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Adding Project Server 2003 to your SBS 2k3

http://www.sbslinks.com/Project_Server.htm http://www.sbslinks.com/pdf/ProjectServer.pdf Huge thanks to SBSer Chris Jones for this document Read More
posted Wednesday, March 31, 2004 7:54 PM by bradley | 6 Comments
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SBS documents of interest [hit the download site today]

Best Practices for using Windows Small Business Server 2003 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=d9f63c79-6488-4058-bd90-94d46c82cd68 Release Notes for Windows Small Business Server 2003 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=022677cc-f5ac-4bfb-9ad0-454e89cb98bb Read More
posted Wednesday, March 31, 2004 12:23 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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SBS2k3 as a security solution recorded webcast

*http://www.msusapartnerreadiness.com/recordedeventregister.asp?eid=172** *We will spend one hour demonstrating and talking about SBS’s securityconfigurations with one of the leads on our SBS Technical Support team.Our primary objective in the session Read More
posted Sunday, March 28, 2004 8:00 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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Securing your SBS 2k3 recorded web cast

*http://www.msusapartnerreadiness.com/recordedeventregister.asp?eid=173*Okay so you’ve locked down your customers Small Business Server. Now howdo you keep it secure? We'll spend an hour with one of the leads on ourSBS Technical Support team discussing Read More
posted Sunday, March 28, 2004 7:59 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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Want a SBS 2k3 book almost immediately?

Harry Brelsford's SBS 2k3 book is available - AND if you order from his site you can get the pdf within 24 hours http://www.nethealthmon.com   Read More
posted Sunday, March 28, 2004 7:53 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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SBS2k3 administrator's companion book is OUT!

Amazon.com: Books: Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003: Administrator's Companion: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0735620202/qid=1080542615/sr=8-1/ref=pd_ka_1/102-1361417-8716967?v=glance&s=books&n=507846 Read More
posted Sunday, March 28, 2004 7:45 PM by bradley | 1 Comments
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Adding RSS feeds into your sharepoint site

http://weblogs.asp.net/exchange/archive/2004/03/24/95530.aspx Take a look at the Exchange team blog for instructions on adding RSS feeds into your Sharepoint! Read More
posted Sunday, March 28, 2004 7:14 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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Are you getting an error referring to #50070: Unable to connect to the database STS_Config?

From a post in the newsgroups.... “Based on my research, this problem could be caused because the SharePoint Timer Service failed to contact the SharePoint database while the SBS is rebooting. In SBS 2003, the SharePoint Timer Services is used to send Read More
posted Saturday, March 27, 2004 3:20 PM by bradley | 8 Comments
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An action item for all SBSers - change a Reg key entry

Heads up for all SBSers... this KB is something you need to look at and take action.  It talks about a registry key change that needs to be made on all SBS2k3 boxes.  The reg key was entered wrong and you have to delete it out and correct it.  I'll post Read More
posted Saturday, March 27, 2004 8:10 AM by bradley | 1 Comments
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A whole bunch of KB articles of interest this month.....

SBS 2003-------------------------------------827606 You receive an "Error 403 - Forbidden" error message when you click ahttp://support.microsoft.com/?id=827606827610 Shutdown and restart operations are very slow in Windows Small Businesshttp://support.microsoft.com/?id=827610828053 Read More
posted Saturday, March 27, 2004 8:07 AM by bradley | 0 Comments
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SBS 2k3 Knowledge base articles

828053 - ISA Server prevents connection to a remote desktop when you connect through Remote Web Workplace on a Windows Small Business Server 2003-based computer: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=828053 838304 - How to publish http://Companyweb to the Read More
posted Thursday, March 25, 2004 5:39 AM by bradley | 0 Comments
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Don't be too cheap - call PSS when you get stuck.

Ray, the SBS guru posted this to the newsgroup... but I'd highly recommend that you pay attention to his note at the bottom about calling PSS.  Don't ever be TOO cheap.  Yes, calling PSS is a US$245 call, but it is worth every penny.  The support folks Read More
posted Wednesday, March 24, 2004 8:24 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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XP sp2 - download and test it out!

To aid IT professionals in planning and testing for the deployment of Windows XP SP2, Microsoft is making available this preview, based on Release Candidate 1 (RC1) of the SP2. Additionally, we have established 11 newsgroups for sharing information. Read More
posted Sunday, March 21, 2004 8:48 PM by bradley | 2 Comments
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Exchange utilities

 Aaron out in the public newsgroups posted this nice recap of Exchange utilities:  Thanks Aaron!!SCANPST.EXE: This utility is used to SCAN Personal Message Stores (.PST) and Offline Message Stores (.OST). It checks message headers and file structure Read More
posted Sunday, March 21, 2004 1:50 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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Event 8331 - Titanium error - we have a hotfix! [Thanks Damian!]

