Exchange – Export Distribution Groups AND Members to a file
KB ID 0000209 Problem Yes you can use the Powershell commands, Get-DistributionGroupMember –identity “group name” | ft name, primarysmtpaddress But you have to do that for every group and I’ve tried Piping the Get-DistributionGroup in there but it does not seem to want to work 🙁 Solution 1. Download this script and extract it to the root of the Exchange servers C: drive. 2. On the Exchange server > Click > Start > All...
Exchange – Uninstall Error – Source Transport Server
KB ID 0000228 Problem While trying to uninstall Exchange 2007 you see the following error. “Error: This computer is configured as a source transport server for 1 connector(s) i the organization, These must be moved or deleted before Setup can continue.” If you have other Exchange Hub Transport servers then you need to add one of those to the send connector. In my case I’m removing the only Exchange box. Solution 1....
Exchange 2007 to Exchange 2010 Upgrade / Transition / Migration
KB ID 0000236 Problem I recently posted an article on Exchange 2003 to 2010 Transition, Only to be asked, “Can you do the same for Exchange 2007 to 2010?”, so here it is 🙂 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...
Exchange Mailbox Move Error”Property expression isn’t valid”
KB ID 0000238 Problem Seen when attempting to move a mailbox. Error: Property expression “username” isn’t valid. Valid values are: Strings that include ‘@’ where ‘@’ cannot be the last character During the move. When the move process has finished. Note: If your error says “Property expression “username” isn’t valid. Valid values are: Strings formed with characters from...
Exchange 2010 – ActiveSync Step by Step
KB ID 0000242 Problem You want to pick up your Exchange 2010 email on a Windows Mobile or an iPhone Solution The key to making this system work is “certificates”, you can either buy one or create your own. There are pros and cons to doing either. Self Signed Certificates Pros: Free – You already have the software to make them – When they expire you can replace them instantly. Cons: All mobile devices WONT...
Exchange Certificate Import Error (reason: PrivateKeyMissing).
KB ID 0000251 Problem When renewing or installing an Exchange Server certificate you see the following… Error: F9{– your thumbprint –}7398 was found but is not valid for use with Exchange Server (reason: PrivateKeyMissing). At line:1 char:27 + Enable-ExchangeCertificate <<<< -Services “SMTP,POP,IMAP,IIS” Solution You need to run a repair on your certificate. 1. Click Start > type...
Error 3221684229 Installing Exchange 2007 (Mailbox Role) – On Windows Server 2008 R2
KB ID 0000262 Problem Seen Installing Exchange 2007 SP1 on Windows Server 2008 R2. Error: An error occurred. The error code was 3221684229. The message was Access is denied. Solution 1. Close down any open Exchange 2007 install windows and select “No” if asked to reboot. 2. Navigate to setup.exe in your Exchange 2007 media > Right click > Properties > Compatibility tab > Tick “Run this program in...
Installing Exchange 2007 On Windows Server 2008
(Greenfield site – No existing Exchange) KB ID 0000268 Problem Assumptions You have an x64 Bit server (x32 is not supported for production). You have an x64 Bit copy of Server 2008 or Server 2008 R2. Solution Pre site visit To save time onsite it may be worth (If remote connection is available) downloading the relevant install media and service packs beforehand. Pre requisites 1. .net 2.0 – pre installed in Server 2008 and...
Exchange 2007 – Install the x32 Bit Management Tools
KB ID 0000285 Problem As you may already be aware Exchange 2007 on a x32 bit machine is NOT supported in a production environment, however there is one exception, x32 bit Exchange 2007 IS supported for management only. Note: There is NO x32 bit support, (or media) for Exchange 2010 (and newer). Solution You can install these tools on XP, 2003, Vista or Windows 7. For this Example I’ll use XP Pre-Requisites 1. Install IIS: Start...
Exchange – Export all your Email Addresses
KB ID 0000277 Problem If you want to get all your Email addresses in one place – either for a report or just for your own records then you can use powershell to export then to csv file. Solution 1. On your Exchange server, Start > All Programs > Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 > Exchange Management Shell. 2. Issue the following command, get-mailboxserver | get-mailbox | export-cdv Email_Addresses.csv 3. Once executed...