Microsoft Windows Exchange Server 2007 has many key features which are improvise from Exchange Server 2003. First one is server roles which reduces the time for installations and configurations that wer done manual by windows server administrator. It is provided by Analyzer which not only analysis the problem but also assists with the solutions. Windows Exchange server 2007 can easily connect to outlook express 2007 with auto-configurations. Exchange Management Console / Exchange Management Shell easily manage with Server roles and rules. Migration tools performs to reduce the complication with multiple mailboxes migration.
It has also been introduced with command-line interface which can be checked by administrators. Pre-defined permissions can be assigned easily with Exchange Server 2007. With 64-bit architecture, memory usage is increased. Routing through Active Directory are not required in Exchange Server 2007. Troubleshooting tools solve issues easily and updates at regular intervals. Web services API update information on mailboxes or calendars and can also integrate with Outlook Web access. One of the exchange server setup is as follows :
Anti-spam filtering is set at network settings. It also blocks various viruses, malware etc. It also comes with Microsoft Forefant security for anti-spam / viruses and be customized. Exchange Server also continuously replicates which is essential for cluster servers. In this case, manual migrations of mailboxes is not required. Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption are encrypted o Exchange Server Server 2007.
Transport rules of Exchange server also has transport rules to allow organizations to manage records with folders. One of the feature is Flexible Journaling which help admin to journal e-mail per database and through Multi-mailbox search it is very easy to search for mails.
Scheduling Assistant assists with schedules of meetings, this is mainly for corporate organizations. With Calendar Attendant, it simplifies and maintains calendars and reduces the load of notifications. Resource Booking Attendant are marked in Address Book and be customized. It has much enhanced Outlook Web access which is provides better functionality than the version that was released earlier. LinkAccess receives link on Microsoft Office Sharepoint to to display document. In this, VPN or tunneling is not required. Authhentication and security is improved. Exchange Server also has a voice mail system which can record message in the absence of the administrator. Exchange Server has ActiveSync which maintains secure connections with a server and a Mobile device.
Windows Exchange Dedicated Server are normally setup on Cluster Servers.
Migration from Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2007 is an important process. Following are two types of Migration Process and important points :
- It is not possible to more Exchange Server on Windows 2003, to move up to Windows Server 2008
- Due to Failover Cluster Setup, clustered mailboxes are not possible to move.
- You cannot upgrade Stand-alone Server to Windows 2008 Server without upgrading Exchange Server.
- Recovery features cannot be used while upgration.
- Exchange Server can be moved from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 by pre-installing server and migrating data on to it.
- Process also includes replication of mailboxes, folders, data.
- If we migrate on pre-installed server, we will not have to manually modify the files.
- It also reduces downtime.
- In terms with cluster servers, it is important we keep the existinf data and remove any third-party applications, Exchange and then upgrading the Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. All pre-requisites should be fulfilled while migrating from one operating system to another.
- In order to maintain the data, it depends on the number of servers in cluster.
- In case of multiple mailboxes, move all mailboxes to another server and then uninstall Exchange.
- It is important to uninstall Exchange and Windows Powershell from passive node in cluster
- We need to check all tasks for each server role
- Server role recognition is important
- Windows Server 2008 with Exchange Server 2007 should be planned
- EdgeSync process should run same version of Exchange Server 2007.
- Edge Transport Servers subscribed to Active directory.
- Exchange Server 2007 does not have cross-operating system
Windows Exchange Dedicated Servers are normally setup on Cluster Servers.