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Microsoft Exchange Server Documentation

Microsoft Exchange Server provides comprehensive print and online product documentation. You can install the online books described in this section from the Microsoft Exchange Server compact disc during Setup. You can also order printed versions of many of the books by using the coupon provided in Microsoft Exchange Server Getting Started. The following documentation is available for Microsoft Exchange Server.

Microsoft Exchange Server Concepts and Planning   Presents an overview of the product features and concepts needed for planning a Microsoft Exchange Server organization. Administrators should read this book before setting up Microsoft Exchange Server.

This book is accessible from the Help menu in the Administrator program. It is also available separately as a printed book from Microsoft.

Microsoft Exchange Server Getting Started   Presents the basic information needed to get a Microsoft Exchange Server system running in a typical organization. It provides a brief overview of the product and instructions for installing the server component of Microsoft Exchange Server. The guide also describes how to perform basic Microsoft Exchange Server tasks, such as creating mailboxes and using public folders, and provides product support information.

This book is provided with Microsoft Exchange Server as a printed document. It is also accessible from the Help menu in the Administrator program.

Microsoft Exchange Server Operations   Provides step-by-step instructions for administering Microsoft Exchange Server, including how to set up and configure Microsoft Exchange Server sites, servers, mailboxes, and connectors. It also provides comprehensive information about using the Microsoft Exchange Server Administrator program.

This book is accessible from the Help menu in the Administrator program. It is also available separately as a printed document from Microsoft.

Microsoft Exchange Server Migration   Describes concepts for migrating from foreign systems to Microsoft Exchange Server. It also provides instructions for using migration tools to move users from systems such as Microsoft Mail for PC Networks and Microsoft Mail for AppleTalk Networks (also known as Quarterdeck Mail) to Microsoft Exchange Server.

This book is accessible from the Help menu in the Administrator program.

What's New: Microsoft Exchange Chat Service   Describes the new features available with Microsoft Exchange Chat Service. These new features include new administrative commands, extensions to the Internet Relay Chat (IRC) protocol, security enhancements, and improved server performance and scalability.

This book is accessible from the Help menu in the Administrator program.

Microsoft Exchange Chat Service Operations   Provides instructions for installing, configuring, and administering Microsoft Exchange Chat Service. It explains how Chat Service works and offers guidelines for automating server operation and improving performance. This guide also describes the administrative tools available in Chat Service and includes a comprehensive command reference for the chatcmd utility.

This book is accessible from the Help menu in the Administrator program.

Online Help   Provides online information for the Microsoft Exchange Server Administrator program. You can access Help from the Help menu or by pressing F1.

Online Documentation Set   Provides Microsoft Exchange Server books online as a Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) file. They are automatically installed during Microsoft Exchange Server Setup and can be accessed from the Help menu in the Microsoft Exchange Server Administrator program. You can also access these books from the Start menu by choosing Programs, Microsoft Exchange, and Books Online.

Technical Support Information   For technical support information, see Microsoft Exchange Server Getting Started.