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Your complete guide to Exchange Server virtualization
Exchange Server virtualization provides many benefits, but it can also cause new problems. Use the tips in this guide to successfully virtualize Exchange 2007 or Exchange 2010. GUIDE
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Exchange explained: A compilation
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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Exchange Server 2007 Active Directory design considerations
This tutorial explains why it's a good idea to double check your Active Directory architecture after you've deployed Exchange Server 2007. A properly configured Active Directory can help ease the strain on your domain controllers. Tutorial
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What to look for when troubleshooting DSAccess for Exchange Server
Analyzing Event 2080 to troubleshoot DSAccess problems in Exchange Server 2007 and Exchange 2003 is a great practice. Looking at the correct data is the only way to ensure the health of your domain controllers. Tutorial
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How not to overload Exchange Server 2007 domain controllers
Moving Exchange servers to a non-dedicated Active Directory site can negatively affect domain controller performance. DNS load balancing and upgrading to 64-bit hardware are two ways to prevent overuse of your domain controllers. Tutorial
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Event logs shed light on Exchange Server DSAccess issues
Exchange Server 2003 uses DSAccess to communicate with Active Directory. However, the distributed nature of Active Directory may make it difficult to get to the root cause of DSAccess issues. Begin the process by analyzing Event 2080 data. Tutorial
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Set-ExchangeServer cmdlet can ease domain controller workloads
Exchange Server can distribute workloads evenly among domain controllers, but external factors can cause them to become overworked . Executing Exchange Management Shell's Set-ExchangeServer command can help lessen domain controller workloads. Tutorial
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Steps to clean AD to prepare for Exchange Server 2010
You need a clean Active Directory to deploy Exchange Server 2010. Follow these steps to remove Exchange Server 2007 remnants from AD before you begin the migration. Tutorial
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Re-evaluate your Exchange 2007 Active Directory architecture
Exchange Server 2007 usually works well with existing Active Directory designs. A poorly designed AD architecture can actually hinder performance. The first step in evaluating your AD design is to understanding site structure and topology. Tutorial
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Remove Exchange 2003 from Active Directory to install Exchange 2010
A clean Active Directory is vital for an Exchange Server 2010 migration. If you still have Exchange 2003 remnants hanging around, use the ADSI Edit tool to remove them. Tutorial
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Microsoft crosses signals on open source
Days after saying that open source software infringes on its patents, Microsoft discloses its plan to build bridges between Active Directory and OpenLDAP. Article | 23 May 2007
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Installing and configuring the Active Directory Connector
Installing and configuring the Active Directory Connector requires planning and care, since problems in the ADC can complicate an Exchange 2003 migration. Article | 22 Dec 2005
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Preparing the Active Directory forest and domain
Preparing the Active Directory forest and domain for an Exchange 2003 deployment requires greater understanding of the ForestPrep and DomainPrep utilities. Article | 22 Dec 2005
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Remove Exchange 2007 public folder stores from a Mailbox Server role
You must delete and remove public folder stores from Exchange 2007 SP1 before you can uninstall the Mailbox Server role. This tip explains how to do it. Tip
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Let users update their own AD information with the Active Directory Update tool
Learn about a third-party utility called the Active Directory Update tool that lets end users update their own Active Directory attributes via a Web page. Tip
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'0xC103798A' error when installing Exchange 2003 on Windows 2000 Server
Installing Exchange Server 2003 on Windows 2000 Server often renders a setup wizard error: "Microsoft Exchange Installation Wizard Setup failed while installing sub-component Microsoft Windows Active Directory schema update with error code 0xC103798A... Tip
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Updating Exchange Server Global Address Lists
Learn about the two basic methods for updating Global Address Lists in Exchange Server and Active Directory, and discover native and third-party tools you can use to tackle both approaches. Tip
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Registry hacks that improve Exchange Server and Active Directory performance
Learn two registry hack techniques that will ease the burden on overloaded Active Directory domain controllers and boost Exchange Server performance. Tip
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Global catalog server best practices for Exchange Server
Learn how global catalog servers work with Exchange Server and best practices for deploying them in your network infrastructure. Tip
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Troubleshooting Exchange Server global catalog issues
Exchange Server relies on global catalog servers in a domain to perform user lookups in Active Directory. Learn about the Exchange-related repercussions of an unreachable global catalog server and discover options for troubleshooting this issue. Tip
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Event ID 9031 issue when deleting Exchange Server mailboxes
If an Exchange Server mailbox is deleted and recreated by hand, the LegacyExchangeDN property in Active Directory will not be the same between the two versions of the mailboxes. This can create email delivery issues and generate Event ID 9031 errors.... Tip
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Best practices for running ForestPrep and DomainPrep
ForestPrep and DomainPrep can be run either manually before Exchange Server is installed, or automatically during the Setup.exe process. Which option is right for you depends on the size and administrative security parameters of your organization. Tip
