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Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
REPORT
SIX MONTHS INDUSTRIAL TRAININGNETMAX TECHNOLOGIES
PATIALA
Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of degree of
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGYIN
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Submitted By: SUKHVIR SINGH
University Roll No: 31001551
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING RAMPURA PHUL
Jan-May 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sr. No. DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.
1. PREFACE 1
2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 2
3. DECLARATION 3
4. CERTIFICATE 4
5. COMPANY PROFILE 5
6 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY 10
7 PROJECT 16
8 BIBLIOGRAPHY / REFERENCES 68
PREFACE
The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification certifies a user's knowledge in
system administration of Microsoft Windows operating systems . The Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 MCSE is achieved upon passing seven networking system exams, a client and
server operating system exams. The Windows Server 2003 MCSE title is granted after taking 7
exams.
MCSE is available as "MCSE on Windows 2000" and "MCSE on Windows 2003". There are
two specializations for MCSE: Messaging (Microsoft Exchange Server) and Security (Internet
Security Acceleration).
Whereas the MCSE is supposed to certify a person's ability to "plan, design, and implement
Microsoft Windows server solutions and architectures in medium- to large-sized companies", the
MCSE certifies a holder's ability to "implement, manage, and maintain the typically complex
computing environment of medium- to large-sized companies".
Now as far as the project is concerned, The Exchange Server software which is used to provide
email service or messaging. We can install it on Microsoft windows server 2003 enterprise
edition operating system. It requires NTFS partition. It uses active directory database for user or
recipient management
Now as far as the project is concerned, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 the following Common
features with other e-mail systems: It transfers e-mail messages to intended recipients in a
reliable way, whether the Recipients reside on the local server, another server
In the same Exchange Server 2003 organization or another server in an external messaging
environment.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I am grateful to Er. Varinder Singla for their valuable suggestions & encouragement that
enables us to handle projects with confidence
I am thankful to the members of the staff at our institute for their constant
encouragement and the valuable inputs from time to time throughout the course of our studies. I
deem it a pleasant duty to place on record my sincere and heartfelt gratitude to my training guide
Mr. Harpreet Singh for his long sightedness, wisdom and co-operation which helped me in
tackling crucial aspects of the training in very logical and practical way.
I express deep sense of gratitude and respect to this great institution ”College of
Engineering & Management” Rampura Phul that provided me an opportunity to fulfill the
most cherished desire of reaching my goal.
We take this opportunity to express our profound sense of gratitude and respect to all
those who has given me the opportunity to work with NetMax Technologies. I am grateful to
NetMax Technologies for permitting me to undertake six weeks of Industrial Training in their
prestigious organization.
Sukhvir
Singh
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the report work entitled ("MICROSOFT EXCHANGE SERVER,
MESSAGING SYSTEM") is an authentic record of my own work carried out at (NETMAX
TECHNOLOGIES PATIALA) as requirements of Six Months Industrial Training in 8th
semester for the award of Bachelor’s Degree of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering
at CoEM Rampura Phul under the guidance of (MR.HARPREET SINGH), during JAN to
JUNE, 2010.
(Signature of student)
(Name- SUKHVIR SINGH)
(Univ. Roll No.-31001551)
Certified that the above statement made by the student is correct to the best of our knowledge
and belief.
(Signature of Project Guide)
(Mr. Harpreet Singh
Director Netmax Technologies, Patiala) (Signature of HOD)
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that Sukhvir Singh S/o S. Harpreet Singh is undergoing Industrial training for
project “MICROSOFT EXCHANGE SERVER 2003” under the Guidance of Mr. Harpreet
Singh as an internal guide. It is also certified that while carrying out this project work was
constantly in touch with me for necessary guidance and essential directions.
The work done by him has been found satisfactory and commendable. I wish him great success
in his career.
External Guide HOD (Comp.Deptt)
Mr. Harpreet Singh Er. Varinder Singla
COMPANY PROFILE
NetMax Technologies Pvt Ltd is a market leader in network support, embedded systems, and software & web development services. NetMax Technologies of companies is divided into two: NetMax Technologies Pvt Ltd & NetMax Web solutions.
NetMax Technologies Pvt Ltd takes care of IT support, embedded systems R& D & Implementation services, whereas NetMax web solutions is a web & software development company that takes care of Software development & web service solutions.
It offers a vast portfolio of IT solutions to customers spread across Punjab, Haryana & Himachal Pradesh. NetMax Technologies Pvt Ltd is a pioneer in the field of IT education in north India.
NetMax Technologies Pvt Ltd was set up in 2001 by young Indian entrepreneurs. It has pioneered the concept of high quality IT education in North India and has trained over 15,000 plus networking, embedded systems & software professionals in the country. In 2001, NetMax Technologies Pvt Ltd set up education centre in Chandigarh (Punjab) and followed them with centers in Patiala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana & Bhatinda in the years that followed. In 2005, NetMax Technologies Pvt Ltd introduced corporate training programs which as an initiative were highly appreciated by the industry and corporate alike.
Since our inception, we have remained true to five unwavering commitments...
Draw on the expertise of experienced trainers. Each of our trainers has an average of four years relevant experience in the industry. Together, they have accumulated thousands of teaching hours. No other center in region boasts a team with this level of expertise.
Provide an environment that is conducive to learning. Among other things, participants have access to top-of-the-line network and system infrastructure. This is why we adhere to rigorous standards of methodology and ensure that our faculty and technicians provide you with assistance should you encounter any problems.
Use comprehensive learning material. We provide each participant with comprehensive material that is recommended and an easy-to-use reference guide in which students can find any of the information covered during the course.
Offer an unparalleled price/quality ratio. We are committed to offering high-calibre training at a price/quality ratio.
Provide concrete and current course content. We constantly update and improve our course content in response to the changes made by vendors like CISCO, Microsoft.
Area of Focus
NetMax Technologies Pvt Ltd focus areas include network support, network implementation, embedded system research & development and robotics. NetMax Technologies Pvt Ltd addresses the needs of well-defined industry segments such as BPO’s, IT & ITES, and government Agencies like CSIO & TBRL etc. It has alliances with global IT majors such as Microsoft, CISCO and Red Hat.
Support Area (Network Solutions)
LINUX / UNIX networks SUN networks CISCO devices (Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Cache Engine, RAS etc) Bandwidth Manager software and hardware Radio Links Security Solutions
The partial list of our client for network field is as below:
CEDTI, Mohali Redington,India Innovative Solutions, Chandigarh NIPER, Mohali Software Technology Parks India, Mohali Rana Group IDS HFCL Infotel Ltd. Targus technologies pvt ltd STPI, Mohali BBMB The Tribune Ind Swift
Embedded Systems (Consulting & prototyping services)
Our expertise covers several microcontroller architectures and their development tool chains. In addition we focus on time-to-market, quality improvement, complete PCB Designing and embedded applications using Atmel mcs51, Atmel AVR, Microchip PIC controller, NXP ARM.
Our training and consulting services include prototyping and customized software and hardware developments.
