Introduction

This guide provides the methodologies and considerations for planning a messaging service that applies to specific scenario requirements using Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. It provides specific design options for implementation of an enterprise-scale messaging service, based on the Woodgrove National Bank scenario described in the Introduction to Messaging Services document. This guide also provides the reasoning behind the design choices that were made for each component of the messaging service and guidance for validating the design.

This guide should be used in conjunction with the Messaging Services Blueprint , which provides specific guidance on the service requirements, physical design, design options, selected design options (with rationale), and testing information.

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Who Should Read This Guide

This guide is written for professionals involved in planning, designing, and testing of an enterprise-scale messaging service using Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. The intended audience for this guide includes the following information technology (IT) professionals:

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Knowledge Prerequisites

The reader of this guide is expected to be familiar with the basic concepts of the following technologies.

In addition, the reader should be familiar with the service design processes provided in the Network Services Blueprint.

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Information in This Guide

This guide familiarizes the reader with the following tasks:

Throughout this guide, references to other components of this document set highlight the areas that are covered in greater depth.

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