Exchange server 2013 upgrade

Hi Guys,
My current version is "Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 RTM" and I would like to upgrade it to CU1. But I could
see that this is a major upgrade and it would cause some AD permission changes and schema update. I also have an RD server and also a SharePoint server connected to the same AD. So, I'm a bit hesitant to do the upgrade an I fear that the permission changes
would cause access problems to the users in RD server and SharePoint server.
Could someone shed some light on this? Also, would there be any issues with this CU1 update? Could someone share the steps to perform this upgrade? The Mailserver and ClientAccess roles are configured on the same machine.

Hi Nash Burns,
According to the Exchange Team Blog (http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2013/04/02/released-exchange-server-2013-rtm-cumulative-update-1.aspx),
CU1 grants Exchange Servers to make changes on msExchActiveSyncDevices class on
inetOrgPerson objects.
Another change in CU1 is about Monitoring Mailboxes.
Before CU1, Monitoring Mailbox are created in default "<domain root>/Users" container. With CU1, Monitoring Mailboxes will be created in the "Exchange System Objects/Monitoring Mailboxes" container.
In my organization, CU1 update didn't change any permissions on my RDS servers.
One question : why don't you apply directely SP1?

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What is the order for upgrading exchange server 2013 SP1 servers to CU7?

Hi All
I am planning to upgrade my exchange server 2013 SP1CU4 to CU7 . As per my understanding , we always proceed with the CAS servers and then the Mailbox Servers during up-gradation.
But I am confused now , since I have seen articles stating , that the Mailbox servers has to be upgraded first and then the CAS servers in exchange 2013.
What will be the correct order . My environment consists of 2 Mailbox servers in DAG and 2 CAS servers (Exchange server 2013 SP1)
Thanks in Advance .
Joyso Senior Messaging Admin

Hi Joyso,
The Microsoft recommendation regarding the order in which the Exchange 2013 server roles should be installed or Upgraded is Mailbox and then CAS.
It makes sense as the CAS Role is a stateless server and all major components are held by the Mailbox Role.
Until a 2013 mailbox server comes online, the CAS server is pretty much useless. Hence, the recommended installation order in 2013 is the reverse of 2010 – Mailbox role first & then CAS
Note: If your DAG have more nodes, you need first upgrade all non-PAM nodes and then upgrade PAM node.
Some References:
The recommendation from the Product Group is to install Exchange 2013 Preview Mailbox Role first, and then the
CAS role.
If you're separating your server roles, we recommend installing the Mailbox server role first.
Upgrade your Exchange 2013 server roles in the required order. First, upgrade Mailbox servers
and then upgrade Client Access servers. -Upgrade DAG Mailbox servers
Exchange 2013 Server Roles Installation Order – Mailbox First:
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Exchange Server 2013 POP3 Service on CAS cannot after Upgrade to SP1

Exchange Server 2013 POP3 Service on CAS cannot after Upgrade to SP1
When I manual start MSExchangepop3 Service on CAS It show "The Microsoft Exchange POP3 Service on Local Computer started and then stopped. Some services stop automatically if they are not in use by other services or programs."
In event log show POP3 EventID 1018 , 1019 , 1036
It said like this blinding already use (0.0.0.0)
The point is "IF I SET BINDING FOR 995 , MSEXCHANGE POP3 Service will automatic stop"
Does anyone face this issue please?
Thank you

You could check what (if anything) else is running on that port.
From a command prompt, type netstat -ano | find 995
This will give you the Process Identifier (PID) for the process that is running on port 995. Then you can open Task Manager, add PID as an additional column, and find out what that process is.
Hope that helps.

Exchange Server 2013 CU7 Upgrade Failed

I am trying to upgrade Exchange Server 2013 SP1 to CU7 but after complete 46% of Mailbox Role Transport Service the Upgrade Failed and automatically rebooted the server. After restart its showing memory dump. How can we solved it.

