Hello,
We are currently looking into upgrading from 2003 from 2000. I am reading over the MS deployment guide. Yet I would like to hear from someone who has already gone through this process.
- We currently do not perform any type of backup on any user's mailbox's. Are we able to export/import all user's current email? What else needs to be backed up prior to doing this upgrade?
- Unsure to as whether or not we use Front-End/Back-End setup (how do I check this, what is it).
- Can we intsall both on the same box? Or do we need to create a duplicate environment. Our mail server is a DC that also controls DHCP and AD. So bringing down this server will be quite big.
- Do we need a set number of Client Access Licences that based on our current number of email accounts?
This process is completely new to me, and I am looking for alot of help here. Any input you can provide would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thank you
We are currently looking into upgrading from 2003 from 2000. I am reading over the MS deployment guide. Yet I would like to hear from someone who has already gone through this process.
- We currently do not perform any type of backup on any user's mailbox's. Are we able to export/import all user's current email? What else needs to be backed up prior to doing this upgrade?
- Unsure to as whether or not we use Front-End/Back-End setup (how do I check this, what is it).
- Can we intsall both on the same box? Or do we need to create a duplicate environment. Our mail server is a DC that also controls DHCP and AD. So bringing down this server will be quite big.
- Do we need a set number of Client Access Licences that based on our current number of email accounts?
This process is completely new to me, and I am looking for alot of help here. Any input you can provide would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thank you