Exchange 2000 Install Step by Step
Nov17

Exchange 2000 Install Step by Step

KB ID 0000255 Problem It’s been so long since I did this, I thought I’d document it this time round, as it’s probably going to be the last time I ever do it. Solution Pre – Requisites 1. A server running Windows Server 2000 (Standard or Advanced). It must be a domain member server (it can be a domain controller but that’s not recommended). It must also be able to see a properly configured DNS server. 2....

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Exchange 2003 to 2010 Transition “Swing Migration”
Nov17

Exchange 2003 to 2010 Transition “Swing Migration”

KB ID 0000234 Problem Before we start, I’m aware “Migration”, “Swing Migration”, and “Transition” have three very different meanings, depending on which KB, blog or piece of Microsoft documentation you are reading. Be under no illusions the terminology used in the title and the tags on this page, are to catch the web searches of those who have an Exchange 2003 Server and want to move all their...

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ActiveSync Error Support Code: 0x85010014
Nov17

ActiveSync Error Support Code: 0x85010014

KB ID 0000367  Problem This error is so common, every time I fix it I berate myself for not documenting it for the site. It’s easier to do it, than to write it down, so see the video below.   Solution   Related Articles, References, Credits, or External Links NA

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Secure and Lock down Exchange 2003
Nov17

Secure and Lock down Exchange 2003

KB ID 0000020 Dtd 21/01/09 Problem You want to secure Exchange 2003 (Post SP2). Solution 1. Ensure you are not an open relay, 1. Open The Exchange Exchange system manager > Navigate to Administrative > Groups > First Administrative Group > Servers > {server_name} > Protocols > SMTP. 2. Right Click Default SMTP Server > Properties > Access > The Top option “Only the List Below” should be...

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Exchange 2003 Service Pack 2 Hangs at “Stopping IIS Admin Service”
Nov17

Exchange 2003 Service Pack 2 Hangs at “Stopping IIS Admin Service”

KB ID 0000235  Problem Had this, this morning (On SBS 2003) saw a few posts on technet and other forums but, the given advice of “Reboot it” was not the elegant suggestion I was looking for.   Solution 1. Annoyingly simple, Click Start > Run > cmd {enter} 2. Enter the following command iisreset /STOP {enter} 3. Service Pack 2 will burst back into life and complete successfully.   Related Articles,...

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