[imp] MySql Backend for multiple domains

[Oliver Kuhl]

Hi!

> I am trying to setup IMP on mutiple servers, each hosting hundreds of
> domains. Each of these domains then also have a number of mailboxes. I
> am using IMAP to authenticate users. So I think I only need MySql to
> store preferences - is there anything else that must be stored in a DB?
> Basically I want to know if its possible to have a central database for
> all user prefs. IMP will be set up on each server so does it allow for a
> setup where prefs can be read from a remote mysql DB? And will I be able
> to keep existing DB structure or will I need to build a custom DB?  
This should be no problem as the prefs can be saved with 
"username at domain.com" instead of just "username". Then you have to login 
with "username at domain.com" and your password. You just have to make sure 
your imap likes this kind of "username". ;-)

Gruss,
   Ollie.