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How to Start and Configure SharePoint Foundation 2010 Search

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:49:57 -0800

SharePoint Foundation 2010 is a free version of SharePoint 2010, which makes it a reasonable choice for many organizations. In time, the amount of information in SharePoint might become overwhelming, and finding what you need might be rather difficult. This is where the built-in SharePoint Foundation 2010 search engine comes into play. It is important to know, that even though Search Service is automatically installed with SharePoint 2010 Foundation, out of the box the Search Service is not started and configured.

How to Create and Customize SharePoint Sites in Office 365. Importing and Exporting Site Templates

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Fri, 9 Dec 2011 17:17:10 -0700

In the following Step-by-Step video tutorial we demonstrate how to plan the sites and subsites in your SharePoint site collection. You will see how to create and customize a subsite, so it fits better your team needs.At the end, you will learn how to import new site templates to the existing set of SharePoint site templates, and how to save and export an existing SharePoint site as a template.

How to Renew Exchange 2010 SSL Certificate

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:08:36 -0700

In this Screencast we will show you how to renew an existing Exchange 2010 SSL certificate. In our demo we are using a GoDaddy Multiple Domain (UCC) certificate, but the instructions are exactly the same when renewing a single domain SSL certificate. At the end of the Screencast, we demonstrate how to export an SSL certificate to a PFX (Personal Information Exchange) file, which can be used later to restore the certificate or install it on a different server.

How to Add a Domain to Office 365. Plan P - Partially Redelegated DNS Zone.

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:22:43 -0600

While fully redelegating your DNS zone is the easiest approach, it is not always the most suitable one, for P Plan Users. Let’s take for example the following scenarios : - You are under certain restrictions enforced by your Domain Registrar (e.g., .no or .dk domains) - You have specific technical needs which require that you keep your current DNS and Web Site hosting provider(s) In this Screencast, we will demonstrate how to add a domain to Office 365 - Plan P, when using partial redelegation. Effectively, you keep your DNS zone at your current DNS hosting provider. This approach requires that you create manually the Office 365 DNS records in your DNS zone.

How to Add a Domain to Office 365. Plan E – Using SharePoint On a Vanity Domain.

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:17:15 -0600

In this Screencast, we will demonstrate adding a domain to Office 365, Plan E. While the P Plans are suitable for small companies and come with a lower price, the E plans are designed to cover the needs of companies from 50 to tens of thousands of users and come with much greater flexibility. As you will see, the process of adding a domain to Office 365 E plan is more complex. On the first place, there is no way to fully redelegate your DNS zone and you need to create the required DNS records manually. In addition, you have to be careful when specifying Domain services for the domain which you have added. Your root domain cannot be assigned to SharePoint Online together with any other service ...

How to Add a Domain to Office 365. Plan P - Fully Redelegated DNS Zone.

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:14:50 -0600

One of the tasks which you have to perform after you subscribe to Office 365 is adding a DNS domain. In this Screencast we will demonstrate how to add a Domain to Office 365 in plan P3. There are two methods to verify your domain - adding a TXT record and adding an MX record, and we demonstrate both of them. As you will see, P plans provide the option to point the Name Servers of your domain to Microsoft's DNS servers and use the so called Fully Redelegated DNS zone.

How to Configure Outlook Web App (OWA) as the Default Web Page in Exchange 2010

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:49:27 -0600

Setting Outlook Web App as the default page in Exchange 2010 CAS server makes life easier for end users. It saves them the effort to type the precise OWA address, and of course the error messages when they mistype it or forget to use secure socket layer (SSL) connection. In this Screencast, we demonstrate how to configure OWA in Exchange 2010 CAS server as the default web page. The Exchange 2010 server is running on Windows Server 2008 R2, and we are dealing with IIS7.5.

How to Install and Configure Exchange 2010 Edge Transport Server

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:14:18 -0600

The Edge Server is one of the Exchange 2010 server roles. What makes it quite different from the other Exchange 2010 Server roles is that: - It is deigned to reside in the DMZ (Perimeter Network) - Handles incoming messages from the Internet - the MX record for your email domain(s) should be pointing to Edge Server's public IP - It is not member of Active Directory – typically is deployed in a workgroup - It is not installed on an Exchange server in your Exchange 2010 organization – you cannot combine the EDGE role with any other Exchange Server role - The Edge server checks only SMTP traffic - all inbound and outbound e-mails for your organization should be flowing through it - You cannot use the Edge server for OWA (Outlook Web Access), Outlook Anywhere, POP3, IMAP access In the following Screencast, we demonstrate the installation and initial synchronization of Exchange 2010 SP1 Edge Transport server on Windows 2008 R2 OS.

How to Configure Smart Host in SBS 2011 - Getting Started Tasks.

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:33:18 -0600

The default Exchange Server configuration in SBS 2011 is performed when you run the Setup Your Internet Address wizard. There are two ways you can send outbound e-mail to the Internet from SBS 2011: - Direct delivery – using DNS to send e-mails directly to recipient server. - Using a forwarding server – Smart Host, which is set up to accept e-mails for forwarding and route them to the correct destination. In the following Screencast we demonstrate how to configure Smart Host in Small Business Server 2011.

How to Set Up Internet Address in SBS 2011 - Getting Started Tasks

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 08:28:02 -0600

Setting up the internet address of Small Business Server 2011 is one of the most important tasks. It involves configuration changes on the local router, on the SBS 2011 server itself, and on the external DNS zone for the internet name which you have chosen. In this Screencast, we will cover two different scenarios when demonstrating the Set Up Internet Address wizard. First, you will see the ideal scenario, where we perform all configuration tasks through the wizard and everything works without a problem. Then, we will discuss in details the configuration changes which have been introduced in the background, and we will demonstrate a more realistic scenario, where you have to configure manually the required ports on the local router and the necessary DNS records in the external DNS zone.

How to Connect to the Internet – SBS 2011. Getting Started Tasks

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 03:32:50 -0600

In the following screencast, you will see a demonstration of CIW – Connect to the Internet wizard. One of the common problems which you might encounter is the infamous message - The server found a network that has the DHCP service enabled on the router . This way SBS 2011 enforces itself as a DHCP server on the LAN as you cannot complete the CIW without first disabling any existing DHCP servers. We demonstrate this scenario in our demo using a popular NetGear router.

How to Synchronize Automatically SBS 2011 Administrator Password with DSRM Account Password

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:23:44 -0600

During the second stage of SBS 2011 standard installation, you are prompted to create a Network Administrator account (often referred to as the "SBSAdministrator"). This account is used for all future administration of the Small Business Server. At the same time the new SBS Administrator account password is synchronized with the DSRM (Directory Services Restore Mode) account password. That way, if you need to boot in Directory Service Restore mode and perform Active Directory Repair operations you will be able to use the SBS administrator password. In this Screencast, we will demonstrate two approaches for synchronizing the SBS Administrator account password with DSRM account password. First, you will see how to perform a manual synchronization. Then, we will show you how to use Task Scheduler and automate the whole process.

How to Install SBS (Small Business Server) 2011 Standard Edition

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:45:01 -0600

SBS (Small Business Server) 2011 is an all in one suite based on Windows Server 2008 R2. It comes in two editions: • Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard • Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials In a series of Screencasts we will present Step-by-Step both editions of SBS 2011. In the first Screencast of the SBS 2011 series we will demonstrate how to install SBS 2011 standard edition.

How to Move Windows Server 2003 DHCP Configuration and Database to Windows Server 2008 R2. Using Windows Server 2008 R2 Migration Tools.

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 02:13:38 -0600

One of the approaches for DHCP migration is to export/import DHCP database with the netsh dhcp server command. This might seem an easy and straight forward approach, but in reality you might experience problems (like importing leases, reservations etc). In this Step-by-Step Screencast, we will demonstrate another approach - using Windows Server 2008 R2 Migration Tools to move an existing DHCP server configuration and database to Windows Server 2008 R2. The source DHCP server in our demo is running Windows Server 2003 R2. The instructions and commands which we provide in the text file with commands , are valid for both x86 and x64 (R2) Windows 2003 and Windows 2008 source DHCP server. The destination/new DHCP server is running Windows Server 2008 R2.

