Installing Exchange Server 2013 Pre-Requisites on Windows Server 2008 R2

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1. 

   Rao 15 Sep 2019 Reply

   Where did I get last 3 updates
   I am not getting on this links

2. 

   Aliasgar 27 Jul 2016 Reply

   Hello,

   I am trying to install exchange 2013 on Windows server 2008 R2 Enterprise SP1. I’ve installed all the required bundles as mentioned in this page. But, while installing exchange server 2013 i get the following error.

   “the path to the language pack bundle was not found or reachable ”

   Please help!

3. 

   Robert Jonathan 7 Jun 2016 Reply

   Hello Paul
   I have a problem installing a second Exchange Server 2013 multirole, have two domain controllers one Windows Server 2008 R2 and one in 2012 R2 Exchange are on Windows 2012 R2 the first Exchange installed smoothly and upgrade to CU10, in time install the second Exchange Server gives me the following error, any help please.

   Error:
   The following error was generated when “$error.Clear();
   if ($RoleIsDatacenter -ne $true)
   {
   if (Test-ExchangeServersWriteAccess -DomainController $RoleDomainController -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue)
   {
   $sysMbx = $null;
   $name = “SystemMailbox{bb558c35-97f1-4cb9-8ff7-d53741dc928c}”;
   $dispName = “Microsoft Exchange”;
   Write-ExchangeSetupLog -Info (“Retrieving mailboxes with Name=$name.”);
   $mbxs = @(Get-Mailbox -Arbitration -Filter {name -eq $name} -IgnoreDefaultScope -ResultSize 1 );
   if ($mbxs.Length -eq 0)
   {
   Write-ExchangeSetupLog -Info (“Retrieving mailbox databases on Server=$RoleFqdnOrName.”);
   $dbs = @(Get-MailboxDatabase -Server:$RoleFqdnOrName -DomainController $RoleDomainController);
   if ($dbs.Length -ne 0)
   {
   Write-ExchangeSetupLog -Info (“Retrieving users with Name=$name.”);
   $arbUsers = @(Get-User -Filter {name -eq $name} -IgnoreDefaultScope -ResultSize 1);
   if ($arbUsers.Length -ne 0)
   {
   Write-ExchangeSetupLog -Info (“Enabling mailbox $name.”);
   $sysMbx = Enable-Mailbox -Arbitration -Identity $arbUsers[0] -DisplayName $dispName -database $dbs[0].Identity;
   }
   }
   }
   else
   {
   if ($mbxs[0].DisplayName -ne $dispName )
   {
   Write-ExchangeSetupLog -Info (“Setting DisplayName=$dispName.”);
   Set-Mailbox -Arbitration -Identity $mbxs[0] -DisplayName $dispName -Force;
   }
   $sysMbx = $mbxs[0];
   }

   #

   Set the Organization Capabilities needed for this mailbox
   if ($sysMbx -ne $null)
   {
   # We need 1 GB for uploading large OAB files to the organization mailbox
   Write-ExchangeSetupLog -Info (“Setting mailbox properties.”);
   set-mailbox -Arbitration -identity $sysMbx -UMGrammar:$true -OABGen:$true -GMGen:$true -ClientExtensions:$true -MailRouting:$true -MaxSendSize 1GB -Force;
   }
   else
   {
   Write-ExchangeSetupLog -Info (“Cannot find arbitration mailbox with name=$name.”);
   }
   }
   else
   {
   Write-ExchangeSetupLog -Info “Skipping creating E15 System Mailbox because of insufficient permission.”
   }
   }
   ” was run: “Database is mandatory on UserMailbox. Property Name: Database”.

   1. 

      Paul Cunningham 7 Jun 2016 Reply

      “the first Exchange installed smoothly and upgrade to CU10”

      What are you using to install? You should be using the latest CU to install with, which is CU12. CU10 is already out of support.

      FYI, there’s no need to install any earlier build of Exchange 2013 and then upgrade to the latest CU. You can always install directly with the latest CU.

      1. 

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5. 

   Julio 18 Dec 2015 Reply

   I’m having an issue installing Knowledge Base article KB2619234. I’ve downloaded it but it gets stuck when trying to install it. It gets stuck on this screen for hours: http://i.imgur.com/uYS6LLB.jpg
   Even if try to cancel it, it gets stuck on the cancel screen. I know it’s not a Windows Update problem because I was able to successfully install other updates. What could the problem be?

6. 

   Hassan.. 24 May 2015 Reply

   Hi Paul,

   I am little bit confused while installing there are certain Question
   1- did i required public IP address for sending mail external?
   2- if i used outlook whether i need hosting?
   3- I try first time with internal IP address but the mail is not delivered on external

7. 

   Dianna Le Grand 3 May 2015 Reply

   Actually when someone doesn’t be aware of afterward its up to other users that they will assist, so here it happens.

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12. 

    Dan Lee 14 Nov 2013 Reply

    Paul! Love your work! Many, many admins owe you a big thank you for all you’ve done for us over the years! I just wanted to update the post here, “Add-WindowsFeature” has been replaced! Instead, use Install-WindowsFeature.

    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee662309.aspx

    Thanks again!

13. 

    nader 8 Nov 2013 Reply

    Other question please

    on 2008 R2 i need to run
    prepare schema, AD forest and domain or not

    FYI i am migrate exchange from 2007 to 2013 but for new server and also i will keep 2007 because i will migrate some users only not all database that is mean exchange 2013 & 2007 will be running on same AD and same domain name
    please advice

    1. 

