Install the Exchange 2010 Unified Messaging Server Role
Applies to: Exchange Server 2010 SP3, Exchange Server 2010 SP2
You can use several methods to install the Unified Messaging (UM) server role on a computer running Microsoft Exchange Server 2010. The Unified Messaging server role can be installed on a single computer that has no other Exchange 2010 server roles installed or on a computer running another Exchange 2010 server role. This topic discusses the methods you can use to install the Unified Messaging server role.
Important
After you install the Unified Messaging server role, you must perform other tasks before the Unified Messaging server can process incoming calls. To complete the steps required to enable and configure Unified Messaging, see Deploy a New Exchange 2010 RTM UM Environment.
Looking for other management tasks related to UM servers? Check out Managing Unified Messaging Servers.
Use the Setup wizard to install the UM server role
To perform the following procedures, you must log on by using an account that's a member of the local Administrators group on that computer.
You can use the Setup wizard on the Exchange 2010 installation DVD to install the Unified Messaging server role. For more information about how to install the Unified Messaging server role using the Setup wizard, see Install Exchange 2010 Using the Custom Installation Type.
Use the command prompt to perform an unattended installation of the UM server role
To perform the following procedures, you must log on by using an account that's a member of the local Administrators group on that computer.
You can perform an unattended installation of the Unified Messaging server role at a command prompt. For more information about how to perform an unattended installation of the Unified Messaging server role, see Install Exchange 2010 in Unattended Mode.
Use Setup.com to add or remove a UM Server Role
To perform the following procedures, you must log on by using an account that's a member of the local Administrators group on that computer.
You can use Setup.com to add or remove the Unified Messaging server role to an existing Exchange 2010 server. Setup.com supports command-line switches for performing scripted or quiet installations of Exchange 2010.
Important
After you install the Unified Messaging server role, you must restart the system to allow the Unified Messaging service to reserve the TCP ports required.
Other Tasks
After you install the Unified Messaging server role you may also want to:
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