Grover McBroom
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Errors when installing Microsoft Exchange Server 2013
I attempted to install the Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 on a Windows Server 2012 R2, all updates installed, as well as SQL Server 208 r2, both are evaluation installs for 180 days.
This is the only computer we intend to use, everything on it, ColdFusion 11, SQL Server, and Exchange Server for SMTP with Pop3 mail. We have no use for the Exchange Server other than for pop3 mail accounts.
Anyway, when attempting to install the Exchange Server 2013 Setup, and checking to verify that Exchange is ready it runs the Prerequisite Analysis which returns the errors I attached here as a text file.
Not that I'm logged in locally using the Administrator account and ran the Exchange setup as Administrator.
It seems the Exchange Server wants to install Active Directory, and be a member of some domain I'm not sure about.
I've never installed Active Directory and don't want to take the chance of screw up the install of the OS which has taken far too long what with the problems of CF configuration with ISS 8.5.
I've read the Microsoft requirements for Exchange Server 2013 but it's far too confusing, as usual for MS products, if you're not an expert.
So the question is: Is it possible to install MS Exchange Server 2013, or any recent Exchange Server onto our current OS mentioned without requiring yet another computer to act as domain controller, which we do not have and do not want?
Again, other than our work stations, we have just the one Win2012R2 server and that's the way it has to remain. All we want is to control our own mail server locally, just like Hillary, and with no classified material at all.
If so, how do we get around these error messages?
exchange-install-error.txt
This is the only computer we intend to use, everything on it, ColdFusion 11, SQL Server, and Exchange Server for SMTP with Pop3 mail. We have no use for the Exchange Server other than for pop3 mail accounts.
Anyway, when attempting to install the Exchange Server 2013 Setup, and checking to verify that Exchange is ready it runs the Prerequisite Analysis which returns the errors I attached here as a text file.
Not that I'm logged in locally using the Administrator account and ran the Exchange setup as Administrator.
It seems the Exchange Server wants to install Active Directory, and be a member of some domain I'm not sure about.
I've never installed Active Directory and don't want to take the chance of screw up the install of the OS which has taken far too long what with the problems of CF configuration with ISS 8.5.
I've read the Microsoft requirements for Exchange Server 2013 but it's far too confusing, as usual for MS products, if you're not an expert.
So the question is: Is it possible to install MS Exchange Server 2013, or any recent Exchange Server onto our current OS mentioned without requiring yet another computer to act as domain controller, which we do not have and do not want?
Again, other than our work stations, we have just the one Win2012R2 server and that's the way it has to remain. All we want is to control our own mail server locally, just like Hillary, and with no classified material at all.
If so, how do we get around these error messages?
exchange-install-error.txt
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> There shouldn't be any conflicts at all.
Thanks Tyler. Sounds hopeful. But just want to be sure what you're saying, that installing Active Directory on the same PC server should not create any conflicts AND that it might solve all or most of the error messages?
If so, I'll remove the 1TB hard drive (drive C:) and clone it, then use the cloned drive to install AD so we have a backup just in case.
Thanks Tyler. Sounds hopeful. But just want to be sure what you're saying, that installing Active Directory on the same PC server should not create any conflicts AND that it might solve all or most of the error messages?
If so, I'll remove the 1TB hard drive (drive C:) and clone it, then use the cloned drive to install AD so we have a backup just in case.
Yes DC= Domain Controller.
It is possible to use your current server to create a domain controller, however Microsoft doesn't recommend it. I haven't ever attempted it myself but from what I understand the domain controller services can prevent some of the exchange services from starting correctly.
There shouldn't be any conflicts with your IIS etc.
It is possible to use your current server to create a domain controller, however Microsoft doesn't recommend it. I haven't ever attempted it myself but from what I understand the domain controller services can prevent some of the exchange services from starting correctly.
There shouldn't be any conflicts with your IIS etc.
Correct turning the Server into a DC will not affect the software on the server itself.
You can clone it if you'd like, I do not see any harm in that, however you don't need to.
You can clone it if you'd like, I do not see any harm in that, however you don't need to.
Most of your error messages look as though they tie directly to active directory.
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Looks like you're both saying that a second server will be required, and if so, we cannot, will not use it. I'll wait for any final comments then give the points based on what I've seen.
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Thanks for all your help.
Malmensa - Wouldn't want to use Windows 2003 server again as it's not supported, and yes, a 3rd party mail server is certainly a good idea. An example is IceWarp, excellent but minimum $1000 a year, every year. We used Windows 2003 SMTP and POP3 before but has no configured spam filter other than what you configure and the net result with all those NT accounts means we get hit hard.
Tyler and Spaz_IT - Will look into Hyper-v to see what we'd need to do but not using Exchange means we'll be looking for more 3rd party servers. Maybe Hillary Clinton has an old mail server she no longer wants.
NOTE TO EE:
"You must assign a minimum of 50 points to all answers."
What a MESS!
Assigning points to multiple people like this can be a nightmare. I spent the last 20 minutes attempting to spread the points the way I think they should be but was not able to do so and had to rely on the program to do so. The page does not need to reload each time, which causes one to lose their place and there are other problems. The EE interface here is one of the most idiotic I've ever seen and makes me NOT want to ask another question or return. EE should hire someone who can create a decent interface. This one sucks. I know this is not the area to make such complaints but frankly, I don't have the time to find it. Really disappointing.
Malmensa - Wouldn't want to use Windows 2003 server again as it's not supported, and yes, a 3rd party mail server is certainly a good idea. An example is IceWarp, excellent but minimum $1000 a year, every year. We used Windows 2003 SMTP and POP3 before but has no configured spam filter other than what you configure and the net result with all those NT accounts means we get hit hard.
Tyler and Spaz_IT - Will look into Hyper-v to see what we'd need to do but not using Exchange means we'll be looking for more 3rd party servers. Maybe Hillary Clinton has an old mail server she no longer wants.
NOTE TO EE:
"You must assign a minimum of 50 points to all answers."
What a MESS!
Assigning points to multiple people like this can be a nightmare. I spent the last 20 minutes attempting to spread the points the way I think they should be but was not able to do so and had to rely on the program to do so. The page does not need to reload each time, which causes one to lose their place and there are other problems. The EE interface here is one of the most idiotic I've ever seen and makes me NOT want to ask another question or return. EE should hire someone who can create a decent interface. This one sucks. I know this is not the area to make such complaints but frankly, I don't have the time to find it. Really disappointing.
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We have no Domain Controller if that's what you mean by 'DC'. Should we try to install Active Directory on this same Server? Would you think the lack of a Active Directory install represents most of the errors shown?
If we tried to installed Active Directory on this same Think Server running the OS and software mentioned, is it probable there may be some conflict running a DC with IIS8 and CF11, create a problem with websites all running on the same box? Can it all be done on the same server? That is the big question, one we don't want to get into without some advise.
Or are we forced to use a second server and if so, we will not use Exchange. I just don't want to install the OS again.