Article: Q200604
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): winnt:5.5
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): exc55
Last Modified: 12-APR-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Exchange Server, version 5.5
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SYMPTOMS
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Microsoft Exchange Server version 5.5 Internet Message Access Protocol, Version
4rev1 (IMAP4) clients can open more than one connection to an Exchange Server
computer. Administrators who support a large IMAP4 community may face a
licensing problem. Because the default licensing model for Exchange Server is on
a one-seat connection for each session basis, users may be denied access.
CAUSE
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Microsoft Outlook Express and non-Microsoft IMAP4 clients usually open a single
session to send and receive mail. They may open additional sessions for specific
operations such as folder manipulation.
WORKAROUND
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Change the licensing mode for Exchange Server from
per-server-concurrent-connections to per-seat-connections. You may need to
purchase additional client access licenses (CALs).
MORE INFORMATION
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For example, if the licensing mode for Exchange Server is set to per-server for
10 concurrent connections, and 5 Pine e-mail clients make a connection with 2
sessions for each connection, any other client that tries to connect is denied
access because of the lack of available licenses.
Additional query words:
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Keywords : exc55
Technology : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange550 kbZNotKeyword2
Version : winnt:5.5
Issue type : kbprb
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