 A new hotfix is available that may affect a number of SBS 2003installations.The symptoms described below on an SBS 2003 Server running on a system with2 or more logical processors (this will include CPU's with hyperthreadingsupport) are covered by this Read More
posted Friday, March 19, 2004 6:15 AM by bradley | 9 Comments
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If you are having issues with saving files on your SBS2003 check this:

If you can't save any files into your folders check two items: First, ensure your permissions are set right:  http://www.sbslinks.com/permissions.htm Next ensure that disk quotas aren't causing issues - review this KB for information on Disk quotas Read More
posted Thursday, March 18, 2004 7:42 PM by bradley | 1 Comments
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Are faxes not opening right on your SBS 2003?

If your faxes are not opening right, it's probably because Quicktime was loaded up. Try uninstalling Quicktime or the following steps: 1. Save a .TIF file on the Desktop. 2. Right click on the .TIF file, move to Open With, and then select Choose Program. Read More
posted Thursday, March 18, 2004 2:33 PM by bradley | 2 Comments
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Port Reporter tool - for tracking tcp/ip port usage data

Download Port Reporter a logging service for Windows that logs TCP/IP port usage data. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=69ba779b-bae9-4243-b9d6-63e62b4bcd2e You'll find the logfiles in %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\logfiles\PortReporter\ Read More
posted Monday, March 15, 2004 5:50 PM by bradley | 2 Comments
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ExchDump tool - gathers Exchange configuration info

ExchDump is a command line utility that gathers Exchange configuration information from various sources used in troubleshooting support issues. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=d88b807d-964e-4bf8-9344-754892e9f637 Read More
posted Monday, March 15, 2004 5:48 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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Wanting more training on Sharepoint?

Download details: SharePoint™ Developers' Conference 2003: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=d5bd33cb-4a0c-45c6-9bd3-091470db7943&displaylang=en Read More
posted Friday, March 12, 2004 8:26 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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Dear Mr. Bill Landefeld:

Based on my googling, you are the person in charge of Software Assurance at Microsoft.  I've been seeing the newsstories today that people are upset about paying for SA on SQL server and then due to slip dates of Yukon and Whidbey, their Software Assurance Read More
posted Friday, March 12, 2004 4:13 PM by bradley | 1 Comments
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If you've tried EVERYTHING and still can't get Company web installed through Windows Update.....

Try this:1. Check the file versions of C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\Ole DB\oledb32.dll and oledb32r.dll. The oledb32.dll file and oledb32r.dll file should be 2.80.1022.0 in a default install of SBS 2003. If one file is this version and Read More
posted Friday, March 12, 2004 12:30 PM by bradley | 2 Comments
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Checklist for setting up User Groups

 Daniel Curry sent me this on setting up Usergroupsa. Meetings: [ ] Current meeting info? Is it prominent? [ ] Day of the week? Beginning time? Ending time? [ ] Double-checked day/date matches against a calendar? (E.g., is the "Friday, March 28" you Read More
posted Thursday, March 11, 2004 6:16 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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A Security guide for Small Businesses

e-Security Guide for Small Business:http://www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness/desktopsecurity/pdf.mspx One nice thing about this PDF document on Security with the small firm in mind, is that it's “Branded“ with the same “male boss, female with the messed Read More
posted Thursday, March 11, 2004 6:09 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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Troubleshooting Stop errors on your 2k3 system:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=859637b4-85f1-4215-b7d0-25f32057921cA basic understanding of Stop errors and their underlying causes improves your ability to locate and understand technical information or perform diagnostic procedures Read More
posted Wednesday, March 10, 2004 8:25 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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Needing to copy profiles?

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=ed182a96-f3a6-4fdd-862b-1ae03dc130c1The CopyProfile tool enables an administrator to copy the user profile of one user to another user from the command line. Read More
posted Wednesday, March 10, 2004 8:24 PM by bradley | 1 Comments
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If you purchased your SBS2k3 prior to February....

You need to make sure you have a replacement cdrom 3 [the Sharepoint cdrom] You can order the cdrom from this site: Windows Small Business Server 2003 CD3: https://microsoft.order-4.com/sbsrtmcd/ When it comes, don't worry that it says “Premium” Read More
posted Wednesday, March 10, 2004 4:59 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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Sharepoint slow to load when first opening it up? Tweak it!

You can speed up the launching of the Companyweb site by changing the IIS Application Pool.Go to IIS ManagerOpen the Application PoolsRight click on the DefaultAppPool and go to propertiesGo to the Performance TabUncheck the top box - shutdown worker Read More
posted Wednesday, March 10, 2004 4:54 PM by bradley | 1 Comments
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Error 800423f4 in your backup log file?

