Hi, I am totally new to Exchange, I inherited a Microsoft Server 2003 Enterprise machine with an Active Directoryand a MS Exchange 2003 machine. These are the only 2 machines and I have then running on a switch by itself so I can view and log into exchange accounts. Now, I would love to see what the exchange server is licensed for, like how many users, etc. Then I would love to see what I can upgrade the MS exchange 2003 to, such as does it have to be 2007 Enterprise version, etc. So could someone tell me how to view license information and/or version informationfor Exchange? Thank You Kevin

Kevin,There is no limit on how many users you can have in Exchange based on the version. You may have a limit on your license on how many accounts you can have in AD. There is no limit that the system will not allow you to add more users, its a licensing agreement between you and Microsoft. Also there is no straight upgrade path to Exchange 2007, meaning you can't put a Exchange 2007 CD in and just click upgrade. Exchange 2007 is more of a migration. Comparing Exchange 2003 Standard vs Enterprisehttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/822440/en-usUpgrading To Exchange 2007http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb124008.aspxThere are many sections dedicated to migrating to Exchange 2007, I would start here. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb124558.aspx Mark Morowczynski|MCSE 2003:Messaging, Security|MCITP: Enterprise Support|MCTS:Windows Mobile Admin|Security+|http://almostdailytech.com

Thank you. Is there anywhere in Exchange or the server itself where I can tell if it is "Enterprise version" or "Standard version" The Server 2003 operating system is "Enterprise" - does that make Exchange automatically "Enterprise"? So I would have to migrate to new hardware, that means purchasing a new machine, then purchasing full version of Exchange 2007?!?Gosh, Microsoft makes it so easy !So my question I guess is; Do I have a good email system if I stick with this Exchange 2003, if yes then I will buy books and learn the system, if it is better to go to Exchange 2007, it seems that there is no monetary advantage to already having Exchange 2003.Am I wasting my time by trying to learn Exchange 2003 at this age of the software - by that I mean, if I take a year to learn Exchange, will it be obsolete with little Microsoft support, I know that Microsoft so easily makes an older system that way.If I haveto go out and purchase new hardware and a new full version of Exchange, then I won't bother... is this what I am facing?

Hi, Please refer to the document below: Upgrading from Exchange Server Standard Edition to the Enterprise Edition http://support.microsoft.com/kb/170280 Regards, Xiu

Kevin,How To Determine Which Exchange Version You Are Runninghttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/240152No the version of Windows doesn't automatically make the version of Exchange. Please see that above link to tell your version. There is nothing wrong with Exchange 2003, many email systems are still on this as well as 200, 5.5 and 2007. It is more of a personal choice. However learning about Exchange 2003 isn't completely wasted on Exchange 2007. Some things are similar in both and some are different. Also depending on how many users you need to move to Exchange 2007, the migration process could take weeks or even months. Both of these systems need to stay up while this is happening. Support wont end for that product totally until 2014. It really is up to you. http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?LN=en-us&x=11&y=8&p1=1773 Mark Morowczynski|MCSE 2003:Messaging, Security|MCITP: Enterprise Support|MCTS:Windows Mobile Admin|Security+|http://almostdailytech.com