Exception 0×80070520 when you try to configure SSL certificate for an IIS Web Site

The error text displayed when attempting to configure the binding is “There was an error while performing this operation. Details: A specified logon session does not exist. It may already have been terminated. (Exception from HRESULT: 0×80070520).” An audit failure is also created in the Security event log on the machine (Event ID 5061). This …

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How to Learn Exchange 2010 (for dummies, and you!)

One of the people I was lucky enough to meet at Tech·Ed Australia 2011 was Mr Paul Cunningham, who runs the popular website Exchange Server Pro. Paul is one of the most respected names going around when it comes to Exchange, and he has the real world experience to back it up. As a favour …

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How to Reconnect a Disconnected Archive Mailbox in Exchange 2010

When trying to connect an archive mailbox in Exchange 2010, you may receive an error “The legacy DN ‘/O=ORG/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KIM.AKERS’ of disconnected mailbox does not match user legacy dn ‘O=ORG/OU=Exchange Administrative Group (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/cn=Recipients/cn=Kim.Akerts639’. WARNING: This article contains instructions on using ADSIEdit and PowerShell to perform tasks that could endanger the livelihood of your Active …

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How to Grant Administrators Full Control over all mailboxes in an Organization

Granting administrative rights over all mailboxes to an Exchange administrator was a simple task in Exchange 2003 and 2007, which requires a little more consideration. I’ve written a simple PowerShell script that will allow you to automate this process. As new mailboxes are created, this script will add the appropriate permissions. Please note that this …

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My second podcast: Coalface Tech Episode 23–The year of RTM

I was fortunate enough to be invited back to join Mick Huxley on the AuTechHeads Coalface Tech podcast. Hux and I chatted about recent developments in the IT Pro world – CES, Windows 8, the new System Center suite, SQL and some…questionable..marketing moves. Check it out on AuTechHeads, or over on iTunes.