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Last Updated: Aug 05, 2005 
Whether you're dealing with spam, security and performance issues or backup, recovery and data management problems, these built-in, add-on and freeware tools for Exchange will make your job a whole lot easier.
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Checklist: Tools that diagnose Exchange performance problems

By Brien M. Posey, Contributor (13 Mar 2005)

This checklist of tools will help you quickly diagnose and remedy your Exchange performance problems.

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>> Built-in spam fighters
TIP :Four Exchange 2003 features that can help you in your war against spam.
>> 'Smart' technology stops spam at the gate
TIP :If you use Exchange 2003, you have another weapon in your arsenal against spam: the Intelligent Message Filter.
>> Freeware tool fine tunes Exchange's built-in spam filter
TIP :IMFCompanion is a no-cost spam tool that provides greater administrative control of Exchange 2003's Intelligent Message ...
>> Spam Sinker fights spam from the server
TIP :Spam Sinker is a freeware tool that fights spam at the server level and leverages new spam-control technologies in Exchange ...
>> The Exchange Best Practices Analyzer tool
TIP :Use the Exchange Best Practices Analyzer (BPA) tool to retrieve specific, actionable analysis of your messaging environment.
>> Repair and recover .PST files with PST2GB
TIP :If a .PST file grows to over 2 GB, it can become damaged and some mail items may be lost. Microsoft's PST2GB tool can help.
>> Wizard makes moving mailboxes a snap
TIP :When you have to move mailboxes, the Move Mailbox Wizard in Exchange 2000 and 2003 makes the process easy.
>> Modifying public folder ACLs
TIP :PFDavAdmin is a powerful tool that allows administrators to modify access control lists (ACLs) on Exchange public folders.
>> Built-in Exchange tool fixes SMTP components
TIP :SMTPReinstall is a little-known built-in Exchange utility that reinstalls damaged or missing SMTP components to your Exchange ...
>> Freeware tool lets you explore
TIP :MAPI Explorer can be used to examine objects and properties that would be available through the Active Messaging interface.
>> ADModify.Net tool aims to please Exchange admins
TIP :ADModify.Net tool is useful for Exchange administrators who need to make mass changes to user records.
>> Load Simulator tests Exchange Server's capabilities
TIP :Simulate performance load and find out how well Exchange will perform when dealing with a given number of users.
>> Keep your BADMAIL good and clean
TIP :BadMailAdmin.Exe automatically deletes and archives BADMAIL files.
>> The MTACHECK command
TIP :The MTAcheck.exe utility, available in Exchange 5.5/2000, examines the Message Transer Agent database for corrupted messages ...
>> Run the ISINTEG command
TIP :This utility checks for any problems with mailboxes, public folders, and other parts of the information store.
>> Take it back! Recalling an e-mail message
TIP :When a potentially damaging e-mail is sent and you are asked to remove it from the database, you have a few options to get ...
>> Software for disclaimers
ASK THE EXPERTS :Is there any freeware for disclaimers? I am running Exchange 5.5 on an NT4 server and I know I can use the IMS extension, but ...

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