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Step-by-step Guide to Migrating from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2010

While Exchange 2010 promises to offer enhanced communication and collaboration capabilities, the migration process can still be a challenge for even the most diligent IT professional. If not properly prepared, email downtime, data loss and interruptions to policy enforcement can make the whole process extremely complicated.

Take a look at this e-book from the editors at SearchExchange.com for a top-to-bottom, expert analysis of the Exchange migration process, including coverage on:

  • Prerequisites for the Exchange 2010
  • Using the Exchange Deployment Assistant
  • Steps in the transition process
  • And more

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    This expert e-guide runs through the most common mistakes that Exchange admins make when migrating to Exchange 2010. Find out how you can avoid the same issues when testing, rehearsing, and documenting your upgrade. Plus, review the must-have components of a comprehensive migration documentation, including:

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    • Risk management plan
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  • Exchange Migration E-Book Chapter 2: Mastering the Art of Migration Documentation

    There’s a lot to consider when planning an upgrade to Exchange Server 2010, and each project will be intrinsically different from one organization to another. However, one central commonality is the need to document the entire upgrade project if you expect others—administrators and users—to understand the objectives and methods used. This sample chapter explains how to draft a useful migration document and outlines key points your Exchange Server upgrade document should include, such as management strategies, storage design, software compatibility and more.

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