jfields 0 #1 October 24, 2001 Hey.Any of you other net-admin type folks out there know how to get a MS Exchange 5.0 server to 5.5? The only media we have at work is for 5.0, even though our system is 5.5. I see service packs to get from 5.0 to 5.0 sp2 and from 5.5 to 5.5 sp4, but nothing on how to get from 5.0 to 5.5. I looked on the MS site without finding anything really helpful. I posted to the MS Exchange newsgroup, but haven't gotten an answer yet. We have a license for the software here at work, but the consultants who set up the system before I started working here were pretty bad about leaving documentation and even the software they used to set up the systems.On a related note, how have people found Exchange 2000? Eventually, I'll get a copy to evaluate here, but I haven't done it yet.Thanks!JustinMy Homepage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #2 October 24, 2001 So... you have 5.0 running now, and you want to upgrade to 5.5? I'm confused because you said your system is 5.5It says your signature can be 100 characters, but I can only get it to accept 50. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fonz 0 #3 October 24, 2001 jfields> MS Exchange 5.0 serverSorry pal. I don't do Microsoft stuff.Blue screens,Alphons Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #4 October 24, 2001 QuoteSorry pal. I don't do Microsoft stuff.Do you think it's a coincidence that the two most famous things to be produced at Berkeley were 1) the UNIX operating system and 2) acid? Homer (reading Internet for Dummies): Wow... they've got the Internet on computers now? flyhi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #5 October 24, 2001 Wildblue,We have 5.0 on one new machine and 5.5 on an existing one. I'm trying to get the 5.0 box up to 5.5. Whoever set the first system up didn't leave any docs or discs beyond the factory 5.0 disc.Alphons,We are blue-screen free, but we stick with MS because that is what the boss wants. Oh well.JustinMy Homepage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #6 October 24, 2001 Well.... they are 2 different versions of software. And as such they require 2 different Licences. The 5.5 install can only be done off 5.5 media. 5.0 can only be done from 5.0. There is no way to apply "service packs" to upgrade. Sorry.A rainy day at the DZ is better then a Sunny day at work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 October 24, 2001 There's a few ways, my favorite requires a flame retardent suit, Jet A fuel, matches and some friends...AggieDave '02-------------Blue Skies and Gig'em Ags!BTHO t.u. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #8 October 24, 2001 Phree,We have a valid licenses for both 5.0 and the 5.5 upgrade, just no media. I know you can't use service packs for the upgrade, but I thought I'd find the upgrade available.Someone on the Exchange newsgroup said the only way to get it would be to buy Exchange 2000. That seems silly, considering that we have a 5.5 license and don't need to go to 2000.Ideas?JustinMy Homepage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #9 October 24, 2001 "a flame retardent suit, Jet A fuel, matches and some friends"You forgot to add "A Case of Beer""There once was a man named Enis....."-Krusty the ClownClay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #10 October 24, 2001 The reason they told you 2000 is because all Autherized Microsoft dealers were required to quit selling anything less then 2000 earlier this year. You can contact Microsoft and order just the media for like $15-20, but they require you to have a valid licence that they can verify first.BTW Exchange 2000 is a really sweet product, but way to overpriced.A rainy day at the DZ is better then a Sunny day at work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #11 October 24, 2001 QuoteBTW Exchange 2000 is a really sweet product, but way to overpriced.Isn't everything M$ sells over priced?It says your signature can be 100 characters, but I can only get it to accept 50. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #12 October 24, 2001 NERD ALERT!!Speed RacerThe problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind-Bogart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #13 October 24, 2001 Well, the replacement media was about $30, but our license info checked out and I should have the CD in a week or so.Thanks for the help and suggestions, folks!JustinMy Homepage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #14 October 24, 2001 "NERD ALERT!!"This.....from a man that has what kind of college degrees again? "There once was a man named Enis....."-Krusty the ClownClay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #15 October 25, 2001 Quote"NERD ALERT!!"This.....from a man that has what kind of college degrees again? Thank you. That WAS the pot calling the kettle black. JustinMy Homepage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fonz 0 #16 October 29, 2001 flyhi> Do you think it's a coincidence that the two most famous things to be produced at Berkeley were 1) the UNIX operating system and 2) acid?The former is called BSD, the latter LSD.Coincidence? Nah, prolly not :-)I'm only a BSD fanatic though; no LSD. Guess that makes me a wimp.Alphons Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
