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  • Blog Post: DAG FSW permissions errors during creation process? - Try this

    One of the really cool new features of Exchange 2010 is the ability to provide high-availability for all 4 server roles by using just 2 actual machines . There are definitely some caveats, like the fact that you need a hardware load-balancer to distribute inbound request to the CAS and HT roles (NLB...
  • Blog Post: So, What exactly is NEW in Exchange 2010?

    Well, If you didnt hear already Exchange 2010 is now available worldwide. I thought it would be a good idea to highlight whats new this, the latest incarnation of the messaging platform. What's New in Exchange 2010 Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 helps you achieve new levels of reliability and...
  • Blog Post: Exchange 2010 perf counters and thresholds to watch

    Good post from Erin Bookey here: "Seeing that many will be finding a copy of Exchange 2010 under the tree soon (...right?), we wanted to let you know that we have been working to create the performance counter guidance for Exchange 2010 as we have for Exchange 2007 (see Monitoring Without System Center...
  • Blog Post: DPM 2010 has reached RTM! Product Code and Install Guide Here!!

    Great news… the product is now RTM, refer the DPM Blog for details The RTM Evaluation Software for DPM 2010 is available at: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/bb727240.aspx A single DPM server can protect – 100 production servers 1,000 Windows clients 2,000 SQL databases...
  • Blog Post: Get your FREE Exchange 2010 Virtual Labs HERE!!

    Yesterday at TechEd Berlin we announced that Exchange Server 2010 has shipped! Learn more about Exchange 2010 at the Exchange website , Watch a Web Cast or do a Virtual Lab . Exchange Server is also a part of our New Efficiency Virtual Launch To read what others has to say, check of our News and Reviews
  • Blog Post: Exchange 2010 now available - Worldwide!!

    Well, at last its Here ! Exchange 2010 is now available for global download. Congratulations to all involved in the process of bring this truely cool product to the wider audience. The EHLO blog released the news. " It is my distinct pleasure to announce today the global availability of Exchange Server...
  • Blog Post: Update Rollup 10 for Exchange Server 2007 SP1, Update Rollup 3 for Exchange 2007 SP2 and Update Rollup 3 for Exchange 2010 have been released - Links HERE!

    MIcrosoft has released the following update for Exchange Server : Security Update for Exchange 2000 Server (KB976703) Security Update for Exchange 2003 SP2 (KB976702) Update Rollup 10 for Exchange 2007 SP1 (KB981407) Update Rollup 4 for Exchange 2007 SP2 (KB981383) Update Rollup 3 for...
  • Blog Post: Top Ten Reasons to Move to Exchange Server 2010 in 2010...

    As we start the New Year with Exchange 2010 in market, I wanted to share more of the stories we are hearing from our customers . At launch, we highlighted how a few of our customers, Lifetime Products , Morgan Keegan and Global Crossing are utilizing the new features in Exchange 2010. But, now with a...
  • Blog Post: Exchange 2010 Mailbox Server Role Requirements Calculator v3.2 Now Available

    We just released an updated version of the Exchange Server 2010 Mailbox Server Role Requirements Calculator. This version includes several improvements and new features, as well as some important bug fixes. For more information about the updates to the Exchange 2010 Mailbox Server Requirements Calculator...
  • Blog Post: Exam 70-662 TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuring now public and available!!

    The first Exchange 2010 exam has now gone live, also confirming the new Exchange 2010 track for the new product. Details here ; Audience Profile The typical candidate is a Messaging Generalist responsible for the maintenance and administration of the Exchange servers in an enterprise environment...
  • Blog Post: The Cryptic NDR Codes Revealed!

    Seems I am always being asked about the actual meaning of the various cryptic non delivery reports generated by Exchange, This blog explains the meaning of the NDR Error Codes received in Non-Delivery reports. This information can be useful in determining the specific cause of the email delivery failure...
  • Blog Post: Forefront for Exchange 2010 available here!

