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Users stop getting new message on Exchange 2010

Had an issue today with a client where some of their users stopped getting new messages.  The Information Store service was running and all databases were mounted. After they contacted me I confirming IS and databases were on-line then I … Continue reading

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Exchange 2010 RTM schema prep fails with Exchange 2007 SP3 installed

When you run the prepare schema command (/PS) using the SETUP CLI for Exchange 2010 it fails with the following error: Setup encountered a problem while validating the state of Active Directory. The Active Directory schema version (14625) is higher … Continue reading

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Repairing an Exchange 2003 storage group after a dirty shut down

I just had to go through this process at a client, who is running Exchange 2003, and haven’t had to do this in a few years.  Since I mainly focus on design\architecture work I don’t do troubleshooting or system down … Continue reading

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Exchange 2007 SP3 release today

Key changes TechNet: What’s new in Exchange 2007 SP3 Support for Exchange 2007 on Windows 2008 R2 (ehlo post on this) Windows 7 (client tools only) End user password support for expired\1st logon change flags (disabled by default, here’s how … Continue reading

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TechEd Day 3, NOLA Day 5

Started out the day skipping breakfast, didn’t get to bed until almost 2AM and my first session started at 8AM.  This session was focused on Exchange 2010 Roles Based Access Control (RBAC).  This new feature allows organizations to delegate out … Continue reading

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TechEd Day 2, NOLA Day 4

Started out today with a “breakfast” with some of my fellow Exchange MVPs at Café Beignet’s.  By 9AM it was already very hot and humid outside and by the end of the ~2 mile walk, I walked my bike with … Continue reading

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First official day at TechEd

Yesterday was the official day at TechEd 2010.  I got into NOLA on Saturday and stayed out till 3ish (personal blog post on Saturday: TechEd 2010 in New Orleans – Day 1).  Saturday I registered and went to the staff … Continue reading

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Fix for loss of access to personal archive in Outlook 2010 RTM

The initial set of keys used on MSDN\TechNet for Office 2010 Pro removed support for accessing the personal archive feature in Outlook\Exchange 2010.   Microsoft release a new set of keys on 4/30 that fix this issue.  So you will … Continue reading

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Got my Microsoft MVP Award again for the 5th year!

I just got my MVP Award e-mail in the area of Exchange for the 5th year.   It is an honor to be selected as a Microsoft MVP since there are only around ~30 or so Exchange MVP in the … Continue reading

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Exchange 2010 is out and so is the Storage Calculator for it!

Exchange 2010 RTM has been posted (download here and from MSDN) as 11/9/2009!   I’ve been running it in a limited fashion since Aug and testing the betas since April.  Exchange 2010 is a MAJOR update completely changes the thinking around high … Continue reading

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