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Network Layout Within a Site |
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To reduce traffic across bridges and routers, locate servers on the same local area network (LAN) segments as the users. |
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Integrating Network Operating Systems |
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If users in your site have a network operating system other than Windows NT Server, you may need to install additional software to integrate the clients with Microsoft Exchange Server. |
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Defining the Users in Your Site |
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To optimize performance, group users and determine usage patterns. |
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Connecting to Other Sites |
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When planning connections to other sites, consider redundancy, bandwidth, and network traffic. |
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Message Routing Strategy |
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When planning connections to other sites and systems, consider your message routing strategy. |
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Client Languages |
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Consider what languages your users will need. |
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Remote Access |
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Decide what type of remote access services your site will support. |
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Directory Replication |
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Consider your strategy for directory replication if your organization spans multiple sites. |
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Public Folders |
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Determine how you will provide public folder access. |
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Backing Up and Restoring Servers |
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Plan your organization's strategy for backing up and restoring servers, including how frequently backups will occur and the type of backup mode that meets your organization's needs. |