Exchange 2010 | Outlook Web Access won’t load

Today I walked into the following problem that the outlook web access didn’t load at all. To figure it out where the issue was located.

Problem outlook web access won’t load.

I was unable to bind the certificate in IIS. So I had to find an otherway to connect the SSL Certificate with IIS & Exchange. To do this you need to follow the steps below.

Go to the Exchange management console > Server Configuration > Servername > Microsoft Exchange Certificate > Assign Services to Certificate

In this example you see that Internet Information Service is already checked and greyed out. But when you have this issue this option is open for check and to assign.

Check if you can see if the http web page work

See if you don’t get the first error in the beginning of the post.

After this you can look if the outlook web access webpage will load.

Cisco Wireless | 1 Access Point with 2 Bandwidth Frequencies ( 2.4Ghz and 5 Ghz ) and both with the same SSID

Few weeks ago I was able to configure my cisco AP 1131 AG. I wanted to configure this device with 2 channel frequencies. 1 at 2.4Ghz and 1 at 5Ghz, both frequencies had to be in the same SSID. I created on my device 2 SSID’s 1 for my personal usage and 1 for my guests.

After configuring this setup ( included my router with 2 VLAN’s on it.) Was there a period of testing well only 1 said I could test because the other one I didn’t use yet.
There for I wanted to share a sample configuration if you wanted to create one for your self or business too.

version 12.4
no service pad
service timestamps debug datetime localtime year
service timestamps log datetime localtime year
service password-encryption
!
hostname <YOUR WIFI NAME>
!
enable secret <YOUR INCREDIBLE SECRET PASSWORD>
!
aaa new-model
!
!
aaa group server radius rad_mac
!
aaa group server radius rad_admin
!
aaa group server tacacs+ tac_admin
!
aaa group server radius rad_pmip
!
aaa group server radius dummy
!
aaa authentication login default local
aaa authentication login eap_methods group rad_eap
aaa authentication login mac_methods local
aaa authorization exec default local
aaa authorization network default local
!
aaa session-id common
clock timezone GMT+1 1
clock summer-time GMT+1 recurring last Sun Mar 2:00 last Sun Oct 3:00
ip domain name <YOUR LOCAL DOMAIN NAME>
ip name-server 8.8.8.8
ip name-server 8.8.4.4
!
!
dot11 mbssid
dot11 syslog
dot11 vlan-name norther vlan 1
dot11 vlan-name norther-guests vlan 2
!
dot11 ssid <YOUR SSID 1>
vlan 1
authentication open
authentication key-management wpa version 2
mbssid guest-mode
wpa-psk ascii <YOUR WPA CODE>
!
dot11 ssid <YOUR-guests SSID>
vlan 2
authentication open
authentication key-management wpa version 2
mbssid guest-mode
wpa-psk ascii <WPA CODE>
!
dot11 arp-cache
!
!
username <YOUR USERNAME> privilege 15 view root secret <YOUR PASSWORD>
!
!
bridge irb
!
!
interface Dot11Radio0
no ip address
no ip route-cache
!
encryption vlan 2 mode ciphers aes-ccm
!
encryption vlan 1 mode ciphers aes-ccm
!
ssid <YOUR SSID 1>
!
ssid <YOUR-guests SSID>
!
station-role root access-point
infrastructure-client
!
interface Dot11Radio0.1
encapsulation dot1Q 1 native
no ip route-cache
bridge-group 1
bridge-group 1 subscriber-loop-control
bridge-group 1 block-unknown-source
no bridge-group 1 source-learning
no bridge-group 1 unicast-flooding
bridge-group 1 spanning-disabled
!
interface Dot11Radio0.2
encapsulation dot1Q 2
no ip route-cache
bridge-group 2
bridge-group 2 subscriber-loop-control
bridge-group 2 block-unknown-source
no bridge-group 2 source-learning
no bridge-group 2 unicast-flooding
bridge-group 2 spanning-disabled
!
interface Dot11Radio1
no ip address
no ip route-cache
!
encryption vlan 1 mode ciphers aes-ccm
!
encryption vlan 2 mode ciphers aes-ccm
!
ssid norther
!
ssid norther-guests
!
no dfs band block
channel dfs
station-role root
!
interface Dot11Radio1.1
encapsulation dot1Q 1 native
no ip route-cache
bridge-group 1
bridge-group 1 subscriber-loop-control
bridge-group 1 block-unknown-source
no bridge-group 1 source-learning
no bridge-group 1 unicast-flooding
bridge-group 1 spanning-disabled
!
interface Dot11Radio1.2
encapsulation dot1Q 2
no ip route-cache
bridge-group 2
bridge-group 2 subscriber-loop-control
bridge-group 2 block-unknown-source
no bridge-group 2 source-learning
no bridge-group 2 unicast-flooding
bridge-group 2 spanning-disabled
!
interface FastEthernet0
no ip address
no ip route-cache
duplex auto
speed auto
!
interface FastEthernet0.1
encapsulation dot1Q 1 native
no ip route-cache
bridge-group 1
no bridge-group 1 source-learning
!
interface FastEthernet0.2
encapsulation dot1Q 2
no ip route-cache
bridge-group 2
no bridge-group 2 source-learning
bridge-group 2 spanning-disabled
!
interface BVI1
ip address <YOUR IP ADDRESS + Subnetmask>
no ip route-cache
!
ip default-gateway <YOUR GATEWAY>
ip http server
no ip http secure-server
ip http help-path http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/779/smbiz/prodconfig/help/eag
bridge 1 route ip
!
!
!
line con 0
privilege level 15
line vty 0 4
exec-timeout 0 0
privilege level 15
password <Your Password>
transport input telnet ssh
!
sntp server <NTP SERVER >
sntp broadcast client
End

