81⟩ How do I limit the maximum amount of messages the SMTP queue can hold?
You have to use the MaxMessageObjects registry key.
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82⟩ How do I strip the attachment from an NDR?
You can do this through a registry entry. But there are two drawbacks. Once this is done, the details that are necessary to display the notification in the preview pane are stripped, and the originator of the message cannot use the Send Again option.
83⟩ How do you restrict Distribution Lists?
Submissions can be restricted to a limited number of security principles though the standard Windows Discretionary Access Control List (DACL). This feature prevents non-trusted senders, such as unauthorized Internet users, from sending mail to an internal only distribution list. An example of this would be an “All Employees” distribution list which should not be available to anyone outside the company (by spoofing or otherwise). Note Restricted distribution lists will only work on the bridgehead servers or SMTP gateway servers running Exchange 2003.
84⟩ What is the STM file?
the .stm file is part of the information store database that contains the native internet formatted items. It is used to improve the performance of the database.
85⟩ Why does the size of the EDB file not change when I move users out of that store?
The .edb file will only decrease in size once a database defrag is performed.
86⟩ How do I move the log files?
The new ESM allows the administrator to move the log files through the GUI.
87⟩ Will an in place upgrade from Exchange 2000 remove the M drive?
Yes, In both the clean install and upgrade from Exchange 2000 scenarios, Exchange 2003 does not present EXIFS as drive letter M:
88⟩ If there is still an M drive mapped, why does the free space number look funny?
The free space number shown on the M: drive is based on the main install drive for Exchange. It is not related to the drive space on the drives where the stores actually exist.
89⟩ Which cluster configuration is preferred?
Microsoft recommends Active/Passive clustering because it:
* Scales better
* sizes the same way as a stand alone Exchange server
* can have up to 8 nodes in the cluster
* always fails over to a fresh node
90⟩ What happened to Active/Active Clustering?
Active/Active clustering is only supported with a 2-node cluster limited to 1900 concurrent connections.
91⟩ Is there an easier way to move mailboxes grouped by mailbox.store?
Yes, you can now move mailboxes through ESM grouped by mailbox store.
92⟩ Do I still have to cycle the services on fail back like in 2000 Active/Passive mode?
The Exchange services are automatically shutdown on failover so when fail back happens the services are automatically brought back online for a clean address space.
93⟩ How many cluster nodes are supported by each version of Exchange?
Exchange 2003 and Windows 2003, Standard Edition will run up to a 4-node cluster. Exchange 2003 and Windows 2003 Enterprise will run an 8-node cluster with at least one passive node.
94⟩ Are there any other differences between Win2k and Win2k3 clustering?
Win2k3 Enterprise and Datacenter both support 8-node clusters. MSCS (Microsoft Clustering Services) is now available for high availability. NLB Manager allows the administrator to configure the NLB service in a central location thus avoiding mistakes from repetitive actions. For more information see the “Technical Overview of Clustering in Windows Server 2003″ and “Windows Server 2003 Server Cluster Architecture” documents.
95⟩ Why am I getting the 9582s and what is VM Fragmentation?
VM fragmentation is when the virtual memory becomes fragmented and can prevent stores form mounting. The 9582 event is the event that warns about this condition. For more information refer to “The Extensible Storage Engine Database Engine Contributes to Virtual Memory Fragmentation (324118)”
96⟩ What are the new ADC Tools?
The Active Directory Connector management console now contains an ADC Tools option. ADC Tools is a collection of wizards and tools that help you set up connection agreements by scanning your current Active Directory and Exchange 5.5 Directory and organization, and automatically creating the recommended connection agreements. The following wizards are included in the ADC Tools:
Resource Mailbox Wizard This wizard identifies Active Directory accounts that match more than one Exchange 5.5 mailbox. Using this wizard, you can match the appropriate primary mailbox to the Active Directory account and stamp other mailboxes with the NTDSNoMatch attribute, which designates the mailboxes as resource mailboxes. You can either make these changes online or export a commaseparated value (.csv) file that you can update and import into the Exchange 5.5 directory.
Connection Agreement Wizard This wizard recommends connection agreements based on your Exchange 5.5 directory and Active Directory configuration. You can review the list of recommended connection agreements and select those you want the wizard to create.
The Exchange Server Deployment Tools lead you through the process of installing Active Directory Connector and running ADC Tools.
97⟩ Can I use the Windows 2003 Active Directory connector with Exchange 2003?
No, you need to install the Exchange 2003 ADC.
98⟩ How can I get a list of connection agreements in Exchange 2003 ADC?
Run the ExchDump utility with the /CA switch.
99⟩ How do I disable OWA for a single user in Exchange 2000/2003?
In Active Directory Users and Computers (Advanced Features view) open the properties for the user object and choose Exchange Advanced | Protocol Settings | HTTP | Settings | and uncheck the ‘Enable for mailbox’ check box.
100⟩ How do I make OWA work properly with Extended Characters?
Beginning in Exchange 2000, messages with extended characters are encoded with UTF-8, by default. For more information see KB273615 and KB281745
