MICROSOFT EXCHANGE SERVER 2007 PRODUCT GUIDE
More and more, people throughout your company rely on e-mail to handle their mission-critical communications needs. As the demand for and use of e-mail increases, user expectations increase. People expect rich, efficient, and secure access to e-mail, calendars, attachments, contacts, and more—no matter where people are, or what type of device they are using.
What’s New and Improved in Exchange Server 2007? Operational Efficiency Feature New/Improved Description Easy and Efficient Deployments Server Roles New A modular system of five server roles reduces the time required for installation, minimizes manual configuration by the administrator, and increases security by limiting the surface area available for attack.
Scalability and Performance 64-bit Architecture New As a native 64-bit application, Exchange Server can access more memory, helping ensure high performance and reliability as mailbox sizes and the number of user accounts per server increase. Simplified Routing Topology New The complexity of the Exchange Server 2007 routing topology has been reduced by building on the existing Active Directory® site topology. Routing groups are no longer needed.
Business Continuity Cluster Continuous Replication New High availability with automated failover can be achieved using continuous replication in an active/passive cluster. Data is copied from active to passive server nodes via log shipping. Shared storage is not required, so nodes can be located in separate geographical locations. Local Continuous Replication New A copy of the Exchange Server 2007 database can be placed on a second disk set, where it is automatically kept up-to-date via log shipping.
Anywhere Access Feature New/Improved Description Collaboration and Productivity Scheduling Assistant New A Scheduling Assistant provides visual guidance on the best dates and times to meet, based on the schedules of invitees and resources. Calendar Attendant New Server-side meeting processing means that Outlook no longer has to be running for the user’s calendar to remain up-to-date. Meetings are updated without sending redundant notices, reducing inbox clutter.
LinkAccess New When a user receives a link to a document on a MIcrosoft Office SharePoint® Server site or file share, Exchange Server 2007 uses LinkAccess to retrieve and display the document—no VPN or tunnel required. Improved Security Improved Two-factor authentication support is improved, and administrators can require documents to be viewed as HTML for greater security on public kiosks.
Mobile Messaging Exchange ActiveSync (Direct Push) Improved Mobile devices that incorporate Exchange ActiveSync maintain a secure connection with the server, receiving any new or updated e-mail, calendar items, contacts, or tasks as soon as they arrive on the server. Self-service Device Wipe New If a device is lost or stolen, the user can clear the contents of the mobile device or reset the device’s password via Outlook Web Access.
Exchange Server 2007 Key Features Operational Efficiency “ There will be 1.4 billion mailboxes by the end of 2006 and that number will grow to 2.2 billion mailboxes in 2009, an average annual rate of 16%.”4 —Radicati Group, 2005 The growing volume of e-mail messages coupled with e-mail’s mission-critical role in many businesses places heavy demands on IT administrators.
Built-In Protection ” 24% of organizations have had employee e-mail subpoenaed by courts and regulators, and another 15% of companies have gone to court to battle lawsuits triggered by employee mail.”5 —AMA & The ePolicy Institute, 2006 Companies today face increasing spam and virus threats as well as growing regulatory and corporate compliance requirements.
Anywhere Access “ More than one-half of all online consumers say they check their work e-mail outside the office.”6 —Jupiter Research, 2005 As workforces become increasingly mobile, employees require the flexibility to access their inboxes regardless of where they may be. They need an integrated, seamless way to access their vital business communications.
Top Ten Reasons to Upgrade to Exchange Server 2007 1. Keep your e-mail system running at a lower cost New data replication capabilities in Exchange Server 2007 drive increased availability at a lower cost. Local Continuous Replication delivers database redundancy with rapid recovery, minimizing the frequency of full tape backups.
6. Reduce compliance risk in a way that makes sense for your business Exchange Server 2007 incorporates features specifically designed to help your business comply with corporate, regulatory, and legal requirements. These features enable you to apply retention rules, scan and act on messages in transport, flexibly journal, and perform rich text searches across mailboxes in your organization.
Exchange Server 2007 Editions Exchange Server 2007 is offered in two server editions: Standard Edition and Enterprise Edition. Exchange Server 2007 Standard Edition is designed to meet the messaging and collaboration needs of small and medium corporations; it may also be appropriate for specific server roles or branch offices. Exchange Server 2007 Enterprise Edition, designed for large enterprise corporations, enables creation of multiple storage groups and databases.
Exchange Server 2007 Client Access Licenses Exchange Server 2007 is offered in two client access license (CAL) editions: Standard CAL and Enterprise CAL. The Exchange Server Standard CAL provides access to e-mail, shared calendaring, and Outlook Web Access (OWA).
Learn More Exchange Server 2007 Web Site: www.microsoft.com/exchange Exchange Server TechCenter: www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/default.mspx Exchange Server 2007 System Requirements: www.microsoft.com/exchange/evaluation/sysreqs/default.mspx Exchange Product Team Blog: www.msexchangeteam.com/ Anywhere access requires Internet connectivity.
