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Migrating .PST files to an Exchange Server information store
The first step to migrate .PST files to an Exchange Server information store is to get Microsoft Outlook users to save .PST data to their Outlook mailboxes. Best Practices Guide
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An introduction to Microsoft Exchange System Attendant
Find out how the Microsoft Exchange System Attendant and its subcomponents work to proxy AD requests and to regulate Exchange's internal functions. Crash Course
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Exchange Server information store issues FAQs
From fixing configuration and performance problems to copying and recovering data, learn something new about the information store from this assortment of expert advice FAQ
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Exchange Server Backup and Recovery Learning Guide
In today's business world, e-mail is a mission-critical application for almost every company. With increased business continuance standards and compliance regulations, downtime or lost e-mail is no longer an option. This SearchExchange.com learning g... Learning Guide
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Exchange Server 2010 bows with improved recovery
With high availability using Database Availability Group and automated failover functions, Exchange Server 2010 offers IT shops some new, practical features. Article | 09 Nov 2009
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Low-end Exchange storage boosted
Microsoft plans to increase the individual mailbox store size for a version of Exchange Server 2003 favored by SMBs. Article | 16 Jun 2005
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SharePoint featured prominently in Office 12 plans
The next version of Microsoft's Office suite of productivity applications will lean heavily on updated collaboration software designed to let users index and search e-mails and other documents in team environments. Article | 23 May 2005
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Fix issued for Exchange 2003 store service
Microsoft has released a hotfix for a vulnerability in its messaging platform that could lead to a denial of service attack. Article | 15 Mar 2005
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Exchange store size is a matter of comfort
While there's no drop-dead limit for an Exchange Server database store, there are some guidelines to help put messaging administrators in a comfort zone. Article | 03 Mar 2005
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Microsoft rules out new Exchange data store
The software maker won't replace the messaging-optimized Jet database in a version of Exchange Server tentatively planned for 2006, sources say. Article | 11 Jan 2005
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Microsoft keeping next Exchange data store on layaway
Microsoft is releasing few details about the future of Exchange, but the software giant revealed that it's working to add storage flexibility to the messaging platform. Article | 18 Aug 2004
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Third-party tool moves Outlook attachments to Microsoft SharePoint
Sent and received Microsoft Outlook email messages with attachments remain in the Exchange Server information store indefinitely, contributing to its exponential growth. Microsoft recommends that Exchange Server administrators look to SharePoint as a... Tip
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Defragment Exchange information store database files
Learn about a utility called Contig that defragments Microsoft Exchange information store database files and the pros and cons of using it. Tip
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Exchange Server Standard Maintenance Checklist
Microsoft MVP Brien Posey provides this checklist to help you keep your Exchange servers running like well-oiled machines. Tip
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Put an end to persistent Exchange Server Event ID 9548 errors
Learn why bogus Event ID 9548 errors are a regular occurrence in Exchange 2000 and Exchange 2003 environments and get a Microsoft hotfix that resolves this common Exchange Server administration annoyance. Tip
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Optimize Exchange Server 2003 database maintenance
Exchange Server 2003 automatically performs regular database maintenance by default, but you may need to manually adjust a few settings to achieve optimal results. Tip
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Structuring Exchange Server for the best log file protection
Learn how to structure Exchange Server so that log files are protected independently of the data store -- and why that's so important. Tip
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Keep an eye on the %SystemRoot%\TEMP folder
Exchange Server sometimes creates LB*.TMP files in the %SystemRoot%\TEMP folder. These files can create information store errors and disk space issues if not managed properly. Tip
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Repairing Exchange Server database corruption
Get step-by-step instructions on how to handle a corrupted Exchange Server 2003 mailbox store. Tip
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Using multiple mailbox stores effectively
Here are a couple of examples of how to take advantage of multiple mailbox stores. Tip
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Hardware considerations for full text indexing
Hardware issues you need to consider before implementing full text indexing in your Exchange environment. Tip
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What's the story with the new Exchange 2013 Managed Store?
