Microsoft Exchange 2007 and 2010 Journaling


In Exchange 2000 and 2003, the default method to capture messages sent to and from users ("Standard Journaling") does not capture all message header content such as BCC recipients or distribution lists. As a result, the latest versions of Exchange contain applications to capture this additional message information.

The new method to capture messages ("Envelope Journaling") forwards a single email to the Archive as an envelope with two parts: a report of message recipient information and the actual message (which becomes an attachment). Envelope Journaling associates all users with a message, including CC and BCC recipients, and members of distribution groups. All envelope information is saved in the Archive.

The default Journaling method for Exchange 2007 and higher versions is the Envelope format.

Message size limit

Message size limit is currently 30MB for Enterprise Archive.

Oversized messages sent via Journaling cannot be saved in the Archive. If an email is oversized because of its attachments, neither the message nor the attachments will be archived.

Journaling prerequisites

The following permissions and Microsoft Exchange components are required to configure Journaling for Exchange 2010.

Exchange Server Prerequisites:

  • Fully configured installation of Exchange

  • Administrator access to the Exchange server.

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