Microsoft Exchange Consulting and Technical Support Services

Microsoft Exchange 2000
MS Exchange Server 2000 is the initial messaging platform released Microsoft to use AD directory services instead of a non-standard directory system. This architectural improvement made MS Exchange Server 2K significantly simpler to manage and Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server continues to be the foundation of the email environment used by numerous small businesses.

Years of background with Microsoft's email technology makes Progent one of the most qualified IT consulting firms in the U.S. for maintaining messaging solutions based on Microsoft Exchange Server 2000. Progent is experienced at assisting small businesses who continue to run Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 and Progent can assist your organization assess the costs and benefits of upgrading your MS Exchange Server 2K environment to an up-to-date release of Exchange. (Refer to Progent's Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 migration planning and support services and Microsoft Exchange 2013 consulting.)

Advantages of MS Exchange Server 2000 Over Microsoft Exchange 5.5 Server
Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server features major enhancements in capability compared to MS Exchange Server 5.5 in vital areas such as connectivity, ease of administration, protection, robustness, scalability, and speed.

• The 2000 version of Microsoft Exchange Server represented a significant increase in functionality over the Microsoft Exchange 5.5 web client. Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 delivers a good rendition of the older Outlook interface, including calendaring and tools. As a result, authorized mobile users can have full, secure access to email even in the absence of a notebook. All they require is an Internet-connected computer with a standard web browser.
• In contrast to Microsoft Exchange 5.5, which uses its own directory, MS Exchange 2000 Server utilizes Microsoft Active Directory, offering a greatly simplified management and security architecture. This makes Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 simpler to administer and support and also provides tighter protection.
• Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 has a strong foundation for transparently integrating third-party applications such as virus scanning packages and anti-spamming utilities. Microsoft Exchange Server 2K's strong Application Programming Interface eliminates the instability associated with Exchange 5.5 when installing third-party add-ins.
• MS Exchange 2000 Server offers significantly increased capacity and performance compared to Exchange 5.5. This means you can have more and larger mailboxes and enjoy faster off-site connectivity.

How Progent Can Help Your Business to Support MS Exchange 2000 Server
Progent's Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 technical support and consulting skills include help with the selection and integration of third-party add-ons that are appropriately aligned to your business strategy. Progent's consultants can also assist you to migrate to Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 or migrate to MS Exchange Server 2013 from MS Exchange Server 2000 at the least possible cost or interruption of business operations.

Benefits of Microsoft Exchange Server 2K Over an ISP-based or POP3 Email System
If your business still has clients supported by an email solution hosted by an Internet Service Provider or if you are managing some Outlook users in POP3 mode, your MS Exchange 2000 Server provides a wealth of improved capabilities in the categories of ease of administration, responsiveness, traffic volume, availability, and groupware:

• In contrast to the store-and-forward technique followed by POP3 messaging, Microsoft Exchange Server 2K implements a central-store model that liberates clients from dependence on a specific desktop or notebook computer, reduces exposure to component breakdowns or security breaches, and allows on-line and off-line email, automatic backup, and sophisticated sharing and collaboration.
• Microsoft Exchange Server 2K has strong collaboration features that enable teams to improve efficiency by sharing calendaring, address books, email and data.
• The flexibility of MS Exchange Server 2K makes it easy to integrate third-party security enhancements or support wireless handhelds such as the RIM BlackBerry.
• MS Exchange 2000 Server permits full on-line backup without disturbing clients, making possible 24x7 operation by avoiding scheduled downtime and administrative interruptions.

How Progent Can Assist Your Company to Incorporate POP3 Users with Microsoft Exchange 2K
Progent's experience and efficient methodologies can assist you in implementing a quick, transparent migration of POP3 users to your Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server. Progent handles critical issues such as managing domain names so that on-site and off-site users make a non-disruptive switch from POP3 e-mail.

How Progent Can Help You Move from Exchange 2K to Exchange Server 2016 or Exchange 2013
Progent has an extensive background assisting small businesses to migrate from Exchange 2000 to current editions of Exchange. Progent can also assist your company to move to MS Exchange 2016 Server or move to Exchange 2013 Server from MS Exchange 2000 Server at minimal expense or disruption of business operations. Progent's CISM-accredited security specialists can ensure your security infrastructure and policies are effective and Progent's Cisco-authorized network experts can verify that your network architecture is efficient, dependable, and simple to support.

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