Server activation

Hi,

I am using a test machine to restore an exchange 2003 mailbox [our info
store is too big to restore to the live server]. When I apply the system
state of the machine, it requests activation. If I activate over the phone
[our standards mean we must keep it off our live network] what are the
consequences?


Thanks

Hello Confused,

If you have the license for one exchange server you have to buy another one.
Even for testing. You have now 2 Exchange servers.

For activation issues and also the licensing you should contact MS support
to get the best information.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> Hi,
>
> I am using a test machine to restore an exchange 2003 mailbox [our
> info store is too big to restore to the live server]. When I apply the
> system state of the machine, it requests activation. If I activate
> over the phone [our standards mean we must keep it off our live
> network] what are the consequences?
>
> Thanks
>

Or,
You could just start using Open Source Software.....instead of Exchange...

"bertmanphx" <> wrote in message
news:G1wMm.16073$...
> Or,
> You could just start using Open Source Software.....instead of Exchange...
>


Opensource mail servers are basic POP3 servers and only support rudimentary
services. They do not support the rich feature set (too numerous to mention)
and security that an Exchange-Outlook solution does. If you like POP3
services only and don't need the these features, you can simply use your
Comcast, Yahoo or whatever POP3 account instead of administering an
opensource box.

Ace