Comments on: Exchange 2007 Cross-Forest Migration

By: Carol

Carol — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:38:17 +0000

Killerbe,
sorry can’t really help you as I’ve only done this the one time, and I didn’t have that particular problem – quite possibly because we didn’t have any coexistance phase – the whole job was done in one weekend. The only thing I can think of – have you moved the workstation to the new domain yet?

By: Killerbe

Killerbe — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:14:58 +0000

I working on a forest consolidation. Still have find out how to cover the oulook profiles.
I am using ADMT and Move-Mailbox to move the mailbox. The user and mailbox are linked in the target forest, but when loging on to the client the user gets directed (by autodiscovery) to the exchange (2007) server in the source forest. I haven’t migrated th euser profile yet, by which the autodiscover kicked in. But how comes i get pointed to the source exchange server. I have verified that the account which is logged in, is the one which is now member of the target domain, and is logged on to the target forest.

By: imatone

imatone — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:35:40 +0000

http://theessentialexchange.com/blogs/michael/archive/2008/04/04/exchange-2007-and-domain-rename.aspx

By: imatone

imatone — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:44:37 +0000

Our door is always open. Let me know when U have spare time. Tks again for sharing ur valuable E2K7 migration experience w/ us!

By: Carol

Carol — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:33:13 +0000

Ah well, that’s a nice offer, but probably not so practical as I’m pretty busy with projects here in Geneva. I’m sure you’ll manage – just take things slowly!

By: imatone

imatone — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:57:35 +0000

Indeed, other services. They have a SharePoint 2K7 server and half a dozen of Sql2K5 servers. To make it even more interesting, their current setup lacks any FT/HA or DRP. After the AD+E2K7 migration, we will setup a pair of XenServers and on top of it will run Marathon VM. Almost forgot! We will install QAM (Quest Archive Manager) on the new forest/domain, ABYM (Archive Before U Migrate). Sounds like an interesting project you would like to participate? Well, remotely? We can use ur expertise.

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:35:08 +0000

I haven’t worked with Quest but have heard only good things.
The side effects will depend on what other services you have to migrate, it’s just difficult gtoi capture them all ahead of time. At least if it’s a merger I’m guessing that you should be able to set up trusts and migrate things progressively.

By: imatone

imatone — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:05:34 +0000

It’s one of those M&A AD + Exchange consolidation projects. 3 companies will be merging into one therefore all 3 domains will be migrating into a new forest. You mentioned “odd side effects” – such as? Have U worked w/ Quest Migration Manager or similar tools?

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:47:17 +0000

Hi there, thanks for your comment, and yes I am a consultant.
Good luck with it and be prepared for odd side effects. Oh and I totally recommend naming the new domain something really generic so you won’t ever have to do this again!

By: imatone

imatone — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:13:32 +0000

I’m abt to embark on Option#2 and absolutely & positively ruled out Option#1 cuz I/we do that for living. So, ur post or ur web site is truly a lifesaver or I should say job saver. Tks for sharing! Btw, do U do consulting work?