May 2011 Question of the Month
For Exchange 2010, when a user flags a message high priority does it really make it arrive faster than other messages?
ANSWER:
This is a new feature is called priority queuing. It is configurable on the Hub Transport Server to prioritize messages based on the end user classification within Outlook. MSExchange.org Article – Click HERE.
April 2011 Question of the Month
For Exchange 2010 DAG (HA), does the witness server need to be an Exchange Server?
ANSWER:
No, any domain based Windows Server with File Sharing enabled that all DAG members can see. Microsoft TechNet Article on DAQ Requirements – Click HERE.
March 2011 Question of the Month
What upcoming free NYC based event will keynote a Senior Technical Product Manager with Microsoft’s Exchange Server group (Adam Glick)?
ANSWER:
An upcoming event you do not want to miss. The big-shot in the Exchange Server community (Adam Glick – Senior Technical Product Manager w/Microsoft’s Exchange Server group) is coming to NYC and will keynote the Exchange Track at a FREE mini-Tech-Ed type event called Techstravaganza at Microsoft’s NY office on March 18, 2011 (9am-5pm). Also, I’ve convinced one of my favorite speakers (Michael Murphy aka Murph) to return to speak at this event. This event will have numerous tracks including Exchange (5 sessions), PowerShell, SharePoint, Windows/Client Server, etc. Check out the main website for more information. To register for Techstravaganza, register here!
February 2011 Question of the Month
Microsoft recently announced they were re-adding a feature to Exchange Server 2010 to allow what to work again?
January 2011 Question of the Month
Windows Phone 7 supports which versions of Exchange Server?
December 2010 Question of the Month
Q: How do you set server side content filtering rules (Exchange 2007+)?
ANSWER:
On the Hub Transport Exchange Server if you launch the Exchange Management Console (EMC) and go to – Org Config – Transport Rules. You’ll have limited abilities to filter to non-managed folders. Managed folders filtering requires additional Exchange Server CAL licensing.
http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2006/10/25/429345.aspx
http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2006/10/25/429345.aspx
November 2010 Question of the Month
Q: In Exchange 2010, what are the 2 types of resource mailboxes (e.g. great method to use for managing conference room bookings)?
ANSWER:
Room & Equipment Mailboxes
http://msexchange.org/articles_tutorials/exchange-server-2010/management-administration/resource-mailboxes-exchange-2010-part1.html
http://msexchange.org/articles_tutorials/exchange-server-2010/management-administration/resource-mailboxes-exchange-2010-part1.html
October 2010 Question of the Month
Q: What new feature exists with Distribution lists in Exchange 2010 that relates to Outlook Web App (OWA)?
ANSWER:
Ability for end users to request to be added to a distribution list. This is done via the Exchange Control Panel (ECP) self service feature. See this URL for more information.
http://www.msexchange.org/articles_tutorials/exchange-server-2010/management-administration/managing-distribution-lists-exchange-server-2010.html
http://www.msexchange.org/articles_tutorials/exchange-server-2010/management-administration/managing-distribution-lists-exchange-server-2010.html
September 2010 Question of the Month
Q: Exchange Server 2010 support how many databases per Standard vs Enterprise? How does DAG affect this?
ANSWER:
Standard supports a maximum of 5 active databases (DAG capable) and 257 passive databases. Enterprise supports a maximum of 100 active databases (DAG capable) and 257 passive databases.
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Exchange-Server-2010-Practices/dp/0735627193
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Exchange-Server-2010-Practices/dp/0735627193
August 2010 Question of the Month
Exchange 2010 changed the nick-name functionality in what GREAT way?
ANSWER:
Nick-name cache is now stored server-side. So, no more concerns about upgrading or losing the nick-name cache file.
http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/outlook/Outlook-2010-AutoComplete-Cache-and-Suggested-Contacts.aspx
http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/outlook/Outlook-2010-AutoComplete-Cache-and-Suggested-Contacts.aspx
July 2010 Question of the Month
Does Exchange 2010’s DAG support encryption? If so, what types?
ANSWER:
Yes. Encryption types are based on host OS support. BUT, DAGs only use encryption across different subnets & no encryption is used during the initial seed.
http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/exchange-server-2010/Database-Availability-Group-Compression-Encryption.aspx
June 2010 Question of the Month
How many methods of disk virtualization are supported for Exchange?
ANSWER: 3.
1) Fixed/Thick disk,
2) SCSI pass-through storage, and
3) iSCSI storage targets.
Bonus Question: Which versions support which method?
Exchange 2003 SP2, Exchange 2007 SP1, and Exchange 2010 support all 3.
May 2010 Question of the Month
For moving mailboxes, in Exchange 2007 we performed “move maibox”, but in Exchange 2010, what is the new command called?
ANSWER: The process to move mailboxes in Exchange 2010 is now called “local move request” for mailbox moves within a single AD forest and “remote move request” for mailbox moves across 2 forests.
April 2010 Question of the Month
Q) Does Exchange Server 2007 run on Windows Server 2008 R2?
ANSWER:
A) Not as of Exchange Server 2007 SP2. Microsoft announced support for Exchange 2007 to run on Windows Server 2008 R2, but via SP3 which is to be released Q3/4 2010.
March 2010 Question of the Month
What Microsoft tool is used to perform an overall topology readiness scan of your environment (e.g. AD, existing Exchange configuration, etc) to highlight problems before rolling out Exchange 2010?
ANSWER:
Exchange Server Pre-Deployment Analyzer (ExPDA).