Consulting & prototyping services include applications on technologies from Atmel, microchip, NXP, Maxim etc
Our clients for R&D support in field of embedded systems:
Recorders and Medicare ltd Chandigarh. TELEBOX India ltd. Lotus Machines Pvt. Ltd. Chandigarh. Impearl Electronics Pvt. Ltd. Chandigarh. Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) Central Scientific Instruments Organization (CSIO)
IT Education
NetMax Technologies Pvt Ltd (IT Education) vast education network spans all over Punjab, Himachal Pradesh & Haryana. Our Education wing has trained students from diverse fields in CISCO, REDHAT and MICROSOFT besides various technologies in embedded systems over the past ten years. We were the first to introduce CCNP, CCSP, CCVP and CCIE in north region to meet the current needs of our corporate clients.
We are the only company to introduce robotics platform for the 1st time in India. We believe in hands on training and that has been our philosophy since inception. Following this philosophy religiously, We have introduced 8051, AVR, PIC, ARM, PLC hardware into training modules so that students can be exposed to technologies used in the industry.
NetMax Web Solutions
NetMax Web Solutions, is the Web Development and software development unit of NetMax Technologies Pvt Ltd. We believe in the fact that small businesses too deserve the right to be on the world of internet and that is where we come into play by providing them the most cost effective solution. We provide services from design and multimedia to custom programming and database integration.
NetMax Websolution specializes in Open Source Website Development such as Joomla, Magento, os Commerce, modx, CMS Made Simple & WordPress.
We have an efficient team to work on HTML and Flash enabled website plus SEO and other essential aspects of the web development and Graphics Development. We are also specialized in
Magazine Design & Layout, Catalogues Design, Brochure Designing, Animated Banner Designing & Business Card Design.
Services:
E-Commerce Website Development
Content Management System
Flash Website Development
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Database Management
Website Maintenance
Web Hosting
Domain Name Registration
Logo Designing
Magazine Design & Layout
Brochure Designing
Banner and Advertisement Design & Layout
Flash Animation
On-Line Catalogue Maintenance
Data Entry and Compilation
NetMax Host
NetMax Hosting is an upcoming Webhosting Provider in North India and aims to provide its customer with superior hosting environment. NetMax Hosting is the Domain name registration and Web Hosting Division of NetMax Technologies Pvt Ltd which has been in the field of Education, Web Designing and Development since a decade now.
We are an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Organization. All our equipment is carefully chosen to ensure maximum uptime and performance for your sites. We offer the very best control panel interface, cPanel , which allows you to easily manage your scripts, e-mail, subdomains , statistics, and more. To help you build a professional site for your personal or business needs, we offer the Rv Site Builder.
Our connectivity is provided through a highly redundant network path that optimizes the routing of all data. Our network optimization is enabled by probes, which allow us to automatically route data along the best path. Customer service is the single most important key to a successful hosting experience, and M2Host.com goes the extra mile to provide it. Technical support is available 24 hours a day via online helpdesk & live online chat support.
Mr. Harpreet Singh Director-IT 9814900118
Mr Barinder Singh Director IT 9914713373
INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY
• Microsoft Exchange Server is the server side of a client–server, collaborative application
product developed by Microsoft. It is part of the Microsoft Servers line of server products
and is used by enterprises using Microsoft infrastructure solutions. Exchange's major
features consist of electronic mail, calendaring, contacts and tasks; support for mobile
and web-based access to information; and support for data storage.
• Exchange Server 2003 (v6.5, code name Titanium) debuted on September 28, 2003.
Exchange Server 2003 (currently at Service Pack 2) can be run on Windows 2000 Server
(only if Service Pack 4 is first installed) and 32-bit Windows Server 2003; although some
new features only work with the latter. Like Windows Server 2003, Exchange Server
2003 has many compatibility modes to allow users to slowly migrate to the new system.
This is useful in large companies with distributed Exchange Server environments who
cannot afford the downtime and expense that comes with a complete migration.
• The June 2, 2003, release of Exchange Server 2003 made the migration from pre-2000
versions of Exchange significantly easier (although still involved the same basic steps),
and many users of Exchange Server 5.5 waited for the release of Exchange Server 2003
to upgrade. The upgrade process also required upgrading a company's servers to
Windows 2000. Some customers opted to stay on a combination of Exchange Server 5.5
and Windows NT 4.0, both of which are no longer supported by Microsoft.
• One of the new features in Exchange Server 2003 is enhanced disaster recovery which
allows administrators to bring the server online more quickly. This is done by allowing
the server to send and receive mail while the message stores are being recovered from
backup.
Also new is the ability to drop inbound e-mail before being fully processed, thus
preventing delays in the message routing system. There are also improved message and
mailbox management tools, which allow administrators to execute common chores more
quickly.
NETWORK BASICS
What is Network?
In one network, when multiple computer connected with each other through centralized device.
They can share files and resources with each other. That is called network.
• Type of networks
LAN
LAN stands for Local Area Network. The scope of the LAN is within one building, one school
or within one lab. In LAN (Hub), media access method is used CSMA/CD in which each
computer sense the carrier before sending the data over the n/w. if carrier is free then you can
transmit otherwise you have to wait or you have to listen. In multiple accesses each computer has
right that they can access each other. If two computers sense the carrier on same time then the
collision occur. In the network every computer is aware about the collision. Now this stop
transmitting and they will use back off algorithm. In which random number is generated. This
number or algorithm is used by each computer. Who has short number or small number, he has
first priority to transmit the data over the network and other computers will wait for their turn.
WAN
WAN stands for Wide Area Network, in which two local area networks are connected through
public n/w. it may be through telecommunication infrastructure or dedicated lines. For e.g.: -
ISDN lines, Leased lines etc.
In which we can use WAN devices and WAN technology. You can also connect with your
remote area through existing Internetwork called Internet.
• Devices
We have many Ethernet devices used to connect local Area network.
For example: - hub, switch, bridge and router.
Hub
Hub is centralized device, which is used to connect multiple workstations. It has no special kind
of memory. It simply receives the frame (data) and forwards it to all its connected nodes except
the Receiving node. It always performs broadcasting. In case of hub, there is one collision
domain and one broadcast domain. In case of hub, the media access method is used CSMA/CD
(Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection). You cannot perform LAN segmentation
using hub.
Switch
Switch is also used to connect multiple workstations. Switch is more intelligent than hub. It has
special kind of memory called Mac address/filter/lookup table. Switch reads Mac addresses.
Switch stores Mac addresses in its filter address table. When it receives frame, it reads the
destination Mac address and consult with its filter table. If it has entry in its filter table then he
will forwards the frame to that particular Mac address port, if not found then it performs
broadcasting to all its connected nodes.
So in case of switch there is no chance or place for collisions. In case of switch, the media access
method is used CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/ Collision Avoidance). Switches
provide more efficiency, more speed and security.
There are two types of switches: -
(I) Manageable switches (can be configured with console cable).
(II) Non-manageable switches.
We can perform LAN segmentation by using switches.
