By: Jameson Parker
Submitted: 2009-10-15 05:15:42 | Word Count: 374
Exchange Server is a messaging and collaborative software product designed by Microsoft to make emailing faster and more efficient in an organization. You can use the features such as calendaring, contacts, tasks, mobile and web-based access, and data storage along with email.
There are some ins and outs of opting to Exchange Server. The following information may help you in deciding whether you really need to install Exchange Server-
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Advantages:
1) Information inside this “public folder” can be accessed by all employees.
2) You can check each user's calendar to determine free time so that you can easily plan for meeting and update their calendar using “Meeting planner”.
3) You can access your email, calendar, contacts etc. from anywhere in the globe through a Web browser.
4) You can have more than one email and supports different domains also.
5) If an email is sent to you, it goes instantly to the server and you will get the email whenever it arrives at server.
6) A single inbox can be sufficient for each employee to access his email, faxes, voice mail, and everything from anywhere.
7) Provides integrated anti virus, anti-spam, and anti-phishing technologies to protect from threats.
8) Advanced management tools are provided for the administrator to save time and effort.
9) Mailbox size can be set for more storage if required.
10) Database size can be increased from 100GB to 200GB.
Disadvantages:
1) You need to know Powershell to deal with Exchange Server.
2) The configuration of the various virtual directories required predominantly via the Client Access Server role was cumbersome and often required Powershell knowledge to get it properly.
3) It is mainly designed for medium and large sized organizations, but not for small sized ones.
4) An additional person will be needed in order to use this Exchange server in small sized organizations.
These descriptions and features will help you in learning ins and outs of MS Exchange Server. Moreover, Exchange Server 2010 version is expected to venture out by the end of 2009. Ultimately it is you to decide based on your requirements and future plans.
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