>1. When building my new Exchange 2007 server, I am probably going to >install Windows 2008 right away to save me from having to upgrade in the >future. Is this what most people are doing, or are they sticking with >Windows 2003 for Exchange 2007
>2. If I install Windows 2008, can I use my Exchange 2007 CD (no service >pack), or do I need an Exchange 2007 CD (slipstreamed w/SP1)? http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb123694.aspx >3. My Exchange 2003 environment consists of a single Exchange 2003 server. >It is currently virtualized under ESX with a single vCPU and 1GB memory >with 300 mailboxes. Performance monitoring shows the system is NOT taxed >at all (not even close). With Exchange 2007, is a single vCPU and 4GB >memory going to suffice for approx. the same level of performance? 300 MB's 2k7? Uhm, you prolly could but it would be like watching Tugo's race? You can do it, but know want to see it happen:) I virtualize 2007 with 1 proc and 4 gig and it works for 6 users at home, but the console is dog slow. >4. Do I "require" a seperate Edge Server? Or can that be on the same box >as our hub transport, client mailboxes, etc.? (it seems doing a "typical" >installation of Exchange 2007 puts it all on all box even though the >"typical" installation doesnt say anything at all about Edge Transport?) It can all be on one box, sure. Different needs require splitting it up, but it is designed to coexist. >5. In a small sized Exchange organization (a single Exchange 2003 server), >would you "recommend" a seperate Edge Server? Or just lump it in with the >main Exchange 2007 box. Put it on one, keep it simple. If you have specific needs like HA or sec for edge servers, you would know:) If you have a single 2003 box now, a single 2007 box will do. BTW, 2010 is peeking its head through the door, and it plain rocks. >I've read a number of Exchange 2007 technotes, articles, etc, but I am >looking for real world answers from people that have done this. Thanks! HTH, jlc ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
