Builds a new copy of the alias database from the /etc/aliases file.
/usr/sbin/newaliases
The newaliases command builds a new copy of the alias database from the /etc/aliases file. Running this command is equivalent to running the sendmail command with the -bi flag.
| /usr/sbin/newaliases | Contains the newaliases command. |
| /etc/aliases | Contains source for the aliases for the sendmail command. |
| /etc/aliasesDB directory | Contains the binary files created by the newaliases command. |
The sendmail command.
Managing Mail Aliases and How to Build the Alias Database in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Communications and Networks.