Exchange Server 2013 System Requirement

Hello all,
I have SBS 2003 installed in our system which runs active directory and exchange server 2003 on the same server hardware,
and I was wandering if I would be able to use active directory from SBS 2003 in Exchange server 2013. In the TechNet website, it only includes Windows server 2003 standard and enterprise edition. Is SBS included in the list?
We will be installing Exchange server 2013 on windows server 2012 on a different server hardware and previous server
will only work as AD and domain controller

I recommend that you post this in the SBS Forum: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/smallbusinessserver/threads
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Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Cumulative Update 7 Setup - Active Directory Topology service on server 'TopologyClientTcpEndpoint (localhost)' returned an error - Set-SharedConfigDC

What am I trying to do?
I have tried installing Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Cumulative Update 7 Setup on a fresh install of Windows Server 2012 R2 but it gets stuck when running the setup exe on Step 8 of 14 “Mailbox Transport Service” I have included full
error logs at the bottom of the page but the basics are in order it will throw which loop around are:
[01/20/2015 17:13:20.0084] [2] Beginning processing Set-SharedConfigDC
[01/20/2015 17:13:20.0178] [2] The call to Microsoft Exchange Active Directory Topology service on server 'TopologyClientTcpEndpoint (localhost)' returned an error. Error details No Minimal Required Number of Suitable Directory Servers
Found in Forest mydomain.com Site Default-First-Site and connected Sites..
[01/20/2015 17:13:20.0178] [2] No Minimal Required Number of Suitable Directory Servers Found in Forest mydomain.com Site Default-First-Site and connected Sites.
Exchange is currently running in the envirmonet on 2010 Sp3 I am installing 2013 CU7 fresh so I can migrate the databases over.
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2 X DC on domain and forest functional level 2008R2 both writable
1 X fresh install of Windows 2012 R2 which is domain joined
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Checked Ipv6 is enabled on all DC NICS and Existing Exchange Servers
Rebooted every server
Run setup as Administrator
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Tried adding "Exchange Server" or "Exchange Enterprise Servers" to the group policy and doing the relevant gpupdate /force and reboot :
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Security Settings + Local Policies
User Rights Assignment Mange auditing and security log
Turned off firewall on DC and Exchange Server even stopped the service
Turned off all AV on the DC and Exchange Server
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Done the obvious ping tests all round which confirms connectivity
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setup.exe /PrepareSchema /IacceptExchangeServerLicenseTerms
Making sure the following path has full permissions:
EXCHANGE14:\Current\Release\Shared\Datacenter\Setup
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Microsoft Exchange Active Directory Topology Service
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Error:
The following error was generated when "$error.Clear();
$maxWait = New-TimeSpan -Minutes 8
$timeout = Get-Date;
$timeout = $timeout.Add($maxWait);
$currTime = Get-Date;
$successfullySetConfigDC = $false;
while($currTime -le $timeout)
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try
Set-SharedConfigDC -DomainController $RoleDomainController -ErrorVariable setSharedCDCErrors -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue;
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if($successfullySetConfigDC)
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catch
Write-ExchangeSetupLog -Info ("An exception ocurred while setting shared config DC. Exception: " + $_.Exception.Message);
Write-ExchangeSetupLog -Info ("Waiting 30 seconds before attempting again.");
Start-Sleep -Seconds 30;
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if( -not $successfullySetConfigDC)
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" was run: "System.Exception: Unable to set shared config DC.
at Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.WriteError(Exception exception, ErrorCategory category, Object target, Boolean reThrow, String helpUrl)
at Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.WriteError(Exception exception, ErrorCategory category, Object target)
at Microsoft.Exchange.Management.Deployment.WriteExchangeSetupLog.InternalProcessRecord()
at Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.<ProcessRecord>b__b()
at Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.InvokeRetryableFunc(String funcName, Action func, Boolean terminatePipelineIfFailed)".
Exchange logs which have been written:
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'{ mydomain.com}'
[01/20/2015 17:13:20.0084] [2] User specified parameters:
-DomainController:mydomain.com' -ErrorVariable:'setSharedCDCErrors' -ErrorAction:'SilentlyContinue'
[01/20/2015 17:13:20.0084] [2] Beginning processing Set-SharedConfigDC
[01/20/2015 17:13:20.0178] [2] The call to Microsoft Exchange Active Directory Topology service on server 'TopologyClientTcpEndpoint (localhost)' returned an error. Error details No Minimal Required Number of Suitable Directory Servers
Found in Forest mydomain.com Site Default-First-Site and connected Sites..
[01/20/2015 17:13:20.0178] [2] No Minimal Required Number of Suitable Directory Servers Found in Forest mydomain.com Site Default-First-Site and connected Sites.
[01/20/2015 17:13:20.0178] [2] The call to Microsoft Exchange Active Directory Topology service on server 'TopologyClientTcpEndpoint (localhost)' returned an error. Error details No Minimal Required Number of Suitable Directory Servers
Found in Forest mydomain.com Site Default-First-Site and connected Sites..
[01/20/2015 17:13:20.0178] [2] No Minimal Required Number of Suitable Directory Servers Found in Forest mydomain.com Site Default-First-Site and connected Sites.
[01/20/2015 17:13:20.0178] [2] Ending processing Set-SharedConfigDC
[01/20/2015 17:13:20.0193] [2] Beginning processing Write-ExchangeSetupLog
[01/20/2015 17:13:20.0193] [2] An error ocurred while setting shared config DC. Error: The call to Microsoft Exchange Active Directory Topology service on server 'TopologyClientTcpEndpoint (localhost)' returned an error. Error details
No Minimal Required Number of Suitable Directory Servers Found in Forest mydomain.com Site Default-First-Site and connected Sites..
[01/20/2015 17:13:20.0193] [2] Ending processing Write-ExchangeSetupLog
[01/20/2015 17:13:20.0193] [2] Beginning processing Write-ExchangeSetupLog
[01/20/2015 17:13:20.0193] [2] Waiting 30 seconds before attempting again.
[01/20/2015 17:13:20.0193] [2] Ending processing Write-ExchangeSetupLog
[01/20/2015 17:13:50.0195] [2] Beginning processing Write-ExchangeSetupLog
[01/20/2015 17:13:50.0273] [2] [ERROR] Unable to set shared config DC.
[01/20/2015 17:13:50.0273] [2] [ERROR] Unable to set shared config DC.
[01/20/2015 17:13:50.0288] [2] Ending processing Write-ExchangeSetupLog
[01/20/2015 17:13:50.0288] [1] The following 1 error(s) occurred during task execution:
[01/20/2015 17:13:50.0288] [1] 0. ErrorRecord: Unable to set shared config DC.
[01/20/2015 17:13:50.0288] [1] 0. ErrorRecord: System.Exception: Unable to set shared config DC.
   at Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.WriteError(Exception exception, ErrorCategory category, Object target, Boolean reThrow, String helpUrl)
   at Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.WriteError(Exception exception, ErrorCategory category, Object target)
   at Microsoft.Exchange.Management.Deployment.WriteExchangeSetupLog.InternalProcessRecord()
   at Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.<ProcessRecord>b__b()
   at Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.InvokeRetryableFunc(String funcName, Action func, Boolean terminatePipelineIfFailed)
[01/20/2015 17:13:50.0288] [1] [ERROR] The following error was generated when "$error.Clear();
$maxWait = New-TimeSpan -Minutes 8
$timeout = Get-Date;
$timeout = $timeout.Add($maxWait);
$currTime = Get-Date;
$successfullySetConfigDC = $false;
while($currTime -le $timeout)
$setSharedCDCErrors = @();
try
Set-SharedConfigDC -DomainController $RoleDomainController -ErrorVariable setSharedCDCErrors -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue;
$successfullySetConfigDC = ($setSharedCDCErrors.Count -eq 0);
if($successfullySetConfigDC)
break;
Write-ExchangeSetupLog -Info ("An error ocurred while setting shared config DC. Error: " + $setSharedCDCErrors[0]);
catch
Write-ExchangeSetupLog -Info ("An exception ocurred while setting shared config DC. Exception: " + $_.Exception.Message);
Write-ExchangeSetupLog -Info ("Waiting 30 seconds before attempting again.");
Start-Sleep -Seconds 30;
$currTime = Get-Date;
if( -not $successfullySetConfigDC)
Write-ExchangeSetupLog -Error "Unable to set shared config DC.";
        " was run: "System.Exception: Unable to set shared config DC.
   at Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.WriteError(Exception exception, ErrorCategory category, Object target, Boolean reThrow, String helpUrl)
   at Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.WriteError(Exception exception, ErrorCategory category, Object target)
   at Microsoft.Exchange.Management.Deployment.WriteExchangeSetupLog.InternalProcessRecord()
   at Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.<ProcessRecord>b__b()
   at Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.InvokeRetryableFunc(String funcName, Action func, Boolean terminatePipelineIfFailed)".
[01/20/2015 17:13:50.0288] [1] [ERROR] Unable to set shared config DC.
[01/20/2015 17:13:50.0288] [1] [ERROR-REFERENCE] Id=AllADRolesCommonServiceControl___ee47ab1c06fb47919398e2e95ed99c6c Component=EXCHANGE14:\Current\Release\Shared\Datacenter\Setup
[01/20/2015 17:13:50.0288] [1] Setup is stopping now because of one or more critical errors.
[01/20/2015 17:13:50.0288] [1] Finished executing component tasks.
[01/20/2015 17:13:50.0304] [1] Ending processing Install-BridgeheadRole
Windows Event Viewer:
Process Microsoft.Exchange.Directory.TopologyService.exe (PID=5276) Forest mydomain.com. Exchange Active Directory Provider couldn't find minimal required number of suitable Global Catalog servers
in either the local site 'Default-First-Site' or the following sites:

