Author Archives: Zeljko Lav Pispek (lpispek)
Exchange Server 2013 Server Roles
The multi-role server architecture that was introduced with Exchange Server 2007, and then continued with Exchange 2010, has been consolidated in Exchange Server 2013. Exchange 2013 has just two server roles that can be installed: Client Access server Mailbox server The two roles can co-exist on the same host, or be installed separately. Installing Exchange […]
Exchange Server 2013 Database Availability Groups
The high availability feature for Exchange Server 2013 Mailbox servers is the Database Availability Group. Exchange 2013 Database Availability Groups (DAGs) are very similar to Exchange 2010 DAGs, but also deliver a series of improvements and new features for customers. In this series of articles we will walk through an overview of Database Availability Group […]
How to disable USB drive,CD-ROM,Floppy Disk use by using Group Policy
USB devices pose security threats. It can upload malicious code or copy confidential information from your computer and take it away. So many corporate companies prefer to block USB drives in network.. Here we will learn how to block USB drive use in a network via Windows Server 8 Group policy. I am going to […]
Certificate Requirements for Internal Servers
Internal servers that are running Lync Server and that require certificates include Standard Edition server, Enterprise Edition Front End Server, Mediation Server, and Director. The following table shows the certificate requirements for these servers. You can use the Lync Server certificate wizard to request these certificates. Tip: Wildcard certificates are supported for the subject alternative names […]
How to Create a Windows 8 To Go on USB Drive (Stick and USB HDD)
To begin you will need the following: 32 GB or larger USB 3.0 drive (It can also be an external USB Hard Drive). Some USB 2.0 drives will work but will be very slow and are not officially supported. A Windows 7 or 8 PC to build the USB drive on. Depending on the OS […]
How to Configure a Relay Connector for Exchange Server 2010
In most Exchange Server 2010 environments there will be the need to allow relaying for certain hosts, devices or applications to send email via the Exchange server. This is common with multi-function devices such as network attached printer/scanners, or applications such as backup software that send email reports. SMTP communication is handled by the Hub […]
Exchange 2010 “Anonymous Relay” Receive Connector
In almost every environment I have ever seen there are usually some devices and/or systems that need to send email and typically these will require some SMTP server to relay these messages. More often than not these also do not have the ability to authenticate to the relaying host. How do we deal with these […]
Enabling the .NET Framework 3.5 in Control Panel
You can also enable the .NET Framework 3.5 yourself through Control Panel. In Control Panel, choose Programs and Features, choose Turn Windows features on or off, and then select the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 check box. This option requires an Internet connection. Turning Windows features on or off in Control Panel Troubleshooting If installing the […]
Installing the .NET Framework 3.5 on Demand
If an application requires the .NET Framework 3.5, but doesn’t find that version enabled on your computer, it displays the following message box, either during installation, or when you run the application for the first time. In the message box, choose Install this feature to enable the .NET Framework 3.5. This option requires an Internet […]
Installing the .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8
The .NET Framework 4.5 is included with Windows 8 and installed on your computer with the operating system. However, the .NET Framework 3.5 is not automatically installed with Windows 8. To run applications that require the .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8, you must enable version 3.5 on your computer. There are two ways you […]