Install Exchange 2003 on the new box and then move mailboxes to it. The other way is more work and you don't get any benefit. Don't forget all the preparatory steps like the ADC, ForestPrep, and DomainPrep.
Ed Crowley MCSE+Internet MVP Freelance E-Mail Philosopher Protecting the world from PSTs and Bricked Backups!T -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Walden H. Leverich III Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 8:59 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Ex 5.5 -> 2003 Move Process. Using EC method, which box gets 2003 ? All, I've asked a similar question before, but that was 5.5 -> 2000 and we didn't end up moving. So: I'm looking to move from 5.5 -> 2003. At the end of the process I'll be running 2003 on the same physical box I'm now running 5.5 on. However, I don't want to do an in place upgrade so I'll be using a variation on the famous, should be patented, wonderful "Ed Crowley" method. I'll bring up a second server, move the mailboxes (public folder, GAL, etc.) to that new box then redo the old box as a 2003 server and move everything back. Here's the question: One of these moves will need to be from 5.5 -> 2003, which? I could install 2003 on the temp box, and do the 5.5->2003 "upgrade" on the first move. Or I could install 5.5 on the temp box and do the "upgrade" on the move from the temp box back to the real box. I'm leaning toward making the temp box a 5.5 box. I've done 5.5->5.5 moves before so I know that's a snap. Also, If I make the original box the first 2003 server in the enterprise I won't have to deal with tearing down the first 2003 server right away. Thoughts? -Walden ------------ Walden H Leverich III President Tech Software (516) 627-3800 x11 (208) 692-3308 eFax [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.TechSoftInc.com Quiquid latine dictum sit altum viditur. (Whatever is said in Latin seems profound.) _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang =english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