Bridge
Bridge is a hardware device, which is used to provide LAN segmentation means it is used for
break the collision domain. It has same functionality as performed by switch. We can use bridge
between two different topologies. It has fewer ports. Each port has an own buffer memory. It
works on Data Link Layer of OSI model. It also read Mac address and stores it in its filter table.
In case of bridge there is one broadcast domain.
Router
Router is hardware device, which is used to connect & communicate two different networks.
Router performs routing and path determination. It has routing table, in which it will store best
path for destination networks. When it receives packet (data), it reads the destination network
address then consult with its routing table, if route is available then it will forward the data to
next router otherwise discard the data. It does not perform broadcast. It is also used to breakdown
the broadcast domain
.
There are two types of routers: -
(I) Hardware Routers are developed by Cisco, HP.
(II) Software Routers is configured with the help of routing and remote access. This feature is
offered by Microsoft. This feature is by default installed, but you have to enable or configure it.
Hardware routers are dedicated routers. They are more efficient.
But in case of software routers, it has less features, slow performance. They are not very much
efficient.
LAN Card
LAN card is media access device. LAN card provide us connectivity in the network. There is a
RJ45 (Registered Jack) connector space on the LAN card. RJ45 is used in UTP cable. There is
another led which is also called heartbeat of LAN card. When any activity occurs it may be
receiving or transmitting any kind of data. This led start blinking. It also tells us the status of
LAN card.
LAN card status symbols: - LAN card has many status, for example connected, not
connected, Internet connection sharing (ICS), Internet connection Firewall (ICF), & disable state.
This type of icon appears, when our LAN card has proper connectivity. Network cable is
plugged.
This type of icon appears, when our LAN card Network cable is un-plugged. No connectivity.
This type of icon appears; when our LAN card has Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) service is
enabled. In this case sharing hand is appearing on our LAN card.
We can disable this internet connection firewall from TCP/IP properties then Advance tab
then ICS section then click edit button then uncheck check box of ICS.
This type of icon appears; when our LAN card has Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) service is
enabled. In this case our network computers can’t communicate with ICF enabled computer. We
can disable this internet connection firewall from TCP/IP properties then Advance tab then
ICF section then click edit button then select OFF radio button.
This type of icon appears; when our LAN card has TCP/IP configuration is obtain IP address
automatically.
This type of icon appears; when our LAN card is in Disable State.
We can enable it by two Methods.
•Double click on it, it will automatically enable.
•Right click on it then clicks enable.
Creating Domain Environment
What is a Network Model?
Microsoft Provide us Two Network models, to manage our networks. Windows that are
designed for single users to control one computer network operating systems (NOS)
coordinate the activities of multiple computers across a network. The network operating
system acts as a director to keep the network running smoothly.
The two major types of network Models are:
• Peer-to-Peer ( WORKGROUP)
• Client/Server (DOMAIN ENVIRONMENT).
Peer-to-Peer (Workgroup)
It allows users to share resources and files located on their computers and to access shared
resources found on other computers. However, they do not have a file server or a centralized
management source.
In a peer-to-peer network, all computers are considered equal; they all have the same abilities to
use the Resources available on the network.
Peer-to-peer networks are designed primarily for small to medium local area networks. It offers
us:
• Local Administration of computers.
• Local user Management also called local user.
• Every computer act as a server as well as client.
• Group Policy Implementation is also available on local basis.
• More Overhead on Administrator.
• Advantages of a peer-to-peer network:
• Less initial expense - No need for a dedicated server.
• Setup - An operating system (such as Windows XP) already in place may only
need to be reconfigured for peer-to-peer operations.
Disadvantages of a peer-to-peer network:
• Decentralized - No central repository for files and applications.
• Security - Does not provide the security available on a client/server network.
Client/Server (Domain)
Client/server network Model allows the network to centralize functions and applications in
one or more dedicated file servers. The file servers become the heart of the system,
providing access to resources and providing security.
We can promote workgroup network model to Client/ server network model. In this network
Model, one computer Act as a Server and other computers act as client. We can create client/
server called Domain with the help of Active directory Services. A computer on which Active
directory service is installed Called domain controller and computers joined in the Active
directory domain are called Domain clients.
Active directory
Active directory: - Active directory is a feature of Windows server 2003 & server 2008. Active
directory service is a centralized, shared distributed database. It can store millions of objects like
users, Groups, computers, shared folders and Printers.
We can extend Active directory structure within city, within country and worldwide also. It
offers us centralized Administration like:
• Centralized administration of domain environment.
• Centralized administration of user management.
• Centralized administration of Group Policy implementation.
• Centralized administration of data backup Plans.
• Centralized administration of software deployment.
• Centralized data storage system.
Client/server network:-
Advantages of a client/server network:
• Centralized - Resources and data security are controlled through the server.
• Scalability - Any or all elements can be replaced individually as needs increase.
• Flexibility - New technology can be easily integrated into system.
• Interoperability - All components (client/network/server) work together.
• Accessibility - Server can be accessed remotely and across multiple platforms.
Disadvantages of a client/server network:
• Expense - Requires initial investment in dedicated server.
• Maintenance - Large networks will require a staff to ensure efficient operation.
• Dependence - When server goes down, operations will cease across the network.
Active Directory Requirements
We must Have Following Requirements, before installing Active Directory.
• Windows server 2003 O S.
• An NTFS partition with enough free space
• Administrative Rights.
• Our computer must be connected with network.
• Properly configured TCP/IP (IP address, subnet mask and – Preferred Dns Ip )
• A network connection (to a hub or to another computer via a crossover cable)
• A Domain name that you want to use
• The Windows Server 2003 CD media.
INSTALLATION OF ACTIVE DIRECTORY
• Log in as an administrator in windows server 2003 computer
• Configure TCP/IP.
• Steps
TCP/ IP Configuration
You need a dedicated IP address to install Active Directory. If you do not use a dedicated IP
address, DNS registrations may not work and Active Directory functionality may be lost. If the
computer is a multi-homed computer, the network adapter that is not connected to the Internet
can host the dedicated IP address.
The Active Directory domain controller should point to its own IP address in the DNS server list
to prevent possible DNS connectivity issues.
To configure your IP configuration, use the following steps:
• Right-click My Network Places and then click Properties.
• Right-click Local Area Connection and then click Properties.
• Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.
• Make sure you have a static and dedicated IP address. If you don't need Internet connectivity
through this specific NIC you can use a Private IP range such as 10.0.2.5 with a Subnet Mask of
255.0.0.0. You must configure Pdns IP address.
INSTALLATION OF ACTIVE DIRECTORY
Go to ‘RUN’, type ‘dcpromo’ and then press ‘OK’:--
• On pressing ‘OK’, the ACTIVE DIRECTORY installation wizard is displayed as shown
below. Here, we have to click ‘NEXT’ to continue. Basically, this wizard helps us to
• Install Active Directory services on the server thereby making the server a Domain
Controller.
Then the setup will ask about the “Domain Controller Type”, i.e.
The role which we want our server to have.
There are 2 options to choose from. They are:--
• Domain Controller for a new domain
• Additional Domain Controller from an existing domain.
If we wish to create a new domain, then we have to specify the type of domain we want to create.