Hi apl228,
1. Please make sure the IPv6 is enabled.
2. Please make sure the account that install Exchange server has Administrator permission.
3. Please make sure DNS has been configured correctly.
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Mavis Huang
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Best practice on mailbox database size & we need how many server for deployment exchange server 2013

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We have an server that runs Microsoft exchange server 2007 with the following specification:
4 servers: Hub&CAS1 & Hub&CAS2 & Mailbox1 & Mailbox2
Operating System : Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise x64
6 mailbox databases
1500 Mailboxes
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I want to upgrade the exchange server 2007 to exchange server 2013 and implement the following details:
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How many
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required for this migration<ins cite="mailto:Mohammad%20Ashouri" datetime="2014-05-18T22:41"></ins>?
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You will also need to check server role requirement in exchange 2013. Please go through this link to calculate the server role requirement : http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2013/05/14/released-exchange-2013-server-role-requirements-calculator.aspx
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So started setting up Exchange 2013 and ran into a random issue regarding the OAB. Resolved by deleting/recreating the OAB in Exchange 2010.
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[06/12/2014 20:05:19.0860] [0] **********************************************
[06/12/2014 20:05:19.0876] [0] Starting Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Setup
[06/12/2014 20:05:19.0876] [0] **********************************************
[06/12/2014 20:05:19.0876] [0] Local time zone: (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
[06/12/2014 20:05:19.0876] [0] Operating system version: Microsoft Windows NT 6.2.9200.0.
[06/12/2014 20:05:19.0876] [0] Setup version: 15.0.516.32.
[06/12/2014 20:05:19.0876] [0] Logged on user: DOMAIN\Admin.
[06/12/2014 20:05:19.0954] [0] Command Line Parameter Name='sourcedir', Value='F:\'.
[06/12/2014 20:05:19.0954] [0] Command Line Parameter Name='mode', Value='Install'.
[06/12/2014 20:05:19.0969] [0] RuntimeAssembly was started with the following command: '/sourcedir:F: /mode:Install'.
[06/12/2014 20:05:20.0344] [0] The following roles are installed: BridgeheadRole ClientAccessRole MailboxRole UnifiedMessagingRole AdminToolsRole
[06/12/2014 20:05:21.0391] [0] Setup is choosing the domain controller to use
[06/12/2014 20:05:21.0595] [0] The MSExchangeADTopology has a persisted domain controller: DOMAIN CONTROLLER
[06/12/2014 20:05:22.0485] [0] PrepareAD has been run, and has replicated to this domain controller; so setup will use DOMAIN CONTROLLER
[06/12/2014 20:05:22.0485] [0] Setup is choosing a global catalog...
[06/12/2014 20:05:22.0516] [0] Setup has chosen the global catalog server DOMAIN CONTROLLER.
[06/12/2014 20:05:22.0516] [0] Setup will use the domain controller 'DOMAIN CONTROLLER'.
[06/12/2014 20:05:22.0516] [0] Setup will use the global catalog 'DOMAIN CONTROLLER'.
[06/12/2014 20:05:22.0516] [0] Exchange configuration container for the organization is 'CN=Microsoft Exchange,CN=Services,CN=Configuration,DC=DOMAIN,DC=LOCAL'.
[06/12/2014 20:05:22.0532] [0] Exchange organization container for the organization is 'CN=DOMAIN,CN=Microsoft Exchange,CN=Services,CN=Configuration,DC=DOMAIN,DC=LOCAL'.
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[06/12/2014 20:05:22.0751] [0] Exchange Server object found : 'CN=LOCALHOST,CN=Servers,CN=Exchange Administrative Group (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT),CN=Administrative Groups,CN=DOMAIN,CN=Microsoft Exchange,CN=Services,CN=Configuration,DC=DOMAIN,DC=LOCAL'.
[06/12/2014 20:05:22.0751] [0] The following roles have been unpacked: BridgeheadRole ClientAccessRole MailboxRole UnifiedMessagingRole FrontendTransportRole AdminToolsRole CafeRole
[06/12/2014 20:05:22.0751] [0] The following datacenter roles are unpacked:
[06/12/2014 20:05:22.0751] [0] The following roles are installed: BridgeheadRole ClientAccessRole MailboxRole UnifiedMessagingRole AdminToolsRole
[06/12/2014 20:05:22.0766] [0] The local server has some Exchange files installed.
[06/12/2014 20:05:22.0798] [0] Server Name=LOCALHOST
[06/12/2014 20:05:22.0829] [0] Setup will use the path 'F:\' for installing Exchange.
[06/12/2014 20:05:22.0829] [0] Setup will discover the installed roles from server object 'CN=LOCALHOST,CN=Servers,CN=Exchange Administrative Group (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT),CN=Administrative Groups,CN=DOMAIN,CN=Microsoft Exchange,CN=Services,CN=Configuration,DC=DOMAIN,DC=LOCAL'.
[06/12/2014 20:05:22.0829] [0] 'BridgeheadRole' is installed on the server object.
[06/12/2014 20:05:22.0829] [0] 'ClientAccessRole' is installed on the server object.
[06/12/2014 20:05:22.0829] [0] 'MailboxRole' is installed on the server object.
[06/12/2014 20:05:22.0829] [0] 'UnifiedMessagingRole' is installed on the server object.
[06/12/2014 20:05:22.0845] [0] The installation mode is set to: 'Install'.
[06/12/2014 20:05:44.0768] [0] An Exchange organization with name 'DOMAIN' was found in this forest.
[06/12/2014 20:05:44.0768] [0] Active Directory Initialization status : 'True'.
[06/12/2014 20:05:44.0768] [0] Schema Update Required Status : 'False'.
[06/12/2014 20:05:44.0768] [0] Organization Configuration Update Required Status : 'False'.
[06/12/2014 20:05:44.0768] [0] Domain Configuration Update Required Status : 'False'.
[06/12/2014 20:05:44.0768] [0] The locally installed version is 15.0.516.32.
[06/12/2014 20:05:44.0768] [0] Exchange Installation Directory : 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Exchange Server\V15'.
[06/12/2014 20:05:44.0830] [0] Applying default role selection state
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[06/12/2014 20:05:44.0877] [0] Because the value was specified, setup is setting the argument OrganizationName to the value DOMAIN-NAME.
[06/12/2014 20:05:44.0877] [0] Setup will run from path 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Exchange Server\V15\'.
[06/12/2014 20:05:44.0893] [0] InstallModeDataHandler has 0 DataHandlers
[06/12/2014 20:05:44.0893] [0] RootDataHandler has 1 DataHandlers
[06/12/2014 20:05:45.0737] [0] Finished loading screen IncompleteInstallationDetectedPage.
[06/12/2014 20:05:48.0518] [0] Setup is determining what organization-level operations to perform.
[06/12/2014 20:05:48.0518] [0] Because the value was specified, setup is setting the argument OrganizationName to the value DOMAIN-NAME.
[06/12/2014 20:05:48.0518] [0] Setup will run from path 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Exchange Server\V15\'.
[06/12/2014 20:05:48.0518] [0] InstallModeDataHandler has 0 DataHandlers
[06/12/2014 20:05:48.0518] [0] RootDataHandler has 1 DataHandlers
[06/12/2014 20:05:48.0737] [0] Finished loading screen SetupProgressPage.

Hi,
Let's try the following resolutions:
1. Check if the discovery SearchMailbox is present on Exchange 2010 when you run the Exchange 2013 Install.
2. Reinstall your Exchange 2013 server:
Open ADSIEDIT, CN=Configuration, DC=your domain ->CN=Services ->CN=Microsoft Exchange ->CN=First Organization ->CN=Administrative Groups ->Cn=Exchange Administrative Group ->CN=Servers ->CN=Server name
After remove the exchange server, please reinstall your exchange server to test the result.
Thanks,
Angela Shi
TechNet Community Support

