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Your guide to our Exchange explained series
Unsure about what hosted Exchange is, or what it means to virtualize an Exchange server? Our Exchange explained series dissects those topics and more. guide
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Lighten your workload: Delegate permissions in Exchange 2010
Make your life easier -- let help desk staff and users manage certain tasks on their own. Here's a rundown of some time-saving settings. Feature
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Why you should be excited about Office 365
Office 365 may seem more geared toward making users happy. But a few key features will hit the mark with Exchange administrators as well. Feature
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Exchange mailbox protection explained
Adequate Exchange mailbox protection is a crucial part of compliance and sound business practices. Find out what happens if you don’t have enough protection in this installment of our Exchange explained series. Feature
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How mailbox rules and Windows Desktop Search affect Outlook 2007
If you can't find what's slowing Outlook 2007 performance, check out two commonly overlooked causes -- excessive mail rules and Windows Desktop Search. Tutorial
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Predict how large Outlook 2007 mailboxes will perform
Despite Outlook improvements in Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, mailboxes that are larger than 5 GB can still experience performance problems. Use these recommendations and the WinSAT tool to accurately predict how large Outlook mailboxes will perform. Tutorial
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Effects of excessive mailbox size and storage on Outlook performance
So you applied the February 2009 cumulative update or Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, but Outlook is still performing poorly. Why? Maybe it's time to check how much data is being stored in your users Exchange mailboxes. Tutorial
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Best practices for moving mailboxes in Exchange Server
In this tutorial, you'll learn when it's best to use the Move Mailbox Wizard or ExMerge to move mailboxes, and you'll get a rundown of what to watch for when using ExMerge in Exchange 2003. The Export-Mailbox command has some benefits, too. Find out ... Tutorial
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Performing advanced search queries in Microsoft Outlook 2007
Trying to locate an email in Microsoft Outlook 2007 can be an arduous process, but some commands let you narrow down search results. In this tip, Microsoft Exchange expert Brien Posey explains a few Microsoft Outlook 2007 commands to help you accurat... Tutorial
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Using the Export-Mailbox command in Exchange Server 2007
Get an overview of how to use the Export-Mailbox command to migrate Exchange Server 2007 mailbox content. Get an overview of how this command differs from ExMerge and the Move Mailbox Wizards, some of its limitations, compatibility issues and more. Tutorial
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Microsoft adds storage provisioning to Exchange Server
The first service pack for Exchange Server 2010 also adds improved OWA performance and some new management UI enhancements, among other things. Article | 08 Apr 2010
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Part 1: How DNS works
Tuturial: A primer on DNS and MX records, part 1: How DNS works Article | 01 Aug 2006
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Part 3: How to create an MX record
Tutorial: A primer on DNS and MX records, part 3: How to create an MX record Article | 01 Aug 2006
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Part 4: How to set up a Host record
Tutorial: A primer on DNS and MX records, part 4: How to set up a Host record Article | 01 Aug 2006
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Part 2: An introduction to DNS records
Tutorial: A primer on DNS and MX records, part 2: An introduction to DNS records Article | 01 Aug 2006
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Email basics for Exchange admins
Learn the email basics that every Exchange admin should know, including the standard email process and email headers. Article | 23 Mar 2006
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Exchange security groups
In the following tip from "15 tips in 15 minutes: Managing recipients and distribution lists," you'll learn the ins and outs of Exchange security groups: why they're used, how to use them, and issues with mail-enabled Security groups. You'll also dis... Article | 13 Oct 2005
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The Exchange server mailbox management service
In this tip from "15 tips in 15 minutes: Managing recipients and distribution lists," you'll discover the must-have Exchange mailbox management service cleans up users' folders for you. Follow these steps to set up recipient policies and automate mai... Article | 13 Oct 2005
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Blocking a user's email access
In the following tip from "15 tips in 15 minutes: Managing recipients and distribution lists," you'll learn how to block a user's email access in Exchange including how to disable the user's Active Directory account, remove the user's mailbox and sel... Article | 13 Oct 2005
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Group membership expansion
In the following tip from "15 tips in 15 minutes: Managing recipients and distribution lists," you'll learn everything you need to know about the Exchange 2003 group membership expansion process. Article | 13 Oct 2005
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Are Exchange Server 2010’s discovery capabilities enough?
While Exchange 2010 contains helpful discovery features, they may not be sufficient for every company’s legal needs. See why you may need to supplement them with a third-party product. Tip
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Distinguishing between mail contacts and mail users in Exchange 2010
It’s easy to confuse mail users with mail contacts in Exchange 2010. Our expert sorts out the differences between these seemingly interchangeable terms. Tip
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Custom email filtering with Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange
ForeFront Protection 2010 for Exchange helps keep spam and viruses at bay. But did you know you can also use its custom email filters to enforce corporate email policies? Tip
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All about Exchange 2010 distribution list management
Do you dread having to manage distribution lists? The Exchange Management Console and Shell simplify the job, and you always have the option to offload the task to users. Tip
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Diagnosing Exchange hub transport server failures
When mail flow stops, so does business. Get things up and running by quickly and accurately identifying Exchange hub transport server failures with these troubleshooting tips. Tip
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Exchange 2010 auditing tools to track admin, end-user behavior
Compliance rules make tracking admin and email users a necessary evil. Thankfully, audit logging tools in Exchange 2010 can help. Tip
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Preventing fragmentation issues on virtualized Exchange 2010 mail servers
Keeping your virtualized Exchange 2010 mailbox server defragmented is easy, if you know where to look. Here’s where fragmentation occurs, and how to keep it from impacting I/O. Tip
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Curing two Exchange 2010 mailbox move headaches
Moving Exchange 2010 mailboxes may seem like a breeze, but two common problems can stand in the way. Tip
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Script automates Exchange 2010 SP1 discovery
Harness the power of this PowerShell script to automate weekly Exchange 2010 SP1 multi-mailbox discovery. Tip
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Are Exchange 2010 archive databases more trouble than they're worth?
