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Coexistence with Previous Microsoft Exchange Server Versions

• Preparation of Exchange Server Environments

• Upgrade and Migration Strategies

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Preparation of the Exchange Server Environment

• Preparing the Microsoft Windows environment

• Upgrading the operating system

• Configuring the Active Directory Connector (ADC)

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Preparing the Windows Environment

• Upgrading the primary domain controller

• Using the Active Directory Migration Tool

• Changing the Exchange 5.5 Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) TCP port

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Exchange 5.5 Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Port Number

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Upgrading the Operating System

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 1

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The Active Directory Connector (ADC) with a Connection Agreement

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Upgrade Strategies

• In-place upgrade

• Move-mailbox upgrade

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In-Place Upgrade

• Database conversion issues

• Dedicated server configuration

• Upgrade prerequisites

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Move-Mailbox Upgrade

• Leapfrog upgrade

• Join an existing site

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Leapfrog Upgrade

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Automatic Redirection of Outlook Clients

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Upgrade Order

• Database servers

• Bridgehead servers

• Servers with unsupported connectors

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Managing Exchange Server in Mixed Mode

• Use the Exchange System snap-in to manage Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server.

• Use the Exchange Administrator to manage Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5.

• Use Active Directory Users and Computers to manage all mailboxes.

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Mixed Mode Directory Replication

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Server Communication and Message Transfer in Mixed Mode

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Microsoft Outlook Web Access

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The Mode Change

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Active Directory Cleanup Agent

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Chapter Summary

• Preparation of Exchange Server Environments

• Upgrade and Migration Strategies