Exchange

The Exchange server is the premier email and calendaring solution for faculty and staff. The Exchange server provides a complete groupware environment, including integrated email, appointments, tasks, contacts, and public folders. You can use a variety of client applications to access an Exchange account. Microsoft Outlook for Windows, Entourage or Outlook via Citrix for Mac OS, Ximian Evolution with Connector, and the online WebOutlook interface provide the most functionality.

Important:

• As of Monday, February 28, 2005, due to critical shortage of storage space, the deleted item retention for Exchange mail was dropped from 14 days to 7 days. Additional storage is being configured.
• Active Directory security was tightened on February 1, 2005 and as a result, you can no longer access the Virginia Tech Exchange server using Outlook 2001 in Mac OS or an Outlook client in Windows 95/98/Me.

Create/Manage Your Exchange Account

Information on creating/managing your account on the Exchange server.

• Exchange Account Types: explanation of the types of Exchange accounts available with instructions to create them.
• Hokies Self-Service: use the Hokies Self-Service Web site to create/manage your Exchange account.

Access Your Exchange Account

Documentation on using various clients with the Exchange server.

• Exchange Client Feature Comparison: Choose the best client for Exchange based on your needs.
• Recommended Clients
• Windows
• Mac OS
• Limited Feature Clients
• Email Only Clients
• VT Mobile Messaging
• WebOutlook

Use Exchange Effectively

Documents designed to help you make the most of the Exchange service.

• Exchange Account Security: crucial security measures to take to protect your account.
• Exchange Mailbox Management: strategies for effectively managing your Exchange mailbox with quotas, rules, and archiving.

Other Resources

• Hokies ID 
• VT Mail
• Need Help with the Exchange Service? For assistance, contact 4Help by using the Help Request Form or by calling (540) 231-HELP (4357).