Exchange 2010/2013: Monitor mailbox for unread messages (EWS)

This little script monitors the inbox of a mailbox for unread messages. I created it to monitor service mailboxes from which other programs automatically process mails. With a few small adjustments, it can also be used to create a monitor for PRTG or Solarwinds. #----------------------------- # Check mailbox for unread mails # www.frankysweb.de # # by Frank ... Read more

Exchange 2010: Find unused distribution lists

Many distribution lists quickly become confusing, but cleaning up distribution lists can be difficult if you don't know how often they are used. I have created a small script that counts how many mails have been sent to a list in the last few days. The time period is customizable. However, it must be ensured that the message tracking logs are also ... Read more

Move POPcon from 32-bit server to 64-bit server

Fortunately, the time of POP3 connectors for Exchange is over. However, you can still find programs like POPcon from time to time that collect mails from the provider and deliver them to Exchange. I don't necessarily think much of such tools, but I have to admit that I also use them privately to pick up my mails and deliver them to ... Read more

Exchange 2013 new version of the CU2 released

Today a new version of the CU2 for Exchange 2013 was released, the previous version contained a bug in connection with the new public folder. So if you use public folders under Exchange 2013 you should update the CU2. The new version can be installed directly over the old one. Click here to download:  

Certification authority: Issue extended validation certificates (green bar in IE)

The Windows CA is also able to issue Extended Validation certificates so that the smart green bar is displayed in Internet Explorer. The whole thing is even surprisingly simple: To issue an Extended Validation (EV) certificate, a new template can be created or an existing one can be modified, I create a new template and duplicate the template ... Read more

Installation Exchange 2010 on Server 2012

Exchange 2010 is currently still frequently installed, mostly to migrate Exchange 2003. If you want to replace Exchange 2003 and use Exchange 2013, you also have to take the intermediate step via Exchange 2010. Since Exchange 2010 SP3, installation on Server 2012 is supported, but a few requirements must be met beforehand, especially if the ... Read more

Happy Sysadmin Day

Today it's that time again. It's Sysadmin Day! The holiest holiday of the year, so it's time to treat yourself: it was delicious, by the way :-) Now it's time to take the plane back home. I wonder if Michel starved to death in the engine room! http://networkguy.de/?p=507 I hope he got his cake :-) Greetings to all sysadmins who ... Read more

Exchange 2007/2010/2013: Set up Blackberry 10 for ActiveSync

To complete the setup of the Active Sync Clients, here are the instructions for the current Blackberry OS 10. The instructions for the other smartphone operating systems can be found here: Windows Phone 8: https://www.frankysweb.de/?p=1232 Android 4: https://www.frankysweb.de/?p=621 iOS, Android 2.X, Windows Phone 7, Windows Mobile: https://www.frankysweb.de/?p=302 But now for the setup: Select "Settings" on the start screen Then ... Read more

Exchange 2010: Extremely fast log file growth (2)

And once again extremely fast log file growth in the Exchange environment. I had this problem once before, when it was iPhones with the iOS bug. This time, however, there were no affected iPhones to be found. https://www.frankysweb.de/exchange-2010-extrem-schneller-logfilezuwachs-aus-dem-leben-eines-admins/ In this case, the Exchange User Monitor helped me to identify a user who had caused the problem. ... Read more