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Exchange 2010 Shared mailbox?
I have recently installed an Exchange 2010 server into our environment that will eventually replace the Exchange 2003 server already in use. I am at the testing stage of the deployment where I moved a single user mailbox from Exchange 2003 over to the 2010 server and noticed that on Exchange 2010 it is listed as a 'Shared Mailbox' instead of a 'User mailbox' like I would expect.
My concern is that it is still somehow linked to the old Exchange server and that would be an issue. Is there a way to make sure it is completely homed on the new server and preferably make it a normal User Mailbox?
My concern is that it is still somehow linked to the old Exchange server and that would be an issue. Is there a way to make sure it is completely homed on the new server and preferably make it a normal User Mailbox?
Here is some additional information, and how to convert to a regular mailbox;
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb201749.aspx
Shared mailboxes Shared mailboxes aren't primarily associated with individual users and are generally configured to allow logon access for multiple users.
Although it's possible to grant additional users the logon rights to any mailbox type, shared mailboxes are dedicated for this functionality. The Active Directory user associated with a shared mailbox must be a disabled account. After you create a shared mailbox, you must grant permissions to all users that require access to the shared mailbox.
Important:
You can only use the Shell to manage shared mailboxes. Management tasks include creating, removing, enabling, and disabling. After you create a shared mailbox, you can use the EMC for some tasks such as viewing, modifying, or moving the shared mailboxes. We recommend that you use resource mailboxes or Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server portals for collaboration instead of shared mailboxes. To learn more about converting a shared mailbox to a resource mailbox, see Convert a Mailbox.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb201749.aspx
Shared mailboxes Shared mailboxes aren't primarily associated with individual users and are generally configured to allow logon access for multiple users.
Although it's possible to grant additional users the logon rights to any mailbox type, shared mailboxes are dedicated for this functionality. The Active Directory user associated with a shared mailbox must be a disabled account. After you create a shared mailbox, you must grant permissions to all users that require access to the shared mailbox.
Important:
You can only use the Shell to manage shared mailboxes. Management tasks include creating, removing, enabling, and disabling. After you create a shared mailbox, you can use the EMC for some tasks such as viewing, modifying, or moving the shared mailboxes. We recommend that you use resource mailboxes or Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server portals for collaboration instead of shared mailboxes. To learn more about converting a shared mailbox to a resource mailbox, see Convert a Mailbox.
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Right - I know what a shared mailbox is I'm just trying to make this person into a normal mailbox like everyone else. They shouldn't be 'shared'.
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I also stumbled across some shell commands that I will likely attempt. Thanks!
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Worked for me. Thank you!
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb201680.aspx
A mailbox that's not primarily associated with a single user and is generally configured to allow logon access for multiple users.