Microsoft® Exchange Server 2003 Unleashed

Initiation, Planning, Testing, and Implementation: The Four Phases to the Upgrade

This chapter presents a structured process for upgrading to Exchange Server 2003 and highlights some best practice recommendations to enhance the success of the project. The standard project management phases of initiation, planning, testing, and implementation can be used for organizations of any size. Between each phase is a “go/no go” step, in which the results of the phase are reviewed, and the decision-makers determine whether the project should move forward. Any problems that were encountered are assessed to determine whether they require attention before moving forward. This ensures that issues identified are addressed, rather than being overlooked, to inevitably ...