Introduction to Exchange 2003’s compatibility with Windows 200x. Understand the rules before you play the game! A simple cross-check of your version of Exchange with your version of Windows, could save you hours of re-installing. Most compatibility problems arise where you have Exchange 2000 with Windows Server 2003. Topics for …
Introduction to Exchange 2003 Disaster Recovery Compared with previous versions, Exchange 2003 brings big improvements to disaster recovery. My advice is to actively seek out new features; for example, the Mailbox Recover Center and Recovery Storage Group. Topics for Exchange 2003 Disaster Recovery Planning Restoring Mailboxes and Email Restore Backup …
Introduction to Exchange 2003 – Performance Monitoring Advice Network performance monitoring is a complex subject, some would say a black art. Many network administrators, who are highly skilled at other Exchange 2003 server tasks, have relatively little experience with Performance Monitor logs. By finding and removing bottlenecks, not only will …
Introduction to Exchange 2003 – Mailbox Limits Just for a minute, let us take a contrary view – why would you NOT set up Exchange mailbox limits? Would you say, no time, no need, or cannot be bothered? Well I am not convinced. I prefer to have control over the …
Introduction to Microsoft Exchange 2003 – Troubleshooting with Isinteg Do be aware that Isinteg is a dangerous tool and that you ought to practice on a test server before unleashing it on a production network. That warning over, there will be situations where Isinteg is your get-out-of-jail card. Isinteg in …
Introduction to Exchange 2003 Global Settings, Internet Message Formats Even though the Global Settings folder is at the top of the Exchange System Manager, people rarely visit this area. Nevertheless, the settings here have far reaching consequences, so make sure you investigate and then make thoughtful decisions on your Internet …
Introduction to Troubleshooting Exchange 2003 Server This section covers troubleshooting Exchange 2003 server. My advice includes how to repair corrupt mailstores, how to track faulty connections and NDRs. (Backup and Restoring mailboxes are covered in the disaster recovery section). I begin by explaining how to get into state before you …
Introduction to Public Folder Migration When you administer Exchange, Public folders always seem to have their own personality separate from the mailboxes. It is the same for migration, Public Folders need their own plan to replicate and move data from Exchange 5.5. Topics for Public Folder Migration Planning Public Folder …
Introduction to Exchange Server 2003 Logs Logs really will help you troubleshoot virtually any Exchange 2003 problem. The idea of this page is to open your eyes to the numerous types of Exchange logs and where to find them. Topics for Exchange Server 2003 Logs Types of Logs in Exchange …
Introduction to Exchange 2003 – User Property Tabs One of the clearest signs that Exchange 2003 server relies on Active Directory is the user’s property tabs. These 4 tabs are only created when you install Exchange 2003 server or run /forestprep. This page will give you examples and background information …