The quarterly publication of the International Legal Technology Association
Issue link: https://epubs.iltanet.org/i/230349
EXCHANGE BUILDING BLOCK MODEL Internet Enterprise network AD CAS Array CAS Layer 4LB Mobile phone MBX CAS routing and AW/AS External SMTP servers MBX CAS Edge transport DAG MBX CAS MBX CAS MBX Web browser Outlook (remote user) Outlook (local user) • A managed e-discovery solution previously unavailable to administrators allows for searching between mailboxes, SharePoint and Lync conversations utilizing a single interface. • There are improved administration capabilities via enhanced PowerShell support and a Web-based Exchange Administration Center that mirrors the look and feel of OWA and Windows 8. • Antimalware is now offered as a built-in option within Exchange 2013. • Exchange 2013 requires less infrastructure. It has a more effective database design, supports the same number of mailboxes with fewer disks and leverages the cloud. Line of business application Phone System (PBX or VoIP) Training is always a consideration when changing or upgrading software. While the users will not see a difference from within Outlook, OWA and administrative interfaces have changed significantly. Those already using Exchange 2010 will find the change less intrusive, but those still using earlier versions might need to prepare additional training materials and be ready to provide more support following the rollout. Law firms should carefully consider the benefits and risks with any new software upgrade, but the latest version of Exchange offers much for administrators to take advantage of. Microsoft has added and expanded upon their feature set and provided a rich Enterprise-class email and communication solution in this latest Exchange offering. • Exchange 2013 provides overall greater flexibility and resiliency. Challenges To Consider While Microsoft has created a law-firm-friendly messaging system with Exchange 2013, there are some hurdles to consider. This is particularly true for firms that have already moved to Exchange 2010 and don't face the immediate pressure of a looming support cutoff. Before moving to Exchange 2013, firms will need to upgrade their Outlook environment to either Outlook 2010 or 2013. Simultaneous upgrades to both can be expensive and stressful, so firms should plan carefully. Eli Nussbaum is a senior manager and the Director of Engineering and Managed Services at Keno Kozie Associates. He has been with the company for 15 years and is an expert on data center design, system security, managed IT services, and server and desktop virtualization. Contact Eli at enussbaum@kenokozie.com. Peer to Peer 15