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SOS4SOS
Copper Contributor
Mar 12, 2021

Disable Exchange Services for version 2013-keep server running though

We have Exchange Server 2013 on a Windows 2012 R2 server running but we no longer use the exchange software for email--the services are still running however. We still need the server for other reaso...
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MDadarkar
Brass Contributor
Mar 13, 2021

Hi SOS4SOS ,

 

Note: This is not the best practice to keep DC and exchange on the same server.

 

If the exchange service is completely blocked from the internet, it’s basically safe. But Microsoft still suggests doing the patching ASAP.

 

I will suggest stopping all the Exchange services and DISABLED them permanently to avoid any risk in the future.

 

Thank you,

Regards,
MD

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  • SOS4SOS's avatar
    SOS4SOS
    Copper Contributor
    Mar 13, 2021

    Hi MDadarkar ,

     

    Thank you for the reply. Yes we migrated the mailboxes to Exchange online over 2 years ago, but kept exchange services running. Do you mean that by disabling the Exchange Services it is blocked from Internet or is there an additional way to block exchange from Internet-like a port or something? And is there a particular order to disabling services-there are many!

    Thank you.

    • MDadarkar's avatar
      MDadarkar
      Brass Contributor
      Mar 13, 2021

      Hi SOS4SOS ,

       

      1. Disable All Exchange Services 
      2. Block Ports as well.

       

      I hope this is informative.

       

      Thank you,

      Regards,

      MD

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        SOS4SOS
        Copper Contributor
        Mar 13, 2021
        Will disabliing all services affect any Active Directory functionality since some of the services have some AD services as dependents?

        Do you know what ports? thanks

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