Hi livesayed,
According to your description, we cannot get the key of this question.
Would you please help to collect related event log or setup log? It’s more helpful for further troubleshooting.
Besides, I find an similar thread about Exchange 2013 CU2 upgrade to CU3 Failed at Front End Transport Service, for your reference:
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/office/en-US/32e06b5b-76bb-45d0-bf99-0b83c3182199/exchange-2013-cu2-upgrade-to-cu3-failed-at-front-end-transport-service?forum=exchangesvrdeploy
Best Regards,
Allen Wang

Upgrade Exchange Server 2013 SP1

Hello,
I have two Exchange 2013 SP1 servers with DAG configured. I want to upgrade them with CU8. Kindly advise how to do or is there any step by step document available for upgrading the DAG member server.
Thanks in advance.

yes you need to upgrade one at a time and putting them in maintenance mode
this article has step by step info
http://vanhybrid.com/2013/11/28/script-putting-exchange-server-2013-into-maintenance-mode/
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Upgrade Exchange server 2013 to CU7 error

Dear Microsoft Team
I have Exchange server 2013 SP1 and upgrade it to CU5 it is working normal
But wen I try to Upgrade it to CU7 I got this error massage
Error:
The following error was generated when "$error.Clear();
          $maxWait = New-TimeSpan -Minutes 8
          $timeout = Get-Date;
          $timeout = $timeout.Add($maxWait);
          $currTime = Get-Date;
          $successfullySetConfigDC = $false;
          while($currTime -le $timeout)
            $setSharedCDCErrors = @();
            try
              Set-SharedConfigDC -DomainController $RoleDomainController -ErrorVariable setSharedCDCErrors -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue;
              $successfullySetConfigDC = ($setSharedCDCErrors.Count -eq 0);
              if($successfullySetConfigDC)
                break;
              Write-ExchangeSetupLog -Info ("An error ocurred while setting shared config DC. Error: " + $setSharedCDCErrors[0]);
            catch
              Write-ExchangeSetupLog -Info ("An exception ocurred while setting shared config DC. Exception: " + $_.Exception.Message);
            Write-ExchangeSetupLog -Info ("Waiting 30 seconds before attempting again.");
            Start-Sleep -Seconds 30;
            $currTime = Get-Date;
          if( -not $successfullySetConfigDC)
            Write-ExchangeSetupLog -Error "Unable to set shared config DC.";
        " was run: "System.Exception: Unable to set shared config DC.
   at Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.ThrowError(Exception exception, ErrorCategory errorCategory, Object target, String helpUrl)
   at Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.WriteError(Exception exception, ErrorCategory category, Object target)
   at Microsoft.Exchange.Management.Deployment.WriteExchangeSetupLog.InternalProcessRecord()
   at Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.<ProcessRecord>b__b()
   at Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.InvokeRetryableFunc(String funcName, Action func, Boolean terminatePipelineIfFailed)".
Best Regards
Rawa Zangana

Hi Rawa Zangana,
According to the error message, it seems that the Global Catalog not reachable from DC.
Please perform following steps.
1. Port 3268 listened on DC.
2. Enable Global Catalog role on all DCs.
3. Restart Exchange Server 2013 CU5.
4. Check whether Event 2080 found on all DCs, Event 2080 means that AD connectivity works fine.
5. Repeat CU7 installation.
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How to upgrade Exchange Server 2013 CU5 on my site?

My site have four Exchange servers . The four Exchange Servers are installed mailbox and cas roles. The
Dag achieved by the four servers. Please help me to upgrade exchange server 2013 cu5 on the four servers. how to do? Thanks.
北京老马

Hi Martin
Find the below information.
Upgrade Sequence for each Role:
==========================
You should upgrade your Exchange 2013 server roles in the following order:
Client Access
Mailbox
Edge
For DAG members
Upgrade only passive servers in the first phase.
Before you apply the service pack to a DAG member, move all active mailbox database copies off the server to be upgraded and configure the server to be blocked from activation.
Place server in DAG maintenance mode before applying the service pack to any DAG member,
Stop any scheduled tasks or other processes running on the DAG member or within that DAG that could adversely affect the DAG member being upgraded or the upgrade process
Good Luck !!
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Exchange Server 2013 Service Pack Upgrade - Outlook connectivity issue

Hi,
After upgrading to Exchange Server 2013 service pack 1, we are unable to connect via Outlook 2010 or Outlook 2013. Outlook Web Access is working fine though. We have followed all the instructions, and have applied Outlook upgrades, but the issue remain the
same. Outlook was working fine before the upgrade.
Have we missed out something. I would highly appreciate if someone can help out? I'm not sure if this is the known issue as I can't seem to find anything on the internet.
Already applied the transport fix.
Thanks in advance!