There are 3 options to choose from. They are:-
• Domain in a new forest
• Child domain in an existing domain tree.
• Domain tree in an existing forest.
• On selecting the 1st option i.e. ‘Domain in a new forest’, we get the following wizard. Here, we
have to specify the name for the new domain. In the wizard given below, we have given the name
“coem.com”.
• Click ‘NEXT’ to continue.
• Click ‘NEXT’ to continue.
• In the following wizard, we have to specify the folders which will contain the Active Directory
Databases and Log files. For best performance and recoverability, it is advised to store the
databases and log on separate hard disks.
• Click ‘NEXT’ to continue.
The following wizard will show the SYSVOL folder, which contains the server’s copy of
the domain’s public files.
Installation Of DNS:-
• In the next wizard, we have to select default permissions for users and group
objects. This wizard consists of two options. They are:--
• Permissions compatible with pre-Windows 2000 server operating system.
• Permissions compatible only with Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003
operating system.
• Click ‘NEXT’ to continue.
As we go further, we get this wizard where we have to provide the ‘Restore Mode
Administrator Mode’. Here we have to type and confirm the password we assign to the
Administrator account used whenever the server is started in Directory Services Restore
Mode.
• One thing to remember is that the restore mode Administrator account should be different
from the domain Administrator account.
• Click ‘NEXT’ to continue.
Now, the setup will ask us to review and confirm the options which we have selected and the
following wizard will be displayed when we click the ‘NEXT’ button.
• Now the wizard configures Active Directory. This process takes some time, depending
upon the options that we have selected.
Finally, Active Directory is installed and the following wizard is displayed to illustrate this
After that restart the system
Accessing Active directory consoles
After the installation of Active Directory Services, we can access Active directory consoles from
Administrative Tools.
Active Directory Administrative Consoles
The Active Directory administrative consoles are installed automatically on computers
configured as Windows Server 2003 domain controllers when Active Directory is installed. The
administrative consoles can also be installed on other servers running Windows Server 2003
using the optional Administrative Tools package.
This enables you to administer Active Directory from a computer that is not a domain controller.
The following administrative consoles are available on the Administrative Tools menu of all
Windows Server 2003 domain controllers:
• The Active Directory Schema snap-in
• Active Directory Domains And Trusts console
• Active Directory Sites And Services console
• Active Directory Users And Computers console
The Active Directory Schema snap-in
The Active Directory Schema snap-in is also available on a computer configured as a domain
controller, but must be installed manually. To install schema snap-ins do the following.
Go to Run then type cmd press enter.
Then type: - regsvr32 schmmgmt.dll
Then press enter
Active Directory Domains and Trusts Console:-
The Active Directory Domains and Trusts console provides the interface to manage domains and manage
trust relationships between forests and domains.
Active Directory Sites and Services Console:-
You provide information about the physical structure of your network by publishing sites to Active
Directory using the Active Directory Sites and Services console. Active Directory uses this information to
determine how to replicate directory information and handle service requests.
Active Directory Users and Computers Console: -
The Active Directory Users and Computers console allows you to add, modify, delete, and organize
Windows Server 2003 user accounts, computer accounts, security and Distribution group and
published resources in your organization's directory. It also allows you to manage domain controllers and
organizational units (OUs).
Go to RUN type MMC .
Then we Have That Console In Which We can Add all roles of A.D
The left pane of Active Directory Users and Computers is the console tree that shows your fully qualified
domain name at the root level.
Click the + (plus) sign to expand the root container. Under the root container are several default
containers:
Built-in Computers Domain Foreign Security Principals: Users
Container for
built-in user
accounts.
Default
container for
computer
objects.
Controllers
Default
container for
domain
controllers.
- Container for security principals
from trusted external domains.
Administrators should not
manually change the contents of
this container.
Default
container for
user objects
Joining Workgroup computer to Domain environment
Active directory Domain Controller
Client side configuration
•Log on as Administrator.
•Configure TCP/IP address, subnet mask and IP address of preferred DNS server
•Now perform ping command. Now right click on my computer icon> properties> then click on computer
name tab. On this tab click on change button.
•A new dialog box will be open. Now select domain radio button. In the Domain text box type the
NetBIOS name of your Domain name. Then press enter.
•An Authentication dialog box appears on screen. Provide Administrator Username and Password of
Domain Controller. And press enter.
•After successful authentication, a welcome message appears on screen.
•Click ok. Again click ok and restart your computer.
•Now we have New option in log in window LOG ON TO
•In this window, we have domain name ‘coem’. We can use domain user Account to log-in in domain
Environment.
•On the user log on screen. In the Authentication dialog box, there is new option Log on to be appeared.
You can view it by click on option button.
If you want to log on to domain then select Domain Name.
If you want log on local computer then select Log on this computer option and log on as Administrator.
Introduction to Exchange Server 2003
• Introduction to the Exchange Server 2003.
• Protocols used by Exchange server.
• Exchange Clients Overview and Exchange client types.
• Compatibility of Exchange server editions and Windows Server Operating Systems.
• Editions of Exchange server 2003, Standard Edition and Enterprise Edition.
Introduction to the Exchange Server 2003.
Exchange Server is software which is used to provide email service or messaging. We can install it on
windows server 2003 enterprise edition operating system. It requires NTFS partition. It uses active
directory database for user or recipient management. As a messaging server platform, Microsoft
Exchange Server 2003 shares the following Common features with other e-mail systems: It transfers e-
mail messages to intended recipients in a reliable way, whether the Recipients
Reside on the local server, another server in the same Exchange Server 2003 organization or another
server in an external messaging environment. That is connected to the organization.
It stores the e-mail messages in a server-based store.
• It supports various e-mail clients that are used to access or download messages.
• It gives users information about recipients in the organization through an address
Book or global address list.
Exchange Server 2003 includes these features and many more. However, Exchange Server 2003 does not
provide these features by itself. Exchange Server 2003 integrates tightly with the TCP/IP infrastructure
provided by Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Active Directory service. To understand the Exchange
Server 2003 architecture, you must first understand TCP/IP-related technologies, Microsoft Windows
Server 2003, and Active Directory.
Protocols used by Exchange server 2003.
Exchange Server 2003 supports several different client access protocols.
1. POP3 – Post office Protocol version 3:- POP3 is a mail retrieval protocol that provides the most
basic access to Exchange. POP3 allows a user to access messages in the Inbox folder of their
mailbox.
2. SMTP – Simple Mail Transfer Protocol: -The SMTP service runs the SMTP protocol engine that
accepts incoming SMTP messages on TCP port 25 by default and sends messages to other hosts
using SMTP. On a server running Exchange Server 2003, the SMTP service also controls the
core transport engine. The SMTP service is included with Windows Server 2003 and is extended
by Exchange Server 2003.
3. IMAP4 – Internet Message Access Protocol: - IMAP4 is a flexible mail retrieval protocol. You
can use an IMAP4 client to organize your messages on the server. You can move messages from
folder to folder and preview the contents of messages before you download the entire message or
a selected portion of a message, such as an attachment.
