Microsoft Exchange has gained new capabilities over the years. See what's included in each version and what's new in Exchange Server 2010.
Protection and Compliance
Exchange Server 2003
Exchange Server 2007
Exchange Server 2010
Antispam and anti-virus protection• Multiple integration points protect your data and messages
Server rules to protect business information• Use alerts, block messages, or incorporate Information Rights Management (IRM)
Integrated archiving, retention, and discovery• Automatic, searchable and legally compliant
Anywhere Access
Mobile email with Exchange ActiveSync• Over-the-air syncing of email, calendar and contacts on hundreds of compatible devices at no additional cost
Web-based email experience through Outlook Web App• The same rich experience across all major browsers
Voicemail with a unified inbox• Enhanced with text preview for faster triage and notification
Manage inbox overload • Conversation view eases Inbox navigation through grouped messages • MailTips warn users and help avoid undelivered/misdirected e-mail
Flexible and Reliable
Manage Exchange organization• GUI-based Exchange Management Console
Robust and flexible command-Line tools• Reduced complexity through PowerShell scripting
Large low-cost mailboxes• Support for larger mailboxes while deploying less expensive storage.
Simplified administration• Role-based administration and user self-service Web-based management
Mailbox resiliency at the individual database level• Database Availability Groups (DAG) bring higher uptime
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