• Exchange Server 2007 and 2000/2003 systems management co-existence

    Exchange Server 2007 can be installed into an existing Exchange 2000/2003 (hereafter called Exchange 2003, except where there's something particular about Exchange 2000) organization as one step in the migration process. Once Exchange 2007 has been introduced...
  • Messages delivery performance is slow after you configure delivery restriction based on distribution groups

    What is the symptom? In Exchange 2000 or 2003, when you have a delivery restriction based on distribution groups set on your connectors or recipients, message delivery to local mailboxes and to external recipients is slower than normal. Messages may...
  • Error Code 0x80070424 with Windows Firewall and "Base Filtering Engine Service" Not available in services database list.

    Recently, many customers reported the Windows Firewall issue. This seemed to be caused by a wide spread malicious application. Symptom: The error message "Windows Firewall can't change some of your settings. Error code 0x80070424" will pop up when...
  • Exchange 2007 Mailbox Server Role Storage Requirements Calculator

    In order to assist customers in designing their storage layout for Exchange 2007, we have put together a calculator that focuses on driving the storage requirements (I/O performance and capacity) and what the optimal LUN layout should be based on a set...
  • Error: "We couldn't create a new partition or locate an existing one. For more information, see the Setup log files." when you try to install Windows 8 (CP)

    Symptom: You try to install Windows 8 (CP), and encountered the following error: " We couldn't create a new partition or locate an existing one. For more information, see the Setup log files ." Resolution: Try to following methods: 1...