MS CRM with Exchange 5.5

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We have a MS CRM client, who is using MS Exchange Server
5.5. The client is not planning to upgrade the existing
exchange server 5.5 to current version. They also do not
have an active directory implementation and are not
planning to upgrade to it.

We plan to have a separate active Directory implementation
for just the CRM Users to overcome this. The IG states
that an Exhchange server 2000/2003 can co-exist with the
Exchange 5.5 and be used for CRM mail integration using
the Active Directory connector(ADC). In this scenario can
we implement exchange server 2000 just to support mailing
requirements of MS CRM. Will there be any issues in other
users continuing to use Exchange 5.5 server for regular
mailing purposes.

Any inputs on this will be appreciated.

Thanks & Regards
SHankar
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Re: MS CRM with Exchange 5.5 by Georges

Georges
Thu Aug 26 04:08:03 CDT 2004

I believe MS Exchange 2000 is required.
Wait for Micorsoft Confirmation.
"Shankar" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:94d201c478a3$bdf57900$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> We have a MS CRM client, who is using MS Exchange Server
> 5.5. The client is not planning to upgrade the existing
> exchange server 5.5 to current version. They also do not
> have an active directory implementation and are not
> planning to upgrade to it.
>
> We plan to have a separate active Directory implementation
> for just the CRM Users to overcome this. The IG states
> that an Exhchange server 2000/2003 can co-exist with the
> Exchange 5.5 and be used for CRM mail integration using
> the Active Directory connector(ADC). In this scenario can
> we implement exchange server 2000 just to support mailing
> requirements of MS CRM. Will there be any issues in other
> users continuing to use Exchange 5.5 server for regular
> mailing purposes.
>
> Any inputs on this will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks & Regards
> SHankar


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Re: MS CRM with Exchange 5.5 by alex_simons

alex_simons
Thu Aug 26 23:14:04 CDT 2004

Shankar:

Your approach should work just fine.
Exchange 5.5 can run in parallel with Exchange 2000 in a mixed mode domain
(if they are in the same domain).
Your Exchange 5.5 users will still be able to use that server for their
email no problem.

Regards,
Alex Simons
Director of PM, Microsoft CRM

"Georges Khoury" <georgesk@netways.com> wrote in message
news:OXQb510iEHA.2448@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> I believe MS Exchange 2000 is required.
> Wait for Micorsoft Confirmation.
> "Shankar" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:94d201c478a3$bdf57900$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> > We have a MS CRM client, who is using MS Exchange Server
> > 5.5. The client is not planning to upgrade the existing
> > exchange server 5.5 to current version. They also do not
> > have an active directory implementation and are not
> > planning to upgrade to it.
> >
> > We plan to have a separate active Directory implementation
> > for just the CRM Users to overcome this. The IG states
> > that an Exhchange server 2000/2003 can co-exist with the
> > Exchange 5.5 and be used for CRM mail integration using
> > the Active Directory connector(ADC). In this scenario can
> > we implement exchange server 2000 just to support mailing
> > requirements of MS CRM. Will there be any issues in other
> > users continuing to use Exchange 5.5 server for regular
> > mailing purposes.
> >
> > Any inputs on this will be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks & Regards
> > SHankar
>
>


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