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Check the above links...!<br />
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All the best for your migration<br />
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Cheers:<br />
Prem
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Check the above links...!

All the best for your migration

Cheers:
Prem

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Hello, <br />
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I am working on an Exchange 2010 implementation for my organization. I'm wondering if I should consider upgradeing all my domain controllers from 2003 to 2008 as part of this process. Do you think it's a good idea ? What's all involved in the upgrade ? What would be the easiest method to preform the upgrade (i.e. introduce new domain controllers , allow for repllication, demote . &nbsp; Or in place upgrade of current 2003 domain controllers ??) <br />
<br />
Thanks !
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Hello, 

I am working on an Exchange 2010 implementation for my organization. I'm wondering if I should consider upgradeing all my domain controllers from 2003 to 2008 as part of this process. Do you think it's a good idea ? What's all involved in the upgrade ? What would be the easiest method to preform the upgrade (i.e. introduce new domain controllers , allow for repllication, demote .   Or in place upgrade of current 2003 domain controllers ??) 

Thanks !

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