ADPREP /FORESTPREP error “There is a schema conflict with Exchange 2000”
Nov17

ADPREP /FORESTPREP error “There is a schema conflict with Exchange 2000”

KB ID 0000257 Problem Seen when running “adprep /forestprep” to raise the domain schema to Windows Server 2003. Error: Adprep was unable to extend the schema. [Status/Consequence] There is a schema conflict with Exchange 2000. The schema is not upgraded. [User Action] The schema conflict must be resolved before running adprep. Resolve the schema conflict, allow the change to replicate between all replication partners, and...

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Error ID no: C00706ba When Changing Recipient Update Policy
Nov17

Error ID no: C00706ba When Changing Recipient Update Policy

KB ID 0000028  Problem When you try and change either the Domain Controller, or the Exchange Server to another Server, on the Exchange Recipient Update Services (RUS), you see the following error.   Solution Drop to command line and try and ping the FQDN of the server you are trying to change to. A different IP address will probably respond, this will be due to an incorrect WINS/DNS entry, if you cannot find the incorrect entry,...

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Exchange 2000 / 2003 – 1 User, 2 Email Addresses, 2 Mailbox’s
Nov17

Exchange 2000 / 2003 – 1 User, 2 Email Addresses, 2 Mailbox’s

KB ID 0000086 Problem The title may be a little misleading 🙂 1 user cannot have 2 mailbox’s (NOTE a user can have many email addresses but only 1 of those addresses is the PRIMARY address so if he/she sends some mail the primary address will be the SENT FROM address for a SINGLE mailbox). For most people that’s fine, BUT what happens if you want to be able to send AND receive as bob@acme.co.uk AND robert@doodar.biz as two...

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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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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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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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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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