Download the example configuration click here.

Microsoft Exchange 2007/2010 | Free up diskspace after installations

In this artice I write about freeing up diskspace after an installation of Exchagne 2007 or 2010 ( or it’s servicepacks ). It could happen that you are running out of space and you don’t what you could remove to free up some space.

If you are installing an exchange server you get performance logging files. Which are made during the installation (these are backup files of these counters.) To figure it out that these files are filling your disk space, you need to use a third party tool like TreeSize or you have to know where to find this folder. (Default installation location C:Program FilesMicrosoftExchange ServerLogginglodctr_backups (for Exchange 2007) and C:Program FilesMicrosoftExchange ServerV14Logginglodctr_backups (for Exchange 2010))

In this example the files are not that much, but to see what you can do with this files (just delete it if you don’t use it)
Go to the folder location, Select al BAK Files and press delete or right mouse click and than delete.

Note 1: Exchange 2010 servers may have a bigger folder size (like 3.5GB)
Note 2: Folder location may be different in your situation.

VEEAM | How to upgrade from version 5 to version 6

A upgrade from VEEAM version 5 to version 6 is easy to do and if you read good and follow the instructions less problems will occur. Start first to download the software from htttp://www.veeam.com.
When downloaded you can start the setup.

When you started the setup on the server where you have VEEAM version 5 installed. you get the following message.

Click on Yes to upgrade the current version.

Click on Next

Accept the license agreement.

search for the license file you have from VEEAM ( this could be a trial version )

When located the license file click on Next.

Select the software option you want to install on the server.

Verify if the SQL server and instance are correct and click Next.

You get the question that the database need to upgrade. ( click yes to continue )

Enter the administrator credentials who has the database owner rights.

Leave the settings to default and click on Next.

Create a shortcut on the desktop and click on Install.

Wait until the installation is finished.

When finished click on Finish

After the installation is finished you have to restart the server.

After the reboot you should verify if all configuration from version 5 are in version 6 if yes. continue to install a patch for VEEAM 6 ( this one is required )
source: http://www.veeam.com/kb_articles.html/KB1442

Microsoft Lync on Mac OS X | how to install / connect with Microsoft Lync for Mac.

How to use / install Microsoft Lync on Mac OS X.

You can find the installation files via the following link: http://onlinehelp.microsoft.com/en-us/office365-enterprises/hh180727.aspx the site also describes how to install the software. ( select option 3 Lync for Mac 2011 ) to download the DMG file.

After installation you will see the main screen of Microsoft Lync

When you try to log on you need to use your email address ( 2 times ) 1 time for email address and 1 time for user ID.

You could get an error if you logon directly.

The message “Sign in to Microsoft Lync failed because the service is not available or you may not be connected to the internet” is not really normally but it’s a bug or a feature. Who will know. You can avoid this message to change the settings via Advanced.

You have to change the connection settings.
Enter for the Internal and External Server name: sipdir.online.lync.com:443

Click on OK when finished. Try to login again.

If you have outlook 2011 for mac configured you can directly create a mail or calendar appointment via Lync.