This option takes you to the Downloading Updates page that searches for updates. On the Check for Updates? page, choose one of the following options, and then click Next to continue:Ĭonnect to the Internet and check for updates: We recommend this option, which searches for updates to the version of Exchange that you're currently installing (it doesn't detect newer CUs). In the resulting virtual DVD drive that appears, start Exchange Setup by double-clicking Setup.exe. In File Explorer, right-click on the Exchange CU ISO image file that you downloaded, and then select Mount.
For more information, see Updates for Exchange Server.
Install an Exchange CU using the Setup wizardĭownload the latest version of Exchange on the target computer. Reboot your server upon completion of the update.
Temporarily disable any anti-virus software during the update process. Use an elevated command prompt to run the Cumulative Update. Have a tested and working backup of both the Active Directory and your Exchange Server.īackup any and all customizations. Test the new update in a non-production environment first to avoid any problems in the new update affecting the running production environment. This is because each Cumulative Update is a full build of the product. There is no need to install the RTM build or previous builds and then upgrade to the latest Cumulative Update. This especially applies to the installation of a new server.Īlways install the latest Cumulative Update when creating a new server.
Best PracticesĪlways keep your servers as up to date as possible. Having problems? Ask for help in the Exchange forums.