SRP status disconnected

SRP is showing as disconnected on your BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express (BESX). Resolution: This problem is caused by incorrect SRP ID: Request a new SRP ID and License Key (SRP Authentication Key) from RIM. Important: If you have ordered the BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express software please make note of the following information while picking up… Read More »

BlackBerry Enterprise Server install option is greyed out.

You attempting to install BESx 5.0 for Exchange on a non-exchange server. BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express install option is greyed out. Resolution: On Windows 2008 Server make sure that Terminal Service Role is not added. If so remove Terminal Service Role and rerun BESX installation. I don’t know why this happens but BESX installation fails when… Read More »

RPC server is unavailable

You receive a “The RPC server is unavailable” error message when you RDP’ng to your server? This problem might be linked to incorrect NIC drivers. Resolution : Reinstall Your Server NIC drivers. Till next time…”if not broken don’t fix”

OWA Prompts Twice ISA 2006

Confirm forms-based authentication not selected on the Exchange front-end server Forms-based authentication can be configured on the Exchange front-end server when not using ISA Server to publish Exchange Web client access. When ISA Server is being used to publish Exchange Web client access, forms-based authentication should only be configured on the ISA Server computer. Perform… Read More »

Top Ten Reasons to Use Windows Small Business Server 2008.

eSG NETWORKS recognizes that small businesses have many ongoing needs: to better organize and safeguard business information, to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers. Windows Small Business Server 2008 (SBS 2008) is an “all-in-one” server solution designed to help you keep your data more secure, your company more productive, and gives you the… Read More »

Comparing SBS 2003 and 2008

What’s the same in SBS 2008? Two versions: Standard and Premium Includes Windows Server, Exchange Server, Sharepoint(Companyweb) Supports up to 75 users What’s different in SBS 2008? Supports only single server network card. No tape backup support 64 bit server hardware only

How to Install SBS (Small Business Server) 2008

SBS 2008 is based on Windows Server 2008 OS and during the installation process it automatically configures the following applications and features: • The Windows SBS Console • Microsoft® Exchange Server 2007 (with RPC-over-HTTP and Outlook Web Access functionality) • Microsoft Forefront™ Security for Exchange Server, Small Business Edition • Windows SharePoint® Services 3.0 •… Read More »

Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2

Windows Server® 2008 R2 is the newest Windows Server operating system from Microsoft. Designed to help organizations reduce operating costs and increase efficiencies, Windows Server 2008 R2 provides enhanced management control over resources across the enterprise. It is designed to provide better energy efficiency and performance by reducing power consumption and lowering overhead costs. It also helps… Read More »

How to Install WSUS – A Quick Guide

Purpose: To walk you through how to perform a basic installation of WSUS 3.0: 1. Download and double-click on the WSUS3Setupx86:                 2. The installation screen should appear: Select the first option.                   3. Allow the wizard to prepare the… Read More »

How to use SMTPDiag

SMTPDiag is a troubleshooting tool designed to work directly on a Windows server with IIS/SMTP service enabled or with Exchange Server installed. It utilizes the same APIs as Windows and Exchange in order to diagnose configuration and connection issues involving SMTP and DNS. To be continued…in the interim you can go and download  SMTPdiag Tool.