Upgrade from 2000 1

[JayIT]

Hello,

I have an exchange 2000 (standart edition)running on a windows 2000 server (standart edition).

Can I upgrade that server to windows 2003 enterprise and then to exchange 2003 enterprise? or do I have to do a clean install?

Thanks

 

[N2PCS]

The correct process would be to upgrade to Exchange 2003 and then to Windows 2003 server. Windows 2003 server does not support Exchange 2000.

I would suggest that you research the option of upgrading to Windows 2003 server. I would only do this if you need a specific function available in Windows 2003 Server.

For additional information, google for MS Exchange in place upgrade.

Scott

 

[JayIT]

Thanks for the answer. Do you know if I can upgrade from Exchange 2k standart edition to Exchange 2k3 enterprise edition?

 

[N2PCS]

I believe that you can. You will have to remove a few Exchange 2000 componets that are not supported by Exchange 2003 before the upgrade.

I just completed an inplace upgrade from Exchange 2000 Ent to Exchange 2003 Ent with no problems.

If no Exchange 5.5 servers are present make sure you remove the Exchange Active Directory connector. Also IM is not support with Exchange 2003.

Goodluck!

Scott