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Microsoft Exchange

Exchange is the enterprise grade server solution used by businesses of all sizes to manage mail, calendar and contacts. It allows users to access all that information across all their devices and synchs it simultaneously so that you can send and receive emails, add new contact details, schedule tasks or appointments and share mailboxes, calendars etc whether you are using your desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile phone.

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Features of Microsoft Exchange

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If your computer dies, you don’t lose valuable information as it is backed up on the server

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As a secure, web-based system, approved users can access their email/scheduling capabilities from any device

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Great for large teams or mobile workforces who can collaborate more easily, schedule meetings and appointments and track tasks

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Integrates with Microsoft products such as Teams and Microsoft 365 to enable better sharing between staff

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Built-in anti-spam and anti-malware for cleaner, safer mailboxes

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Allows administrators to define approved mobile device lists, require PIN number locking, and delete confidential company information from lost laptops, tablets or phones

Microsoft Exchange Server Plans

Our Exchange Server pricing features carefully pre-built plans tailored to different business workloads, from small teams to enterprise-level messaging environments. Each plan is engineered to deliver the right balance of performance, storage, and reliability while allowing easy upgrades as your organisation grows

Exchange Lite

$190.00/ Per Month

This is the bare bones Windows Server.

  • 2 CPU Cores
  • 8 GB RAM
  • 100 GB NVMe Storage
  • 200 GB SATA Storage
  • 760 GB of Bandwidth
  • 5 Mailboxes
  • Your Choice of Windows Server 2019, 2022 or 2025

Operating System

Exchange Starter

$455.00/ Per Month

Run basic services on a Windows Server with this configuration.

  • 4 CPU Cores
  • 16 GB RAM
  • 200 GB NVMe Storage
  • 400 GB SATA Space
  • 1520 GB of Bandwidth
  • 20 Mailboxes
  • Your Choice of Windows Server 2019, 2022 or 2025

Operating System

Exchange Pro

$985.00/ Per Month

A responsive Windows Server that is ready for most tasks.

  • 8 CPU Cores
  • 32 GB RAM
  • 400 GB NVMe Storage
  • 800 GB SSD
  • 2000 GB of Bandwidth
  • 50 Mailboxes
  • Your Choice of Windows Server 2019, 2022 or 2025

Operating System

Exchange Elite

$2275.00/ Per Month

When performance and reliability is key. This server is ideal for more resource hungry tasks or remote desktop environments.

  • 16 CPU Cores
  • 64 GB RAM
  • 800 GB NVMe Storage
  • 1000 GB SATA
  • 2000 GB of Bandwidth
  • 150 Mailboxes
  • Your Choice of Windows Server 2019, 2022 or 2025

Operating System

*please see terms of service

  • Each VPS comes with 1 IP Address only.
  • Each Plan quoted is Exclusive of GST.
Please note on Windows 2019 and newer, to implement Exchange Server, you will need at least two servers for deployment, 1 x Active Directory Domain Controller + 1 x Exchange Server (Mailbox + Client Access Roles). The plans specified are ONLY for the Exchange Server. If you would like High Availability Exchange Environments, you need 2 x Domain Controllers + 2 x Exchange Mailbox/CAS Servers in a Database Availability Group.

What's Included in Every Plan

  • dedicated-resources

    Dedicated resources:
    Each VPS RAM & NVMe storage resources purchased are dedicated. They are not oversold to ensure performance is maintained.

  • High-Availability

    High Availability:
    Should the physical server your VPS is connected to fails, your VPS will automatically reconnect to the next available server

  • backup-storage

    SATA Storage
    SATA storage is ideal for taking backups or storing large volumes of user data. SATA storage is not included in any backups taken and backups of this data should be managed by you

  • ssh-access

    Full Administrator/RDP Access
    Get full and complete control over your cPanel VPS with VPSBlocks. You get access to RDP to your server and much more with us

  • free-support-sla

    Free Support with Standard SLA
    Every customer gets access to technical support via phone, tickets or live chat

Optional Addons

  • Managed-Backups

    Managed Backups:
    2 backups taken weekly. We keep up to the last 5 backups. $14.95 per month. If you wish to have offsite backups the cost is $29.95 per month

  • Full-Server-Management

    Full Server Management:
    Server management including application installation, OS patching and server configuration and Managed Backups - $87.95 /mo

  • Extra-NVMe-Storage

    Extra NVMe Storage: 25c/GB /mo
    Running low on disk space? No worries, you can order more disk space for 25c per GB per month

  • SATA Storage

    Extra SATA Storage:15c/GB /mo
    Running low on SATA space? The great thing is, we have plenty more space we can give you. It costs 15c per GB per month.

  • managed migrations

    Managed Migrations
    Moving from one location to another can be a challenge. We can help you work through this process. Contact our support team to find out more. Visit our Data Migration Services page to find out more.

Build Your Own Microsoft Exchange VPS

Configure your Microsoft Exchange VPS by choosing dedicated CPU cores, RAM, NVMe and SATA storage. Build a reliable, high-performance email and collaboration platform with full control over data, security, and scalability without relying on shared or third-party mail services.

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Win 2016

Windows 2016 Std (64bit)

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Windows 2019 Std (64bit)

Win 2019

Windows 2022 Std (64bit)

Win 2022

Windows 2025 Std (64bit)

Configure your Resources (click here for VPS Hosting Resource Advice)

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DEDICATED RAM?

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NVME/FLASH DISK?

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SATA BACKUP DISK?

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FREE BANDWIDTH?

