RE: MS crop tool for PST files
we have the same problem here. 1. Separate into years (1999.pst, 2000.pst, 2001.pst) 2. archive old years to CD 3. put the old years .pst files to the hard drive some place where they can't find them and open them in mail folders and don't back them up to the file server..that way you can search the file server for .pst files and if one appears like 1999.pst you can just blow it away knowing that it's on their CDs in their drawer... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, 4 October 2001 8:32 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: MS crop tool for PST files On Wed, 3 Oct 2001, David N. Precht wrote: And she/he gives you the I need a papertrail excuse for not cleaning out his/her mail , right ? Heard that one too many times. I archive every message I send, and most that are directed to me, or even from threads I am involved in. But here's a novel concept: I sort everything into multiple levels of folders, and I don't keep everything in one big file. I don't use Outlook myself, but if I did, you can bet I would use multiple PST files. Meanwhile, it seems like half our customers just have an Inbox with 2000+ messages in every one. *sigh* -- Ben Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] | The opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not | | necessarily represent the views or policy of any other person, entity or | | organization. All information is provided without warranty of any kind. | List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: queue.bad
seems like no one's ansewring the original question just sending ppl to rooms.. NTBackup with the exchange .dll (which can be installed by just installing the exch admin prog) backs up the whole infostore and directory and works very nicely. it can't recover one mailbox at a time you have to have a recovery server. you shouldn't need to restore ever, archive old mailboxes to .pst and CD it, hide old mailboxes for a month or so, set deleted items retention to as much as possible (calc how much mail goes thru server etc etc before doing this or your drive will fill up, we set ours to 10 days thinking no probs, but got an extra 1.5gb roughly so maybe change it slowly over a period of time. try 5 days then 10 etc etc... NTBackup doesn't do brick level backups but brick level backups are bad according to Guru Ed crowely... www.swinc.com he also says pst are bad but i disagree cos .pst is good for archival onto CDs... anyway starting to rant.s -Original Message- From: Ratini Heidi - IL [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, 2 October 2001 10:58 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: queue.bad Does anyone use the native NTBACKUP utility on their EX 5.5 installations to backup their Exchange IS's online? Recently Microsoft recommended we use the native NTBACKUP utility to do the page layer online backups. Just looking for input from anyone on this list currently doing this, rather than going to a 3rd party application for backups. Also, do any of you know if individual mailboxes can be restored when using NTBACKUP as the backup solution? I'm not sure on this aspect, but I would suspect not, I don't think NTBACKUP does brick layer backups. Thanks for any input you have, Heidi -Original Message- From: Neil Hobson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 7:53 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: queue.bad I must admit, I've not heard of queue.bad It will be ok to delete it as far as I know. You can even delete queue.dat, as the IMS creates a new one when it starts (although you don't need to in this case). Neil -Original Message- From: Chris Meirick [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Posted At: 02 October 2001 13:08 Posted To: Sunbelt Exchange List Conversation: queue.bad Subject: Re: queue.bad I think that some other muppet may have renamed the queue.dat file to queue.bad and just left it there for me to discover. Does this sound about right? Chris List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm ** This eMail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any view or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Silversands or any of its subsidiary companies. If you have received this eMail in error please contact the Support Desk Immediately by telephone on 01202-36 or on eMail at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: Microsost's take on Nimda
nice link. it's been pulled. -Original Message- From: Randal, Phil [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, 20 September 2001 12:00 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Microsost's take on Nimda Check out: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/ topics/nimda.asp Phil - Phil Randal Network Engineer Herefordshire Council Hereford, UK List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
NAV for Exchange Server not picking up Nimda
