MsXMailRetrieval Test
This test monitors the performance of Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3) and Internet Messaging Access Protocol (IMAP).
POP3 is an Internet protocol that allows a POP3 client to download e-mail from the messaging server like Exchange Server 5.5. This protocol works well for computers that are unable to maintain a continuous connection to a messaging server. Microsoft Exchange Server implements this protocol as a process of the information store.
Internet Messaging Access Protocol (IMAP) works like POP3. This protocol enables clients to access and manipulate messages stored within their mailboxes. Unlike POP3, IMAP4 allows a user to access multiple e-mail folders, search through a mailbox, and maintain read and unread message flags. In addition, a user can download an entire message or a portion of a message, such as an attachment. Like POP3, IMAP4 also runs as a process of the information store.
Target of the test : A Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5
Agent deploying the test : An internal agent
Outputs of the test : One set of results for every Exchange Server 5.5 being monitored.
Parameters | Description |
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Test Period |
This indicates how often should the test be executed. |
Host |
The IP address of the machine where the Exchange Server 5.5 is installed. |
Port |
The port number through which the Exchange Server 5.5 communicates. The default port number is 25. |
Measurement | Description | Measurement Unit | Interpretation |
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Current POP3 connections |
This measure shows the number of current POP3 connections to the server. |
Number |
A high value for this measure indicates that a large number of POP3 clients are connected to the Exchange Server 5.5. This measure helps the administrator in planning or upgrading the following parameters:
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Current IMAP connections |
This measure shows the number of current IMAP connections to the server.
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Number |
A high value for this measure indicates that a large number of IMAP clients are connected to the Exchange Server 5.5. This measure helps the administrator in planning or upgrading the following parameters:
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Current POP3 waits |
This measure shows the number of outstanding requests from POP3 clients. |
Number |
A high value for this measure indicates that either Exchange Server 5.5 is down or Exchange Server is overloaded with jobs. |
Current IMAP waits |
This measure shows the number of outstanding requests from IMAP clients. |
Number |
A high value for this measure indicates that either the Exchange Server 5.5 is down or Exchange Server is overloaded with jobs. |