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Remote Shell Connection in Exchange 2010
Remote Shell Connection in Exchange 2010
Remote Shell connection is a new feature which enables the administrator to connect to the exchange server remotely over the network which can be Lan\Wan.
New Features in Exchange 2010
New Features in Exchange Server 2010
Exchange Server 2010 beta has been released and I am sure many of our administrators started to make their hand dirty with Exchange Server 2010 lab.<< MORE >>
Windows 7 Community Launch Party
Windows 7 the new generation of Microsoft client end operating system. This Windows 7 simplifies the task in many ways and one of the thing I like about Windows 7 is improved drastic performance and also the process task been speedy compare to my earlier version. The main key which I like about the Windows 7 is the performance like It's designed to sleep and resume quicker, be less memory hungry, and spot USB devices faster, power management, easier wireless networking, windows live essential, jump list etc.
Now Windows 7 Community Launch is going to happen in your city by merawindows.com. You all are invited to this Windows7 Community Launch. Come up see the new features and take advantage of this operating system for your daily business\personal needs.
For more details look out for community party in your city on the date below and register for the event in your city
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Uninstalling Exchange from Clustered Environment - CCR
Automate Out of Office
Microsoft Clustering Services (MSCS) and Exchange Co- Existence - Part 2
Good-to-know Powershell CMDLETS & Procedures
Steps to Upgrade from Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 2 on Client Access Server (CAS)
TROUBLESHOOTING FREE/BUSY ISSUES IN EXCHANGE 2003 SERVER
Restoring an Exchange Server on a single server versus cluster
HOW TO RESOLVE 9667 Events in Exchange 2003 & Exchange 2007 Servers.
Different Ways to Increase Diagnostics Logging on Exchange 2007 Server
How to use Outlook Flags
Exchange 2007 Service Pack2 Features
Microsoft Clustering Services (MSCS) and Exchange Co- Existence - Part 1
Installation and configuration of Cluster Continuous Replication (CCR) on Windows Server 2008 (Part 1)
Extracting Distribution List information in Exchange
What to backup on Exchange Server 2007 Roles
Modify : Outlook Default Folder
Converting LDAP filters to OPATH filters
Automatic Drive Mapping using Logon Script
Installation, Configuration and Deployment of Software Updates – SCCM 2007 -Part3
Installation, Configuration and Deployment of Software Updates – SCCM 2007
Configuring Software Update & Deployment Procedure - Part 3
Now it’s a time to push the updates to the client. The major requirement for client machine – it should have internet connectivity to download the updates or atleast source path from where it should download those updates and other thing Configuration Manager Software needs to be installed. One of the major reason why we need configuration manager interms of Software updates is Windows Update Agent (WUA) 3.0 is required on ...<< MORE >>
Exchange Server 2010 Beta EMC - Overview
Microsoft released Exchange Server 2007 with a whole new architecture and several changes in server roles, transport, security models, cryptographic stuff, and much more. Now, everything that has been changed or has left unchanged needs a very good interface to manage everything that you get. A full featured product but a poor management tools is as good as having crores of dollers in your bank account but you dont know where to use them. Microsoft Exchange offered two different management consoles to manage the server(s) first time in Exchange Server 2007. Compared to the management ease offered by legacy consoles like Microsoft Exchange System Manger, Exchange Management Console of exchange server 2007 could not prove its efficiency as a powerful GUI based management ...<< MORE >>
Installation of Exchange Server 2010 Beta - Awaiting Technology
Exchange 2010 – Awaiting Technology
- Schema Master : Windows Server 2003 either standard or enterprise edition, recommendation have “window server 2003 with sp2”, this can be either 32-bit or 64-bit.
- Global Catalog Master : Windows Server 2003 either standard or enterprise edition, recommendation have “window server 2003 with sp2” this can be either 32-bit or 64-bit.
- The Active Directory domain & forest functional level must be Windows Server 2003-native or higher for all domains in the Active Directory forest where you will install Exchange 2010.
- Upgrade Schema - /prepareschema
- Exchange Security Groups & Permission : /PrepareAD
- LegacyExchange Support : /PrepareLegacyExchangePermissions
Existing Exchange 2003 in the Domain:
If you have exchange 2003 in the organization then ensure that:
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Installation, Configuration and Deployment of Software Updates – SCCM 2007-Part2
Installation, Configuration and Deployment of Software Updates – SCCM 2007-Part2
Installation of Software Update Point and Software Update Synchronization
In my last article I explained about the basic overview of software updates and installation of WSUS. In this article I will show you how to install software Update Point (SUP) and Synchronization Process.