Exchange 2013 Managed Store has replaced the Information Store of past Exchange versions. Find out what's changed besides the name in this expert Q&A. ATE
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How to add disk space to the data store on Exchange Server 2007
Get the steps recommended for a user who's having trouble creating disk space on Exchange Server 2007. Ask the Expert
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Recovering an Exchange Server 2003 store on a disaster recovery box
Get advice on how to recover an Exchange Server information store from an Exchange Server 2003 disaster recovery box without using the Recovery Store option. Ask the Expert
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Microsoft Exchange information store service stops responding
The Microsoft Exchange Server information store can suddenly stop responding for various reasons. Find solutions to Exchange information store issues here. Ask the Expert
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Tools that support Boolean searches of Exchange mailbox data and .PSTs
Discover Microsoft Exchange Server tools that will allow you to perform defined searches of .PST files, the Exchange information store and mailbox data. Ask the Expert
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How to find your Exchange Server store size limit
Learn how to find your Exchange Server store size limit in the event log and what to do if you get an error saying you don't have the correct .DLL files to render an event. Ask the Expert
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How can I run multiple mail stores and SMTP domains on one Exchange server?
It is possible to run two mail stores and multiple SMTP domains on one Exchange server. SearchExchange.com expert David Sengupta explains how. Ask the Expert
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Splitting networks with Exchange 2003
I've been tasked with splitting off a small company's network from their parent company's network. Everything seemed to be going fine, until I tried to do a test of moving an Exchange 2003 user's .PST file from the old domain into the new one. The pa... Ask the Expert
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Mailbox store organization
I inherited an Exchange 2003 Enterprise server that was configured with a single Information Store and a single Mailbox Store which is currently at 200 GB and growing. Included in this Information Store is a Public Folder store as well. These all res... Ask the Expert
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Defragmenting the store in 2003
Do you still need to defrag the Information S tore in 2003? I only backup the information store, not individual mail boxes. If I need to restore an individual mailbox do I have to restore the entire information store? Ask the Expert
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What's the story with the new Exchange 2013 Managed Store?
Exchange 2013 Managed Store has replaced the Information Store of past Exchange versions. Find out what's changed besides the name in this expert Q&A. ATE
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How to add disk space to the data store on Exchange Server 2007
Get the steps recommended for a user who's having trouble creating disk space on Exchange Server 2007. Ask the Expert
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Exchange Server 2010 bows with improved recovery
With high availability using Database Availability Group and automated failover functions, Exchange Server 2010 offers IT shops some new, practical features. Article
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Recovering an Exchange Server 2003 store on a disaster recovery box
Get advice on how to recover an Exchange Server information store from an Exchange Server 2003 disaster recovery box without using the Recovery Store option. Ask the Expert
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Third-party tool moves Outlook attachments to Microsoft SharePoint
Sent and received Microsoft Outlook email messages with attachments remain in the Exchange Server information store indefinitely, contributing to its exponential growth. Microsoft recommends that Exchange Server administrators look to SharePoint as a... Tip
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Migrating .PST files to an Exchange Server information store
The first step to migrate .PST files to an Exchange Server information store is to get Microsoft Outlook users to save .PST data to their Outlook mailboxes. Best Practices Guide
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Microsoft Exchange information store service stops responding
The Microsoft Exchange Server information store can suddenly stop responding for various reasons. Find solutions to Exchange information store issues here. Ask the Expert
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Tools that support Boolean searches of Exchange mailbox data and .PSTs
Discover Microsoft Exchange Server tools that will allow you to perform defined searches of .PST files, the Exchange information store and mailbox data. Ask the Expert
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An introduction to Microsoft Exchange System Attendant
Find out how the Microsoft Exchange System Attendant and its subcomponents work to proxy AD requests and to regulate Exchange's internal functions. Crash Course
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Defragment Exchange information store database files
Learn about a utility called Contig that defragments Microsoft Exchange information store database files and the pros and cons of using it. Tip
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About Microsoft Exchange Server Information Store
Without the Information Store, email just won't work. It is a critical component of a Microsoft Exchange Server deployment. Learn about the various aspects of managing and troubleshooting the Information Store Service, including mailbox stores and public folder stores, from these tips and tutorials.