Get the Server Status

You can find the status of a server at a glance. If the POP3 virtual server is running, the server's folder displays an open mailbox in the console tree. If the POP3 virtual server is not running, a red circle with an "x" is displayed in front of the mailbox on the server's folder.

To get the status of a server:

1. Start System Manager
   on the Start menu, point to Programs, point to Microsoft Exchange, and then click System Manager.
2. Navigate to POP3.

   System Manager

   1. Administrative Groups
   2. Administrative group
   3. Servers
   4. Server
   5. Protocols
   6. POP3
3. In the console tree, the status of the server is graphically displayed in front of the open mailbox graphic before the name of the virtual server. If the server is running, you will see an open mailbox graphic. If the server is not running, you will see a graphic indicating that:
   • The server is stopped or does not have a unique identity. This is indicated by a red circle with an "x" in front of the open mailbox graphic. If the POP3 server is stopped, new connections cannot be made and all connected users are logged off. If the server does not have a a unique combination of IP address and TCP port, the server cannot be started until you assign an IP address, TCP port, and SSL port.
   • The server is paused. This is indicated by two black bars in front of the open mailbox. The POP3 server does not allow new connections.