Chapter 7 -- Installing Exchange 2000 Server

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Chapter 7

So far, you've learned a bit about how Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server works and how to plan your Exchange organization. In this chapter, you'll actually get your hands dirty and install Exchange 2000 Server. You'll do this in four basic stages:

1. Make sure that your server is prepared for the installation.
2. Run the Exchange 2000 Server Setup program, click a few buttons, and supply some information about your environment.
3. Verify that the new Exchange services are up and running.
4. Apply other software that may need to be integrated with Exchange Server, such as Exchange service packs, backup software, and virus-detection software.

Regardless of whether you're installing Exchange 2000 Server as the first server or as a subsequent server within the Exchange messaging system, you'll find that if you select the right options, Exchange 2000 Server is not difficult to install. If you choose the wrong options, however, you may end up having to reinstall the software. For anyone involved in installing Exchange 2000 Server, this is a critical chapter.