Exchange 2007 Transition Guide

This Exchange Server 2007 Transition Guide will step you through the process of transitioning your existing Exchange Server 2003 organization to Exchange Server 2007.

This guide specifically deals with a simple one-to-one transition from a single legacy Exchange server to a single Exchange Server 2007 server running the “typical” roles of Client Access, Hub Transport, and Mailbox Server.

Table of Contents

1. Preparing for Exchange Server 2007
   • Preparing for an Exchange Server 2007 Transition
   • Preparing a new server for Exchange Server 2007
2. Installing and Configuring Exchange Server 2007
   • Installing Exchange Server 2007
   • Configuring the Product Key
   • Configuring the Client Access Server
   • Configuring the Hub Transport Server
   • Configuring the Mailbox Server
3. Migrating Exchange Remote Access
   • Configure SSL Certificates
   • Publish Outlook Web Access on the ISA Server 2006 Firewall
4. Migrating Email Routing
   • Publish Incoming SMTP to Exchange Server 2007
   • Route Outbound Email through Exchange Server 2007
5. Migrating Mailboxes
6. Migrating Public Folders
7. Removing Legacy Servers
   • Move the Offline Address Book
   • Remove Public Folder and Mailbox Databases
   • Move the Public Folder Heirarchy
   • Remove the Recipient Update Services
   • Remove Routing Group Connectors
   • Uninstall Exchange Server 2003
8. Completing the Transition
   • Upgrade Email Address Policies
   • Upgrade Address Lists

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