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Can I install exchange on a DC

You can install Exchange on a DC, but it is not recommended. There are some issues you should be aware of before installing Exchange Server 2003 on a DC.

1. The GC Failover mechanism will not work and the server must be a Global Catalog server.
2. There will be a significant performance impact on the DC and Exchange.
3. Exchange 2003 clusters co-existing on Active Directory servers is not supported by Microsoft.
4. Avoid the use of the /3GB switch
5. A shut down or restart of a domain controller running Exchange can take more than 10 minutes.
6. It is a risk because of all services run under.

Note: If you are short budget, you may want to install Exchange on a SBS.

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