The "Exchange Server 2003 Security Hardening Guide" document is available

The Exchange Server 2003 Security Hardening Guide takes you through the process of hardening your Exchange 2003 environment, including configuration recommendations and strategies for combating external threats.

The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

Download the E2k3SecOps.exe package now.

Release Date: May 6, 2004

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