I need to implement an Exchange 2003 lab in Windows 2003 domains with the following objectives.
1. Familiarise myself with X.400
2. Connect two separate Exchange Organizations using X.400 Connectors
3. Upgrade one organisation to Exchange 2010 and Windows 2008 R2 whilst retaining the ability to communicate with the other organization using X.400.
I haven't had any experience with X.400 and have mainly worked on Exchange 2007 systems but have somehow found myself working for a company that still relies on Exchange 2003 and X.400 to transfer email between its organizations.
I have been tasked with an IT refresh for one organization to upgrade the existing 2003 domain as well as the Exchange 2003 organization. Since Exchange 2007 onwards does not support X.400 and Exchange 2003 is apparently not supported on a Windows 2008 R2 Domain, I desparately need to find a workaround without the additional cost of third party plug-ins.
Firstly, I need to understand X.400.
-I have setup a lab with two connected subnets with a Windows 2003 domain configured on each subnet. Single DC hosting the GC and all the FSMO roles.
-I have installed the first Exchange 2003 server in each domain. All the default settings applied - i.e. First Organization etc.
-I have created test accounts and mailboxes. Each user has a default X.400 address.
-I have created the X.400 transport stack (I think this is the correct terminology!)
-I have created the X.400 connector. I have configured the address space, stack and general settings (remote server etc) however I have no idea if I have done this correctly. Maybe you can advise what the minimum required settings are!
I created a contact in the first domain for a recipient in the second domain, but when I send the email using an outlook client, I get an NDR saying the recipient does not exist on the other domain. Is there something I'm missing? I'm not convinced I have done everything required to make the connection or if I have created the contacts X.400 address properly.
I can't seem to find much online. Is there a simple step-by-step guide on how to configure this? If anyone can help me establish X.400 connectivity between the two systems in the first instance, it would be appreciated. Then I can attempt the upgrades!
Thanks in advance for your advice.
1. Familiarise myself with X.400
2. Connect two separate Exchange Organizations using X.400 Connectors
3. Upgrade one organisation to Exchange 2010 and Windows 2008 R2 whilst retaining the ability to communicate with the other organization using X.400.
I haven't had any experience with X.400 and have mainly worked on Exchange 2007 systems but have somehow found myself working for a company that still relies on Exchange 2003 and X.400 to transfer email between its organizations.
I have been tasked with an IT refresh for one organization to upgrade the existing 2003 domain as well as the Exchange 2003 organization. Since Exchange 2007 onwards does not support X.400 and Exchange 2003 is apparently not supported on a Windows 2008 R2 Domain, I desparately need to find a workaround without the additional cost of third party plug-ins.
Firstly, I need to understand X.400.
-I have setup a lab with two connected subnets with a Windows 2003 domain configured on each subnet. Single DC hosting the GC and all the FSMO roles.
-I have installed the first Exchange 2003 server in each domain. All the default settings applied - i.e. First Organization etc.
-I have created test accounts and mailboxes. Each user has a default X.400 address.
-I have created the X.400 transport stack (I think this is the correct terminology!)
-I have created the X.400 connector. I have configured the address space, stack and general settings (remote server etc) however I have no idea if I have done this correctly. Maybe you can advise what the minimum required settings are!
I created a contact in the first domain for a recipient in the second domain, but when I send the email using an outlook client, I get an NDR saying the recipient does not exist on the other domain. Is there something I'm missing? I'm not convinced I have done everything required to make the connection or if I have created the contacts X.400 address properly.
I can't seem to find much online. Is there a simple step-by-step guide on how to configure this? If anyone can help me establish X.400 connectivity between the two systems in the first instance, it would be appreciated. Then I can attempt the upgrades!
Thanks in advance for your advice.
StevieR