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Using ADPropertiesOnly With Exchange Virtual Directory Cmdlet Shows False Positives

Previously we discussed an interesting feature of the Exchange virtual directory cmdlets where they check data stored in AD, rather than making a trip to the server and querying its IIS metabase.  For the details on this, please read the original post here: Slow Response To Exchange Virtual Directory Cmdlets.

In that article we were using the ADPropertiesOnly switch so that it was very quick to… Read the rest “Using ADPropertiesOnly With Exchange Virtual Directory Cmdlet Shows False Positives”

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Awareness – Litigation Hold Or In-Place Hold Folder Deletions Not Preserved in Exchange 2013 OWA

Please be aware of an emerging issue in Exchange 2013 and Exchange Online.  In a delegate scenario it is possible that OWA can be used to delete a folder from the other user’s mailbox and not appear in the Deleted Items section of the recoverable items folder. 

This is covered in KB 2996477  -- Folder deletions are not preserved for mailboxes put on litigation or in-place hold in Ex… Read the rest “Awareness – Litigation Hold Or In-Place Hold Folder Deletions Not Preserved in Exchange 2013 OWA”

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Set AdminSessionADSettings ViewEntireForest To True By Default

In Exchange 2010 the Set-AdServerSettings  cmdlet is used to manage the AD environment in the current Exchange Management Shell (EMS) session.  In Exchange 2007 there was a variable called AdminSessionADSettings  for the same purpose.  Exchange admins normally use the Set-AdServerSettings cmdlet to change a session’s view scope, so that they can see objects in multip… Read the rest “Set AdminSessionADSettings ViewEntireForest To True By Default”

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Sharing the Registry Editor Favourites Love

In the previous post on the topic of the Registry Editor’s favourites menu, Andrew Higginbotham was kind enough to point out that there was also an easy way to export the favourites from one machine and import to another.  Since its always good to show how to arrive at a solution, let’s breakdown the process of finding out where this data is squirreled.

As always we can use the venerable SysinternalsRead the rest “Sharing the Registry Editor Favourites Love”

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Exchange 2013 CU6 Released

Exchange 2013 CU6 has been released to the Microsoft download centre!  Exchange 2013 has a different servicing strategy than Exchange 2007/2010 and utilises Cumulative Updates (CUs) rather than the Rollup Updates (RU/UR) which were used previously.    CUs are a complete installation of Exchange 2013 and can be used to install a fresh server or to update a previously installed one.  Exchange 2013 SPRead the rest “Exchange 2013 CU6 Released”

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Exchange 2010 SP3 RU7 Released

The Exchange team today announced the availability of Update Rollup 7 for Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 3. RU7 is the latest rollup of customer fixes available for Exchange Server 2010. The release contains fixes for customer reported issues and previously released security bulletins.  For example, the security issue that was addressed in Exchange 2010 SP3 RU4 is contained in RU7.

Exchange 2010 SP3 RU7 Download

This is b… Read the rest “Exchange 2010 SP3 RU7 Released”

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Back To The Real World

You may have noticed that I’ve been a bit quiet on the blog, TechNet forums and also replying to comments.  I took some time off to go back to Europe for a few weeks travelling around Malta and Scotland.  Will get back to normal soon, just have to slash through my inbox and get that under control!

After enjoying this:

Glorious Maltese Summer Day

It was time for the below views at Glencoe:

Glorious Scottish Summer Day

While this is all nice and green (even … Read the rest “Back To The Real World”

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PowerShell Input Output Escapades

After using various types, architectures and generations of computers over the years there is always the habit of “you go to what you know!”  In other words once you figure out a solution to an issue, you then use that repeatedly in the future as you know the process/steps involved.  This adroitly describes me when it comes to doing certain command line tasks.  If I were being a bit… Read the rest “PowerShell Input Output Escapades”

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How To Rename DAG Network Using PowerShell

Rename DAG Network

Quick post for a Friday!

A customer had an “interesting” issue where the DAG networks were not being displayed inside the Exchange Management Console.  The underlying reason is because the implemented firewalls between Exchange servers, and then restricted network traffic between Exchange and the DCs.  This is not a supported situation.  For details on the firewall restricting traffic aspect please… Read the rest “How To Rename DAG Network Using PowerShell”

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Save The Date – End of Exchange 2010, Windows 7 and 2008 Mainstream Support – T Minus 6 Months

Exchange 2010 Mainstream Support About To Blast OffIn a little under 6 months, multiple products will experience a support life cycle change.  As indicated by the space shuttle being readied, the countdown has started and the dates are set.  Make sure you are aware of what is happening on the 13th of January 2015.

2014 has already been a busy year for product transitions, with Exchange 2003, Office 2003 and Windows XP Pro all exiting out of extended… Read the rest “Save The Date – End of Exchange 2010, Windows 7 and 2008 Mainstream Support – T Minus 6 Months”