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Which Server to upgrade first from 2003 : Exchange Server or AD Windows Server 2003

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I am currently running an Active Directory Windows Server 2003 R2 environment (3 Servers)  with an Exchange 2003 server on one of the windows 2003 server. The goal is to migrate to an Active Directory Windows server  2008R2 and to Exchange server 2010 or 2013 environment. All new servers will be virtual servers.
Any best practice recommendation to which one should be done first : Exchange or Active Directory?
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Exchange is indeed install on a DC which does not hold any FSMO role.
What is the particulary of Exchange being installed on a DC ? What are my opions in this case?
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