Exchange 2010

Exchange 2010: Incorrect index within a DAG (Event ID 123)

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This error occurs from time to time, but can be rectified quickly. So if you see this error in the event log, you can quickly repair the index with the commands below Event ID: 123 Source: ExchangeStoreDB Info: A corrupted search catalog has been used for the copy of the Microsoft Exchange information store database on this server. In this ... Read more

Exchange 2010/2013: Which computer uses a Relay Connector?

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Receive connectors that do not require authentication are needed to allow systems to send mails that do not support authentication. This is normally not a problem if the connectors are configured correctly. However, I have often seen that entire subnets are allowed to send mails everywhere without authentication (historically grown this way). Replacing something like this is ... Read more

Outlook 2010: Deactivate Outlook Anywhere (RPC over HTTPS) via GPO

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Outlook Anywhere (RPC over HTTPS) can only be switched on or off on the Exchange servers. Unfortunately, it is not so easy to configure which users are allowed to use Outlook Anywhere. Although access to Active Directory groups can be restricted using Forefront TMG, every client is configured for Outlook Anywhere using Autodiscover. However, this has ... Read more

Exchange 2010: Fix problems with downloading the offline address book

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From time to time there are problems when downloading the offline address book, the causes are often different and have different error messages. The following instructions describe how to "start again" with a fresh offline address book (OAB), which solves most problems. First stop the "Address book" and "File distribution" services Now delete the defective OAB Next, delete the files from the old ... Read more

Email made in Germany... with Exchange!

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Everyone is talking about it at the moment: the secret services are reading. Telekom, GMX and Web.de are taking advantage of the current discussions on the subject and have recently started offering "E-Mail made in Germany". A little background: The three have decided to encrypt the transport route of the mails, i.e. the communication between GMX, Telekom and Web.de mail servers. ... Read more

Exchange 2007/2010/2013: New updates

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New security updates for Exchange 2007, 2010 and 2013 were released yesterday. However, the update for Exchange 2013 was withdrawn today due to problems. Unfortunately, this seems to be happening more frequently recently. If you have already installed the update for Exchange 2013, you can find a workaround to fix the problems here:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2879739

I'll probably wait a little longer until I install the updates...

If you can't or don't want to wait, you can find the packages here:

http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2013/08/13/released-exchange-2007-and-exchange-2010-rollups-and-exchange-2013-security-updates.aspx

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

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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

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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