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January 08, 2008

10 Tips to Keep Your Microsoft Exchange Server Humming

Exchange automates many common maintenance tasks, but here are some things you need to keep an eye on
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The key to keeping your Microsoft Exchange Servers running at their best is to establish a routine of regular maintenance. Exchange Server performs eleven automated maintenance tasks nightly, but you can schedule the best time for this, and you should verify that the tasks are completing as well as verifying your databases' integrity and percentage of free space. Additional tips for ensuring best performance of your Exchange servers include periodically running the Microsoft Exchange Server Best Practices Analyzer (ExBPA), verifying your backups, and testing your uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs).

Because it's been around for well over a decade, Exchange Server is a mature product, and Exchange Server 2007 seems to be more stable and reliable than its predecessors. Even so, every version of Exchange requires occasional, regular maintenance. So here are some tips for keeping your Exchange servers running as smoothly as possible. . . .


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