[K12OSN] smbldap with exchange mail server

[Conrad Lawes]

Because of Exchange's reliance on AD,  you will have to replace before
removing AD.  I suggest setting up  vmware virtual environment (sandbox) for
proof-of-concept testing  to map out your migration strategy.

Cheers,
Conrad


On Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 7:07 AM, Rob Owens <rowens at ptd.net> wrote:

> I am willing to give up Exchange.  I was just hoping to take it one step at
> a time.  Toying with user authentication is risky enough (and a big enough
> job) without throwing email into the mix as well.
>
> Anyway, thanks for the response.
>
> -Rob
>
> On Wed, Jan 07, 2009 at 08:39:09PM -0500, Conrad Lawes wrote:
> > Exchange is heavily dependent on Active Directory.   As much as I love
> > Linux,  I would NOT recommend this route unless you are willing to give
> up
> > Exchange as well.
> >
> > Of course, there are many Exchange alternatives such as Zimbra, Kerio
> Mail,
> > and  Scalix.
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 2:15 PM, Rob Owens <rowens at ptd.net> wrote:
> >
> > > I have an existing Windows 2003 server that's running Active Directory
> and
> > > Exchange.  As part of my "baby steps" process, I'd like to replace the
> AD
> > > system with Samba/LDAP but keep the Exchange server for email (for
> now).
> > >  Does anybody have experience doing such a thing, and can anybody offer
> me
> > > any advice?  I fear that Exchange may complain when AD is turned off...
> > >
> > > -Rob
> > >
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Regards,
Conrad Lawes
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