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11. What are the transition options available in Exchange Server 2007 ?
We can make transition in following options
Single forest to single forest you have an existing single forest Exchange 2003 or Exchange
2000 topology, you can transition to a single forest Exchange 2007 organization
Single forest to cross forest If you have an existing single forest Exchange 2003 or Exchange
2000 topology, you can transition to a cross-forest Exchange 2007 topology
Cross forest to cross forest If you have an existing cross-forest Exchange 2003 or Exchange
2000 topology with Exchange servers and mailboxes in each forest, you can transition to an
Exchange 2007 cross-forest topology.
Resource forest to resource forest Single forest to resource forest 12. What are the considerations for Exchange Server 2007 to co exists with Exchange
server 2000 and Exchange Server 2003 ?
Exchange Organization in Exchange Native Mode Exchange Server 2007 routing group
(DWBGZMFD01QNBJR) is created only for coexisting with earlier versions of Exchange.
Routing Group Connector is required between Exchange Server 2003 and Exchange Server 2007
(created during setup).
Exchange Server 2003 computers cannot interoperate with the Unified Messaging server role.
Exchange 2003 mailboxes cannot be Unified Messagingenabled.
Exchange 2003 Front-ends cannot talk to Exchange Server 2007 Mailbox Server Roles.
No in-place upgrade on existing Exchange server. Install new Exchange Server 2007 server into
existing organization, and move data to new server
13. Will Front End server talk to Exchange Server 2007 Mailbox server in an Exchange
organization having both exchange 2003 and exchange Server 2007 ?
Exchange Server 2003 Front-end server cannot talk to Exchange Server 2007 Mailbox Server
Roles
14. What is the status of routing group connector in co existed of Exchange Server 2003 and
2007 ?
Exchange Organization in Exchange Native Mode Exchange Server 2007 routing group
(DWBGZMFD01QNBJR) is created only for coexisting with earlier versions of Exchange.
Routing Group Connector is required between Exchange Server 2003 and Exchange Server 2007
(created during setup).
15. Which service should not be installed in Exchange Server 2007 installation ?
SMTP and NNTP service should not be installed
16. What are the Exchange Server editions available ?
There are two types of Exchange Server 2007 editions available
Standard Edition
Enterprise Edition
17. What is the difference between standard and Enterprise Edition ?
Exchange 2007 functions Standard Edition Enterprise Edition
Number of Data Stores Supported 5 includes Mailbox/Public Folder 50 combination of both
Clustering support No Yes
OS Support Windows 2003 64 bit Windows 2003 64 bit
18. What to do if exchange Server 5.5 in your organization in order to upgrade to Exchange
Server 2007 ?
You cannot upgrade an existing Microsoft Exchange Server version 5.5 organization to
Exchange Server 2007. You must first migrate from the Exchange Server 5.5 organization to an
Exchange Server 2003 or an Exchange 2000 Server organization. Then you can transition the
Exchange 2003 or Exchange 2000 organization to Exchange 2007.
19. What are the Planning considerations for Client Access Server Role ?
The Client Access server role supports the Outlook Web Access, Outlook Anywhere, and
Exchange ActiveSync client applications, in addition to the POP3 and IMAP4 protocols. The
Client Access server role also hosts several key services, such as the Auto discover service and
Exchange Web Services.
In order to have better client access functionality we have to perform a Planning consideration on
Exchange Active Sync. Outlook web Access, outlook anywhere, POP3 and IMAP4 protocols and
also securing client access
20. What are the Planning Considerations of Hub Transport Server Role ?
Hub Transport server role is a required role in a Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 organization
that provides routing within a single organizational network by using the Active Directory
directory service site. Hub Transport server role installed handles all mail flow inside the
organization, apply transport rules, apply journal rules, and deliver messages to recipients
mailboxes
We have to perform a Planning Consideration on
Topology for mail flow inside and outside the Exchange organization
Server capacity determine how to perform performance monitor
Security includes delegation of administrative roles and verification that IP connections are
only enabled from authorized servers
Transport Features determine the transport features that you will enable at the Hub Transport
server and how they will be configured
21. What are the Planning Considerations of Mailbox Server Role ?
The Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Mailbox server role hosts mailbox databases and provides
e-mail storage and advanced scheduling services for Microsoft Office Outlook users The
Mailbox server role can also host a public folder database, which provides a foundation for
workflow, document sharing, and other forms of collaboration
We have to perform a planning consideration on
Sizing the database,
Planning for public folder,
Co hosting with other server roles and
Planning for clustered Mailbox server
22. What are the Planning Considerations for Edge Transport Server Role ?
Exchange Server 2007 Edge Transport server role is designed to provide improved antivirus and
anti-spam protection for the Exchange organization. Computers that have the Edge Transport
server role also apply policies to messages in transport between organizations. The Edge
Transport server role is deployed in an organizations perimeter network.
Edge Transport Should not be included in Active Directory
Should be installed in a Standalone Server
Edge Transport Should not be Part of the domain
ADAM Should be Installed
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