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Choosing a disk configuration for your Exchange Server 2007 storage
If you're looking to optimize your Exchange Server 2007 storage volumes you may be debating on which type of disk to you and which partition is best. Read this tip to find out. Best practices
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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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Two ways to improve Exchange 2007 storage volume performance
When trying to improve Exchange Server 2007 storage volume performance, look to your disk allocation unit sizes and disk partitions first. Best Practices
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Two don'ts for optimal Exchange 2007 mailbox server efficiency
Avoid disk compression and don't use the Quick Format option for storage volumes to achieve optimal Exchange 2007 mailbox performance. Best Practices
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MailRetriever for Microsoft System Center DPM
Learn about MailRetriever for Microsoft System Center DPM, a software package for browsing, searching, exporting and recovering email from a Microsoft EDB. New Product Showcase
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Tutorial: SAN storage for Microsoft Exchange Server
Learn the pros and cons of implementing a storage area network (SAN) for Microsoft Exchange Server and how SAN storage technology works. Spotlight
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Exchange Server 2007 high availability strategies and SANs
How to extend Exchange 2007 high availability with Standby, Local and Cluster Continuous Replication (SCR, LCR, CCR) using storage area networks (SANs). Tutorial
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Connecting Windows Server and Microsoft Exchange to iSCSI SAN LUNs
Learn how to connect Windows Server 2003 to iSCSI SAN target LUNs and the procedure for partitioning and formatting disks on the Exchange Server system. Tutorial
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Setting up Windows iSCSI initiator support for Microsoft Exchange SAN
Installing the Windows Server 2003 iSCSI Software Initiator is the first step to setting up Microsoft Exchange iSCSI SAN storage. Learn how to do it. Tutorial
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iSCSI SAN storage design options for Microsoft Exchange Server
Discover three storage design approaches for deploying an iSCSI SAN for Microsoft Exchange Server and the pros and cons of each approach. Tutorial
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Microsoft nixes SIS in Exchange Server 2010
In order to lower I/O and improve Exchange Server 2010 performance, Microsoft removed single instance storage. How will this affect messaging environments? Article | 25 Feb 2010
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How migrating to Exchange Server 2010 can save money on storage
See how one company cut storage costs by migrating from a mixed Exchange Server 2003 and Exchange 2007 environment to Exchange Server 2010. Article | 23 Feb 2010
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Hosted Exchange Server adoption to infiltrate the enterprise
Get a look at how the hosted Exchange Server market is expected to grow and if it's as viable for large Exchange enterprises as it is for SMBs Article | 04 Jun 2008
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Users turn to SANs to manage Exchange Server
In part one of a two-part series focused on Exchange Server and storage, users say migrating Exchange Server stores to the SAN is helping the popular email application evolve. Article | 07 Jul 2006
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IBM issues fixes for flaws in Lotus Notes 6.5.4 and 7.0
IBM Corp. announced fixes for six "highly critical" security flaws that could allow arbitrary code execution in Lotus Notes versions 6.5.4 and 7.0. Article | 13 Feb 2006
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VSS for Exchange
Learn the process of VSS backup for Exchange and and the pros and cons of using it to obtain point-in-time copies of Exchange Server data. Article | 14 Nov 2005
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Restricting mail storage on an Exchange server
In this tip from "15 tips in 15 minutes: Managing recipients and distribution lists," you'll gain essential knowledge of mail storage on an Exchange server. You'll learn how to set appropriate mailbox sizes, steps to creating new system policies, and... Article | 13 Oct 2005
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Mimosa Systems releases Exchange service
Mimosa Systems releases NearPoint for Microsoft Exchange Server software to manage e-mail archiving, recovery, storage and regulatory compliance. Article | 23 May 2005
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Step 3: Evaluate the big picture of e-mail storage
Step-by-Step Guide: E-mail compliance to do list, part 2 Article | 10 Apr 2005
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Step 9: Establish an e-discovery plan
Step-by-Step Guide: E-mail compliance to do list, part 9 Article | 10 Apr 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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How Office 365 eases storage woes while keeping admins busy
Not only does a move to Office 365 lessen storage annoyances; it also gives admins more time to focus on more pressing business issues. Tip
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A look at Exchange 2010’s native-archiving limitations
Exchange Server 2010 includes new built-in archiving features, but limitations with deduplication, archive message search and retrieval can cause problems for admins and end users. Tip
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Use the Exchange dumpster for long-term data retention at your own risk
The Exchange dumpster has the potential to be used as a long-term retention tool, but using it that way may cause more problems than it solves. Here's why. Tip
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Assembling an effective Exchange data retention policy
