Now and then I get request to implement a default language for Outlook Web Access or App. This meant that users already had their language and regional settings set for OWA. Exchange only asks this the first time the user logs into OWA, this is because the language code is set to 0. It’s just … Continue reading "Issues with setting default language for Outlook Web App 2010"
Category: Question of the day
Question of the day
Forgot your Exchange OWA URL?
Even if you have a computer with Outlook 2010, sometimes you want or need to do stuff in Outlook Web App (OWA). For instance, remote wipe your lost ActiveSync smartphone. But what if you do not remember the URL and the servicedesk is closed etc. etc.? Well, if you have Outlook 2010, you can look … Continue reading "Forgot your Exchange OWA URL?"
Setting the Postmaster address in Exchange
Somebody asked me today, whether it is a good idea to set the postmaster address in Exchange. Well, short answer: yes! It's is even mandatory according to RFC 5321 section 4.5.1. For Exchange 2010 you will have to use the Set-TransportConfig cmdlet: Set-TransportConfig -ExternalPostmasterAddress <ExternalPostmasterSMTPAddress> For Exchange 2007 you will have to use the Set-TransportServer … Continue reading "Setting the Postmaster address in Exchange"
Fixing a broken OWA 2010 Virtual Directory
Several days ago a co-worker needed my assistance with a broken Outlook Web App 2010. A failed attempt to configure the root to redirect it to owa unfortunately failed. Trying to repair it also failed and at the end OWA was broken. A restore did not fix the issue. Now, Exchange 2010 SP1 has the … Continue reading "Fixing a broken OWA 2010 Virtual Directory"
Can you easily restrict or accept messages to a Distribution Group?
Today’s question of the day is whether you can restrict users mailing to a specific Distribution Group in Exchange? Yes, you can. You can add users but also Distribution Groups to the list of who the Distribution List will accept messages from. The messages of members of the Distribution will then be accepted. A (mail … Continue reading "Can you easily restrict or accept messages to a Distribution Group?"