Windows Server 2008 R2 / Exchange Server 2007 SP2
- Will Exchange Server 2007 SP2 support running Exchange 2007 on Windows Server 2008 R2?
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We always talk about listening to customers and sometimes this is written off by many as 'marketing speak'. In fact, we do take feedback seriously and no input is more important to our engineering processes than your voice.
Earlier this year we made a decision in one direction, and due to the feedback we have received on this blog and elsewhere, we have reconsidered. In the coming calendar year we will issue an update for Exchange 2007 enabling full support of Windows Server 2008 R2. We heard from many customers that this was important for streamlining their operations and reducing administrative challenges, so we have changed course and will add R2 support. We are still working through the specifics and will let you know once we have more to share on the timing of this update.
So, keep the feedback coming. We are listening.
Kevin Allison
GM Exchange Customer Experience
The latest update for this issue:
Supporting Exchange 2007 on Windows Server 2008 R2
http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2009/11/04/453026.aspx- Marked As Answer byElvis Wei -MSFTMSFT, ModeratorMonday, November 09, 2009 9:36 AM
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- There is no documentation regarding this yet, but I do believe that it will be supported.
~Christian edit: an incorrect reply.
- Edited byElvis Wei -MSFTMSFT, ModeratorTuesday, May 26, 2009 8:26 AMtypo
- Proposed As Answer byAmit TankMVP, ModeratorSaturday, May 30, 2009 7:17 AM
- Marked As Answer byJ-H Monday, June 01, 2009 1:14 PM
- Unmarked As Answer byElvis Wei -MSFTMSFT, ModeratorThursday, July 23, 2009 3:11 AM
- Unproposed As Answer byElvis Wei -MSFTMSFT, ModeratorThursday, July 23, 2009 3:12 AM
- Edited byElvis Wei -MSFTMSFT, ModeratorFriday, August 14, 2009 3:00 AMedit: an incorrect reply.
- Hi Elvis
thanks for the update.
Is my assumption correct that the last sentence has a small typo?
Windows Server 2008 R2 supports Exchange 2007 R SP2.
Regards
Juergen - Hi Juergen,
yep... I got a typo... It should be SP2... Thank you for your correction. :-)
- Elvis Hi Everyone,
A latest update regarding Windows Server 2008 R2 and Exchange 2007 SP2.
Exchange Server 2007 SP2 will not be supported to run on Windows Server 2008 R2. But if you have a domain controller which does not run Exchange, you can upgrade it to Windows Server 2008 R2 since it is supported scenario to run against Windows Server 2008 R2.
We will have a blog post or other similar communication in detail regarding this soon. I will update this post when it's available.
Thanks,
Elvis
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Hi Everyone,
A latest update regarding Windows Server 2008 R2 and Exchange 2007 SP2.
Exchange Server 2007 SP2 will not be supported to run on Windows Server 2008 R2. But if you have a domain controller which does not run Exchange, you can upgrade it to Windows Server 2008 R2 since it is supported scenario to run against Windows Server 2008 R2.
We will have a blog post or other similar communication in detail regarding this soon. I will update this post when it's available.
Thanks,
Elvis
Get the latest info about Exchange? See our team Blog:
You Had Me at EHLO
http://msexchangeteam.com/default.aspx
Elvis, please elaborate on your statement, as I am not sure what you mean with this: "But if you have a domain controller which does not run Exchange, you can upgrade it to Windows Server 2008 R2 since it is supported scenario to run against Windows Server 2008 R2"- What he means is that the DCs can be 2008 R2 as long as Exchange isn't installed on that DC.
- That is correct.
Stand alone DC/GC can be Windows Server 2008 R2 and it is supported to have Exchange Server 2007 SP2 work against these DC/GCs.
However there is NO support for any Exchange Server 2007 SP2 components (any roles, including admin tools) installed on Windows Server 2008 R2. Exchange Server 2007 SP2 will not even install on it - the pre-req check will fail during installation.- Proposed As Answer byswitch6343 Tuesday, August 04, 2009 7:03 PM
- Marked As Answer byAnanth RamanathanMSFT, ModeratorThursday, August 06, 2009 12:50 AM
- Unmarked As Answer byElvis Wei -MSFTMSFT, ModeratorMonday, November 09, 2009 9:33 AM
- Not even the admin tools? That is a huge let down. Given the advancements with remote desktop coming in WS08 R2, we were looking forward to building a terminal server for our IT staff with all the remote admin tools for our environment.
- So if we have to purchase a Windows license when Windows 2008 R2 is released we cannot then use that to build an Exchange 2007 SP2 server? We would need to run Exchange 2007 SP1 instead? Or is this also not supported?
- So if we have to purchase a Windows license when Windows 2008 R2 is released we cannot then use that to build an Exchange 2007 SP2 server? We would need to run Exchange 2007 SP1 instead? Or is this also not supported?
- Hi Rakesh,
Exchange 2007 (both SP1 and SP2) is not supported to run with Windows Server 2008 R2 as the base OS, but it will support in environments with Windows server 2008 R2 DCs.- Edited byElvis Wei -MSFTMSFT, ModeratorFriday, August 14, 2009 3:09 AM
- Glad I know this now: I have Exchange 2007 SP1 running on Server 2008 R2 Release Candidate. When I tried an upgrade it failed because of Exchange. I of course, disagree with this.
- Will Exchange 2010 be supported on Server 2008 R2 DC's?
Will Exchange 2010 be supported on Server 2008 R2 DC's?
None of Exchange version (except SBS family) supported on DC. It always recommended to install Exchange on Member server instead of DC.Amit Tank | MVP – Exchange Server | MCITP: EMA | MCSA: M | http://ExchangeShare.WordPress.com
- Is Exchange 2007 SP1 supported to work against a 2008 R2 DC with 2008 R2 Domain and Forest Functional Level?
