Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Delta Guide

The Delta Guide to Exchange 2003 has been designed to become an invaluable resource to existing Exchange administrators, allowing you to quickly come up to speed on new features and functionality in Exchange, building on the knowledge and experience you already possess. The "Delta" series is designed to allow IT professionals to quickly update your skills based on what has changed between the previous and current software release. This book is for you if you are a system administrator who is responsible for administering a previous Exchange installation (v5.5 or 2000) or if you are an IT professional who has some experience with a previous version of Exchange and wish to update your skills. This book covers changes in installation, configuration, administration, clustering, security and many other important topics.

This is the book that Microsoft conference-goers ask for: "Instead of releasing the Nth edition, can't you just release the differences?" This book is designed to provide experienced professionals with the "delta" they've always wanted. It focuses on delivering core information in a brief, easily understood style.

All the Documentation You Need for Successfully Deploying Exchange Server 2003 Author Barry Gerber shares his extensive real-world experience in easy-to-understand language in this comprehensive guide to Microsoft's messaging and collaboration server. Mastering Exchange Server 2003 systematically and sequentially walks you through all the essential concepts of planning and design, installation, deployment, administration and management, maintenance, and troubleshooting. With detailed background information, clear step-by-step, hands-on instructions, and realistic examples, Gerber teaches you how to devise and implement a system that is just right for your environment. He then leads you to the next level with advanced coverage on reliability and availability, disaster recovery, security solutions, wireless access, and building custom e-mail forms for Outlook. Coverage Includes: Designing a new Exchange 2003 system Upgrading to Windows Server 2003 and Exchange Server 2003 Installing and configuring Exchange Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 as a domain controller, and Outlook 2003 from a customized server image Organizing Exchange users, distribution groups, and contacts Managing the Exchange Server hierarchy and core components Managing Exchange 2003 Internet services and services for Internet clients Installing and administrating additional Exchange Servers Performing advanced administration and management Ensuring Exchange Server reliability and availability Building Exchange Server system security Configuring wireless access to Exchange Server 2003 Creating and managing Outlook forms designer applications Exploring third-party applications for Exchange/Outlook clients and Exchange Server

Annotation Answers the cry of MS IIS server administrators, covering the upgrade and differences between IIS 5 and IIS 6 quickly without filler. Written by an Apache and IIS expert who can bridge the "Delta" for both open source and Microsoft Web server administrators. Includes information on the IIS 6 changes that affect open source use of the IIS sever covering Apache, Perl, Python, and PHP. In the US IIS runs 9.7 million servers and 5.3 million .com domains for companies like NASDAQ, AT&T, plus more. Microsofts Internet Information Server 6 in an Internet server program that works with the Windows Server 2003 operating systems. IIS is Microsofts answer in the Internet server market to Apache, the open source and #1 Internet server in use. In the US 9.7 million servers run IIS (28% of the market) powering 5.3 million .com domains. Delivered as a free add-on for the Windows 2003 Server, IIS 6 is a major upgrade from version 5 with increased security, better .NET programming integration, and stronger abilities to work with non-Microsoft languages and servers. Martin C. Brown develops programming-heavy Web sites for companies such as HP, Oracle, and his own venture Foodware. His primary language includes Basci, Pascal, C, C++, Java, Perl, and Python. He has over a decade of experience managing mixed-platform networks, covering everything from network design through to top-level staff management. Martin helped to start up one of the largest ISPs in the UK and was technical specialist for another. Don Jones has worked with three generations of Microsoft e-Commerce products in production environments. He served as Senior Web Developer for a major "dot com" startup, and currently provides consulting services for clients nationwide.

Ask network administrators what their most critical computer application is, and most will say "email" without a moment's hesitation. If you run a network powered by Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Exchange occupies much of your time. According to Microsoft, 110 million Exchange seats have been deployed, but 60% of you are still running Exchange 5.5. That's a problem, because the difference between version 5.5 and the more efficient Exchange 2000 and Exchange Server 2003 is profound.Don't fret. Exchange Server Cookbook offers you a comprehensive how-to guide to these newer versions of Exchange. You'll find quick solutions for the most common tasks you need to perform--everything from installation and maintenance to configuration and optimization, with proven recipes for the most useful tools and utilities. The book also has solutions to some uncommon tasks (that you may not know are possible) and advanced procedures that aren't part of day-to-day operations. These include tasks for critical situations, such as using a recovery storage group.Our reliable desktop reference even shows you how to write scripts for Exchange management and deployment tasks. That's right. While not every Exchange job can be scripted, many can, and we provide lots of working VBScript examples for accomplishing particular goals. Whatever your particular need, you'll find it quickly, because chapters in this Cookbook are laid out by recipe, with cross references to other pertinent solutions in the book. With this guide, you'll learn: The relationship between Exchange and Active Directory When to use the GUI, the command line, or scripting How to prepare forests, domains, and servers How to use Group Policy to control Exchange Diagnostic logging, measure performance, and administrative privileges Recipient management: user accounts, mailboxes, mail-enabled groups Mailbox and public folder database management Message routing and transport functions Security, backup, restore, and recovery operations For every question you have about Exchange 2000 or Exchange Server 2003, our Cookbook has the answer--one that you can find and implement without a moment's hesitation.