Installation of Software updates point:
The SUP role needs to install on the sccm server before the software updates can be synchronized and deployed on the client computers.
Software Update Point Requirements:
Install WSUS 3.0 for RTM or WSUS3.0 sp1 for SCCM Sp1
If you have WSUS on different server and SCCM going to be installed on different server then you need to have atleast WSUS console to be installed
Important thing internet connection, allow atleast vendor ...<< MORE >>
Installation, Configuration and Deployment of Software Updates – SCCM 2007 - Part1
Installation of Software Update Point and Software Update Synchronization - Part 2 Configuring Software Update & Deployment Procedure - Part 3 Support hand for this article: Gireesh Mani, he is a colleague working with me for SCCM, his valuable time and knowledge is very much appreciated for helping me to prepare this article. Overview of Software Updates & Installation of WSUS 3.0 - Part 1 What is Software Update? Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 software updates feature help the IT Administrator with the set of tools and resources which will push those updates over the network during the specific time, apply those software updates on the target computers. Overview of Software Update 2003: Update Binaries :
Software Update is nothing but to install certain updates like critical, security, service pack for any installed product like OS or application which is provided by respective vendor for increase the reliability and performance of the products.
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Deployment : .<< MORE >>
How to and FAQ on MRM for Exchange 2007
How to and FAQ on MRM for Exchange 2007
Q: How do I migrate or import/export mailbox manager policies in Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007.
Ans: You cannot move, migrate or do an import/export using any third-party utilities.<< MORE >>
Troubleshooting Delayed Mailflow from relay server to E2K7 Hub Transport
Exchange 2007 Services and it's Functions
Exchange Services in Exchange 2007 and it’s functions
In this article you will see the description on Exchange 2007 Services which are responsible for Client Access Server, Hub Transport Server, Mailbox Server, Edge Server and Unified Messaging.
This article is purely published on the basis of event triggered from my virtual lab. Event id whatever you see in your production environment may vary compare to this however the function of each service will remain the same.
1) Microsoft Exchange Active Directory Topology :
This service is responsible to provide the information of Active Directory Information to Exchange Server Components. This service need to be started on the client Access Server, Hub Transport Server, Mailbox Server and Unified Messaging Server. It doesn’t depend on dependency inorder to start. However there ...<< MORE >>
Exchange 2007 Services and it's Functions
Exchange Services in Exchange 2007 and it’s functions
In this article you will see the description on Exchange 2007 Services which are responsible for Client Access Server, Hub Transport Server, Mailbox Server, Edge Server and Unified Messaging.
This article is purely published on the basis of event triggered from my virtual lab. Event id whatever you see in your production environment may vary compare to this however the function of each service will remain the same.
1) Microsoft Exchange Active Directory Topology :
This service is responsible to provide the information of Active Directory Information to Exchange Server Components. This service need to be started on the client Access Server, Hub Transport Server, Mailbox Server and Unified Messaging Server. It doesn’t depend on dependency inorder to start. However there ...<< MORE >>
Messaging Record Management
Messaging Record Management
Messaging Record Management (MRM) helps us to keep the messages that are need to comply with company policy, government regulation or legal needs and to remove those messages which are not required by the organization as per their policies. This is achieved by the mode of one folder which is being created under users mailbox called as "Managed Folder " which work as per the content setting applied on it. Messages under Messaging Record Management are processed as per the policy applied on it when it reaches to retention period either it can be moved to the deleted items folders, or to a managed custom folder, permanently deleted, marked as past retention limit or delete and allow recovery.
Activities which can be achieved by ...<< MORE >>
Advantages of Windows Server 2008 Core Server
In my previous Blog http://exchangeserverinfo.com/2008/05/21/windows-server-2008-core-server.aspx
I mentioned about not so attractive features of Windows Server 2008 Core Server . Definitely over thick line those comments are realistic however I always had this in mind that there must be something behind this concept of core server. Microsoft will not brand something without any real cause.
The biggest advantage I see about Core Server is the scenarios in which we can install core server.
Here is one I have in my mind.
