How to install Microsoft Anti Spam Agents on Exchange 2007

SUMMARY

The following knowledgebase will help you to install Microsoft Anti Spam Agents on Exchange 2007

SYMPTOMS

Exchange 2007 provides a anti-spam protection by using Exchange Edge role.
However, in a small environment, a stand alone Exchange Server exits (or
Exchange Edge server doesn’t exits) while providing the all the requirement services.
Bt installing "Anti-Spam agents", you can improve the Exchange System protection
against spam.

RESOLUTION

1. Log on to the Hub Transport Server.

2. Go to "Start" -> "Programs" -> "Microsoft Exchange Server 2007".

3. Open "Exchange Management Shell".

4. Write "Install-AntispamAgents.ps1" and press on the "Enter" key.

5. Restart "Microsoft Exchange Transport" service.

6. Go to "Start" -> "Programs" -> "Microsoft Exchange Server 2007".

7. Open "Exchange Management Console".

8. Navigate to "Microsoft Exchange" -> "Organization Configuration" > "Hub Transport".

9. A new tab, named "Anti-Spam" should appear.


Note: To revert to Exchange 2007 default settings, use "uninstall-AntispamAgents.ps1"
script and restart the "Microsoft Exchange Transport" service.

MORE INFORMATION

Exchange 2007

http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/default.mspx

Microsoft Antispam

Spam and fraudulent e-mail messages are major issues for computer users and businesses of all sizes. Companies are being forced to commit significant resources to protect their messaging infrastructure and their brand from these abuses, and computer users must work to protect themselves from the influx of deceptive e-mail. Network infrastructure is being taxed. Spam was once just an annoyance, but it has now become the tactic of choice for online deception, fraud, and abuse.

To help detect and prevent this onslaught of abuse and deception, Microsoft has developed a holistic strategy that includes industry collaboration, prescriptive education, and the development of innovative technologies and antispam services. These technologies are found in all Microsoft e-mail clients, servers, and services, including Windows Live Hotmail, Microsoft Office Outlook, Microsoft Exchange Server, and Microsoft Exchange Hosted Filtering.