In news:0DD384A4-DB1C-402C-8BF1-(E-Mail Removed),
WSG <(E-Mail Removed)> typed:
> hello,
>
> I would like to know how other IT experts would handle this situation.
> I want to upgrade my network to Windows 2003 Active Directory.
>
> I have 2 Servers:
> 1 - Windows 2000 Server (DC) with Exchange 5.5
> 2 - Windows 2003 Server (Member) Terminal Server
>
> I have bought 4 new Servers for the next configuration:
> 1 - Windows 2003 Server (DC)
> 2 - Windows 2003 Server (Member) with Exchange 2003
> 3 - Windows 2003 Server (Member) Terminal Server Load balancing
> 4 - Windows 2003 Server (Member) Terminal Server Load balancing
>
> What is the best way to handle this situation.
> Any reaction is welcome.
>
> Thanx.
Honestly this is a time consuming and complicated task and too much to get
into here in the groups as a simple response. I would highly suggest to hire
a qualified consultant in your area to perform this for your company.
To summarize...
Simply put, you will need to first upgrade Ex55 to 2003. To accomplish this,
you need to install Ex2003 into Active Directory and as part of the existing
Ex55 organization. Then you can move the mailboxes over and decomission the
55 box.
THis is actually installing it into the 55 org:
Preparing Exchange 5.5 Directory for Migration to Exchange 2003
http://www.msexchange.org/tutorials/...ange-2003.html
Then when done moving mailboxes, you have to remove Ex55 from the org:
822450 - How to Remove the Last Exchange Server 5.5 Computer from an
Exchange Server 2003 Administrative Group (Review ALL steps especially step
4 about how to view the System Folders and how to replicate them and remove
the original instances):
http://support.microsoft.com/default...oduct=exch2003
Installing Ex2003 into AD is associated with a number of tasks, mainly
updating the schema. There are also a number of installation options when it
comes to Ex55 migration. Myself, I would rather do a clean install, then
export using Exmerge Two Step method.
Exmerge:
http://www.outlookexchange.com/artic...herry_c4p1.asp
Terminal services is another story whether using App or Remote mode because
App mode involves licensing and if you are going to use two, it complicates
it a bit.
--
Regards,
Ace
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Ace Fekay, MCSE 2003 & 2000, MCSA 2003 & 2000, MCSE+I, MCT, MVP
Microsoft MVP - Directory Services
Microsoft Certified Trainer
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