Even better: use the ADC from the Exchange SP1 CD. This will probably apply to the SP2 CD (when tested!)
Neil -----Original Message----- From: Lefkovics, William [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Posted At: 10 December 2001 22:35 Posted To: Sunbelt Exchange List Conversation: Tips for upgrading from 5.5 to e2k Subject: RE: Tips for upgrading from 5.5 to e2k I'm not suggesting that everything is in there, but they are the first best place for information. That way discussion in a forum such as ours can be at a better level. I certainly prefer a clean install of Exchange and a mailbox move to the clean server. Couple things I can think of, use the ADC (Active Directory Connector) from the Exchange2000 CD and not the Windows2000 one. Make sure you have good, tested backups. Be patient, there is no need to rush with a mailbox move installation. I would keep the Windows2000 migration a little separate from Exchange. Don't over complicate a recovery should something fail. Make sure you are happy with Active Directory, backing it up and restoring it. Make sure DNS is humming smoothly. Only then deploy Exchange2000. That's a start. William -----Original Message----- From: Abercrombie, Sherry [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 2:07 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Tips for upgrading from 5.5 to e2k Whitepapers are great in a perfect world where everything goes according to what's in the whitepapers and there are no issues. NOT! So here in the REAL world I would also like input on the same subject from Exchange Admins that have "been there, done that, got the t-shirt". I will probably be upgrading to e2k sometime in 3rd or 4th quarter 2002 so this would be very helpful to me as well..... Just my .02 cents worth! -----Original Message----- From: Lefkovics, William [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 3:50 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Tips for upgrading from 5.5 to e2k You've visited the whitepapers, yes? William -----Original Message----- From: Dan Yarrow [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 1:51 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Tips for upgrading from 5.5 to e2k Hi Folks I'm looking for some advice. I'm looking for information regarding the upgrade from Exchange 5.5 to e2k. What i have so far: * 2 x exchange 5.5 SP4 NT4 SP6a systems installed in the same org, and same site * One server has the IMC and mailboxes, the other simply has mailboxes * new hardware which will be the new exchange e2k system * our domain is running under NT atm, however in Jan we go live with ADS I'm simply looking for anyone who has migrated from e5.5 to e2k with success, and may have some advice for someone who is just about to do the same. i.e ADC / SRS setup. Any info would be great. Ta Dan List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm ********************************************************************** This eMail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any view or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Silversands or any of its subsidiary companies. If you have received this eMail in error please contact the Support Desk Immediately by telephone on 01202-360000 or on eMail at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ********************************************************************** List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