Hi,
According to your description, your Outlook 2010 and Outlook 2013 come across the connectivity issue.
To narrow down the issue, I’d like to recommend the following troubleshooting:
1. Check if the issue happens on all Outlook users
2. Check the Outlook Anywhere connectivity by using ExRCA:
https://testconnectivity.microsoft.com/
Additionally, MAPI over HTTP is only supported when you use Outlook 2013 sp1 and Exchange 2013 sp1 at the same time. Since the issue also happens on Outlook 2010 client, we can firstly try the above troubleshooting.
If you have any question , please feel free to let me know.
Thanks,
Angela Shi
TechNet Community Support

Error when try to install exchange Server 2013 in windows server 2008 R2 Sp1

Hi
I'm getting these errors while trying to install Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 on my Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 the user i'm using is the Administrator and it is already a member of "Enterprise
Admins" and "Schema Admins"
in my organization there is 6 Exchange server 2013 in 3 site windows server 2012 in this case
I have to install exchange 2013 in windows Server 2008 r2 sp1
the functional level 2008 R2 I getting these errors please help.
Errors:
This computer doesn't belong to a valid Active Directory site. Check the site and subnet definitions.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.InvalidADSite.aspx
Error:
A reboot from a previous installation is pending. Please restart the system and then rerun Setup.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.RebootPending.aspx
Error:
There is a pending reboot from a previous installation of a Windows Server role or feature. Please restart the computer and then run Setup again.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.PendingRebootWindowsComponents.aspx
Error:
You must be a member of the 'Organization Management' role group or a member of the 'Enterprise Admins' group to continue.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.GlobalServerInstall.aspx
Error:
You must use an account that's a member of the Organization Management role group to install or upgrade the first Mailbox server role in the topology.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.DelegatedBridgeheadFirstInstall.aspx
Error:
You must use an account that's a member of the Organization Management role group to install the first Client Access server role in the topology.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.DelegatedCafeFirstInstall.aspx
Error:
You must use an account that's a member of the Organization Management role group to install the first Client Access server role in the topology.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.DelegatedFrontendTransportFirstInstall.aspx
Error:
You must use an account that's a member of the Organization Management role group to install or upgrade the first Mailbox server role in the topology.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.DelegatedMailboxFirstInstall.aspx
Error:
You must use an account that's a member of the Organization Management role group to install or upgrade the first Client Access server role in the topology.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.DelegatedClientAccessFirstInstall.aspx
Error:
You must use an account that's a member of the Organization Management role group to install the first Mailbox server role in the topology.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.DelegatedUnifiedMessagingFirstInstall.aspx
Error:
Setup encountered a problem while validating the state of Active Directory: Could not find information about the local site. This can be caused by incorrect configuration of subnets or sites or by replication latency. See the Exchange setup log for more
information on this error.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.AdInitErrorRule.aspx
Error:
Either Active Directory doesn't exist, or it can't be contacted.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.CannotAccessAD.aspx

I think it's from subnet in site and services
have 3 site A,B,C and new site is "D"I have problem in "D" site
A subnet is 10.33.50.0/24 AD 2012 ,exchange 2013
B subnet is 10.35.50.0/24 AD 2012 ,exchange 2013
C subnet is 10.36.50.0/24 AD 2012 ,exchange 2013
D subnet is 10.100.100.0/25 AD 2008 ,exchange 2013 error when install it
find event error
The description for Event ID 6 from source MSExchange CmdletLogs cannot be found. Either the component that raises this event is not installed on your local computer or the installation is corrupted. You can install or repair
the component on the local computer.
If the event originated on another computer, the display information had to be saved with the event.
The following information was included with the event:
test-SetupPrerequisites
{Roles={LanguagePacks, Bridgehead, ClientAccess, UnifiedMessaging, Mailbox, FrontendTransport, Cafe}, LanguagesAvailableToInstall=True, DomainController=, CustomerFeedbackEnabled=True, ExchangeVersion=15.0.847.32, LanguagePackDir=D:\Exchange
Server Software, SufficientLanguagePackDiskSpace=True, ADInitError=Setup encountered a problem while validating the state of Active Directory: Could not find information about the local site. This can be caused by incorrect configuration of subnets or sites
or by rep, ScanType=PrecheckInstall, LanguagePackVersioning=True, HostingDeploymentEnabled=False, TargetDir=C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Exchange Server\V15, SetupRoles={LanguagePacks, AdminTools, Bridgehead, ClientAccess, UnifiedMessaging, Mailbox, FrontendTransport,
Cafe}}