4. NNTP – Network News Transfer Protocol: - NNTP is used for accessing newsgroups. You can
configure Exchange to publish portions of the public folder hierarchy and make them available to
NNTP clients.
5. HTTP – Hypertext Transfer Protocol: - Exchange uses HTTP to provide access to the message
store through Outlook Web Access, Exchange ActiveSync, and Outlook Mobile Access.
6. MAPI- clients provide the most functionality. With a MAPI client such as Outlook, you can
Access the contents of all folders in a mailbox and on the default public folder store. MAPI
Clients use remote procedure calls (RPC) to connect to the server running Exchange Server.
Exchange Server 2003 also supports RPC over HTTP when running on Windows Server 2003.
Windows Server 2003 provides the RPC over HTTP infrastructure. Client and server are not
aware of the protocol encapsulation.
Exchange Clients Overview and Exchange client types.
Exchange 2003 provides users with increased client messaging functionality. Exchange 2003 builds on
the technologies of earlier versions of Exchange and now includes several significant messaging
capabilities. New for Exchange 2003 are the following:
• Microsoft® Office Outlook® 2003 cached mode
• Improved Outlook Web Access for Exchange 2003
The new and improved clients enable you to provide your users with a simplified remote access, more
access options, and an improved user experience.
Exchange 2003 and Outlook 2003:-
Exchange Server Access through the Internet (RPC over HTTP) Outlook can now connect to Exchange
2003 through the Internet without the need to use slow and sometimes unavailable virtual private network
(VPN) connections. This feature enables you to access your Exchange 2003 account from the Internet
when you are working outside your organization's firewall without any special connections or hardware,
such as smart cards and security tokens.
Synchronization Improvements: -
To reduce the amount of information that is sent between the Outlook 2003 client and Exchange 2003
servers, Exchange 2003 performs data compression. Exchange 2003 also reduces the total requests for
information between the client and server, thereby optimizing the communication between the client and
the server.
New Data File Type (.pst):-
Outlook introduces a new file format for personal folder (.pst) files that offers greater storage capacity for
items and folders and support for multilingual Unicode data.
A file created with the new Outlook .pst file format is not compatible with earlier versions of Outlook.
For compatibility with earlier versions of Outlook, create files by using the .pst file format .
For Outlook 97 through Outlook 2002. Outlook 2003 can view and create files of either type.
Kerberos authentication:-
Protocol. Exchange 2003 allows Outlook 2003 clients to authenticate to Exchange 2003 servers by using
Kerberos authentication.
Cached Exchange Mode: -
The addition of Cached Exchange Mode, combined with the synchronization and optimization
improvements, significantly enhances the remote end-user's experience with Outlook. For example, in
earlier versions of Outlook, dialog boxes would display requests for information from an Exchange
server; however, in Outlook 2003, these requests no longer appear on a user's Outlook client because the
user works primarily from their local Exchange mailbox data file (this functionality also reduces the total
load on your Exchange servers). More importantly, if network Connectivity is lost between the Outlook
client and the network, Outlook 2003 will operate without interruption.
Improvements in Outlook Web Access 2003:-
The new version of Outlook Web Access in Exchange 2003 contains improvements such as forms-based
authentication, rules, spell checking, and the ability to send and receive digitally signed and encrypted e-
mail messages. The user interface has also been redesigned to provide a user experience that is similar to
that provided with Outlook 2003, including right preview pane and improved navigation pane. Outlook
Web Access for Exchange 2003 can perform faster, especially over slow connections, and therefore will
be more responsive to user interactions. The following sections briefly describe some of the new features
for Outlook Web Access for Exchange 2003.
Bytes over the wire:-
The speed of Outlook Web Access has been improved by reducing the amount of information that must
travel from the server to the browser. Fewer bytes are sent over the wire from server to browser.
However, be aware that the logon process involves more bytes than the logon process in Outlook 2003.
Compression support:-
Administrators can configure compression support for Outlook Web Access, which improves
performance on slow network connections and provides increased performance for most actions on slow
network connections. Outlook Web Access compression works by compression either static or dynamic
or both types of Web pages, depending on the compression setting you are using. You can enable
compression from Exchange System Manager. The improvements in features, functionality, and
performance may affect decisions about which client your users should primarily use to access their
Exchange information. In remote sites, Outlook Web Access may be the primary choice, which is a
consideration when planning WAN connections and server placement.
Outlook Web Access versions: -Exchange 2003 now includes two versions of Outlook Web Access:
1. Outlook Web Access Premium
2. Outlook Web Access Basic
Increased browser support: -
The following table shows the new level of browser support for the operating systems offered by Outlook
Web Access for Exchange 2003.
OUTLOOK EXPRESS: -
Outlook Express is a POP3- and IMAP-compatible mail client with a built-in newsreader. It is available
with Internet Explorer for Windows or as a stand-alone client for Mac OS 8.1 to 9.x (it is no longer
available for Mac OS X). You can configure it to retrieve email from your account via POP or configure
it as an IMAP client to access your mail on an IMAP mail server.
Compatibility of Exchange server editions and Windows Server Operating Systems.
Installation Consideration:-
Depending upon our organization, we must know exchange server edition and combination of operating
System that are supported with each other.
Exchange Server 5.5
(I) Windows NT4 server, Windows 2000 server (any service pack).
(ii) Not active directory aware, but can replicate data to and from active directory with the Active
Directory Connector (ADC)
Exchange Server 2000.
(I) Windows 2000 server with any service pack.
(ii) It can be installed on member server or Domain Controller but requires active directory.
Exchange Server 2003.
(I) Windows 2000 server (Service Pack 3 or later)
(ii) Can be installed on member server or Domain Controller but requires active directory.
(iii) Windows server 2003 operating system (Enterprise Edition).
The following list identifies functions that are available only, when running Exchange server 2003 on
Windows server 2003, Enterprise Edition.
(1) It supports eight way PIII Xeon processor.
(2) Supports eight way PIV Xeon processor (Hyper threaded).
(3) Up to eight node clustering support.
Editions of Exchange server 2003, Standard Edition and Enterprise Edition.
Understanding the Versions of Exchange 2003
Exchange Server 2003 comes in two versions (as does Exchange 2000): Exchange 2003 Standard Edition
and Exchange 2003 Enterprise Edition. This is similar to the naming designations used for Exchange 5.5
and Exchange 2000. Typically, the Standard Edition is used for either a small organization or as a utility
server in a large environment. The Enterprise Edition has more expandability for larger organizations or
those organizations that need to take advantage of some of the advanced capabilities of Exchange.
Exchange 2003 Standard Edition
The Exchange Server 2003 Standard Edition is the basic message server version of the software. The
Standard Edition supports one mailbox database up to 16GB. The Standard Edition has full support for
Web access, mobile access, and server recovery functionality
. The Standard Edition is a good version of Exchange to support a messaging system for a small
organization, as a front-end server for a larger environment, or as a bridgehead server for an Exchange
organization. Many small and medium-sized organizations find the capabilities of the Standard Edition
sufficient for most messaging server services, and even large organizations use the Standard Edition for
message routing servers or as the primary server in a remote office. The Standard Edition meets the needs
of effectively any environment wherein a server with a 16GB database is sufficient.
