Exchange Server 2003 from Microsoft
Reduce the complexity of administration with the new deployment, migration, management, and monitoring tools in Exchange Server 2003, the messaging and collaboration server from Microsoft.
Exchange Server, the Microsoft messaging and collaboration server, is software that runs on servers that enables you to send and receive electronic mail and other forms of interactive communication through computer networks. Designed to interoperate with a software client application such as Microsoft Outlook, Exchange Server also interoperates with Outlook Express and other e-mail client applications.
Meet the requirements for small and large organizations and get easy administration, support, and reliability with Exchange Server 2003. Readily available deployment and support tools also make Exchange Server easy to manage.
E-mail messages are sent and received through what is commonly referred to as a client device such as a personal computer, workstation, or a mobile device including mobile phones or Pocket PCs. The client typically connects to a network of centralized computer systems comprised of servers or mainframe computers where the e-mail mailboxes are stored. The centralized e-mail servers connect to the Internet and private networks where e-mail messages are sent to and received from other e-mail users.
Client access functionality. Exchange Server offers you integrated collaborative messaging features such as scheduling, contact, and task management capabilities. Exchange Server 2003 runs on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows 2000 Server operating systems. Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 runs on Windows-based computers and communicates with the server running Exchange Server through the MAPI protocol that includes powerful messaging and rich collaboration capabilities. Exchange Server also accommodates other client access through its support for Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3) and Internet Message Access Protocol 4 (IMAP4) protocols as well as support for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP). Microsoft Outlook Web Access, a service in Exchange Server, accommodates what are known as thin clients (Web browser-based access clients).
Mobile access functionality. Exchange Server 2003 supports mobile devices such as Pocket PC and Smartphones and enables you to synchronize your Inbox, Calendar, and Contacts and Tasks lists so you can remotely check your appointments and other important information. Mobile device browsers are also supported through Exchange Outlook Mobile Access, which enables HTML, compressed HTML (CHTML), and Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser-based devices to access Exchange Server.
The Exchange Server collaboration features help you to share information quickly and efficiently. Typical collaborative scenarios include maintaining shared address lists that everyone can view and edit, scheduling meetings that include people and conference rooms by viewing associated free or busy schedules, the ability to grant other people, such as administrators, access to your mailbox on your behalf. You can also manage "rules" for processing messages on Exchange Server, giving you the flexibility to create auto-responses and automatic filing of incoming messages. For maximum collaboration productivity, choose the combination of Exchange Server 2003 and Outlook 2003.
FEATURES
Exchange Server 2003 is the Microsoft messaging and collaboration server designed to help you communicate more effectively. Along with the rich client functionality provided by Microsoft Office Outlook 2003, Exchange Server 2003 offers:
- Mobile, remote, and desktop e-mail access with state-of-the-art security and privacy
- Lower cost of ownership through the services provided by Microsoft Windows Server 2003
- High reliability and outstanding performance
- E-mail-based collaboration
- Easy upgrading, deployment, and administration
Security and Privacy
To uphold the tenets of the Microsoft Trustworthy Computing initiative, Exchange Server 2003, along with Windows Server 2003, is committed to be secure by design, secure by default, and secure in deployment.
Reliability
Exchange Server 2003 is deeply integrated with Windows Server 2003 for enhanced reliability of the IT environment.
Performance
Consolidate and centralize your messaging servers and realize a greater return on your IT investments with the performance gains in Exchange Server 2003.
Administration
Save time and increase productivity.
Deployment
Upgrading, migrating, and deploying Exchange Server 2003 is easier and faster.
Easier Development
The portal enhancements in Exchange Server 2003 include the Exchange 2003 Software Development Kit (SDK).
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Processor - Intel Pentium or compatible 133-MHz or higher processor
Operating system* - Windows 2000 Server or Windows 2000 Advanced Server with SP3 or later, Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition or Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
Note: Exchange Server 2003 does not run on 64-bit editions of Windows Server 2003.
Memory - 256 MB RAM or more
Available hard-disk space - 500 MB on the hard disk where you install Exchange Server 2003; 200 MB on the system drive
Drive - CD drive
Display - VGA or higher resolution monitor VGA or higher resolution monitor
Input device - Microsoft Mouse or compatible input device
File format - Disk partitions must be formatted for the NTFS file system, not the FAT file system. This requirement applies to:
- System partition
- Partition storing Exchange Server binaries
- Partitions containing transaction log files
- Partitions containing database files
- Partitions containing other Exchange Server files
* Servers running Exchange Server that are using the /3GB feature, which maximizes the performance of computers with over 1 gigabyte (GB) of physical memory, can operate only on Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows 2000 Datacenter Server, or any edition of Windows Server 2003.
Additional Software Required to Use Specific Features in Exchange Server 2003 Standard Edition:
- Exchange Server 2003 Management Pack for Microsoft Operations Manager for automated system monitoring
- Windows XP with SP2 or later and Windows Server 2003 for HTTP access from Outlook 2003
- Note: You must have installed the latest updates for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Outlook 2003.
Exchange Server 2003 from Microsoft
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Support Services
Your school or university network needs support for a greater array of services. You need more availability, reliability, scalability, and efficiency - a solution that does more for less.
The Microsoft® Windows® Server System™, built on the solid foundation of Windows Server™ 2003, provides significant enhancements over other server products, allowing you to reduce costs, increase performance.
Plus, Windows Server 2003 was designed to provide an integrated platform that lets you:
- Simplify the management of identities on your network and control who has access to resources both inside and outside your firewall
- Increase the security and availability of user communications by taking advantage of the tight integration between Office Outlook® 2003 and Exchange Server 2003
- Give users more secure, reliable remote and mobile access with a well-managed infrastructure
- Dramatically improve team productivity and communications with powerful, integrated document sharing tools
Put simply, institution networks have too much to gain not to upgrade to Windows Server System. So make the switch now, and make every day much easier.
Exchange Server 2003
If you're still running Exchange 5.5 or Exchange 2000, there are many compelling reasons to upgrade. We can make this as painless as possible for you. We can configure instantaneous, online snapshot and backup of Exchange Server databases and storage groups. Also, we can use Exchange ActiveSync to provide direct synchronization between Windows-based Pocket PCs and Smartphones and other mobile devices.
Available in 5, 10 or 25 hour blocks.
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Support Services
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