Exchange 2007 SP3 - Server 2008 R2 Enterprise x64 - Reason=0

Hey Everyone,

I ran into a really annoying situation last night and I thought I would post. This post is mainly for IT administrators or people who are setting up Exchange Server and are having issues with OWA. So after installing a brand new install of Server 2008 R2 Enterprise x64 and Exchange 2007 SP3 (very important SP1 is not supported if you have a DC which is a 2008 R2) on a member server within the domain. I tried to test out OWA to see if it was up and running and I came to find a blank page with a url that got redirected and at the very end a reason=0. So after 3 hours of researching and people having similar problems and trying their solutions or variations there of. I started to go back to basics (least service). I ended up removing the cas role and then rebooting the server. Making sure all of the pre reqs were installed by a script that was generously given to me by Brad Nelson from Global-Techforce.com and then rebooting once more. After the reboot I re-installed the cas and what do you know? It works! Must of been something very simple that exchange either missed or I missed. This is why scripting is so important. I have posted a list of all the commands and steps I have taken below:

Step 1: open command prompt and cd to the location of the install files

Run the following command (Removes the Client Access Role)
setup.com /mode:uninstall /role:c

Step 2: Reboot the server

Step 3: Install all pre reqs just in case (by script)
Open PowerShell (Run as Admin)

add-WindowsFeature NET-Framework,RSAT-ADDS,Web-Server,Web-Basic-Auth,Web-Windows-Auth,Web-Metabase,Web-Net-Ext,Web-Lgcy-Mgmt-Console,WAS-Process-Model,RSAT-Web-Server,Web-ISAPI-Ext,Web-Digest-Auth,Web-Dyn-Compression,NET-HTTP-Activation,RPC-Over-HTTP-Proxy

Step 4: Reboot the server

Step 5: ReInstall the Client Access Role (same direction as Step 1)
setup.com /mode:install /role:c

Step 6: Should be up and working

Well, this is all I have to say about the issue. If you every run into something similar I hope this help you out.


Thanks For Reading,
Mike D.
E. mike@mytekki.com
~ " From Implementation to Training " ~
     ~ " I'll let MyTekki handle this " ~

SQL 2008 R2 Installation

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to share a video play list MyTekki has created for IT Administrators/General Public. This play list includes a set of 3 videos that cover the installation and proper procedures of installing SQL Server 2008 R2 Express/Standard/Enterprise. During the video MyTekki explains best practices along with MyTekki's thoughts based on the fundamentals of a non-bias opinion. I have included each video along with the description of what the part covers.

Description of Play List:
This video describes on how to install SQL Server 2008 R2 Enterprise, Standard and Express. The best practices to be used as well as demonstration of them. We will cover domain account service assignment, how to install report services analysis services and the database engine itself.

Part 1:
In this portion of the video we cover the basics of domain user account creation and some pre reqs required for the install of SQL server 2008 Standard, Enterprise and Express.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OJSzC_wcx8&hd=1

Part 2:
In this portion of the video we cover the installation of the product and services. AS well as assigning the domain accounts we created in the prior video to the services.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ISrkx_AEqU&hd=1

Part 3:
In this portion of the series we are going to finish up installing SQL Server and talk about client connectivity and cover sql configuration manager as well as show how to use it to allow network connections.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdLP1ZXV9LY&hd=1



I hope this post was helpful. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to e-mail info@mytekki.com. Have a wonderful day



Thanks For Reading,
Mike D.
E. mike@mytekki.com
~ " From Implementation to Training " ~
     ~ " I'll let MyTekki handle this " ~

WebSite - Silent Release

Good Morning Everyone,

So we have released our website live! Although not completely finished, we needed to get it up and running. Listed below are some of the changes we have performed on the website as well as new features to come.

New Features:

• Migrated from a hosted solution to a dedicated solution


• Services page has changed with no mention of support of web development


• New live chat function with full technical support


• New support apps for both PC and MAC

Background Information:

• Back to a single owner


• New contacts with new contracts


• Faster response time due to new dedicated solution

To Do List:

• Finish Client Portal (Client Extranet)


• Send out Monthly Mailer

Thanks For Reading,
Mike D.
E. mike@mytekki.com
~ " From Implementation to Training " ~
     ~ " I'll let MyTekki handle this " ~

WebSite - Coming Along

Hey everyone,

    I want to personally apologize for all the issues that are currently going on with the website. The company is going through a change of hands. The ties have finally been severed between the prior business partner and I. Therefore a lot of website handing has been changed. Current clients with maintenance contracts will continue to be supported. However we will look for another outside developer to continue the maintenance and will not be accepting renewal contracts nor accepting any new web development jobs. This I know may upset you but due to the lack of staff and personnel to handle the requests there is nothing I can do at the present time.
    We do have a new developer in house that is helping with the site and going to help update/build the back end of the site for you guys to check your accounts. I again want to thank you for your patience and your loyalty. There will be many new things coming to MyTekki. Although the look and feel will not change the back end will be stronger than ever and very expandable. I plan on getting the site back up and running by February, just in time for our annual "Sweetheart Special." We will be offering a 20% discount for all returning and new customers. I hope everyone has had a wonderful start to the New Year and if you have any questions please contact me. mike@mytekki.com to assist.

Thanks For Reading,
Mike D.
E. mike@mytekki.com
~ " From Computers to E-Commerce " ~
     ~ " I'll let MyTekki handle this " ~