Microsoft® Exchange Server 2003 Unleashed

Summary

Exchange Server 2003 compatibility testing should be performed before any upgrade or migration. The process can be completed very quickly for smaller networks (basic testing) or for larger networks with fairly simple messaging environments.

The first steps include identifying the scope and goals of the project to make sure that the stakeholders are involved in determining the success factors for the project. Then research needs to be performed, internal to the company, on which applications are in place that are messaging-related. This includes not only Exchange Server, but tape backup software, antivirus software, network management and monitoring tools, add-ons (such as faxing, text messaging, paging, synchronization utilities for PDAs ...