Win2k to Win2k3 migration path

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From: "DavidM" <DavidM@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 22:05:40 -0700

Can any one tell me which of the below path migration is the correct way to
upgrade a WIN2K AD with Exchange 2000 to Win2K3 and Exchange 2003
I)
1. Fix Schema by running inetorgpersonfix.ldf
2. Run ADPREP /forestprep from Win2K3 CD
3. Run ADPREP /domainprep from WIN2K3 CD

or
II)
1. Fix Schema by running inetorgpersonfix.ldf
2. Run ADPREP /forestprep from Exchange 2003 CD
3. Run ADPREP /domainprep from Exchange 2003 CD

III)
1. Fix Schema by running inetorgpersonfix.ldf
2. Run ADPREP /forestprep from Win2K3 CD
3. Run ADPREP /domainprep from WIN2K3 CD
4. Run ADPREP /forestprep from Exchange 2003 CD
5. Run ADPREP /domainprep from Exchange 2003 CD

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