Hello guys , Pls guide me for following scenario. I have two exchange servers 2003's in two sites. Site 1- Main Exchange Server (2003) Site 2 – Exchange Server 2003. I want to upgrade the infrastructure to exchange 2010. I want to join exchange 2010 first to my domain at site1 and do the transition to 2010 and then demote my main exchange server 2003 (site 1) and then do the second site exchange . pls guide me . Thanks in advance.

Start with: Pre-Deplyment analyzer (to verify that your environment is ready for 2010): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=88b304e7-9912-4cb0-8ead-7479dab1abf2&displaylang=en Then use the Deployment Assistant (to give you high level checklist of the install and configuration: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/exdeploy2010/default(EXCHG.140).aspx#Home You might also want to check out some of the links on this page: http://howdouc.blogspot.com/p/exchange-references.htmlTim Harrington - Catapult Systems - http://HowDoUC.blogspot.com

Hi AdminMaster, Could you post some more details about your migration planning? Do you have another hardware for Exchange 2010? Do you read this articles about Exchange 2010 System requirements? http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa996719.aspx

Thank you TWHARRINGTON and Rafael for the replies. Rafael , I have new hardware to setup exchange 2010 . Yes , systems requirments are met . Pls guide me.

Hi Here's another link to a guide about migrating from 2003 to 2010 Hope it gives you useful information http://msexchangegeek.com/2010/01/30/rapid-transition-guide-from-exchange-2003-to-exchange-2010/ Jonas Andersson MCTS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007/2010 | MCITP: EMA 2007/2010 | MCSE/MCSA Blog: http://www.testlabs.se/blog

Hi, I think the following link will help you, Exchange 2003 – Planning Roadmap for Upgrade and Coexistence: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa998186.aspx Install Exchange 2001 in an Existing Exchange 2003 Organization: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd638130.aspx Upgrade to Exchange 2010: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa998604(EXCHG.140).aspx Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions. Best regards, Serena