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Migrating exchange 2003 server

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by blazinride

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Here is my dilemma,

I have a server, DC1 that is the first DC in my domain, and also happens to be the first and only exchange 2003 server in the organization (all servers run 2003). What i want to do, is add a second server, EX1, and transfer all the exchange info onto this one. EX1 will be a standard member server of the domain. I follow microsofts knowledgebase article regarding rehoming receipt update services, moving mailboxes, etc., everything seems to be fine.

I uninstall exchange from DC1. The problem is now that when i go to Active Directory Users and Computers, the exchange tasks arent there, and when i create a new user, it doesnt automatically create a mailbox. Its like AD isnt aware that exchange is there anymore.

Please help me, what am i doing wrong. Im following article 822931 from Microsoft, i am not removing DC's or anything like, just moving exchange from one server to another.

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by jkoellish

You should not have uninstalled the Exchange System Management Tools from DC1 when you uninstaled Exchange. Start the Exchange install on DC1 and only install the Exchange System Management Tools

by joewits

Google forestprep. I forget exactly how that works, it's been a while since I've had to use it. But I think that's the tool you need at this point.

by zemi

Pop the Exchange cd into EX1 and install the System Management tools. This will add the AD with Exchange functions you're looking for.

You can also install the Sys Man tools on your XP workstation. You have to add a couple of System Compenents before hand like the IIS Snap-in but it will tell you. I have the Exchange System Manager icon and the AD with Exchange functions icon on my XP desktop and controll Exchange from there. The only reason I logon to my Exchange server is to check the Event Logs...love it

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