The improved performance and manageability should allow network managers to develop scalable messaging services requiring less network and IT management. They will realise the full gains only if they use AD as the primary user management directory. They must plan directory infrastructure changes deftly and familiarise themselves with the organisation of these technologies before even attempting a full deployment. It would be very wise for some managers to consider less taxing and demanding email server alternatives. Good Points Integrates well with Windows 2000 and Active Directory.
Bad Points Needs hardware upgrade to fly and much thought before deployment.
Conclusion Companies that don't yet have Windows 2000 and Active Directory already in place will need to dedicate a large amount of precious resources to deploy Exchange 2000. They must plan directory infrastructure changes deftly and familiarise themselves with the organisation of these technologies before even attempting a full deployment. It would be very wise for some managers to consider less taxing and demanding email server alternatives. Where possible all peripherals are tested on a standard reference platform . This enables you to compare product performances directly knowing that all the other factors have remained constant.