A Global Catalog Server could not be located - All GC's are down SBS 2011
I have been searching through these forums and manage to find similar errors but am struggling to find an answer that applies to this me.I seem to be having a number of issues with our SBS. I believe...
View ArticleSBS 2011 Active Directory missing the MyBusiness OU entirely!
I got handled a old dell server running SBS 2011 for a small business client site that is doing a move and tasked with prepping it up and making sure that AD/DHCP/DNS and everything is running and then...
View ArticleSBS2011 Exchange Email Reverse DNS
HiI was hoping I could get some help.Current Server set up is this. SBS2011, Exchange is used to send emails directly, however it receives emails from a POP connector, (The client prefers this method,...
View ArticleDo not install 2506143 (optional WMF 3.0 patch) on your SBS 2011
Do not install 2506143 (optional WMF 3.0 patch) on your SBS 2011 - THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE SBS...
View ArticleMigrating From SBS 2003 to Exchange 2010
Hi there,We have a small business who has run out of space in exchange on their SBS2003. We want to install a new server for them and migrate/transition their exchange to the new server which will have...
View ArticleSBS 2003 corrupt/lost licenses
I can't find any of the licenses for my SBS 2003 box. I know of the method involving renaming "autolicstr.cpa" to "licstr.cpa"... but the problem with that is there is no automatic backup of the...
View ArticleFreeing Up C Drive Space - SBS2011
HiI have a Dell server, came preconfigured with 120GB for C (system) Drive.I have moved the Redirected Folders, Public folders, Exchange DB and WSUS to D and E drives with plenty of space.However over...
View ArticleHelp! Windows Activation error message saying "Windows must be reinstalled" -...
I am Getting 2 Error 1) Reinstall Windows Windows Must be reinstalled to activate.Inset the Windows Installation DVD or Cd into your computer to Begin the Reinstallation Process.2 ) Windows SBS 2008...
View ArticleOWA SBS 2011
Hi,OWA is working on SBS 2011 , remote user can read their mails but can't reply, create new mails, tasks, ...... ( internaly with Outlook 2010 or 2013 everything works fine )What could problem be and...
View ArticleRemote Desktop Services
Hi,On the old SBS versions it was not possible to install RDP services so, we installed a RDPserver near the SBS.Is it possible now to install RDP services ( more than 2 connexions ) on the last SBS...
View ArticleSmall Business 2011 T1 Static Want to Add second connection
I have a Small Business Server 2011 with a SonicWall TZ215 connected to a T1 with a Static IP. Everything working great. I set the SonicWall up to load balance , adding my Verizon FIOS, my internet...
View ArticleHow can I get an SBS 2003 to SBS 2001 Migration to continue?
I am working on my fourth SBS 2003 to SBS 2011 migration and ran into the issue that it would never get past "Waiting for replication to finish". I found the problem in NTFRS which required a reboot...
View ArticleSBS 2003 to SBS 2011 Migration mailbox access issue.
I migrated an SBS 2003 server to SBS 2011. At one point, the mail was still on the legacy machine, and the users were able to access their mailboxes using Outlook. I then moved the mailboxes to the...
View ArticleDesktop not visible on initial login
Hi SBS 2011 standard. When server is restarted then after login the desktop is empty. It’s possible to use Ctrl-Alt-Del to run the Task Manager but not much else. Logging off and waiting another ten...
View ArticleSSB2011 - run as domain controller within existing network?
We run our network on a load-balancing router, which acts as the gateway, and a Mac Mini Server which we use for file-sharing. We recently purchased an HP ProLiant MicroServer with Windows Small...
View ArticleSBS 2003 SP2 CEICW fails at firewall stage
I've look at dozens and dozens of newsgroups and forums and still can't find an answer to my particular situation. Here is a piece of the CEICW log file with the errors high lighted. I've spent almost...
View ArticleSBS 2012 Performance issues after electrical problem.
This is kind of a weird one I think. The server is about a year old. Dell PowerEdge.2 weeks ago an electrical accident in the shop sent 220 back up the lines in to the office.I lost 2 UPS devices, a...
View ArticleWhat does the SPFARM account actually do?
HiI have had a sharepoint timer service issue, where it says it bad username or password for SPFARM.I have had a guide on how to relink these accounts - which I plan to do this weekend (wanted to know...
View Articleapplicationhost.config - Not writable
HiI am posting this error as a new question to get more input, as the original error that led to this might not attract much commentI have just tried to sync my my SPFarm account password (well check...
View Articleerror downloading the connect computer application
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