Re: To Exchange or not to Exchange

Re1: We have been using TM, but may switch to AVG, based on the
consultants preference.
Re2: We haven't been filtering spam and don't think software is worth
the money. Maybe I'm wrong. Do ISPs filter spam, so using an MX record
dumps it *all* into Exchange?
Re4: Stores are backed up by Backup Exec, but I don't understand the
process. It does seem confusing.
Re6: No firewall appliance, just a Linksys RVO42 router between DSL
connection and external server NIC.
Re7: Good point to consider. Doesn't the router hide it?
Re8: Hope to image the server with Paragon Drive Backup Server edition,
then backup to tape/HD regularly.
Re9: RAID level 1, using SATA drives.

Thanks again, David

"Leythos" <void@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:MPG.1d6fdfb28fe5c734989c69@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

> Things to consider about your own exchange mail server:
>
> 1) Purchase a quality SMTP email AV scanner that will remove
> attachments
> from email based on attachment type/virus
> 2) Purchase a quality SPAM Filter (see 1)
> 3) Spam control - it can be a PITA.
> 4) Understanding and properly backing up Exchange stores
> 5) It's your only email service
> 6) Does your FIREWALL APPLIANCE filter SMTP sessions?
> 7) Are you ready to provide OWA (via SSL) inbound for the world to
> see?
> 8) What is your disaster recovery plan
> 9) What kind of RAID Arrays do you have?
>
> Great things about Exchange, all the group ability, really nice local
> and remote email functions.
>
> --
>
> spam999free@xxxxxxxxxx
> remove 999 in order to email me


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