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Exchange Server 2003 - Migration BenefitsBenefits of migrating to Exchange 2003Migrations are exciting. Let change be an opportunity for innovation. Remember that the future does not have to equal the past, take the time to check all the new features of Exchange 2003. Topics for Exchange 2003 Migration
♠ Exchange Migration OptionsWhile there are many permutations of Exchange and Outlook, the best combination if Exchange 2003 (server) with Outlook 2003 (client). The main focus of my advice is about migrating from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003. However there are other upgrade scenarios: Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2000 - Because you have Windows 2000 not Server 2003. Exchange 2000 to Exchange 2003 - Because you want the latest Exchange features and you have upgraded to Windows Server 2003. Reasons to Migrate to Exchange 2003
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| Exchange 4.0 | Exchange 5.0 | Exchange 5.5 | Exchange 2000 | Exchange 2003 | |
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| Mailboxes per Server | 305 | 305 | 1,024 | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Mailbox Size/User | 50 MB | 50 MB | 50 MB | 100 MB | 200 MB |
| Restore Time per Database |
12 hours | 12 Hours | 8 Hours | 1 Hour | 25 minutes |
| Total number of Mailboxes | 32,000 | 40,000 | 50,000 | 71,000 | 85,000 |

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I used to be sceptical about the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), however I am convinced that investing in the latest technology will repay the outlay. What you also get is a 'smarter', and more efficient email system. This page will help you to identify which new features will help your organization, and which are merely 'toys' more suited to other organizations.
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