Is anybody having a problem where the Nimda virus isn't being picked up by the latest definitions from Symantec? I've just tested our server as our workstations are falling like flies and it's not being detected... any ideas (i'm on hold to symantec at the moment)... I've disabled IMC for the time being as it doesn't seem to propigate over Outlook 2000 only outlook express. Mathew List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
Backup
I've got win2k/exch2k(soon) happening on a box. I'm tryhing to get a scheduled backup happening of the machine, but w2k is a bit (too) clever and reads my backup media before i try and write to it. Because we have a rotating 10 day tape base, it sees it as having data. Problem is when i put in a tape to go over the top of I have problems because it's not 'New Media'. This presents a problem because a 'New media' tape is not inserted and thus doesn't back up... how can i specify old media to go over stuff that is already there? Matthew List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: Backup
ah and i gather managed media is the new helpful feature that M$ put in? thanks M -Original Message- From: Clark, Steve [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, 17 September 2001 11:33 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Backup Had the same problem - look at the help file on backups and determine if you are using managed media or other. Finally had to do a series of extra commands to get it to work. Steve Clark Clark Systems Support, LLC AVIEN Charter Member www.clarksupport.com 301-610-9584 voice 240-465-0323 Efax -Original Message- From: Matthew Western [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2001 10:01 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Backup I've got win2k/exch2k(soon) happening on a box. I'm tryhing to get a scheduled backup happening of the machine, but w2k is a bit (too) clever and reads my backup media before i try and write to it. Because we have a rotating 10 day tape base, it sees it as having data. Problem is when i put in a tape to go over the top of I have problems because it's not 'New Media'. This presents a problem because a 'New media' tape is not inserted and thus doesn't back up... how can i specify old media to go over stuff that is already there? Matthew List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
Online Anti_Spam Testing Tools
Title: Message Hi Ppl, I'm looking around for all the old online spam testing sites and i can't find any of them... anybody point me to some ?? Thanks Matthew List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: cleanup of Pub folder permission's??
you know what annoys me is that the default for public folders is not invisible. any Tom Dick and Harry can make public folders which is good but they should be invisible by default so there is not 17 zillion in accessable public folders. especially when they get mirrored on other sites but not actually replicated. crappy design. -Original Message- From: Patrick Smallwood [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, 31 August 2001 7:58 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: cleanup of Pub folder permission's?? Hello All, I did a little research, but didn't find anything...I remember reading that there is a process that removes permission's to pub folders periodically based on account status (ie deleted, removed). Was I dreaming?? (hopefully not about exchange). What I have are a bunch of left over admin names listed in the permission's for pub folders. Not a big deal, just annoying... Exch 5.5 SP3/NT4 SP6 Thanks!! Pat List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: MS new licensing plan Oct 1st?
Title: RE: MS new licensing plan Oct 1st? hhahahahah maybe $he c@n't under$tand micro$$$ofts legal [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Thursday, 23 August 2001 6:21 AMTo: MS-Exchange Admin IssuesSubject: RE: MS new licensing plan Oct 1st? Objection! Assumes facts not in evidence! -MichèleImmigration site: http://LadySun1969.tripod.com Our new 2001 Miata: http://members.cardomain.com/bpituley Tiggercam: http://www.tiggercam.co.uk - "Catch your dreams before they slip away." -The Rolling Stones, "Ruby Tuesday" - -Original Message-From: Bob Peitzke [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2001 4:46 PMTo: MS-Exchange Admin IssuesSubject: RE: MS new licensing plan Oct 1st? What? You love MS? Are you happy about their new software extortion plan? Bob starting to think about alternatives. