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.

How can you verify SMTP?

You can verify the functional overview of SMTP from your Exchange server by using the following tools:  nslookup telnet SMTPdiag NSLookup is a great tool that comes with Windows that allows you to search DNS for information. This tool is installed along with the TCP/IP protocol through Control Panel. To use nslookup – go start – run… Read More »

Windows Support Tools

netdiag – helps isolate networking and connectivity issues. dcdiag  – analyzes the state of domain controllers. repadmin – assists you in diagnosing replication. All these tools help diagnose problems as you go.

How are updates downloaded?

When you connect to the Internet, Windows sends data to the Windows Update Web site about the way your computer is set up so the service can determine which updates your computer needs. Windows does not use your name, address, e-mail address, or any information that can be used to identify you or contact you.… Read More »