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TIP OF THE WEEK
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TIP: USING A DISK DEFRAGGER WITH EXCHANGE
(contributed by http://www.windows2000faq.com)
Q. Can I use a disk defragger on my Exchange Server system?
A. No. Keep defrag tools and file-based virus scanners far, far away from your Exchange Server systems.
EXCHANGE & OUTLOOK UPDATE TIP OF THE WEEK
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