There is a known issue when installing E12. E12 requires MMC 3.0 and .NET Framework version 2. Even with MMC 3.0 installed, installation fails:

“Exchange Server ‘12′ requires Microsoft Management Console 3.0.”

There is a workaround for this problem. Open the registry and navigate to the following:

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\

Add a new key:

MMC30Core

Works first time with this key. Checkout the Exchange Team blog for more details.

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Apart from that, point and click and the whole thing magically installs. er, at least thats what I’m hoping!

The architecture of E12 has changed, in that there is no longer a Front and Back End server configuration. This has now been broken further down into 5 different server roles. I’ll be posting further articles on E12, so watch this space.

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Welcome to my first blog on Exchanging Messages. I hope you find the stuff here of some interest and feel free to post comments. I’ll certainly get back to you.

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Hi and welcome! Within the Exchanging Messages section of my blog I will focus on the interaction and integration of Microsoft Exchange Server within Windows and mixed networks.

This blog includes tips and tweaks for Exchange Server within Small Business Server, both SBS 2000 and SBS 2003. It includes information on mobile messaging features and also reviews various Exchange tools and utilities, scripts and code for managing an Exchange enterprise. Latest news and culture is also discussed.