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Exchange 2010 : Unable to move mailboxen (Mailbox database is offline)

I ran into a problem while moving Exchange (2003) mailboxes to a new Exchange (2010) Database :   The solution was to add the Exchange 2010 servers Full Control access (or the Exchange service group!) of the mailbox stores. (Exchange 2003 System Manager, First Storage Group, Mailbox Store, Properties, Security Tab) […]

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Exchange 2010 : Change number of concurrent mailbox moves

By default Exchange 2010 moves 5 mailboxes at the same time. But you can change that.  Go to %exchangeinstalldir%\V14\BIN and open with ultraedit, notepad or something like that the following file : MSExchangeMailboxReplication.exe.config Look for the following (control-f :-)) : MaxActiveMovesPerTargetMDB = Change the default number (2 or 5, depending which Servicepack) to a higher […]

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Exchange 2010 SP1 Prerequisites

Download Exchange 2010 SP1 here : http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=199950 For Windows Server 2008 R2 the following hotfixes are required : http://code.msdn.microsoft.com/KB982867/Release/ProjectReleases.aspx?ReleaseId=4520 http://code.msdn.microsoft.com/KB983440/Release/ProjectReleases.aspx?ReleaseId=4410 http://code.msdn.microsoft.com/KB977020/Release/ProjectReleases.aspx?ReleaseId=4115 http://code.msdn.microsoft.com/KB979744/Release/ProjectReleases.aspx?ReleaseId=3993 […]

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Howto : Re-create Exchange 2003 IIS virtual Directories

When it’s possible to save/export the configuration do so. Delete the virtual directories (exchange, public, oma etc.) Download Metabase explorer and remove the DS2MB key (first key on the top) in orde to force recreating the directories.  Download it here : MetabaseExplorer.renametozip Restart MS Exchange system attendant service and test OWA/OMA etc You have to […]

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How to install Exchange 2010 prerequisites automatically

Exchange 2010 setup does a detailed check on their prerequisites, but does not install them for you. You are expected to manually install and configure all required hotfixes, server components and services which is inefficient and time consuming. Maybe you find it useful to automate the installation and configuration of the prerequisites. Therefore download the following […]

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SSL Certificates the cheap way

I needed some SSL certs for my Exchange and other servers. I wanted to buy some certificates from an commercial supplier like godaddy.com or something like that. But this is how I’ve fixed the problem. Go to CAcert.org (https://www.cacert.org/index.php) and register/create an account. Create an certificate request on IIS or an server you wish to […]

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Unable to update Mailbox SD in the DS.

A customer complained about Snapmanager for Exchange (NetApp) not working. The following error was in the eventlog: Microsoft says the following about this: Probably so rights issues on the mailbox. On the internet I found a script that the Mailbox GUID turnover to the user. Download this script here : MbxGUIDtoMbxName Give the GUID and […]

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Exchange 2007 : Disable Outlook Web Access and Activesync for multiple users

Use the following commando to disable OWA and Activesync for everyone : get-Mailbox -ResultSize Unlimited| set-CASMailbox -ActiveSyncEnabled:$False -OwaEnabled:$False You can then create an CSV to enable OWA and Activesync for specific users : Create a CSV with one column named UserPrincipalName and below it the users defined for which it needs it be active: import-csv […]

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Classfactory error when moving mailbox to Exchange Server 2007

Some mailboxes may be reported as failed in your mailbox move report, with the following error information: Error occurred in the step: Opening source mailbox. Failed to open mailbox with error: ClassFactory cannot supply requested class, error code: -1056749262. Check the properties of the account in Active Directory Users & Computers and you should find […]

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PFDAVADMIN error : name cannot begin with the ‘0’ character

Microsoft recommends using the PFDAVADMIN utility from a workstation, not from the console of the Exchange server, though. If you get this message, do NOT install the v1.1 Framework on an existing Exchange 2007 server. You run the risk of resetting some of the v2.0 Framework settings and, thus, breaking Exchange Server 2007! If you […]

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Solved : Failed to copy messages to the destination mailbox store with error: MAPI or an unspecified service provider. ID no: 00000000-0000-00000000

When installing a fresh Exchange 2007 CCR (W2K8) configuration for a customer of IT Oost Nederland I ran into a problem with moving the mailboxen :   The error : Error occurred in the step: Moving messages. Failed to copy messages to the destination mailbox store with error: MAPI or an unspecified service provider. ID […]

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Creating a Cluster in Windows Server 2008

Clustering is available in Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise and Windows Server® 2008 Datacenter editions.  The improvements to failover clusters (formerly known as server clusters) are aimed at simplifying clusters, making them more secure, and enhancing cluster stability.  Cluster setup and management are easier with the new MMC Snap-In management interface, and complexity is reduced by […]

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Using the Microsoft Mobile Device Emulator to test ActiveSync

Download the following : Microsoft Device Emulator 3.0, Windows Mobile Device Images (can be found  HERE. The images will have a .BIN extension, PPC_USA.BIN, for example.) and  Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 (can be downloaded HERE) To test ActiveSync: Open a command window. Navigate to the c:\program files\microsoft device emulator\1.0 directory. Execute the command: deviceemulator.exe path […]

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