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Security Explorer® for Exchange - Frequently Asked Questions
What does Security Explorer for Exchange manage?
Security Explorer for Exchange manages permissions on mailboxes and mailbox folders, public folders, administrative groups, storage groups, mailbox and public folders stores, and Exchange Servers. Exchange permissions are stored both in Active Directory and on the Outlook client. Security Explorer for Exchange manages all of these permissions from one location.
Can’t I perform the same tasks with the native Exchange management tools?
Security Explorer provides added functionality that is not available with native tools such as cloning permissions, searching of permissions and backup and restore of permissions. Additionally, there is no way to centrally view or manage mailbox folder permissions, such as the Outlook calendar using the native Exchange management tools since these permissions are managed through Outlook.
What versions of Exchange are supported?
Security Explorer for Exchange supports Exchange 2000, 2003, and 2007.
How does the permissions backup and restore function work?
Permissions can be backed up on any Exchange object including mailboxes and all of the folders associated to that mailbox, public folders, administrative groups, etc. Permissions are backed up to a flat file anywhere you choose. This is a fast operation since it only backs up the permissions information, not the data itself. Restoring permissions is as simple as selecting a backup file, navigating to the location where you want to repair permissions and restoring them to the state they were at the time of the backup. You can also compare the backed up permissions to the live permissions to ensure they are correct before making any change.
Is there a way to evaluate Security Explorer for Exchange?
Yes! A fully-functional 30-day evaluation download is available at scriptlogic.com for managing servers and workstations across the network.
Does Security Explorer help with compliance initiatives?
Yes. Security Explorer gives administrators the ability to implement the security required by compliance standards such as Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, GLBA and ITIL.
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Security Explorer® for Exchange - Licensing
How is Security Explorer for Exchange licensed?
Security Explorer for Exchange is licensed per mailbox in your Exchange organization. By default, Security Explorer will only manage your active mailboxes so you only need to license the active mailboxes. If you would like to manage your inactive mailboxes as well you can do so by purchasing additional licenses.
What happens if I already own Security Explorer’s other components?
If you already own licenses for other Security Explorer components you can simply add Exchange mailbox licenses and you will be able to use Security Explorer for Exchange.
Do I need a license for every mailbox in my Exchange Organization?
Yes, Security Explorer for Exchange is licensed per mailbox. You will need to have sufficient licenses to manage all active mailboxes in your organization. You will not need to license the inactive mailboxes in your organization.
What license quantities are available?
Security Explorer for Exchange licenses are available in any quantity with a minimum of 50.
What happens if I exceed my license count?
If you have more active mailboxes in your Exchange Organization than you have Security Explorer for Exchange licenses, you will not be able to manage any Exchange permissions. You will need to contact your reseller or ScriptLogic representative to purchase more licenses.
Is an evaluation license available? What restrictions does it have?
Yes, a 30-day evaluation license is available. The evaluation license will allow you to browse and search the permissions on your Exchange Server but will not allow you to make any permission changes. You can also backup permissions on Exchange Servers, but you cannot restore the permissions in evaluation mode.
Can I extend my evaluation?
You can request an extension for an evaluation license, send an email to sales@dbl.co.uk
Is there a limit to the number of places I can run the Security Explorer console?
No
Example:
I have 15 administrators who need to manage permissions on our 1000 mailboxes from their desktop computers by installing Security Explorer on those desktop computers. In this case you would need 1000 licenses and the Security Explorer console can be installed on all 15 desktop computers.
General Licensing Information
How are licenses delivered?
Once your order has been processed you will receive your license code or file by e-mail.
How can I add more licenses?
The process is the same for all products, contact your reseller or ScriptLogic representative to purchase more licenses. ScriptLogic can be reached at contact us page. When your order has been processed you will be provided with a new electronic license for the total quantity of licenses you purchased.
Do you offer any types of discounts?
Discounts are available for customers buying larger quantities of each product, contact DBL Software Ltd, email sales@dbl.co.uk
What about shrink-wrap product?
ScriptLogic does not sell any of its products with shrink-wrap packaging. All delivery of software and licenses is electronic.
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