I have an SBS 2003 with exchange server 2003 running. I am planning to add a windows server 2008 as an additional DC to the existing SBS 2003 forest. I have previously done that before but without exchange server running. So is there any preparation to do for the exchange server 2003 before I add windows server 2008 as an additional DC? Please advise. I would appreciate any put in.

Hi , Yes you can add it there should be no issues also kindly read the link below. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc708131%28WS.10%29.aspx Regards. Shafaquat Ali.M.C.I.T.P Exchange 2007/2010, M.C.I.T.P Windows Server 2008, M.C.T.S OCS Server 2007 R2

Dear Mr. Ali, Thank you for your kind reply. So if I installed the SP2 for exchange, then there is no need to run exchange/forestprep or exchange/domainprep in order to extend the schema or add objects. Can you confirm that please? Regards,

Yes, NO need to extend the schema.Anil

There is no need to extend the schema and domain if you just install a server 2008 as domain controller If you want to install second exchange 2003 in server 2008 you need to run setup /domainprep and create receipt update services for the subdomain. Your expertise never fails to impress!