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14. 

    nader 8 Nov 2013 Reply

    please let me know on windows server 2008 R2 not need to install These comands
    Add-WindowsFeature RSAT-ADDS and

    Install-WindowsFeature AS-HTTP-Activation, Desktop-Experience, NET-Framework-45-Features, RPC-over-HTTP-proxy, RSAT-Clustering, RSAT-Clustering-CmdInterface, Web-Mgmt-Console, WAS-Process-Model, Web-Asp-Net45, Web-Basic-Auth, Web-Client-Auth, Web-Digest-Auth, Web-Dir-Browsing, Web-Dyn-Compression, Web-Http-Errors, Web-Http-Logging, Web-Http-Redirect, Web-Http-Tracing, Web-ISAPI-Ext, Web-ISAPI-Filter, Web-Lgcy-Mgmt-Console, Web-Metabase, Web-Mgmt-Console, Web-Mgmt-Service, Web-Net-Ext45, Web-Request-Monitor, Web-Server, Web-Stat-Compression, Web-Static-Content, Web-Windows-Auth, Web-WMI, Windows-Identity-Foundation

15. 

    Fareedullah 19 Sep 2013 Reply

    Hello Paul,

    Do you have Exchange 2013 server videos uploaded somewhere?

    Cheers,

    1. 

       Paul Cunningham 19 Sep 2013 Reply

       No, nothing available yet.

16. 

    Leo 30 May 2013 Reply

    Hi Paul,

    Why do you need to uinstall C++ Beta Redistributable via the Control Panel.?

    What happen if you don’t?

    Cheers Leo

    1. 

       Paul Cunningham 4 Jun 2013 Reply

       It was a requirement during the Preview build but isn’t a requirement any more. I just haven’t updated this article yet.

17. 

    cuocdoi 1 Mar 2013 Reply

    Hi Paul,

    I cannot excite the commandline:

    =======
    %SystemDrive%WindowsMicrosoft.NETFramework64v4.0.30319aspnet_regiis.exe -ir -enable
    =======

    Window Power Shell displays error.

    Could you help me , please?

18. 

    cuocdoi 1 Mar 2013 Reply

    Hi Paul,

    I’ve 2 PCs with role as:
    PC1: Active directory
    PC2: Exchange 2013

    1. Could I install Exchange 2013 in this topology ? And assume that could you tell me that whether I can install Exchange 2013+Active directory in same PC, please ?

    2. If I can install Exchange 2013 in this topology, so In PC, which things will I need to install before deploy Exchange 2013 into PC2?

    Thanks,
    cuocdoi

19. 

    Mostafa sharaf 27 Feb 2013 Reply

    before run exchange setup we need to run exchangeserver.exe because if not run when the exchange check the prerequest it is not continue and have error message you are not on admin groups ,… and other groups

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21. 

    Sunil 9 Aug 2012 Reply

    Hi Paul,

    Your article are very good for understanding the exchange server. As per your guideline, I have try to install exchange server 2013 on VM’s. Client access server role is installed successfully, but the mailbox role getting error while installing.

    The following error was generated when “$error.Clear();
    if ($RoleProductPlatform -eq “amd64”)
    {
    $useAttachMode = $false;
    $fastInstallConfigPath = Join-Path -Path $RoleBinPath -ChildPath “SearchCeresInstaller”;
    $command = Join-Path -Path $fastInstallConfigPath -ChildPath “InstallConfig.ps1”;
    $fastDefaultDataFolderPath = Join-Path -Path $RoleBinPath -ChildPath “SearchCeresHostControllerData”;
    $dataFolderPath = $fastDefaultDataFolderPath;

    if ([System.IO.Directory]::Exists($fastDefaultDataFolderPath))
    {
    $useAttachMode = $true;
    }
    else
    {
    if ($RoleIsDatacenter -eq $true)
    {
    $preferredDataFolderPathRoot = “D:”;
    if ([System.IO.Directory]::Exists($preferredDataFolderPathRoot))

    1. 

       Paul Cunningham 13 Aug 2012 Reply

       Trying to install to C: or D: drive? I’m curious about that $preferredDataFolderPathRoot = “D:”; in your output.

       If you’re truly stuck try the TechNet forum for the Exchange 2013 preview. At this early stage I haven’t encountered all the install bugs cropping up for people.

       http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-us/exchangeserverpreview/threads

       1. 

          Sunil 14 Aug 2012 Reply

          Hi, Paul

          My Lab setup is as follows.
          Total 3 Servers
          1. DC
          2. Client Access Role
          3. Mailbox Server Role

          Client access role is installed successfully, but when i try to install mailbox server role it is getting above mention error. Installation path is C Drive.

          2nd Lab setup.
          1. DC
          2. Client Access Role and Mailbox Role

          Both roles are installed successfully in this lab setup and mail send/received working fine.

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23. 

    RobH 1 Aug 2012 Reply

    Hi Paul

    Great article. however i/m stuck at trying to install exchange 2013. my original install failed, managed to uninstall it and now when try to double click on setup.exe the only thing to shows is a little window that says
    Welcome to Microsoft Exchange
    File c:program filesmicrosftexchange serverv15binexsetupui.exe does not exist!

    what gives?

    1. 

       Paul Cunningham 13 Aug 2012 Reply

       Tried an uninstall and reinstall?

       Welcome to pre-release software 🙂 My own installs took a few tries on one of my servers, for no apparent reason.

       1. 

          RobH 14 Aug 2012 Reply

          cool thanks

          i will try until i get it working