Viewing a User’s Quota Usage
When a mail user is over quota, Server Admin (in the Mail> Maintenance > Accounts pane) reports a percent free which is negative. This percent is proportional to the amount the user is over quota.
For example, suppose a user has a 2 MB quota and has received 5 MB of mail. This is 3 MB over quota, which is 150% over quota. Server Admin reports this as
Configuring Quota Warnings
When a user’s mailbox approaches its storage quota, you can warn users of an impending quota violation. You choose whether to warn the mail user, how often to warn him or her, and at what point to send the warning.
To configure quota warnings:
1In Server Admin, select a computer in the Servers list, then select Mail.
2Click Settings.
3Select the Quotas tab.
4Click Enable quota warnings.
5Enter the maximum percentage of storage usage before a warning is sent.
6Enter the frequency of the warning notice, in number of days.
7If you want to customize the quota warning notification, click Edit Quota Warning Message and customize the message.
8Click Save.
Configure Quota Violation Responses
When a mail user has more mail in storage than is allowed for his or her quota, the mail server recognizes a quota violation. There are typically two responses to quota violation: a violation notice, and suspension of Mail service.
To configure quota violation responses:
1In Server Admin, select a computer in the Servers list, then select Mail.
2Click Settings.
3Select the Quotas tab.
4Click Enable Quota Warnings.
5To customize the quota violation notification, click Edit Quota Warning Message, then customize the message.
6To suspend Mail service for users who exceed their quotas, select “Disable a user’s incoming mail when they exceed 100% of quota.”
7To customize the
8Click Save.
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