To grant permissions at the server level for Exchange Server 2003 for the Archiving Option

1. In the left pane of the Microsoft Exchange System Manager, expand the Servers container.

2. Right-click the Exchange Server,and then click Properties.

3. On the Security tab, click Add.

4. Select the Backup Exec service account to add it to the list.

5. Click OK.

6. In the Name list, click the Backup Exec service account.

7. In the Permissions list, ensure that all of the check boxes in the Allow column are selected.

8. Select any check boxes that are not selected.

9. Click OK.