Best practice on mailbox database size & we need how many server for deployment exchange server 2013

Dear all,
We have an server that runs Microsoft exchange server 2007 with the following specification:
4 servers: Hub&CAS1 & Hub&CAS2 & Mailbox1 & Mailbox2
Operating System : Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise x64
6 mailbox databases
1500 Mailboxes
We need to upgrade our exchange server from 2007 to 2013 to fulfill the following requirment:
I want to upgrade the exchange server 2007 to exchange server 2013 and implement the following details:
1500 mailboxes
10GB or 15GB mailbox quota for each user
How many
servers and databases are
required for this migration<ins cite="mailto:Mohammad%20Ashouri" datetime="2014-05-18T22:41"></ins>?
Number of the servers:
Number of the databases:
Size of each database:
Many thanks.

You will also need to check server role requirement in exchange 2013. Please go through this link to calculate the server role requirement : http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2013/05/14/released-exchange-2013-server-role-requirements-calculator.aspx
2TB is recommended maximum database size for Exchange 2013 databases.
Here is the complete checklist to upgrade from exchange 2007 to 2013 : http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff805032%28v=exchg.150%29.aspx
Meanwhile, to reduce the risks and time consumed during the completion of migration process, you can have a look at this proficient application(http://www.exchangemigrationtool.com/) that would also be
a good approach for 1500 users. It will help you to ensure the data security during the migration between exchange 2007 and 2013.

Exchange Server 2013 Update from to CU3 to CU8 stuck, Exchange completely down

Hello,
We tried to update a Exchange 2013 server to CU8 because we needed support from Microsoft (certificate revoked, so OWA not working anymore) and they could only help us after updating to CU8 first. The problem is that the update got stuck and now Exchange
is not working at all anymore. Since it is a production enviroment and there is mail in all outboxes we do not want to turn back to a snapshot but solve the problem and continue the update. Any help is welcome because all mail is down now :-(
The error we received at the Exchange Server is:
C:\Users\administrator.DOMAINNAME\Downloads\Exchange-cu8>setup.exe /m:upgrade /In
stallWindowsComponents /IAcceptExchangeServerLicenseTerms
Welcome to Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Cumulative Update 8 Unattended Setup
Copying Files...
File copy complete. Setup will now collect additional information needed for
installation.
Languages
Mailbox role: Transport service
Client Access role: Front End Transport service
Mailbox role: Client Access service
Mailbox role: Unified Messaging service
Mailbox role: Mailbox service
Management tools
Client Access role: Client Access Front End service
Performing Microsoft Exchange Server Prerequisite Check
Configuring Prerequisites COMPLETED
Prerequisite Analysis COMPLETED
Configuring Microsoft Exchange Server
Preparing Setup
COMPLETED
Stopping Services COMPLETED
Language Files COMPLETED
Removing Exchange Files COMPLETED
Preparing Files
COMPLETED
Copying Exchange Files COMPLETED
Language Files COMPLETED
Restoring Services COMPLETED
Language Configuration COMPLETED
Mailbox role: Transport service FAILED
The following error was generated when "$error.Clear();
$connectors = Get-ReceiveConnector -Server $RoleFqdnOrName;
foreach($connector in $connectors) { if($connector.MaxLocalHopCount -g
t 1) { Set-ReceiveConnector -Identity $connector.Identity -MaxLocalHopCount 5 }
" was run: "Microsoft.Exchange.Management.SystemConfigurationTasks.Recei
veConnectorRoleConflictException: The values that you specified for the Bindings
and RemoteIPRanges parameters conflict with the settings on Receive connector "
SERVER-EXCHANGE\Externe POP3 mailboxen". Receive connectors assigned to differen
t Transport roles on a single server must listen on unique local IP address & po
rt bindings.
bij Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.ThrowError(Exception exceptio
n, ErrorCategory errorCategory, Object target, String helpUrl)
bij Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.WriteError(Exception exceptio
n, ErrorCategory category, Object target)
bij Microsoft.Exchange.Management.SystemConfigurationTasks.SetReceiveConnecto
r.InternalValidate()
bij Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.<ProcessRecord>b__b()
bij Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.InvokeRetryableFunc(String fu
ncName, Action func, Boolean terminatePipelineIfFailed)".
The following error was generated when "$error.Clear();
$connectors = Get-ReceiveConnector -Server $RoleFqdnOrName;
foreach($connector in $connectors) { if($connector.MaxLocalHopCount -g
t 1) { Set-ReceiveConnector -Identity $connector.Identity -MaxLocalHopCount 5 }
" was run: "Microsoft.Exchange.Management.SystemConfigurationTasks.Recei
veConnectorRoleConflictException: The values that you specified for the Bindings
and RemoteIPRanges parameters conflict with the settings on Receive connector "
SERVER-EXCHANGE\Default Frontend SERVER-EXCHANGE". Receive connectors assigned t
o different Transport roles on a single server must listen on unique local IP ad
dress & port bindings.
bij Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.ThrowError(Exception exceptio
n, ErrorCategory errorCategory, Object target, String helpUrl)
bij Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.WriteError(Exception exceptio
n, ErrorCategory category, Object target)
bij Microsoft.Exchange.Management.SystemConfigurationTasks.SetReceiveConnecto
r.InternalValidate()
bij Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.<ProcessRecord>b__b()
bij Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.Task.InvokeRetryableFunc(String fu
ncName, Action func, Boolean terminatePipelineIfFailed)".
The Exchange Server setup operation didn't complete. More details can be found
in ExchangeSetup.log located in the <SystemDrive>:\ExchangeSetupLogs folder.

