The requested operation is forbidden.  ID no: c1030af1
Nov17

The requested operation is forbidden.  ID no: c1030af1

KB ID 0000014  Problem Above error seen when connecting to a public folder instance from Exchange 2003 The requested operation is forbidden. ID no: c1030af1 Exchange System Manager Solution 1.  Go to the Exchange Server  that you were trying to connect to (I see this error quite often in Exchange 2000 to 2007 migrations, you see this error when connecting to public folders on the 2007 Server).  Start> Administrative tools >...

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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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Transferring Certificates to Exchange 2010
Nov17

Transferring Certificates to Exchange 2010

KB ID 0000264  Problem As a rule most of my clients use self signed certificates, (even though you can buy certs cheap as chips these days). If you have paid for a certificate I can see why you would want to transfer it to the new Exchange box, though if your using self signed certificates, it’s a simpler task to create a new one. But I was asked, and what you guys ask for, I will work out how to do 🙂 Solution Export Certificate...

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Event ID 9690
Nov17

Event ID 9690

KB ID 0000303 Problem Event ID 9690 ‘{storage group name}Mailbox Store (Server name)’: The logical size of this database (the logical size equals the physical size of the .edb file and the .stm file minus the logical free space in each) is {x} GB. This database size has exceeded the size limit of {x} GB. Seen on Exchange 2003 (Including SBS 2003), Note you need to install Exchange 2003 Service Pack 2 before you can...

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Exchange 2003 – ActiveSync Stops working after IP change
Nov17

Exchange 2003 – ActiveSync Stops working after IP change

KB ID 0000345 Problem My colleague swapped over one of our clients to a new IP range last week, all went well except ActiveSync stopped working on the clients phones, it took a while for the penny to drop. But this problem was caused by the “fix” for the “Active Sync Support Code:85010014” that’s outlined in MS KB817379. You need to grant access to the servers new IP address. Solution 1. Lets make sure...

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Exchange 2003 – NDR  ‘This message is too large to send.’
Nov17

Exchange 2003 – NDR ‘This message is too large to send.’

KB ID 0000620  Problem An NDR is received by someone trying to send you an email that is too big, this is an example of what they get sent back to them. Delivery has failed to these recipients or groups: Recipients Email Address This message is too large to send. To be able to send it, make the message smaller, for example, by removing attachments. Diagnostic information for administrators: Generating server: receiving server name...

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