Pause a POP3 Virtual Server

Pausing a POP3 virtual server allows it to be taken out of service with minimal user disruption. While paused, the POP3 virtual server continues to support existing client connections, but refuses new client session requests. As users stop and restart their session access, they connect to alternate servers that are configured to provide POP3 access.

To pause a POP3 virtual 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 pane, right-click a server, and then click Pause. If the option is not available, the server is not currently running.
4. To restart the server, right-click the virtual server, and then click Pause again.