Axigen with Linux-HA and DRBD – Example Configuration
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/axigen-with-linux-ha-and-drbd-example-configuration-p45255205
Operating System
Although DRBD and Linux-HA is supported on many Linux flavors, this document may refer particularly to commands and instructions specific to the Red Hat Enterprise Linux/CentOS...for information relevant to installation and configuration on CentOS 7
Installing Axigen on Linux (Axigen X2 & X3)
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/installing-axigen-on-linux-axigen-x2-x3-p773914625
To install a newer version, please see
This section describes the steps for installing / uninstalling Axigen for Linux...The license has to be accepted, in order to continue with installation, by typing "yes", when the wizard asks for it
Installing Axigen on Linux
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/installing-axigen-on-linux-p45252699
For older versions, see
This section describes the steps for installing / uninstalling Axigen for Linux...The installation kit is a standard Linux package specific to the platform and OS flavor that you have downloaded it for (rpm / deb)
DNS Configuration
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/dns-configuration-p60719104
Updated: May 5, 2026
Since Axigen is an email server, a typical setup involves a number of DNS configurations...To get more detailed information on DNS and auto-discovery configuration in Axigen, please see:
Checking your DNS records!--https://axigen.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DP/pages/45252680
GSSAPI / Kerberos authentication for Axigen installed on Linux
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/gssapi-kerberos-authentication-for-axigen-installed-on-linux-p8865768
<domain.tld> = <REALM>
In this configuration file, you need to replace:
<REALM> with the Kerberos realm, which is the uppercase name of the Active...When adding the account into the email client, configure it using the account name (without the domain part) – like john.doe :check_mark:
and not john.doe@domain.lan :cross_mark:
Axigen with Linux-HA and DRBD – DRBD
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/axigen-with-linux-ha-and-drbd-drbd-p45255209
If you are using Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 or 6, you can also include the CentOS Extras repository in your yum configuration...At the end, the same DRBD configuration must be present on both nodes.
Below is an example configuration for /etc/drbd.conf on both nodes, according to the data from the corresponding section
Axigen with Linux-HA and DRBD – Heartbeat
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/axigen-with-linux-ha-and-drbd-heartbeat-p45255213
The Heartbeat project from Linux-HA.org and ClusterLabs sites
More Info on Chart Configuration Parameters
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/more-info-on-chart-configuration-parameters-p45252824
This configuration setting can be set to more than 60 seconds but, for performance reasons, it cannot be smaller than the 60 second default value...You can locate this configuration setting by following the next steps:
The configuration
Path to Configuration File
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/path-to-configuration-file-p47120628
The -C, --configfile filename command line parameter can be used to specify the path where the server configuration file resides...The default value for this parameter is:
For Linux: /var/opt/axigen/run/axigen.cfg
For Windows: C:\Program Files\Axigen Mail Server\run\axigen.cfg
WebMail Service Configuration
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/webmail-service-configuration-p1373438787
Detailed tutorials on how Virtual hosts can be configured are available in the following knowledge base articles:
How to configure Webmail virtual hosts...When you are done configuring these parameters, remember to click the "Save Configuration" button to preserve your changes
Engine
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/engine-p45253625
Axigen uses MPA (MultiPlatform Architecture), a proprietary cutting-edge technology that allows porting the Axigen server on multiple platforms, Linux-based, BSD-based, Solaris and Windows platforms, while
Axigen with Linux-HA and DRBD – Axigen
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/axigen-with-linux-ha-and-drbd-axigen-p45255211
Package Installation
Axigen must be installed on both nodes, just the package, without being started or configured...Then, the corresponding configuration file must be created as /etc/sysconfig/axigen-ha, with the following configuration:
# The AXIGEN_BACKEND variable can be named as follows
AntiSpam Configuration
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/antispam-configuration-p1373441783
The "AntiVirus & AntiSpam" → "AntiSpam Configuration" page allows you to configure lists of safe email addresses (whitelists) and spam thresholds...When you are done configuring these parameters, remember to hit the "Save Configuration" button to preserve your changes.
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Axigen Configuration File (axigen.cfg)
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/axigen-configuration-file-axigen-cfg-p47120598
includes the complete specification for Axigen Mail server configuration...Detailed information on how to configure each parameter and information on its functions are given in the Configuring Axigen using WebAdmin subsections
Auto-discovery Configuration
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/auto-discovery-configuration-p49119991
In Axigen, the Auto-discovery feature can be configured at two distinct levels:
Globally, at server level – this means that all email domains will inherit the Auto-discover configurations...Server level configuration is visible in axigen.cfg
Example Configuration
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/example-configuration-p45255018
This document uses an example setup configuration for an Active - Passive two node cluster, explained below. Thus, the configuration options may refer to these particular resources...for information relevant to installation and configuration on CentOS 5
Reporting Configurations Based on Frequently Used Parameters
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/reporting-configurations-based-on-frequently-used-parameters-p45252806
To continue, choose one of the pages below:
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Queue Management
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/queue-management-p45253814
/var/opt/axigen/queue/0F/S12BE (Linux/Solaris)
/var/axigen/queue/0F/S12BE (*BSD)
Axigen with Linux-HA and DRBD – Solution Deployment
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/axigen-with-linux-ha-and-drbd-solution-deployment-p45255202
Start by choosing one of the sections below:
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Performing the Initial Configuration (Onboarding)
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/performing-the-initial-configuration-onboarding-p65437723
For Linux installs, VMware images, and Docker containers, admins are asked to open the window.
Note: This Web based Initial Configuration (Onboarding) is available starting with Axigen X3...This will take you through an Onboarding process, which will guide you through your initial configuration.
Steps to Perform Initial Axigen Configuration
Configuration
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/configuration-p45252775
stage, you have a correctly configured OpenLDAP server but no domain database to store your domain users and groups
WebMail Proxy Service Configuration
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/webmail-proxy-service-configuration-p1373443839
Updated: November 7, 2024
This short tutorial will show you how to use the WebMail Proxy service configuration...When you are done configuring these parameters, remember to click the "Save Configuration" button to preserve your changes
Installing Axigen on Windows
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/installing-axigen-on-windows-p45252710
Perform the Initial Configuration (Onboarding)
Your next step is to log into the WebAdmin to perform the initial configuration...--https://www.axigen.com/documentation/performing-the-initial-configuration-onboarding-p65437723-! . The WebAdmin should open automatically, in your default browser, as part of the install wizard.
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Axigen & OpenLDAP Integration (static configuration)
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/axigen-openldap-integration-static-configuration-p45252717
--https://www.axigen.com/documentation/axigen-openldap-with-dynamic-configuration-integration-p45252771-! for information relevant to OpenLDAP with dynamic configuration...To enable replication support, you need to enable the following configuration options in the LDAP configuration file:
overlay syncprov
Axigen & OpenLDAP (with dynamic configuration) Integration
https://www.axigen.com/documentation/axigen-openldap-with-dynamic-configuration-integration-p45252771
OpenLDAP 2.3 and later have transitioned to using a dynamic runtime configuration engine...for information relevant to obsolete OpenLDAP static configuration.