Microsoft KB Archive/130033

= XFOR: README: Host Migration =

Article ID: 130033

Article Last Modified on 10/27/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Exchange Server 4.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Exchange Server 5.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q130033



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Microsoft Exchange Server Host Migration Tools Support and Services

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Microsoft Exchange Server Host Migration tools assist in the process of migrating from the following host based messaging systems to Microsoft Exchange Server:

- IBM PROFS/OfficeVision - Digital ALL-IN-1 - Verimation Memo

These comprehensive tools provide host administrators with a means of migrating users accounts, private e-mail messages, shared information, attachments, documents, calendar data and personal address data to Microsoft Exchange Server.

To receive support and customization services around these tools, host administrators have the following options:

1. Microsoft Consulting Services. Microsoft Consulting Services is  providing services to assist in migrating to Exchange Server.

2. Independent Consultants and Software Vendors. A number of Independent Software Vendors and Consultants provide fee for service and products to assist you in your migration planning, implementation and customization.

See information below for contact information and description of migration services and products. Also see the Microsoft Exchange Server home page http://www.microsoft.com/exchange for a up-to-date listing of Microsoft Exchange Server compatible products and services.

3. Self support/customization. Included with host migration is tools and documentation that will enable you to manage your migration (documentation is located in the folder \migrate\docs). The source code for each tool is provided which enables your system programmers, solution providers or system integrators to support and tailor the tools to your specific need.

NOTE: The PROFS/OV, ALL-IN-1 and Memo host source extractors are not supported through standard Microsoft Product Support Services such as the Premier Support Plan.

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Attachmate Corporation 3617 131st Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98006 Phone: 800-426-6283, 206-644-4010 http://www.attachmate.com/

Attachmate Corporation offers SupportWare for Zip!Office connectiivty products and Migration Consulting Services

Attachmate SupportWare - a multi-level customer support offering specialized assistance on MAPI-to-host connectivity products including ZIP! Office Connector for PROFS, ZIP! Office Connector for SNADS, and ZIP! Office Client Connection. Services include toll-free customer support direct to Engineers.

Attachmate Consulting Services - include a wide variety of custom programming or installation assistance on any of our program products or utilities that assist customers with migration or coexistence strategies concerning Microsoft Exchange Server and IBM hosts. Services include a quick-start program, contract programming, migration assistance, coexistence consulting.

--- Digital Systems Integration Enterprise Messaging Services Americas: Digital Systems Integration Enterprise Messaging Manager 6404 Ivy Ln., M/S COP 1-7/9 Greenbelt, MD, USA, 20770-1443 Phone: 301-918-7732 Email: Enterprise.Messaging@cop.mts.dec.com

Europe: Digital Systems Integration Business Development Manager BP 027 06901 Sophia Antipolis, France Phone: +33 92 95 54 85 Email: Enterprise.Messaging@vbo.mts.dec.com

Asia/Pacific: Digital Systems Integration Consulting Manager 139 Frome Street Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia Phone: +61 (8) 235-7242 Email: Enterprise.Messaging@ado.mts.dec.com

Digital Systems Integration has a worldwide professional force of Enterprise Messaging and Workgroup Computing professionals. With a closely coordinated network of more than 450 experts around the world, many of them certified Microsoft Solution Developers, Digital can support the most demanding requirements of Enterprise Messaging networks.

MS-Exchange Planning Service: The MS-Exchange Planning Service is designed for the customer who has committed to the implementation of the Microsoft Exchange Server product as an enterprise-wide messaging infrastructure and wishes to migrate from or integrate with existing messaging infrastructure.

MS-Exchange Startup Pilot: The MS-Exchange Startup Pilot Service is designed for the customer who wants to evaluate a practical implementation of Microsoft Exchange Server.

MS-Exchange Integration & Migration Service: The MS-Exchange Integration and Migration Service provides the customer with a working Messaging Handling System based on Microsoft Exchange servers and clients. Installation, configuration, testing, roll-out project management and training are delivered to customer locations around the world. The service addresses coexistence between legacy enterprise mail (Office Automation) systems and Microsoft Exchange Server, as well as migration from Digital's ALL-IN-1, IBM PROFS, HP-Desk and other legacy E-mail systems, including directory integration, administration and management.

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Icom Solutions Ltd. PO Box 1240 Witton Birmingham U.K. B6 7UH Phone: +44 (0) 121 356 8383 Fax:  +44 (0) 121 356 0463

Icom Solutions has worked with over 500 of the world's largest organizations to design, build and customize automated office and workflow solutions. Icom Solutions offers strategic and technical assistance and the full range of systems integration skills to help the corporate organization to define and realize migration strategies from high cost, low function host systems to lower cost, high function client-server systems.

Icom offers specialized and off-the-shelf solutions to address migration to Microsoft Exchange Server from: Verimation's MEMO, IBM OfficeVision/MVS, IBM OfficeVision/VM, IBM OfficeVision/400, Fischer TAO, Computer Associates Email, DISOSS Library, Lotus Notes and Lotus cc:Mail.

Icom Solutions provides a comprehensive migration service which will cover the key issues in achieving a successful move. Business consultants help construct the business case for making the move to Microsoft Exchange Server to ensure the right level of sponsorship within an organization. Consultants can make a clear assessment of the starting point of the migration and define the optimum target architecture. Specialist planning services help organizations to plan and prioritize the transfer of users and applications and to address the areas of internal skills development.

Technical consultants provide a wide range of specialist networking and systems integration skills to assist throughout the process.

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Microsoft Consulting Services

Microsoft Exchange Planning Service - For large enterprises moving to Microsoft Exchange Server. MCS provides a focused planning service that evaluates the customer's current messaging and network infrastructure in light of their business objectives. Based on that evaluation, MCS produces a preliminary Microsoft Exchange Server messaging design, highlights key technical and migration issues unique to the customer, and provides recommendations for testing, piloting, and migration resources.

In addition to the planning service noted above, MCS can assist organizations with every aspect of their move to MS Exchange Server, from piloting through deployment. With an emphasis on knowledge transfer, MCS staff work closely with the customer's technical staff and third-parties to ensure a successful migration to Microsoft Exchange Server.

To find out more about Microsoft Consulting Exchange Server Migration Services, contact your Microsoft account representative, or call (800) 426-9400. In Canada, call Microsoft Canada at (905) 568-0434. Outside the United States or Canada, contact your local Microsoft office.

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SysTEAMus Corporation Suite #2800 6855 Jimmy Carter Blvd. Norcross, GA 30071 Phone:  (770) 417-1251 Fax:    (770) 417-1909

SysTEAMus Corporation is a software engineering firm that specializes in the design, development, and implementation of client/server systems, electronic messaging applications, and Digital ALL-IN-1 systems.

SysTEAMus Exchange Migration Service is a specially tailored consulting engagement aimed at assisting organizations integrating with or making the transition from Digital's ALL-IN-1 system to Microsoft's Exchange Server. The service includes the necessary up-front planning to insure a smooth transition. Additionally, the service is flexible in nature and can be adjusted in scope to accommodate any size organization as either a supplement to internal staff or as a "we do it all" engagement. Services include migration of ALL-IN-1 applications to Visual Basic.

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