[bentley45]

I currently have a very simple BES setup of ver 4.1.6.15 on Win2k3 sp2, w/SQL 2005 on the same server. Less than 100 users. Exch 2007 sp1.
I have a BB Router in the DMZ.

I plan to do an inplace upgrade to 5.0.1. In looking over the steps, it doesn't seem that complicated. Will everything, indeed, just transition over?

I push one simple application to devices. Will that be affected at all?

Any other gotchas?

Thanks for the info!

[cyclmpc]

It depends. How are you planning to do this migration? What is your process?

[bentley45]

In-place upgrade of the current server. I was basically just going to take the users down and run setup.

[buluks]

i think it will be fine, you got sql server 2005. my suggest you try to upgrade to 5.0.0 then 5.0.1.

always backup database

[cyclmpc]

Originally Posted by bentley45

I push one simple application to devices. Will that be affected at all?

I would suggest a new software configuration in the new environment. While it will not affect users that already have the software, it will affect the new users for the push. Starting a fresh config is my preference. Also, check your settings on the current software config as well as your IT-policy. The new BES O/S seems to be more finicky about security and what passed in 4.x may not fly in 5.0. Therefore, check with your vendor for BES 5.0 compatibility.

Good luck.