828481 - Error 800423f4 appears in the backup log file when you back up a volume by using the Volume Shadow Copy service in Windows Server 2003: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q828481 Read More
posted Wednesday, March 10, 2004 5:21 AM by bradley | 4 Comments
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Security bulletins today - Moderate or Important [ONE critical ones today]

MS Monthly Updates Released---------------------------------------------Microsoft has released three updates on its regular "second Tuesday of the month" schedule:Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-008 describes a possible DoS condition within Windows Media Read More
posted Tuesday, March 09, 2004 4:08 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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Need to reset the tcp/ip stack because Spyware has corrupted the IE registry?

Has your tcp/ip gotten totally screwed up due to spyware?  Gavin reports that this fixed Winsock issues that was left over when uninstalling winroute but it can be used when uninstalling any spyware/adaware programs that corrupts the registry: http://www.softpedia.com/public/cat/13/9/13-9-161.shtml Read More
posted Sunday, March 07, 2004 11:22 AM by bradley | 1 Comments
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An Alert regarding viruses..... Exchange server best practices

With the recent activity in mass mailer e-mail worms, we wanted to advise you of some Exchange security best practices that you can use to improve your security and availability.Specifically, we wanted to let you know of some best practices around: - Read More
posted Sunday, March 07, 2004 9:35 AM by bradley | 0 Comments
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Tool to mount Exchange stores by changing the names and tool to reconnect mailboxes

324606 - XADM: How to Use Legacydn.exe to Correct Exchange Organization or Administrative Group Names: http://support.microsoft.com/?id=324606 271886 - XADM: How to Use the Mbconn Utility to Generate Active Directory Accounts for Information Store Mailboxes: Read More
posted Friday, March 05, 2004 9:01 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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Looking for the Exmerge tool for Exchange 2003?

Exmerge 2003 for Exchange 2003http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=429163EC-DCDF-47DC-96DA-1C12D67327D5&displaylang=en Read More
posted Friday, March 05, 2004 8:56 PM by bradley | 2 Comments
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Now how do we keep our SBS boxes secure?

Web Seminar: Monitoring and Maintaining a Secure SBS SolutionOkay so you've locked down your customers Small Business Server.Now, how do you keep it secure? We'll spend an hour with one of the SBS Product Managers discussing how to keep an SBS network Read More
posted Friday, March 05, 2004 8:28 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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Can SBS be a Security solution?

WEB SEMINAR Configuring SBS 2003 as a Security SolutionDate and Time: 3/24/200410:00AM Pacific Time (US & Canada) Description: We will spend one hour demonstrating and talking about SBS's security configurations with one of the team's Product Managers.Our Read More
posted Friday, March 05, 2004 8:25 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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CRM and SBS2k3 bundle promotion

Microsoft CRM and Windows Small Business Server 2003 Promotion: http://members.microsoft.com/partner/solutions/business/crm/sbspromo.aspx Customers who buy or upgrade to Windows® Small Business Server 2003 Premium Edition are eligible for the following Read More
posted Friday, March 05, 2004 9:53 AM by bradley | 0 Comments
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New SBS user group - Northern NJ - Orange County, NY Area

 An SBS User Group is forming in the Northern NJ - Orange County, NY Area.(we also welcome anyone else with-in driving distance). If you are interested e-mail SBSgroup@hibbeln.net.Be kind and include your name, mailing address, phone and e-mail, and webURL Read More
posted Friday, March 05, 2004 9:44 AM by bradley | 0 Comments
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I just changed the title of the blog.....

And if that screws up your Newsgator sorry about that... but David Coursey called me “SBS Diva” in his review of SBS 2003.  It sounds so pompous doesn't it?  I'll see if I leave it up there.... http://reviews-zdnet.com.com/AnchorDesk/4520-7297_16-5120748.html Read More
posted Friday, March 05, 2004 9:43 AM by bradley | 0 Comments
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We're all in the same Security zone!

 I recently sent this letter off to several folks at Microsoft.... we will see what happens....Recently Microsoft changed it's support policy for the Windows 98 and Windows ME operating systems, extending support for these platforms until the year 2006. Read More
posted Thursday, March 04, 2004 3:11 PM by bradley | 1 Comments
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SBS KB articles for February

830575 - Backup fails on a computer that is running Small Business Server 2003: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=830575 836412 - Internet Explorer opens and displays .log files without prompting you if you are running Windows Small Business Server Read More
posted Thursday, March 04, 2004 3:05 PM by bradley | 0 Comments
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