How to Configure E-mail Address As User Principal Name. Bulk Modifying UPN in Exchange Management Shell

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:18:48 -0600

User accounts in Active Directory have two types of logon credentials: pre-Windows 2000 (or the so called down-level) logon name, and UPN (User Principal Name). The UPN is the preferred logon method, according to Microsoft documentation. By convention, the UPN should map the user's e-mail address. That will consolidate the e-mail and logon namespaces so that the user will have to remember and use a single name. We discuss the different types of UPN and demonstrate their use on local domain clients (Windows XP and Windows 7) and remote (Outlook Web App and Outlook Anywhere) clients.

Next we focus on adding UPN suffixes:
- For the whole forest, in Active Directory Users and Computers
- For specific Organization Unit, in ADSIEDT.msc

Then we compare the use of Active Directory Administrative Center and Active Directory Users and Computers and outline some of the limitations of the latter when specifying UPN suffix for a specific OU.

Finally, we demonstrate how to bulk modify the explicit UPN in Exchange Management shell to match the e-mail address of the accounts.

How to Configure Outlook Anywhere in Exchange Server 2010

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:54:24 -0700

Outlook Anywhere allows remote clients using Microsoft Office Outlook 2010, Outlook 2007 and Outlook 2003 to connect to Exchange 2010 server from outside the corporate network over the Internet. If you have already installed an SSL certificate and allowed your remote clients to use OWA (Outlook Web App), as we have demonstrated in our Screencast: How to Install GoDaddy Multiple Domain (UCC) SSL Certificate in Exchange 2010 then configuring Outlook Anywhere is the next logical step. The advantages of this feature are: - Users get full access to their mailboxes over virtually any network without the need of a VPN solution or additional firewall rules - You can use the same URL that you use for Outlook Web App and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync - You can use the same SSL certificate implemented for Outlook Web App and Exchange ActiveSync - Unauthenticated requests from Outlook cannot access Exchange Server Using a trusted Multiple Domain SSL certificate is the easiest (and recommended) scenario and we will start with it. As you will see in our demo, this allows fully automated client configuration of autodiscover capable remote clients – MS Outlook 2010 and Outlook 2007, based solely on the users e-mail address. MS Outlook 2003 clients require manual configuration. We demonstrate it (Step3), as it is a good idea to be able to perform a manual Outlook Anywhere configuration (even with autodiscover capable clients) as part of your troubleshooting techniques.

How to Install GoDaddy Multiple Domain (UCC) SSL Certificate in Exchange 2010

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Wed, 2 Feb 2011 20:08:16 -0700

In this Screencast, we will demonstrate the installation and configuration of a GoDaddy Multiple Domain (UCC) SSL Certificate in Exchange Server 2010. Out of the box Exchange 2010 comes with a self-signed certificate, generated and assigned automatically to exchange services during the installation of the Client Access Server role. There are three types of SSL certificates which you can use with Exchange server 2010, and let’s say a couple of words about them, as you might be confused by the terminology: 1. Trusted Third-Party (commercial) Certificates – as the name suggests, they are issued by trusted CA (Certificate Authorities) and you have to pay for them. You can request and install a Multiple Domain certificate - also known as SAN (Subject Alternative Name), or UCC (Unified Communications Certificate). This is the recommended certificate for Exchange 2010 and we demonstrate how to request and install a GoDaddy Multiple Domain (UCC) certificate in this screencast. Alternatively, you can request and install a Single Name certificate, which requires significant administrative efforts on your side – configuring split DNS, adjusting SCP and Web Services URL, configuring a SRV record in the external DNS zone, and still there will one time security (redirection) popup for the remote Outlook Anywhere clients. 2. Windows Public Key Infrastructure Certificates – in plain words this means installing and using a stand alone (we have already demonstrated this approach with Exchange 2007) or Enterprise Windows CA. 3. Self-signed certificate. Like the default, out of the box Exchange 2010 certificate, it is generated by Exchange server and valid for 5 years, but you can choose the included Common name and Subject Alternative names.

How to Upgrade from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2010 SP1: Part 2. Quick Upgrade Scenario.

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:55:40 -0700

In Part 2 we demonstrate the quick upgrade scenario – following our usual Step-by-Step approach. Our main goal is to provide detailed, from start to finish instructions about the upgrade process from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2010 SP1. To keep the logical flow of the upgrade uninterrupted, we have included the installation of a GoDaddy Multiple Domain SSL certificate/UCC, instead of publishing a separate Screencast about it. The correct installation and configuration of Multiple Domain certificate in Exchange 2010 SP1 is crucial to completing the upgrade with minimal interruption to the end users, so we focus a lot of our attention on it – Step3 and Step4. Moving the mailboxes is probably one of the most hectic moments. We demonstrate how to perform and monitor the move both in Exchange Management Console and Exchange Management Shell (especially useful if you have to bulk move a large number of mailboxes). Once the process completes, we test the result using local clients (both cases – when the client is up and running and when the client is closed) and remote clients (OWA, Outlook Anywhere and ActiveSync). Often, one of the overlooked tasks is Moving All Public Folder replicas. If there are issues with Public Folder replication, this could bring your upgrade to a stall. As you will see, Exchange 2003 cannot be decommissioned until the list of Public Folder Replicas on the server is empty. Following the principle that it’s better to be prepared and expect problems than to be surprised, we show you how to configure and use diagnostic logging and message tracking on both exchange servers, and how to monitor the public folder replication. If you are pressed on time we discuss an option to speed up the replication process.

How to Upgrade from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2010 SP1. Part 1

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:52:31 -0700

We have already demonstrated the installation of Exchange Server 2010: How to Install Exchange 2010 on Windows Server 2008 R2 which is the so called Greenfield installation - implementing a new Exchange organization. In real life, most probably you will have to introduce Exchange 2010 SP1 into an existing Exchange environment. When we are talking about Exchange 2010 SP1, we should be aware that SP1 is much more like a full-fledged release than a mere update of Exchange Server 2010; it includes a lot of bug fixes and a huge amount of new functionality. Having in mind that many organizations are still running Exchange 2003, it comes as no surprise that transitioning from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2010 SP1 is one of the most important upgrades of the present day. This is a serious project covering a lot of ground. To be able to keep our detailed step-by-step approach and make it easier for you to follow, we have split this screencast in two parts. In Part 1, we focus our attention on the required health checks and preparation of your existing Active Directory and Exchange 2003 organization. You will see a typical Exchange 2010 SP1 installation on a member server running Windows Server 2008 R2. Finding the correct updates required by SP1 might be confusing, so we dedicate a separate step (Step4) to your server preparation and prerequisites. Sometimes you might come into a situation, when Exchange 2010 SP1 setup fails at the prerequisites checks - like missing a required update. In our last step, we cover such an example and show you how to avoid the mistake, leading to a missing two-way Exchange 2003 <-> Exchange 2010 routing group connector. For your convenience, we have published the text file with the commands which we are using in the Screencast, and the links to the Windows Server 2008 R2 required updates.

How to manage Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 Remotely from Windows 7 - Workgroup Scenario

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Mon, 6 Sep 2010 06:48:58 -0700

Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 is a free standalone virtualization server. The R2 release is an update to the Hyper-v Server 2008 which adds support for the following new key features:
- Support for up to 64 Logical Processors (up to 4 virtual processors per virtual machine)
- Host Clustering
- Live Migration - Processor Compatibility Mode for live migration (live migration across different CPU versions within the same processor family)
- Improved network performance - Improved VHD performance for dynamic and difference disks
- Hot Add/Remove of storage (VHDs and Pass Through Disks)
- Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) processor support
- Core Parking
In the following Step-by-Step Screencast we demonstrate an elegant, simple and easy to follow approach which will help you to configure correctly and manage remotely your Hyper-V R2 server from a Windows 7 workstation in a workgroup environment.

How to Bulk Create and Modify User Accounts in Exchange Management Shell. Using Custom Attributes/Dynamic Distribution Groups

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Tue, 3 Aug 2010 10:13:49 -0600

Bulk Creating and modifying user accounts in Active Directory is a common task which every administrator has met or will meet at some point of his career. In this Step-by-Step Screencast, we will give you a simple algorithm which will allow you to perform easily bulk operations in Exchange Management Shell. We do not expect you to have any programming or PowerShell experience.