Hello Gadget,
Please find the solution as follows
This error is concern about WMSVC certificate which was deleted, we could refer to the following steps:
1- Go to IIS Manager and select server certificate,
2- Select “Create Self-Signed Certificate”,
3- For Server 2012 in the Friendly Name Field type: WMSVC and select the personal (certificate Store),
4- Now go to ” Management Service”,
5- From SSL Certificate choose the newly create “WMSVC” Self-Signed Certificate,
6- Apply,
7- Now start service of “Web Management service”.
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/office/en-US/eac00dc2-6e43-45ae-939c-aad82a144908/cu8-install-fails?forum=exchangesvrgeneral
Exchange Queries

Exchange Server 2013 failing Readiness Checks

Here are the list of errors it reports
Error:
Global updates need to be made to Active Directory, and this user account isn't a member of the 'Enterprise Admins' group.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.GlobalUpdateRequired.aspx
My user is in the Enterprise Admins group.
Error:
The local domain needs to be updated. You must be a member of the 'Domain Admins' group and 'Organization Management' role group, or 'Enterprise Admins' group to continue.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.LocalDomainPrep.aspx
My user is in the Enterprise Admins group and it is also in the Organization Management Role
Error:
You must be a member of the 'Organization Management' role group or a member of the 'Enterprise Admins' group to continue.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.GlobalServerInstall.aspx
I am
Error:
You must use an account that's a member of the Organization Management role group to install or upgrade the first Mailbox server role in the topology.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.DelegatedBridgeheadFirstInstall.aspx
I am
Error:
You must use an account that's a member of the Organization Management role group to install the first Client Access server role in the topology.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.DelegatedCafeFirstInstall.aspx
I am
Error:
You must use an account that's a member of the Organization Management role group to install the first Client Access server role in the topology.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.DelegatedFrontendTransportFirstInstall.aspx
I am
Error:
You must use an account that's a member of the Organization Management role group to install or upgrade the first Mailbox server role in the topology.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.DelegatedMailboxFirstInstall.aspx
I am
Error:
You must use an account that's a member of the Organization Management role group to install or upgrade the first Client Access server role in the topology.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.DelegatedClientAccessFirstInstall.aspx
I am
Error:
You must use an account that's a member of the Organization Management role group to install the first Mailbox server role in the topology.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.DelegatedUnifiedMessagingFirstInstall.aspx
I am
Error:
Setup encountered a problem while validating the state of Active Directory: Exchange organization-level objects have been created but have not yet replicated to the local domain. Wait for replication to complete and then run setup again.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.AdInitErrorRule.aspx
While this is showing up, I do have the Exchange objects availabe on all of my DCs in all of the sites.
Error:
The forest functional level of the current Active Directory forest is not Windows Server 2003 native or later. To install Exchange Server 2013, the forest functional level must be at least Windows Server 2003 native.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.ForestLevelNotWin2003Native.aspx
Its currently at 2008 Which is the highest I can make it in my organization at this time.
Error:
Either Active Directory doesn't exist, or it can't be contacted.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.CannotAccessAD.aspx
I'm able to communicate with all the DCs from the machine I'm attempting to install exchange on.
Warning:
Setup will prepare the organization for Exchange 2013 by using 'Setup /PrepareAD'. No Exchange 2010 server roles have been detected in this topology. After this operation, you will not be able to install any Exchange 2010 servers.
For more information, visit: http://technet.microsoft.com/library(EXCHG.150)/ms.exch.setupreadiness.NoE14ServerWarning.aspx
Has anyone encounterd this?
I've run Setup /PrepareSchema and Setup /PrepareAD on the DC in the site Exchange specified.
I have installed all of the Prereqs
Here's an example of my set up
One Forest
AwesomeCompany.net -
There's Two sites
Atlanta-HeadQuarters
Atlanta-DataCenter
and Two Sub Domains
HeadQuarters
DataCenter
Exchange Machine is in Atlanta-DataCenter Site and attached to DataCenter domain.
Exchange requested the /PrepareAD and /PrepareSchema be run on a Domain Controller in the root domain that is in site Atlanta-HeadQuarters.
Any guidance would be appreciated.

