Push mail exchange 2003

A classic!

In Exchange 2003, a Push Mail configuration allows users to receive new email messages as soon as they are sent to the server, rather than having to manually check their email account. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to configure Push Mail in Exchange 2003:

Prerequisites:

• Exchange 2003 Server
• Outlook 2002 or later (with the Exchange 2003 Service Pack 2 or later)

Configure Push Mail:

1. Enable Push Mail on the Exchange Server:
   • Open the Exchange System Manager (ESM) console.
   • Navigate to the "Servers" node, then right-click on the server name and select "Properties".
   • In the "Server Properties" window, click on the "General" tab.
   • Check the box next to "Enable Push Mail" and click "OK".
2. Configure the Push Mail settings:
   • Open the ESM console.
   • Navigate to the "Recipients" node, then right-click on the user account and select "Properties".
   • In the "User Properties" window, click on the "Mailbox Features" tab.
   • Check the box next to "Push Mail" and click "OK".
3. Configure the Outlook client:
   • Open Outlook and go to "Tools" > "Options" > "Mail Setup".
   • Click on the "More Settings" button.
   • In the "Internet E-mail Settings" window, click on the "Advanced" tab.
   • Check the box next to "Use Push Mail" and click "OK".

Verify Push Mail is working:

1. Check the Exchange Server logs:
   • Open the Exchange Server logs (usually located at C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Exchange Server\Mailbox\Logs).
   • Look for log entries indicating that the Push Mail service is running and sending notifications to clients.
2. Check the Outlook client:
   • Open Outlook and check the "Sent Items" folder to see if new email messages are being sent and received automatically.

Troubleshooting Push Mail issues:

• Check the Exchange Server logs for errors related to Push Mail.
• Verify that the Outlook client is configured correctly and that the "Use Push Mail" option is enabled.
• Check the network connectivity between the Exchange Server and the Outlook client.

By following these steps, you should be able to configure Push Mail in Exchange 2003 and allow your users to receive new email messages automatically.