Exchange 2010 Journaling Guide > What is journaling? > Envelope versus standard

Envelope versus standard

In Exchange 2000 and 2003, the default method to capture messages sent to and from users ("Standard Journaling") does not capture all message header content like BCC recipients or distribution lists. As a result, later Exchange versions contain applications to capture this additional message information.

The new method to capture messages ("Envelope Journaling") forwards a single email to the Archive as an envelope with two parts: a report of message recipient information and the actual message (which becomes an attachment). Envelope Journaling associates all users with a message, including CC and BCC recipients and members of distribution groups. All envelope information is saved in the Archive.

By default, Exchange 2010 Journaling is Envelope format.

Exchange 2010 Journaling Guide > What is journaling? > Envelope versus standard