Building on the success of his Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 24seven, Jim McBee has fully updated Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Advanced Administration for Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2 and Windows Server 2003 R2. Starting where documentation, training courses, and other books leave off, McBee offers targeted instruction, practical advice, and insider tips. He covers security, connectivity, anti-spam protection, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting using an informational and common sense approach that will save you time, improve efficiency, and optimize your day-to-day operations. You'll find: What you need to know about Exchange Server 2003 data storage and security. Real-world scenarios that focus on practical applications. Advice for managing interactions with Active Directory. Updates on mobile e-mail, including seamless Direct Push technologies, and enhancements to device security. The latest protections against spam, including updated Exchange Intelligent Message Filter and new support for Sender ID e-mail authentication. Deployment guidelines for Outlook Web Access. Information on what it takes to support POP3 and IMAP4 clients in the field. Part of the In the Field Results series. This series provides seasoned systems administrators with advanced tools, knowledge, and real-world skills to use on the job. Going beyond what the standard documentation or classroom training provides, these practical guides address the real situations IT professionals face every day, offering streamlined solutions to improve productivity.

"Scott Schnoll has the amazing ability to present deeply technical information in an easy-to-understand, light-hearted way. This book is a must-read for anyone who is implementing Exchange 2003." --Paul Bowden, lead program manager, Exchange Server Development, Microsoft Corporation "Scott Schnoll''s clear, concise writing style and diverse knowledge makes his Exchange 2003 book readable and valuable to anyone deploying, inheriting, or considering Exchange Server 2003. An excellent, thorough, all-purpose Exchange 2003 book." --William Lefkovics, senior messaging and systems analyst,eEye Digital Security "This is one Exchange Server book that you''ll actually enjoy reading from cover to cover. You won''t want to put it down . . . I didn''t! It''s easy to read, yet it contains all of the essential information that you need to know." Christopher Meirick, co-blogger, MS Exchange Blog: http://www.msexchange.co.uk "Scott Schnoll''s knowledge of Exchange is second to none, and he has the ability to take very technical topics and explain them in a manner that is easy to digest. This book should be in every Exchange administrator''s toolkit." Mark Fugatt, MCT,Exchange MVP "I really enjoyed reading this book. I found it to be extremely informative, especially in covering the new features of Exchange 2003. I have no doubts in recommending this book to those who are serious about Exchange 2003." --Neil Hobson, Exchange MVP, lead messaging consultant,Silversands "Scott has written the essential administrative guide for Exchange 2003 deployment. Not only covering the ''how-to,'' but also truly exploring the ''what-if'' scenarios as well." --Kevin T. Price, deputy chief technical officer, CMS Information Services, Inc. "An essential technical reference containing the critical information necessary for successful administration and deployment of Exchange Server 2003. New features, removed features--this book covers it all." --James V. Walker, consultant "Scott Schnoll''s clear, concise writing style and diverse knowledge make his Exchange 2003 book readable and valuable to anyone deploying, inheriting, or considering Exchange Server 2003. An excellent, thorough, all-purpose Exchange book." --William Lefkovics, Senior Messaging and Systems Analyst, eEye Digital Security Nearly three years in the making, Exchange Server 2003 is the most reliable and secure messaging solution that Microsoft has ever produced. Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Distilled is a practical, hands-on guide designed to bring readers quickly up to speed on the latest changes and enhancements to the leading e-mail server. Drawing on his involvement in Microsoft''s Exchange Server 2003 Joint Development Program, author Scott Schnoll offers the detailed technical information that Exchange administrators need to know. He has a clear and concise style, and focuses on what''s new, what''s improved, and what''s been removed from Exchange Server 2003. Throughout the book Scott illustrates key points with real-world scenarios, and provides best practices drawn from his years of experience working with Exchange. You will find answers to a variety of important questions, such as: What features have been included in Exchange Server 2003 to replace Exchange Server 2000 and 5.5 features? Chapter 3 How do you use Internet Mail Wizard to configure Exchange for Internet messaging? Chapter 4 What does Exchange Server 2003 offer for remote security, and how can you now better block unwanted e-mail? Chapter 6 How do you back up, restore, and recover data using Recovery Storage Groups, Windows Volume Shadow Service, and other features? Chapter 8 How do you use the new Outlook Mobile Access and Exchange ActiveSync features? Chapter 9 What tuning and configuration patterns will work best for your organization? Chapter 10 032124592XB04022004