Exchange: Automatically Generating Configuration Scripts

I’ve started a side project which is born from personally having to redo many aspects of an Exchange migration over and over again. Most of this, I believe, can be automated. Some aspects of this process include exchange server role prerequisite procedures, co-existence configuration, DAG/CAS configuration, and other general reminders and processes.

Exchange 2010: Poor Mans Monitoring 1.5

Just a quick upgrade to the script I posted earlier. This script is for monitoring and/or maintaining your Exchange 2010 mailboxes. It is meant to help an admin be proactive in their exchange environment. I updated the script to be a bit more customizable and fixed some obvious issues. The primary changes are removing the requirement for the MS chart controls as well as introducing an area of code just for custom scripts. There is always room for improvement but this version is a good start. Download Troubleshoot-MailboxServeror. Or Grab the recent updates at the MS script repository (Edit: Just to to the script repository as any newest version will be dropped there first. I already have a 1.6 version available there).

Exchange 2010: Automated Firewall Rule Generation 1.5

Just some aesthetic changes for upload to the Microsoft scripting repository. Biggest addition is the ability to run the script without parameters (just upgrade the included environment csv to your liking and run the script). Other big addition is the help section.

GenerateExchangeFirewallRequirements_1-5

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At the Microsoft Script Repository

Exchange 2010: Poor Man’s Monitoring

I quietly released a new script into the wild the other day, Troubleshoot-MailboxServer.ps1. This script is meant for monitoring, fixing, and reporting on Exchange 2010 database servers. It pretty much just wraps around and reports on troubleshooting scripts found in %ExchangeInstallPath%Scripts. I also set it so you can have an email sent including warning/error color coded report upon completion.

Exchange 2010: Even More Migration Tips

It has been a while since I passed on some personal experiences when performing Exchange 2010 migrations. I thought it was about time to update my list to include some more of the lesser known aspects of an Exchange 2010 migration.