Our current network is a Windows2000 AD with an Exchange2003 mail server (>50 users). We are looking to transition to a new Windows2003 AD, new Forest, (and a new Exchange2003 mail server).
I have set up the 2003 AD - two domain controllers & the exchange server. Have successfully run test migrations of users' accounts and have successfully run a test restore of the current exchange information store to the new exchange server. Ok, so I know that it will work.
MY PROBLEM (and thanks for reading this far) is that I do not know the best/smoothest way to move everyone. It would be *nice* if we didn't have to take the exchange server down for any length of time, since we get emergency client pages through it. Also, I would like to know the most efficient/least disruptive way of logging people into the new Domain, and keeping their profiles intact.
Sorry to be so verbose - there doesn't appear to be a strictly Active Directory forum, so I will be posting this in multiple forums.
Thank you for any assistance.
I have set up the 2003 AD - two domain controllers & the exchange server. Have successfully run test migrations of users' accounts and have successfully run a test restore of the current exchange information store to the new exchange server. Ok, so I know that it will work.
MY PROBLEM (and thanks for reading this far) is that I do not know the best/smoothest way to move everyone. It would be *nice* if we didn't have to take the exchange server down for any length of time, since we get emergency client pages through it. Also, I would like to know the most efficient/least disruptive way of logging people into the new Domain, and keeping their profiles intact.
Sorry to be so verbose - there doesn't appear to be a strictly Active Directory forum, so I will be posting this in multiple forums.
Thank you for any assistance.