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:48 PMTo: MS-Exchange Admin IssuesSubject: RE: MS new licensing plan Oct 1st? please don't say "Micro$oft" -MichèleImmigration site: http://LadySun1969.tripod.com Our new 2001 Miata: http://members.cardomain.com/bpituley Tiggercam: http://www.tiggercam.co.uk - "Our bombs are smarter than the average high school student. At least they can find Kuwait." ~ A. Whitney Brown - -Original Message-From: Bob Peitzke [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2001 3:48 PMTo: MS-Exchange Admin IssuesSubject: RE: MS new licensing plan Oct 1st? Ray, That's what I'm getting at - are most shops buying into Micro$oft's upgrade protection program? - Bob -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 1:33 PMTo: MS-Exchange Admin IssuesSubject: RE: MS new licensing plan Oct 1st? Well, in one of our more clever moves, we partially bought into the upgrade plan for SQL. -Original Message- From: Bob Peitzke [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 1:36 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: MS new licensing plan Oct 1st? Folks, Thanks for the responses, but what I really want to know is not when the new plan goes into effect (though that was helpful), but what your shop's response is/will be. Are you planning to buy the Upgrade Advantage for your BackOffice products? Bob Peitzke -Original Message- From: Simon Curtiss [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, August 20, 2001 8:23 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: MS new licensing plan Oct 1st? There is an exception to the rule (well maybe not an exception, but I can't think of the right word) and that is that the Backoffice CAL will no longer be available after October 1st and you will need to get CAL 'Core' packs which I believe will be more expensive. Backoffice CAL's were the cheapest way to get EX, SQL NT Cals together. Simon -Original Message- From: Sean Martin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, 21 August 2001 12:26 p.m. To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: MS new licensing plan Oct 1st?Of course I do http://www.computerworld.com/cwi/story/0,1199,NAV47_STO61803,00.html Regards, Sean Martin, MCSE Network Administrator Ribelin Lowell Company Insurance Brokers, Inc. 3111 C Street, Suite 300 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 Ph: (907) 561-1250 Fax: (907) 561-4315 Cell: (907) 229-0885 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Lefkovics, William [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, August 20, 2001 4:15 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: MS new licensing plan Oct 1st?Does someone have an URL confirming same? William -Original Message- From: Mark L. Kelsay [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, August 20, 2001 5:16 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: MS new licensing plan Oct 1st?That is what I heard from Microsoft. End of Feb. -Original Message- From: Sean Martin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, August 20, 2001 7:13 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: MS new licensing plan Oct 1st?I was told by a CDW rep that it was pushed back to
nEW sERVER
Title: RE: MS new licensing plan Oct 1st? Hi People, I've got a new machine for a very small exchange server. I basically want to make sure the databases are consistant, stop the services on the old machine and move the files to the new machine and restart the machine and away we go. how do i make sure the database is consistant state? If i set the services to disabled (all the exhange server ones) and then restart the machine it should make all the databases in a consistant state? it's only a very small database (less then 500mb) and i don't want to stuff around with either tape drives. I thought about exmerge, but would be nice to not have to recreate the mailboxes by hand.. (only 15 mailboxes). Any thoughts? Matthew List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: nEW sERVER
Title: RE: MS new licensing plan Oct 1st? since it's only a small database i might consider a trial run first. should is the operative word... heheh thanks guys (thanks for that link too). -Original Message-From: Drewski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Thursday, 23 August 2001 11:05 AMTo: MS-Exchange Admin IssuesSubject: RE: nEW sERVER when you shut the services down, it should commit all transactions and leave things consistent. I stress the word "should" strongly. Drew (MOS) KWAR2001 website: www.schoolofdefence.org/kwar.html Read my Column on OUTLOOKEXCHANGE.COM: http://www.outlookexchange.com/articles/drewnicholson/default.asp Pics of Max are BACK! http://www.drewncapris.net "They call this a breakfast buffet? Where's the Jolt Cola and Doritos?" -Original Message-From: Matthew Western [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2001 7:19 PMTo: MS-Exchange Admin IssuesSubject: nEW sERVER Hi People, I've got a new machine for a very small exchange server. I basically want to make sure the databases are consistant, stop the services on the old machine and move the files to the new machine and restart the machine and away we go. how do i make sure the database is consistant state? If i set the services to disabled (all the exhange server ones) and then restart the machine it should make all the databases in a consistant state? it's only a very small database (less then 500mb) and i don't want to stuff around with either tape drives. I thought about exmerge, but would be nice to not have to recreate the mailboxes by hand.. (only 15 mailboxes). Any thoughts? MatthewList Charter and FAQ at:http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htmList Charter and FAQ at:http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: MS new licensing plan Oct 1st?
