Server 2016: Active Directory installation (part 1)

I have somewhat neglected the topic of Active Directory here recently, so here is an easy introduction to the topic. Foreword This article is about the installation of a new Active Directory on a greenfield site. In this test environment there is so far only one server that has been upgraded to a domain controller. Read more

Exchange 2016: Error during installation / migration ('Database' is binding for 'UserMailbox')

The following error can occur with Exchange servers during installation: Error: The following error was generated when "$error.Clear(); if ( ($server -eq $null) -and ($RoleIsDatacenter -ne $true) ) { Update-RmsSharedIdentity -ServerName $RoleNetBIOSName } " was executed: "'Database' is binding for 'UserMailbox'. Property name: Database". 'Database' is binding for 'UserMailbox'. Property name: Database Click here to open the help ... Read more

Exchange 2016: Avoid problems during installation / migration

When installing new Exchange 2016 servers, for example for migration, you need to proceed with caution. Exchange servers feel compelled to respond to client requests immediately after installation. The background is as follows: As soon as a new Exchange Server is installed, SCP (Service Connection Point) entries are also created in the Active Directory. The SCP entries are ... Read more

Exchange 2013: Readiness check hangs at 90 % and aborts

Interesting error during the installation of Exchange 2013 on a Server 2012 R2. The readiness check of the installation hangs at 90 % and then aborts after a long time with the following error message: The exact wording somewhat shortened: Error: The following error was generated when "$error.Clear(); $keyPath = "HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\WebManagement\Server"; if (!(Get-Item $keyPath -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue)) { New-Item ... Read more

Exchange 2016: This app cannot be run on the PC

Holger encountered a strange error during the installation of Exchange 2016 on Windows Server 2012 R2. The following error message appears immediately after starting Setup.exe: This app cannot be run on your PC Please contact the software publisher to find a suitable version for your PC. Well, that would probably be Microsoft, ... Read more

Exchange 2013: Error during installation (sandbox assembly)

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