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Remove On Premises exchange Hybrid and go fully Online
I have almost the same question as the OP, Keith Caines (well done starting conversation that lasted 2 years bud!). I am re-asking the question specific to Minimal Hybrid configuration
Scenario:
- Exchange 2010 with Minimal Hybrid configuration
- No need for ongoing sync AD with Azure/365
- All mailboxes have been moved to 365
At this point what is the process to retire Exchange safely and correctly? As I understand it...
- Replace DNS records with 365 tenant info
- Remove Service Connection Point from 2010 (AutoDiscoverServiceInternalUri)
- Turn off directory synchronization
- Uninstall Exchange
Am I missing anything? I'm trying to be careful because minimal hybrid does not have connectors and organizational sharing (IntraorganizationConnector & OrganizationRelationship) mentioned in the MS decom document.
Also AAD Connect does not have "Exchange Hybrid" configured.
One more thing, I'm not sure about is Remove-FederationTrust is not mentioned in the MS decom document and I dont know why.
So there are a few differences from retiring a full hybrid deployment and I dont want to leave some mystery setting in there that could bite us later.
I really appreciate whatever confirmation or advice you have! Thanks!
- MS_TechGuyMar 11, 2021Copper ContributorCan just recommend this blog post:
https://petri.com/hafnium-highlights-the-problem-with-removing-the-last-exchange-server- SimBur2365Jul 26, 2022Brass ContributorFor anyone coming here, this is now possible since 2019 CU12: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/manage-hybrid-exchange-recipients-with-management-tools