Exchange Server

How do I block incoming Internet mail to specific users or groups in Exchange 2003? This tip might come in handy when you want to effectively block all incoming Internet mail traffic for a specific user or a specific group. Note: The original tip was submitted by Ade Famoti on the excellent You Had Me…

How can I backup my Exchange 2000/2003 server from a non-Exchange Windows 2000/2003 server? When you install Exchange 2000/2003 on a Windows 2000/2003 server, or, alternatively, when you install the Management Tools for Exchange 2000/2003 on a non-exchange server, you actually enhance the built-in Ntbackup.exe tool from the regular tool to one that is capable…

How do I backup my Exchange 2000/2003 server? One of the most important tasks for an Exchange administrator is the regular, day-by-day, backing up of all the Exchange databases. This can be easily accomplished by use of the built-in NTBACKUP.EXE software found on your Exchange 2000/2003 server. Some administrators might choose to your 3rd-Party backup…

In this article, Microsoft Exchange MVP and author Pat Richard discusses moving the queue database in Exchange 2007 to help avoid back pressure. As Pat explains, back pressure can cause mail flow to stop. Moving the database can increase server stability and keep that help desk phone from ringing. Check it out! What is back…

What are the requirements for installing the Exchange 2000 Active Directory Connector on a Windows 2000 computer? MSKB 253286 has the following information: To successfully install the Active Directory Connector (ADC) and configure a Connection Agreement, you must be able to log on to Windows 2000 Server with an account that carries distinctive credentials. The…

In the previous article in this series, I talked about the importance of removing the routing group connectors prior to removing the last legacy Exchange Server from an organization. In this article, I want to conclude the series by showing you how to remove a routing group connector, and how to redirect the Recipient Update…

In-depth articles and tutorials on how to configure, administer, backup, and restore Microsoft Exchange Server 2000, 2003, 2007 and 2010. Featured Downloads for Exchange Server: We Recommend: Classifying Messages in Exchange Server 2007, Part 1 An overview of what message classifications are and which classifications are built into Exchange Server 2007. Exchange Recovery Made Easy…