Exchange Server stopped!

I am running Windows Small Business Server 2003, and occasionally the Exchange services (the three basic core ones MSExchangeSA, MSExchangeIS, MSExchangeMGMT) don’t start. This means mail is unavailable.
Other software that is running which might be involved:
a) Symantec Endpoint Antivirusb) Symantec Information Foundation Mail Security for Microsoft Exchangec) EFS Full Version (POP3 Mail [...]

Exchange SMTP size limitations Send and Recieve

For those using Chimera, you shouldn’t have a problem; until the mail gets delivered to the Exchange server.. there’s the problem.
To increase the size limit for emails being received (to stop them bouncing, for being to big) do this:
Exchange System Manager >> Global Settings >> Message Delivery >> Right Click – Properties
Click Defaults tab, and [...]

Failed Mail Folder

Hmm so you want to find the failed mail folder?
http://forums.techarena.in/small-business-server/182292.htm
\Program Files\Microsoft Windows Small Business Server\Networking\POP3\Failed Mail
Cheers, josh
NB. Generally to my knowledge the reason mail cannot be delivered to mailboxes is because the recipient on your mail server was included on a Blind Carbon Copy; therefore since the address is not apparent Exchange does not deliver [...]

SBS2003 – Mailbox rename problem

So you created a user, and then later realised the name was misspelt. No problem you renamed the user and change his / her name. But for some reason the email addreess keeps changing back to your original misspelt form. aaaargh.
Solution:
Export mail to PSTDelete mailboxCreate new mailbox with correct spelling.Set Outlook up to connect to [...]

SBS2003 – Microsoft Exchange – SMTP Server Problems

NB. For people with ISP Mail servers, used in place of internet SMTP mail server
If your mail server is not working properly, make certain to rerun your CEICW wizard, and ensure the outgoing mail server is set correctly.
Otherwise look into your Exchange console, and ensure the Virtual SMTP mail server, has correct DNS settings, and [...]

End of Media encountered while backing up to non-removable media.

So your backup is failing.. and this is the error in the event log: “End of Media encountered while backing up to non-removable media.”
NB. I am referring to an error caused, when writing to hard disks (as backup), as opposed to tapes. Tape users, may find little to no help from this post.
It could be [...]

How to move Exchange 2003 DB and Log files

EXCH 2003 DOCUMENT REF: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/821915

Preserve your mail!

If your running Exchange, and you want to make sure your mail will be available if the mail server crashes, I would recommend having an external server collect your mail, and offer it to your server via POP3. Then you can use MS POP3 Collector, or my new personal preference use Chimera’s version (costs something, [...]

POP3 Connector for Exchange Info

Also POP3 Connector Setup info for Exchange Serverhttp://slipstick.com/exs/popconnect.asp

Restoring Exchange Server 2003 on SBS 2003

The following is a video on how to restore Exchange Server on SBS 2003.