Installing MS Forefront Security for Exchange Server

27 Nov 2009

Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server integrates multiple scan engines from industry-leading security firms into a comprehensive, layered solution, helping businesses protect their Microsoft Exchange Server messaging environments from viruses, worms, spam, and inappropriate content.

start forefrontexchangesetup.exe
Accept the License Agreement and click on [Next]
You will be warned with the fact that “Microsoft Exchange Transport” will be restarted, so if this isn’t possible, abort the setup. Else just click [Next]
The next screen prompts you for the installation locations. If you want to change this do so, then click [Next]
If you use a Proxy Server fill in the details, then click [Next]
Enable the Antispam feature (if needed), then click [Next]
The next screen is about joining the CEIP (Customer Experience Improvement Program), if you want to be part of it, check the checkbox. Click [Next]
Verify your information, and then click [Next] to begin installation
After the installation, click [Finish]
Your start menu should now contain the “Forefront Protection for Exchange Server Console”. Fire it up.
Activate your license, or continue with the evaluation (only valid for 119 days).
If you have a Activation Key, you will be prompted to supply your License Agreement Number. Click on the link provided in the dialog screen.