Exchange server 2013 Installation issue

Dear Experts,
Thanks in advance...
I am not able to Install Exchange server 2013. I have tried my best to Install but not success. Please find my system configuration.
Dell Laptop Intel I5 1.7 GHZ
RAM -8GB
Vmware workstation 9.
Steps I followed
Created a VM inside Vmware and Installed windows 2012 Std. Edition
Memory assigned to VM is 1 GB
All prerequisites completed and tried to Install Exchange server 2013 SP1
During installation it asked me to select the role to Install and I selected Mailbox server role and CAS
Exchange setup process started at 3 P.M till 9 P.M setup was not finished finally setup process halt and I got the error setup could not completed .
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04/13/2015 08:41:02.0303] [0] **********************************************
[04/13/2015 08:41:02.0303] [0] Starting Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Service Pack 1 Setup
[04/13/2015 08:41:02.0303] [0] **********************************************
[04/13/2015 08:41:02.0303] [0] Local time zone: (UTC+05:30) Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi.
[04/13/2015 08:41:02.0303] [0] Operating system version: Microsoft Windows NT 6.2.9200.0.
[04/13/2015 08:41:02.0328] [0] Setup version: 15.0.847.32.
[04/13/2015 08:41:02.0328] [0] Logged on user: WIN-4D2C2JMF5R1\Administrator.
[04/13/2015 08:41:02.0336] [0] The registry key, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\ExchangeServer\V15\Setup, wasn't found.
[04/13/2015 08:41:02.0368] [0] The registry key, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\ExchangeServer\V15\Setup, wasn't found.
[04/13/2015 08:41:02.0600] [0] Command Line Parameter Name='sourcedir', Value='C:\Softwares\Exch-13'.
[04/13/2015 08:41:02.0615] [0] Command Line Parameter Name='mode', Value='Install'.
[04/13/2015 08:41:02.0632] [0] RuntimeAssembly was started with the following command: '/sourcedir:C:\Softwares\Exch-13 /mode:Install'.
[04/13/2015 08:41:02.0632] [0] The registry key, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\ExchangeServer\V15\Setup, wasn't found.
[04/13/2015 08:41:05.0504] [0] Finished loading screen CheckForUpdatesPage.
[04/13/2015 08:41:13.0567] [0] Starting file's copying...
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[04/13/2015 08:41:13.0794] [0] Finished loading screen CopyFilesPage.
[04/13/2015 08:41:15.0033] [0] Disk space required: 1826493368 bytes.
[04/13/2015 08:41:15.0033] [0] Disk space available: 46620041216 bytes.
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[04/13/2015 08:43:32.0366] [0] Setup will use the domain controller ''.
[04/13/2015 08:43:32.0366] [0] Setup will use the global catalog ''.
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is not available. Error message: Active directory response: The LDAP server is unavailable.'.
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[04/13/2015 08:43:32.0721] [0] The following datacenter roles are unpacked:
[04/13/2015 08:43:32.0739] [0] The following roles are installed:
[04/13/2015 08:43:32.0739] [0] The local server does not have any Exchange files installed.
[04/13/2015 08:43:32.0834] [0] Server Name=WIN-4D2C2JMF5R1
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[04/13/2015 08:43:51.0460] [0] Exchange organization name is required for this mode.
[04/13/2015 08:43:51.0460] [0] Active Directory Initialization status : 'False'.
[04/13/2015 08:43:51.0472] [0] Schema Update Required Status : 'False'.
[04/13/2015 08:43:51.0472] [0] Organization Configuration Update Required Status : 'False'.
[04/13/2015 08:43:51.0472] [0] Domain Configuration Update Required Status : 'False'.
[04/13/2015 08:43:51.0536] [0] Applying default role selection state
[04/13/2015 08:43:51.0565] [0] Setup is determining what organization-level operations to perform.
[04/13/2015 08:43:51.0565] [0] Setup will run from path 'C:\Windows\Temp\ExchangeSetup'.
[04/13/2015 08:43:51.0565] [0] InstallModeDataHandler has 0 DataHandlers
[04/13/2015 08:43:51.0565] [0] RootDataHandler has 1 DataHandlers
[04/13/2015 08:43:52.0848] [0] CurrentResult launcherbase.maincore:90: 0
[04/13/2015 08:43:53.0067] [0] Finished loading screen WelcomePage.
[04/13/2015 08:44:06.0654] [0] Finished loading screen EULAPage.
[04/13/2015 08:44:10.0679] [0] Finished loading screen RecommendedSettingsPage.
[04/13/2015 08:44:13.0814] [0] Setup is determining what organization-level operations to perform.
[04/13/2015 08:44:13.0814] [0] Because the value was specified, setup is setting the argument OrganizationName to the value First Organization.
[04/13/2015 08:44:13.0814] [0] Setup will run from path 'C:\Windows\Temp\ExchangeSetup'.
[04/13/2015 08:44:13.0844] [0] InstallModeDataHandler has 8 DataHandlers
[04/13/2015 08:44:14.0048] [0] Finished loading screen RoleSelectionPage.
[04/13/2015 08:44:18.0619] [0] Setup is determining what organization-level operations to perform.
[04/13/2015 08:44:18.0619] [0] Because the value was specified, setup is setting the argument OrganizationName to the value First Organization.
[04/13/2015 08:44:18.0619] [0] Setup will run from path 'C:\Windows\Temp\ExchangeSetup'.
[04/13/2015 08:44:18.0632] [0] InstallModeDataHandler has 9 DataHandlers
[04/13/2015 08:44:18.0632] [0] Setup is determining what organization-level operations to perform.
[04/13/2015 08:44:18.0632] [0] Because the value was specified, setup is setting the argument OrganizationName to the value First Organization.
[04/13/2015 08:44:18.0632] [0] Setup will run from path 'C:\Windows\Temp\ExchangeSetup'.
[04/13/2015 08:44:18.0632] [0] InstallModeDataHandler has 10 DataHandlers
[04/13/2015 08:44:18.0632] [0] Setup is determining what organization-level operations to perform.
[04/13/2015 08:44:18.0632] [0] Because the value was specified, setup is setting the argument OrganizationName to the value First Organization.
[04/13/2015 08:44:18.0632] [0] Setup will run from path 'C:\Windows\Temp\ExchangeSetup'.
[04/13/2015 08:44:18.0632] [0] InstallModeDataHandler has 11 DataHandlers
[04/13/2015 08:44:18.0648] [0] Setup is determining what organization-level operations to perform.
[04/13/2015 08:44:18.0648] [0] Because the value was specified, setup is setting the argument OrganizationName to the value First Organization.
[04/13/2015 08:44:18.0648] [0] Setup will run from path 'C:\Windows\Temp\ExchangeSetup'.
[04/13/2015 08:44:18.0648] [0] InstallModeDataHandler has 12 DataHandlers
[04/13/2015 08:44:22.0644] [0] Setup is determining what organization-level operations to perform.
[04/13/2015 08:44:22.0644] [0] Because the value was specified, setup is setting the argument OrganizationName to the value First Organization.
[04/13/2015 08:44:22.0644] [0] Setup will run from path 'C:\Windows\Temp\ExchangeSetup'.
[04/13/2015 08:44:22.0644] [0] InstallModeDataHandler has 13 DataHandlers
[04/13/2015 08:44:22.0644] [0] Setup is determining what organization-level operations to perform.
[04/13/2015 08:44:22.0644] [0] Because the value was specified, setup is setting the argument OrganizationName to the value First Organization.
[04/13/2015 08:44:22.0644] [0] Setup will run from path 'C:\Windows\Temp\ExchangeSetup'.
[04/13/2015 08:44:22.0656] [0] InstallModeDataHandler has 14 DataHandlers
[04/13/2015 08:46:00.0423] [0] Finished loading screen InstallationSpaceAndLocationPage.
[04/13/2015 08:46:28.0427] [0] Finished loading screen ExchangeOrganizationPage.
[04/13/2015 08:46:30.0221] [0] Finished loading screen
Regards
Biswajeet

