Microsoft has launched a second beta version of its
forthcoming Exchange Server 2007 e-mail system.
The release is accompanied by a beta version of Forefront
Security for Exchange Server, the first product launched in
Microsoft’s new Forefront business security line.
Exchange Server 2007 beta 2 is feature-complete and includes
enhanced protection to improve e-mail reliability, management tools
aimed at reducing the cost of running messaging environments, new
mobility features and unified messaging capabilities.
But last month Microsoft confirmed that the new unified
messaging and anti-virus features would cost businesses more to
implement. Firms will have to pay a higher client access license
fee for each PC that connects to the server.
Businesses wanting only the core calendar, contacts and email
features will be offered a standard client access licence at the
same price as those for the current Exchange 2003 platform.
Forefront Security for Exchange Server is designed to provide
additional protection against viruses, worms and spam.
It offers coordinated scanning across edge, hub and mail servers
and allows centralised management of remote installation, engine
and signature updating, reporting and alerts through a management
console.
The final release of Exchange Server 2007 is expected late this
year or in early 2007.
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