[Wiseman13]

We were running Blackberry Professional Server on the same server as our Exchange server (also happened to be a DC...poor setup by the previous admin don't ask!).

I have since built up a new Exchange server and migrated all users over to that server. Now it is time to move BES, what would be the best method, I only have 18 users, to move over to a new, standalone BES server?

I was thinking initially that a knife edge cutover would work out just fine but not sure how that will work with me switching over to a new Exchange server as well? I expect it would work as I you have to install the Exchange System Mgmt Tools on the BES server and it should find the mailboxes appropriately from there, but wanted to be sure.

Is a knife-edge still the best solution for me in my situation or should I just wipe the users and start with a fresh BES install since I don't really have that many users and little to no customer configurations?

[knottyrope]

it is your call.

Knife edge should be fine.

ESM needs to be installed before BES.

[Wiseman13]

Thanks for the response, another question I had...

If I do a fresh install would I be able to have two installs going temporarily while I moved the existing users to the new one?

My assumption is no...

[knottyrope]

Not with the same SRP. It will get locked out by RIM.

Also BES Pro might be limited to one server on a domain, IIRC.

Cutover would be eaiest on you. No activations.

[Wiseman13]

Very good thank you sir.