We're not going any further than Office 2000 and Windows 2000. there is no need to windows 2000 is the most stable on yet. how many more useless features do we need with office XP the answer is none we're not upgradeding... we're also going Linux for servers gradually. Microsft has overstepped the mark. -Original Message- From: Simon Curtiss [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2001 7:18 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: MS new licensing plan Oct 1st? I'm sure that MS can redefine 'Gold' to mean whatever they want it to mean. :-) -Original Message- From: Lefkovics, William [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2001 9:01 a.m. To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: MS new licensing plan Oct 1st? The code won't be gold til sp2 methinks. William -Original Message- From: Don Ely [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 1:59 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: MS new licensing plan Oct 1st? Hmmm... My copy is the full release version... What part of the world are you from? Is MS discriminating against you or something? Office XP has been around for quite a few months now... Oh wait!! I'll bet you're talking about Windows XP aren't you. ;o) Incidentally, the gold code will be released soon. http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/zd/20010821/tc/xp_gold_code_relea se_just_da ys_away_1.html D -Original Message- From: Paul M. Puccinelli [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 1:55 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: MS new licensing plan Oct 1st? Correct - I'm not going to base a decision on beta software. -Original Message- From: Andrew Petukov [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 1:45 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: MS new licensing plan Oct 1st? until Office XP is actually available? List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm # Notice of Confidential information The information contained in this electronic mail is CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION and may be LEGALLY PRIVILEGED, intended only for the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this document is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic message in error, please immediately notify us by return or telephone call collect to 07 577 6049) and destroy the original message. Thank you. This e-mail message has been scanned and cleared by MailMarshal www.marshalsoftware.com # List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: Offline address book download error 0x80004005
I tend to agree with the virus scanner causing problems. got a virus scanner running in VAPI mode? this will cause problems if you have background scanning set to off... i can't speak for all of them but NAV has this problem... turn background scanning on, and the timout value on the same page to double what it is (sorry can't remember the name)... can you sync folders with attachments? could be wrong tho -Original Message- From: Gregory, Pete (Elwood) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2001 8:15 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Offline address book download error 0x80004005 Offline addrss book generates fine. This was the first step I attempted. I have even went in and turned on every diagnostic level to maximum and can find no errors. AAAGHHH!! -Original Message- From: Don Ely [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 6:18 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Offline address book download error 0x80004005 Replication between the sites would be your problem most likely. Seen it numerous times before... Have you seen any errors in the event log about Generating the Offline Address Book? D -Original Message- From: Gregory, Pete (Elwood) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 3:10 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Offline address book download error 0x80004005 We are currently running Exchange 5.5 with a mix of SP4 and SP3. Yes some users work fine, others dont. This appears to be site specific. We have 17 sites and about half of them are working. I was leaning torwards a permissions issue as we have had some problems with not all users showing up in the address book although all entries show in teh GAL through the Exg Admin program. This we had to resolve by granting the \Everyone group Search rights at the organization and the Site level. Pete -Original Message- From: Lefkovics, William [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 5:57 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Offline address book download error 0x80004005 That's almost always a permission or other access thing. 1) what Exchange version? sp? 2) users? some work ok? William Lefkovics, WLKMMAS, MCSE, A+ -Original Message- From: Pete Gregory [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 2:56 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Offline address book download error 0x80004005 We have users that when they try to download the Offline Address book they receive an error in the synchronization log of xx:xx:xx Microsoft Exchange offline address book xx:xx:xx 0x80004005 The xx is the time the download was attempted. Any suggestions? Thanks Pete Gregory, MCSE, IBMPSE SBS List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: Exchange Banner editing - Interesting Article on the sercurit y list - here's a summary for those who missed it
