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I am building up a new Exchange 2010 to replace my Exchange 2007 server. I'll migrate over mailboxes after the new server is built. I have 2 initial questions:

1. My Exchange 2007 server contains all elements of Exchange, from Hub Transport to Edge Transport.
a. Can I build up my Exchange 2010 server with Client Access, Hub Transport, Mailbox, Unified Messaging, and Edge Transport as well?
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b. Can the 2007 coexist with the 2010 server, each with all the roles installed, while I migrate the mailboxes?

2. My setup file for Exchange 2010 includes SP1. I know that SP3 exists for 2010. Can I go straight to SP3 after initial configuration?

Thanks in advance!
(BTW, I'm working on Server 2008 R2)

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Sushil Sonawane

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Simon Butler (Sembee)

Your 2007 server does NOT contain the Edge role. That isn't possible.
I wouldn't bother with your setup file for Exchange 2010 SP1, download SP3 from the public download site. If you are using UM, download the language packs.
If you need to coexist then you will need two external IP addresses and two URLs.

Simon.

cuiinc

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The Edge role is not a part of Exchange 2007: understood.

I WILL need the 2 servers (2007 and 2010) to coexist while I migrate the mailboxes. I can handle the 2 external IP addresses and URLs.

I am digesting the above articles currently. In the meantime, I am prepping my new server for Exchange 2010 installation. I am of the understanding that it will NOT contain the Edge role, as this role is designated for the periphery of my network. Do I need to build a new, additional server for this?