What are the full steps to retire and remove an exchange server that is still on our network even after our email system has been moved to Office 365 cloud over 2 years ago?
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2 on a WIndows 2003 Server SP2 still connected to local domain.
Our Domain controllers are windows 2008 R2.
ExchangeWindows Server 2003Active Directory
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Luis Moura
8/22/2022 - Mon
John
If there is nothing there, you can uninstall Exchange (going by recall at this point). You need the installation CD's to do this.
What do I do after I delete it? Shut down and remove server?
John
Shut down and remove server? <--- Yes, I think so. It is old, gone and thoroughly out of use.
Amit
Once you delete it, your Exchange is going or cleaned up. Go to AD and server for Exchange Server computer object, remove it and you are done. Then you and use it for other purpose. Format and join to domain again, if needed.