Exchange 2000 on a Server 2003 box

[mquinn0908]

Is it possible to run Exchange 2000 on a server that is running 2003?

 

[crobin1]

Short answer is no. Long answer is that some people have reported success in running Exchange 2K on Windows 2K3, but it is not supported by Microsoft.

 

[Mia03]

Yes it can be done only if your domain controller and Active Directory are windows 2003. You pretty much need an entire 2003 environment to avoid problems.

 

[mquinn0908]

Our DC and active directory are 2000 so I think it is best if we go ahead and purchase a new server with 2000 and then load our Exchange 2000 on that box so we can avoid problems and then look into upgrading our entire network to 2003 at a later time. Thanks!

 

[Mia03]

Good call. I had the same config then I added in a 2003 server and tried to install exchange 2000. Discovered at that point that 2003 AD was needed to run Exchange 2000 on a 2003 server. All very complicated.....

Good luck,
Mia