Backend/Frontend Upgrade Question

[yanks2112]

I have a question about a Front end/Back End setup. Currently we are running one Exchange server (Exchange 2000) and plan to implement a front end server when we upgrade to 2003. My question is, can I install a front end server now and upgrade it on the day we upgrade our back end server? Or can I install a front end Exchange 2003 server to talk to my current Exchange 2000 server, thereby eliminating the need to upgrade two servers on the same day. Or should I wait until the upgrade is over and then implement the front end server?

Thanks very much

 

[58sniper]

You could install them both now. It's what you do after you install them that matters (such as redirecting inbound traffic, etc).

Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
Microsoft Exchange MVP

 

[yanks2112]

Thanks very much for the information, Pat.