On-Premise Exchange Server Setup

Deploying a brand-new, on-premises Microsoft Exchange environment is the next step for our small organization (fewer than 3 users). This is a green-field installation—there is no legacy email system to migrate—so the focus is on a clean, secure build that slots neatly into our existing Windows infrastructure.

The work includes planning the server role distribution, installing the latest supported Exchange Server version, integrating with Active Directory, configuring DNS and SSL certificates for secure external access, and verifying mail flow for Outlook, OWA, and mobile devices. Anti-spam/anti-malware defaults should be enabled, with recommendations for any additional safeguards.

Acceptance criteria
• Exchange Server installed, licensed, and fully patched
• Up to 50 user mailboxes created and tested
• Internal and external mail flow confirmed (SMTP, Outlook Anywhere, ActiveSync)
• SSL certificate applied; OWA reachable via HTTPS
• Basic backup and recovery procedure documented
• Handover notes and a brief admin guide delivered in PDF

Everything needs to be completed with minimal interruption to daily work, and a short remote walkthrough at the end will close the project.