- You say no version of exchange is supported on a DC but yet the following says otherwise:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb691354.aspx
Installing Exchange 2007 on Directory Servers
For security and performance reasons, we recommend that you install Exchange 2007 only on member servers, and not on Active Directory directory servers. Although installing Exchange 2007 on a directory server is supported, it is strongly discouraged. However, you cannot run DCPromo on a computer running Exchange 2007. After Exchange 2007 is installed, changing its role from a member server to a directory server, or vice versa, is not supported.
I think we all understand its not a good idea to do because security and performance but what about small businesses that cant use SBS server due missing features but cant afford to have multiple servers?
Thanks! - Oh yeh, my bad. I should have used "recommended" instead of "supported"! :b
Amit Tank | MVP – Exchange Server | MCITP: EMA | MCSA: M | http://ExchangeShare.WordPress.com
- Can you comment on when / if Exchange 2007 (in any SP) will be supported to run on Server 2008 R2?
- Hi,
Exchange 2007 ends at Windows Server 2008. It is not supported on Windows Server 2008 R2
Nitin Gupta (gupnit) | MVP - Exchange | http://www.nitingupta.in/blogs Exchange 2007 can be virtualized running on Windows Server 2008 on top of Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc794548.aspx
- So, heres the setup I have now.
Windows Server 2008 x64 SP2 running as a DC
Exchange Server 2007 SP2 running Mailbox, Hub Transport and Client Access.
I want to upgrade my server to 2008 R2, however from what I'm reading that is not supported.
Will the following upgrade path be supported instead..?
Upgrade to Exchange 2010 when it is released, then upgrade Server 2008 to R2 after Exchange is upgraded? Update: A article in team blog for this issue:
Exchange Server 2007 SP2 and Windows Server 2008 R2
http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2009/09/21/452567.aspx- Marked As Answer byElvis Wei -MSFTMSFT, ModeratorThursday, September 24, 2009 3:51 AM
- Unmarked As Answer byElvis Wei -MSFTMSFT, ModeratorMonday, November 09, 2009 9:34 AM
- I just installed it on 2008R2 STD that is running on Hyper-VAll you have to do is follow the directions - it was pretty easy. The only thing I didn't have right was the DNS suffix - but I'm sure a lot of you don't have a 64bit schema master - which is essential in running the Exchange setup commands. You need to transfer your schema master fsmo to a 64 bit DC and run these 3 commands on it after transferring.Exchange setup.exe /plExchange setup.exe /psExchange setup.exe /p /on:"Organization Name"Follow these 3 articles and you shouldn't have any problems.Works fine if you just take your time and read.
We always talk about listening to customers and sometimes this is written off by many as 'marketing speak'. In fact, we do take feedback seriously and no input is more important to our engineering processes than your voice.
Earlier this year we made a decision in one direction, and due to the feedback we have received on this blog and elsewhere, we have reconsidered. In the coming calendar year we will issue an update for Exchange 2007 enabling full support of Windows Server 2008 R2. We heard from many customers that this was important for streamlining their operations and reducing administrative challenges, so we have changed course and will add R2 support. We are still working through the specifics and will let you know once we have more to share on the timing of this update.
So, keep the feedback coming. We are listening.
Kevin Allison
GM Exchange Customer Experience
The latest update for this issue:
Supporting Exchange 2007 on Windows Server 2008 R2
http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2009/11/04/453026.aspx- Marked As Answer byElvis Wei -MSFTMSFT, ModeratorMonday, November 09, 2009 9:36 AM
- Regarding that Exchange 2007 will be supported on Windows 2008 R2 : Great news!
Will it be possible to in-place upgrade Windows 2008 RTM with Exchange 2007 (with necessary patches) to Windows 2008 R2? Or do we have to do a clean install on R2 and then move the data?
- I am gonna do a demo soon on Exchange 2007 so i am pleased to have fresh info on support of an upcoming pack this year to allow installation on 2008 server R2, thanks for updating me and my presentation ;)
- BTW, now that we know that it is possible to install exchange 2007 sp1 on windows 2008 server and in the near future on windows 2008 R2 server what about windows 2003 server. What would you say is the recommended OS to put Exchange 2007 SP1 on at this point in time. Windows 2003 suite of servers, R2 etc or Windows 2008 server?? Thanks in advance
- OK I am confused, will someone give me a simple yes or no answers?
Will Exchange 2007 Enterprise (SP1, SP2, or SP3) work when installed on a Windows Enterprise 2008 R2 Server?
With Server2008 R2 domain controllers?
Is this combination supported by Microsoft? - This TechNet document does a good job of spelling out the supportability matrix:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee338574(EXCHG.80).aspx - So based on the Matrix the answer is no. So what is all the BS that Microsoft is listening and will "In the coming calendar year we will issue an update for Exchange 2007 enabling full support of Windows Server 2008 R2. " that Elvis has posted?
- You can also try the new 'Exchange Deployment Assistant for upgrades or new installs'
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/exdeploy2010/default.aspx
Cheers, Stephen Edgar - Again,
What is the recommended OS to put Exchange 2007 SP1 on at this point in time. Windows 2003 suite of servers, R2 etc or Windows 2008 server?? I know it to be the 2003 but things are evolving quickly. Thanks in advance - Hi there,
just found this thread while i'm running into the whole "is not supported on 2008 R2" thing.
I've just installed Exchange 2007 SP1 (Hub,CA) on a Server 2008 Enterprise R2 x64 and was not running into any problems or hints that it would be not supported. Just as i tried to apply the SP2 update the message popped up. So at least Exchange SP1 installation worked out well.
Now i'm hanging inbetween ...
When will there be a fix?
