Legacy Exchange Server versions

Microsoft no longer backs its legacy Exchange Server versions, like Exchange Server 2003. Administrators can find tips that cover management, migration strategies, and ways to troubleshoot these older on-premises messaging platforms.

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Legacy Exchange Server versions News

December 22, 2009 22 Dec'09
Helpful third-party tools for Exchange Server

Check out these 12 third-party Exchange management tools and see how they can help administrators monitor, archive and migrate Exchange servers.
April 14, 2004 14 Apr'04
MTA Check Tool

The following is Tip #23 from "25 Exchange 2003 Tips in 25 minutes."

Legacy Exchange Server versions Get Started

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3 steps to prepare for Exchange updates

If you dread the process of updating Exchange and the possibility that patches will break the servers, you can take control by putting best practices in place with three steps. Continue Reading
How should you handle Exchange Server updates?

Microsoft changed its release model after Exchange 2010, which has caused some confusion for administrators who work on newer versions of the messaging platform. Continue Reading
EMS commands -- beyond the basics

These five Exchange Management Shell commands let you run Exchange from the command line to create distribution groups, HTML reports and .csv files. Continue Reading

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Consider these Office 365 alternatives to public folders

Public folders in Exchange still exist, but they're considered legacy features that haven't kept up with the times. See what Office 365 alternatives might be a better fit. Continue Reading
Are you ready for the Exchange 2010 end of life?

Whether you want to stay on premises with a newer version of Exchange Server or lift that workload into Microsoft's cloud version, there are pros and cons to weigh on each end. Continue Reading

Manage Legacy Exchange Server versions

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

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. Continue Reading
Understand data file storage in Outlook 2007 Roaming and Local folders

Microsoft Outlook 2007 has several data and customization files, making it easy to forget which files do what. Get an explanation of the various files within Outlook 2007's Roaming and Local folders and learn how they're used. Continue Reading
Deleting and reconnecting Exchange Server 2007 mailboxes

There's a subtle difference between a deleted Exchange Server 2007 mailbox and a disconnected mailbox. Learn how to reconnect a deleted Exchange mailbox. Continue Reading

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Exchange 2007 end of life creates on-premises vs. cloud choice

Support for Exchange 2007 ends in April, which means many organizations face an impending migration. Keep these guidelines handy during migration talks. Continue Reading
Fixing certificate mismatch errors in Outlook 2007

When acquiring X.509 certificates to use ActiveSync and OWA on your Exchange 2007 Server, you need to include the correct details in your request. If you don't, certificate mismatches can occur. This tip explains how to troubleshoot those errors. Continue Reading
Obtaining and verifying SSL certificates in Exchange Server

Many security features in Exchange Server rely on SSL. Obtaining trusted certificates can tighten security and boost performance for SSL-based applications, including OWA and Exchange mobile devices. Continue Reading