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March 25, 2008

Testing Exchange Server 2007

PowerShell commands for Exchange management
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Executive Summary:
Use PowerShell commands to manage and test Microsoft Exchange Server 2007objects such as mailboxes, servers, and distribution groups.

Before Exchange Server 2007, no test commands existed for Exchange. In Exchange 2007, you can use Windows PowerShell commands to manage and test objects such as mailboxes, servers, and distribution groups. You need administrative permissions on the Exchange server to execute these commands.

Testing the Basic Server Environment
The first step in testing an Exchange 2007 server is to check that all the necessary components are installed and are configured at the right revision level. The Test-SystemHealth command scans an Exchange 2007 server to verify that it’s running the correct software versions and to detect other conditions that might cause problems. Before it runs, the Test-SystemHealth command checks the Microsoft Web site for any updates that are necessary for accurate server testing. Test-SystemHealth doesn’t deliver the same kind of comprehensive system analysis and comparison against a knowledge base that the Microsoft Exchange Server Best Practices Analyzer (ExBPA) produces, but it’s a quick and useful test to ensure that a server is functioning as expected. . . .


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