Hi,
I am an employee at an emerging company and we don't really have an IT
staff but it seems like I have been given the task to set this all up
since I'm the "computer" guy. We just purchased a new server with
Windows 2003 Server Small Business Edition. We just had a T1 line
installed from AT&T. We now want to host our own Microsoft Exchange
server. I need a really good detailed list of how to configure and
setup Microsoft Exchange and all other required steps. We currently
have our e-mail stored on a hosted pop3 server. I do know that we need
an mx-mail dns entry added but that is pretty much it. I am definitely
willing to tip very well if you are able to answer all parts of this
entire question. Thank you very much. |
Request for Question Clarification by
hummer-ga
on
11 Sep 2006 09:38 PDT
Hi phil2k,
Assuming the Windows Server 2003 is already installed on your server,
here is an easy step-by-step tutorial with graphics on installing and
setting up the email server.
Install and Configure the Email Server in Windows Server 2003 + Outlook Express
http://www.ilopia.com/Articles/WindowsServer2003/EmailServer.aspx
or if you prefer pdf
http://www.ilopia.com/Articles/WindowsServer2003/EmailServer.pdf
Configuring the MX Record (in order to make your server be able to
talk to other servers) is another matter -
How do I configure and test the MX Record for my Internet Domain name?
http://www.petri.co.il/configure_mx_records_for_incoming_smtp_email_traffic.htm
Hopefully that first link should get you off to a good start, please
let us know how it goes.
Good luck,
hummer
p.s.
If you need to load Windows 2003 -
How can I install Windows Server 2003 on my server?
http://www.petri.co.il/install_windows_2003.htm
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Clarification of Question by
phil2k-ga
on
11 Sep 2006 12:22 PDT
Hi Hummer,
Thank you for that information. It is quite helpful. Now, I have a
question. I will need to set this up this coming weekend, 15th-18th.
Are you very familiarized with Microsoft Exchange Server so that if
there are any glitches (which there always are when it comes to
setting up servers) you will be able to answer any relevant questions
instead of just searching for solutions?
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Clarification of Question by
phil2k-ga
on
11 Sep 2006 12:29 PDT
Also, just to let you know I need to setup Microsoft Exchange 2003
with Microsoft Outlook 2003 not Outlook Express. I will though however
require both the simultaneous ability of being able to connect using
Microsoft Exchange protocols AND also pop3 access.
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Request for Question Clarification by
hummer-ga
on
11 Sep 2006 12:47 PDT
Hi phil2k,
Unfortunately, no, I'm sure I'm not the person you are hoping to hook
up with. Your GA question is still open to all so hopefully someone
else will step up to the plate. If not, I'll try to help you out the
best I can if needed.
Good luck again,
hummer
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Request for Question Clarification by
hummer-ga
on
12 Sep 2006 05:33 PDT
Hi phil2k,
Just thinking of you and decided to have another look. The suggestion
in the following link to practice on a test machine is a good one.
Introduction to Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Installation
"It is more difficult to install Exchange 2003 than any other
Microsoft product. A list, as in shopping list, will not be good
enough; if you want to win the battle to install Exchange 2003, what
you need is a plan, as in a general plotting a military campaign."
"Exchange Server 2003 tip Get a test machine to install Exchange
2003, then you can practice with its quirky setup interface."
"Install Exchange Server 2003 in stages:
a) Setup /forestprep Exchange 2003 - setup /domainprep and /forestprep
b) Setup /domainprep
c) Finally plain: setup"
http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/exchange2003/exchange_2003_install.htm
Exchange Server 2003 Deployment Guide
? Installing New Exchange 2003 Servers
? How to Download the Latest Deployment Tools for Exchange Server 2003
? How to Start the Exchange Server Deployment Tools
? How to Install IIS Prerequisites for Exchange Server 2003 on Windows 2000
? How to Install IIS Prerequisites for Exchange Server 2003 on Windows Server 2003
? How to Run Exchange Server 2003 ForestPrep
? How to Run Exchange Server 2003 DomainPrep
? How to Install Exchange Server 2003
? How to Create an Answer File for Running Unattended Exchange Setup
? How to Use an Answer File for Unattended Exchange Setup
? How to Convert from Mixed Mode to Native Mode in Exchange
? How to Restart the Microsoft Exchange Information Store Service
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/2003/library/depguide.mspx
How to Install Exchange Server 2003
"After planning and preparing your Exchange organization, you are
ready to run Exchange 2003 Setup. This topic explains how to run
Exchange Setup to install Exchange Server 2003."
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/guides/Ex2k3DepGuide/c8d93db1-9b34-4112-8875-f053e238dd65.mspx?mfr=true
Planning for Your First Exchange Server
http://www.msexchange.org/tutorials/Planning-First-Exchange-Server.html
How to Automate the Exchange Server 2003 Installation
http://www.msexchange.org/tutorials/automate-Exchange-Server-2003-installation.html
MSExchange Tutorials
http://www.msexchange.org/tutorials/Exchange_Server_2003/
Configure Exchange 2003 Server
"Configuring your new Exchange 2003 server for internet email with
POPcon for downloading the email from POP3 mailboxes isn't hard if you
just do it step by step as shown in this configuration sample."
http://www.christensen-software.com/support/config_exchange_2003.htm
Microsoft Exchange Server Support for Outlook 2003
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011402531033.aspx
Configure Exchange settings for user profiles
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011402571033.aspx
Regards,
hummer
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