Author Archives: Mike Pfeiffer
How to Export the Exchange 2010 Default Global Address List (GAL)
Looking to export your Exchange 2010 default global address list (GAL) to an external file? This is supported natively right from the Exchange Management Console (EMC). Just navigate to the Recipient Configuration node in EMC, and select the recipient type. … Continue reading
Creating a Custom RBAC Role with the Lync Server Management Shell
Lync 2010 comes with several pre-defined RBAC roles. The thing is, they’re all globally scoped. For example, if I add your account to the CSUserAdministrator USG in Active Directory, you now have the ability to modify, disable, or move users … Continue reading
Locking Down Exchange 2010 Control Panel (ECP) Options
The Exchange Control Panel (ECP) allows end-users to perform many self-service tasks, such as tracking messages, managing groups, and creating inbox rules. Of course, just like other GUI based tools in the Exchange world today, the ECP is driven in … Continue reading
Why are my Exchange Distribution Group Properties Greyed Out in EMC?
If you’ve upgraded from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2010, you may come across an issue where distribution groups in the Exchange Management Console (EMC) are unmanageable. In other words, your groups might be “greyed out”, and you won’t be able … Continue reading
Quick Tip: Bing 411 Directory Assistance with Lync 2010
Those of us who have lived in the US and Canada for years have gotten used to dialing 411 for directory assistance. As you probably know, you can use a 411 service to get address and phone number information for … Continue reading
Video: Exchange Server 2010 – Creating Mailboxes in Bulk using a PowerShell Script
In this DrillBit™ Video, MVP Mike Pfeiffer shows how to use PowerShell to create Exchange Server mailboxes in bulk. Learn which Cmndlets to use in the Exchange Management Shell that allow the import of different file formats such as CSV … Continue reading
Now Available: Exchange 2010 Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Earlier this week, Microsoft released their long awaited Service Pack 2 update for Exchange 2010. Just like SP1, this new version is a fully slip streamed copy of Exchange, meaning you can simply download the SP2 bits and use it … Continue reading
Video: Exchange Server – Using the Exchange Management Shell (EMS) to delete messages with cmdlet Search-Mailbox
Ever need to delete emails to large distribution lists in Exchange Server 2010? In this DrillBit™ Video, Microsoft MVP Mike Pfeiffer shows how to use the Exchange Management Shell (EMS) to delete messages with a new cmdlet called Search-Mailbox. Upcoming … Continue reading
Video: Allowing end-users to reset expired passwords in Outlook Web App (OWA) Exchange Server 2010 SP1
In this DrillBit™ Video learn how to use Exchange 2010 SP1 to enable the registry setting to allow users to reset their expired passwords by running the RegEdit key. Upcoming live Exchange Server and PowerShell training at Interface Technical Training: … Continue reading
Video: Importing and exporting mailbox data in Exchange Server 2010 using the Request cmdlets
In Exchange Server 2010, you need to use the Exchange Management Shell to export and import mailbox databases. In this video, MVP Mike Pfeiffer shows how to use the new Mailbox Export Request cmdlet to export a mailbox to a … Continue reading
Video – Using PowerShell to automate tasks in Exchange 2010 with the Exchange Scripting Agent
In this DrillBit™ Video, Microsoft MVP Mike Pfeiffer shows how to use PowerShell to automate tasks in Exchange Server. In Exchange 2010, all the graphical tools are built on top of PowerShell commands. Using the Exchange Scripting Agent will allow … Continue reading
Video – How to use PowerShell Remoting to run Exchange Online in the cloud with Office 365
Video Trascript: Exchange Server 2010 is built completely on top of Remote PowerShell. It also runs in the cloud with Office 365 so you can actually use PowerShell Version 2.0 Remoting to run the commandlets against the Exchange servers in … Continue reading
Microsoft Office 365: Connect and Collaborate Virtually Anywhere, Anytime – book download
You’ve probably heard a lot of buzz about Office 365, but you’re probably wondering what all of the available features are. Well, the good news is that Katherine Murray has just released a book on this topic, and Microsoft Press … Continue reading
Video – Office 365 Connect to Exchange Online using the Exchange Management Console
Here’s a quick tip for all of you who are using Exchange Online through Office 365. In addition to PowerShell, you can use the Exchange Management Console to connect your Office 365 tenant. Open EMC and right click ‘Microsoft Exchange’ … Continue reading
Learning PowerShell Through the Exchange 2010 Management Console
Just like Exchange 2007, the Exchange 2010 management console (EMC) is completely built on PowerShell. Everything you do in the graphical console, such as viewing the properties of a mailbox, or creating a distribution group, is being carried out in … Continue reading
