1. What functions does the new Avira Exchange Security have?
The new Exchange Security supports all current operating systems and Exchange versions.
2. Which Microsoft Exchange versions are supported?
- Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 (64-bit), Service package 3 or higher and update rollups.
- Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 (64-bit) on Windows Server 2012. Avira Exchange Security installed on a mailbox server.
- Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 (64-bit).
- Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 (64-bit).
3. Which server operating systems are supported?
- Windows Server 2008 R2 (including current service packs and patches) (end of life: 01.11.2022).
- Windows Server 2012 (64-bit) (end of life: 01.11.2022).
- Windows Server 2012 R2 (64-bit) (end of life: 01.11.2022).
- Windows Server 2016 (64-bit) (end of life: 01.11.2022).
4. Which operating systems are supported by the Avira Exchange Security Frontend?
- Windows 7.
- Windows 8.
- Windows 10.
- Windows Server 2008 R2 (end of life: 14.01.2020).
- Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 (end of life: 14.01.2020).
- Windows Server 2016.
5. Where can I get the installation package?
Download the installation package for the new version 17 of Avira Exchange Security and follow the on-screen instructions.
6. How do I migrate from the old to the new version? Which files do I have to back up?
For further information please see this article.
7. Can I migrate my customers for free?
Yes, migrating to the new Exchange Security is free of charge.
8. How is the licensing processed?
Licensing for the new version of Exchange Security is the same as the old version (per protected mailbox). Avira Exchange Security version 17 is licensed with an activation code (OTC) consisting of 5x5 blocks instead of an hbedv.key file.
9. Does the release also affect Avira Exchange Security - Small Business Edition as a product component of Avira Antivirus for Small Business?
The Small Business version will continue to be available in Avira Exchange Security version 14.
However, if you want to use the improvements offered by version 17, no Small Business Editions is available.
Please note the end of life of version 14.
However, if you want to use the improvements offered by version 17, no Small Business Editions is available.
Please note the end of life of version 14.
10. Has the user experience changed to any extent? Do I need to get used to a new interface?
The user interface remains largely the same, so you don't need to get used to any new GUI.
If you migrate from the Small Business version to Exchange Security version 17, you will notice quite a change to the interface.
If you migrate from the Small Business version to Exchange Security version 17, you will notice quite a change to the interface.
