How to setup exchange server in a windows domain?

Question

I have a small windows domain based network of 25 xp client pc's and one Win 2k3 server. All the xp clients have Outlook installed and configured for a pop3 email account each. I wish to use exchange server 2003/2007 to provide better email mgmt services. Can I install exchange server ? I was told that it is difficult to install exchange as it requires a near perfect network with Active directory and other requirements. Mine is a medium sized orgn. Please help or point to a simple guide to me. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

It would be best practice to install Exchange on a seperate server. For Exchange 2007 and 2010 you will need Windows server 64-bit version.



Although it is possible, it is not recommended to install Exchange on a Domain Controller.



Exchange is not difficult to install. There are some things you will have to learn about it.



Since you only have 25 workstations, and one Windows 2003 server, you probably should have purchased Small Business Server which comes with Exchange! A great value.

Answer 2

To be honest you would save MUCH head pain "PAIN" if you bought a new server and windows 2008 server........i would use to machines for many reasons.





You must have IIS (Internet Information Server) installed.

When you install IIS, you should select the typical install that includes an SMTP component.



Make sure your networking has DNS setup.

If you use DHCP, the DNS setting should be set, if you do not use DHCP then make sure that you have entered your DNS server names. Exchange Server will use your DNS settings when it sends e-mail to the Internet.



You must have Active Directory setup.

To setup active directory, go to Start -> Programs -> Administrative tools -> Configure your server.

Select Active Directory from the left hand panel, then select "Start" in the right hand panel to start the setup wizard.



Select "Domain controller for a new domain"



Take the default - Create a new domain tree



Create a new forest of domain trees



When it asks for your full DNS name - enter the name of your domain that you have registered. This would be the name to the right of the "@" for your email address, such as "YourCompany.com"



Accept the Netbios equivalent of your domain in our case "YourCompany"



Select the locations you want to store the databases



Accept the location of the system folder



On the permissions screen select what is appropriate for your network; if all machines are Windows 2003, then select the only Windows 2003 permissions. Otherwise use the default for compatibility.



Create a password to administer the directory.



Review your configuration and accept by pressing Next.



After pressing next - the Active Directory configuration wizard will spend several minutes creating the directory for you. When it is complete press finish and reboot the computer.

Answer 3

Holly, sorry, teach is for pop3. the finished Outlook is taken into consideration necessary for replace. as quickly as you get used to Outlook, you will like it. that is my well-known utility. i've got have been given even switched over to Outlook at homestead. Contacts are a lot greater beneficial finished, Notes, job to-do lists are all very useful. And the Calendar, omg, you additionally can set conferences, invite others, see in the event that they're busy, and invite all of them in a single step!!!!! It sends them a message, and informs you in the event that they ordinary or not. It places it of their calendar at the instant! Stuff like that is impressive! supply it a normal attempt, you would be hooked genuine away!