Public Folder Database Properties > Limits Tab (RTM)

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Applies to: Exchange Server 2007

Use the Limits tab to specify the storage limits, warning message interval, deletion settings, and age limits for all public folders in the selected public folder database.

Note

You can also use the Exchange Management Shell to set the properties of public folder databases. For more information, see Set-PublicFolderDatabase (RTM). Similarly, you can use the Exchange Management Shell to change the settings of individual public folders. For more information, see Set-PublicFolder (RTM).

Use this tab to view and configure the following limits for the public folder database.

  • Issue warning at (KB)
    Select this check box to automatically warn public folder owners that the public folder is approaching its storage limit.

    To specify the storage limit, select the check box, and then specify in kilobytes (KB) how much content can be stored in the public folder before a warning e-mail message is sent to the folder's owner. You can enter a value between 0 and 2,147,483,647 KB (2.1 terabytes).

  • Prohibit post at (KB)
    Select this check box to prevent posting to the public folders in the database after the size of folder reaches the specified limit.

    To specify this limit, select the check box, and then specify the size of the public folder in kilobytes (KB) at which you want to prohibit posting. You can enter a value between 0 and 2,147,483,647 KB (2.1 terabytes).

  • Maximum item size
    Select this check box to limit the maximum size of items that users can post to the public folders in the database.

    To specify the size, select the check box, and then specify the maximum size of items in kilobytes (KB) that users can post to the public folders. You can enter a value between 0 and 2,097,151 KB.

  • Warning message interval
    Use this list to display the interval at which you want warning messages to be generated.

    To select one of the default intervals, click the list, and then select one of the following:

    • Run daily at midnight

    • Run daily at 1:00 A.M.

    • Run daily at 2:00 A.M.

    • Use Custom Schedule

    If you select Use Custom Schedule, you must click Customize to set the schedule.

  • Keep deleted items for (days)
    Use this box to set the numbers of days that deleted items are retained in a public folder. You can enter a value between 0 and 24,855 days.
  • Do not permanently delete items until the database has been backed up
    Select this check box to prevent items from being permanently deleted until after the public folder database is backed up.
  • Age limit for all folders in this public folder database (days)
    Select this check box to limit the age of all folders in this public folder database. Use the text box to specify the age limit in days. You can enter a value between 0 and 24,855 days.