After installing any application it is good practice to perform post installation tasks and Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 is no exception. Below you will find a step-by-step guide for the Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Mailbox Server role post installation tasks.

  1. Review the C:\ExchangeSetupLogs\ExchangeSetup.log file for errors or warnings.
  2. Right click the Exchange Management Shell and select Run as Administrator.
  3. Execute the Get-ExchangeServer | FT Name,ServerRole -auto cmdlet to determine the installed roles.
  4. Review the Event Viewer (Windows Logs > Application) for errors or warnings regarding Microsoft Exchange Server 2016.
  5. Login to the Exchange Admin Center using the URL https://server/ecp.
  6. Configure the Language: and Time Zone: then click Save.