Exchange 2007 Hub Transport server (front-end in '03 terms), Exchange 2003 mailboxes, and active sync
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So, I learned today that this doesn't work right from the box. You need to download and install a hotfix onto your '03 mailbox servers which allows Integrated Windows authentication to be turned on.
Event ID 1036 is logged on an Exchange 2007 server that is running the CAS role when mobile devices connect to the Exchange 2007 server to access mailboxes on an Exchange 2003 back-end server - KB937031 - Microsoft.com
Event ID 1036 is logged on an Exchange 2007 server that is running the CAS role when mobile devices connect to the Exchange 2007 server to access mailboxes on an Exchange 2003 back-end server - KB937031 - Microsoft.com
so, moral of the story is...
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...no matter how prepared you think you are...you're not! But hey, it's been a HUGE learning experience.
no startin' stuff for me...
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...still at work waiting to blow outta here...
someone please shoot me now...
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...still at work and haven't even started my stuff yet...
some days I wish I never go outta bed...
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...and this may be one of'em...
planning on multiple Exchange 2007 servers in your environment?
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Make sure they're consistent with the same rollup pack because OWA proxying won't work! Background: I want to connect to a single OWA CAS server no matter where the mailbox is located in the organization...IE, I want proxying to work.
Started with this error:
Outlook Web Access is not available. If the problem continues, contact technical support for your organization and tell them the following: There is no Microsoft Exchange Client Access server that has the necessary configuration in the Active Directory site where the mailbox is stored.
This was because the secondary site CAS server didn't have the OWA authentication set to "Integrated Windows Authentication". Then I got this error:
Outlook Web Access is not currently available for the user mailbox that you are trying to access. If the problem continues, contact technical support for your organization and tell them the following: The Microsoft Exchange Client Access server that is proxying the Outlook Web Access requests is running an older version of Microsoft Exchange than the Client Access server in the mailbox Active Directory site.
This was due to the fact that the main CAS (used for proxying) was running rollup 8 for SP1 and CAS at the site with it's mailbox was running rollup 7. Downgraded the main to 7 and bing, we're working.
Wonder what else wouldn't have worked...
DON'T FORGET TO REBOOT THE SERVERS AFTER MAKING THESE CHANGES!!!! I forced AD replication, restarted IIS...I had to actually reboot the servers to see the new changes. Farted around with that for over an hour this morning!
ALSO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A CERT INSTALLED FOR THE CONFIGURED InternalURL ADDRESS.
Started with this error:
Outlook Web Access is not available. If the problem continues, contact technical support for your organization and tell them the following: There is no Microsoft Exchange Client Access server that has the necessary configuration in the Active Directory site where the mailbox is stored.
This was because the secondary site CAS server didn't have the OWA authentication set to "Integrated Windows Authentication". Then I got this error:
Outlook Web Access is not currently available for the user mailbox that you are trying to access. If the problem continues, contact technical support for your organization and tell them the following: The Microsoft Exchange Client Access server that is proxying the Outlook Web Access requests is running an older version of Microsoft Exchange than the Client Access server in the mailbox Active Directory site.
This was due to the fact that the main CAS (used for proxying) was running rollup 8 for SP1 and CAS at the site with it's mailbox was running rollup 7. Downgraded the main to 7 and bing, we're working.
Wonder what else wouldn't have worked...
DON'T FORGET TO REBOOT THE SERVERS AFTER MAKING THESE CHANGES!!!! I forced AD replication, restarted IIS...I had to actually reboot the servers to see the new changes. Farted around with that for over an hour this morning!
ALSO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A CERT INSTALLED FOR THE CONFIGURED InternalURL ADDRESS.
Kalamazoo Google fiber = neato stuff!
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So vote fer the Zoo!!!!! - mlive.com
8 came way to quickly this morning
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The Exchange front end server upgrade last night/this morning was a bust and didn't get to bed until 2:30. I'm pretty positive that the issue was out of my hands. The problem, though, I requested this to be checked 10 days ago. This'll be the last time I assume anything at the workplace. I think I started off on the wrong foot because I was watching Office Space before heading out there. Definitely could've used a fax machine to beat the shit out of...
man, apparently I didn't see enough of Czech Republic while there...
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...because it would seem they have some interesting vehicle decals. And Google Maps kinda missed the naughty spots. (warning, this isn't completely work and kid friendly)
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Google Maps link via jalopnik.com
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Google Maps link via jalopnik.com
haha! Chicago has an area called "viagra triangle"
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So I was perusing by MTV and the show True Life was on called "I'm Dating Someone Older." Apparently there's a place on the northern side of Chicago called "Viagra Triangle"?
So named for the abundance of mostly-affluent older men who frequent the local bars, and the "triangle" where State and Rush Streets come together (with East Bellevue Street being the base of the triangle, anchored by Gibson's restaurant, the unofficial headquarters).
The gentle ecosystem of the Viagra Triangle could not exist without a fully-stocked pond of anxious, and artificially infertile females.
Urban Definition
So named for the abundance of mostly-affluent older men who frequent the local bars, and the "triangle" where State and Rush Streets come together (with East Bellevue Street being the base of the triangle, anchored by Gibson's restaurant, the unofficial headquarters).
The gentle ecosystem of the Viagra Triangle could not exist without a fully-stocked pond of anxious, and artificially infertile females.
Urban Definition
Windows XP users: be carefull with KB979682
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R.I.P. Phil Harris
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excellent document explaining VMWare ESX memory
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We had some questions about a vm and its memory usage and the difference between "memory granted" and "memory consumed" was a bit confusing...until I found this PDF document:
http://www.xs4all.nl/~omerta/VI%203.5%20Memory%20Statistic%20Definitions.pdf
Basically, memory granted is the actual amount allocated to the guest and memory consumed is the amount of this memory actually being used (which is different from "active memory"). Memory granted and consumed may be different due to the memory similarities of another vm. So the consumed value could easily be below the granted value. Pretty neat stuff!
http://www.xs4all.nl/~omerta/VI%203.5%20Memory%20Statistic%20Definitions.pdf
Basically, memory granted is the actual amount allocated to the guest and memory consumed is the amount of this memory actually being used (which is different from "active memory"). Memory granted and consumed may be different due to the memory similarities of another vm. So the consumed value could easily be below the granted value. Pretty neat stuff!
whew, the Saints definitely deserved the Super Bowl win
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Great game by both the Colts and Saints, but the Saints had a better night.