How to Use Symantec Enterprise Vault

Managing, storing and archiving data can feel like an all encompassing task for a business. Symantec Enterprise Vault is a software program that collects data from email, file servers, instant messaging, and content management and collaboration systems. This alleviates a lot of stress from the IT department. Symantec Enterprise Vault can manage data is an efficient way creating more time for IT services to be productive.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Confirm that your system meets compatibility requirements for Symantec Enterprise Vault. Check the Compatibility Charts on the company's homepage, as the requirements are involved and complicated.

2. Purchase and install Symantec Enterprise Vault onto your network. Follow the prompts to make sure that you create parameters that fit your business model.

3. Eliminate mailbox quotas. Essentially users have unlimited space while Symantec Enterprise Vault manages messages, performance and reliability. Easily monitor employee email and keep track of network usage.

4. Retrieve emails easily through the archiving system. Keep track of all email messages in case they are ever needed for legal or regulatory compliance requirements.

5. Centralize email management to IT services. Enjoy the freedom of knowing that all email is routed through one place and is maintained by trained professionals. Employees know who to contact for any email account issues.

6. Eradicate .pst files by sending all data into the archives. Avoid the hassles of dealing with .pst files by completely eliminating them from your system.

Tips & Warnings

• Get help from Symantec online if you have problems. Common issues can easily be addressed through the Enterprise Support Case online.