Mark Ott

Mark Ott is an MCSE and an MCT for NCR. He specializes in Microsoft Exchange Server migrations and Windows NT integration.
Email:mo130560@exchange.daytonoh.ncr.com

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July, 1999
Using ETRN in Exchange Server
When you don't need 24x7 connectivity, the SMTP command ETRN lets your Exchange server periodically connect to an ISP to send and retrieve your mail. Find out how ETRN works and how to configure it.
Windows IT Pro

June, 1999
Exchange Server's Perplexing Permissions
Exchange permissions aren't intuitive and are often inconsistent with Windows NT permissions. Find out about Exchange role and rights and how permissions flow.
Windows IT Pro

May, 1999
Using Exchange Server Link and Server Monitors
Learn how to use these built-in monitors to keep tabs on Exchange and Windows NT services, synchronize clocks, and check messaging links.
Windows IT Pro

February, 1999
Customize Exchange Details Templates
Use Exchange Server details templates to display information about recipients that is typically available only at the server.
Windows IT Pro

February, 1999
Tips for Working with Details Templates
Here are some tips for using details templates effectively to customize what the client can view.
Windows IT Pro

January, 1999
Getting the Most from Address Book Views
ABVs have some quirks. Here are some tips for using ABVs efficiently.
Windows IT Pro

January, 1999
Using Address Book Views in Exchange Server
ABVs let you group mailboxes into a set of logical containers independent of the container in which they physically reside, and you can hide these views from other groups in the GAL.
Windows IT Pro

December, 1998
Reduce Exchange Server's Bandwidth
You can improve performance by limiting message size from the client and the server, by optimizing network traffic, and carefully managing distribution lists.
Windows IT Pro

November, 1998
Restoring an Exchange Server Computer
Walk through recovery of an Exchange server when a crash hasn't affected Windows NT and log files are intact but disk drive failure has destroyed database files.
Windows IT Pro

October, 1998
Backing Up an Exchange Server
Learn how a backup works, review several backup methods, and think about a strategy, and look at some helpful Exchange utilities.
Windows IT Pro

October, 1998
Tips for Using Transaction Log Files
You need to place transaction logs on a separate disk from database files. Review these suggestions for placing and moving transaction log files.
Windows IT Pro

June, 1998
The Care and Feeding of Public Folders
Learn how the email client interacts with public folders and how the mail administrator can configure public folder options within the organization for optimal performance.
Windows IT Pro

May, 1998
Intrasite and Intersite Directory Replication
Exchange maintains the directory by copying changes from one server to others. Review how the directory works and how to configure Exchange components across your enterprise for optimal performance.
Windows IT Pro

May, 1998
Troubleshooting Directory Replication
Directory replication doesn't always function perfectly, but you can solve some of these common problems.
Windows IT Pro

April, 1998
Pursuing Pesky Mail Messages
Meet the resources you need for troubleshooting message queues and tracking messages: message queue management, Performance Monitor workspaces, and a message tracking search engine.
Windows IT Pro

December, 1997
Extending the Power of Hardware Profiles
Hardware profiles can performance-tune your PC, enable cards that would otherwise not work, and provide greater flexibility in laptop configurations.
Windows IT Pro

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