ah, i thought you'd reply :) i just thougt it was an interesting read someone might find it useful... you change yours OK? anyway, , cheers -Original Message- From: Lefkovics, William [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2001 8:25 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Exchange Banner editing - Interesting Article on the sercurit y list - here's a summary for those who missed it All true. I'd want to play with it just cause I can. We know more about the script kiddies than they know about us. Oooo... Netcraft... It's the hackers I'd worry about, and they could care less what your port 25 telnet banner says. William Lefkovics, MCSE, A+ -Original Message- From: Matthew Western [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 3:55 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Exchange Banner editing - Interesting Article on the sercurity list - here's a summary for those who missed it Q: How do you change the Exchange banner that appears when you telnet to the exchange box on port 25?? I have heard that you must hex edit a .dll but do not know which .dll to edit?? Anyone know?? A: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q281/2/24.asp in e2k 5.5 I can speak only for version 5.5: For port 25, the strings that need to be edited (with something like WinHex) are found in /exchsrvr/connect/msexcimc/bin/msexcimc.exe. For port 110, the strings are in /exchsrvr/bin/store.exe. As pointed out, you will have to redo the strings after you apply a service pack. Also, be careful editing store.exe. I strongly recommend knowledge of C programming for changing the strings since the printf parameters are found in the strings (i.e. %s, %i). If you overwrite the first one, you most likely will align a wrong argument (try printing a long with %s :) in which case the process calls the doctor (Watson that is). interesting post -- I wouldn't say that. Deception and misinformation has always been used in the intelligence community as part of their security posture enhancement. Yes, changing banners doesn't make you secure by fixing problems. Bugs don't go away. But banner grabbing is often done by automated tools, services (i.e. NetCraft), or individuals. Making it harder for them to identify your systems does increase security posture. (I have used this on MS IIS successfully. Netcraft had listed a site as running Koyote web server... hehe). Most of the rest is just noise. Matthew List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: Exchange Banner editing - Interesting Article on the sercurit y list - here's a summary for those who missed it
Join the club. my C++ skills are non-existant... i don't think i'll be mucking around with the production server -Original Message- From: Lefkovics, William [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2001 8:31 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Exchange Banner editing - Interesting Article on the sercurit y list - here's a summary for those who missed it Nah. My event sink skills are limited to VBScript and some VB. I'm feeble in C++ beyond Hello World. William -Original Message- From: Matthew Western [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 4:05 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Exchange Banner editing - Interesting Article on the sercurit y list - here's a summary for those who missed it ah, i thought you'd reply :) i just thougt it was an interesting read someone might find it useful... you change yours OK? anyway, , cheers -Original Message- From: Lefkovics, William [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2001 8:25 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Exchange Banner editing - Interesting Article on the sercurit y list - here's a summary for those who missed it All true. I'd want to play with it just cause I can. We know more about the script kiddies than they know about us. Oooo... Netcraft... It's the hackers I'd worry about, and they could care less what your port 25 telnet banner says. William Lefkovics, MCSE, A+ -Original Message- From: Matthew Western [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 3:55 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Exchange Banner editing - Interesting Article on the sercurity list - here's a summary for those who missed it