Exchange


Web Sites
Email/SMTP Test Utility - Test smtp connectivity to your mail server with this great online tool.
How to Modify an SMTP E-Mail Address by Using Recipient Policies (Q822447) - This article describes how to modify recipient policies in Exchange 2003 to determine how a user's e-mail address is generated. When you use the procedure that is described in this article to modify a recipient policy, you can define specific settings that allow you to meet the naming conventions that are required for your organization.
How to remove Exchange Server 2003 from your computer (833396) - This how-to article describes the steps to automatically or manually remove Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 from your computer.
HOW TO: Increase Outlook Web Access Performance (Q327675) - This Q-article describes variuos methods of increasing performance on Outlook Web Access. It gives an introduction to the "reach" and the "rich" client and elaborates on the configuration of front-end servers.
HOW TO: Migrate from Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange Server 2003 - High level guide to the steps needed for migrating Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange Server 2003.
Microsoft Exchange Service Management Guide - This guide applies Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) principles and specific prescriptive guidance for managing Microsoft Exchange in a mission-critical enterprise setting.
TechNet Virtual Labs - Ever wanted to test Microsoft's newest software in a sandbox environment? Wouldn't it be great to be able to test new servers immediately, without formatting hard drives or dedicating one or more computers to the project? Now you can, with the TechNet Virtual Labs.
Telnet - SMTP Commands - This site has a step-by-step guide on how to send a mail using telnet. Very useful if you're testing a mail server.
XADM: ForestPrep Does Not Work with Error Message: An Invalid ADSI Pathname Was Passed 80005000 - If Exchange won't install (because of an earlier failed installation), it might be because the "heuristics" attribute must be deleted before running forestprep. Read further in this Q article.
XADM: How to Manually Remove an Exchange 2000 Installation (Q260378) - You can't uninstall Exchange 2000 with the setup program, maybe due to problems with EXIFS or something else? It might be necessary to do it manually. Check out this step-by-step guide to see how.
XCCC: IIS Lockdown and URLscan Configurations in an Exchange Environment (Q309508) - To get maximum security on IIS you should install and configure IIS LockDown and URLscan. This also goes for OWA, and in this Q article you can see what settings to use for both Exchange 5.5 og 2000.
You Cannot Install Exchange 2000 on a Computer That Is Running Windows Server 2003 (321648) - Exchange 2000 is not supported on Microsoft Windows Server 2003. Because of this, Exchange 2000 is blocked from installing on the Windows Server 2003 family. Also, operating system upgrades from Microsoft Windows 2000 Server to Windows Server 2003 flag Exchange 2000 as incompatible.

White Papers
Configuring and Securing Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server and Clients - In this white paper you'll learn the methods to securily publish your Exchange Server to the Internet, and the methods to protect Oulook clients on your Intranet. SMTP filtering, RPC application filtering and server publishing are among the issues. 17 pages.
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Security Hardening Guide - This guide is designed to provide you with essential information about how to harden your Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 environment. In addition to practical, hands-on configuration recommendations, this guide includes strategies for combating spam, viruses, and other external threats to your Exchange Server 2003 messaging system.
Step-by-Step Guide to Public Key Features of Outlook 2000 - If you want to send encrypted/signed mail with Outlook 2000 here's an explanation of the client side setup. 3 pages.

Programs
Exchange Server Best Practices Analyzer Tool - The Microsoft Exchange Server Best Practices Analyzer Tool is designed for administrators who want to determine the overall health of their Exchange servers and topology. The tool scans Exchange servers and identifies items that do not conform to Microsoft best practices.