Perfect, perfect, perfect...that's exactly what I wanted to hear...It doesn't have to be a BDC anyways...too many of those..Thanks Jim!! And thank you all who have contributed to this question...2 cents are welcome anytime.
Fred -----Original Message----- From: Jim Holmgren [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 11:52 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: OWA on Exchange Fred, I realize your question was directed to William, but I'm going to offer my 02 anyway. I recently completed a move from an NT4.0(SP6a) Exchange 5.5 server (SP4) to a Win2K(SP2) Exchange 5.5 server (SP4). The Ed Crowley method worked beautifully for me - no problems. Keep in mind that if you do go to a Win2k server, you will lose the NT BDC functionality that you had on your old server - everything else should work just fine. -Jim Jim Holmgren MCSE, CCNA [EMAIL PROTECTED] Network Engineer Advertising.com We bring innovation to interactive communication. Advertising.com -- Superior Technology. Superior Performance. -----Original Message----- From: Fred Valdez [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 2:35 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: OWA on Exchange William, I will be moving my old exchange server(ex55sp4,NT4sp6,BDC) to the new server(Nt4sp6). Is it any harder to move to Win2K server?...or use a different name on the new NT box? We don't use ADS as of yet so the install will still be EX55sp4. I may be using the Ed Crowley move method. Thanks again, Fred -----Original Message----- From: Lefkovics, William [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 11:22 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: OWA on Exchange It makes no sense to me to maintain it on a separate server for less than 50 people. For Exchange2000 Standard, you no longer have the choice. IIS will be there. My as well get used to it. :o) William -----Original Message----- From: Fred Valdez [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 11:09 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: OWA on Exchange Thanks William, You always have great info to share...as usual...we are a small enterprise (under 50 people)...so I don't think performance will be an issue (also upgrading the exchange server hardware)...your right, my concerns do deal with having to enble IIS and constantly making sure all the patches are applied. Thanks, fred -----Original Message----- From: Lefkovics, William [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 10:58 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: OWA on Exchange Hi Fred: Pros: Single admin entity Simple for small deployments Less hardware, therefor cheaper. Cons: IIS and the related patches reside on the mail server. Server performance burdened with IIS and Exchange on the same box. Applying IIS patches to your exchange server can be annoying. William -----Original Message----- From: Fred Valdez [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 10:30 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: OWA on Exchange Hello All, I'd like to get your opinion on this: Exch 5.5 sp4 on Nt4 sp6 We are in the middle of consolidating as many machines in our infrastructure as possible...can any of you tell me the cons of having my owa sitting on the Exchange server itself? Thanks all for all the help and "entertainment". The posts have been truly helpful and informative. Fred Valdez Global Software Resources I.S. Manager phone: (925) 249-2215 Ofc (510) 589-1055 Cell 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 List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm *********************************************************** The information transmitted in this email is intended only for the person(s) or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this email in error, please contact the sender and permanently delete the email from any computer. 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