One-To-One Instruction

How to install MS Exchange with a two user setup on Windows

Server 2003

Purpose

The purpose of this presentation is to demonstrate how to install Microsoft Exchange 2003 with two users on Windows Server 2003.

The users will be able to log onto the domain using a workstation computer (Windows XP) and check their email using Microsoft Outlook. They will have the ability to also send and receive emails to other people within the same network as them.

Background Information

Microsoft Exchange Server is a collaborative software server from Microsoft, positioned as a rival to the Lotus Notes / Domino server from IBM and recently challenged by a number of Linux-based competitors, first and foremost Scalix.

The use of Microsoft Exchange is very widespread in large corporations using Microsoft infrastructure solutions. Among other things, Microsoft Exchange manages electronic mail, and is thus a popular mail server.

Minimum System Requirements

To successfully outlay the installation, the computer systems in which are being used must be able to handle to software that is going to be installed.

Windows XP Windows Server 2003Hardware Recommended

Processor Speed (MHz)

300 or higher

RAM (MB) 128 or higher

Hard Disk Space (GB)

1.5 or higher

Display Resolution 800 x 600 or higher

Hardware Recommended

Processor Speed (MHz)

700 or higher

RAM (MB) 512 or higher

Hard Disk Space (GB)

1 or higher

Display Resolution VGA or higher

Implementation

After setting up Active Directory and creating a new domain, it is now possible install MS Exchange Server 2003 and allow for users to send/receive e-mail. For this document we are using the domain perisic.local.

Network Connection Setup

The first stage is to setup the network connection so that it is possible for the user to log onto the workstation and receive e-mails through the use of an IP address.

Click Start > Network Connections > Right click on first available connection > Properties

General > Right click > Properties “Internet Protocol” > OK

Network Connection Setup Select “Use the following IP Address”

Enter a valid IP address, subnet and DNS which the workstation PC can utilise

IP Address = 192.168.70.10, Subnet = 255.255.0.0, DNS = 192.168.70.10 > OK

Support Tools Setup

The second stage is to install the support tools on Server 2003. It is important that these tools are installed as they are critically needed in regards to the sending and receiving of e-mails.

Insert the Windows Server 2003 disc into the CD-Drive

Open My Computer > Double click on the CD-Drive

Support Tools Setup Open Folder(s) > English >

Standard > Support > Tools

Double Click on “suptools.msi”

Click Next > Enter Name and Organisation > Install Now > Finish

Windows Component Tools Setup

This setup allows support for certain operations to be performed in relation to internet services such as FTP and Front Page 2000 extensions.

Start > Control Panel > Add Remove Programs > Windows Components Wizard

Then click on Application Server and then Details

Windows Component Tools Setup Tick Application Server

Console, ASP.NET, Enable Network COM+ Access and Internet Information Services (IIS)

Click on IIS > Details

Tick > Front Page, Internet Information Services Manager, NNTP, SMTP, World Wide Web Service > OK

MS Exchange InstallationThe purpose of this stage is to install

MS Exchange Server to primarily allow the sending and receiving of emails within an organisation.

Insert the MS Exchange CD into the CD-Drive

My Computer > CD Drive

Double Click on Exchange Icon > Click on English > Exch2003 > Standard >Setup.exe

MS Exchange Installation The Exchange window should

now appear, select Exchange Deployment Tools

Select Exchange Deployment Tools > New Exchange 2003 Installation

When screen appears click Run Forest Prep

MS Exchange Installation Click Next > I Agree > Next >

Next

Create a New Exchange Organisation > Next > Name Organisation > Next > Agree > Next > Finish

Perform the same process for Domain Prep and Run Setup Now

Once this is complete, exit the setup by clicking on the “x”, top right hand of the screen

Error Check

It is important to check for networking errors during the installation of this system. Therefore, a process has been added to ensure reliability of the system.

After installing MS Exchange the process to check the reliability and efficiency of the network is as follows;

Click Start > Run > Type dcdiag

Error Check On Command Prompt load, the

command which to be typed in is dcdiag /s:%DCNAME%

For this example, the domain control name (DCNAME) is P1COMP8

Type in “dcdiag /s:%DCNAME%” > Enter

If no errors have come up, then type “in netdiag”

After this process, check to see if any problems arise, if any contact the network administrator

User Setup This setup is for the purpose of

users to be implemented onto the system, allowing them to sign in on their account from different computers through the domain i.e. perisic.local

Click Start > Administrative Tools > Active Directory Users and Computers

On load, Right Click on domain > New > Organisational Unit > Name the group > OK

User Setup Right Click on the new group >

New > User

Enter user details > Next

Enter password > Tick ONLY Password Never Expires > Next

Tick Create an Exchange Mail Box (ensure all details are filled in) > Next > Finish

Once completed, repeat process for one more user

User Setup Right click on one of the users

who is set to be administrator

Select Properties

Click on the Member Of tab > Add > Advanced

User Setup Click Find Now and wait for the

results to appear in bottom window

Select all results/objects with “Admins and Administrator” in the filename > OK

User Setup Ensure that the objects;

Administrator, DnsAdmins, Domain Admins, Enterprise Admins, Schema Admins have been selected and appear in the filed > OK

Click Apply > Close Active Directory Users and Computers

Domain Log On- Testing StageThe purpose of the user logging on to

the domain is to test whether or not they can successfully send an email and is the email able to be received. It is important to test this process as it is the main objective of the tutorial.

Log on to Windows XP system

Right Click on My Computer > Properties > Select Computer Name tab

Click Change > Enter details of workstation and domain

Click OK

Domain Log On- Testing Stage Set the IP address of the

computer so that it can network with the domain

IP Address = 192.168.60.10 Subnet Mask = 255.255.0.0 Preferred DNS= 192.168.70.10

Click OK

Domain Log On- Testing Stage Open Outlook and Select

Microsoft Exchange Server > Next

Enter the correct details to the Microsoft Server System

Computer Name = P1COMP8 User Name = mperisic

Click Check Name > Next

Domain Log On- Testing Stage Click on the New Message icon

on the toolbar

Enter the details for sending an email, making sure it is the user you logged in as, so the results can come through without logging off then back on

Type Test in the Subject line and Test in the text box

Click Send

Domain Log On- Testing Stage Go to Inbox

Click Send and Receive Icon

Email should be received, if not, close Outlook and re-open. If any other problems endure, retrace the steps of the installation

Setup Complete