Q: How do you change the Exchange banner that appears when you telnet to the exchange box on port 25?? I have heard that you must hex edit a .dll but do not know which .dll to edit?? Anyone know?? A: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q281/2/24.asp in e2k 5.5 I can speak only for version 5.5: For port 25, the strings that need to be edited (with something like WinHex) are found in /exchsrvr/connect/msexcimc/bin/msexcimc.exe. For port 110, the strings are in /exchsrvr/bin/store.exe. As pointed out, you will have to redo the strings after you apply a service pack. Also, be careful editing store.exe. I strongly recommend knowledge of C programming for changing the strings since the printf parameters are found in the strings (i.e. %s, %i). If you overwrite the first one, you most likely will align a wrong argument (try printing a long with %s :) in which case the process calls the doctor (Watson that is). interesting post -- I wouldn't say that. Deception and misinformation has always been used in the intelligence community as part of their security posture enhancement. Yes, changing banners doesn't make you secure by fixing problems. Bugs don't go away. But banner grabbing is often done by automated tools, services (i.e. NetCraft), or individuals. Making it harder for them to identify your systems does increase security posture. (I have used this on MS IIS successfully. Netcraft had listed a site as running Koyote web server... hehe). Most of the rest is just noise. Matthew List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: CDW
sorry. I'll bag up. can we have a link to which server you we're talking about? (I like the blue ones on their site) -Original Message-From: Sean Martin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2001 8:45 AMTo: MS-Exchange Admin IssuesSubject: RE: CDW Actually,I was just referring to their quote on hardware, I'd handle the install. Regards, Sean Martin, MCSENetwork AdministratorRibelin Lowell CompanyInsurance Brokers, Inc.3111 C Street, Suite 300Anchorage, Alaska 99503Ph: (907) 561-1250Fax: (907) 561-4315Cell: (907) 229-0885Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-From: Matthew Western [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 3:14 PMTo: MS-Exchange Admin IssuesSubject: RE: CDW mwahahahahha more noise from you CDW? as in they put the exchange server in for you or what? how hard is it to buy a box with nothing on it and install exchange server. me no understanding hehe -Original Message-From: Lefkovics, William [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2001 8:35 AMTo: MS-Exchange Admin IssuesSubject: RE: CDW IRISH SPRING COMMERCIAL And we like it too! /IRISH SPRING COMMERCIAL -Original Message-From: Sean Martin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 4:09 PMTo: MS-Exchange Admin IssuesSubject: OT: CDW Sorry for the OT post, but I'd like hear the general consensus about CDW. Are they fairly priced? Adequate customer service? Prompt shipments? etc. etc. What's everyone's experiences with them? I've never purchased from CDW before but a recent quote on a new exchange server is the best I've seen yet. Regards, Sean Martin, MCSENetwork AdministratorRibelin Lowell CompanyInsurance Brokers, Inc.3111 C Street, Suite 300Anchorage, Alaska 99503Ph: (907) 561-1250Fax: (907) 561-4315Cell: (907) 229-0885Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] List Charter and FAQ at:http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm DO NOT read, copy or disseminate this communication unless you are the intended addressee. This e-mail communication contains confidential and/or privileged information intended only for the addressee. If you have received this communication in error, please call us immediately at (907) 561-1250 and ask to speak to the sender of the communication. Also, please e-mail the sender and notify the sender immediately that you have received the communication in error.List Charter and FAQ at:http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htmList Charter and FAQ at:http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htmList Charter and FAQ at:http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm DO NOT read, copy or disseminate this communication unless you are the intended addressee. This e-mail communication contains confidential and/or privileged information intended only for the addressee. If you have received this communication in error, please call us immediately at (907) 561-1250 and ask to speak to the sender of the communication. Also, please e-mail the sender and notify the sender immediately that you have received the communication in error. List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: CDW
