eWEEK Labs Walk-Through: Exchange Server 2007 Beta 2

The main view in Exchange Server 2007s MMC interface uses three panes to separate the organization tree, individual organization elements and administrator actions

When administrators commit a change, Exchange presents summary information detailing the results of the action.

Some administrative elements have the same look as previous versions of Exchange, such as the tabbed interface for a users Active Directory and mailbox information.

Details on the execution of an action, such as creating a new user, illustrate the underlying scripting that administrators can use to automate common tasks.

Some of the Exchange MMC actions, such as moving a mailbox, use a wizard to guide administrators through the process.

Once Exchange has been installed, the administrator console steps users through the process of adding antispam protection and setting up a URL for Outlook Web Access.

Exchange Server 2007 includes a best-practice analyzer that can determine problem areas in an Exchange organization.

Reminders in Outlook Web Access are less intrusive than in previous versions, appearing as an interactive element within the main e-mail view instead of a pop-up window.

The calendar view in Outlook Web Access can show a single days events, with the details of a selected event displayed to the right.

Outlook Web Access has a simplified scheduling interface that makes it easy to see other users calendars as well as to scheduable resources.

Users have the ability to see who has responded to meeting invitations, as well as attendance requirements, through the Tracking Assistant.

Outlook Web Access exposes some of the Windows Mobile administration features to users, including the ability to wipe the device and see synchronization logs.