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Best way to implement Exchange 2007 server.
Hello,
I am working with a company who currently runs a Microsoft AD 2003 environment. Currently they have roughly 200 users that are hosted on an off-site POP3/SMTP email server. I have got the owners to bite on switching to Exchange server. Since I haven't really don't a migration with exchange before of this size, I need a little planning help.
What I am trying to figure out is what is the best way to move all the PST files which are stored on all the client desktop/laptop PCs onto the user's newly created exchange box. Also, what is the best way to migrate the system. It appears this would have to be a process that is done overtime vs. a overnight thing since out of the 200 users 150 are laptops which roam throughout and aren't always in the office.
I am working with a company who currently runs a Microsoft AD 2003 environment. Currently they have roughly 200 users that are hosted on an off-site POP3/SMTP email server. I have got the owners to bite on switching to Exchange server. Since I haven't really don't a migration with exchange before of this size, I need a little planning help.
What I am trying to figure out is what is the best way to move all the PST files which are stored on all the client desktop/laptop PCs onto the user's newly created exchange box. Also, what is the best way to migrate the system. It appears this would have to be a process that is done overtime vs. a overnight thing since out of the 200 users 150 are laptops which roam throughout and aren't always in the office.
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Ok thanks, I did have another question. They have 2 Locations. Both being on the same AD domain linked via a Sonnicwall Site-to-site VPN. The bracnh office carries around 30-40users or so.
Does it make sense to install a 2nd exchange server in the branch or just leave 1 box at the main office? Thing I'm thinking about is mailbox datatransfer between the sites. How much bandwidth can I save by installing 2 vs. just one?
Does it make sense to install a 2nd exchange server in the branch or just leave 1 box at the main office? Thing I'm thinking about is mailbox datatransfer between the sites. How much bandwidth can I save by installing 2 vs. just one?
Lot of bandwidth can be saved
I would suggest a new server
so incase one branch goes down another is not affected
I would suggest a new server
so incase one branch goes down another is not affected
Follow this if u have more questions
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb123694.aspx
http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2009/03/05/450816.aspx