Moving from SBS 2000 to Server/Exchange 2003

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From: PM (PM_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/25/05 

Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 07:55:02 -0800

Moving from SBS 2000 to Server/Exchange 2003. (On new Hardware)

I am unable to find a Microsoft article on exactly how to do it. Does
anyone know the steps involved? Here is where my research has led me so far:

1. Add the Server 2003 Box to the existing domain and make it a Domain
Controller.
2. Add Exchange Server 2003 to the Current Exchange Organization.

Question for 1 and 2: Do I have to run some prep utility to my current SBS
2000 System before I add the New 2003 server to the domain? I have found
some info referencing that, but I don't know if it is needed.

3. Once the servers are connected, am I to transfer the e-mail boxes from
one server to another? What is the utility called?

4. Transfer FSMO roles - I think I can handle this one.

I'll continue my research, but if anyone can provide any additional
assistance, I'd appreaciate it.

P

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