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    Moving to new hardware ... ISA 2000 question

    I am in the process of moving my SBS 2003 installation to new hardware. Unfortunately, the original SBS 2003 server is still running ISA 2000 (not ISA 2004). At this point, upgrading to ISA 2004 is not an option, as the upgrade was not accounted for or tested. Therefore, what I need to do is...
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    Creating Folders for ALL users

    Oh I agree. Education is definately needed. I am actually holding a training session once all the folders are setup to explain how to use them for all the users. But need to create them first!
  3. vkalra

    Creating Folders for ALL users

    Exchange 2007 isn't an option right now for various reasons. We want to create a standard set of folders that each user will use and can create their own folders under these ones. For instance, we want all users to have a folder named Customers - then they can create individual customer...
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    Creating Folders for ALL users

    Hello Everyone, What I need to do is setup a set of folders within everyone's mailbox that will be standardized throughout the company. Meaning that under teh user's inbox, every user will have the same set of folders so they can organize their email accordingly. What's the best way to get...
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    New DC - Same Name - Same IP

    I labbed out the scenario, and it seems to have worked without hitch. Because we have not other DCs in the domain, I am not concerned too much with the GUID changing. I'll keep you guys posted on how the production environement fairs out.
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    New DC - Same Name - Same IP

    unfortunately, due to government regulations we have to follow, VMWARE is not an option. It actually complicates things more, believe it or not. To answer questions: 1. Yes, apps will run under W2K3 2. We can't buy 2 new servers.. not budget 3. Company has less than 20 users, so no major...
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    New DC - Same Name - Same IP

    That's why I was thinking of building a second DC on the production network, making it a GC, DNS, etc.. Then, take that server offline to an isolated network (not connected to main network). Seize FSMO roles. After this, clean up metadata on the AD for the existing DC that is on the...
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    New DC - Same Name - Same IP

    Also, I would turn off the existing DC before putting the new DC (with same name / ip) onto the network
  9. vkalra

    New DC - Same Name - Same IP

    I thought of leaving the machine online. Server is on very old hardware, and we aren't too sure how long it's gonna last. VMWare won't work. They won't pay for it. Further, I cannot demote the old DC until the new DC is online. This is a regulatory requirement. That's why I was thinking...
  10. vkalra

    New DC - Same Name - Same IP

    Can't rehome the apps... they are proprietary legacy apps that nobody has the source code for. Whoever wrote the critical apps had hard coded the server name / IP, which is why the name and IP have to be the same.
  11. vkalra

    New DC - Same Name - Same IP

    Hmm... can you rename a server to the name of an existing DC without demoting the existing DC first? I may not be able to demote the existing DC, as there are some regulatory requirements (can't decommission the server until everything is fully up and running).
  12. vkalra

    New DC - Same Name - Same IP

    Unfortunately, yes. I have to use the same name and IP do to some legacy apps that were coded with the name and/or IP.
  13. vkalra

    New DC - Same Name - Same IP

    Okay, I have a very unique scenario I'm working with. Here are the details: AD Domain - W2K Domain 1 DC - Let's call it DC1 DC1 is running Windows 2000 Server What we need to do is build a new domain controller with same name, without removing the existing server. In other words, I...
  14. vkalra

    Exchange 5.5 - 2003.. POST Migration Problem

    Well, we've migrated to Ex2003, and now I'm at a stage where we can finally remove the 5.5 box from the network. BUT, here's the problem: When I try to delete the 5.5 box from the Exchange Org using Exchange Administrator (as outline in MS articles), I get an error that there are still 5...
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    Internet Mail still flowing through 5.5 after 2003 upgrade

    Hey Everyone, Maybe someone can help me out here. We have recently upgraded from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003. For the time being, the server must run in parallel. However, we would like all outbound Internet mail to route through the Exchange 2003 box. Currently, all mail routes through...
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