Exchange Server 2007 offers greater performance and functionality. Here's a look inside Microsoft's newly upgraded email, calendaring and unified messaging server.

Exchange Server 2007 features a new secure role-based architecture like that in Windows Server 2003.

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Although a 32-bit version of the beta is available for evaluation, the final release of Exchange server 2007 will be 64-bit only.

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Anything you can do from the graphical interface can also be scripted via the new the command-line Exchange Management Shell (EMS).

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Users of Outlook 2007 can use the new AutoConnect feature to automate the setup of their Exchange server account.

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Among a clutch of new troubleshooting tools is a best practices analyser for Exchange Server 2007.

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As well as a new name, the Exchange Management Console has been streamlined and enhanced to make it easier to use.

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New wizards launched from the EMC help automate many common tasks.

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Add Outlook 2007 to Exchange Server 2007 for maximum functionality.

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The enhanced Outlook Web Access client is much more like the standard desktop, but still not an exact replica.

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