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Exchange Admin 101: An introduction to DSAccess
DSAccess is an API used by all Exchange Server components to query Active Directory and acquire configuration and recipient information. Some of the many Microsoft Exchange components that depend on DSAccess are the Exchange System Attendant, Message... Tip
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Running OWA in Internet Explorer on Exchange Server 2003
Learn how to ensure OWA works correctly from Internet Explorer on your Exchange 2003 server. 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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Problems viewing Exchange tabs after Exchange migration
If you've installed Admin tools from Active Directory during an Exchange migration, you may have issues viewing your Exchange tabs. 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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Restoring user accounts and mailbox links in Active Directory
Find out the best way to restore user accounts and mailbox links in Active Directory in Windows Server 2003. Ask the Expert
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Changing email address formats in Exchange Server 2003
Find out how to change the email address formats in Active Directory while using Exchange Server 2003. Ask the Expert
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Restore contacts from an Exchange public folder
Learn the best methods to restore contacts that were stored in an Exchange public folder. Ask the Expert
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Exchange users receiving email addressed to legacy users
Find out the best way to prevent email addressed to Exchange legacy users from flooding your inbox. Ask the Expert
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Mailbox viewing problems after migrating to Exchange 2007
If recently created mailboxes are not displayed in the GAL after a migration to Exchange 2007, Active Directory (AD) has yet to replicate the information. Ask the Expert
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Installing Exchange Server 2003 and a domain controller on the same hardware
Discover the complications that could arise from installing Exchange Server 2003 and the domain controller on the same hardware. Ask the Expert
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Microsoft Exchange System Attendant (SA)
Microsoft Exchange System Attendant service is software that proxies Active Directory requests and regulates internal Exchange Server functions. Definition
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free/busy data
Free/busy data is information about the availability of individuals within an organization at specified times. The user status data indicates whether the time period specified is free, busy or tentative, or if the user has set their out of office sta... Definition
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User Principal Name (UPN)
In the Windows operating system's Active Directory, a User Principal Name (UPN) is the name of a system user in an e-mail address format. Definition
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SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is a TCP/IP protocol used in sending and receiving e-mail. Definition
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Microsoft Exchange System Attendant (SA)
Microsoft Exchange System Attendant service is software that proxies Active Directory requests and regulates internal Exchange Server functions. Definition
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free/busy data
Free/busy data is information about the availability of individuals within an organization at specified times. The user status data indicates whether the time period specified is free, busy or tentative, or if the user has set their out of office sta... Definition
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Your complete guide to Exchange Server virtualization
Exchange Server virtualization provides many benefits, but it can also cause new problems. Use the tips in this guide to successfully virtualize Exchange 2007 or Exchange 2010. GUIDE
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Exchange explained: A compilation
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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Exchange Server 2007 Active Directory design considerations
This tutorial explains why it's a good idea to double check your Active Directory architecture after you've deployed Exchange Server 2007. A properly configured Active Directory can help ease the strain on your domain controllers. Tutorial
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Running OWA in Internet Explorer on Exchange Server 2003
Learn how to ensure OWA works correctly from Internet Explorer on your Exchange 2003 server. Ask the Expert
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What to look for when troubleshooting DSAccess for Exchange Server
Analyzing Event 2080 to troubleshoot DSAccess problems in Exchange Server 2007 and Exchange 2003 is a great practice. Looking at the correct data is the only way to ensure the health of your domain controllers. Tutorial
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How not to overload Exchange Server 2007 domain controllers
Moving Exchange servers to a non-dedicated Active Directory site can negatively affect domain controller performance. DNS load balancing and upgrading to 64-bit hardware are two ways to prevent overuse of your domain controllers. Tutorial
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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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Event logs shed light on Exchange Server DSAccess issues
Exchange Server 2003 uses DSAccess to communicate with Active Directory. However, the distributed nature of Active Directory may make it difficult to get to the root cause of DSAccess issues. Begin the process by analyzing Event 2080 data. Tutorial
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About Microsoft Exchange Server and Active Directory
Active Directory is an essential architectural consideration in any Microsoft Exchange Server deployment. In Exchange 2000 and Exchange 2003, many user management tasks have to be configured in Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC). In Exchange 2007, the relationship between and Exchange Server is even tighter. Learn how Exchange Server and Active Directory work together in these tips and tutorials, and find the tools and resources you need to handle basic to advanced administration tasks.