I am completely new to the server side of things & have a test configuration question. I am looking to setup a test machine at home that I would like to have Exchange, Share Point and the ability to host my own website as well as others. I have installed SBS 2008 but then replaced it with Server 2008r2. I am wondering if running r2 with Web Server & SBS running as virtual servers in Server 2008 would be the best scenario. I like SBS features (Exchange & SharePoint & my website in there but want to put the other sites in a different OS. Is this a possible scenario? If not any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Also, any suggestions on tutorials for 1st timers, for setting these up?

Hello daviddanson, Generally speaking, for test purpose, we can deploy Exchange Server with SharePoint service and other web service on a same server with SBS 2008 R2. However, for production environment, we don't recommend that you install Exchange server and SharePoint server on the same computer. That will affect their performances and they will not work. Although, the following article is specific to SharePoint 2001 and Exchange server 2000. It is also suitable to Exchange server 2007 and SharePoint 2007. Cannot Install Sharepoint Portal Server on a Computer Running Exchange Server http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/277567 For more information about How to Install Exchange 2007 SP1 Prerequisites on Windows Server 2008, please refer to the following article: How to Install Exchange 2007 SP1 Prerequisites on Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb691354.aspx For more information about how to install Exchange 2007, please refer to the following articles: Preparing to Deploy Exchange 2007 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa995902.aspx New Installation http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa998619.aspx If you encounter issue during install Exchange server 2007, you can post your issue into the following forum: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/exchangesvrdeploy/threads If you have any inquiry on SBS, it is recommend you to initial a new thread in the corresponding community to get further support. Discussions in microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs Hope this can be helpful. Best Regards, David ShenThis posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.