The unified messaging capabilities included in Microsoft Exchange 2010 are making it an obvious upgrade choice for many SMBs.Working with a single vendor like Dell that provides a range of server, storage and service options allows IT departments to roll-out Microsoft Exchange 2010 environments that are tuned to corporate requirements and budgets. 

In this issue of the Exchange Insider e-zine, discover why now is the best time to migrate to Exchange 2010 if you haven't already made the move. Plus, find out about hardware requirements and storage considerations to keep in mind as you make the transition. 

This paper describes the Dell Reference Architecture, a blueprint or a starting configuration, for Microsoft® Exchange Server 2007 in a virtualized server environment and provides guidelines for designing and sizing the storage for the same using Dell EqualLogic PS Series storage systems. 

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. 

Individuals and organizations often want to retain as much e-mail as possible. Reasons range from convenience to compliance to organizational policy. Some are also the result of court action and legal hold orders. The most common is the individual’s own requirement to keep e-mail as long as possible in a readily accessible log for collaboration. 

This white paper explores the challenges of upgrading Microsoft Exchange and explains why it is essential that you successfully coordinate between server, storage, and network stacks to ensure stable business operations. Read this white paper to learn how a unified computing system can help you achieve this goal. 

Migrating to Exchange Server 2010 from the 2007 edition is becoming a must, as the 2010 edition offers improved email archiving, high-availability, and optimal storage features. But as you begin to explore the possibilities of upgrading to Exchange 2010, do you have a proper plan in place? 

In this paper, various configurations of Exchange Server 2007 are tested in physical and virtual environments to evaluate the performance scalability and to understand the sizing requirements for Exchange Server 2007 in a virtualized environment. 

While Exchange 2010 promises to offer enhanced communication and collaboration capabilities, the migration process can still be a challenge for even the most diligent IT professional. Take a look at this e-book from the editors at SearchExchange.com for a top-to-bottom, expert analysis of the Exchange migration process. 

Content provided by Google. Do you send and store important business records in email? Do you need ready access to this content for a variety of reasons? If the answer to any of these questions is “Yes,” then you will need an archiving system that will preserve this information and make it available when needed.