Hi,
Please find the DC Health check report.
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.2.9200]
(c) 2012 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Users\Administrator>dcdiag
Directory Server Diagnosis
Performing initial setup:
   Trying to find home server...
   Home Server = EX-13
   * Identified AD Forest.
   Done gathering initial info.
Doing initial required tests
   Testing server: Default-First-Site-Name\EX-13
      Starting test: Connectivity
         ......................... EX-13 passed test Connectivity
Doing primary tests
   Testing server: Default-First-Site-Name\EX-13
      Starting test: Advertising
         ......................... EX-13 passed test Advertising
      Starting test: FrsEvent
         ......................... EX-13 passed test FrsEvent
      Starting test: DFSREvent
         ......................... EX-13 passed test DFSREvent
      Starting test: SysVolCheck
         ......................... EX-13 passed test SysVolCheck
      Starting test: KccEvent
         ......................... EX-13 passed test KccEvent
      Starting test: KnowsOfRoleHolders
         ......................... EX-13 passed test KnowsOfRoleHolders
      Starting test: MachineAccount
         ......................... EX-13 passed test MachineAccount
      Starting test: NCSecDesc
         ......................... EX-13 passed test NCSecDesc
      Starting test: NetLogons
         ......................... EX-13 passed test NetLogons
      Starting test: ObjectsReplicated
         ......................... EX-13 passed test ObjectsReplicated
      Starting test: Replications
         ......................... EX-13 passed test Replications
      Starting test: RidManager
         ......................... EX-13 passed test RidManager
      Starting test: Services
         ......................... EX-13 passed test Services
      Starting test: SystemLog
         An error event occurred. EventID: 0x0000272C
            Time Generated: 04/14/2015   18:01:37
            Event String:
            DCOM was unable to communicate with the computer fec0:0:0:ffff::1 us
ing any of the configured protocols; requested by PID      4e4 (C:\Windows\syste
m32\dcdiag.exe).
         An error event occurred. EventID: 0x0000272C
            Time Generated: 04/14/2015   18:01:49
            Event String:
            DCOM was unable to communicate with the computer fec0:0:0:ffff::2 us
ing any of the configured protocols; requested by PID      4e4 (C:\Windows\syste
m32\dcdiag.exe).
         An error event occurred. EventID: 0x0000272C
            Time Generated: 04/14/2015   18:02:02
            Event String:
            DCOM was unable to communicate with the computer fec0:0:0:ffff::3 us
ing any of the configured protocols; requested by PID      4e4 (C:\Windows\syste
m32\dcdiag.exe).
         ......................... EX-13 failed test SystemLog
      Starting test: VerifyReferences
         ......................... EX-13 passed test VerifyReferences
   Running partition tests on : ForestDnsZones
      Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
         ......................... ForestDnsZones passed test CheckSDRefDom
      Starting test: CrossRefValidation
         ......................... ForestDnsZones passed test
         CrossRefValidation
   Running partition tests on : DomainDnsZones
      Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
         ......................... DomainDnsZones passed test CheckSDRefDom
      Starting test: CrossRefValidation
         ......................... DomainDnsZones passed test
         CrossRefValidation
   Running partition tests on : Schema
      Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
         ......................... Schema passed test CheckSDRefDom
      Starting test: CrossRefValidation
         ......................... Schema passed test CrossRefValidation
   Running partition tests on : Configuration
      Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
         ......................... Configuration passed test CheckSDRefDom
      Starting test: CrossRefValidation
         ......................... Configuration passed test CrossRefValidation
   Running partition tests on : NETMAGIC
      Starting test: CheckSDRefDom
         ......................... NETMAGIC passed test CheckSDRefDom
      Starting test: CrossRefValidation
         ......................... NETMAGIC passed test CrossRefValidation
   Running enterprise tests on : NETMAGIC.IN
      Starting test: LocatorCheck
         ......................... NETMAGIC.IN passed test LocatorCheck
      Starting test: Intersite
         ......................... NETMAGIC.IN passed test Intersite
Regards
Biswajeet

Installation error for Exchange Server-2013

I am trying to install exchange server-2013 on my Windows server-2012
machine. I have configured per-requisite applications and develop the server environment with active directory roles.
At my readiness check option, it shows the following error:-
"An unsupported operating system was detected . Exchange server-2013 client access and mailbox server roles support windows server -2008R2 SP1 or later and windows server-2012".
I am not using any V-machine or option. So how do i resolve the issue to install the Exchange server-2013? Please help me.
Regard
Azad
Azadur Sarker 6, Seaford street Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2EU

Hi I found after promoting the exchange server as a Domain controller re-installing AD prep and running extending Schema completed successfully , I'm now able to get rid of exchange cmdlet logs event id and can successfully see and connect through the
