Want to set up your own Exchange Server 2019? In this quick guide, we’ll walk you through the Exchange Server 2019 installation process step by step!
Step 1: Prerequisites
Before installing Exchange 2019, ensure you have:
✅ Windows Server 2019 or later
✅ Active Directory configured
✅ .NET Framework 4.8 installed
✅ Unified Communications Managed API 4.0 Runtime
✅ Visual C++ Redistributable Packages
Step 2: Prepare Active Directory
Mount Exchange Server ISO.
Change the directory of the Mounted Exchange Server ISO to a location such as: D:
Next, prepare Active Directory for Exchange. Open PowerShell and run this command:
.\Setup.exe /PrepareSchema /IAcceptExchangeServerLicenseTerms_DiagnosticDataOFF
Replace “organize name” with your organization’s name, such as “chicagotech”.
.\Setup.exe /PrepareAD /OrganizationName:”chicagotech” /IAcceptExchangeServerLicenseTerms_DiagnosticDataOFF
Step 3: Install Exchange Server
Now, let’s install Exchange Server! Run Setup.exe from the ISO and follow these steps:”
✅ Select Mailbox Role
✅ Choose installation path
✅ Accept license terms
✅ Enable malware scanning
Step 4: Configure Exchange
Once installed, open the Exchange Admin Center by navigating to:”
📌 URL: https://localhost/ecp
Here, you can create mailboxes, configure send connectors, and manage users.