And we prefer IBM so that makes three. I don't like how the old compaqs have their 'bios' on the hard drive. that really irks me... do they still do that? -Original Message-From: Lefkovics, William [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2001 8:57 AMTo: MS-Exchange Admin IssuesSubject: RE: CDW No worries, Sean [1]. I prefer HP [2], though I'd rather not pay the Bill [3] William [1] Hi Sean [2] They have the best CEO: http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/execteam/bios/fiorina.htm [3] Hi Bill -Original Message-From: Sean Martin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 4:28 PMTo: MS-Exchange Admin IssuesSubject: RE: CDW Well, we're setup on an Extranet, so I'd have to give you our log in credentials. I'm sure you're a very trustworthy individual, but I don't want that William character[1] ordering a bunch of stuff to our office ;o) Here are the specs though: Compaq ProLiant ML530 rack-mount server 235287 161158-001 1 $3,455.00 $3,455.00 Compaq 128MB Module 204656 128277-B21 1 $119.00 $119.00 Compaq 256MB Module 204663 128278-B21 1 $245.00 $245.00 Compaq Proliant 9.1GB SCSI hard drive 205644 142671-B22 2 $295.00 $590.00 Compaq 142673-B22 18GB hard drive 205643 142673-B22 2 $392.00 $784.00 Compaq 176496-B22 36.4GB hard drive 236193 176496-B22 3 $649.00 $1,947.00 Compaq ProLiant ML530 Drive Cage 206947 128288-001 1 $625.00 $625.00 Compaq Smart Array 4200 Controller 178727 295636-B21 1 $1,789.00 $1,789.00 Compaq CarePaq 3 Year 4 Hour On Site 9x5 127437 FM-MI4HR-36 1 $1,009.00 $1,009.00 Sub-Total: $10,563.00 Shipping: $520.32 Grand Total: $11,083.32 [1] Hi William! Regards, Sean Martin, MCSENetwork AdministratorRibelin Lowell CompanyInsurance Brokers, Inc.3111 C Street, Suite 300Anchorage, Alaska 99503Ph: (907) 561-1250Fax: (907) 561-4315Cell: (907) 229-0885Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-From: Matthew Western [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 3:22 PMTo: MS-Exchange Admin IssuesSubject: RE: CDW sorry. I'll bag up. can we have a link to which server you we're talking about? (I like the blue ones on their site) -Original Message-From: Sean Martin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2001 8:45 AMTo: MS-Exchange Admin IssuesSubject: RE: CDW Actually,I was just referring to their quote on hardware, I'd handle the install. Regards, Sean Martin, MCSENetwork AdministratorRibelin Lowell CompanyInsurance Brokers, Inc.3111 C Street, Suite 300Anchorage, Alaska 99503Ph: (907) 561-1250Fax: (907) 561-4315Cell: (907) 229-0885Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-From: Matthew Western [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 3:14 PMTo: MS-Exchange Admin IssuesSubject: RE: CDW mwahahahahha more noise from you CDW? as in they put the exchange server in for you or what? how hard is it to buy a box with nothing on it and install exchange server. me no understanding hehe -Original Message-From: Lefkovics, William [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2001 8:35 AMTo: MS-Exchange Admin IssuesSubject: RE: CDW IRISH SPRING COMMERCIAL And we like it too! /IRISH SPRING COMMERCIAL -Original Message-From: Sean Martin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 4:09 PMTo: MS-Exchange Admin IssuesSubject: OT: CDW Sorry for the OT post, but I'd like hear the general consensus about CDW. Are they fairly priced? Adequate customer service? Prompt shipments? etc. etc. What's everyone's experiences with them? I've never purchased from CDW before but a recent quote on a new exchange server is the best I've
RE: .Exchange IS and IMC stop 10x a day
typical microsnot they all do things differently. what we did was indeed deleting the IMC and recreating it... well not quite, but restarting the IMC with all the files renamed fixed the problem... my question is, where can i get this tool that logs into the IMC mailbox and removes the message? how can one hope that it won't happen again? last question. when will someone write program that sends mis formed messages to exchange servers and thus crashes the server??? dorks anybody want to mail me that IMC tool referred here, pls? thanks [EMAIL PROTECTED] M -Original Message- From: Don Ely [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, 17 August 2001 9:27 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: .Exchange IS and IMC stop 10x a day It's not that someone has figured out how to send misformatted messages so much as sometimes messages just get malformed mail headers that in turn wind up crashing the IS. The fix PSS gave you is a strange one though. I can't remember (GAWD, I HATE IT WHEN I CAN'T REMEMBER THINGS) the tools they gave me to fix the problem off hand, but the fix they gave you doesn't sound right. Their utilities they gave me actually allowed me to login to the IMC like a mailbox and remove the offending message, restart the IS and IMC and all was well. Took about 5 minutes to fix the problem. With the fix you got, you might was well have deleted and recreated the IMC... List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
