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Some programs require an anonymous relay to be able to deliver mails. To set up an anonymous relay with Exchange 2013, a new connector should be created that has the appropriate permissions and restrictions for IP addresses: In this example, the new connector "Relay" is created: The connector can either listen on all IP addresses of the Exchange server or only ... Read more
If you also need to make frequent DNS queries to the MX records or SPF and reverse records, this little script may help: Test-MXSettings.ps1 The script has a few parameters, which can quickly check all Exchange accepted domains, or any domain, also a DNS server for the query can be specified. The following parameters ... Read more
New updates have been released for Exchange Server 2007, Exchange Server 2010 and Exchange Server 2013. Click here to download Exchange Server 2013 CU9 ) UM language packs for Exchange Server 2013 CU9 (http://www.microsoft.com/de-DE/download/details.aspx?id=47678) Exchange Server 2010 SP3 UR 10 (http://www.microsoft.com/de-DE/download/details.aspx?id=47676) Exchange Server 2007 SP3 UR 16(http://www.microsoft.com/de-DE/download/details.aspx?id=47677) Here is a description of the fixes: Exchange 2013 CU9 ... Read more
The update with the number KB3062157 fixes a critical vulnerability in Exchange 2013 CU8 and SP1, which makes it possible to gain higher permissions. other versions are apparently not affected. More information can be found here: https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/MS15-064 It is not necessary to restart the server, but the Exchange services will be restarted. Click here to download the update: ... Read more
I have just released version 2.3 of the Exchange Reporter. Here are the changes: Extension Exchange Reporter with 3rd Party Module Compatibility New (First) 3rd Party Module by Igmar Brückner Auditreport.ps1 - Information about changes to the Exchange configuration New module rightsreport.ps1 - Information about mailbox permissions Revision mbxreport.ps1 Display of inactive mailboxes Many thanks to Igmar ... Read more
There are now 69 Ignite sessions on Exchange and Exchange-related topics available for viewing. It's worth watching! Here is the link: https://myignite.microsoft.com/#/videos/4af86b2a-0a95-e411-b87f-00155d5066d7
I have just released Exchange Reporter 2.2. This time there are some new modules and several bug fixes Here is a summary of the changes: New module careport.ps1 - Information about certification authority and certificates pfreport.ps1 - Information about public folders dgreport.ps1 - Lists unused distribution lists HPiLOReport.ps1 - Reads information about HP servers Bugfix: Spelling error fixed Bugfix: ... Read more
Certificates from an Active Directory integrated certification authority can be easily requested via MMC. However, if you want to buy a certificate, you need a certificate request that can be submitted to the CA. Unfortunately, ECP offers few options for configuring the request and the subsequent certificate. The way via the Exchange Shell works much better. The command is ... Read more
This article describes the basic configuration of Exchange Online Protection with Exchange Server 2013. https://products.office.com/de-de/exchange/microsoft-exchange-online-protection-email-filter-and-anti-spam-protection-email-security-email-spam These instructions are also valid for Exchange 2016. Once you have an account, you will be taken to the Office 365 dashboard. The basic configuration can be carried out under "Setup": Step 1: Add domain. I use "frankysweb.com" for testing: My domain hosts ... Read more
Nice error during Exchange 2013 installation (I think sandbox assembly sounds kind of funny): [03.26.2015 17:17:52.0050] [0] [ERROR] An attempt was made to load an assembly from a network address, which in previous versions of .NET Framework would have resulted in the assembly running as a sandbox assembly. In this version of .NET Framework, the CAS policy is not enforced by default. Read more
