SBS Cannot access ‘Companyweb’ after changing the IP Address
KB ID 0000151 Problem After changing the SBS Server IP address you can no longer access the sharepoint services web site on http://companyweb. Solution Launch the “Windows SBS Console” > Navigate to Network > Connectivity > Click “Fix My Network” Related Articles, References, Credits, or External Links NA
SBS 2011 Missing Netlogon Share (Post Migration)
KB ID 0000809 Problem Whilst performing an upgrade from SBS 2003 to SBS 2011, I went on-site this morning to be told, “The new server does not have a NETLOGON share!”. As a result the clients who had authenticated to the old server had successfully ran their logon scripts. But the clients who had authenticated to the new server had not. Solution 1. On the original (SBS 2003) server > Start > Run > cmd {Enter}...
Internet Explorer 10 – Cannot access OWA 2003
KB ID 0000718 Problem At first I thought this was a problem with clients accessing OWA via VPN. That was until I saw it worked fine with Firefox and Chrome. The page will not render correctly, and all the folders are listed as ‘Loading…’ Solution There are two ways to fix this problem. Option 1 1. Whilst attempting to view OWA, Press ALT+F > compatibility view settings. 2. Add in the IP address or URL of the...
Exchange – Slow Shutdown and Reboot on a Domain Controller
KB ID 0000565 Problem To be fair Microsoft recommend that you DO NOT install Exchange on a domain controller. Not only does it cause quite a performance hit on the server, but because of the way services are stopped on the server at shutdown time, the Exchange services take AGES to stop (In fact they end up timing out). Quite how this explains SBS (Which is a domain controller with Exchange on it) I’m not really sure,...
Exchange – New User(s) Not Showing Up On Global Address List
KB ID 0000775 Problem If you create a new user, give them a mailbox, and they seemingly fail to appear then don’t panic! Firstly and fore mostly: If you do anything in Exchange: Apply the “cup of coffee rule”, never make a change then go and prove that change works straight away! check it later. However most of us work in the real world and you have a user who needs to use this mailbox yesterday! Bear in mind, the process...