About Windows N Exchange: Exchange 2007 Installation

Installation of Exchange Server 2007

Before proceeding with installation, make sure about the supported Operating Systems and supported domain controllers for Exchange 2007. Below is the lay out indicating which versions of Exchange are supported on which OS version and also which domain controller version can be used.

Supported scenarios for Exchange and OS versions:

Exchange Version	Server OS Supported for Installation
Exchange 2003	Windows 2000 Server SP4 Windows Server 2003 (All SP levels and R2)
Exchange 2007 RTM	Windows Server 2003 SP1 + SP2 (inc R2)
Exchange 2007 SP1	Windows Server 2003 SP1 + SP2 (inc R2) Windows Server 2008 RTM

Supported scenarios for Exchange and Domain Controllers:

Exchange Version	Domain Controller OS Supported
Exchange 2003	Windows 2000 Server SP4 Windows Server 2003 (All SP levels and R2) Windows Server 2008 RTM
Exchange 2007 RTM	Windows Server 2003 SP1 + SP2 (inc R2) Windows Server 2008 RTM
Exchange 2007 SP1	Windows Server 2003 SP1 + SP2 (inc R2) Windows Server 2008 RTM

Once the validation on above requirements is completed, we can proceed with installation of Exchange 2007.

There are two methods to install Exchange server 2007. One method using GUI and another is using the Command line.

1. For installation,we will be using the Exchange Server 2007 Setup Wizard. Login to the server in which Exchange Server 2007 needs to be installed. Insert Exchange Server 2007 media into the DVD drive. Setup.exe will automatically start.

2. On the Start page complete steps 1 through 3:

Step 1: Install .NET Framework 2.0
Step 2: Install Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
Step 3: Install Microsoft Windows PowerShell

Note: If you already have these installed on your server you will automatically be taken to the next step.

3. The physical installation of Exchange Server is the fourth step in the installation process. Once you’re ready to continue, click on:

Step 4: Install Microsoft Exchange

And in the Introduction window click on Next

4. Click on the I accept the terms in the license agreement option and click Next.

5. Select Yes or No for the Error Reporting option. In my example I’m going to enable this feature. When ready, click on Next

6. Select one of the installation types listed. I’m going to select the Typical Exchange Server Installation. In this window you may also specify the path for the installation; I’m going to accept the default. When ready, click Next

Note:

You can mix and match the roles you require, or install all roles on a single server for small to

medium-size organizations with only a few servers. The one role that cannot be installed with

the others is the Edge Transport role. This role is meant to be outside the Exchange organization (in the perimeter network) and therefore will not install with any other role.

7. In the next window you can specify client settings. Click on the Yes option if you think that one of your clients might have Outlook 2003 on his or her system.

If you are positive that all client computers have Outlook 2007 installed, you may click on No. When ready, click on Next to continue

8. Once the Readiness Checks are done running, click on the Install button to start the installation

9. The entire installation takes approximately 30 minutes. When it is successful you will see this window, on which you can go ahead and click Finish

10. You should update your Exchange server right after the installation. To do so, go back to the main install screen and click on Step 5: Critical Updates for Microsoft Exchange