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Confirming Public Folder replication between Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007 before decomissioning my 2003 Server
I have my new 64bit Microsoft 2008 Server up and running. I've installed Exchange 2007 Standard on it and I'm preparing to move all my mailboxes and public folders to it (first time transitioning between versions).
I'm using the following article http://www.msexchange.org/tutorials/Transitioning-Exchange-2000-2003-Exchange-Server-2007-Part3.html (note that is part 3, I've followed it since part 1).
Now I'm trying to replicate my public folders to the new server. I went into ESM (2003) and added my 2007 Server to the replication list. Any folder that has a child folder has a replication status of Local Modified with my Exchange 2007 Server. If it is the last folder in the tree it says 'In Sync'. Does this mean everything is replicated? The only way I can really tell is by going to ESM 2003 and going to my Server -> First Storage Group -> Public Folder Store (2003 Server) -> Replication Status. According to that everything has 2 Replicas (except for Schedule+free busy, internal, and some OAB, it is blank, but I'm guessing Exchange 2007 doesn't use public folders for those anymore right?) I'm also wondering if I should use the Move All Replicas command in the Public Folder Store under my First Storage Group in ESM 2003?
Also, after replication do I just dismount the public folder store? I still have to move mailboxes which I plan on doing tonight.
Thanks! At this point I'm kind of hesitant to move forward until I get my public folders replication confirmed.
I'm using the following article http://www.msexchange.org/tutorials/Transitioning-Exchange-2000-2003-Exchange-Server-2007-Part3.html (note that is part 3, I've followed it since part 1).
Now I'm trying to replicate my public folders to the new server. I went into ESM (2003) and added my 2007 Server to the replication list. Any folder that has a child folder has a replication status of Local Modified with my Exchange 2007 Server. If it is the last folder in the tree it says 'In Sync'. Does this mean everything is replicated? The only way I can really tell is by going to ESM 2003 and going to my Server -> First Storage Group -> Public Folder Store (2003 Server) -> Replication Status. According to that everything has 2 Replicas (except for Schedule+free busy, internal, and some OAB, it is blank, but I'm guessing Exchange 2007 doesn't use public folders for those anymore right?) I'm also wondering if I should use the Move All Replicas command in the Public Folder Store under my First Storage Group in ESM 2003?
Also, after replication do I just dismount the public folder store? I still have to move mailboxes which I plan on doing tonight.
Thanks! At this point I'm kind of hesitant to move forward until I get my public folders replication confirmed.
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Actually I have everythign sync'd and got all the mailboxes moved this morning with no problems. Now I just have to decommission my old server. Will update after I decommission.
Would prefer to stop and shutdown the Old server for a couple of days to make sure everything is fine and also run EXBPA to check for any Configuration issues and correct them ..... Once sure of everything you can go ahead and Decomission.
I am not a fan of the shutdown method to confirm things work because Exchange is expecting all servers to be active. As such it isn't really a valid test.
Simon.
Simon.
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Thanks for all your help.
Is there any reason why I cannot delete the old Administrative Group (it's still showing up) and rename the Exchange Administrative Group that was created to my organization's name (it is currently called Exchange Administrative Group (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT))? I'm guessing I can only delete the old group in ESM. I've decommissioned the old server (left the management tools on it) on the last day of 2009 and everything is running great. Now I just have two Administrative Groups: the new one created with Exchange 2007, and my old one (it has no connectors or members anymore). Can I delete the old one?
Is there any reason why I cannot delete the old Administrative Group (it's still showing up) and rename the Exchange Administrative Group that was created to my organization's name (it is currently called Exchange Administrative Group (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT))? I'm guessing I can only delete the old group in ESM. I've decommissioned the old server (left the management tools on it) on the last day of 2009 and everything is running great. Now I just have two Administrative Groups: the new one created with Exchange 2007, and my old one (it has no connectors or members anymore). Can I delete the old one?
Should not touch the AG Name for 2007 as its predefined and can cause problems changing .... Every Exchange 2007 environment has the same so nothing different ............. PLEASE do not try changing the AG Name
Deleting the Old AG would only mean that you cannot bring back any legacy server ever in your Environment .....
have any queries let us know before doing anything ..... Thanks :) :}
Deleting the Old AG would only mean that you cannot bring back any legacy server ever in your Environment .....
have any queries let us know before doing anything ..... Thanks :) :}
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Ok I'm perfectly fine with not renaming the Administrative Group for 2007. I don't have any plans of adding the legacy server back into production.
I have also heard of problems, particularly with Public Folders when removing the original Admin Group. It is doing no harm and cannot be seen in anything from Exchange 2007, so I would leave it alone.
Simon.
Simon.
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