Enabling Anti-Spam Features on Exchange 2010 Hub Transport Server. Switching between Standard an Enterprise

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:04:38 -0600

While Exchange 2010 Anti-Spam functionality is enabled by default on Edge Transport servers, it is not enabled on Hub Transport Servers. It’s good to have an Edge server and avoid exposing the internal Exchange Servers to the Internet, but that is not a required Exchange Server role. Many small organizations – typically the single Exchange 2010 server scenario, do not have that luxury or they are planning to implement an Edge server at a later stage. If your organization doesn’t use Edge Transport servers and has only Hub Transport servers, you should install and enable the anti-spam features on Hub Transport servers that receive messages from the internet. In this Step-by-Step Screencast we will demonstrate how to install, configure and test Anti-Spam functionality on Exchange 2010 Hub Transport Server. A very efficient Anti-Spam feature is the use of IP Block List providers. In our demo we will show you how to configure and test SpamHAUS as a DNSBL – DNS-based Block List (or Blackhole, black list) provider. We will be using the combined and most powerful ZEN list – zen.spamhaus.org, and you will see different approaches to test your configuration. Configuring and checking the Anti-Spam updates is also a very important task for the Exchange administrator. We compare the two update modes – manual and automatic, and the corresponding Standard and Enterprise Anti-Spam updates provided by Microsoft. You will see that even though the name of the update mode is manual, you can have your Standard Anti-Spam updates downloaded and installed automatically, and we will show you how to switch between manual and automatic Exchange 2010 Anti-Spam updates mode.

Exchange Server 2010 Initial Configuration

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Sun, 4 Apr 2010 13:32:41 -0600

In this Screencast we will demonstrate Exchange 2010 initial configuration. We are using a single Exchange Server 2010 typical installation in a scenario without Exchange 2010 Edge server. As you will see, a lot of our attention will be focused on working with Exchange 2010 SMTP connectors.Every organization that sends and receives e-mails should have a valid postmaster address (according to RFC 5321), and it is not set by default in Exchange Server 2010. We will show you an easy way to check and configure external postmaster address, using the GUI - Exchange Management Console. Following the Steps outlined bellow you will have your Exchange Server 2010 up and ready to send and receive e-mails using the e-mail domain that you need.

How to Install Exchange 2010 on Windows Server 2008 R2

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:22:44 -0800

Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 is the seventh major version of the product.In this screencast, we will start with the simplest scenario – greenfield installation of Exchange Server 2010 on a Windows Server 2008 R2. A couple of words about our network configuration – we have three domain controllers, running Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Exchange Server 2010 will be installed on a dedicated windows 2008 R2 member server. It is important to run Active Directory Health Check, before you proceed with Exchange Server 2010 installation. You will see how to test and confirm DNS server configuration and health, AD replication and how to generate the necessary reports. We will go through the process of checking and installing Exchange Server 2010 prerequisites, the actual Exchange installation, and the obligatory post installation Exchange Server validation. The validation includes checking Exchange Setup log, the event viewer messages about MSExchangeSetup, Server roles installation and Exchange Services health status.

SharePoint Services in SBS 2008 – Companyweb Overview

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:04:46 -0800

Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) 3.0 is installed during the initial SBS 2008 integrated setup. A top site – Companyweb, is configured automatically, and in most cases this is the name by which WSS is referred to in Small Business Server 2008. Now, you can see in Companyweb a much-improved and mature product, running on .NET Framework 3.0-based WSS 3.0, providing an incredible productivity tool for use within your organization. Companyweb enables SBS users to share contacts, calendars, links, announcements, documents, and photos, using an easy-to customize web interface. At the same time, it is probably one of the most overlooked products in SBS 2008. In this Step-by-Step Screencast we will present an overview of SBS SharePoint Services. As you will see in our Screencast, the installation of Fab40 with this script is easy and fast. We demonstrate how to create new sites, using both Server Admin Templates and Site Admin Templates, and how to modify them according to your needs.

How to Join Windows 7 Client to SBS 2008 Domain (Connect Computer Error/Installing SBS

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:39:19 -0800

Adding a Windows 7 client to Small Business Server 2008 network is a trivial task and probably the easiest way to do this is to use http://connect in Internet Explorer. You might get the infamous error "This computer does not meet the maximum operating system requirements for running client setup", if the SBS server is not updated with "SBS 2008 Update Rollup 3 - SBS2008-KB969121-x64-ENU.msp". In this Screencast, we will demonstrate two ways to solve this issue. First, we will show you an useful way to find, download and install separate update packages which are normally available only through Microsoft Update. As you can expect, the demonstration will be done with the rollup 3 package - SBS2008-KB969121-x64-ENU.msp. In addition, we will demonstrate the standard approach - deploying the package through Windows Software Update Services on SBS 2008.

How to Request and Install Exchange 2007 Multiple Domain (SAN) Certificate from Microsoft Stand-alone Certification Authority

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:44:05 -0800

Installing and managing SSL certificates is one of the important tasks which every Administrator or Network Engineer sooner or later has to deal with. We have published a series of Screencasts, trying to cover the most popular scenarios which you might normally meet in real life. In this Screencast, we will demonstrate how to request and install Exchange 2007 Multiple Domain (SAN/UCC) certificate from a Stand-alone Microsoft CA, running on Windows Server 2008. As usually, we will stick to our Step-by-Step approach and we will start with the installation and fine tuning of Windows Server 2008 Stand-alone CA.

How to Install Exchange 2007 Edge Transport Server on Windows Server 2008

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:02:09 -0800

Exchange Server 2007 includes five roles - Mailbox, Client Access, Hub Transport, Unified Messaging and Edge Transport Server Role. In this Step-by-Step Screencast, we will demonstrate the installation and configuration of the Edge Transport Server Role. The primary responsibility of the Edge Server is to function as an SMTP gateway and protect your messaging system from viruses and spam. It is important to point out that: - The Edge server checks only SMTP traffic - all inbound and outbound e-mails for your organization should be flowing through it. - You cannot use the Edge server for OWA (Outlook Web Access), Outlook Anywhere, POP3, IMAP access. - You cannot install any other Exchange Role on and Edge Transport Server - as you can see in the video, once you check the Edge server role box, all other roles are grayed out. - The Edge server should be installed in DMZ as a workgroup machine - it is not a member of your internal Active Directory domain. - The MX record for your domain(s) should be pointing to Edge Server's public IP - all inbound traffic should be flowing through it. - The Edge server uses AD LDS (Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services) when installed on Windows Server 2008, or ADAM (Active Directory Application Mode) - when installed on Windows Server 2003.

How to Configure OWA as the Default Web Page in IIS7, Exchange Server 2007

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:26:10 -0700

We have already demonstrated how to configure OWA (Outlook Web Access) as the default web page in IIS6 / Exchange 2003: How to Configure OWA as the Default Web Page Now, we would like to demonstrate a similar Screencast about Exchange 2007 on Windows Server 2008 scenario. Instead of configuring a redirection on the Default Web Site, and removing the inherited redirection from the included directories (which might be quite tedious and especially difficult for the Exchange Virtual Directories), we offer a much simpler and elegant approach.

Most Common Problems when Connecting Computers to SBS 2008 Network (Connect Computer Error)

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:12:09 -0800

In this Screencast, we will outline the most common problems which you might encounter when connecting clients to a Small Business Server 2008 Domain. We start with an overview of SBS 2008 configuration and DHCP server settings. Then, we will discuss the problems with static IP clients, and finally will show you how to resolve problems with DHCP clients.

Screencast: How to Add a Disclaimer in Exchange Server 2007

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Mon, 1 Jun 2009 20:08:28 -0800

Adding a disclaimer can be helpful if the users send confidential or sensitive information and you want to protect the company and the user in case the e-mail is accidentally sent to the wrong recipient. As you will see in our Step-by-Step Screencast, configuring a disclaimer in Exchange Server 2007 is easy and you have a lot of options to modify and fine-tune its behavior.

Screencast: How to Renew (Replace) Self-Signed SSL Certificate in Exchange Server 2007

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:53:34 -0700

In the following Step-by-Step Screencast, we demonstrate how to generate a new Self-Signed certificate in Exchange Server 2007 which includes all the necessary names in it. You can also see how to enable the SSL certificate for the Exchange services and remove the old one. You might find this Screencast helpful, if you are in the following situation: - The Self-Signed certificate, generated by Exchange 2007 installation has expired and you are getting Event ID: 12014 and 12015 in the Event log, plus the complaints of Outlook 2007 users about the security alert “The security certificate has expired or is not yet valid”. - You want to enable and configure Outlook Anywhere, without purchasing a commercial multiple domain certificate. - You want to get rid of the annoying security pop-up warning which OWA (Outlook Web Access) users are getting.

