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How much email do you allow?

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by scott k.

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I'm wondering if there is a standard or even rule-of-thumb for email quotas per mail box.

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by lordinfidel

The way I look at it, 50-100 megs for standard users is plenty.

Your execs will probably need more. Like the CFO will generally need to keep e-mails going way back.

Sales may need a little extra also.

Of course Network Operations staff get's all they want. Although mine is never bigger then 75 megs.
But if I need to I have no restrictions placed on any of the NetOps staff.

by timwalsh

There are really too many variables to develop any true rule-of-thumb or standard.

What are your storage and backup capabilities?
What are the usage patterns and usage habits of your users?
Do you allow personal email in addition to business-related email?
Does your business have any archiving requirements by law?
What are your email system capabilities and limitations (i.e. 16GB information store size limitation in Exchange Standard Edition)?

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