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Experts,<br />
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I am setting up a new domain controller on windows 2012. &nbsp;On a separate box I will install exchange 2010. &nbsp; &nbsp;When I install the Active directory, what forest level should be selected?<br />
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Would it be ok if i select windows 2012 forest level? &nbsp; or do I need to select a lower forest level?<br />
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Thank you
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Experts,

I am setting up a new domain controller on windows 2012.  On a separate box I will install exchange 2010.    When I install the Active directory, what forest level should be selected?

Would it be ok if i select windows 2012 forest level?   or do I need to select a lower forest level?

Thank you

Install Exchange 2010 on Windows Server 2012

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