Can you install, run and deploy Exchange server on Windows 7? I tried, but it failed due to Active Directory missing - so I am assuming one need to have Windows Server running - right?

You can not install Exchange Server on Windows 7:http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee338574(EXCHG.80).aspxExchange Server Supportability Matrixhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa996719.aspxExchange 2010 System RequirementsNote the 2010 Management tools can be installed on Windows 7 however: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb232090.aspxAlso note for Exchange 2007 Management tools:http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/w7itproappcompat/thread/5809010c-977b-478f-84e1-44448737830cand note that installing Exch 2007 Management tools on Windows 7 may be supported in the future:http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2009/11/04/453026.aspx

Hello,You will need a Windows Server with Active Directory. What you can do is download a Virtual PC or Virtual Box if you have 64 bits OS. Install windows Server and make it a domain controller and then you can install Exhange.Isaac Oben MCITP:EA, MCSE

Hi,Exchange server should be installed on the windows server within the AD environment.We only can install Exchagne Management Tools on Windows 7. Install the Exchange 2010 Management Toolshttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb232090.aspxRegards,Xiu