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Microsoft Exchange On Whs

Started by gbsilp , Dec 01 2011 02:51 PM

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gbsilp

Posted 01 December 2011 - 02:51 PM

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Hi guys, not sure if this is the correct place; apologies if not. I have a home office network with 4 computers running Windows 7 Home and was thinking about getting a server for centralised file storage, backup, network access and microsoft exchange (running outlook using IMAP is a real pain plus don't want a hosted exchange). Is it possible to get microsoft exchange running on WHS? I don't want SBS (network is very simple) and I have been told it doesn't work with Windows 7 Home and would have to upgrade all the operating systems on the computers. So, is there anyway to get microsoft exchange to run on a WHS? thanks

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Ian

Posted 01 December 2011 - 06:07 PM

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I beleive it is possible - but to do so you lose other functions of the WHS. If you hunt round the threads there is one that discusses it.
I run exchange on SBS 2011 and keep my WHS for other things!

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Drashna Jaelre (WGS)

Posted 02 December 2011 - 06:26 PM

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Exchange Requires a domain controller. WHS2011 blocks you from "promoting" it to a domain controller. Which means, you cannot install Exchange to WHS2011. There are other email applications that you can use on WHS2011, though.

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oj88

Posted 20 April 2012 - 05:56 AM

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@gbsilp,

As Ian implied (sort of), I'd say that SBS2011 is more appropriate for your home business setting. It has a built-in domain controller and Exchange. It is a LOT more easier to setup than deploying a full-blown Domain controller and Exchange server. SBS2011 supports up to 25 users and 25 devices.