How to Modify Permissions on a Specific Server

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Permissions control access to Exchange objects. Permissions in Exchange are inherited by default. You can set permissions using the Exchange Delegation Wizard and apply these settings to a whole Exchange organization or to a specific administrative group. Because permissions are inherited, these permissions control who can view or modify settings at the server level. This procedure outlines how to modify permission on a specific server.

Important

When setting permissions on Exchange objects, use Exchange System Manager. Do not set permissions on Exchange objects using Windows Server 2003 MMC snap-ins, such as the Active Directory Sites and Services or Active Directory Users and Computers.

Before You Begin

By default, the permissions are configured to support the standard Exchange administrator types, which are Exchange View Only Administrator, Exchange Administrator, and Exchange Full Administrator.

Important

You are strongly advised to use the standard Exchange administrator types and only change the settings if more detailed settings are required by your organization's security policy.

Procedure

To modify permissions on a specific server

  1. In Exchange System Manager, right-click an Exchange server, and then select Properties.

  2. On the Security tab, in the Group or user names list, select the group or user name for which you want to modify permissions.

    Security tab

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  3. In the Permissions for <selected entry> list, select the appropriate permissions.

For More Information

For more information about the Exchange Administration Delegation Wizard, see Managing an Exchange Server 2003 Organization.