Unlike Exchange 2000, which required an Enterprise Edition version of the messaging system for a
server to be a front-end server, Exchange 2003 can run on a Standard Edition version of the messaging
system. By enabling an organization to acquire a Standard Edition license of Exchange, the licensing cost
can be significantly lowered for organizations that split their back-end mailbox server from their front-
end client access server.
Exchange Server 2003 Enterprise Edition
The Exchange Server 2003 Enterprise Edition is focused at server systems that require more than a single
16GB Exchange messaging database. With support for up to 20 databases per server, the Enterprise
Edition is the appropriate version of messaging system for organizations that have a lot of mailboxes or a
lot of mail storage.
Typically, organizations implementing Exchange Server 2003 Standard Edition install the
Messaging system on top of Windows Server (2000 or 2003) Standard Edition. Choosing to install the
Standard Edition of Exchange 2003 on top of a Standard Edition of Windows limits the organization's
ability to migrate the server to the Enterprise Edition of Exchange. Although an organization may choose
to upgrade Exchange to the
Enterprise Edition, the organization would also want to upgrade Windows to the Enterprise Edition,
making it a challenging task to upgrade the version of the Exchange license.
Differences between the Standard Edition and Enterprise Editions.
Windows components used by Exchange server.
Exchange server 2003 and windows server 2003 protocol and services integration with Exchange
Server with IIS.
I. SMTP.
II. NNTP.
III. WWW
IV. ASP.NET.
Steps to install components
Log on as an Administrator.
Go to control panel-> then add/remove programs-> then add/remove components.
Then Application servers-> then select IIS-> then detail button-> then select check box of SMTP,
NNTP.
Click ok.
Then select Asp.net.
Click ok. Click next to install all these components.
Understanding Forestprep and Domainprep switches.
Forestprep: - Active directory consist of three partition that store data.
I. Schema partition
II. Configuration partition
III. Domain partition
Before installing the exchange server you need to use Forestprep and Domainprep to prepare these active
directory partitions. Forest prep updates the schema and configuration partition. Forestprep is a setup
switch for exchange server. When we run it, it extends the active directory schema include exchange
server 2003, Specific classes and attributes. It runs once on Root server or Global catalog server for Entire
Forest.
To run the exchange server setup switch called Forestprep place an exchange server cd in the
Cd rom then goes to run. Then click browse explore the cd rom ->then go to setup folder -> then i386 -
> Then setup.exe -> then open.
In the Run dialog box press space after the local path then type /Forestprep then press enter.
“G:\exchange 2003 server\setup\i386\setup.exe” /Forestprep
Understanding Domain prep switch.
Domain prep: - Domain prep is much same as Forestprep. Domainprep prepares the domain
Partition. The key difference is that Forestprep is run once in the forest on root domain for the
Entire forest. But the Domainprep must be run in each of the following servers.
I. The forest root domain.
II. All domains that will contain exchange server 2003.
Exchange Server Management Consoles.
To manage exchange server, we have two management consoles.
Microsoft Exchange system Manager.
Active directory users and computers console.
When we make changes to your Exchange organization or to an individual user account, you
Frequently interact with data in Active Directory. This interaction occurs through one of two MMC
Snap-ins, Exchange System Manager or Active Directory Users and Computers. The following figure
Shows how these two tools interact with Active Directory. Where Exchange System Manager and
Active Directory Users and Computers get information.
Comparing Exchange System Manager and Active Directory Users and Computers
Use Exchange System Manager to Use Active Directory Users and Computers
to
Manage your Exchange organization. Manage Active Directory objects (recipients).
Manage servers. Manage users.
Move all mailboxes from one server to another
Server.
Move an individual's mailbox from one server
to another server.
Create public folders. Create distribution groups.
Exchange System Manager: -
Exchange System Manager (Exchange System Manager.msc) is a
Specialized MMC console that helps you manage your Exchange organization. When you perform a
Typical installation of Exchange 2003 onto a server, the installation wizard automatically installs the
Exchange System Management Tools onto that server, also.
Exchange System Manager provides a consistent administrative experience for administrators
Who deal with all facets of Exchange server management, including public folders, servers, routing,
And policies. As shown in the following figure, the left pane of Exchange System Manager is the console
tree.
Exchange System Manager Hierarchy:-
The top node of this tree is the root organization node that contains all the Exchange containers. Each of
these containers gives you access to specific administrative features in Exchange. The Following table
describes what you can do with each of these containers.
Procedure To open Exchange System Manager
Click Start, point to Programs, point to Microsoft Exchange, and then click System Manager.
Active Directory Users and Computers Console
You use Active Directory Users and Computers to manage recipients. Active Directory Users and
Computers is an MMC snap-in that is a standard part of Microsoft Windows Server™ operating
Systems. However, when you install Exchange 2003, the setup wizard automatically extends the
Functionality of Active Directory Users and Computers to include Exchange-specific tasks.
Note:
If the Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in is installed on a computer that does not have
Exchange or the Exchange management tools installed, you will not be able to perform Exchange
Tasks from that computer.
You start Active Directory Users and Computers from either an Exchange server or from a
Workstation that has the Exchange System Management Tools installed. For detailed instructions,
See. The following figure shows how Active Directory Users and Computers appear on the screen.
In addition to the default containers, you can organize directory objects in logical units by creating
Containers named organizational units. For example, you can create an organizational unit for your
Marketing group that holds all the directory objects associated with your company's marketing
department. Organizational units are useful for applying Group Policy settings and for organizing objects
in a meaningful way. For more information about organizational units, see the Windows documentation.
After you have organized the containers in Active Directory Users and Computers, you can then use
Those containers to:
Create recipients.
Perform Exchange-specific tasks.
Manage multiple Exchange domains.
Exchange Server Supported Recipients
What is Recipient: -
Recipients are objects in the Active Directory service that reference resource that can receive messages
through interaction with Exchange Server 2003. Such a resource might be a mailbox in the mailbox store
in which one of your users gets e-mail, a public folder in which information is shared among many users,
or even a newsgroup on the Internet.
No matter where a resource resides, however, a recipient object for that resource is always created within
Active Directory on your network. One of your main tasks as an administrator is to create and maintain
these recipient objects. Therefore, in addition to discussing mailboxes and message transfer, this chapter
explains how to create and manage various types of messaging recipients. It also discusses tools that
allow you to search for and organize recipients.
Recipients Supported by Exchange Server.
Exchange Server 2003 allows you to create several different types of recipient objects: mailbox-enabled
users, mail-enabled users, contact recipients, group recipients and public folder recipients. Various types
of Exchange Server recipient objects work, when to use them and how to configure them.
Mailbox Enabled Recipient: -
A Mailbox enabled recipient can log on to network resources and can access domain resources. Users can
be added to groups and appear in the global address list. Mailbox-enabled recipients can send and receive
messages and store messages on their Exchange server mailboxes. You can use mailbox enabled
recipients for all aspects and functions in Exchange Server 2003. Mailbox enabled users have the
following characteristics:
· E-mail address created
· Displayed in address lists
· can send and receive e-mail
Can store e-mail on the Exchange server
· Can Configure Outlook Clients.