Hello,
Just for double confirm, please run “WhoAmI” in CMDlet and see if you are using a local admin account.
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Outlook 2010 Exchange Server 2010 to Exchange Server 2013 Features

Hi All
We have recently upgraded from Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2010. We are using the Outlook 2010 (32 bit) email client. When mailboxes were moved on to the new server various features inside the system were activated. For email Internal Out of
Office Messages, External Out of Office Messages, notifications in the email recipient bar when creating emails if the user was out of office.
What new features would be available with Outlook 2010 (32 bit) and Exchange 2013. And are they dependent on the Office Service Pack?
Kind Regards
Please note that I have previously posted this in another forum but was advised to post here in this forum.

Hi,
I find your post on Office forum:
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/fc538968-212c-411c-8ce8-0ef1d7acfcca/outlook-2010-exchange-server-2010-to-exchange-server-2013-features?forum=outlook
The Steve's answer is comprehensive, great links on Exchange 2013 new features and removed features.
About "And are they dependent on the Office Service Pack?", I will give the answer.
Based on my knowledge, when new SP releases, it include enhancements in security and compliance, architecture and administration, and user experiences.
For example, Exchange 2013 SP1, it connects to Outlook 2013 SP1 via MAPI over HTTP.
If you want to know more about the Exchange new features, please see Exchange Team Blog.
Find blog about SP1 for your reference:
http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2014/02/25/exchange-server-2013-service-pack-1-available.aspx
Thanks
Mavis
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Exchange Server 2013: no send/receive after failed CU1- CU2 and machine restore

Hi!
For several reasons, I decided to fully restore my Exchange Server 2013 machine today.
The machine is virtualized on Hyper-V.
I rebooted the server and recovered from backup and Exchange seems to be working fine. However, I cannot receive or send mail. If I try to send a message it goes to the "drafts" folder. OWA and EMC is working. I can not send mail between interna mailboxes
either. Outlook says disconnected.
When running the Exhchange Connectivity Analyzer, I get the following:
- Receive: Connection was successful but no banner was received.
- Send: Successfull. However when trying to send mail to external mailbox it does not reach that mailbox.
Mailflow was working perfectly at the time of the backup.
Help is much appreciated!
UPDATE 1: When telnet on local server i get SMTP banner. But not on other computers in same subnet.

