how to migrate exchange 2003 mailboxes

[free2hidden]

Hi,
I have an environment of exchange server 2003 one as a front-end on windows server 2003 and 2 exchange server 2003 on windows 2000 server as back-end.
now I want to migrate to new servers with windows server 2003 how to migrate all mailboxes from ( the windows 2000 server exchange 2003) to ( windows 2003 server exchange 2003).
I did seize all of the FSMO Roles from old DC to new DC.

 

[58sniper]

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Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
Microsoft Exchange MVP

 

[free2hidden]

thanks

 

[58sniper]

Keep in mind that there are many more steps to migrating everything off of an Exchange server.

You mentioned seizing the FSMO roles. I'm assuming you had a total failure of a DC, and it's never going to be turned back on?

You're not putting Exchange on a domain controller, are you?

Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
Microsoft Exchange MVP

 

[mofusjtf]

Free, Is your 2 Exchange server on the backend a cluster?

I have a similar setup. Front-End server with 2 node cluster on the back-end. I am trying to figure out the best way of moving the Exchange system from a front-end / back-end with cluster to a front-end / back-end with single front-end server and single back-end server (new hardware).

I was given this article on another thread. It might help with what you are trying to do.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822931

 

[58sniper]

That KB article is the Bible on migrating Exchange. Follow it from top to bottom and you'll rarely have problems.

Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
Microsoft Exchange MVP

 

[mofusjtf]

Thanks 58sniper. I'll be sure to follow that article.

But that article seems to focus on the Exchange Back-end server. What about the front end? Do I follow the article twice? Once for the front-end and once for the back-end (cluster)?

 

[58sniper]

Most of what's in the KB article wouldn't necessarily apply to a FE box, because they don't typically host those services.

Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
Microsoft Exchange MVP

 

[mofusjtf]

Do you have any guidance on how to move the front-end box over to new hardware? Or should I just set it up as if it were a new front end server after I move the Exchange data/roles/etc. from the back-end cluster to the new back-end single server?

 

[58sniper]

That's likely what I would do. YMMV, though.

But Front-End servers don't typically have much data on them, so just replacing them with another server usually doesn't cause any problems. The usual caveats apply - do you need to redirect incoming traffic to the new FE box?

Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
Microsoft Exchange MVP

 

[mofusjtf]

Thanks. The current front-end server doesn't serve any other purpose except OWA.

I would like to make the front-end server handle POP clients, OWA and SMTP mail flow. This way I can run my ScanMail for Exchange and eManager (anti spam) on the front end server.

The back-end server will handle the mailboxes and MAPI client connections from the LAN. As well as the roles that need to be transferred according to the article you suggested.