Procedure Start Active Directory Users and Computers to create a new Mailbox enabled recipient.
During account creation process, on exchange page
Create an Exchange Mailbox Checkbox must be selected.
Email Enabled Recipient: -
A Mail enabled recipient can receive messages only at an external e-mail address. An Email enabled
recipient can log on to network resources and can access domain resources. The mail enabled
recipient cannot send or store messages on Exchange message stores.
A mail enabled user has an account in Active Directory but no Exchange mailbox. A mail enabled user is
listed in the global address list. This enables other users to easily locate and send e-mail to a mail enabled
user even if the account does not have a mailbox in the Exchange organization. For example, you may
create a mail enabled user for onsite contract employees who require access to the network but who want
to continue receiving their e-mail through their Internet service provider. Mail enabled users have the
following characteristics:
· E-mail address created
· Displayed in Global address lists
Doesn’t have an Exchange mailbox
Can receive e-mail at an external e-mail account.
The process to create a mail enabled user is very similar to create a mailbox enabled user except that you
clear the checkbox Create an Exchange mailbox.
Procedure Start Active Directory Users and Computers to create a new Mailbox enabled recipient.
During account creation process, on exchange page
Create an Exchange Mailbox Check box must be cleared.
Now it is time to establish an E-Mail address for the newly created account. Right click on the account –
click Exchange Tasks and select Establish E-mail Address
Contact Type Recipient: -
Contact type recipient are objects that contain information about people or organizations outside the
Exchange organization. It is mail-enabled and contacts can receive e-mail messages at an external e-mail
address. They can be added to distribution lists and appear in the GAL. Contacts cannot access network
resources and domain resources.
Mail enabled contacts have the following characteristics:
· E-mail address created
· Displayed in address lists
· can receive e-mail at an external e-mail account. Procedure Start Active Directory Users and
Computers to create a new contact type recipient.
Group Type Recipient: - A Group recipient object is the same as an Exchange Server distribution list. It
is basically just a group that has been mail-enabled (not mailbox-enabled). When an email message is sent
to the group's email address, the message is forwarded to the group members' individual mailboxes.
Group recipients have the following characteristics:
· E-mail address created
· Displayed in address lists
· can forward e-mail forwarded to the group members' individual mailboxes.
Procedure: - Start Active Directory Users and Computers to create a new Group type recipient. In the
group recipient creation process, select group type distribution group and on exchange page create an
exchange email address checkbox must be selected.
Public Folder Recipient: - A Public folder is Email Enabled. Users can look up a mail-enabled public
folder in the address book and send e-mail to it. Public folders are an easy and effective way to collect,
organize, and share information with other people on your team.
You can use public folders to share files or post information on an electronic bulletin board. Public
folders can also be used to store items such as calendars and contacts that are shared by two or more
people. Stored on Exchange computers, public folders are created and designed by administrators and
other people in your organization who have the appropriate access permissions.
Public Folder recipients have the following characteristics:
· E-mail address created
· Displayed in address lists
· Can collect, organize, and share information with other people on your team.
Recipient management (20 practical’s).
User Management
How to create recipients (I) Mailbox enables Recipient. (ii) Mail Enables Recipient.
(iii) Group type Recipient.
Console type: - Active directory users & computers console.
How to create contact type Console type: - Active directory users & computers console.
How to create email address of mail enabled user (I) by using exchange tasks wizard. Console type: -
Active directory users & computers console.
How to delete exchange attributes of particular recipient (I) by using exchange tasks wizard. Console
type: - Active directory users & computers console
How to block or disable particular users exchange feature
• By using exchange tasks wizard.
• (ii) Outlook web access
• iii) POP3 service [outlook express]
• (iv) IMAP4 support.
How to set message acceptance option
• From everyone
• Only from accept the following
• From everyone except the following
Configuring Send As option “SEND AS”: -
Being able to send messages directly as the manager means that the recipient of the message will think
that the Dean has sent the message, even though it was actually the Principal that sent it. The key to
achieving this process is the Send As permission. This is an Active Directory permission that is granted
by the system administrator; it cannot be granted from within Outlook. To grant the Send As permission,
the administrator needs to perform the following steps:
1. Run the Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in.
2. Click the View menu and then make sure that the Advanced Features option is selected. This will make
sure you see the Security tab in user properties dialog box.
3. Locate the relevant user account, in this case the Dean’s user account, and bring up its properties.
4. Go to the Security tab and click the Add button.
5. Add in the Principal’s account that you’d like to send as the Dean and make sure that you grant the
Principal’s account the Send as rights.
6. Note: - You Must Restart Exchange Information Service and User Must Be Logged Off. We can
perform this practical in outlook 2003 with the help of from field.
Configuring Send on behalf option.
Send on Behalf Of" allows one user to be able to send emails on behalf of another. The message will
show the recipient who the message was sent on behalf of and who actually sent the message.
The administrator needs to perform the following steps:
Open Active Directory Users and Computers console. Open the Properties dialog box for the user account
of the person whose sending privileges you want to delegate. On the Exchange General tab, click
Delivery Options Add the name of the user whom you want to be able to send e-mail on behalf of the
mailbox owner. We can perform this practical in outlook 2003. Configure outlook 2003 with granted
user account (gua) Then go to compose new mail. Display From Field, and then add the original
username in the from field (Dean).
Here is the complete list of Exchange-specific tasks that Exchange Task Wizard can perform: Create
mailboxes
Move mailboxes
Delete mailboxes
Designate an e-mail address
Configure Exchange features
Remove Exchange attributes
Delete e-mail addresses Hide group membership Associate external accounts
How to Perform an Exchange-Specific Task in Active Directory Users and Computers
You can use the Exchange Task Wizard to perform a variety of tasks that are specific to a user or an
object in Active Directory Users and Computers. Exchange Task Wizard performs the following
Exchange-specific tasks:
Create mailboxes
Move mailboxes
Delete mailboxes
Designate an e-mail address
Configure Exchange features Remove Exchange attributes Delete e-mail addresses Hide group
membership Associate external accounts.
Managing Data Storage and Hardware Resources.
Exchange System Manager is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC)-based tool that provides
Administrators with a graphical user interface (GUI) to manage the configuration of Exchange 2000
Server or Exchange Server 2003 organizations. However, Exchange System Manager is more than a
single snap-in.
It is a system of stand-alone snap-ins and extension snap-ins, which all run in the MMC process
(MMC.exe). This snap-ins is saved in a pre-configured MMC file named Exchange System Manager.msc.
This file is located in the c:\Program Files\Exchsrvr\Bin directory. You can start it from the Microsoft
Exchange program group in the Start menu, using the System Manager shortcut. You can also add the
Exchange System snap-in to custom MMC-based tools. The Exchange System snap-in represents the core
component of Exchange System Manager.