Screencast: How to Configure Premium Journaling in Exchange Server 2007 SP1

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Thu, 5 Mar 2009 22:15:34 -0800

We have already demonstrated how to configure Standard Journaling in Exchange Server 2007. It is enabled per-Mailbox Database and affects all mailboxes residing on that database. Exchange Server 2007 offers a more advanced form of Journaling – Premium Journaling. It allows you a far more granular approach when selecting the scope of the journaling process. You can target an Internal scope, External scope, Global scope, and Specific Journal Recipients, as you will see in the demonstration bellow. We will show you also how to lock down the journaling mailbox to avoid spoofing messages being sent to it, how to set its storage quota, and how to check/enable the Journaling Agent on the Hub Transport Server.

Screencast: How to Configure Standard (Per-Mailbox) Database Journaling in Exchange Server 2007 SP1

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Tue, 3 Mar 2009 20:05:09 -0800

Exchange journaling allows you to create a copy of e-mails in your Exchange organization (journal e-mails), and send them to a dedicated (journal) mailbox on an Exchange Server. This process is often required for the purposes of regulatory compliance, data retention, etc. Exchange Server 2007 supports envelope journaling – as you can see in our demo, the original message is wrapped in a journaling envelope. This allows you to see the sender, and all recipients, including BCC recipients, and recipients in distribution lists. In addition, you can choose between two types of journaling in Exchange Server 2007: - Standard journaling (the so called Per-Mailbox Journaling). You can enable it per mailbox database and all messages sent to/from addresses on that database are journaled. As you can see in the Screencast bellow, the destination (journal) mailbox should reside on a database which is not being journaled. -Premium journaling. It can target an Internal scope, External scope, Global scope, and Specific Journal Recepients, and we will demonstrate it in a separate screencast. In this screencast, we will demonstrate how to configure Standard (per-Mailbox) Journaling to a trusted (locked down) mailbox in Exchange Server 2007 SP1.

Screencast: How to Configure Maximum Message Size in Outlook Web Access (OWA) Exchange Server 2007

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:26:26 -0800

We have already demonstrated How to Configure Message Size Limits in Exchange Server 2007 SP1. In this screencast, we will demonstrate how to configure the maximum message size limit in Outlook Web Access (OWA) by modifying the maxRequestLength parameter in web.config file.In the first step, we configure the maxRequestLength parameter in web.config file to match the Maximum Message Size in Exchange 2007. If you are running Exchange 2007 on a Windows Server 2008, you have to adjust maxRequestLength too. In step 2 you can see how to set this parameter. Finally, we test the result by sending a large attachment using OWA.

Screencast: How to Configure Message Size Limits in Exchange Server 2007 SP1

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:45:09 -0800

Setting and managing the message size limits which are applied to the individual messages traversing your organization is an important part of the successful implementation of Exchange Server 2007 infrastructure. In the following Step-by-Step Screencast, we will demonstrate the different scopes of message size limits which you can configure in Exchange Server 2007 SP1. There are several important improvements which SP1 added regarding the message size limits implementation. One of them is the option to manage Message size limits through the GUI – the Exchange Management Console. All our examples are demonstrated both by using the Exchange Management Console and the Exchange Management Shell. We also demonstrate how to apply message limits to the inbound and outbound messages on the Send and Receive connectors. There are special users who must send or receive messages that are larger than the specified allowed size. We demonstrate such scenarios both by configuring User limits and by creating Transport rules. We also pay special attention to the Order of precedence for Message Size limits.

Screencast: How to Configure Outlook Anywhere in Exchange Server 2007

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:53:45 -0800

Outlook Anywhere is one of the very popular features of Exchange Server 2007. It allows Outlook 2007 and Outlook 2003 clients to connect to Exchange Server over the Internet by using RPC (Remote Procedure Calls) over HTTP. In addition, the RPC over HTTP implementation in Exchange Server 2007 – Outlook Anywhere, allows a much easier and fully automated client configuration, in case you are using Outlook 2007. In this screencast you will see that all that is required is, to provide your e-mail address, username, and password. Outlook 2003 clients should be configured manually and we demonstrate this too. The easiest scenario is when you are using a Multiple Domain (UCC) SSL certificate on your Exchange Server (installing UCC in Exchange 2007 is demonstrated here) and we start with it. The scenarios, when you are using a Single Name SSL Certificate (How to Install a Single Name GoDaddy SSL Certificate in Exchange Server 2007) and Self Signed SSL certificate require additional steps and will be demonstrated in separate Screencasts. In our demo, we are using a Single Exchange Server 2007 installed on a Windows Server 2008.

Screencast: How to Disable Auto Startup of SBS Console in Small Business Server 2008

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:48:24 -0800

One of the first things that you notice after the installation of Small Business Server 2008 finishes is the SBS console. It starts automatically after you logon, and presents you with the list of getting started tasks. This is extremely helpful in the beginning when you go through the process of initial configuration of the server. At some point later, you might find this behavior annoying. No matter how hard you are looking for an option to disable the auto startup of the SBS console, you will not find one in it. Checking the startup folder or the usual places for starting a program also will not give you a clue. In this Screencast, we demonstrate how to modify the default automatic startup behavior of the SBS console.

Screencast: How to Install GoDaddy Multiple Domain (UCC) SSL Certificate in Exchange Server 2007

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:33:09 -0800

The installation process of Exchange Server 2007 ( Screencast: How to Install Exchange 2007 SP1 on Windows Server 2008) generates and installs a temporary Self Signed Certificate which allows you to start and use Exchange Server 2007 immediately. This certificate is provided as a temporary solution and Microsoft recommends that it is replaced with a Commercial Certificate. Using a SelfSigned certificate poses a security risk to your users. Also, you cannot use ActiveSync and Outlook Anywhere with this certificate. In addition, the remote users get a Pop-Up window, warning them about the certificate when opening Outlook Web Access. Ideally, you should be purchasing and installing a Multiple Domain (UCC) SSL certificate and we are demonstrating Step-by-Step the whole process in this Screencast. In our demo, we are using a Single Exchange Server 2007 scenario.

Screencast: How to Configure POP3 Connector in SBS 2008

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:11:21 -0800

Small Business Server 2008 comes with a POP3 connector even though it is not listed in the Getting Started Tasks, and it is not configured by default. As a matter of fact, POP3 connector in Small Business Server has some history - it was included in Small Business Server 2003 (going back to Microsoft Backoffice Small Business Server 4.5). You can use the POP3 connector to retrieve e-mails from external POP3 accounts (like accounts at your ISP or GMail) and to pre-selected Exchange Server Users or Distribution Groups. In this screencast, you will see how to configure a POP3 connector in Small Business Server 2008.

How to Install a Single Name GoDaddy SSL Certificate in Exchange Server 2007

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:50:55 -0800

We have already demonstrated the installation of Exchange Server 2007 SP1 in the Step-by-Step Screencast: How to Install Exchange 2007 SP1 on Windows Server 2008 The installation process generates and installs a temporary Self Signed Certificate which allows you to start and use Exchange Server 2007 immediately. Again, this certificate is provided as a temporary solution and Microsoft recommends that it is replaced with a Commercial Certificate. Using a SelfSigned certificate poses a security risk to your users. Also, you can not use ActiveSync and Outlook Anywhere with this certificate. In addition, the remote users get a Pop-Up window, warning them about the certificate when opening Outlook Web Access. In the following Screencast, we will demonstrate the installation and configuration of a GoDaddy Single Name SSL Certificate in Exchange Server 2007. We start by submitting a CSR (Certificate Signing Request), then we download and install the certificate, perform the necessary extra steps to make this certificate work fine in Exchange 2007 environment, and finally, we test the certificate.

Screencast: How to Allow Anonymous Relay for a Specific IP Address in Exchange 2007

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:45:11 -0800

There are cases when you need to allow unauthenticated relaying for specific hosts or network devices in Exchange Server 2007. Typical examples are software packages (like accounting software) or network printers, scanners etc. Exchange Server 2007 allows authenticated relaying, so if your device or application can authenticate, then this is the recommended approach. On the other hand, if you don’t have a choice due to software or hardware limitations, your other option is allowing anonymous relay on Exchange Server 2007. As you do not want to turn the Exchange server into an open relay, you have to configure a new connector and restrict anonymous relay based on the source of incoming messages. In this screencast, we will demonstrate how to allow anonymous relay on a receive connector for a specific IP address – a host which is running an accounting application.

