Understanding How Exchange Server 2007 Integrates with Windows Server 2003 Security

This section focuses on how Exchange Server 2007 uses the Windows Server 2003 security features. The Windows Server 2003 security features can be divided into two broad areas: core operating system features and additional features.

The core operating system features form the basis of a secure implementation of Windows Server 2003. Those features include the following:

  • Active Directory Services. Unifies Exchange Server 2007 and Windows Server 2003 objects into one directory

  • Kerberos Authentication. Performs authentication for access to domain and local services

  • Access Control Model. Gives granular control over Active Directory entries and Exchange objects

  • Microsoft Certificate ...

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