Re: sbs 2003 active directory and exchange server

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From: LAByerly (LAByerly_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 12/09/04


Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 06:29:03 -0800

Since none of my users show up in the Active Directory Users list, I assume
that I have to create them again. Since it won't let me create a user in AD
if it is in the "regular" users list, is there any way to transfer the stuff
from the regular user to the AD user?

"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote:

> LAByerly wrote:
> > I have a small network (5 users w/ xp pro) and a single server. We
> > upgraded to SBS 2003 from back office server 4.5. The requirements
> > on the server are minimal. We are using Outlook 2003 and exchange
> > server.
> >
> > Do I need to use Active directory at all? What does it get me? It
> > seems to me that it is an extra complication that I don't need. My
> > exhange stuff seems to be working except for a "exchange is running
> > in recovery mode" message whe the users start outlook. Will using
> > active directory make this message go away or do I need to do
> > something else?
>
> You have to use AD, yes. It's what makes your domain a domain, and you can't
> run Exchange without it. If you aren't sure what you're doing, get a good
> consultant in to do your setup for you and show you how to do the basic
> admin. SBS can be pretty easy to set up, but it isn't something you can
> really just plug in & use without knowing how it all works.
>
>
>



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