Screencast: How to Change Smart Host port in SBS 2008

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:52:29 -0800

We have already demonstrated how to configure a Smart Host for Internet e-mail using the Wizard in Getting Started tasks. There are situations when you need to change the default Port 25 which is used by the Smart Host. For example, your Smart Host provider might require you to use an alternative Port like Port 587. Unfortunately, the Wizard does not provide a way to change the default Port 25. If you check the Exchange Management Console, you will not find an option to change the Smart Host Port too. In this screencast, you will see how to change Smart Host Port in Small Business Server 2008.

How to Configure RPC over HTTPS in Exchange Server 2003, running on a Domain Controller

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:12:11 -0800

We have already demonstrated how to configure RPC over HTTPS when Exchange Server and Domain Controller are running on separate machines. In this Step-by-Step Screencast, we will demonstrate another popular scenario - Exchange Server, running on a Domain Controller. It is very important to note, that the Domain Controller on which Exchange Server is running, should be a Global Catalog. We will list again the prerequisites for this Scenario : - Exchange Server 2003 with SP1 or higher - The Domain Controller on which Exchange is running should be a Global Catalog Server - Outlook 2003/2007 running on Windows XP with SP2 or higher, or Windows Vista To keep things simple, we will dedicate a separate Screencast, covering the different client configuration scenarios – Windows XP, Windows Vista, Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007, clients located outside (at a remote location), clients located on the local network (configuring Split DNS), and last but not less important – using self-issued SSL certificate with RPC over HTTPS. After we configure the Domain Controller/Global catalog and the Exchange Server 2003, we will demonstrate how to configure and test RPC over HTTPS connection on a client at a remote location, running Windows XP, SP3 and Outlook 2007.

Screencast: How to Configure RPC over HTTPS in Exchange Server 2003, SP1 or higher. Exchange and Domain Controller/Global Catalog running on separate servers.

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Sat, 1 Nov 2008 16:56:55 -0700

In a series of Screencasts we will cover the different scenarios for configuring RPC over HTTPS for Exchange Server 2003 and Outlook Anywhere for Exchange Server 2007 In the following Step-by-Step Screencast we will demonstrate one of the most popular scenarios, where Exchange Server(s) and Domain Controller(s)/Global Catalog(s) are running on separate machines. There isn’t a front-end Exchange server in this Scenario and again, it is important to note that Exchange Server 2003 is NOT running on a Domain Controller in this demonstration. As you can see this requires specific configuration changes on the Global Catalog(s) which Exchange Server 2003 is using. In this Screencast, after we configure the Domain Controller/Global catalog and the Exchange Server 2003 we will show you how to configure and test RPC over HTTPS connection on a client at a remote location, running Windows XP, SP3 and Outlook 2007. For your convenience you can download the text file, with the registry settings used in the demo, and the rpccfg.exe utility.

Screencast: How to Manage Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 Remotely from Windows Vista – Workgroup Scenario

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:12:53 -0700

In this Screencast, we will demonstrate how to manage Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 remotely in a Workgroup configuration. There are many cases when you will prefer to run the free Hyper-V server as a stand-alone machine or in a workgroup instead of in a domain. When you try to connect and manage remotely the Hyper-V machine, you are getting errors like: ● “You do not have the required permissions to complete this task. Contact the administrator of the authorization policy for this computer” ● “An error occurred while attempting to connect to server. Check that the Virtual Machine Management service is running and that you are authorized to connect to the server” ● “RPC server unavailable. Unable to establish communication between …” We have already demonstrated how to install and configure Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 in the following Step-by-Step Screencast. If you are using the Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 as a member of a Domain, then managing it remotely is performed as demonstrated in How to Manage Hyper-V RTM on Server Core from Windows Vista. The scenario when you are using and managing Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 remotely in a workgroup requires special attention and configuration on both sides – the managed Server and the managing client. In this Step-by-Step Screencast, you will see how to manage remotely a Hyper-V server in a Workgroup environment. For demonstration purposes the Hyper-V server is a member of HYPERGROUP workgroup and the managing workstation is a member of a different workgroup – VISTAGROUP. If you need to manage remotely Hyper-V server, member of workgroup, from a machine which is a member of a Domain, you have to logon with a local machine account.

Screencast: How to Install and Enable Microsoft RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools) for Windows Vista

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Thu, 9 Oct 2008 15:36:31 -0700

RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools) is essentially the new version of Windows Server 2003 Administration Tools Pack - Adminpak.msi, for Windows Vista. The package allows you to remotely manage roles and features in Windows Server 2008 from a computer running Windows Vista with SP1. Yes, SP1 for Vista is required by RSAT. Support for remote management is provided for both the Core Server and the full installation of Windows Server 2008. In addition, RSAT also includes an updated Group Policy Management Console (GPMC), which was previously removed in Windows Vista SP1. As it is demonstrated in the Step-by-Step Screencast, if you are running a previous version of Server Administration Package (Adminpack.msi), you have to uninstall it first before you proceed with the installation of RSAT. There is a x86 and x64 version of RSAT, so make sure that you download and install the corresponding version for your OS.

Screencast: Initial Configuration of Exchange 2007 SP1. Configuring Send Connector, Receive Connector, Accepted Domain and E-mail Address policy

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Thu, 9 Oct 2008 11:04:41 -0700

We have already demonstrated the installation of Exchange Server 2007 SP1 a Step-by-Step Screencast: How to Install Exchange 2007 SP1 on Windows Server 2008 In this Screencast, you will see how to perform Exchange 2007 initial configuration. You have to go through these steps because out of the box standard Exchange 2007 installation: ● Does not allow you to send e-mails to the Internet. ● Does not allow you to receive e-mails from the Internet – anonymous SMTP connections are dropped, and that’s how most e-mail servers will send e-mails to your Exchange server. ● In addition, the installation process configures a default e-mail address policy and accepted domain, using the forest root FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name). In many cases the e-mail domain which a company uses is different than the one used for Active Directory. It is also possible that you need to be able to accept e-mails for more than one e-mail domains – like the scenario when a company is acquired. Following the Steps outlined bellow, you will have your Exchange Server 2007 up and ready to send and receive e-mails using the e-mail domain that you need.

How to Install and Configure Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008. Step-by-Step Setup and Configuration Tool, Video Guide

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Fri, 3 Oct 2008 03:21:19 -0700

Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 is a free product available for download from Microsoft Download Center It is important to note that the product does not require Host Server license. Each Windows guest Virtual Machine which is running on it requires a license, though. In comparison Windows Server 2008 standard edition Host Server License includes 1 Physical and 1 Virtual Machine license, the Enterprise edition – 1 Physical and 4 Virtual machines, and the datacenter edition – 1 Physical and unlimited VMs. Microsoft Hyper-V Server is a perfect choice for you, if you do not plan to use more than 4 CPUs on the host server, and more than 32 GB of memory. It also lacks some of the advance Virtualization features like Clustering and Quick Migration. In addition, it lacks most of the Server Roles which you are used to see on Server Core. In this screencast, we will demonstrate Step-by-Step how to install and configure Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008. In our demonstration, we will join Hyper-V Server to a Windows Server 2008 domain, and we will enable Remote Desktop on it. In our next screencast, we will demonstrate how to manage it remotely from a Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista machine (installing roles and configuring and managing Virtual Guests).

Screencast – How to Export Self-Issued (Exchange 2007) Certificate to a File, and Install it on a Mobile Device

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:37:11 -0700

We have already demonstrated in one of our SBS 2008 Screencasts how to install Small Business Server 2008, Self-Issued SSL Certificate on a Mobile Device. ActiveSync will fail to connect if the certificate you are using is not issued by a trusted CA. If you use an SSL certificate from a Commercial CA (Certificate Authority), you might not have to install it on the mobile devices. Usually, the certificates from the most popular commercial CAs are preinstalled in the root store of the mobile device. If the certificate that you have purchased is not in the list of trusted Root CA of the mobile device – you have to follow the procedure demonstrated bellow. A default installation of Exchange 2007 uses a Self-Issued SSL certificate for the Exchange Server 2007 installation. In this screencast, we will show you Step-by-Step how to export Self-Issued SSL certificate to a file. We will also demonstrate how to configure ActiveSync, and connect the mobile device to an Exchange Server 2007.