Companies can get in trouble for not retaining Exchange email and data, or holding onto that information for too long. Learn how to build an effective data retention policy to avoid legal issues. Tip
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Low-cost storage options for Exchange Server 2010
Microsoft condones cheap storage to combat bloated databases in Exchange Server 2010. Find out how much you can save and how DAGs fit into the pricing model. Tip
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Accepting Exchange 2010 storage redesigns
The push to cheaper storage, the removal of SIS and larger mailboxes are just a few Exchange 2010 storage changes that make some admins uneasy. 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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New multi-mailbox search capabilities in Exchange 2010 SP1
Multi-mailbox search was valuable in Exchange 2010 RTM, and Microsoft has only upped the ante with SP1 improvements that can help you spot potential storage issues, among other things. Tip
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Taking advantage of Microsoft’s free JetStress tool
Microsoft released its JetStress tool to the mainstream, giving Exchange admins a powerful tool to load-test servers before installing them into production. Tip
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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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Microsoft Outlook error message: 'Mailbox Size Limit exceeded'
An Exchange administrator keeps receiving an error message stating 'Mailbox Size Limit exceeded.' See what to check before taking action. Ask the Expert
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Should you remove .STM files from Exchange Server 2003?
Find out whether it is safe to remove .STM files from your Exchange Server 2003 and best practices to save storage space. Ask the Expert
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Customizing the mailbox storage limit message
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Exchange Information Store won't start after install
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Does Exchange Information Store affect versions 5.5 or 2000?
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Can I split my Information Store onto different servers?
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Why is store.exe using 99% of my CPU?
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Best practices for managing Exchange user e-mail storage
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Information Store goes from a memory level of about 50MB usage during the day to 450-600MB usage lev
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POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3)
POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) is the most recent version of a standard protocol for receiving e-mail. Definition
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hash buster
A hash buster is a program that generates a string of text for insertion in a spam message so that, to a spam filter, the e-mail appears to be a different message each time it is sent. Definition
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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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How Office 365 eases storage woes while keeping admins busy
Not only does a move to Office 365 lessen storage annoyances; it also gives admins more time to focus on more pressing business issues. Tip
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A look at Exchange 2010’s native-archiving limitations
Exchange Server 2010 includes new built-in archiving features, but limitations with deduplication, archive message search and retrieval can cause problems for admins and end users. Tip
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Use the Exchange dumpster for long-term data retention at your own risk
The Exchange dumpster has the potential to be used as a long-term retention tool, but using it that way may cause more problems than it solves. Here's why. Tip
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Assembling an effective Exchange data retention policy
Companies can get in trouble for not retaining Exchange email and data, or holding onto that information for too long. Learn how to build an effective data retention policy to avoid legal issues. Tip
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Low-cost storage options for Exchange Server 2010
Microsoft condones cheap storage to combat bloated databases in Exchange Server 2010. Find out how much you can save and how DAGs fit into the pricing model. Tip
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Accepting Exchange 2010 storage redesigns
The push to cheaper storage, the removal of SIS and larger mailboxes are just a few Exchange 2010 storage changes that make some admins uneasy. 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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New multi-mailbox search capabilities in Exchange 2010 SP1
Multi-mailbox search was valuable in Exchange 2010 RTM, and Microsoft has only upped the ante with SP1 improvements that can help you spot potential storage issues, among other things. Tip
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Taking advantage of Microsoft’s free JetStress tool
Microsoft released its JetStress tool to the mainstream, giving Exchange admins a powerful tool to load-test servers before installing them into production. Tip
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About Microsoft Exchange Server Storage Management
Explore Microsoft Exchange Server storage options such as storage area networks (SANs), network-attached storage (NAS) and direct-attached storage (DAS) to manage critical mailbox and public folder data. Before implementing an Exchange Server storage strategy, you must understand how to balance capacity, availability, performance and cost requirements. This collection of resources can help, and will explain storage for clustered environments and RAID arrays, as well as storage group replication.