In a previous Blog entry I outlined the steps necessary to install the first Exchange 2007 Server into an existing Exchange 2003 Messaging Environment. This process, which Microsoft terms a 'Transition Strategy' is well defined and well documented. As part of a deeper look into the Routing Group...
A consistent theme with Large Clients entails discussions of 'How did Microsoft do their Exchange 2007 Transition?' or, 'How does Microsoft configure Spam Filtering', and even, 'How much capacity do I need for 'XYZ' Exchange 2007 Service?'. With these questions I utilize...
Over the past months I have worked with a number of Clients to 'Transition' from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007. If you research you can find information about the difference between a 'transition' and a 'migration' in this Blog Entry . For this entry I use the previously configured...
In my studies (and travels) I have compiled a list of Exchange 2007 Books worthwhile of both investing and understanding the contents offered in written format. Here's my 'short list' of titles that should be in every Exchange System Engineer's Library: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007...
When considering a 'Transition Strategy' from Ex2k3 to Ex2k7 it is imperative to read through the many Technical Documents provided by Microsoft (and others) and establish testing criteria prior to any Production changes. I have posted a number of prior Blog Entries that are required reading...
Jill Frank, Senior Technical Writer for the Microsoft Exchange Team has compiled a useful synopsis of the Top 3 Exchange 2007 Deployment Scenarios. In retrospect, I realized I have previously used every one of these URLs in current or previous Exchange 2007 Transitions and Migrations. Very useful information...
I realized there is a large body of information made available from Microsoft (and others) when deploying Exchange 2007. Take a look at the following if you are considering using Forefront Security for Exchange - or - if you want to really configure your Client Access Server Role well! Exchange 2007...
As you interact with Exchange 2007 during the process of moving from one version to the next version (Ex2k3 to Ex2k7 for example) several terms are quickly made apparent: Transition - the Scenario in which you upgrade an existing Exchange Organization to Microsoft Exchange 2007. Migration - the Scenario...
In several recent SC Operations Manager 2007 Deployments I am working I encountered a challenge that took some assistance from Microsoft Premier Engineers and a Colleague of mine from Microsoft who formerly worked as a Professional Consultant (and who now works as a Product TS for System Center). Special...
Please Note: The Ex2k7 MB Server Role Storage Requirements Calculator Worksheet was revised in December 2007 . This link is to the latest info! Ross Smith of Microsoft has offered a Blog Entry that includes a new Ex2k7 Mailbox Server Role Storage Calculator . If you have ever attempted LUN Design or...
Here is the link to a recently released Tool from Microsoft to allow migration of Exchange 2003 Anti-Spam settings to Exchange 2007. Exchange 2007 Anti Spam Migration Tool There is a definition on how to use the Exchange 2007 Anti Spam Migration Tool on this Microsoft Exchange Team Blog entry. Additionally...