Exchange Server 5.5

Extended life-cycle support for Exchange Server 5.5 originally concluded on December 31, 2005 but was adjusted to end January 10, 2006. With the recent release of Service Pack 2 and all of the training offers and discounts available, now is the time to make the move to Exchange Server 2003. Leverage the resources listed here to consider your options – learn about the benefits of moving to Exchange Server 2003, get trained to prepare a successful upgrade, and evaluate special offers available now.

Benefits of Upgrading

•	Discover the Benefits of Upgrading to Exchange Server 2003 See how upgrading to Exchange Server 2003 can deliver enhanced security and reliability, reduce total cost of ownership, and improve support for remote and mobile users.

•	Learn About Enhancements in Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) Upgrade to Exchange Server 2003 and take advantage of improvements in anti-spam technology, mobile e-mail messaging, and mailbox administration available in SP2.

•	Compare Features in Exchange Server 2003 with Earlier Versions See how the features available in Exchange Server 2003 compare with those available in Exchange Server 5.5 and Exchange 2000 Server.

•	Look into Reduced Costs of Upgrading Develop customized cost estimates for your Exchange Server upgrade by using examples of upgrade tasks and associated costs.

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See Why Other Customers Upgraded

Read about how others benefited by upgrading to Exchange Server 2003:

•	Fujitsu Siemens lowered infrastructure costs.
•	CNF, a global enterprise, improved management, mobile access, and more.
•	Graphic Packaging planned 15-to-1 server consolidation, cut mail administration costs.
•	LandAmerica boosted productivity for mobile, remote, and branch office employees who access e-mail messages.
•	Basque Government IT Society called on Microsoft experience to review solution design.

Upgrading Resources

•	Access Tools, Online Training, and Other Resources Multiple resources can help you prepare for a successful upgrade from Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange Server 2003.

•	Exchange Server 5.5 Rides into the Sunset Is your version of Exchange going to carry you into the future? With the end of extended support for Exchange Server 5.5, now might be a good time to evaluate that question.

•	Sign Up for Free Webcasts Webcasts and training offer a way to learn best practices and tips from Exchange Server 2003 experts.

•	Attend a Virtual Lab Walking through an Exchange Server 5.5 migration can teach you how to take advantage of key features of Exchange Server 2003.

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Capitalize on Training Opportunities

•	Dell Training Pack for Exchange Server 2003
•	HP Chalk Talk Workshops for Exchange Server 2003 Migrations

Special Offers and Discounts

Take advantage of the variety of special offers and discounts available if you upgrade to Exchange Server 2003 now.

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Licensing Discounts

•	Licensing discounts for enterprise customers (500 or more personal computers)
•	Licensing discounts for medium-sized businesses (50–500 personal computers)

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Partner Pricing Discounts

•	$750 off HP Blade 1U Power/Enclosure bundle

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Windows Mobile Offers (US only):

•	Register to download the Windows Mobile Enterprise Resource Kit and receive white papers, deployment guides, demos, device choices, and solution provider information for Windows Mobile–based solutions.

Evaluate Hosted Exchange

•	Answer a few questions to find out if Hosted Exchange Server is the right solution for your business

•	Read case studies about others who have implemented a Hosted Exchange Server solution

•	Find a Hosted Exchange Server Partner in your area

Enroll in Custom Support

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Microsoft Services Premier Support

Custom support is a for-fee support option that provides specific coverage during migrations from Exchange Server 5.5. To learn more about potential custom support options, please contact your Technical Account Manager. Custom support is only available to customers with migration plans and Premier Support.

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