Hello support, Exchange 2003 SP2 We are getting an Event ID: 9688 because the .edb and the .stm is 70GB. I've read that 75gb is an license limit, when reached the Mailbox Store while be dismounted. Is there a way to change the size limit of 75GB? Possible solutions: 1. AutoArchive and offline defragmentation 2. upgrade to Exchange 2007 so I can create 5 databases. Are there any other options? Kind regards.Kind regards.

Hello, Limit of 75GB db size in Exch2003 can only be increased a bit in case of limit is reached to be able to mount the store in way to resolve the issue. This limit is only on Standard edition of Exchange 2003R2. So, to continue working with this version the only way is to archive old email out of the db. If you plan to upgrade, Exch 2003ENt, Exchange 2007, Exchange 2010. you won't have this limitation... However, be sure to buy the right version to your needs, and migration to Exch 2007, 2010 should no be done in a hurry without any plan... BR.RipPle

Thank you for your information RipPle. Is there documentation available for setting up AutoArchibe through group policy, we use Outlook 2003. I've already installed the Office Resource Kit and settings can be made for the AutoArchive and Retention settings. I did read on the Internet that PST files don't belon on a fileserver but local. I just enabled the settings through group policy but the settings are only enabled on inbox and not on the subfolders, in Outlook 2003 there is the following setting 'apply these settings to all folders now', where can i find this in the group policy? Kind regards.

Hi, You can add the outlook .adm to your Gpo's and you'll be able to create a gpo that customize quite deeply outlook clients. Here is the Outlook 2003 adm file download link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/885682 (it includes how to use it) Kind RegardsRipPle

What about creating a second storage group and splitting the mailboxes between the two groups?

Dismount the database and run the command eseutil /ms "database path \database file.edb" find out the white space or go to the event viewer and find the event id 1221 if database has much freespace, run the command eseutil /d "database path \database file.edb" http://support.microsoft.com/kb/259851Thanks Joseph Pradeep

What about creating a second storage group and splitting the mailboxes between the two groups? Is that possible with Exchange 2003?Kind regards.

Dismount the database and run the command eseutil /ms "database path \database file.edb" find out the white space or go to the event viewer and find the event id 1221 if database has much freespace, run the command eseutil /d "database path \database file.edb" http://support.microsoft.com/kb/259851 Thanks Joseph Pradeep thank you, didn't no the /ms switch. Only did not get the event id 1221, but in the CLI after the eseutil /ms was finished, the number 25072 is shown. Can you tell me how much freespace this is?

Dismount the database and run the command eseutil /ms "database path \database file.edb" find out the white space or go to the event viewer and find the event id 1221 if database has much freespace, run the command eseutil /d "database path \database file.edb" http://support.microsoft.com/kb/259851 Thanks Joseph Pradeep thank you, didn't no the /ms switch.Kind regards.

Only on enterprise. Which, if you had, you wouldn't be having this problem in the first place, so disregard my previous post! Your best options are like Joe said, do an offline defrag. If it isn't feasable for you to upgrade exchange I would impose quotas on users to help manage the space and get them to delete crap. I personally have it set that any items over 3mb are permantly deleted after two weeks. If it's important, save the attachment and delete the email. If they complain, tell them it's the limitation of the software. That may make it easier for you to get the funds to upgrade exchange. :) But like Rip said, don't do it without a plan...

Hi, You can add the outlook .adm to your Gpo's and you'll be able to create a gpo that customize quite deeply outlook clients. Here is the Outlook 2003 adm file download link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/885682 (it includes how to use it) Kind Regards RipPle Did that already, but there is no option to apply these settings to all subfolders. Kind rega

I personally have it set that any items over 3mb are permantly deleted after two weeks. Can this be done with a group policy?Kind regards.

No, create a Recipient Policy in the Exchange System Manager: Start System Manager > Recipients. Right Click Recipient Policies/ Click New >Recipient Policy. Click the box for Mailbox Manager Settings. Name it on the General Tab. Then on Mailbox manager tab, select the folders, Age and size you want to apply it to. Change the drop down to Delete immediately or whatever you want. After you configure and save the policy, you schedule it to run by right clicking the server under the Storarge Group and going to properites. Click Mailbox Management. Set the time of when you want it to run. I recommend under reporting to send to the administrator and set yourself as the administrator. It will show you how much was freed per mailbox and overall.