Windows 2000 AD with Exchange 2003 server but no Windows 2003 DCs.
A Windows 2000 AD network with an Exchange 2003 server by definition has to already have Windows 2003 ADPREP run right? Client company has this network running but it has no Windows 2003 DCs. I'm I right in thinking that adding Windows 2003 DCs is safe since the Exchange 2003 Server is running fine with no AD errors as well? Thanks in advance.
RE: Windows 2000 AD with Exchange 2003 server but no Windows 2003 DCs.
No, it does not. Exchange 2003 would run on Windows 2000, with somewhat limited functionality (for example, RPC/HTTP requires that Exchange run on Windows 2003). Exchange 2003 only required a mixed-mode AD (i.e., one directly upgraded from Windows NT). You could, in fact, run into schema collision issues around inetOrgPerson schema definitions. See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314649. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Stephan Barr [mailto:stephanbarr.li...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 10:10 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Windows 2000 AD with Exchange 2003 server but no Windows 2003 DCs. A Windows 2000 AD network with an Exchange 2003 server by definition has to already have Windows 2003 ADPREP run right? Client company has this network running but it has no Windows 2003 DCs. I'm I right in thinking that adding Windows 2003 DCs is safe since the Exchange 2003 Server is running fine with no AD errors as well? Thanks in advance.
Re: Windows 2000 AD with Exchange 2003 server but no Windows 2003 DCs.
Yes I'm aware of the InetOrg issue. The Exchage 2003 is running on Windows 2003. Just no WIndows 2003 DCs. As I recall it doesn't damage anything to run adprep and such multiple times. True? On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 9:18 PM, Michael B. Smith mich...@smithcons.comwrote: No, it does not. Exchange 2003 would run on Windows 2000, with somewhat limited functionality (for example, RPC/HTTP requires that Exchange run on Windows 2003). Exchange 2003 only required a mixed-mode AD (i.e., one directly upgraded from Windows NT). You could, in fact, run into schema collision issues around inetOrgPerson schema definitions. See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314649 . Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com http://theessentialexchange.com/ *From:* Stephan Barr [mailto:stephanbarr.li...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, May 04, 2010 10:10 PM *To:* MS-Exchange Admin Issues *Subject:* Windows 2000 AD with Exchange 2003 server but no Windows 2003 DCs. A Windows 2000 AD network with an Exchange 2003 server by definition has to already have Windows 2003 ADPREP run right? Client company has this network running but it has no Windows 2003 DCs. I'm I right in thinking that adding Windows 2003 DCs is safe since the Exchange 2003 Server is running fine with no AD errors as well? Thanks in advance.
Re: Windows 2000 AD with Exchange 2003 server but no Windows 2003 DCs.
And hey thanks or the response. On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 9:25 PM, Stephan Barr stephanbarr.li...@gmail.comwrote: Yes I'm aware of the InetOrg issue. The Exchage 2003 is running on Windows 2003. Just no WIndows 2003 DCs. As I recall it doesn't damage anything to run adprep and such multiple times. True? On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 9:18 PM, Michael B. Smith mich...@smithcons.comwrote: No, it does not. Exchange 2003 would run on Windows 2000, with somewhat limited functionality (for example, RPC/HTTP requires that Exchange run on Windows 2003). Exchange 2003 only required a mixed-mode AD (i.e., one directly upgraded from Windows NT). You could, in fact, run into schema collision issues around inetOrgPerson schema definitions. See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314649 . Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com http://theessentialexchange.com/ *From:* Stephan Barr [mailto:stephanbarr.li...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, May 04, 2010 10:10 PM *To:* MS-Exchange Admin Issues *Subject:* Windows 2000 AD with Exchange 2003 server but no Windows 2003 DCs. A Windows 2000 AD network with an Exchange 2003 server by definition has to already have Windows 2003 ADPREP run right? Client company has this network running but it has no Windows 2003 DCs. I'm I right in thinking that adding Windows 2003 DCs is safe since the Exchange 2003 Server is running fine with no AD errors as well? Thanks in advance.
RE: Windows 2000 AD with Exchange 2003 server but no Windows 2003 DCs.
It doesn't hurt anything as long as no one has manually changed permissions (and something requires those changes). Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Stephan Barr [mailto:stephanbarr.li...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 10:26 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Re: Windows 2000 AD with Exchange 2003 server but no Windows 2003 DCs. Yes I'm aware of the InetOrg issue. The Exchage 2003 is running on Windows 2003. Just no WIndows 2003 DCs. As I recall it doesn't damage anything to run adprep and such multiple times. True? On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 9:18 PM, Michael B. Smith mich...@smithcons.commailto:mich...@smithcons.com wrote: No, it does not. Exchange 2003 would run on Windows 2000, with somewhat limited functionality (for example, RPC/HTTP requires that Exchange run on Windows 2003). Exchange 2003 only required a mixed-mode AD (i.e., one directly upgraded from Windows NT). You could, in fact, run into schema collision issues around inetOrgPerson schema definitions. See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314649 . Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.comhttp://theessentialexchange.com/ From: Stephan Barr [mailto:stephanbarr.li...@gmail.commailto:stephanbarr.li...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 10:10 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Windows 2000 AD with Exchange 2003 server but no Windows 2003 DCs. A Windows 2000 AD network with an Exchange 2003 server by definition has to already have Windows 2003 ADPREP run right? Client company has this network running but it has no Windows 2003 DCs. I'm I right in thinking that adding Windows 2003 DCs is safe since the Exchange 2003 Server is running fine with no AD errors as well? Thanks in advance.
Re: Windows 2000 AD with Exchange 2003 server but no Windows 2003 DCs.
Understood. I've made some of those changes w/PSS on the line so I know of which you speak. Cool well here goes. Cheers. On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 9:28 PM, Michael B. Smith mich...@smithcons.comwrote: It doesn’t hurt anything as long as no one has manually changed permissions (and something requires those changes). Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com http://theessentialexchange.com/ *From:* Stephan Barr [mailto:stephanbarr.li...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, May 04, 2010 10:26 PM *To:* MS-Exchange Admin Issues *Subject:* Re: Windows 2000 AD with Exchange 2003 server but no Windows 2003 DCs. Yes I'm aware of the InetOrg issue. The Exchage 2003 is running on Windows 2003. Just no WIndows 2003 DCs. As I recall it doesn't damage anything to run adprep and such multiple times. True? On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 9:18 PM, Michael B. Smith mich...@smithcons.com wrote: No, it does not. Exchange 2003 would run on Windows 2000, with somewhat limited functionality (for example, RPC/HTTP requires that Exchange run on Windows 2003). Exchange 2003 only required a mixed-mode AD (i.e., one directly upgraded from Windows NT). You could, in fact, run into schema collision issues around inetOrgPerson schema definitions. See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314649 . Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com http://theessentialexchange.com/ *From:* Stephan Barr [mailto:stephanbarr.li...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, May 04, 2010 10:10 PM *To:* MS-Exchange Admin Issues *Subject:* Windows 2000 AD with Exchange 2003 server but no Windows 2003 DCs. A Windows 2000 AD network with an Exchange 2003 server by definition has to already have Windows 2003 ADPREP run right? Client company has this network running but it has no Windows 2003 DCs. I'm I right in thinking that adding Windows 2003 DCs is safe since the Exchange 2003 Server is running fine with no AD errors as well? Thanks in advance.