Screencast – How to Import Self-Issued (SBS 2008) Certificate in a Mobile Device

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:56:28 -0700

One of the problems which you might have encountered when using Self-Issued SSL certificate is configuring ActiveSync to connect to Exchange server in Mobile Devices. A default installation of Small Business Server 2008 uses a Self-Issued SSL certificate for the Exchange Server 2007 installation. We have already demonstrated in one of our SBS 2008 Screencasts how to import the Self-Issued certificate to a client machine, and allow normal functionality of Remote Web Workplace. You have to follow a similar approach before you are able to configure ActiveSync, and connect your mobile device to an Exchange Server which uses Self-Issued SSL certificate. In this screencast, we will show you step-by-step how to import Self-Issued SSL Certificate in a mobile device. We will also demonstrate how to configure ActiveSync, and connect the mobile device to an Exchange Server 2007.

How to Install and Configure Microsoft (Mobile) Device Emulator

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:40:42 -0700

There are many cases when you need a Mobile Device Emulator in your testing or troubleshooting process. A few examples are configuring and testing Outlook Mobile Access (OMA in Exchange 2003), ActiveSync and Direct Push Technology (in Exchange 2007), testing newly installed public certificates, importing self generated SSL certificates etc. You need the following packages: ● Microsoft Device Emulator 2.0 (Standalone Release) ● Microsoft Device Emulator 3.0 (Standalone Release) ● Windows Mobile 6.1 Emulator Images (Standard and Professional) ● Virtual PC 2007 Supported platforms are Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2; Windows Vista; Windows XP Service Pack 2 and higher. As a matter of fact, you can install Microsoft Device Emulator on Windows Server 2008, even though it is not among the list of supported OS. The only trick which you need in such a scenario is to run Device Emulator v.2.0 (vs_emulator.exe) in XP SP2 compatibility mode (you set this in the properties of the file, Compatibility tab). Virtual Mobile Devices run pretty fast on Windows Server 2008. If you are installing Device Emulator on a 64-bit machine, you need both the emulator (vs_emulator.exe) and emulator X64Addon (vs_emulator-X64Addon.exe) for Microsoft Device Emulator v2.0. When you update it to v3.0, you need only the 64-bit version of Microsoft Device Emulator v.3.0. Microsoft has pulled off the download for Virtual Machine Network Driver. The only way to install Virtual Machine Network driver is through installing Virtual PC 2007. In this screencast we will demonstrate step-by-step how to install Device Emulator on a 32-bit version of Windows XP, SP3. We will also demonstrate how to configure a virtual Mobile Device to connect to Internet

How to Install Exchange 2007 SP1 on Windows Server 2008

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:30:37 -0700

Both Exchange SP1 and Windows Server 2008 have been in production for quite some time and earned their reputation as stable and dependable products. In this screencast, we will demonstrate Step-by-Step the installation of Exchange SP1 on Windows Server 2008. A couple of words about the network configuration in our demo: We will be deploying a new Exchange 2007 organization. Transitioning to Exchange 2007 is going to be demonstrated in a separate Screencast. The Domain and Forest functional levels are Windows Server 2008, and we will be installing a x64 version of Exchange 2007. In addition, we will be deploying the so called typical installation – the Exchange Server will host the Hub Transport, Client Access, and Mailbox server roles. Verifying the Exchange 2007 installation is an important part of the installation process, and it is outlined in details in Step3 too. A final note for the enthusiasts running Core Server and RODC – you can not install Exchange Server 2007 on these types of Windows Server 2008 installation. Also, only the Exchange 2007 SP1 is supported on Windows Server 2008.

How to Manage Hyper-V RTM on Server Core from Windows Vista

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:55:44 -0700

We have already demonstrated how to install and manage Hyper-V on a full installation of Windows Server 2008. In this screencast, we will demonstrate how to check whether Hyper-V is successfully installed on Server Core, and how to manage it from Windows Vista. We will be installing the “Hyper-V Remote Management Update for Windows Vista - KB952627”. Note, that it requires SP1 for Windows Vista. Also, there is a different update file for the 32 bit and 64 bit version of the operating system - Download the corresponding file for your OS.

How to Install and Manage Hyper-V RTM on Server Core

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:19:10 -0700

We have already demonstrated how to install and how to upgrade Hyper-V on a full installation of Windows Server 2008. Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 is the best choice for root/host partition, when running Hyper-V. It provides the smallest footprint, and allows you to achieve best performance for your guests/virtual machines. In this screencast, we will demonstrate how to update a Core Server installation to Hyper-v RTM, and how to enable the Hyper-V server role. In addition, we will show you how to connect and manage remotely Hyper-V on a Core Server, from a Windows Server 2008 full installation.

How to Upgrade to Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V RTM

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:30:57 -0700

We have already demonstrated in one of our screencasts how to install Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V. There are many cases when you have already Hyper-V running on a Windows Server 2008. The first question which you have to answer in such cases is what version of Hyper-V are you running on that server. It could be the Hyper-V Beta (6.0.6001.17101), Hyper-V RC0 (6.0.6001.18004), Hyper-V RC1 (Hyper-V RC1 - 6.0.6001.18010), and of course, there is a chance that you are running Hyper-V RTM version (6.0.6001.18016). You will need Microsoft update for Windows Server 2008 (KB950050). In the following Screencast, you will see how to upgrade an existing installation of Hyper-V to Hyper-V RTM version.

How to Install Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V. (Enabling Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Role)

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:10:03 -0700

Windows Server Hyper-V role is only available for x64 editions of Windows Server 2008. If you are running currently a Beta, RC0 or RC1 version of Hyper-V check our screencast for identifying the current version of Hyper-V and upgrading it to RTM version. Your x64-based processor must support hardware-assisted virtualization, and hardware data execution protection. In addition, hardware-assisted virtualization should be supported by your motherboard and enabled in the BIOS. In this screencast, we demonstrate how to install Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V.

How to Move a Physical Windows Server 2008 Installation to a Virtual Machine Using Microsoft Hypervisor

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:27:55 -0700

Did you ever wonder how to move a production machine to a virtual machine? Windows Server 2008 is an awesome candidate for such a process. As a matter of fact, if you are making a decision at the moment whether to stick with Windows Server 2003, or jump to the new OS and somewhere back in your mind you are silently wishing - if I could have a stand by duplicate machine or duplicate the production network to a test one, don’t hesitate anymore. Here is a Step-by-Step video tutorial how to do this. To make the demonstration more interesting, the target server is running Active Directory Domain Services, Exchange Server 2007 SP1, Sharepoint Services, Terminal Services Gateway - in short, it is running SBS 2008. You can see in the the following Screencast, how to duplicate a physical machine to a virtual one, running on Microsoft Hypervisor.

How to Install MediaWiki on IIS7 in Windows Server 2008 (x32)

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:42:05 -0700

MediaWiki is a free software wiki package originally written for Wikipedia. A wiki is a collection of web pages designed to enable anyone who accesses it to contribute or modify content, using a simplified markup language. In this screencasts, we demonstrate the installation of MediaWiki on x32 version in Windows Server 2008. We follow a similar step-by-step fashion to the one demonstrated in How to Install MySQL, PHP using FastCGI, and Joomla on IIS7. The recommended approach when installing PHP on IIS7 is using FastCGI, which combines stability and the improved CGI performance. You will need the following packages for this installation : ● MySQL 5.1 Community Server - Windows ZIP/Setup.EXE (x86) ● PHP 5.2 Non-thread-safe zip package. You can squeeze some additional performance using the NTS PHP package. ● MediaWiki 1.12 package

How to Install MySQL, PHP using FastCGI, and WordPress on IIS7 in Windows Server 2008 (x32)

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:41:46 -0700

In this screencasts, we will demonstrate the installation of WordPress on x32 version of Windows Server 2008. We follow a similar step-by-step fashion to the one demonstrated in How to Install MySQL, PHP using FastCGI, and Joomla on IIS7. The recommended approach when installing PHP on IIS7 is using FastCGI, which combines stability and the improved CGI performance. The following packages are necessary for this installation: ● MySQL 5.1 Community Server - Windows ZIP/Setup.EXE (x86) ● PHP 5.2 Non-thread-safe zip package. You can squeeze some additional performance using the NTS PHP package. ● WordPress 2.5 package

How to Install MySQL, PHP using FastCGI, and Joomla on IIS7, Windows Server 2008 (x32)

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Tue, 8 Jul 2008 22:11:17 -0700

In a series of step-by-step screencasts, we will demonstrate the installation of some of the popular MySQL and PHP applications on IIS7. We will start by demonstrating the installation of Joomla on x32 version of Windows Server 2008.

