Install new set of BES5 in Exchange that already have BES4
 

Hi,

I am facing a big challenge on Exchange + BES ...

We are using Exchange 2007 + BES 4 now. As we found many minor problems in our existing BES service. So we planed to create a entirety new BES5 which share nothing with our existing BES4.

We would like to know is BES support 2 set of BES (existing BES4 + new planned BES5) in a single Exchange AD?

I cannot find any document or KB in RIM which is related. Would you mind provide some hints or advise on will it work or how it can be done?

Fai

Yes, this wouldn't be a problem.
Just install BES5 as if it were the only BES in your domain. Create a new SQL database for BES 5 and it will be completely separated from BES 4.

You will need a separate SRP and Auth Key in order to run them both at the same time.

Thank you for your information. I have a follow up question. Sorry for I am noob in managing BES and Exchange.

For my situation, can I use continue to use BESAdmin in new BES5 or I need to create a new user (say BES5Admin).

Fai

For sure, you can use the SAME Besadmin account. No need to create another one.

Yup it will work fine. I have a BES 4.1.x and a BES 5 running in the same Exchange Collaboration Forest. Totally separate.