The pmx-test command-line program provides a suite of six tests for checking PureMessage functionality, including performance and general operations testing. Possible tests include: verify to test the PureMessage mail server connection (sendmail, Postfix or JSMS), perf to test PureMessage performance, and load to test the PureMessage milter with an incremental load. See pmx-test for the syntax and options available with this command-line program.
To test the configuration of a new installation:
Testing PureMessage Policies
It is advisable to test a policy before making it live. Test messages can be sent through PureMessage using the command-line pmx-test program, or using the Test Current Policy link on the Policy tab of the PureMessage Manager. Note that the two methods of testing have different effects on the PureMessage system. See "Testing Policies" in the Administrator's Reference for a description of the differences.