The recommended approach when installing PHP on IIS7 is using FastCGI, which combines stability and the improved CGI performance.

You will need the following packages for this installation:
● MySQL 5.1 Community Server - Windows ZIP/Setup.EXE (x86)
● PHP 5.2 Non-thread-safe zip package. You will squeeze some additional performance using the NTS PHP package.
● Joomla! 1.5 package

How to Perform Bare - Metal Restore in Small Business Server 2008 (SBS 2008)

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Wed, 2 Jul 2008 22:53:33 -0700

Bare-metal restore has always been one of the most dreaded procedures in the life of the Network Administrator. Here you can see the new Windows Server Backup in action. The wizard automatically searches for local backup disks, and if there are any, selects the last available backup. Of course, you can choose a previous backup from the available list. In this Screencast we will demonstrate the process of Bare-Metal restore in SBS 2008. Instead of choosing to restore from backup on a local disk, we will show you how to restore from backup on a Network Share.

How to Backup to Network Share in Small Business Server 2008 (SBS 2008)

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Wed, 2 Jul 2008 17:24:11 -0700

As you have probably noticed the Backup Wizard in SBS console allows you to use only local external or internal disks as a destination. You can also backup to Network Share, and that is what we demonstrate in the following screencast. This approach is especially useful when you consolidate different backups to a network share and then transfer them to a Tape backup. Bear in mind that when you backup to a network share, you cannot create VSS snapshots on the destination drive. Each full backup will overwrite the previous, unless you specify a different folder.

How to Connect Computers to Your Network - SBS 2008. Getting Started Tasks.

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Tue, 1 Jul 2008 10:48:21 -0700

You have installed successfully your SBS 2008 server. Probably you have already added user accounts, too. Now it is time connect computers to your network The easiest approach is to logon to the client machine, use a web browser, and start the Connect Computer wizard. This screencast demonstrates in details the process of connecting a client machine to an SBS 2008 domain.

How to Add a New User Account in SBS 2008. Getting Started Tasks.

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:18:06 -0700

After installing and configuring your Small Business Server 2008, you have to add users and assign permissions and computers to them. Using the new Wizard in Getting Started Tasks makes this process extremely friendly and straightforward.

How to Configure Server Backup in SBS 2008. Getting Started Tasks.

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:21:31 -0700

In this Screencast, we will demonstrate Step-by-Step how to configure server backup in Small Business Server 2008. Probably, you already know that Windows Server 2008 backup is based on a totally different concept in comparison with NTBACKUP included in the previous versions of Windows OS. The version of Windows Server backup included in SBS 2008 is significantly improved... Step1 Configure and schedule server backup in SBS 2008.

How to Add Trusted Certificate – GoDaddy SSL Certificate in SBS 2008 (Getting Started Tasks)

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:19:03 -0700

By default, SBS 2008 uses Self Signed certificates in IIS7. The issuer of these certificates is the CA (Certification Authority) installed on SBS 2008 server, and generally, it is not among the list of trusted root authorities in the remote clients. As a result, the remote clients cannot use Outlook Anywhere, or establish a terminal session to the SBS and workstations on the LAN using the Terminal Services Gateway. In addition, they get the annoying pop-up warning stating that the SSL certificate is not valid. In this screencast, we demonstrate how to add a GoDaddy Turbo SSL certificate in Small Business Server 2008.

How to Configure Smart Host in SBS 2008 - Getting Started Tasks

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:03:59 -0700

There are cases, when you need to configure a Smart Host for your e-mail server. A typical example is the situation, when your ISP blocks outbound connections on TCP port 25. Another, very common case is when you are using an IP address which belongs to a range of Dynamic IP addresses. It is a common practice to drop smtp connections or discard e-mail messages sent from a dynamic IP address. In this screencast, you will follow the process of running the Configure Smart Host for Internet e-mail in SBS 2008.

How to Set Up Internet Address in SBS 2008 - Getting Started Tasks

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:43:36 -0700

Setting up your Internet Address is the next very important task included in SBS 2008 Getting Started Tasks. Based on the Public Domain name that you provide (Internet Address), the Wizard configures Remote Web Workspace, Microsoft Exchange and Sharepoint Services. Though you can run the Wizard again, and specify a new name, you will not be able to change automatically the Sharepoint Services configuration. As a result, you will lose access to the internal web site in Remote Web Workspace.

How to Connect to the Internet – SBS 2008 Getting Started Tasks

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:07:36 -0700

Once the installation of Small Business Server 2008 finishes successfully, you can start configuring and managing your server with the SBS console. In a series of screencasts, we will go through the obligatory initial configuration steps for the Small Business Server 2008, the so called Getting Started Tasks. In this screencast, you will see a demonstration of CIW – Connect to the Internet Wizard.

How to Install SBS (Small Business Server) 2008 - Cougar

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Wed, 4 Jun 2008 15:56:47 -0700

In a series of screencasts we will demonstrate the installation and initial configuration of Small Business Server 2008. Windows SBS 2008 requires 64-bit hardware – it runs Exchange 2007, and as you know Exchange 2007 requires 64-bit hardware. However, the Premium edition of Small Business Server 2008 allows you to install a second server which can be a 32-bit or 64-bit processor architecture. The minimum and recommended requirements for partition size are correspondingly 40GB (40960MB) / 60GB (61440MB).

IIS7 - How to Install GoDaddy SSL Certificate

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Tue, 20 May 2008 11:33:29 -0700

An SSL certificate is a digital certificate that: 1. Authenticates the identity of a Web site to visiting browsers 2. Encrypts traffic between the web Server and the web browser using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology. In one of our very popular Screencasts: How to Install GoDaddy SSL Certificate we have demonstrated how to install GoDaddy SSL certificate in IIS6. We get daily a lot of questions about installing GoDaddy SSL certificate in IIS7 (Windows Server 2008). The installation process is similar and we will demonstrate it in a Step-by-Step fashion.

How to Perform Metadata Cleanup – Windows Server (SBS) 2003

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:59:26 -0700

In this Screencast, we will demonstrate how to recover Active Directory from a crashed Domain Controller or an unsuccessful DC demote procedure. The Step-by-Step video tutorial outlines the troubleshooting steps that are necessary to perform, both on a Windows Server 2003 SP1, or Small Business Server 2003 SP1 or later.

How to Backup And Restore Metabase In IIS6

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Thu, 8 May 2008 15:31:30 -0700

In this screencast, we will demonstrate how to backup and restore Metabase in IIS6. We will start with the more difficult scenario, when the IIS services are down, and you have to restore manually Metabase, using history files. You will see, also, how to backup and restore Metabase, using IIS manager – IIS services have to be Up and Running.

How to Install Read-Only Domain Controller (RODC). Pre-Creating RODC account.

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Thu, 1 May 2008 17:00:10 -0700

In this Screencast, we will demonstrate the installation of a Windows Server 2008 Read Only Domain Controller (RODC). Before you proceed with the installation of an RODC in your network, you have to make sure that it covers certain requirements...PDC Emulator , Global Catalog , Domain and Forest Functional Levels, Schema modification, Authentication Requests, Multiple RODCs.

Screencast: How to Install from Media (IFM) a Server Core Domain Controller

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:52:12 -0700

In the following Screencast, we demonstrate the whole scenario of adding an additional Server Core Domain Controller in a remote office using Install from Media (IFM). The video steps include creating a new site and adding subnets in Active Directory Sites and Services, Preparing and checking the Active Directory Installation Media, promoting the new DC at the remote site using IFM and checking the result of the promotion.

How to Install from Media (IFM) an Additional Domain Controller

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:28:22 -0800

One of the many new features in Windows Server 2008 is the improved NTDS utility which provides you with a nice and easy way to create AD DS installation media. Once you see it you are going to love it. You can still use a system state backup as installation media in Windows Server 2008, but a system state backup of a domain controller that runs Windows Server 2008 typically includes more data than is required to perform an IFM operation. In addition, working with System State Backups and Restores is going to be a topic of a different Screencast.

