This sample chapter from the Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server Resource Kit discusses the deployment of Exchange 2000 in an existing Exchange 5.5 organization. Many of the considerations for this situation do not apply if you are deploying Exchange for the first time. First-time Exchange users can concentrate solely on issues such as whether your design should be centralized or distributed, how many users to support per server, and how large you can allow databases to grow. Use this chapter to examine the issues involved in developing a deployment strategy before you begin.
Every company requires a different approach to upgrades, migration, and deployment.
The discussion in this chapter can help you decide which approach you should take to achieve your goals with the least disruption, at the lowest cost. It does not provide detailed procedures describing how to perform tasks such as upgrading different types of connectors. The Exchange 2000 Resource Kit is available to order from the Microsoft Press Web site . All rights reserved. Terms of use.