remove exchange 2003 server from AD
We started out with an Exchange 2003 server and have since installed an Exchange 2007 server and removed the 2003 server by running the uninstalller. We are now looking to upgrade to Exchange 2013, but when I attempt to prep the Schema, I get the error that there is still an Exchange 2003 server. How do I manually remove the associated pointer to the old server long after it has been removed?
I also receive the error "Cannot find recipient update services responsible for domain 'DC=xxx, DC=xxxx". New and existing users may not be properly Exchange-enabled. The 2007 server has been in place and working correctly for years..
I also receive the error "Cannot find recipient update services responsible for domain 'DC=xxx, DC=xxxx". New and existing users may not be properly Exchange-enabled. The 2007 server has been in place and working correctly for years..
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Open ADSIEDIT.msc using Start Run. ADSIEDIT is available with Windows Support Tools.
Navigate to CN=Recipient Update Service (Enterprise Configuration),CN=Recipien
Select the RUS and Delete it. Remember, Domain RUS and Enterprise RUS both should be deleted.
Open ADSIEDIT.msc using Start Run. ADSIEDIT is available with Windows Support Tools.
Navigate to CN=Recipient Update Service (Enterprise Configuration),CN=Recipien
Select the RUS and Delete it. Remember, Domain RUS and Enterprise RUS both should be deleted.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/833396
Read Section Remove the Exchange Server 2003 server from Active Directory
Goto ADSIEdit Section. Follow the setups and remove the server object, don't remove anything else. Make sure you take AD Backup before doing anything.