Exchange 2010 support extended until 13.10.2020

Support for Exchange Server 2010 was originally due to end on January 14, 2020. Microsoft has now extended support until 13.10.2020. One of the reasons for the extension of the extended support are apparently the many still active installations or organizations that are currently still busy with the migration. Here you can find the article on the Exchange Team ... Read more

New security updates for Exchange Server

Microsoft released new security updates for Exchange Server 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019 on July 9. The updates address the following vulnerabilities: CVE-2019-1084 | Vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange related to information disclosure CVE-2019-1137 | Vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server related to spoofing attacks CVE-2019-1136 | Vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server related to privilege escalation All 3 vulnerabilities are ... Read more

QuickTip: NDR after restoring distribution groups or mailboxes

Quick tip on a problem that can occur after a deleted mailbox or distribution group has been restored. Users who send mails to the restored mailbox or distribution list receive an NDR with the following error message: STOREDRV.Deliver.Exception:AccountDisabledException.MapiExceptionMailboxDisabled; Failed to process message due to a permanent exception with message The mailbox /o=FrankysWeb/ou=Exchange Administrative ... Read more

Exchange Reporter: New version with support for Exchange 2019

After a long time, I have once again revised the Exchange Reporter and fixed various bugs. Most of the modules now also work with Exchange 2019. The following fixes and new functions are now included in version 3.4: New functions Support for Server 2016 (AD) and Exchange 2019 Bugfixes Link in the PSPKI documentation corrected ... Read more

Exchange Server: New security update (June 2019)

Microsoft has released a new security update for all currently supported Exchange Server versions. What exactly the problem is with the Exchange Server versions has not been published. The description of the security advisory only states: Microsoft has released an update for Microsoft Exchange Server that provides enhanced security as a defense in depth measure. ... Read more

Exchange migration: common causes of problems

In January, I already wrote an article about problems with the Outlook connection to Exchange during the migration. In this new article I would now like to mention a few more common causes of problems. DNS server is not a DC During the coexistence of the Exchange servers, it can happen that users cannot transfer mails between the ... Read more

NET Framework 4.8 released - No support for Exchange Server

Microsoft has recently released .NET Framework 4.8, which will also be delivered promptly via Windows Update. However, .NET Framework 4.8 should not currently be installed on Exchange Servers. Exchange Server only supports certain .NET Framework versions depending on the update status. .NET Framework versions not supported by Exchange cause trouble from time to time (see here and ... Read more

New security updates for Exchange Server (All versions)

Microsoft has released security updates for Exchange Server today. Specifically, these are the following vulnerabilities: CVE-2019-0817: Microsoft Exchange Spoofing Vulnerability CVE-2019-0858: Microsoft Exchange Spoofing Vulnerability CVE-2019-0817 applies to all currently supported Exchange Server versions (including Exchange 2010). CVE-2019-0858 affects Exchange from version 2013 onwards. Even though the vulnerability is "only" rated as "Important", it ... Read more

Exchange 2010: End of support is approaching - What now?

I am currently receiving many emails about the upcoming end of support for Exchange 2010. As you know, support for Exchange 2010 ends on 14.01.2020. Apparently, smaller companies in particular, which are currently still using Small Business Server, are currently having problems finding a service provider or system house to assist with the migration. I have now read several times that the cloud ... Read more

Manage Exchange out-of-office notifications centrally

Most users manage the absence notifications themselves via Outlook. Before a planned absence, such as vacation, the user enters the desired message and, if necessary, specifies a deputy. In addition, the helpdesk or a user's line manager should usually also be able to enter an absence notification for users; this is usually useful for an unplanned absence, ... Read more