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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January 30, 2012 30 Jan'12
Exchange Server 2007 SP3 Rollup 6 drops with 21 new fixes

If you still rely on Exchange Server 2007, you may want to carefully consider the latest rollup. It might be the last.
September 23, 2011 23 Sep'11
Exchange Server 2007 SP3 Rollup 5 fixes 13 issues

Many IT shops still rely on Exchange Server 2007. If that includes you, check out the 13 fixes in Exchange 2007 SP3 Update Rollup 5.
July 08, 2011 08 Jul'11
Exchange Server 2007 SP3 rollup fixes 20 issues

Though Exchange Server 2010 is mature, many IT shops still rely on Exchange Server 2007. If that includes you, check out the fixes in Exchange 2007 SP3 Update Rollup 4.
April 01, 2011 01 Apr'11
Microsoft re-issues Exchange 2007 Service Pack 3 rollup

Only a week after delivering its Exchange 2007 SP3 Update Rollup 3, Microsoft re-released the product to correct a critical flaw.

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Top 10 Microsoft Exchange Server tips of 2008

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Seven things to know before you migrate to Exchange 2007

Thinking of moving off Exchange 2003? Learn more about Exchange 2007's features and capabilities and how they may help your organization. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
Exchange Server 2007: Email archiving tips and hosted services trends

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Real-world Exchange Server 2007 migrations

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Why it pays to know Exchange Server 2007 administrative controls

Step up your knowledge of Exchange Server 2007 administrative roles before diving into Microsoft's new Exchange Server 2010 administrative model and groups. Continue Reading
How to approach white space during an Exchange server 2003 migration

Take a look at the best way to clean up white space during a migration from Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange 2007 or 2010. Continue Reading

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One simple upgrade could prevent this annoying Exchange error

If you keep getting this error when you restart Exchange, it isn't the error you have to worry about -- it's the potential upgrade. Continue Reading
Investigating invalid security certificate name errors in Outlook

Creating a security certificate for Exchange 2007 can be tricky. Include one incorrect piece of info, and you’ll get an error message. This tip explains common mistakes and a workaround. Continue Reading