mahmoudmga <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> Hi
> I want to my AD users send offline message to each others in Lan. some
> bodies suggest me to use Ms.exchange server.
> But they say implementing is hard.
> Do you have better suggestion (software or freeware)?
> Is implementing MS.Exchange server is hard? (I have intermediate skill
> in AD and networking )
> Can suggest me pdf or ebook about MS.exchange server in beginners or
> intermediate level?
> Thanks.
I think Exchange Server is overkill for what you describe. Sounds like you
want Instant Messaging. Check out Jabber (open source) for one option that
integrates with AD - you could use Pidgin as the client (also open source).
I believe this supports offline messages.
For more info on Exchange, see
http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/default.mspx - but as mentioned, it isn't
really suitable for the small purpose you describe, and is complex to
install and manage.
Microsoft Small Business Server is something you might look into, however -
see
http://www.microsoft.com/sbs/en/us/default.aspx. It contains Exchange
and is designed for easy setup and management, which is helpful if you
aren't familiar with Exchange, etc.
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