Exchange 2003 SP1 Releases!

This morning I see that the bits for Exchange 2003 SP1 have hit the web (download here). This is excellent news, as SP1 has lots of great new features you want (this list taken from the announcement page, linked above):

  • Enhanced security
  • Updated deployment tools to make Exchange Server 5.5 upgrades and site consolidation even easier
  • New language support for Outlook Mobile Access and Outlook Web Access spelling checkers
  • Enhancements to the Outlook Mobile Access user interface that include out-of-office modification, a larger text entry field, search folder support, and improved menu navigation
  • Co-existence and migration support in a new Active Directory Connector and IBM Lotus Notes R6 Connector
  • Updates and improvements based on your feedback

Plus, there's a handful of cool, new “Web Release“ tools available (Note: this is not an exhaustive list):

And, of course, one that lots of folks have been waiting for -- the new Intelligent Message Filter (IMF). You can also get the new MOM management pack for IMF. See more about IMF here, and in particular, read the IMF Deployment Guide.

Also, several “technical library guides” have been added or updated for SP1:

Whew... That's a lot of links. Enjoy!