Moving archive mailboxes to a dedicated database on inexpensive hardware can alleviate storage concerns, but will it create another problem? Tip
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Exchange Mailbag: Addressing Exchange 2010 Global Address List issues
The Global Address List is one of the most integral parts of Exchange 2010, but also one of the most misunderstood. Get answers to common GAL problems in the latest edition of our expert mailbag. Answer
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Permanently remove a POP email account from Outlook 2003
Our expert offers a way to get rid of an unwanted POP email account from Microsoft Outlook 2003. Ask the Expert
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Defining the relationship between Outlook, AD and Exchange Server
Find out how Outlook, AD and Exchange are connected and the roles each play for users. Ask the Expert
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Modifying your DNS to access webmail through Outlook
Our expert offers the necessary steps to resolve a user's problems accessing webmail through Outlook by modifying their DNS. Ask the Expert
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Exporting Exchange Server mailbox messages into .pst files
Learn the necessary steps to export Exchange Server mailbox messages into .pst files and how to open them using Outlook 2007. Ask the Expert
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Microsoft Outlook mailbox is not shrinking as expected
Find out how to accurately gauge your mailbox size in Microsoft Outlook after cleanup by following these steps. Ask the Expert
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Creating an active GAL on Outlook 2003 and 2007
Find out how to configure a newly-created GAL so it's active on both Outlook 2003 and 2007, ensuring Outlook is updated when a new user is added. Ask the Expert
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POP3 email not appearing in Outlook 2007
Take a look at the steps you should take to resolve issues you may have with an additional POP3 email account not showing up in Outlook 2007. Ask the Expert
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Error message appearing after user has been deleted in Outlook 2003
Learn how to prevent an error message from appearing after deleting a mailbox in Microsoft Outlook 2003. Ask the Expert
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Show hidden email addresses in a GAL on Exchange Server 2003
If you are having trouble seeing email addresses in your GAL, take a look at the steps necessary to view them on Exchange Server 2003. Ask the Expert
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messaging server
A messaging server is a middleware program that handles messages that are sent for use by other programs using a messaging application program interface (API). Definition
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bounce email (bounce mail)
Bounce e-mail (sometimes referred to as bounce mail) is electronic mail that is returned to the sender because it cannot be delivered for some reason. Definition
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Industry expert analyzes future of messaging
At the Exchange Connections show in Las Vegas, we spoke with industry expert Tony Redmond. Listen to his thoughts on the future of messaging and how social networking affects the enterprise. Podcast
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Are Exchange Server 2010’s discovery capabilities enough?
While Exchange 2010 contains helpful discovery features, they may not be sufficient for every company’s legal needs. See why you may need to supplement them with a third-party product. Tip
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Exchange Mailbag: Addressing Exchange 2010 Global Address List issues
The Global Address List is one of the most integral parts of Exchange 2010, but also one of the most misunderstood. Get answers to common GAL problems in the latest edition of our expert mailbag. Answer
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Your guide to our Exchange explained series
Unsure about what hosted Exchange is, or what it means to virtualize an Exchange server? Our Exchange explained series dissects those topics and more. guide
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Distinguishing between mail contacts and mail users in Exchange 2010
It’s easy to confuse mail users with mail contacts in Exchange 2010. Our expert sorts out the differences between these seemingly interchangeable terms. Tip
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Custom email filtering with Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange
ForeFront Protection 2010 for Exchange helps keep spam and viruses at bay. But did you know you can also use its custom email filters to enforce corporate email policies? Tip
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All about Exchange 2010 distribution list management
Do you dread having to manage distribution lists? The Exchange Management Console and Shell simplify the job, and you always have the option to offload the task to users. Tip
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Diagnosing Exchange hub transport server failures
When mail flow stops, so does business. Get things up and running by quickly and accurately identifying Exchange hub transport server failures with these troubleshooting tips. Tip
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Exchange 2010 auditing tools to track admin, end-user behavior
Compliance rules make tracking admin and email users a necessary evil. Thankfully, audit logging tools in Exchange 2010 can help. Tip
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Preventing fragmentation issues on virtualized Exchange 2010 mail servers
Keeping your virtualized Exchange 2010 mailbox server defragmented is easy, if you know where to look. Here’s where fragmentation occurs, and how to keep it from impacting I/O. Tip
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Curing two Exchange 2010 mailbox move headaches
Moving Exchange 2010 mailboxes may seem like a breeze, but two common problems can stand in the way. Tip
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About Microsoft Exchange Server Mailbox Management
Mailbox management is often one of the most time-consuming and tedious aspects of Microsoft Exchange Server administration. Learn more about the Microsoft Outlook and Exchange Server mailbox management process and how to to perform common tasks, like creating and moving mailboxes and configuring mailbox quotas and size limits.