OK. After fiddeling around in ADSIedit and trying to rebuild my Exchange environment I ended ut breaking it completely.
I then restored both my DC (Exchange schema CU2) and my EX (Exchange schema CU1). Scema Versions where the inconsistent as stated.
Then I uninstalled the KB2874216 successfully. After that i tried to Upgrade Exchange to CU2. The Upgrade failed at Mailbox Role: Mailbox Service With error Message:
The following error was generated when "$error.Clear();
          if (($RoleIsDatacenter -ne $true) -and ($RoleIsDatacenterDedicated -ne $true))
            if (test-ExchangeServersWriteAccess -DomainController $RoleDomainController -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue)
              $sysMbx = $null;
              $name = "SystemMailbox{e0dc1c29-89c3-4034-b678-e6c29d823ed9}";
              $dispname = "Microsoft Exchange";
              $mbxs = @( get-mailbox -arbitration -Filter {name -eq $name} -IgnoreDefaultScope -resultSize 1 );
              if ( $mbxs.length -eq 0)
                $dbs = @(get-MailboxDatabase -Server:$RoleFqdnOrName -DomainController $RoleDomainController);
                if ($dbs.Length -ne 0)
                  $arbUsers = @(get-user -Filter {name -eq $name} -IgnoreDefaultScope -ResultSize 1);
                  if ($arbUsers.Length -ne 0)
                    $sysMbx = enable-mailbox -Arbitration -identity $arbUsers[0] -DisplayName $dispname -database $dbs[0].Identity;
              else
                if ($mbxs[0].DisplayName -ne $dispname )
                   set-mailbox -Arbitration -identity $mbxs[0] -DisplayName $dispname -Force;
                $sysMbx = $mbxs[0];
              # Set the Organization Capabilities needed for this mailbox
              if ($sysMbx -ne $null)
                  Write-ExchangeSetupLog -Info ("Setting mailbox properties.");
                  set-mailbox -Arbitration -identity $sysMbx -UMDataStorage:$true -Force;
                  # No RetentionPolicy assigned to E-Discovery arbitration mailbox currently, we need to set it here.
                  # This can be remove after BUG(O15#2555914) is fixed.
                  if ($sysMbx.RetentionPolicy -eq $null )
                     $arbitrationRetentionPolicy = @(Get-RetentionPolicy -DomainController $RoleDomainController | where {$_.Name -eq 'ArbitrationMailbox'});
                     set-mailbox -Arbitration -identity $sysMbx -RetentionPolicy $arbitrationRetentionPolicy[0].Identity -Force;
              else
                Write-ExchangeSetupLog -Info ("Cannot find E-discovery arbitration mailbox with name=$name.");
            else
              write-exchangesetuplog -info "Skipping creating Discovery Arbitration Mailbox because of insufficient permission."
        " was run: "Database is mandatory on UserMailbox. Property Name: Database".
Seems the problem was corrupted arbitrary system mailboxes from previous Exchange 2010 to Exchange 2013 migration.
The solution for me was to restore the corrupted arbitrary mailboxes using this
LINK. It is for 2010 but Works on 2013.
I am now currently on Exchange CU2 on both my EX server and on my DC. Now I have to check mail flow and will report back.

Recieve Connectors Exchange Server 2013 CU5

Hello,
I am running Exchange Server 2013 CU5, and the receive connector keeps timing out. The problem only exists after the server has been running for somewhere between 2 to 3 hours. After reboot all will work for the 2 to 3 hours and then we stop getting emails.
If I run the Microsoft Connectivity test it returns error code 1, time out error, reboot the server and all is fine again for a while. I have tried deleting the receive connector & re-creating it as both a Hub connector and a frontend connector and it
makes no difference. The fault originally occurred why I was running Exchange server 2013 Std, I they upgraded to SP1 then to CU5 in an effort to resolve the issue, but this did not work. Any suggestions would be welcome as I have no idea on what to try next.
Thanks
Curly

The following error is what I get when I do an "Inbound SMTP Email" test. For the first hour after a reboot it will pass the test with no errors then sometime after the first hour I get the following message. Out going Emails work fine all the time just
incoming. I have created a [email protected] email address, you are more than welcome to use for testing purpose. Also Thankyou for your assistance in this matter as I am at a loss on what maybe the problem so once again
Thankyou.
Attempting to send a test email message to @pvte.com.au
using MX pvte.com.au.
Delivery of the test email message failed.
Additional Details
The server returned status code -1 - The operation has timed out.
Exception details:
Message: The operation has timed out.
Type: System.Net.Mail.SmtpException
Stack trace:
at System.Net.Mail.SmtpClient.Send(MailMessage message)
at Microsoft.Exchange.Tools.ExRca.Tests.SmtpMessageTest.PerformTestReally()
Elapsed Time: 100012 ms.

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