exchange 2013 management shell
"Get-Exchangeserver"
However still not able to connect to https://localhost/eac and when i re-run setup
01-28-2014 21:10:16.0804] [0] Starting Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Setup
[01-28-2014 21:10:16.0804] [0] **********************************************
[01-28-2014 21:10:16.0804] [0] Local time zone: (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
[01-28-2014 21:10:16.0804] [0] Operating system version: Microsoft Windows NT 6.2.9200.0.
[01-28-2014 21:10:16.0804] [0] Setup version: 15.0.516.32.
[01-28-2014 21:10:16.0804] [0] Logged on user: TESTLAB\Administrator.
[01-28-2014 21:10:16.0867] [0] Command Line Parameter Name='sourcedir', Value='D:\'.
[01-28-2014 21:10:16.0867] [0] Command Line Parameter Name='mode', Value='Install'.
[01-28-2014 21:10:16.0882] [0] RuntimeAssembly was started with the following command: '/sourcedir:D: /mode:Install'.
[01-28-2014 21:10:17.0085] [0] The following roles are installed: BridgeheadRole AdminToolsRole
[01-28-2014 21:10:17.0726] [0] Setup is choosing the domain controller to use
[01-28-2014 21:10:17.0820] [0] The MSExchangeADTopology has a persisted domain controller: Exch2013.Testlab.labyyz.testnet.rim.net
[01-28-2014 21:10:18.0023] [0] PrepareAD has been run, and has replicated to this domain controller; so setup will use Exch2013.Testlab.labyyz.testnet.rim.net
[01-28-2014 21:10:18.0023] [0] Setup is choosing a global catalog...
[01-28-2014 21:10:18.0023] [0] Setup has chosen the global catalog server Exch2013.Testlab.labyyz.testnet.rim.net.
[01-28-2014 21:10:18.0023] [0] Setup will use the domain controller 'Exch2013.Testlab.labyyz.testnet.rim.net'.
[01-28-2014 21:10:18.0023] [0] Setup will use the global catalog 'Exch2013.Testlab.labyyz.testnet.rim.net'.
[01-28-2014 21:10:18.0023] [0] Exchange configuration container for the organization is 'CN=Microsoft Exchange,CN=Services,CN=Configuration,DC=Testlab,DC=labyyz,DC=testnet,DC=rim,DC=net'.
[01-28-2014 21:10:18.0038] [0] Exchange organization container for the organization is 'CN=TestLab,CN=Microsoft Exchange,CN=Services,CN=Configuration,DC=Testlab,DC=labyyz,DC=testnet,DC=rim,DC=net'.
[01-28-2014 21:10:18.0054] [0] Setup will search for an Exchange Server object for the local machine with name 'EXCH2013'.
[01-28-2014 21:10:18.0210] [0] Exchange Server object found : 'CN=EXCH2013,CN=Servers,CN=Exchange Administrative Group (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT),CN=Administrative Groups,CN=TestLab,CN=Microsoft Exchange,CN=Services,CN=Configuration,DC=Testlab,DC=labyyz,DC=testnet,DC=rim,DC=net'.
[01-28-2014 21:10:18.0210] [0] The following roles have been unpacked: BridgeheadRole ClientAccessRole MailboxRole UnifiedMessagingRole FrontendTransportRole AdminToolsRole CafeRole
[01-28-2014 21:10:18.0210] [0] The following datacenter roles are unpacked:
[01-28-2014 21:10:18.0210] [0] The following roles are installed: BridgeheadRole AdminToolsRole
[01-28-2014 21:10:18.0210] [0] The local server has some Exchange files installed.
[01-28-2014 21:10:18.0226] [0] Server Name=EXCH2013
[01-28-2014 21:10:18.0242] [0] Setup will use the path 'D:\' for installing Exchange.
[01-28-2014 21:10:18.0257] [0] Setup will discover the installed roles from server object 'CN=EXCH2013,CN=Servers,CN=Exchange Administrative Group (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT),CN=Administrative Groups,CN=TestLab,CN=Microsoft Exchange,CN=Services,CN=Configuration,DC=Testlab,DC=labyyz,DC=testnet,DC=rim,DC=net'.
[01-28-2014 21:10:18.0257] [0] 'BridgeheadRole' is installed on the server object.
[01-28-2014 21:10:18.0257] [0] The installation mode is set to: 'Install'.
[01-28-2014 21:10:39.0632] [0] An Exchange organization with name 'TestLab' was found in this forest.
[01-28-2014 21:10:39.0632] [0] Active Directory Initialization status : 'True'.
[01-28-2014 21:10:39.0632] [0] Schema Update Required Status : 'False'.
[01-28-2014 21:10:39.0632] [0] Organization Configuration Update Required Status : 'False'.
[01-28-2014 21:10:39.0632] [0] Domain Configuration Update Required Status : 'False'.
[01-28-2014 21:10:39.0632] [0] The locally installed version is 15.0.516.32.
[01-28-2014 21:10:39.0632] [0] Exchange Installation Directory : 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Exchange Server\V15'.
[01-28-2014 21:10:39.0664] [0] Applying default role selection state
[01-28-2014 21:10:39.0710] [0] Setup is determining what organization-level operations to perform.
[01-28-2014 21:10:39.0710] [0] Because the value was specified, setup is setting the argument OrganizationName to the value TestLab.
[01-28-2014 21:10:39.0710] [0] Setup will run from path 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Exchange Server\V15\'.
[01-28-2014 21:10:39.0710] [0] InstallModeDataHandler has 0 DataHandlers
[01-28-2014 21:10:39.0710] [0] RootDataHandler has 1 DataHandlers
[01-28-2014 21:10:40.0273] [0] Finished loading screen IncompleteInstallationDetectedPage.
[01-28-2014 21:11:08.0117] [0] Setup is determining what organization-level operations to perform.
[01-28-2014 21:11:08.0117] [0] Because the value was specified, setup is setting the argument OrganizationName to the value TestLab.
[01-28-2014 21:11:08.0117] [0] Setup will run from path 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Exchange Server\V15\'.
[01-28-2014 21:11:08.0117] [0] InstallModeDataHandler has 0 DataHandlers
[01-28-2014 21:11:08.0117] [0] RootDataHandler has 1 DataHandlers
[01-28-2014 21:11:08.0335] [0] Finished loading screen SetupProgressPage.
[01-28-2014 21:15:30.0513] [0] End of Setup
[01-28-2014 21:15:30.0513] [0] **********************************************

