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Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2 Released

Tom Warren   on 20 October 2005 - 21:18 · 13 comments & 1651 views

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Microsoft recently released Exchange Server 2003 SP2 to the masses.

Following on from a public beta, SP2 enables devices with Windows Mobile 5 and the Messaging and Security Feature Pack for Windows Mobile 5.0 to accept push mail similar to Research In Motion's (RIM) Blackberry devices. SP2 uses an HTTP connection, maintained by the device, to push new e-mail messages, calendar, contact, and task notifications to the device.

SP2 also allows greater security for mobile devices. The introduction of policy settings for devices also administrators to:

  • Unlock a device with a password
  • Local wipe. Decide how many incorrect logon attempts are permitted before your data might be at risk.
  • Remote wipe. Lost, stolen, or misplaced devices are never out of reach. You decide when it’s prudent to reset devices remotely over the Web.

    Finally, SP2 includes better protection against spam. The updated and integrated Exchange Intelligent Message Filter provides a filter to ensure a continued focus on identifying spam and reducing false positives. Microsoft have also included new support for the Sender ID e-mail authentication protocol.

    Download: Exchange Server 2003 SP2
    View: Exchange Server 2003 SP2 Overview
    View: Exchange Server 2003 SP2 FAQ


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    (2 replies) #1 zorak on 20 Oct 2005 - 21:35
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    Increase in mailbox storage size limits to 75 gigabyte (GB) for Exchange Server 2003 Standard Edition in response to your feedback and evolving mailbox storage needs.


    about damn time!
    #1.1 sphbecker on 21 Oct 2005 - 14:34
    I assume the 75 GB limit is per storage unit, not per mailbox.
    #1.2 UnaBonger on 21 Oct 2005 - 16:53
    Correct...
    #2 BGM on 20 Oct 2005 - 22:28
    thank god its finally here!!

    iv been waiting for the sp2 for so long, 75Gb here we come
    #3 neufuse on 20 Oct 2005 - 23:14
    finally push technology... can check exchange servers from PDA's now finally... been waiting for this for a while now
    #4 beardly on 20 Oct 2005 - 23:38
    See you later Blackberry.
    (1 reply) #5 anibalin on 21 Oct 2005 - 00:10
    guys is there any problem if installed in sbs 2003?
    #5.1 UnaBonger on 21 Oct 2005 - 01:41
    Works fine on SBS
    (2 replies) #6 MadDog on 21 Oct 2005 - 04:19
    75GB mailbox store? Anyone trying an integrity check or offline defrag on one that large? Anything over 35 gigs takes an annoyingly long time.
    #6.1 sphbecker on 21 Oct 2005 - 12:40
    Get a faster disk array.
    #6.2 Dairyface69 on 23 Oct 2005 - 09:10
    And have a bigger maintenance window
    #7 DJ Prem on 21 Oct 2005 - 06:39
    finally
    #8 mbarys on 21 Oct 2005 - 14:12
    Anyone test this with Groupshield 6.0 yet? Don't want to install it and find out it breaks Groupshield!

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