds.
This review has not been financially influenced by the provider in question.
SOFTLAYER from the European perspective
Background:
I work for a value-added reseller hosting company in the Northern Europe and take care of server provisioning, offer request and service definition for our company needs.
We have used this company for the business hosting needs for over a year - we do yearly offer rounds and move our services should the need arise. Currently we are not hosting with Softlayer.
Experience is based on one dedicated server AMD Opteron 1216 with 4GB, 2x500GB RAID1 and Plesk 100 - location Dallas and Washinton DC facility. Reviewed services; control panel, private networking, help desk, sales support
Overview:
Softlayer has been in business for a while. They offer wide range of servers from single processor multicore to quad processor multicore servers. They have 3 different facilities in U.S; Seattle, Dallas and Washington DC. There are no Softlayer facilities available in Europe, but they do offer services to European customers as well. ( which is not the case with all the U.S based providers ) They offer fully automated services, an integrated control panel, developer API and wide range of software solutions for their server range plus number of other services that we have no experience with.
Privacy Policy:
Standard privacy policy with one side note; Softlayer follows the EU privacy protection laws and participates in the EU Safe Harbor program. This is more important for us Europeans; we are obliged to treat customer data in a specific way. (It's a long story, I'm going to spare you from the details)
Contract terms:
Monthly contract with server cancellation, at the latest 3 days prior the monthly anniversary. The cancellation can be done with the customer control panel. No questions asked - you do get a sales rep email and confirmation enquiry surely, for your own protection.
Installation
The server provisioning was really fast - in a few hours we had fully functioning server available with the specs as ordered and tested. This was a great service, we've had experiences with 10 day provisioning times.
Control Panel ( Customer Portal):
Softlayer customer portal is a comprehensive one. You can handle everything related to your server with a click of a button; reboots, OS reloads, reconfigurations, support requests and sales orders. One of the notable features was the ability to test firewall settings with external scanning provided by SL; easily done with a novice understandable report and suggestions.
You can give different access rights, access levels to users and share the control panel with the system administrators and support people. Overall usability of the control panel is good, navigation is simple, the screen is calm and there are no distractive elements. Softlayer has done a rather good job in handling comprehensive set of features in customer control panel.
For a beginner, the control panel can be a bit overwhelming though - it has been designed for the professional administrators with tens/hundreads of servers and whilst supporting this purpose well, a novice user would feel more confident with more narrow set of features. My preference for the novice user would be the server-centric usability focus; choose the server you manage and then the tasks related to that specific server. Help could be more easily available; there is a comprehensive knowledge base, but task oriented help is not necessarily available where the task is at the control panel.
Out of 10 points, Softlayer deservers 8,5 to the customer portal
Private Network
This is one of the brand marks of the Softlayer. They offer an excellent private network with PPTP & SSL access. The bandwidth is unlimited between you and your servers and even between your servers. You can truly shut down the external traffic to your server and still manage it from the background. The access is granted using PPTP (1 user) or SSL browser access with (Java plugin?). I used the PPTP, so the experience with SSL is limited.
This feature is free, which is exceptional. The true value comes when you have several servers with Softlayer and you interchange data between server. For single server owner this is of a less benefit, but surely a secure feature to access your server. The setup for private networking is seamless, easy to understand for a novice and wins my vote hands down
Out of 10 points, Softlayer deserves 9 for their private networking.
Network
Softlayer network is well connected, a connection to Northern Europe is around 80 - 100 ms from the WDC data center, it is barely noticeable for standard web user. During the year with SL, we did not experience any problems with their network connections. Some minor issues with private networking side ( nothing to do with SL )
Out of 10 points, Softlayer deserves 8 for their network connections to Europe
Help desk
Support ticket system; the response times are adequate, but you can sense that there is a night in the U.S and day in Europe. The response time improves at our night time and the tone tends to get more cheerful in the evenings. The responses were always professional though, and we never had a problem that wasn't resolved in a matter of an hour. The hardware was replaced and problems solved efficiently.
Out of 10 points, Softlayer deserves 8 for their helpdesk (If I were in U.S, I might give a 9)
Sales
Like with any service provider contact their sales before ordering; you might get lucky and get unlisted offers and pricing for your server. Softlayer has a good sales staff, but the service level is not consistent . If you are lucky, you might get a sales person not the "I just working here" - type. Their sales people are cheerful, genuine problem solvers and would like to find you the best alternative - the "I just work here" will read their price list and give you exactly what you asked; ie. they might have a great offer on AMD opteron 1216, but you asked for 1212. You'll get what you asked for - not the great offer available. Reason being, "you never asked".
Out of 10 points, I give 8 for the Softlayer sales.
Server pricing
Softlayer is not cheap and not even competitive always. The have a new outlet for bargain servers, but their pricing seems to start with USD119 what ever the case or name of the bargain is. Before signing-up with them, you should always do your own shopping around.
Out of 10 points, I give 7 for the Softlayer pricing
Conclusion
I would suggest Softlayer to any business owner with some experience and with several dedicated servers. For the novice user, with some reservations - maybe a smaller hosting provider would be better to start with. Their technical service is professional, coherent and they certainly know what they are doing.
Softlayer has an impressive service offering, especially with their private networking, but you need to be prepared to pay for it as well.
Is there a way to see what was happening on the server the last 24 hours for example in WHM ? A log or something.. To see if there was any high loads etc..
I am running Plesk on a VPS and a page on one of my websites won't load no matter what I try, I want to view the error logs but aren't sure how to go about it on this system...
1) I had disabled the php mail() function due to spam, but this has stopped so many hosted scripts to stop emailing their users... how do I enable that function again?
2) in a failed attempt to fix #1 (i thought it was sendmail which caused it) sendmail has stopped sending in or delivering emails... not quite sure why this happened eventhough I backed up sendmail before working on it and reverted back when i failed to resolve the issue?
