Exchange Supports Broader Range of Storage Solutions

Responding to Customer Feedback, Microsoft Announces Exchange 2003 Support For iSCSI and NAS Storage Solutions

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Friday, March 12, 2004; 12:00 AM

REDMOND, Wash. -- March 12, 2004 -- Microsoft Corp. today announced support for a broader range of storage solutions for use with Microsoft® Exchange Server 2003, part of Windows Server System (TM). Customers now will be able to enjoy the benefits of Internet Small Computer Systems Interface (iSCSI) and network attached storage (NAS) storage solutions that have qualified for the Designed for Windows® Logo Program. The Designed for Windows Logo helps customers identify products that deliver a high-quality computing experience with the Microsoft Windows Server (TM) operating system.

"Exchange Server customers have been asking us for the ability to utilize iSCSI and NAS storage devices in an Exchange environment," said Kevin McCuistion, director of Exchange marketing at Microsoft. "These new storage solutions for Exchange 2003 bring exciting benefits to our customers and are especially valuable in small-business and remote-office scenarios."

With iSCSI support in Exchange 2003, customers are able to take advantage of an industry-standard storage protocol that is designed to transport block-level storage traffic over Internet Protocol (IP) networks. iSCSI enables low-cost solutions that provide businesses with performance, reliability and security for their storage area networks. The capabilities announced today also will enable customers to easily deploy and maintain Exchange 2003 database files on qualified NAS devices, providing new opportunities for storage consolidation and user access from a local area network through network-addressable content.

About Exchange Server 2003

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 works with Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Office Outlook® 2003 to deliver best-in-class, e-mail-based collaboration services that are highly secure, reliable and easy to access, enabling businesses to make decisions efficiently and compete more effectively. Exchange Server 2003 is part of the Windows Server System, Microsoft's comprehensive, integrated and interoperable server infrastructure that simplifies the development, deployment and operation of agile business solutions. Exchange Server 2003 is also a key component in enabling information worker scenarios as part of the Microsoft Office System. More information on Exchange Server can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/.

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