One the biggest reasons to migrate or upgrade to Exchange Server 2003 is its unequaled performance and features when paired with Outlook 2003 on the client end.
Migrations from Exchange 2000 Server, more an upgrade then a migration, are a simple process. But what about migrating from other messaging platforms such as Exchange Server 5.5, Lotus Notes or even MS Mail?
While the process is entirely painless, Microsoft has made it easier with the Exchange Server Migration Wizard.
You can find the Exchange Server Migration Wizard in the Microsoft Exchange, Deployment folder located on your Programs menu.
Once you click past the introductory page of the Wizard, you will be prompted to select the type of migration you are performing. After that point, the Wizard is very specific in telling you what it needs to accomplish its task. Additionally, the Exchange team was kind enough to code in some other helpful hints that are designed to make your migration a smoother one.
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Paths
The Exchange Server Migration Wizard provides a number of migration paths from common messaging systems that you may have in use. The following migration options are available when you start the Wizard:
Even though a path is not specified for migration from GroupWise 6.x, many people have told me that they have been able to perform the migration as the APIs are the same in GroupWare 5.x and 6.x -- your mileage may vary, however.
Will Schmied, BSET, MCSE, MCSA, is a systems engineer for a Fortune 500 shipping and transportation company. As a freelance writer, Will has written for Microsoft, Pearson, Sybex, Syngress, TechTarget, CNET, msexchange.org and several other organizations. Will has also worked with Microsoft in the MCSE exam-development process. You can visit Will at his MCSE certification portal, www.mcseworld.com.
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