What's the cheapest way to host my own Microsoft Exchange server?
Hi.
I have a Windows XP Professional machine running as an internet server.
I would like to have my email (and possibly calendars) managed by Microsoft Exchange because I have several devices (computers, Android phone, iPhone, etc) which can sync with Exchange.
I know that there are Exchange internet providers, which provide access to an Exchange account on their server, but I would prefer to host the data on my own server, for security reasons.
I gather from the Microsoft site that Microsoft Exchange 2003 needs to be installed on a Windows Server machine (Server 2000 upwards, I think).
I only want 2 users on the Exchange server. I'm not intending to offer this as a paid service to anybody else, other than myself and my partner.
What would be the cheapest way to host Exchange server on my own server?
I have a Windows XP Professional machine running as an internet server.
I would like to have my email (and possibly calendars) managed by Microsoft Exchange because I have several devices (computers, Android phone, iPhone, etc) which can sync with Exchange.
I know that there are Exchange internet providers, which provide access to an Exchange account on their server, but I would prefer to host the data on my own server, for security reasons.
I gather from the Microsoft site that Microsoft Exchange 2003 needs to be installed on a Windows Server machine (Server 2000 upwards, I think).
I only want 2 users on the Exchange server. I'm not intending to offer this as a paid service to anybody else, other than myself and my partner.
What would be the cheapest way to host Exchange server on my own server?
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Hosting your own Exchange would be just like purchase Exchange and CALs for a business there is no difference. So, first you need to purchase Exchange or SBS then purchase a domain name to host your Exchange name on. Second purchase CALs for your Exchange users.
Try to find DELL Power Edge T100 with Windows SBS 2008 standard OEM... It is best value by my opinion... If you know how to configure it...
I would agree with the above. The companies that host exchange servers and provide this as a service have a reputation to keep, they are not going to risk it. They would probably have a better firewall in place and more constant maintenance and monitoring than you would ever have (or want to do). It is very time consuming, especially for only a few accounts.
So, unless you really have something to hide and are already someones target, no one is going to bother to hack into 2 accounts just to see what they can fish.... It is just too much work.
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So, unless you really have something to hide and are already someones target, no one is going to bother to hack into 2 accounts just to see what they can fish.... It is just too much work.
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but it is OEM, you must buy the hardware also...
>but it is OEM...
What is OEM? This is MSRP. OEM versions of SBS would be cheaper.
>...you must buy the hardware also...
You can install this on physical hardware or into a virtual machine. You don't need new hardware at all.
What is OEM? This is MSRP. OEM versions of SBS would be cheaper.
>...you must buy the hardware also...
You can install this on physical hardware or into a virtual machine. You don't need new hardware at all.
What is MSRP? OEM is licence bouht with new hardware... It is usable in small bussiness without OpenLicence or Volume licencing...
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OEM is sold from Microsft to computer integrator (like Dell), then sold to customer with limited licensing rights.
OEM is cheaper than volume licensing, but limited. Also requires hardware purchase, which isn't always necessary.
Small businesses can buy volume licensing. Nothing stopping them.
OEM is sold from Microsft to computer integrator (like Dell), then sold to customer with limited licensing rights.
OEM is cheaper than volume licensing, but limited. Also requires hardware purchase, which isn't always necessary.
Small businesses can buy volume licensing. Nothing stopping them.