Exchange Server 2013 Toolbox MMC Error ConsoleInitialize.ps1 not recognised

Hello, after installing and configuring Exchange 2013 during a migration from 2010 (with both versions still running), I am now receiving a ConsoleInitialize.ps1 System.Management.Automation.RemoteException exception when trying to run the Management Toolbox
(I am really after the Queue Viewer).
This is the same when trying to connect locally on the server and remotely on a client computer with Management Tools installed - I can use EMC without any errors locally or remotely.
I have tried various fixes found around the net, including:
Changing the Identity of the Classic and DefaultAppPools in IIS and resetting - from LocalSystem to ApplicationPoolIdentity
Adding the roles to Exchange Organisation Management in AD
Disabling SSL on the Powershell virtual Directory and setting auth to anonymous
I have not tried recreating the Powershell virtual directory as mentioned on a few sites, as I have not been able to test that in the lab, and I am not sure how it affects the powershell session that I am doing it from.
The only thing that I can think that could be an issue is that Ex2010 is still up and running, could it be that Management Tools is looking at the old server, instead of the new?
Can anyone point me in the right direction with this one?
I can post more info if required.
Thank you.
Xpost here: http://serverfault.com/questions/666054/exchange-server-2013-toolbox-mmc-error-consoleinitialize-ps1-not-recognised

Hi,
If the EMS and EMC work properly, I think the powershell cannot be the problem. Is it possible to build up a new Exchange 2013 Server in test environment and make a replacement of
the ConsoleInitialize.ps1 file?
Thanks,
Please remember to mark the replies as answers if they help and unmark them if they provide no help. If you have feedback for TechNet Subscriber Support, contact
[email protected]
Simon Wu
TechNet Community Support

Exchange Server 2013 Port details

In technet and blog exchange 2010 network port requirement are available. But i didn't found Exchange server 2013 network port requirement
Please give me the link and details of Exchange 2013 network port requirement.

In technet and blog exchange 2010 network port requirement are available. But i didn't found Exchange server 2013 network port requirement
Please give me the link and details of Exchange 2013 network port requirement.
From my painful experience today - I've just built an Exchange 2013 Enterprise box today.
I can say your router switch or whatever needs 3 holes:
Port 25, 443 and 444 - exchange should create all the firewall rules for you on install.
Be prepared for a bit of jiggery pokery with power shell, dns, and your cPanel.
Quite apart from all the BPA queries (100's of 'em) across three 2012R2 servers:
AD1 + AD2(backup)+Exch2013 - it really is pitiful that Microsoft haven't built an install routine that ALSO covers best practice configuration AT THE SAME TIME - each box needs to be run for 24 hours at least to ensure you've captured enough issues
to correctly set the boxes up to speak with one another.
Hope this helps a load of you - this is a good resource and the blanks can be filled in by a little further research.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj218640%28v=exchg.150%29.aspx
Cheers
Simon
PS - I should also add - Ignore this and all other messages like. The resolution is far more adverse than the issue. Your exchange will come to a crunching halt. I feel a massive service pack coming on :-)
Problem:
Application pool 'MSExchangeOWACalendarAppPool' is set to run as an administrator, as local system, or to 'Act as part of the operating system'.
Impact:
The application pool can execute high-privileged code, including potentially malicious code that can negatively affect your server.
Resolution:
Set the application pool to run as the application pool identity.

Deploying Windows Server 2012 and Exchange Server 2013

Hi All,
Our Clinet is planning to implement Exchange Server 2013 as an email solution. There is no Active Directory Domain exists in the environment. So, we have planned to configure a Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard as a Domain Controller and Exchange
Server 2013 Standard would be installed on another Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard.
The setup would be for 250 users. Please guide me about the Cost of OS + Exchnage and CAL for 250 Users.
Warm Regards,
Prosenjit Sen
Thanks & Regards, Prosenjit Sen.

