DOCUMENT:Q232383  26-MAY-2001  [exchange]
TITLE   :XGEN: The Exchange Server 5.5 Evaluation and Migration Kit
PRODUCT :Microsoft Exchange
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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Exchange Server, version 5.5 
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SUMMARY
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The information in this article is taken from the Home.html file on the
Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 Evaluation and Migration Kit CD.

MORE INFORMATION
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   This kit provides all the tools and information you need to evaluate
   Microsoft Exchange Server and to decide whether Exchange is right for your
   organization. These resources are designed to make migration to Exchange
   Server from your current messaging system as seamless as possible. In the kit
   you will find a 120-day trial version of Exchange Server as well as technical
   white papers and tools to ensure smooth migration and deployment.

   For the latest information on Exchange Server and additional migration
   resources visit

   http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/techinfo/deployment/default.asp

   Migration 
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   In this section you will find the latest migration tools and technical white
   papers to help you move from Lotus cc:Mail, Microsoft Mail, Lotus Notes and
   Novell GroupWise to Exchange. Migration content includes:

 - New Migration Tools for Lotus cc:Mail such as Microsoft Importer for Lotus
   cc:Mail Archives, cc:Mail Directory Migration Toolkit, and Excel Macros for
   migration of cc:Mail Distribution Lists.

 - New Microsoft Importer for Lotus Notes Mail, Microsoft Exchange Application
   Services for Lotus Notes, Microsoft Exchange Connector for Lotus Notes, and
   the updated Microsoft Exchange Migration Wizard.

 - White papers, best practices, and case studies help you migrate to Microsoft
   Exchange Server and Outlook.

   Improving Deployment
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   This section provides technical white papers and presentations that discuss
   best practices to help you improve reliability and availability of your
   existing Exchange Servers as well as information to help you improve
   performance and scalability issues. In the "Improving Deployment" section of
   the CD you will find:

 - Key white papers such as the "Best Practices for Exchange Database
   Management," "Disaster and Recovery Planning," and others.

 - Key presentations from Microsoft Exchange Conference 98 such as "Exchange
   Troubleshooting - How Exchange Reports on Itself," "50 Mighty Registry
   Tweaks," and "My Server Is Down and Can't Get Back Up."

 - Performance and Scalability information, including tools from Compaq to help
   you size your servers.

 - References to books and training materials.

   Collaboration 
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   To help you get the most out of your Exchange infrastructure, this section
   provides sample applications and technical white papers to help you develop
   and deploy collaboration solutions. The "Collaboration" section contains:

 - Sample Outlook forms.

 - White papers such as "Building Solutions with Microsoft Exchange and
   Microsoft Outlook," and "Microsoft Outlook 98 and Exchange Server Tips
   Tricks."

 - Key presentations from the Microsoft Exchange Conference 98.

 - Information on Compaq Work Expeditor, a single tool that focuses on the
   automation of the workflow process.

 - References to books and training materials.

   Become Year 2000 Compliant - Exchange Server and Microsoft Mail
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   This section offers detailed information on how to bring Microsoft Exchange
   Server and Microsoft Mail products Year 2000 compliant. In the "Year 2000"
   section you will find:

 - Service Pack 5 for Exchange Server 4.0

 - Service Pack 2 for Exchange Server 5.0

 - Updates for Microsoft Mail 3.5

   For more information on Year 2000 and Microsoft products, visit
   http://www.microsoft.com/year2000/

The Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 Evaluation and Migration Kit CD can be ordered
at http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/55/downloads/Trial.htm.

For questions about ordering the CD or the status of your order, please call
(888) 658-7230.

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