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IT Handbook: Offsite Messaging Decisions for the Exchange Admin

Hosting Exchange Server off-site may appeal to businesses getting comfortable with the idea of cloud computing and its various advantages, but is it really a good idea?

Explore this expert e-book to gain insight into the following topics:

  • How vendors offerings differ
  • Comparing the cost of offsite/hosted options
  • What's in an SLA and how to spot the best deal
  • How to stay compliant in a hosted environment

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    Exchange Server 2010 has been hailed as more than just an upgrade from Exchange 2007. Its improved email-archiving, high-availability and storage features seem to have solved many Exchange administrator and user frustrations. So, maybe now is the time for your organization to upgrade to Exchange 2010. Do you know what you’re getting into? Do you have a plan?

    This expert e-book highlights all the complicated aspects of migrating to this new platform. Discover how to move further along in the migration process, with details describing key topics such as:

    • How to properly document an upgrade for administrators and users
    • Step-by-step directions on how to move from Exchange 2003 or Exchange 2007 to Exchange Server 2010
    • Exchange testing dos and don’ts
    • Key management tips and tricks to keep your servers running at peak condition

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  • Exchange Migration E-Book Chapter 2: Mastering the Art of Migration Documentation

    There’s a lot to consider when planning an upgrade to Exchange Server 2010, and each project will be intrinsically different from one organization to another. However, one central commonality is the need to document the entire upgrade project if you expect others—administrators and users—to understand the objectives and methods used. This sample chapter explains how to draft a useful migration document and outlines key points your Exchange Server upgrade document should include, such as management strategies, storage design, software compatibility and more.

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