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Exchange 2016 Database Availability Group Error adding mailbox databases copies to new DAG server I have 2 existing Exchange 2016 servers that are part of a DAG with 5 databases. After adding a new Exchange 2016 server to the existing DAG then trying to “Add database copy” I received the below error. The seeding operation failed. Error: An error occurred while running prerequisite checks. Error: The specified database isn't configured for replication and therefore cannot be used to perform seed operations. [Database: 12345, Server: NewEamilServer.something.COM] The database list shows the new Exchange server listed under the “SERVER WITH COPIES” column. However, looking at the details on the right-hand pane tells a different story. Passive Unknown Copy queue length: 0 Content index state: Unknown Clicking on the “View details” link shows us other errors. Error Message: “The database file wasn't found after log replay. The cop...

Quickly Convert from Core to GUI Stop the command line madness! Windows Server 2012 R2 on a VMWare vSphere 5.5 Virtual Machine After accidentally installing a Windows Server 2012 R2 Core only version for my new Exchange 2016 server I went searching on the internet for the correct process to convert from Windows Server 2012 R2 Core to GUI. A quick search revealed numerous web sites with the knowledge needed to go from Windows Server 2012 R2 Core to GUI. However, none of them worked for me. I tried this command and that. I found the correct index and used that in the next command however the process always failed with and error. Error Message: Install-WindowsFeature : The request to add or remove features on the specified server failed. Installation of one or more roles, role services, or features failed.  The source files could not be downloaded.  Use the source option to specify the location of the files that are required to restore the feature. ...

Snom PA1 - Unable to update firmware I recently bought 2 new Snom PA1’s to use as intercoms with our Lync 2013 environment. One install went fine while the other had some issues. On the first PA1 I upgraded the firmware to the latest version, 8.7.5.35, from here: http://wiki.snom.com/Snom_PA1/Firmware Unfortunately, this version does not work with Lync 2010 or 2013. You must install the UC Edition firmware in order for the Snom PA1 to work correctly with Lync 2010 or 2013. On the second Snom PA1 I updated the firmware directly to UC Edition 8.8.2.26, from here: http://downloads.snom.com/snomuc/snomPA1-UC-8.8.2.26-SIP-f.bin The upgrade worked fine and I was able to configure the PA1 and integrate it into my Lync 2013 environment. I then went to upgrade the first Snom PA1 to the UC Edition from the current 8.7.5.35. I went to Setup >>> Software Update and pasted in the URL http://downloads.snom.com/snomuc/snomPA1-UC-8.8.2.26-SIP-f.bin . I the...

Lync 2013 Toll Free Dial Plan Rules Toll Free Translations   It took me a while to track down, test, and modify these toll free number rules before they finally worked for my environment. So if you are having the same problem with users calling toll free numbers try these Dial Plan rules.   Toll Free (10 digit) Toll free no +1   ^(8(00|88|77|66|55|44)\d{7})$ Toll Free (11 digit) Toll free no +    ^1(8(00|88|77|66|55|44)\d{7})$ Toll Free (12 digit) Toll free with +1 ^\+1(8(00|88|77|66|55|44)\d{7})$   Each rule covers any toll free number that uses 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, and 844. This includes all know toll free numbers in North America. If the user dials a 1 or a +1 before the toll free number the 1 or +1 will be stripped before it is sent to the SBC or the phone company within Lync 2013.   Examples:   Dialed number: (888) 555-5555 will get translated to: 8885555555   Dialed number: 1 (800) 555-55...

Exchange 2010 SP3 Rollup 7 install with Forefront on a 2 node DAG 2 Exchange 2010 multi-role servers with ForeFront and EndPoint Protection for Exchange on a 2 node DAG READ Installing Update Rollups on Database Availability Group Members http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee861125(v=exchg.141).aspx How to use the Fscutility.exe program to disconnect the Forefront Security services from Exchange Server. Program folder:   C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Forefront Protection for Exchange Server http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929076 DOWNLOAD Hotfix Microsoft Knowledge Base article 2550886 http://support2.microsoft.com/kb/2550886/en-us   Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 3 http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=36768   Update Rollup 7 for Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 3 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2961522   #1. CHECK/UNINSTALL   HOTFIX Che...

Online Meeting Add-in for Microsoft Lync 2010 disabled ISSUE: When trying to create an online meeting in Outlook the Online Meeting control is missing. RESOLUTION: Make sure the Online Meeting Add-in for Microsoft Lync 2010 is not disabled. STEPS: In Outlook go to FILE >>> OPTIONS >>> ADD-INS Under DISABLED APPLICATION ADD-Ins make sure the Online Meeting Add-in for Microsoft Lync 2010 is not listed. If it is listed then go to the bottom of the Add-Ins screen and click on the drop down box that says COM Add-Ins next to Manage:. Click on “Disabled Items” then Click on “Go”. In the “Disabled Items” select to highlight “Addin: Online Meeting Add-in for Microsoft Lync 2010 ( ucaddin.dll) ”. Click the “Enable” button. Click “Close” then click “OK”. Restart Outlook. The “Online Meeting Add-in for Microsoft Lync 2010” control icon will be available.