Using Systems Network Architecture distribution services to send e-mail

You can send e-mail from your system using a System Network Architecture distribution services (SNADS) client program.

The following procedure describes how to send e-mail using the Send Distribution (SNDDST) command. The sender of the e-mail must be a local SNADS user. A local SNADS user has a profile configured by a local system distribution directory entry. For more information, see Enroll e-mail users.

To send e-mail, follow these steps:

1. In the i5/OS^® character-based interface, type SNDDST and press Enter. The Send Distribution display appears.

2. Press F10 to see all the parameters.

3. At the first prompt, Information to be Sent, enter *LMSG and press Enter.

4. Enter the recipient's user ID and server address or an Internet address.

5. Enter a message description at the Description prompt.

6. Press the Page Down key and type your e-mail at the Long Message prompt.

7. Press Enter to send the e-mail.