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The best thing to do is insert the Exchange CD and follow all the preinstallation steps that pop up on a checklist automatically before you install exchange. This will include some diagnostics and forestprep and domain prep.
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The best thing to do is insert the Exchange CD and follow all the preinstallation steps that pop up on a checklist automatically before you install exchange. This will include some diagnostics and forestprep and domain prep.

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1. Should i add the exchange machine first to the domain?<br />
2. Should i give a static ip to the server<br />
3. When should i run forestprep and Domain prep<br />
these are the small things i need to know and any others that i have to plan.
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1. Should i add the exchange machine first to the domain?
2. Should i give a static ip to the server
3. When should i run forestprep and Domain prep
these are the small things i need to know and any others that i have to plan.

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Hi,<br />
<br />
I have just created a new domain in my test domain with another Dc as DC2.<br />
Now i need to install exchange 2003.How do i start i have the software and hardware ready.<br />
Can i have the steps on the starting.<br />
<br />
Regards<br />
Sharath<br />
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Hi,

I have just created a new domain in my test domain with another Dc as DC2.
Now i need to install exchange 2003.How do i start i have the software and hardware ready.
Can i have the steps on the starting.

Regards
Sharath



Domain controller is ready.How do i install exchange

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