Microsoft Exchange Frequently Asked Questions

Microsoft Exchange has loads of great features but we understand why you might want MS Exchange or the benefits might be tricky to understand so we've done our best to set out the exchange FAQ's below:

What Exactly is Microsoft Exchange

MS Exchange is, at it's heart, a cutting edge email and calendar service which combines many great features to make it the best all round email service in the world. Swordfish Hosting has an MS Exchange platform which you can make use of to avoid the complexity and costly exercise of setting up an in-house one.

Why Use Your Hosted Exchange Instead Of An In-House Server

It's estimated that to setup an exchange server, install the software and maintain it can cost up to 40K in the first year including hardware,software and system administration costs. Swordfish Hostings Exchange service costs as little as £5 per mailbox per month - a fraction of the cost

What Is Outlook Web Access (OWA)

OWA is an incredibly advanced webmail system that allows you to access your email, calendars, task lists, contacts and email folders anywhere that has an Internet connection - it is an exact copy of your MS Outlook but online - check out our Outlook Web Access page by clicking on the tab at the top of this page.

How Often Do You Backup

Our Exchange platform maintains a constant rolling 1 hour backup so you always have the latest emails in the event of a disaster.

I Need 2 Computers To Sync To Exchange - Is This Possible

One of the main features of exchange is that you can synchronise as many computers as you want to the same account. All your emails, email folders, contacts, calendars and tasks are instantly available on all computers. So if you send an email from your computer at home it'll appear in your sent items not only at home but in your office.