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Exchange 2013 SP1 deployment checklist

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Exchange 2013 SP1 was released on 2-24-14 and promises to resolve the frustrating Windows XP compatibility issues that affected both Outlook and Public Folders for XP users on Exchange 2013 CU3. I have installed Exchange 2013 SP1 on one major customer so far and have had no issues thus far.  Exchange 2013 SP1 is a major update to Exchange 2013 and requires changes to AD and the AD Schema. It took me approximately 3-4 hours to upgrade two Exchange 2013 Servers from CU3 to SP1.  Plan your maintenance Read more [...]

Upgrade Exchange 2013 to Service Pack 1

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Issue: you would like to upgrade an existing Exchange 2013 server to SP1. Background: The upgrade to SP1 is as significant of an installation process as the first time you installed Exchange 2013.  Exchange 2013 is essentially installed again during the process. Caveats: If this is a new deployment of Exchange 2013, then first install the Exchange 2013 prerequisites. Required AD Schema Upgrade: Exchange 2013 SP1 requires an AD schema upgrade, follow this link to prepare AD and prepare the Read more [...]

Prepare AD Domain and Schema for Exchange 2013 CU21

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Issue: You need to prepare the Active Directory Domain and Schema for the installation of Exchange 2013 CU21. Background: Exchange 2013 CU7(potentially CU10 w/organization object) was the last version of Exch 2013 to contain a schema upgrade. Action Plan: Review the scenarios below to determine whether a schema upgrade is required in addition to domain upgrade, then follow the appropriate steps outlined below. The following scenarios require an AD Schema upgrade (/PrepareSchema) and AD Read more [...]

how to move an Exchange 2013 Database

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Issue:  You need to move an Exchange 2013 mailbox database to a different path. Background: Exchange 2013 databases can only be moved using the Exchange Management Shell (EMS). Solution: Move the database using the Move-DatabasePath EMS command: 1) Review the names of your databases and copy the name of the database you'd like to move.  You can view your databases by typing get-mailboxdatabase in Exchange Management Shell or under Servers > Databases in Exchange Admin Center 2) Open Exchange Read more [...]

Exchange 2013 SSL certificate request step by step

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Exchange 2013 includes a self signed SSL Certificate to facilitate SSL encryption. However, this self-signed cert is not recognized by web browsers and mobile devices and will cause security warnings and connection failures.  The solution is to utilize an SSL certificate from a recognized third-party certificate provider (like GoDaddy, NameCheap, Etc).  If you haven't purchased a new cert yet, here is my quick guide to dependable and cheap ssl certificates. How to create a new certificate request Read more [...]