XADM: How to Add Storage Limits Columns for Mailboxes (260184)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5
This article was previously published under Q260184

SUMMARY

This article describes the how to use Exchange Administrator to add a Storage Limits column for mailboxes.

MORE INFORMATION

In Exchange Administrator, you can add a Storage Limits column under the mailbox resources of the server container. This column reports if there are limits set for each particular user, and reports the users status according to the limits. The following list defines the limits that are used in the Storage Limits column:
  • No Checking:
    Mailbox limits are not enabled for this mailbox.
  • Below Limit:
    Mailbox has limits set, but the mailbox is below all set limits.
  • Issue Warning:
    Mailbox has reached the Issue Warning limit and a warning message is delivered to the mailbox.
  • Prohibit Send:
    Mailbox has reached the Prohibit Send limit and is no longer able to send messages.
  • Mailbox Disabled:
    Mailbox has reached the Prohibit Send and Receive limit and is now set to Disabled. You are not able to send messages from this mailbox, and this mailbox is unable to receive messages.
To add the Storage Limits column to mailboxes:
  1. Start the Exchange Administrator.
  2. Browse to the Servers container.
  3. Click to expand the server.
  4. Click to expand Private information store.
  5. Click Mailbox Resources.
  6. On the View menu, click Columns.
  7. Click Storage Limits, and then click Add.
  8. Click OK to apply the changes.
The Storage Limits column is now displayed.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:4/25/2005
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