Category: Exchange 2016

Cumulative Update 1 for Exchange Server 2016

Exchange Team released:  Cumulative Update 1 for Exchange Server 2016

Issues that the cumulative update fixes

KB 3139730 Edge Transport service crashes when you view the properties of a poison message in Exchange Server 2016
KB 3135689 A custom SAP ODI URI is removed by ActiveSync from an email message in an Exchange Server environment
KB 3135688 Preserves the web.config file for Outlook Web App when you apply a cumulative update in Exchange Server 2016
KB 3135601 Cyrillic characters are displayed as question marks when you run the “Export-PublicFolderStatistics.ps1” script in an Exchange Server 2016 environment
KB 3124242 Mailbox quota is not validated during migration to Exchange Server 2013 or Exchange Server 2016

Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 1 (KB3134844), Download, UM Lang Packs

Microsoft Exchange Server User Monitor For Exchange 2013 and 2016

        Use the Microsoft Exchange Server User Monitor to gather real-time data to better understand current client usage patterns, and to plan for future work.
        Administrators can view details on server resource utilization as reported through server-side tracing. This tool works with Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 and 2016.
        The tool is provided as-is. At this time, there are no updates or patches planned for future release. No formal support is provided for the tool. Some minimal support may be provided by Microsoft but not all reported issues will be able to be addressed or resolved.

        Exchange Server User Monitor

      On .NET Framework 4.6.1 and Exchange Skype4B Lync compatibility

      We wanted to post a quick note to call out that since yesterday, the .NET Framework 4.6.1 has been made a recommended update on WU (Windows Update).

      As we have already stated in the Exchange Supportability Matrix, at this time, this version of .NET framework is not supported by Exchange. In fact, we know of some issues if it is installed.

      We are working with the .NET team to ensure that Exchange customers have a smooth transition to .NET Framework 4.6.1, but in the meantime, delay this particular .NET update on your Exchange servers (information on how this can be accomplished can be found in the KB article 3133990, How to temporarily block the installation of the .NET Framework 4.6.1).

      http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2016/02/10/on-net-framework-4-6-1-and-exchange-compatibility.aspx.

      As a result of this recommendation from the Exchange team, the Skype for Business team is recommending the same course of action for Lync/Skype for Business servers.

      Please follow the guidance located here to block the installation: 3133990, How to temporarily block the installation of the .NET Framework 4.6.1).

      Exchange Analyzer is a great tool for every Exchange Admin

      Exchange Analyzer is a PowerShell tool that scans an Exchange Server 2013 or 2016 organization and reports on compliance with best practices.

      Exchange Analyzer is a community project, and is currently a beta release seeking feedback and results from real world environments.

      To read the latest information about Exchange Analyzer click here to visit the project’s ReadMe on Github. More information can also be found in the Exchange Analyzer Wiki.

      Installation Instructions

      1. Download the latest Zip file

      2. Extract or copy the following files and folders to a computer that has the Exchange 2013 or 2016 management shell installed. For example, place all of the files and folders in a C:\Scripts\ExchangeAnalyzer folder.

        • Run-ExchangeAnalyzer.ps1
        • \Data
        • \Modules
        • \Tests

        3. Copy the folders in the \Modules folder to C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\Modules\

        4. Open a new Exchange Management Shell

        Important Note: if you are updating your copy of Exchange Analyzer please make sure you copy the updated module in step 3.

        Running Exchange Analyzer

        To run the Exchange Analyzer open an Exchange management shell, navigate to the folder with the script files (e.g. C:\Scripts\ExchangeAnalyzer) and run:

        Interpreting Results

        Exchange Analyzer produces a HTML report with a simple “Passed/Failed” indicator and a list of passed and/or failed objects. Links to more info are provided to assist you with further interpretation of the report.

        Feedback and Questions

        Before submitting feedback or questions please review the Exchange Analyzer FAQ.

        You can help with bug fixes by submitting issues on Github. If you would like to contribute fixes or other code please review theExchange Analyzer Wiki.

        You can also send email to feedback@exchangeanalyzer.com.

        Change Log

        14/01/2016 – v0.1.0-Beta.1

        • First public beta release

        28/01/2016 – v0.1.1-Beta.2

        • Second beta release. Details of changes are here.

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        MS16-010: Security update in Microsoft Exchange Server to address spoofing: January 12, 2016

        This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server that could allow information disclosure if Outlook Web Access (OWA) doesn’t handle web requests, sanitize user input and email content correctly.

        To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-010.

        Download:
        Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Service Pack 1 (3124557)

        Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Cumulative Update 10 (3124557)

        Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Cumulative Update 11 (3124557)

        Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 (3124557)

        Install Exchange 2016 Prerequisites with Install-Exchange2016MailboxPrerequisites.ps1

        This script will install the needed prerequisites for the Mailbox Role of Exchange 2016 “Preview” on Server 2012 R2 .

        It will install the following:
        – Windows Componets
        – .NET Framework 4.5.2
        – Microsoft Unified Communications Managed API 4.0, Core Runtime 64-bit

        You can download the script here:
        https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/Exchange-2016-prerequisites-9a0b5e17

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