    Microsoft Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server is now available and you’ll find new resources here . You can also download an eval version of Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server . Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server provides fast and effective protection against malware and...
  • Blog Post: HOWTO - Automation of Exchange 2010 Pre-Requisites on Windows Server 20008 R2

    Thanks to Neil Johnson over at MSUKUCC for this cool snippet of PowerShell goodness; Everyone knows its a good idea to automate your installations of Exchange. It provides a solid, repeatable process by which to deploy your infrastructure – and it takes less time to complete the process – a real win...
  • Blog Post: Exchange 2010 RU1 is now available for download

    We have just released the Exchange 2010 Update Rollup 1. You can download the update here and read more information about fixes included in the following KB article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976573
  • Blog Post: Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server Capacity Planning Tool Released - Get it HERE!

    A quick one - I recommend anyone about to deploy FPE to take a look at the new PFE 2010 capacity planning tool to ensure you have correct capacity (memory and CPU) on the server roles before going live! It can be downloaded here
  • Blog Post: HOWTO Install Exchange 2010 - Step by Step

    Hi All, Everything you ever wanted to know about installing Exchange 2010 but were too afraid to ask, enjoy! Install the Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system prerequisites http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb691354(EXCHG.140).aspx#WS08R2 On servers that will host the Hub Transport...
  • Blog Post: Outlook Anywhere simply runs best on Windows 2008 R2..

    Greg Smith recently released this very detailed breakdown of Exchange performance when hosted on Server 2008R2 when compaired to Server 2008SP2. The findings are quite simply incredible. Please read on and let me know what you think; We recently compared the performance of the Exchange 2010 Client...
  • Blog Post: New Antigen category in WSUS!!

    A new product family called Antigen will be added to your WSUS server in the next few days. The Antigen product category will include updates, including service packs, optional updates, and critical or security updates, for the Microsoft® Antigen 9 for Exchange and Microsoft® Antigen 9 for SMTP. Antigen...
  • Blog Post: Exchange Server 2010 Deployment Assistant Released - Get it Here!

    We heard concerns from our early adoption Exchange Server 2010 customers regarding transitioning from Exchange Server 2003 and/or Exchange Server 2007 in a few key areas. One of which is the fact that you, Exchange/IT administrators, are burdened with complex migration steps (multiple firewall rules...
  • Blog Post: MythBusters hit Exchange Storage - Myth BUSTED!! :)

    This is a really great blog by Astrid McClean from EHLO packed with answers to the questions I get asked almost daily right now! Many of you have heard about the changes we've made in Exchange 2010 that combine to give you the ability to use less expensive storage and deploy large mailboxes. There...
  • Blog Post: Welcome to “The New Efficiency”

    A few weeks ago we launched “The New Efficiency” campaign and we backed it up with a Virtual Launch Experience. This experience is essentially a website that offers a wealth of information regarding Windows 7 , Windows Server 2008 R2 and Exchange 2010 . So what is this “The New Efficiency”? to simplify...
  • Blog Post: Exchange 2010 Launch Keynote Speech - Download Link

    You can see the Keynote from TechED Berlin (pictured below) and watch the Exchange 2010 Demo expertly navigated through by Julia White: http://vepexp.microsoft.com/thenewefficiency/?s=16828 about 35mins in. Other resources and links on the launch http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2009/11/09...
  • Blog Post: Exchange Server 2010 Troubleshooting Issues – Part I

    The following article will provide a summary on common issues in Exchange 2010 deployment in the Enterprise. The information in this article consists of my own experience and official Microsoft knowledgebase articles. Due to the fact that your Exchange environments will all vary, please read the information...
  • Blog Post: HOWTO Configure MailTips in Exchange Server 2010 HERE!!

    Chinthaka posted this great info on mailtips over at howtoexchange that I really think is worth sharing alittle more! MailTips is a one of the new features of Exchange Server 2010. When a Sender composing a message, MailTips gives the some status information of the recipient and that helps...
  • Blog Post: What?? Outlook 2003 and Outlook 2007 wont connect to my new Exchange 2010 install?? READ THIS.....

    I was recently took a “Early Monday” call from a distraught customer, having just installed a nice new Exchange 2010 server they could not get any of their outlook clients to connect to their migrated mailboxes?! By default, Exchange 2010 requires Encryption for RPC client access . Unless you specifically...