Install Exchange 2k on Win 2k

There is no good answer to this situation. You are being setup to fail in a major way that will affect your company for a terribly long time, especially if you are partially successful.

This is why there are numerous books on not only WIN2k Server but also on Active Directory and Exchange 2000. This is also why the MCSE 2k is such a sought after certification.

Bottom line, you need professional help and classes.

I mean no offense but it's the truth.

Sincerely

First step is to get AD up and running.
The configure your server wizzard can help you install AD, or you can run dcpromo.

If you don't have DNS installed dcpromo will install it for you and configure the zone file that you need.

Make sure that your network cards are pointing at your DNS server.

Once you get AD exchange is easy to install, you just need to make sure you have correct permissions - Admin and Enterprise Admin.

good luck

if you need some pointers you can email me.

chris@portmannet.net

good luck
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I don't guess honesty on a subject like this is appreciated at all. If we were to attempt to tell you in these postings how to do this, we would be doing a disservice to you, your company, and the task at hand.
I am terribly sorry such a complex task cannot be reduced to a 12 step program for you.
It has to start with either "Learn what you are dealing with" or "Hire a professional".
I know it isn't the answer you were hoping for but those are THE only right answers to this.

install iis inc. smtp and nntp
1.install support tools from win2k cd and run dcdiag and netdiag to look for configuration errors.
2.install sp1 or 2
3.run the active directory connector setup with the /schemaonly switch.
4.run the active directory connector setup .
5.run the exchange setup with the /forestprep
6.run the exchange setup with the /domainprep
7.run exchange setup.
8.In the dns you need to add MX record for your exchange server (in the forword lookup zone),assuming you registerd your zone with your isp.
for detailed info :http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q262/0/68.ASP
this is just the tip of the ice you will need
a book for sure .

What problems are you having with Active Directory? Be specific and I will try to help.

The following link contains step-by-step instructions for configuring E2K.
http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/techinfo/deployment/2000/E2KInternetConfig.asp

This won't be an easy task. Consider first outsourcing the basic instalation and meanwhile, take an exchange course.
or...
Put on the shield and go for it!!
1.- Install w2k with ad if not instaled.
2.- DNS should be set here, it's basic, the SOArecord (matching your domain name which must be equla to your internet domain name, and an A record for this machine, specifying the server's name and IP address.
2.- Install Sp 2 to Win2k
3.- Double check that the server is in good health, setup anothe wkorkstation and try to use the server resources BY IP and by names. This will check that dns is working...
3.5.- Create a service account to be used by exchange
4.- Start the exchange setup with the /forestprep option
5.- Start the exchange setup with the /domainprep
6.- Start the exchange setup, follow the assistant. For a standart instalation, give enter to almost every screen. Select a path with at least 2GB free for the information storage.
7.- ASk your provider, that you need to add MX record for your exchange server (in the forword lookup zone) (assuming you registerd your zone with your isp. )He should help you to set this up.
8.- Once installed and running the services, start outlook200 from any wks and configure your exchange properties (server name or ip address, and your userid (the same as defined in the NT AD).

Good luck