We are moving to AD in January.  We currently have two domains.  One domain has exchange 5.5 and most of the user accounts, the other has the rest of the user accounts.

 

We will be using an empty root domain for political reasons.  Once we have our basic upgrade completed we are going to create additional domains and sites.  We’ll then divide up the users by geographical area (new domains).

 

My question is:

We’re going to upgrade the exchange to 2003 using the move mailboxes method.  My inclination is to upgrade the exchange servers before moving them or the user accounts into the new domains.  Ultimately the exchange boxes will be moved into the domain that the serve. 

 

Does this make sense or would things be easier if we created the domains, moved the 5.5 boxes and their users before upgrading?

 

Thanks much for any advice.

 

Katherine Ogden

Network Technology Manager

Contra Costa Community College District

500 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553

(925)229-1000 x1295

 

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