Scenario :
I am Admin in XYZ company and they have a branch office at a distant location. As company doesn't want to invest a lot on IT infrastructure for remote office and expects to me to manage the servers for that location. They want me ...<< MORE >>
Real Life Deployment of Outlook using PRF files
The Outlook profile file (PRF file) allows you to create MAPI profiles for Outlook users. The PRF file is a text file with syntax that Outlook uses to generate a profile. Using a PRF file, you can create new profiles for users or modify existing profiles.
I had an assignment which required me to write a script that calls a PRF file. The PRF file creates a new Outlook profile for each of the users. The script will run in the logon services so it needs some basic logic to ensure that it is executed only once.
Here are a couple of samples that we have got ( they may need modification to suit your enviornment)
SCRIPT SAMPLE 1
Const ForReading = 1, ForWriting = ...<< MORE >>
Recovering Deleted Emails
Most of the times if we have deleted any email from outlook ( Specifically hard deleted), we are forced to believe that it cannot be recovered without restoring from backup, which is not completely true.
We can recover any email deleted/ Archived from the Mailbox if it has not passed the deleted item retention period ( which is by default 7 days)
A few tips that I follow
1. Any Item deleted from the Mailbox either a soft delete or hard delete goes in the dumpster which can be recovered unless the online maintenance has not cleared those emails ( in default case if the mails were deleted on 31st Oct. they will not be actually gone from the database till 7th Nov)
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Moving SharePoint Databases to a New Drive
This has been fairly common scenario & simple too, however i just thought to put up all the options that we have for this & some considerations about them. Here it goes
Option 1: New Storage Drive in Addition to Existing Drive
1. Stop all SharePoint related IIS web sites
2. The following Services had set to Stopped
- Windows SharePoint Services Administration
- Windows SharePoint Services Timer
- Windows SharePoint Services ...<< MORE >>
GFI Mail Archiver - 1
Build and Capture Operating System Image - SCCM 2007
Build and Capture Operating System Image
In my last few articles, you have seen how to install system center configuration manager (SCCM), configuring a boundary, doing inventory, deploying software packages and finally deploying operating system from a reference computer.
In this article you will see how to build new windows xp computer and at the same time how to capture the image. To be frank with you this is the article which I suppose to release it little bit earlier because for understanding\learning purpose I started to build an OS image and faced lots of challenges, but later I realized that this would be bit advance for new guys to understand it at one instance so I started to release article just on deploying the operating system ...<< MORE >>
Deployment of Software Package - MsOffice 2007, Adobe and winzip from SCCM - Part2
Deployment of Software Package - MsOffice 2007, Adobe and winzip - Part2
This article is continuation of my previous article, so my lab setup remain the same. In my previous article you have seen how to deploy Ms-Office 2003 and how to monitor the current status for troubleshooting analysis. In this article I will show you how to deploy Ms-Office 2007 and non-Microsoft product. Troubleshooting will remain same what I specified in my previous article.
Before reading this article I would appreciate if you go through with my previous article.
Note: The only change I made is I have uninstalled my ms-office 2003 software from my client machine (newlabtest) and removed the advertisement package from the SCCM.
How to deploy ...<< MORE >>
Deployment of Software Package-MsOffice 2003 from SCCM - Part1
Deployment of MsOffice 2003 from SCCM - Part1
Disclaimer : This article is being published on the basis of my lab output which is being created on my virtual pc, in the production environment it may or may not be applicable for all circumstances. Recommending you to do your lab test first and then do the activities on the production environment.
In my previous articles you have seen how to build new operating system and bringing it to a domain by capturing the image from reference computer. In this article you will see how to deploy a software packages for end users.
Before you are reading this article I would appreciate if you read my previous articles which has been published on SCCM so that you can ...<< MORE >>
Blackberry Vs ActiveSync - The WAR is ON !!!!
THE WAR IS ON!!!!
It’s been quite many years since Blackberry Technology has rule the world with its impeccable, secure and fast messaging technology on mobile devices. Now the industry has changed, with the introduction Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 it seems to me that monopoly of blackberry is over. I have seen several projects where Clients are moving from Blackberry to Windows Mobile services. The BIG question WHY? Simple cost and TCO. Below I am going to discuss the same where I will point out the comparison between both of them.
Cost
Blackberry:
To incorporate blackberry in a company where they have Microsoft Exchange Server one has to purchase following items
- Blackberry Enterprise Server Software v4.1 ...<< MORE >>
Room Mailbox Scripts Exchange Server 2007
A quick one for those who are working on Room mailbox. My colleague Sandeep Narkhede has worked extensively on this and helped to get this info here.
