XGEN: Exchange Tools for Migration (281584)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server
- Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 SP3
- Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 SP4
This article was previously published under Q281584 SUMMARY
Microsoft provides three tools to facilitate migration to and from Exchange Server version 5.5 and Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server: the Move Server Wizard, Exmerge, and the Exchange Migration Wizard (for Messaging Application Programming Interface [MAPI] migration). This article describes different considerations for each of these tools.
MORE INFORMATIONOutlineGoals and Design
Move Server Wizard | Exmerge | Exchange Migration Wizard
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A wizard tool to reconfigure a | A tool to perform bulk export | A tool that uses a one-step process
single server so that the server | and import of mailboxes from | to export or import mailboxes from
belongs to a new Exchange Server | Exchange Server that uses | an Exchange Server 5.5 computer to
site or organization. Enables you | personal folder (.pst) files | an Exchange 2000 server. This tool
to move servers between sites and | as a temporary file format | provides a simple migration path
organizations. | between operations. You can use | from Exchange Server 5.5 to a
| this flexible tool in many | different Exchange 2000 organization
| mailbox scenarios, including | or system.
| server recovery and mailbox |
| moves. |
Source
Move Server Wizard | Exmerge | Exchange Migration Wizard
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Exchange Server 5.5 | Exchange Server 5.5 and | Exchange Server 5.5
| Exchange 2000 |
Target
Move Server Wizard | Exmerge | Exchange Migration Wizard
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An Exchange Server 5.5 site | Exchange Server 5.5 and | Exchange 2000 in a separate
| Exchange 2000 | organization or system
When to Consider Using
Move Server Wizard | Exmerge | Exchange Migration Wizard
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- To move an entire server between | - To move multiple mailboxes, | - To migrate an Exchange
sites or organizations. | but not an entire server, | Server 5.5 system to a new
| between sites or | and separate Exchange 2000
- To move a large number of | organizations. | system without upgrading
mailboxes between sites or | | the existing Exchange
organizations. | - To move a small number of | Server 5.5 system.
| mailboxes. |
- For a merger of large sites or | | - To preserve mailbox directory
organizations. | - To move mailboxes to new | information during migration.
| hardware while you move |
| between sites or | - To move to new hardware while
| organizations. | you move between organizations.
| |
| - For disaster recovery, | - To move to Exchange 2000 from
| mailbox recovery, or when | Exchange Server 5.5.
| the mailbox store is damaged, |
| as long as the Information |
| Store service starts. |
When to Consider Using Other Tools
Move Server Wizard | Exmerge | Exchange Migration Wizard
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- To move a small number of | - To move a large number of | - To move between sites in the
mailboxes. | mailboxes or large | same organization.
| organizations. |
- When you do not need to move | | - When you want to simply upgrade
all of the mailboxes on a single | - When you also need to move | from Exchange Server 5.5 to
server between sites or | directory information. | Exchange 2000 (use upgrade
organizations. | | tools).
Key Features
Move Server Wizard | Exmerge | Exchange Migration Wizard
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- All operations are performed on | - Flexible: performs both an | - Provides a one-step method to
the same hardware; mailboxes are | export and an import by using | export or import data from an
not moved to a new server. | .pst files. | Exchange Server 5.5 computer
| | to an Exchange 2000 server.
- Moves directory information that | - The export process and import |
is associated with the mailbox. | process can be performed | - Migrated mailbox directory
| separately, which also allows | information from Exchange
- Moves distribution lists (DLs) | for more flexibility. | Server 5.5 to Active Directory.
and contacts from the same site. | |
| - Binds to the source server | - Populates Active Directory with
- Removes moved objects from the | and provides a list of all | active accounts and mailbox
source directory after the move. | the users on the server that | information as needed.
| is easy to select from (for |
- Preserves reply-to capability | easy migration). | - Reply-to ability is maintained
after the move. | | with the addition of the X.500
| - Can be used on a damaged | distinguished name.
| information store, as long |
| as the Information Store |
| service starts. |
Drawbacks
Move Server Wizard | Exmerge | Exchange Migration Wizard
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- Client reconfiguration necessary | - Does not migrate mailbox | - Currently only supports
after move. | directories. | Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange
| | 2000 migrations.
- Does not preserve public | - A mailbox (and Windows NT or |
folders. | Windows 2000 account) must | - Does not clean up accounts on
| exist on the target system | the Exchange Server 5.5 system
- Does not preserve access control | before the import. | after migration. You must do
to mailboxes or public folders. | | this manually.
| - Does not preserve reply-to |
| capability unless you | - Moves mailbox-based contacts
| manually add an X.500 | with the mailbox, but does not
| distinguished name to the | migrate or move Active Directory-based
| mailbox. | contacts (custom recipients). It does
| | not migrate distribution lists.
| |
| | - As with the Move Server Wizard,
| | client reconfiguration is
| - As with the Move Server | necessary. Does not preserve
| Wizard, client reconfigu- | access control or public folders.
| ration is necessary when |
| moving between sites or |
| organizations. Does not |
| preserve access control or |
| public folders. |
Notes
Move Server Wizard | Exmerge | Exchange Migration Wizard
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It is important to note that | Exmerge is a key tool that | Is available with Exchange 2000, Service
although the Move Server Wizard | Product Support Services (PSS) | Pack 1 (SP1) and later releases. Exchange
makes moves possible, consid- | created to make extracting and | Migration Wizard is designed to be used only
erable work is still required. | importing bulk mailboxes from | between two separate Exchange organizations.
| a server easier. Exmerge has | The exception to this rule is with the SP2
| many uses beyond providing | version, when the 2-step PST option is
| flexibility when moving between | chosen. For more information, see
| organizations, as described |
| here. PSS updated this tool for | Q307706 XCON: Exchange 2000 Server Service Pack 2
| Exchange 2000, and this tool is | Migration Enhancements
| included on the Exchange 2000 |
| CD. |
Is available with Exchange 2000 SP1 and later releases. The Exchange Migration Wizard is designed to be used only between 2 separate Exchange organizations. The exception to this rule would be with the SP2 version, when the 2-step PST option is chosen. See Q307706 XCON: Exchange 2000 Server Service
Pack 2 Migration Enhancements for more information
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 11/21/2005 |
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| Keywords: | kbinfo KB281584 |
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