Need expert help—fast? Use the Help Bell for personalized assistance getting answers to your important questions.
Solved
Upgrading current Exchange 2010 setup to DAG config
Posted on 2013-11-18
(This is a question more about Server versions than Exchange, but will provide a bit of background just to give the picture.)
This is the current setup: We have two Exch 2010 servers. One in Location A, the other in B. A would be the 'primary' site, as it has all the connectors, etc. to receive the mail, and B is functioning simply as a mailbox server.
We want to upgrade the setup so it will be DAG setup.
Our first big concern is that you need Server Enterprise on both boxes. Currently they both have Server 2008 Standard.
Server 2008 Enterprise is EOL, and not available through channels. HOWEVER, you can still source it from places that sell older versions, etc. so we will assume I can get.
Would it work to just get 2008 Ent, and do an in-place (so to speak) upgrade? How would this work for CALs?
This is the current setup: We have two Exch 2010 servers. One in Location A, the other in B. A would be the 'primary' site, as it has all the connectors, etc. to receive the mail, and B is functioning simply as a mailbox server.
We want to upgrade the setup so it will be DAG setup.
Our first big concern is that you need Server Enterprise on both boxes. Currently they both have Server 2008 Standard.
Server 2008 Enterprise is EOL, and not available through channels. HOWEVER, you can still source it from places that sell older versions, etc. so we will assume I can get.
Would it work to just get 2008 Ent, and do an in-place (so to speak) upgrade? How would this work for CALs?
3 Comments
Active 5 days ago
Server 2008 CALs can be used on any version of Windows Server 2008, so that won't be a problem. You would absolutely need Server 2008 Enterprise to run a DAG, since it requires the use of the Clustering services, which is not available on Server 2008 Standard.
As for in-place upgrade, you would have to get Server 2008 R2 Enterprise to be able to do an in-place upgrade. RTM Standard to RTM Enterprise is not a supported upgrade path.
As for in-place upgrade, you would have to get Server 2008 R2 Enterprise to be able to do an in-place upgrade. RTM Standard to RTM Enterprise is not a supported upgrade path.
Active today
In place upgrade of the Windows OS, whether version (2008 to 2008 R2) or type (standard to enterprise) is not supported when Exchange is installed on the same server.
Therefore your only option would be to build a replacement server and then move databases on to it - which is actually your best option.
Build two new servers, create the databases in the DAG and then move the mailboxes in to it. That way the initial seed is a lot more controlled.
Simon.
Therefore your only option would be to build a replacement server and then move databases on to it - which is actually your best option.
Build two new servers, create the databases in the DAG and then move the mailboxes in to it. That way the initial seed is a lot more controlled.
Simon.
Featured Post
Question has a verified solution.
Are you are experiencing a similar issue? Get a personalized answer when you ask a related question.
Have a better answer? Share it in a comment.
Join & Write a Comment Already a member? Login.
What is Archiving?
Archiving in Exchange Online (called In-Place Archiving) provides users with additional mailbox storage space.
How to Import Outlook PST file to Exchange Server Mailbox without Powershell and Exchange Admin Center. Use SysTools Exchange Import Tool to Move PST file in Exchange 2016 / 13 / 10/ 07 Server Mailbox including Contacts, Calendar, Task and journal d…
- Powershell
- Exchange
- SysTools
- import pst file into exchange 2013
- import pst to exchange
- *how to import pst file to exchange, *PST
There are cases when e.g. an IT administrator wants to have full access and view into selected mailboxes on Exchange server, directly from his own email account in Outlook or Outlook Web Access. This proves useful when for example administrator want…
To export Lotus Notes to Outlook PST or Exchange and Domino Server files to Exchange Server or PST files with ease, go for Kernel for Lotus Notes to Outlook conversion tool. Through the video, you can watch the conversion process. A common user with…
Suggested Courses
Course of the Month5 days, 19 hours left to enroll
568 members asked questions and received personalized solutions in the past 7 days.
Join the community of 500,000 technology professionals and ask your questions.