Another option would be to consider signing up for Office 365 instead of setting up the hardware and software for such a small number of users. It will take a long time for the cost of the hardware, maintenance, and support to be less costly than Office
365, if it would ever be less expensive. There is a lot of maintenance required for Exchange, so unless your client already has someone experienced in configuring and maintaining Exchange, there is a lot of expense in bringing someone up to speed to
perform those functions capably.
Just a suggestion. I do not work for Microsoft and I have no financial incentive to propose an Office 365 environment. I just know that if I were running my own business, I would have to be convinced that my business required its own internal
mail system when there are so many fully functional and capable mail systems available via subscription.
. : | : . : | : . tim

Restore Exchange Server 2013

Hi
My Exchange server 2013 is running in Windows server 2012 evaluation version and because of evaluation version I cant activate domain controller .I have only one HP Server so kindly advise how to backup exchange server in to temporary server and restore
to HP Server.
Thank You,
Arafath

Hi Arafath,
I suggest using Windows Backup method to back up the Exchange server.
More details in the following articles:
How to back up and restore an Exchange computer by using the Windows Backup program
https://support.microsoft.com/kb/258243/en-us
Overview of Exchange Server Backup Methods
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa996125(v=exchg.65).aspx
Using Windows Server Backup to Back Up and Restore Exchange Data
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd876851(v=exchg.150).aspx
However, I still suggest we restore our Exchange 2013 Server into Windows Server.
Windows Server 2012 Standard or Datacenter
Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard with SP1
Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise with SP1
Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter RTM or later
More details in the following article:
Exchange 2013 System Requirements
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa996719(v=exchg.150).aspx
Please notice the "Operating System" session.
Hope it is helpful
Thanks
Mavis
Mavis Huang
TechNet Community Support

How to clone Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 configurations from one server to another server?

Hi! I need help of cloning Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 configurations from my first Server to the second Server. By doing this, the second Server will replace and run as per normal as the first Server is. How can this be done?
Thanks!

Cloning an Exchange Server is a very bad idea. Exchange is very heavily intergrated into Active Directory and this can (and honestly not to sound scary probably will) cause major issues in your environment.
Also, since you cannot have 2 servers with the same name in the same domain/network running at the same time you'll need to change the name of one of the servers. That is a huge no-no with Exchange and requires a complete uninstall/reinstall of the
product.
Now requirements differ between environments, but if you are in a scenario where you want to move from 1 Exchange 2013 (or 2010 for that matter) Server to another machine running the same version of Exchange AND (this is a big requirement for the failover
cluster piece) the Operating Systems of the machines are the same (i.e going 2012r1 to 2012r1 or 2012r2 to 2012r2 and not 2012r1 to 2012r2) you can do what Brenle suggested with the DAG and DB copies. If the Operating System of the new machine is different
(2012r1 to 2012r2) then you will will not be able to use a DAG, and will need to perform mailbox moves to move between servers.
Please remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread

Error in Installing Exchange Server 2013 (w SP1) Mailbox Role on Windows Server 2012 R2

Hi Team,
Need urgent help in resolution of following error:
Environment Details: VMware ESXi 5.5 (vMotion)
Migration from Exchange Server 2007 (SP3 + RU13) to Exchange Server 2013
Exchange Server: Exchange Server 2013 with SP1 (Latest Installation Media)
OS: Windows Server 2012 R2 - Standard (Latest Installation Media)
Exchange 2013 Roles: Seprated (Mailbox and CAS on Different VMs)
Prerequisites: Installed
Error: Installation gives Error at Step 10 during installation of Mailbox Service
Error Details Below:
Error:
The following error was generated when "$error.Clear();
if ([Environment]::OSVersion.Version.Major -ge 6)
$WsbBinPath=$RoleInstallPath+"bin\wsbexchange.exe";
$reg= join-path (join-path $env:SystemRoot system32) reg.exe;
$servicecmd = join-path (join-path $env:SystemRoot system32) sc.exe;
if ((get-service wsbexchange* | where {$_.name -eq "wsbexchange"}))
if ((get-service wsbexchange).Status -eq "Running")
Start-SetupProcess -Name:"$servicecmd" -Args:"stop wsbexchange";
Start-SetupProcess -Name:"$servicecmd" -Args:"delete wsbexchange";
Start-SetupProcess -Name:"$reg" -Args:"add `"HKCR\CLSID\{D8A2E312-3B17-4293-B71E-CD72A7C04BF3}`" /t REG_SZ /d `"CExchangeHelper Class`" /f";
Start-SetupProcess -Name:"$reg" -Args:"add `"HKCR\CLSID\{D8A2E312-3B17-4293-B71E-CD72A7C04BF3}`" /v AppId /t REG_SZ /d `"{D8A2E312-3B17-4293-B71E-CD72A7C04BF3}`" /f";
Start-SetupProcess -Name:"$reg" -Args:"add `"HKCR\CLSID\{D8A2E312-3B17-4293-B71E-CD72A7C04BF3}\LocalServer32`" /t REG_SZ /d `"$WsbBinPath`" /f";
Start-SetupProcess -Name:"$reg" -Args:"add `"HKCR\APPID\{D8A2E312-3B17-4293-B71E-CD72A7C04BF3}`" /t REG_SZ /d `"CExchangeHelper Class`" /f";
Start-SetupProcess -Name:"$reg" -Args:"add `"HKCR\APPID\{D8A2E312-3B17-4293-B71E-CD72A7C04BF3}`" /v LocalService /t REG_SZ /d `"wsbexchange`" /f";
Start-SetupProcess -Name:"$reg" -Args:"add `"HKCR\APPID\{D8A2E312-3B17-4293-B71E-CD72A7C04BF3}`" /v LaunchPermission /t REG_BINARY /d `"010004806000000070000000000000001400000002004c0003000000000014001f000000010100000000000512000000000018001f000000010200000000000520000000200200000000180003000000010200000000000520000000270200000102000000000005200000002002000001020000000000052000000020020000`"
/f";
Start-SetupProcess -Name:"$reg" -Args:"add `"HKCR\APPID\wsbexchange.exe`" /v AppId /t REG_SZ /d `"{D8A2E312-3B17-4293-B71E-CD72A7C04BF3}`" /f";
Start-SetupProcess -Name:"$reg" -Args:"add `"HKLM\Software\Microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\WindowsServerBackup\Application Support\{76fe1ac4-15f7-4bcd-987e-8e1acb462fb7}`" /v `"Application Identifier`" /t REG_SZ /d
Exchange /f";
Start-SetupProcess -Name:"$reg" -Args:"add `"HKLM\Software\Microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\WindowsServerBackup\Application Support\{76fe1ac4-15f7-4bcd-987e-8e1acb462fb7}`" /v CLSID /t REG_SZ /d `"{D8A2E312-3B17-4293-B71E-CD72A7C04BF3}`"
/f";
Start-SetupProcess -Name:"$reg" -Args:"add `"HKLM\Software\Microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\WSBAppExchangeHelper`" /v AutoMarkDbRecoverable /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f";
Start-SetupProcess -Name:"$reg" -Args:"add `"HKLM\Software\Microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\WSBAppExchangeHelper`" /v AutoMountOnPITRecovery /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f";
Start-SetupProcess -Name:"$servicecmd" -Args:"create wsbexchange binpath= `"$WsbBinPath`" type= own start= demand error= ignore obj= LocalSystem DisplayName= `"Microsoft Exchange Server Extension for Windows Server Backup`"";
Start-SetupProcess -Name:"$servicecmd" -Args:"description wsbexchange `"Enables Windows Server Backup users to back up and recover application data for Microsoft Exchange Server.`"";
" was run: "Process execution failed with exit code 1.".

