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Get-DailyBackupAlerts.ps1 v1.04 is Available
It’s been a while since Get-DailyBackupAlerts.ps1 had an update, but thanks to some feedback and bug reports I have made a few changes this week. I’ve just uploaded v1.04 to the Insiders member area...
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Start-MailGen.ps1 – Test Lab Email Generator PowerShell Script Updated to V1.01
I’ve just uploaded an update to the Start-MailGen.ps1 script, which is a free PowerShell script that you can use to generate email traffic within a test lab environment. This new version has the...
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Using Log Parser and Protocol Logs to Analyze Send Connector Usage
An Exchange organization may have send connectors that are believed to be no longer in use, for example a send connector used for shared SMTP namespace. However when you are planning the removal of a...
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Exchange Server FAQ: Does Message Tracking Include Bcc Recipients?
I’ve been asked by more than a few people recently whether Exchange Server message tracking also includes emails sent to Bcc recipients. I guess the purpose of Bcc would lead some to assume that those...
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Optimizing Offline Address Book Schedules in Exchange Server 2010
In an Exchange Server 2010 organization it is normal for there to be some delay before administrative changes appear in the address book for Outlook users. For example, a staff member changes surnames...
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Get-EASDeviceReport.ps1 V1.01 Available
The Get-EASDeviceReport.ps1 PowerShell script has been updated to V1.01. This update includes the following changes: Added SMTP parameters for emailing the report Added an “age” parameter to set a...
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Restoring Exchange Server 2013 Databases Using Windows Server Backup
We’ve already looked at how to backup Exchange Server 2013 using Windows Server Backup. Now let’s take a look at the scenario where we restore the Exchange Server 2013 application using Windows Server...
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How to Decommission a Shared SMTP Namespace in Exchange Server
In a previous article I demonstrated how to setup a shared SMTP namespace in Exchange Server. A shared SMTP namespace may be a permanent situation for some organizations, but for others it is only...
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Using PowerShell Custom Objects in Exchange Server Reporting Scripts
I often receive questions from people who are looking at some PowerShell examples here on Exchange Server Pro but want to know how to combine the output from different examples into a single script or...
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Restore an Exchange Server 2013 Database to a Recovery Database
In a previous article I demonstrated how to restore Exchange Server 2013 databases using Windows Server Backup. In that scenario an entire database that had been lost needed to be recovered. However in...
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Exchange Server 2013 Error: An Inconsistency in the Active Directory Was...
While creating a new mailbox database in Exchange Server 2013 you may encounter the following error. [PS] C:\>New-MailboxDatabase DB07 -Server E15MB1 -EdbFilePath E:\DB07\DB07.edb -LogFolderPath...
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Restoring a Mailbox from an Exchange Server 2013 Recovery Database
In recent articles we’ve looked at how to backup an Exchange 2013 mailbox server, how to restore databases to an Exchange 2013 mailbox server, and how to create a recovery database in Exchange 2013. In...
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Exchange Server 2013 Service Pack 1 Released
Microsoft has released Service Pack 1 for Exchange Server 2013. From the Exchange team blog: Exchange Server 2013 Service Pack 1 (SP1) is now available for download! Please make sure to read the...
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Exchange Server 2013 FAQ: Where is Cumulative Update 4?
Q: Where is Cumulative Update 4 for Exchange Server 2013? A: Cumulative Update 4 for Exchange Server 2013 is effectively the Service Pack 1 release. Microsoft’s servicing strategy for Exchange Server...
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Upgrading Exchange Server 2013 Servers to Service Pack 1
With the release of Exchange Server 2013 Service Pack 1 organizations can begin to plan the upgrade of their existing Exchange 2013 servers. Before proceeding I encourage you to review the release...
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External Mail Flow Not Working After Exchange Server 2013 SP1 Upgrade
After an upgrade to Exchange Server 2013 Service Pack 1 you may discover that external email flow has stopped working. If your inbound email is via a smart host you may notice queuing of mail on that...
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Exchange Server 2010 Support for Windows Server 2012 R2
With the release of Exchange Server 2010 SP3 Update Rollup 5 we now have support for running Exchange Server 2010 in Windows Server 2012 R2 Active Directory environments. To be clear, this means that...
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Exchange Server 2013 Transport Services Won’t Start After Service Pack 1 Upgrade
Customers have reported issues with Exchange Server 2013 Transport services not starting after the upgrade to Service Pack 1. You can see some of the reports in the comments of the Service Pack 1...
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Exchange Server 2013 Management Tools Missing
After installing Exchange Server 2013 Service Pack 1 on a new server you may find that the Exchange Management Shell icon is not present on the Start screen. In comparison, a server installed with...
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PowerShell Script to Check Active Directory System Requirements
The system requirements for Exchange Server 2013 include the following for Active Directory: Forest and domain functional level of Windows Server 2003 or higher (up to Windows Server 2012 R2 is...
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