Mail Flow Tracking Using Exchange Server

Authors(2) :-S E Suresh, Shaik Sabira

Email management is a fundamental aspect of organizational communication in today's digital era. Within the Microsoft 365 and Office 365 ecosystem, efficient mail flow is essential for ensuring seamless communication while adhering to regulatory requirements and business needs. Central to this infrastructure is message tracking, which provides detailed insights into email activities as they traverse through servers. Utilizing the Exchange Management Shell’s Set-Transport Service cmdlet, this project explores configuring message tracking in Microsoft 365 or Office 365 settings. The objectives include enabling or disabling message tracking, defining parameters such as log file location, size limits, maximum age, and subject logging. These configurations enable organizations to conduct message forensics, analyze mail flow, generate reports, and troubleshoot issues effectively. Understanding the nuances of mail flow within Microsoft 365 or Office 365 is crucial for successful implementation. While many organizations delegate email management entirely to these platforms, some may require tailored setups to meet specific compliance or operational needs. By following a structured plan of action, administrators can navigate through the configuration process, optimizing email infrastructure for efficiency and compliance. This project equips administrators with practical knowledge of configuring message tracking, ensuring smooth email operations and adherence to organizational requirements.

Authors and Affiliations

S E Suresh
Assistant Professor, Department of MCA, Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
Shaik Sabira
Post Graduate, Department of MCA, Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

Email Management, Mail Flow Message, Tracking Set-Transport, Service Exchange Management Shell, Message Forensics, Reporting Troubleshooting, Configuration, Optimization, Compliance, Regulatory Requirements Business Needs

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Publication Details

Published in : Volume 7 | Issue 2 | March-April 2024
Date of Publication : 2024-04-30
License:  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Page(s) : 84-89
Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ247254
Publisher : Shauryam Research Institute

ISSN : 2581-6306

Cite This Article :

S E Suresh, Shaik Sabira, "Mail Flow Tracking Using Exchange Server", Shodhshauryam, International Scientific Refereed Research Journal (SHISRRJ), ISSN : 2581-6306, Volume 7, Issue 2, pp.84-89, March-April.2024
URL : https://shisrrj.com/SHISRRJ247254

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