Exchange on Domain controller
I am setting up a new server for a client which require MS Exchange.
I have read that you should not run exchange on the domain controller, but no one really states why.
I run it in my small business with no problems but i only have 5 users. This client will have 60 at most.
I know this still isn't a massive so my question is with a powerfull enough server should this be fine.
I have read that you should not run exchange on the domain controller, but no one really states why.
I run it in my small business with no problems but i only have 5 users. This client will have 60 at most.
I know this still isn't a massive so my question is with a powerfull enough server should this be fine.
Hi crossfireit,
its not best practice but yes it will be fine, we have ours on a DC and will most probably stay that way with an upgrade as not once have we had issues
its just not MS best practice
Cheers!
its not best practice but yes it will be fine, we have ours on a DC and will most probably stay that way with an upgrade as not once have we had issues
its just not MS best practice
Cheers!
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You can run it on a DC with no problems. Make sure you add a shudown script in group policy or the local policy. make a batchfile that uses a "net stop" command to stop the information store and the exchange services.
If you dont, it will take 10-40 mins to shutdown your server.
Make sure you backup your server's systemstate if you plan to install AD + exchange on the same box. If AD has a problem and you have no systemstate you are screwed. AD restore mode is safe mode so you cant do much with exchange while in that mode.
That is why i would not install AD + exchange on the same box
If you dont, it will take 10-40 mins to shutdown your server.
Make sure you backup your server's systemstate if you plan to install AD + exchange on the same box. If AD has a problem and you have no systemstate you are screwed. AD restore mode is safe mode so you cant do much with exchange while in that mode.
That is why i would not install AD + exchange on the same box
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