Earlier this morning, we released the Exchange Server 2010 Release Candidate to the Microsoft Download Center! The declared build number is 14.00.0639.011. The direct download link is http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c6d27da1-ba2c-4570-a491-c0d7b39ede8b
This build is compatible with both Windows 2008 SP2 and Windows 2008 R2 (from RC1 through to RTM). As we changed the store schema between the Exchange Beta and RC, there’s no in-place upgrade from the Beta release. However, we will support in-place upgrade from the Release Candidate through to the final RTM build.
I hope you enjoy all the new features in this build. Keep the feedback coming!
Paul Bowden
Release Manager
Exchange Server
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Here’s a quick start guide to get you up and running as quickly as possible with the new build:
Windows 2008
1. Install Windows Server 2008 x64 (Standard or Enterprise – but not Core or Web Server) and join the appropriate domain
2. Install Service Pack 2 from http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/dd262148.aspx
3. Install .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=ab99342f-5d1a-413d-8319-81da479ab0d7
4. Install the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Update from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=98E83614-C30A-4B75-9E05-0A9C3FBDD20D
5. Install the combined PowerShell v2/Windows Remote Management package (Windows 6.0-KB968930.msu) from https://connect.microsoft.com/windowsmanagement/Downloads/DownloadDetails.aspx?DownloadID=21268
6. For Hub Transport and/or Mailbox roles, install the Office Filter Pack from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=60C92A37-719C-4077-B5C6-CAC34F4227CC
7. Open a command prompt, and use the installation scripts from the \Scripts sub-folder on the installation media to enable operating system components:
a. For a typical installation of Client Access, Hub Transport, and the Mailbox role, run:
· ServerManagerCmd –ip <media>\Scripts\Exchange-Typical.xml
a. For a Client Access role only, enter:
· ServerManagerCmd –ip <media>\Scripts\Exchange-CAS.xml
b. For a Hub Transport role, enter:
· ServerManagerCmd –ip <media>\Scripts\Exchange-Hub.xml
c. For a Mailbox role, enter:
· ServerManagerCmd –ip <media>\Scripts\Exchange-MBX.xml
d. For a Unified Messaging role, enter:
· ServerManagerCmd –ip <media>\Scripts\Exchange-UM.xml
e. For an Edge Transport role, enter:
· ServerManagerCmd –ip <media>\Scripts\Exchange-Edge.xml
8. For Client Access server roles, run “sc config NetTcpPortSharing start= auto” from a command-prompt
9. Restart the computer
10. Run the Setup.exe program from the Exchange 2010 download package
Windows 2008 R2
1. Install Windows Server 2008 R2 (Standard or Enterprise – but not Core, Web Server or Foundation Server) and join the appropriate domain
2. For Hub Transport and/or Mailbox roles, install the Office Filter Pack from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=60C92A37-719C-4077-B5C6-CAC34F4227CC
3. Open a Windows PowerShell console window from the Accessories menu
4. Enter “Import-Module ServerManager” and press return
5. Use the Add-WindowsFeature cmdlet to enable operating system components:
a) For a typical installation of Client Access, Hub Transport, and the Mailbox role, enter:
· Add-WindowsFeature NET-Framework,RSAT-ADDS,Web-Server,Web-Basic-Auth,Web-Windows-Auth,Web-Metabase,Web-Net-Ext,Web-Lgcy-Mgmt-Console,WAS-Process-Model,RSAT-Web-Server,Web-ISAPI-Ext,Web-Digest-Auth,Web-Dyn-Compression,NET-HTTP-Activation,RPC-Over-HTTP-Proxy
· Set-Service NetTcpPortSharing -StartupType Automatic
b) For a Client Access role only, enter:
· Add-WindowsFeature NET-Framework,RSAT-ADDS,Web-Server,Web-Basic-Auth,Web-Windows-Auth,Web-Metabase,Web-Net-Ext,Web-Lgcy-Mgmt-Console,WAS-Process-Model,RSAT-Web-Server,Web-ISAPI-Ext,Web-Digest-Auth,Web-Dyn-Compression,NET-HTTP-Activation,RPC-Over-HTTP-Proxy
· Set-Service NetTcpPortSharing -StartupType Automatic
c) For a Hub Transport role or Mailbox role, enter:
· Add-WindowsFeature NET-Framework,RSAT-ADDS,Web-Server,Web-Basic-Auth,Web-Windows-Auth,Web-Metabase,Web-Net-Ext,Web-Lgcy-Mgmt-Console,WAS-Process-Model,RSAT-Web-Server
d) For a Unified Messaging role, enter:
· Add-WindowsFeature NET-Framework,RSAT-ADDS,Web-Server,Web-Basic-Auth,Web-Windows-Auth,Web-Metabase,Web-Net-Ext,Web-Lgcy-Mgmt-Console,WAS-Process-Model,RSAT-Web-Server,Desktop-Experience
e) For an Edge Transport role, enter:
· Add-WindowsFeature NET-Framework,RSAT-ADDS,ADLDS
6. Restart the computer
7. Run the Setup.exe program from the Exchange 2010 download package
Active Directory Configuration
a. The schema master must be running a minimum of Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1
b. The forest must be in Windows Server 2003 functionality mode (or later)
c. All Exchange 2010 servers must be able to communicate with a global catalog server which is running Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (or later)
d. Read-only domain controllers (RODC) are not supported with Exchange 2010
e. We generally recommend that you install Exchange 2010 on member servers versus domain controllers. This helps to secure your installation
