How to Configure Exchange Server

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click on the "Microsoft Exchange" icon.

   This is typically located on your computer's desktop; if it is not, go to "Start"
   
   then select "Applications" and click on "Microsoft Exchange."
   
   , This will open up to show several other folders within the "Recipients" folder., This will typically show a "Default Policy" unless a configuration of Microsoft Exchange has already taken place.,, This will open up the Default Policy Properties window and prompts to configure your Microsoft Exchange
   2003., This will list the domains that are supported by your Microsoft Exchange server., Here you can add an additional acceptable inbound domain., Click "OK."
   
   Be sure to being your domain name with the "@" symbol.
   
   For example, type in "@yourcompanyname.com" into the field.
   
   Click "OK." Your new SMTP address will now be added to the Default Policy Properties window., Click "OK." This will prompt you to add the new SMTP address to all new users.
   
   Click "Yes" to do so and the newly configured Microsoft Exchange domain address will apply to all new users.
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   Step 2: Open the "Exchange System-Manager."

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   Step 3: Select the "Recipients" folder from the column on the left.

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   Step 4: Select the "Recipient Policies" folder towards the bottom of the opened list.

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   Step 5: Double click the "Default Policy" selection in the middle screen of the Exchange System-Manager window.

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   Step 6: Scroll down to select "Properties."

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   Step 7: Select the "E-Mail Addresses (Policy)" tab.

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   Step 8: Click on the "New" button towards the bottom of the window.

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   Step 9: Select the "SMTP Address" option within the New E-mail Address window since emails sent over the internet use a SMTP protocol.

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    Step 10: Enter the domain name in which you wish to receive e-mail in the "Address" field.

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    Step 11: Click in the empty box next to the new domain address you have just set up in order to enable it with a check mark.

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