Installing Microsoft Exchange 2003

This brief guide assumes that you already have a domain controller configured with DNS, or a domain controller configured and a DNS server configured.

If required, you can install Microsoft Exchange 2003 and Active Directory (with DNS) on the same machine. Once you have your server (or servers) prepared, be sure to note down your domain name, and Administrator password.

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Step 1 – Prepare a Server for Microsoft Exchange

Install Additional Windows Components

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Step 2 – Prepare the Forest for Microsoft Exchange

You will need to run the following command: setup /ForestPrep

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Step 3 – Prepare the Domain for Microsoft Exchange

You will need to run the following command: setup /ForestPrep

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Step 4 – Install Microsoft Exchange

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