Understanding the Exchange Information Store Architecture: -
The core data storage repository for Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 is the Microsoft Exchange
Information Store service, which contains both mailbox store and public folder store data. The
Microsoft Exchange Information Store service uses a database engine called Extensible Storage
Engine (ESE), a transaction-based database technology.
The Microsoft Exchange Information Store service, as its name implies, implements the Exchange
store. The Exchange store hosts mailbox and public folders. The responsibilities of the Exchange
Store also include public folder replication, which is covered in a separate section because of its
Complexity.
Exchange Storage Architecture Exchange Server 2003 uses a transaction-based storage
Architecture that includes a database file, a native content file, transaction logs, and other files, such
As checkpoint files and reserved logs. You must understand how Exchange Server 2003 uses these
Files to store messaging data.
Extensible Storage Engine Architecture Extensible Storage Engine is at the core of the
Exchange store. You must be familiar with Extensible Storage Engine to understand the architecture
Of the Exchange store.
Responsibilities of the Exchange store In the client/server architecture of Exchange
Server 2003, the Microsoft Exchange Information Store service has exclusive access to the messaging
Databases. Exclusive database access entails a number of responsibilities that you should be familiar
With to understand the role of the Microsoft Exchange Information Store service.
Public Folder Replication Public folder replication enables you to maintain multiple instances
Of the same public folder on different Exchange servers and to keep these instances synchronized.
This feature can be used to provide users in a distributed Exchange organization with access to a
Local copy of a public folder
Mailbox store
A database which stores mailboxes in Exchange Server 2003 is called Mailbox Store. Mailbox stores
hold data that is private to an individual and contain mailbox folders generated when a new mailbox
Is created for an individual.
File Structure of the Exchange Store
You manage the Exchange store by working with its logical components. However, Exchange Server
2003 actually stores data in a specialized set of data files. Unless you are backing up or restoring data,
you will rarely interact with the files directly. Each storage group corresponds to an instance of the
Extensible Storage Engine (ESE). The ESE is a method that defines a low API to the underlying database
structures in Exchange Server 2003.
On each Exchange server, Exchange Server 2003 creates a data directory for each storage group. Each
data directory contains the database files for each of the stores in the storage group and the log files for
the storage group. The following figure shows the file structure that corresponds to a specific logical
structure as defined in Exchange System Manager.
A One Storage Group Contains Five Databases. The First Storage Group folder name is MDBDATA.
The path is C:\Program Files\Exchsrvr\MDBDATA. It has databases files of each Mailbox store (Two
Files of each database).
Note: -
All mailbox stores in one Storage group shares a single set of transaction logs.
Each Storage group has individual data directory to contain mailbox store’s database files and other
Exchange files. Here we have structure of Storage group and there data directories.
Logical structure of the storage groups and stores on a single server and the resulting file structure.
The storage group files perform the following functions:
Database files (.edb and .stm)
With Exchange Server 2003, each Exchange Server 2003 database is contained in two linked files
the .edb and the .stm. The .edb file contains folders, tables, and indexes for messaging data and MAPI
messages and attachments. The .stm file contains native Internet content. When performing backup and
restore procedures, you must always treat these two files as one file.
Log files (.log and .chk)
Exchange Server 2003 writes each store transaction (such as creating or modifying a message) first to a
log file for the appropriate storage group, and then to the store. This approach guarantees that all
completed and in-progress transactions are logged, in case of a service interruption. The stores in a
storage group share a single set of transaction logs.
Checkpoint: - Checkpoint files store information that indicates when a transaction is successfully saved
to the database files on the hard disk. Exchange Server 2003 uses checkpoint files to allow an instance of
ESE to automatically replay log files into an inconsistent database when recovering from a service
interruption, starting with the next unwritten transaction.
These files are managed as a single unit by the Microsoft exchange information store service. There are
some additional files as well that are common to the entire storage group.
E00.log: - This is a current transaction log file. Our exchange server 2003 first writes data to a
Transaction log rather than to database itself, which allows for better performance and scalability.
RES1.log: - The first of two are reserved transaction logs. These reserved logs are used to reserve a
portion of disk space for use by exchange server 2003. In case the hard disk runs out of space, this allows
the exchange server 2003 services to shutdown normally rather crashing when the disk becomes full.
RES2.log: - This is a second reserved transaction log is five megabytes in size.
Temp.EDB: - A temporary transaction log used by exchange server 2003.
E00TMP.log: - When the E00.log file reaches 5 MB in size it is renamed and another E00.log file is
created. So this E00TMP.log file is used to bridge the gap by storing transactions that occur while the
process of renaming E00.log takes place.
Creating and Managing Mailbox Stores and Storage Groups.
Introduction to Exchange Server 2003 Stores and Storage Groups
A storage group in an Exchange system consists of a set of up to five databases for the
Enterprise Edition and two for the Standard Edition. All the databases in a storage group use the
Same transaction log files. Each database in Exchange Server 2003 comprises two files: the rich text
File (the .EDB file); and the native content file, or streaming file (the .STM file). Both of these files are
Managed as one unit by the Information Store service.
Benefits of Exchange Multiple Stores
1. Smaller stores mean that restore will be faster and backup more manageable.
2. Fewer users will be affected when one store is offline.
3. Each store can have its own policy for mailbox limits.
4. If you have multiple disks, dividing a single store into storage groups will improve performance.
Note that all stores in one storage group share the same log file.
5. Rather than having lots of small Exchange 2003 servers, buy one big machine and configure
Multiple Storage Groups
Creating New Storage Group
Procedure :-In First Administrative Group, Then servers, then server object, then right click on it,
Then NEW then Storage Group.
Creating Mailbox Store
Procedure Exchange System Manager, right-click the storage group where the new store will Reside,
point to New, and Then clicks Mailbox Store. When prompted, type a Name for the mailbox store.
Managing Mailboxes between Multiple Mailbox Stores.
We can Move Mailbox or mailboxes between multiple Mailbox Stores according to the storage Limits
Implement on recipient. We can design storage limits on user types, for example Exchange-Specific Task
in Active Directory Users and Computers You can use the Exchange Task Wizard to perform a variety of
tasks that are specific to a user or an object in Active Directory Users and Computers. Exchange Task
Wizard performs the
Following Exchange-specific tasks:
1. Move mailboxes
2. Delete mailboxes
3. Configure Exchange features
4. Remove Exchange attributes
The following procedure outlines how to perform an Exchange-specific task in Active Directory Users
And Computers. If the Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in is installed on a computer that does
not Have Exchange or the Exchange management tools installed, you will not be able to perform
Exchange tasks from that computer.
You start Active Directory Users and Computers from either an Exchange server or from a workstation
that has the Exchange System Management Tools installed.
Procedure: - To perform an Exchange-specific task
In Active Directory Users and Computers, right-click a user or group object, and then click
Exchange Tasks.
Creating and Managing Address Lists.
Configuring Storage Limits, different Methods to Implement Storage Limits.
Managing Information Store, Database File Location and working.
Storage Limits
To set size limits for messages in your Exchange organization on several objects in Exchange System
Manager.
Individual user storage limits and mailbox store limits can be implemented.
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