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Moving to SBS 2011 From Windows server 2003 R2

Hi
I have a scenario where I need to set up 2011 SBS Standard ed.

The Current set up is windows server 2003 R2 Standard Ed running Exchange 2007. we dont mind starting from scratch with the new SBS server and it will be exactly the same as the current domain except we will run it on SBS 2011. Would it be possible to migrate the exchange mailboxes to Exchange 2010 on the new SBS server.

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Glen Knight

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daly29

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Thank you for your reply

From your guide it looks as we will be able to do what we want to achieve. If I am reading your guide right at the end of the process the new SBS 2011 will take over as the main domain controller and we can dispense with the current DC if required.

This brings me to another point we were worried about, we have another server on the domain that runs a bespoke intranet, part of the reason we are switchig to SBS is to consolidate everything. As the SBS is actually taking over the existing domain am I right to assume that this server should still function as usual as part of the domain.

Once again thank you for your help

Glen Knight

>>As the SBS is actually taking over the existing domain am I right to assume that this server should still function as usual as part of the domain.

Correct, the domain will not change and neither will any other servers/clients that are connected to it

daly29

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Thank you for this.

I am in the planning stage at the moment and need to get all our PC's up to Windows 7 and then change to SBS in August. This has been invaluable information and I really appreciate your help

regards

Thomas

daly29

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A great help to my planning