How to Demote a Server Core Domain Controller

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:12:48 -0700

There are cases, when you need to demote a Server Core domain controller. Again, you will have to use the DCPROMO command. It is still a good idea, to take a look at the DCPROMO parameters, as we have demonstrated in our previous screencast. Depending on your needs, you have to decide which of them will be suitable for your scenario.

How to Run DCPROMO on Server Core Using CoreConfigurator (Guy Teverovsky’s Utility)

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:37:04 -0700

As we have demonstrated in one of our Core Server screencasts - How to Install Domain Controller Role on Server Core, running DCPROMO requires that you provide the necessary information either by an unattend file or by switches.
By default, Core Server does not come with a DCPROMO wizard.
Another, more comfortable option is, to provide the answers in unattend file (for example unattend.txt), and run DCPROMO using this file.

One of the options in the CoreConfigurator utility, written by Guy Teverovsky -
Core Server Configurator is, to run a DCPROMO wizard, which helps you generate a DCPROMO answer file, and run DCPROMO with it.

How to Install Domain Controller Role on Server Core

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:31:30 -0700

Installing Active Directory Domain Services Role on a Server Core installation of a Windows Server 2008, requires running the dcpromo command in conjunction with a number of switches/parameters.
As you don’t have the Graphical User Interface for the DCPROMO wizard in Server Core installation, you will have to provide the settings for the DC promotion as parameters.

Moving Exchange 5.5 to New Hardware by Using Offline Backup

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:07:40 -0700

This tutorial demonstrates how to move an existing Exchange 5.5 server to new hardware. The old server is going to be shut down and removed from the network. The new server is going to have exactly the same name and IP address, and the change should be totally transparent to the end user.

How to Install SSH Server on NT4.0

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:56:07 -0700

If you are familiar with SSH, and need to have SSH service configured, and running on your NT4.0 server, take a look at the following tutorial. We are using the free OpenSSH server which comes with the Cygwin environment.

How to Check NAT in RRAS

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:35:07 -0700

If you are performing NAT on your Routing, and Remote Access server, it is a good idea to check the status of the NAT translations. Here, you can see how to perform this check.

How to Set Timeout Value for Cache DNS

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:42:40 -0700

When you integrate WINS and DNS, you should also set WINS caching and time-out values. The caching value determines how long records returned from WINS are valid. The time-out value determines how long DNS should wait for a response from WINS before timing out and returning an error. These values are set for both forward and reverse WINS lookups. Here we demonstrate how to set the timeout value for a cache DNS server...

How to Change LDAP port in Exchange 5.5 Server

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:02:57 -0800

The default LDAP port for Exchange 5.5 server is 389. If your Exchange server is running on a Domain Controller and you are planning to upgrade or migrate to a higher version of Exchange, it is necessary to change the default LDAP port 389 in Exchange 5.5 Server and specify a free port.

How to Install Go Daddy SSL Certificate

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:34:09 -0700

In the following screencast you will see in a step-by-step fashion:
- How to send a CSR (Certificate Signing Request) to GoDaddy.com for a Turbo SSL certificate.
- How to confirm that you represent the entity, controlling the domain in request.
- How to install and test the certificate.
- In addition, you will see the most common problems and mistakes which you might encounter and the steps for their troubleshooting.

How to Install Self-Signed Certificate – IIS7, Windows Server 2008

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:42:04 -0700

We get a lot of questions, whether you can use SelfSSL.exe and generate a Self-Signed Certificate in IIS7. In step3, we demonstrate how to use SelfSSL.exe to generate and assign a certificate, as well as importing it, and adding the issuer to the root of the trusted certificate authorities, so you do not get a warning every time you open the web site.

How to Add Windows 2008 Domain Controller. Upgrading Active Directory Domain to Windows Server 2008 AD DS Domain.

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:40:41 -0700

In this screencast, we show you how to upgrade Active Directory domain to Windows Server 2008 AD DS by adding a new Windows Server 2008 Domain Controller. - You can introduce your first Windows Server 2008 Domain Controller in Active Directory, by performing an in-place upgrade of an existing Windows 2003/2000 DC - You can add a fresh installed Windows 2008 member server, and promote it as a DC.

How to Upgrade Active Directory Domain to Windows Server 2008 AD DS Domain, In-Place 2003 DC Upgrade

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Sun, 9 Mar 2008 13:37:32 -0700

Windows Server 2008 introduces many improvements and new features in the Active Directory infrastructure. Some of the most important features are: - Flexible Password Policies - Active Directory Auditing - Read Only Domain Controllers RODC In a series of screencasts we will demonstrate in a Step-by-Step fashion these new features. In this screencast we show you how to migrate Active Directory domain to Windows Server 2008. There are two approaches in this process: - You can introduce your first Windows Server 2008 Domain Controller in Active Directory by performing an in-place upgrade of an existing Windows 2003/2000 DC - You can add a fresh installed Windows 2008 member server and promote it as a DC. In the following screencast you will see the first approach – in-place upgrade of a Windows 2003 Domain Controller. There are a couple of very important considerations that you should have in mind before you proceed with your migration scenario.

How to perform an In-place Upgrade of Windows Server 2008

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Thu, 6 Mar 2008 13:30:57 -0800

In this screencast we demonstrate how to perform an in-place upgrade of a Windows Server 2008. It is important to note that we will be upgrading in-place a Windows 2003 Member server. If you are looking for in-place upgrade of a domain controller, check the following screencast: How to perform in-place upgrade of a Domain Controller – Windows Server 2008. One of the main problems that most of the administrators which choose to perform in-place upgrade will meet is the increased value of free space required by the Windows Server 2008 installation. We will outline a nice solution to this problem in our screencast. In addition, you have make sure that your hardware is capable of running Windows Server 2008 and you have the necessary drivers for it.

How to Install a Windows 2008 Server Forest – Adding AD Domain Services Role

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Mon, 4 Feb 2008 19:43:59 -0800

Windows Server 2008 introduces a lot of enhancements and new features in Active Directory Services. Promoting a Windows Server 2008 as a Domain Controller is performed by adding the Active Directory Domain Services role in Server manager. When you are adding this role you will notice also the following roles: - Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS - provides an identity access solution - Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS) - provides directory services for applications. It replaces Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM) in Windows Server 2003<>- Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS) – provides information-protection.

Initial Configuration Of Windows Server 2008 Core Installation

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Sun, 3 Feb 2008 19:37:59 -0800

When you are configuring a Windows Server 2008 Core Installation you will have to use most of the time command line. In this screencast we will demonstrate some of the most common tasks which you will need to perform. We cover changing administrator’s password, machine name, server activation, setting Time and Date, Regional options, IP configuration, joining a domain, installing a server role and managing it remotely from a Windows Server 2008 Full installation.

Screencast: How to Change Screen Resolution in Windows 2008 Core Server Installation

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Sat, 2 Feb 2008 19:35:47 -0800

Windows Core Server installation is a minimal install of Windows 2008 server. One of the settings you might need to change is the screen resolution. In the following screencast you will see how to adjust the screen resolution through your default interface – the command prompt.

Screencast: How to Perform Windows 2008 Core Server Installation

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Fri, 1 Feb 2008 19:32:28 -0800

One of the options for Windows 2008 is Core Server Installation. This option provides a minimal operating installation. It resembles very much to the minimal installation of Linux. We get only a subset of the server binaries required by the server roles, supported by the Core server installation. The default user interface is the command prompt – you don’t get the explorer shell. In a series of screencast we will show you how to install Windows 2008 Server Core and perform the initial configuration steps like IP, Firewall, Domain membership settings, changing Server name, Screen resolution etc. Do not forget that you will be able to connect and manage the Core server from a standard installation remotely via MMC snap-in. In addition you can manage it remotely via: - Terminal Server - Windows Remote Shell - Command Prompt You will be able to watch a demonstration for these methods in our Windows 2008 Screencast series. Let’s start with the first screencast – Windows 2008 Core server installation.

How to allow login to Outlook Web Access

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:52:42 -0800

How to Configure Forms-Based Authentication for Outlook Web Access

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:54:06 -0800

Exchange 2003 Screencasts page is ready

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Mon, 2 Jul 2007 12:54:44 -0700

A lot of exchange 2003 screencasts can be found at this page

NetoMeter web site is completely redesigned

rssauthor@netometer.com (Dean) — Mon, 2 Jul 2007 12:28:28 -0800

Today the popular website NetoMeter, dedicated to publishing screencasts and videos received a totally redesigned look and fell.