Need help to install new Exchange 2003 2

[cc929]

Dear Sir/Madma,
I would like to implment a new Exchange 2003 server.
I have one Windows 2000 Server (Domain Controller) and just bought a new Server for Exchange 2003.
Before I install Exchange server, can I add the new server is a member server or add the new server as a Child Domain.
Please advice!

Many thanks in advance!

 

[Smorgan11]

member server should be fine. no need for a child domain

 

[luismagally]

As a rule, the exchange server should not be a Domain controller at any time. First test the installation in a test domain and then if successful then move the server into production. The exchange services rely much on Active Directory and on the AD DNS, make sure that the DNS for the AD is running smoohtly.