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OPERATING SYSTEM

AlmaLinux 8

Set Your Payment Frequency

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*Prices quoted exclude GST

IMPORTANT-

  • Each VPS comes with 1 IP Address, except cPanel servers which come with 2 IP Addresses.
  • To order a Plesk license for Windows select the Windows operating system you wish and during the order process you will have the option to add a 100 domain Plesk license ($15).
  • VPSBlocks is a professional services host and does not allow gaming servers or related (e.g. clan websites) on it's network. For gaming services we recommend you search for a specific gaming host.
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Migration

If you have an old version of Exchange running and you need to migrate, the experienced VPS Blocks team can help you do it. Or if you’d like to upgrade your old version of Exchange, we can assist with that as well.

If you are setting up Microsoft Exchange as a new install transitioning from another platform and need help to configure it for them, we can do also make that happen for you.

These services are available for a very reasonable fee and save you the time and hassle of attempting it yourself.

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Network Features

Network speed won’t be a problem when you deal with VPS Blocks. We’re proud of our reputation for speed and reliability. The VPS Blocks network includes feeds from Telstra, Optus, IINET/TPG, NextGen, IX and PIPE. This ensures maximum network efficiency and minimal downtime should any routes be disrupted due to provider issues.

BGP routing ensures that your connection always takes the shortest possible route, selecting the best path through our network partners from your location.

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Additional Services

Even with our dedicated control panel with simple and fast management options, some VPS Blocks clients find it very cost-effective to minimise the hours they spend managing their VPS hosting by getting the professional VPS Blocks experts to help out by:

  • Managing regular backups
  • Managing your entire server system for you
  • Providing additional technical support when needed
  • Domain Registration
  • Offsite Backups
  • Spam Filteirng
  • Internal Networking

Take a look at these options when you place your online order.

Ask A Question – Get Advice

    Microsoft Exchange Server Professional Help Service

    From setting up and configuring Microsoft Exchange Server to working out licensing and server resource requirements, our Microsoft experts can help you get your Exchange Server operational in no time.

    If you need help working on a complete migration, understanding the differences between versions of Exchange and the individual version requirements, right through to migrating from your existing environment to ours, we are able to help.

    Take the first step and ask a question by completing the form. One of our Microsoft experts will review your question and will be in touch.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Find clear answers to common questions about our services, features, and support below.

    Microsoft Exchange is a mail server and calendaring software developed by Microsoft. It provides email, calendaring, contact management, and task management features for businesses. It allows organizations to manage communication, scheduling, and collaboration tools for employees, offering robust security and scalability.

    Key features of Microsoft Exchange include:

    • Email management with advanced filtering and archiving.
    • Calendar and scheduling to manage appointments and meetings.
    • Contact management with the ability to store and manage contact information.
    • Task management to assign and track tasks within the organization.
    • Shared mailboxes and calendars for collaboration.
    • Mobile access to email and calendars via Exchange ActiveSync.
    • Security features like data loss prevention (DLP), encryption, and advanced threat protection.

    • Exchange Online is the cloud-based version of Microsoft Exchange, hosted and maintained by Microsoft as part of Office 365. It offers all the features of Exchange with the added benefit of cloud scalability, automatic updates, and reduced infrastructure management.
    • Exchange Server is the on-premises version, where businesses deploy and manage the server on their own hardware. This version provides full control over the infrastructure and customization but requires more maintenance and resources.

    To set up Microsoft Exchange, you need to:

    • Install the Exchange Server on a dedicated server or use Exchange Online.
    • Configure DNS settings, including MX records, for email routing.
    • Set up mailboxes and configure user accounts via the Exchange Admin Center (EAC) or PowerShell.
    • Configure email policies, such as retention rules and access controls.
    • Configure mobile device access and security features like encryption and multi-factor authentication.

    Yes, Microsoft Exchange supports mobile access through Exchange ActiveSync, which allows users to access their email, calendars, contacts, and tasks on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. Microsoft provides apps like Outlook for Android and iOS to help users connect to their Exchange account.

    Microsoft Exchange offers several security features, including:

    • Email encryption to protect sensitive information.
    • Data loss prevention (DLP) to prevent unauthorized sharing of sensitive data.
    • Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) to detect and block phishing, malware, and other email threats.
    • Role-based access control (RBAC) to limit administrative access based on user roles.
    • Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for an extra layer of security when accessing accounts.
    • Exchange Online Protection (EOP) for filtering spam and viruses.

    Migrating from an older version of Exchange to a newer one typically involves:

    • Preparing the environment by ensuring hardware and software compatibility.
    • Setting up a coexistence environment where the old and new servers run simultaneously.
    • Migrating mailboxes, public folders, and other data using migration tools provided by Microsoft (e.g., the Exchange Migration Wizard).
    • Verifying the migration process and ensuring all users can access their data on the new server.
    • Decommissioning the old Exchange server once migration is complete.

    Microsoft Exchange includes archiving features to help organizations retain and manage email data. In Exchange Online, In-Place Archiving automatically moves older emails from primary mailboxes to archive mailboxes. You can configure retention policies to manage how long emails are retained and when they are archived. On Exchange Server, similar functionality can be achieved using Exchange’s retention tags and policies.

    Yes, Microsoft Exchange supports shared mailboxes, which allow multiple users to access and send emails from a common mailbox, such as a customer support or sales inbox. Exchange also supports shared calendars and contacts for team collaboration, making it easy to schedule meetings, track tasks, and share information within an organization.

    Microsoft Exchange is the server software that provides the backend email, calendaring, and contact management services. Outlook is the client application that users interact with to access their Exchange mailboxes, calendar, and tasks. Outlook can be used to connect to both Exchange Server and Exchange Online, allowing users to manage their communication and scheduling.