How to Install docker-mailserver on NetBSD

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of installing docker-mailserver on NetBSD. docker-mailserver is an all-in-one mail docker image that enables users to run their own mail server.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation of docker-mailserver on NetBSD, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A running NetBSD operating system
• Docker installed and properly configured

Step 1: Install docker-mailserver

The first step is to download the docker-mailserver image from its official GitHub page using the following command:

docker pull dockermailserver/docker-mailserver:latest

You can also choose to download the latest version by using :edge in place of :latest.

Step 2: Configure docker-mailserver

Once the image has been downloaded, configure your docker-mailserver by creating a configuration file mailserver.env. To create this file, navigate to your mailserver folder and run the following command:

cd /path/to/mailserver/folder

nano mailserver.env

Now, copy and paste the following configuration into the mailserver.env file:

TZ=America/New_York
HOSTNAME=mail.example.com
POSTMASTER_ADDRESS=postmaster@example.com

ENABLE_SPAMASSASSIN=1
ENABLE_CLAMAV=1

SASLAUTHD_MECHANISMS=shadow
SASLAUTHD_LDAP_SERVER=ldap://localhost
SASLAUTHD_LDAP_BIND_DN=cn=admin,dc=example,dc=com
SASLAUTHD_LDAP_BIND_PW=path/to/ldap_password

Update the configuration with your own values for timezone, hostname, and postmaster address. You can also choose to enable or disable spamassassin or clamav depending on your preferences.

Step 3: Build docker-mailserver

Now, you need to build your docker-mailserver image. Navigate to the folder where the mailserver.env file is located, and run the following command:

docker-compose up -d

This will download any necessary dependencies and build a docker container on your machine.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed docker-mailserver on your NetBSD machine. You can now run your own mail server and send and receive emails. Don't forget to configure your DNS records and configure your email clients to use your mail server.

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