Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Advanced Administration

Description

Advanced Exchange instruction for experienced systems administrators

Building on the success of Jim McBee's Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 24seven, this book is fully updated for Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2 and Windows Server 2003 R2 and now joins the new Sybex series

In the Field Results. Starting where documentation, training courses, and other books leave off, this new book offers targeted instruction, practical advice, and insider tips from an expert who has extensive experience in the field.

With full coverage of security, connectivity, anti-spam protection, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting, the information and common sense approach used in this book will save you time, improve efficiency, and optimize your day-to-day operations.

Inside 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

In the Field Results 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.

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Part 1: Building a Foundation.

Chapter 1: Introducing Exchange 2003 and Exchange Administration.

Chapter 2: Windows Dependencies and Platform.

Chapter 3: Active Directory and Exchange 2003.

Chapter 4: Understanding Exchange 2003 Data Storage.

Chapter 5: Best Practices and Disaster Prevention.

Part 2: Operations.

Chapter 6: Daily and Long-Term Operations.

Chapter 7: Tweaking Operations.

Chapter 8: Keeping an Eye on Exchange 2003 Usage.

Chapter 9: Improving Performance.

Chapter 10: Recovering from Disasters.

Chapter 11: Clustering and Other Stories of High Availability.

Chapter 12: Public Folders.

Chapter 13: Server Troubleshooting.

Part 3: Connectivity.

Chapter 14: SMTP and Message Routing.

Chapter 15: Connectivity within Your Organization.

Chapter 16: Internet Connectivity.

Part 4: Exchange 2003 Security Issues.

Chapter 17: Securing Exchange Server 2003.

Chapter 18: Securing Message Content.

Chapter 19: Exchange and Firewalls.

Part 5: Exchange Clients.

Chapter 20: Supporting MAPI Clients.

Chapter 21: Deploying Outlook Web Access.

Chapter 22: Going Wireless—Outlook and Mobile Devices.

Chapter 23: Supporting POP3 and IMAP4 Clients.

Index.