Snap Manager for Exchange version 4.0 jobs filed and in Event viewer you see Event ID:1000 It happens after applying the .NET 3.5SP1 family updates.Basically the update breaks Snap Manger SnapManager fails with the following error: Faulting application SMESrvr.exe, version 4.0.0.1283, faulting module mscorwks.dll, version 2.0.50727.3082, fault address 0x0025a746 Faulting application SMESrvr.exe, version 4.0.0.1283, faulting module mscorwks.dll, version 2.0.50727.3053, Read more

Error c1038a21 appears when you try to view properties of public folder system folder – Schedule + free busy or offline address book folder Microsoft have a article on how to fix it , but in there guide they recommend usage of Information Store Viewer (MDBVu32). I prefer to use PFDAVAdmin that can be downloaded from here it is much easier . Run PFDAVAdmin Press on file>connect Fill your DC settings like on screenshot bellow (don’t forget to select public folders) Read more

The issue occurs when you are trying to create mailbox for new user using ADUC in Exchange 2003 By Microsoft the reason for the issue is : After upgrade of the forest to a 2003 native mode functional level, the Recipient Update Service may overwrite the value of the homeMDB attribute for new Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 users. To fix the issue: Open ADSI Edit. Double-click the Configuration container Expand CN=Services Expand CN=Microsoft Exchange, Expand CN=<Your ExchangeOrganizationName>. Read more

In windows 2003 and later you can use AD saved queries , but for windows 2000 domain the only way is by using CSVDE/LDIFDE The following command should do the work :You will receive file output csvde -f outputfilename.csv -d "dc=domain,dc=com" -r "(&(mailnickname=*)(proxyAddresses=smtp:email@yourdomain.com))" -l name Change  "dc=domain,dc=com" to  your AD domain name and suffix, and email@yourdomain.com with the email address you're looking for. To find all recipients who have an email address Read more

As you probably know Microsoft releases set of DST patches for their systems every year at December . To avoid DST calendar issues  make sure to install/deploy the following updates to entire organization. Microsoft Windows Server and Windows XP/Vista Clients : KB 955839 Microsoft Exchange Server and outlook 2000/2003/2007 Clients:KB 941018 make sure to read MS DST Blog The country that was skipped in MS  Day Light Saving update are Argentina/Brazil and Chile. Daylight saving time begins: Read more

BASIC 01 What is Exchange 2003 Forestprep? Exchange 2003 Forestprep extends the AD schema to include Exchange specific information. 02 What is Exchange 2003 Domainprep? Exchange 2003 Domainprep creates the groups and permissions necessary for Exchange servers to read and modify user attributes. 03 What is a DC? A DC is a Windows 2000 or 2003 Domain Controller that holds active directory partitions for a domain (used for things like user authentication). 04 What is a GC? A GC is a Global Read more

Every time you open Outlook 2007 you are prompted to enter your domain credentials ,even though you know you have saved it? To solve it try that one: Open the following path: In Vista C:UsersYourUserNameAppDataRoamingMicrosoft Once open you will see numerous folders including a "protect" folder. Delete the "protect" folder When you have deleted the protect folder, restart Outlook. You will be requested to enter your password again, but it will be the last time. If problem exist When working RPC over Read more

It is a common task in corporate environment You need to open a user with new meeting room name Open new user's mailbox Go to tools> Options >Calendar options>Resource schedule Mark the sections bellow That is . NOTE: In Exchange 2007 there is ability to create resources (Not Users) You can also set the resource capacity now! Eg: in one of your meeting room, only be able to fit 10 people, you can type in resource information, under the property of the object. Read more

Users Not Receiving Messages to Handheld After Mailbox Move BlackBerry server maps user mailboxes by using a process called worker treads. Blackberry version [4.0.4.5], is capable of mapping worker treads back to a user mailboxes when a mailbox gets moved to a different store by scanning the GAL for changes in the Server DN.BES users may not receive messages to their handheld device after a mailbox move . After mailbox move the BES server should pick up the new mailbox location and start sending Read more

Rescheduling Outlook Calendar Meetings creates duplicate meetings Scenario: 1.       Meeting request comes in. 2.       User accepts. 3.        Meeting shows as accepted in calendar. 4.        An update comes in. 5.       User accepts. 6.        Now there are TWO meetings: The new one and the old one. I found a workaround, but I believe that MS will release fix for this issue. Go to TOOLS > OPTIONS > PREFERENCES > EMAIL OPTIONS > TRACKING Read more