Exchange 2016 Setup - Introduction

 

Applies to: Exchange Server

Use the Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Setup wizard to install Exchange 2016 on a computer. If you want to remove Exchange, you must use Control Panel\Programs and Features.

Before you complete this wizard, be aware of the following:

  • You should read the Release notes for Exchange 2016.

  • You must satisfy the Exchange 2016 system requirements and Exchange 2016 prerequisites.

  • You can't install the Mailbox and Edge Transport server roles on the same computer.

  • You must ensure the account you use is delegated membership in the Schema Admins group if you haven't previously prepared the Active Directory schema. If you're installing the first Exchange 2016 server in the organization, the account you use must have membership in the Enterprise Admins group. If you've already prepared the schema and aren't installing the first Exchange 2016 server in the organization, the account you use must be a member of the Exchange 2016 Organization Management role group.

After Setup has finished installing Exchange, you need to finalize your deployment. For more information, see Exchange 2016 post-installation tasks.

Tip

Have you heard about the Exchange Server Deployment Assistant? It's a free online tool that helps you quickly deploy Exchange 2016 in your organization by asking you a few questions and creating a customized deployment checklist just for you. If you want to learn more about it, go to Exchange Server Deployment Assistant.

For more information about installing Exchange, see the following topics:

Having problems? Ask for help in the Exchange forums. Visit the forums at: Exchange Server, Exchange Online, or Exchange Online Protection.

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