Resolved ! :)
Root Cause: The user account I was using had all the required privileges for Exchange Installation but was not having access to edit the registry of the server. Enable access to registry edit tools and you are good to go.
As an alternate you can also try installing using Domain Administrator account if in case there is an IT Policy constraint in the former method.
Thanks to all.

How can I clone a completed Exchange Server 2013 in a Lab Enviroment?

I was having great time with my Exchange Server 2013 until I tried to clone it to avoid fresh installation of another Exchange 2013 server. Steps taken
(1)Clone the Exchange1 and turn it off
(2) Brought the Clone Exchange2, renamed it, change the IP configurations,
(3) Re-ran the ADprep/Doamin prep
(4) Checked the ASDIedit to verify the Schema/configuration in AD
(5) Restarted I and was able to logon to the Exchange2
(6) Brought up the Exchange1, but unable to logon because the name was no longer in AD database
What I did to fix this:
(7) Rejoin the Exchange1 to the domain - and was able to logon
(8) Unable to access ECP or OWA of any of the two servers.
(9) Errors received - Fix the configuration file of the application
My Question - How to I fix the configuration file as suggested (via powershell or GUI or ASDIedit.msc)?

Unless you are cloning an entire environment, and then bringing it up in a seperate isolated environment, it is not supported to simply clone an Exchange Server, and then bring it online in an existing environment and rename it to save on setup and configuration
time.
You can script the setup and configuration of Exchange through Powershell, either with scripts or with another product controlling it - something like
System Center Orchastrator.
From the script side of things there are many available on peoples blogs. Check
here.
Edit: and to be clear, there is no need to re-run any prep tasks against Active Directory when installing a new Exchange Server, unless you are installing into a new domain as part of your Forest.
Oliver
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Error when try to install exchange Server 2013 in windows server 2008 R2 Sp1

Hi
I'm getting these errors while trying to install Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 on my Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 the user i'm using is the Administrator and it is already a member of "Enterprise
Admins" and "Schema Admins"
in my organization there is 6 Exchange server 2013 in 3 site windows server 2012 in this case
I have to install exchange 2013 in windows Server 2008 r2 sp1
the functional level 2008 R2 I getting these errors please help.
Errors:
This computer doesn't belong to a valid Active Directory site. Check the site and subnet definitions.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.InvalidADSite.aspx
Error:
A reboot from a previous installation is pending. Please restart the system and then rerun Setup.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.RebootPending.aspx
Error:
There is a pending reboot from a previous installation of a Windows Server role or feature. Please restart the computer and then run Setup again.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.PendingRebootWindowsComponents.aspx
Error:
You must be a member of the 'Organization Management' role group or a member of the 'Enterprise Admins' group to continue.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.GlobalServerInstall.aspx
Error:
You must use an account that's a member of the Organization Management role group to install or upgrade the first Mailbox server role in the topology.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.DelegatedBridgeheadFirstInstall.aspx
Error:
You must use an account that's a member of the Organization Management role group to install the first Client Access server role in the topology.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.DelegatedCafeFirstInstall.aspx
Error:
You must use an account that's a member of the Organization Management role group to install the first Client Access server role in the topology.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.DelegatedFrontendTransportFirstInstall.aspx
Error:
You must use an account that's a member of the Organization Management role group to install or upgrade the first Mailbox server role in the topology.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.DelegatedMailboxFirstInstall.aspx
Error:
You must use an account that's a member of the Organization Management role group to install or upgrade the first Client Access server role in the topology.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.DelegatedClientAccessFirstInstall.aspx
Error:
You must use an account that's a member of the Organization Management role group to install the first Mailbox server role in the topology.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.DelegatedUnifiedMessagingFirstInstall.aspx
Error:
Setup encountered a problem while validating the state of Active Directory: Could not find information about the local site. This can be caused by incorrect configuration of subnets or sites or by replication latency. See the Exchange setup log for more
information on this error.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.AdInitErrorRule.aspx
Error:
Either Active Directory doesn't exist, or it can't be contacted.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.CannotAccessAD.aspx

I think it's from subnet in site and services
have 3 site A,B,C and new site is "D"I have problem in "D" site
A subnet is 10.33.50.0/24 AD 2012 ,exchange 2013
B subnet is 10.35.50.0/24 AD 2012 ,exchange 2013
C subnet is 10.36.50.0/24 AD 2012 ,exchange 2013
D subnet is 10.100.100.0/25 AD 2008 ,exchange 2013 error when install it
find event error
The description for Event ID 6 from source MSExchange CmdletLogs cannot be found. Either the component that raises this event is not installed on your local computer or the installation is corrupted. You can install or repair
the component on the local computer.
If the event originated on another computer, the display information had to be saved with the event.
The following information was included with the event:
test-SetupPrerequisites
{Roles={LanguagePacks, Bridgehead, ClientAccess, UnifiedMessaging, Mailbox, FrontendTransport, Cafe}, LanguagesAvailableToInstall=True, DomainController=, CustomerFeedbackEnabled=True, ExchangeVersion=15.0.847.32, LanguagePackDir=D:\Exchange
Server Software, SufficientLanguagePackDiskSpace=True, ADInitError=Setup encountered a problem while validating the state of Active Directory: Could not find information about the local site. This can be caused by incorrect configuration of subnets or sites
or by rep, ScanType=PrecheckInstall, LanguagePackVersioning=True, HostingDeploymentEnabled=False, TargetDir=C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Exchange Server\V15, SetupRoles={LanguagePacks, AdminTools, Bridgehead, ClientAccess, UnifiedMessaging, Mailbox, FrontendTransport,
Cafe}}

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