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How I do uninstall Exchange 2003 from 1 of 2 servers?
I have a brand new 2003 domain in mixed mode running two Exchange 2003 servers in native mode (both of which are DC's). I want to uninsall Exchange from one of the two servers and leave it running on the other. I have already moved all remaining mailboxes off of the Exchange server that I'd like to take Exchange off of and I've verified that the Exchange server that is staying in place is the "routing" server for the group. Every time I try to delete a store or uninstall Exchange from the original CD or Add/Remove Programs it get messages telling me that it can't because their are still mailboxes on the server or something similiar. What is the correct process of taking Exchange 2003 off of a server when it's not the last Exchange server in your network? The Search on MS' Support Site doesn't seem to be working today either. :(
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The problem you are seeing is very common, and you don't have to use the hack out methods to get rid of the server.
Most of the time it is down to an unused mailbox.
Take a look at the end of my migration article (http://www.amset.info/exchange/migration.asp). There I have outlined a technique to find the unused mailboxes.
Simon.
Most of the time it is down to an unused mailbox.
Take a look at the end of my migration article (http://www.amset.info/exchange/migration.asp). There I have outlined a technique to find the unused mailboxes.
Simon.
Using LDP isn't really a hack out method. It just helps you locate which mailboxes need to be moved using the Move Mailbox facility.
Steve
Steve
I was referring to the use of ADSIEDIT.msc rather than LDP.
Simon.
Simon.
USING ADSIEdit....go to ur exchange organization and delete the server.....
this is very easy to do .....BUT....u have to make sure ur public folders do not have the deleted server as replication partner....and outlook clients are all pointing to the remainig server....so before u delete the server , unplug it from
network and see if ur outlook clients are reporting any problem...