Running antivirus software on exchange servers, Performing exchange server management tasks – Dell PowerVault DP600 User Manual

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Applying Operating System Updates on Exchange Servers

An important part of computer maintenance is ensuring that operating systems and software are

up to date. Updates—known as "fixes," "patches," "service packs," and "security rollup

packages"—help to protect computers and data.

You can use your preferred method for deploying software updates, such as Automatic Updates

or Windows Server Update Services, on Exchange servers that are protected by Data Protection

Manager (DPM). Because some software updates require a computer restart, you should

schedule or perform the updates at times that have the least impact on protection operations.

Running Antivirus Software on Exchange Servers

To prevent data corruption of replicas and shadow copies, configure the antivirus software to

delete infected files rather than automatically cleaning or quarantining them. Automatic cleaning

and quarantining can result in data corruption because these processes cause the antivirus

software to modify files, making changes that Data Protection Manager (DPM) cannot detect. For

instructions on configuring your antivirus software to delete infected files, see the documentation

for your antivirus software.

For instructions on configuring firewalls on computers when installing protection agents,

(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=95113) in Deploying

DPM 2007.

Performing Exchange Server Management Tasks

This section provides instructions and guidelines for managing a protected Exchange server and

making changes after the initial DPM configuration.

In This Section

Upgrading Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2007

Upgrading Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2007

You cannot upgrade a computer running Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange

Server 2007. For instructions on transitioning from Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange