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What is Windows Server 2008's impact on an Exchange 2007 migration?

09 Apr 2008 | Richard Luckett

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With the recent release of Windows Server 2008 and Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1), organizations are reevaluating their Exchange 2007 migration plans. In this podcast, Microsoft Exchange MVP Richard Luckett outlines the benefits and drawbacks of installing Exchange 2007 SP1 on a Windows 2008 operating system. He not only highlights Windows Server 2008 features -- such as improvements in Active Directory, disk management and storage -- that will entice Exchange administrators, but he also discusses deployment concerns associated with an Exchange 2007 and Windows 2008 scenario. You'll also learn more about the Hyper-V platform,
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a Windows 2008 feature that will allow for potential virtualization of Exchange 2007 servers, and failover clusters (previously known as server clusters), which provide critical Exchange performance enhancements.


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Use the time markers below to jump to answers to frequently asked questions on Exchange 2007 and Windows Server 2008 deployment scenarios, feature improvements and migration concerns.

0:47 What is the current state of Exchange Server 2007?

1:21 What is the current state of Windows Server 2008?

2:01 Which Windows Server 2008 features are desirable to Exchange administrators?

4:49 What are the supported Exchange 2007 and Windows 2008 scenarios?

Exchange Version Server Operating System Domain Controller
Exchange Server 2007 SP1 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008
Exchange Server 2007 SP1 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2003
Exchange Server 2007 SP1 Windows Server 2003 SP2 Windows Server 2008
Exchange Server 2007 SP1 Windows Server 2003 SP2 Windows Server 2003

7:16 What are the system requirements for installing Exchange 2007 SP1 on Windows 2008?

9:09 How do you upgrade from Exchange 2007 with Windows 2003 to Exchange 2007 SP1 with Windows 2008?

11:21 Are there any other Exchange Server deployment concerns?


More on Exchange 2007 and Windows 2008:

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  • Exchange Server 2007 Learning Guide
    Get acquainted with Exchange Server 2007's new architecture, components and features, including the Exchange Management Console, server roles, and 64-bit hardware.
  • Migrating to Windows Server 2008
    Windows Server 2008 has been officially released. Learn what to expect with the new features and how to plan for migration.
  • New Windows Server 2008 features
    Learn about the new Windows Server 2008 features and functionalities that can help make administrative tasks in Windows shops easier and more secure.
  • ABOUT THE AUTHOR:   
    Richard Luckett is President of SYSTMS of NY, Inc., a Microsoft Gold Partner providing professional services, managed services and training solutions. He is an MCSE, MCITP and MCTS with security and messaging specializations, and an MCT with nine years of Exchange training experience. Richard is an Exchange MVP award recipient, co-author of Administering Exchange 2000 Server, course director and author of seven Microsoft Exchange courses, and resident email security expert for SearchExchange.com.


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