System wide upgrade

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hello,

i have server 2003 environment dc1 running ad, dns , dhcp , dc2 running exchange 2003. workstations running windows xp sp3 , office 2003

the plan upgrade servers server 2008 r2, , upgrade ad exchange exchange 2008 , workstations windows 7 professional , office 2010

my question start upgrade , in order efficent in terms of functionallity without problems.

if start upgrading dc , ad 2008 windows xp workstations able connect dc , have roaming profile in enviroment, how play in regards windows 7?

thanks.

hello,

first start removing exchange server dc not recommended, not microsoft. exchange should installed on domain member servers.

for ad upgrade new os dcs please see http://msmvps.com/blogs/mweber/archive/2010/02/10/upgrading-an-active-directory-domain-from-windows-server-2003-to-windows-server-2008-or-windows-server-2008-r2.aspx

for exchange 2003 important have exchange 2003 sp2 installed windows server 2008 r2 able connect gc.

windows xp has no problems work windows server 2008 r2 dcs. use them since years way without problem.

with beginning windows vista new profile version, no.2 added. within profile folders see new created profile beside old 1 there no conflict. \\server\sharename\profilename in old os version , v2 profiles \\server\sharename\profilename.v2

best regards

meinolf weber
mvp, mcp, mcts
microsoft mvp - directory services
my blog: http://msmvps.com/blogs/mweber/

disclaimer: posting provided no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights.



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