It's about how you can make full use of the added features in E2K7 with which you can do anything that you want.... ( did I say too much ) ... ...<< MORE >>
Windows XP with SP2 Deployment (OSD) through SCCM - Zero Touch Installation Method
Windows XP Operating System with SP2 Deployment (OSD) through SCCM
ZeroTouch Installation Method
In my blog you had seen few articles on system center configuration management like prerequisite for SCCM, Installation guide, how to create boundaries and doing inventory.
I would recommend you to refer those articles before you could see this:
System Center Configuration Manager
http://exchangeserverinfo.com/categories/SCCM%202007.aspx
Still there are many features you can get in SCCM like publishing the package, doing software update, remote access etc etc.
In this article I am fully focusing on operating system deployment of windows xp with sp2. Reason for publishing this article there are very few article which talks about this XP Deployment and very important thing is that I faced lots of issue to get this deployment successful, so I thought to ...<< MORE >>
Free E-book: Virtualization for Dummies
Hi All,
We in Exchange Server lab, use virtual server many times. There are many ways by which this virtual servers can be optimized. So its a good free read .. check it out ...
I got the this information from one of my Private Forums.
Virtualization for Dummies
Download your free copy...
http://www.sun.com/systems/solutions/virtualizationfordummies/index.jsp
Sun and AMD Special Edition is now available! Published by the same folks who create all the "Dummies" books – this special edition version showcases Sun and AMD virtualization offerings, how they work together, and how they can benefit businesses. Learn about the latest virtualization technologies with this brief and easy-to-read booklet.
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DST information | Update from MS
Hi All,
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Abstract:
Sharing details of changes to daylight saving time (DST) and time zones (TZ) at various times across the globe. The external links and resources below are for your reference.
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Regions Impacted
· Some countries with DST & TZ Changes Implemented Last Year (2007):
· Australia
· U.S.
· Canada
· Some countries with New DST & TZ Changes this year (2008) with H2 Impacts:
· Egypt
· Mauritius
· Pakistan
· Morocco
· Brazil
· Chile
· Iran
· Argentina
· All other companies who have organizations with operations, customers or vendors based in these locales may be affected. In addition, companies who
interact or integrate with systems that are based in these locales or rely on date/time calculations may be impacted.
In general, computer systems should be updated ...
BITPro’s TechDay2008 Celebration
BITPro’s TechDay2008 Celebration
Hi All, Those who are located in Bangalore we are co-ordinally inviting to attend the BITPro's Tech Event. For more details please see the below content.
Invitation
Date: 23rd-Aug-2008 Time: 09.00 AM to 01.30PM
Venue: Venue: R.V Dental College & Hospital, CA37, 24th Main, JP Nagar, Bangalore-78
A special Community event for key business and IT Professionals.
Dear BITPro Members! BangaloreITPro is pleased to invite you to attend a special event on “Breaking Down Com-munication Barriers with Microsoft Unified Communications. And find out how to solve Windows Vista Network Issue, Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V ” Discover how the Microsoft unified communications & Virtualizations solution can help raise your business to the next level of productivity and profitability
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Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Tracking and Maintenance
Performing Tracking and Logging Activities in the Organization
This section examines message tracking, protocol logging, and diagnostic logging. You use these features to monitor Exchange Server and to troubleshoot messaging problems.
Using Message Tracking
You use message tracking on Transport servers to monitor the flow of messages into the organization and within it. With message tracking enabled,
Exchange Server maintains daily log files, with a running history of all messages transferred within the organization. You use the logs to determine the status of a message, such as whether a message
has been sent, received, or is waiting in the queue to be delivered. Because Exchange Server handles postings to public folders in much the same way as e-mail messages, you can also use message
tracking to ...
Configuring Schedule+ Free Busy information between the forests – Exchange 2007 & 2003
Configuring Schedule+ Free Busy information between the forests – Exchange 2007 & 2003
Configuration of Schedule Free Busy in a cross-forest topology
Let me take you back to Exchange 2003 schedule+ free busy between two different forests. Whenever we are thinking of schedule+ free busy in exchange 2003, the first thing reflect in our mind is public folder. Reason, because schedule free busy & OAB are part of system folder and system folder is stored in public folder.
Basically when we are sending a meeting request in exchange 2003 topology , it will take atleast 45 minutes to update the Free busy information and if it is interorg scenario it will might take more then that. In a inteorg scenario, we need to configure the ...
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