The start mode for the Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service must be set to Automatic before Setup can continue
During the pre-setup readiness checks I encountered the following error: The start mode for the Net.TCP Port Sharing service must be set to automatic before Setup can continue This was easily solved by changing the service startup type to automatic:…
Configure Exchange 2010 to use multiple domains
As I own more than one domain name I need Exchange to accept email for them. While this can be done through the PowerShell I always prefer to use the GUI. Firstly, I’ll add the new domain into the Accepted…
Create a new SMTP Send Connector
In Exchange 2010 Send Connectors are required for mail flow to the Internet. These are not created when Exchange is installed so I need to create one before I can send any mail externally. To do this, follow these steps:…
Entering the license key on an Exchange 2010 Server
Now that I have installed Exchange 2010 the first thing to do is enter my license key – without this I won’t be able to use the server beyond the 120 day grace period. As I wasn’t prompted for the…
Installing Exchange 2010 as a standalone server
When running setup for the first time the splash screen is fairly familiar – it gives me step-by-step tasks that need to be carried out in order to complete the installation. The first two steps, installing the .Net Framework…
Preparing Active Directory
Before installing Exchange I need to update the Active Directory Schema. This is done by running the following command on a domain controller: D:\Setup.Com /PrepareAD /OrganizationName: MyCompany Where D: is the drive that contains the installation DVD and MyCompany is…
Planning to install Exchange 2010
It’s nearly time for me to install Exchange 2010 for the first time. Before I do, I need to make sure the server is powerful enough and has the required resources. In reality, it will far exceed these requirements as…
What’s new in Exchange 2010?
Exchange 2010 boasts many new technologies, features and services. High Availability Functionality Exchange Store and Mailbox Database Functionality Permissions Functionality Transport and Routing Functionality Exchange Server 2010 Deployment Assistant Administration Functionality in the Exchange Management Console Administration Functionality in the Exchange…
Welcome to Adventures in Exchange
Hello and welcome to Adventures in Exchange – a new blog about Microsoft Exchange Server. What is Exchange? Exchange is an Internet-compliant messaging and collaboration system for businesses to run an email server and share calendars, contacts and schedules. Who am I?…