In Exchange 2010 it doesn't matter where you locate your HT. It can be on MB or CAS. If you were to set up a load-balancing scenario, it is _SLIGHTLY_ easier to configure load-balancing (when using Windows NLB) if the HT is on the MB. The configuration is _EXACTLY_ the same if you are using non-on-board LB.
In Exchange 2010, MAPI (that is, Outlook) users connect to the CAS, not to the MB server. Ever. If you add MB servers, they don't have to reconfigure. Ever. (Unless you move them to a different site, but that should happen automagically.) If you have a DAG and one of the servers goes down - then the other one comes up - unless it's set to not automatically activate. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Liby Philip Mathew [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 11:04 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Introduce E2K10 and remove E2K7 Thanks Mike, We are an ISV operating from 8 different countries of which 3 countries are having close to 200 users. Right now these 3 countries are operating as separate disjoint internal domains and using their own email servers. We want to integrate all these 3 domains into a single domain over site-to-site VPN and use a consistent email id across the organization. Right now we are using [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>, [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> etc based on the country code. We want to avoid this different email address. My reasoning to split off CAS from MB, is so that even if there is any change in MB server names due introducing new MB servers, the remote users shouldn't be affected with reconfiguring Outlook Anywhere. Moreover what will happen if the complete MB server with CAS & HT is down even though I have with SCR / DAG as backup repository? The most important thing I can't comprehend is where to host the HT. Should it be on MB or CAS? Later we will have DR between sites. UM is not important. Appreciate and thank you for your consistent help Liby From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 5:28 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Introduce E2K10 and remove E2K7 Ok, then you have an Edge at each site and that brings you down to 3. I recommend you don't collocate any roles with UM. So that's two. Now, the question is whether you really want to split off your CAS from your MB, and if so - why? Secondly, what is your goal in having two separate sites? Is it HA based? Or are you trying to cover two separate locations with no site-based HA? Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Liby Philip Mathew [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 9:25 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Introduce E2K10 and remove E2K7 Thanks Mike, But I guess I made a mistake. Its 4 servers per site and not 4 server all together. Liby From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 3:07 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Introduce E2K10 and remove E2K7 First, DAG is part of the MB role. It provides HA for the MB role. You can collocate all roles on the MB and still use DAG (this is a change from Exchange 2007 HA roles). If you only have four servers and you have to support two sites then your only choice is to have an Edge server at each site and have a multi-role (HT, CA, MB, UM) server at each site. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Liby Philip Mathew [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 7:23 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Introduce E2K10 and remove E2K7 Oops. I am sorry. I don't have the budget to host different roles on different servers. The maximum I can have is 4 servers. 1 each for MB, CAS, Edge & DAG. So basically, I need 1 server with MB. 1 server to host CAS. On which server should I have my HT? on MB server or CAS server? I forgot to add an important point that is, I will be moving to multi site (different geo location) domain with each site having its own MB, CAS, HT & EDGE (for only outbound mails from that site). Regards Liby From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 1:55 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Introduce E2K10 and remove E2K7 I don't understand this question: "What all are the roles that is required on Mailbox server and CAS server?" Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Liby Philip Mathew [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 1:59 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Introduce E2K10 and remove E2K7 HI, I planning to migrate to Exchange 2010 from Exchange 2007. Presently, DC Windows 2008 SP2 Exchange Exchange 2007 SP2 (MBX, CAS, HT & UM) on Windows 2003 R2 all role on 1 server. Exchange Exchange 2007 SP2 (EDGE) on Windows 2003 R2 in DMZ across ISA 2006. In the new setup, I would like to introduce coexisting E2K10, move CAS to a separate server. All other roles such as MBX, HT & UM on a separate single server in E2K10. DAG on a different server and completely remove E2K7 from the environment. What all are the roles that is required on Mailbox server and CAS server? How do I achieve this configuration with "0" or minimal downtime?. Any help is much appreciated. Regards Liby ________________________________ Disclaimer [The information contained in this e-mail message and any attached files are confidential information and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. This transmission may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete all copies. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the information contained herein is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Path Solutions accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions, computer viruses and other defects.]
