Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Installation Issues

– Domain not in Windows 2000 native mode or Higher

   Solution: Raised Domain functional Level

– Domain Controller Pre Windows 2003

   Solution: Specified DC on install

   setup /mode:install /domaincontroller:DC2k3.company.com /roles:ht,ca,mb,mt /enablelegacyoutlook /Organizationname:Company

– Missing Patches for Powershell and .NET Framework

   WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB926139-x64-ENU.exe
   NDP20-KB926776-X64.exe

– You do not have permissions to read the security descriptor on CN=Deleted Objects,CN=Configuration,…

   Started installation from console instead of RDP Session

Links:

Common Mistakes When Upgrading Exchange 2000/2003 To a Exchange 2007
Google Groups
Jim McBee’s Mostly Exchange Web Log
HELO Windows Blog
Microsoft Technet Forum