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Problems creating a mailbox in SBS2003 from an XP pc with Admin tools
Hi,
recieve the following error when I try to create a mail box from a xp pc (The pc is in the domain/logged in as administrator, using the Admin tool kit for SBS2003)
ERROR SAYS:
The specified domain either does not exist or could not be contacted facility win32 ID no. c007054b Microsoft Active Directory - Exchange Extension.
recieve the following error when I try to create a mail box from a xp pc (The pc is in the domain/logged in as administrator, using the Admin tool kit for SBS2003)
ERROR SAYS:
The specified domain either does not exist or could not be contacted facility win32 ID no. c007054b Microsoft Active Directory - Exchange Extension.
I'm betting that this XP box has Outlook on it, and Outlook and Exchange tools are interferring with each other.
Oh, a work around that may work is to put the Outlook version of Mapi32 with the Outlook executable, and do the same for Exchange.
ASKER
Hi TechSoEasy
I have installed the Windows Server 2003 Administration Tools Pack For XP & also the Microsoft Exchange System Management Tools See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/821920
Hi Exchange_Solution,
The Description is different to the one you provided, error ID is the same.
See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810812
snsv
I have installed the Windows Server 2003 Administration Tools Pack For XP & also the Microsoft Exchange System Management Tools See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/821920
Hi Exchange_Solution,
The Description is different to the one you provided, error ID is the same.
See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810812
snsv
"I have installed the Windows Server 2003 Administration Tools Pack For XP & also the Microsoft Exchange System Management Tools"
Fine, but that's still not how it's done in a Small Business Server environment. Those tools are fine to use that way in an enterprise environment when you don't have everything on the same box. I'd strongly suggest that you don't use them, and instead use RDP to log into the server's desktop to use the SBS Server Management Console.
I actually can't see why using the MMC's on a workstation would seem easier than that anyhow.
Jeff
TechSoEasy
Fine, but that's still not how it's done in a Small Business Server environment. Those tools are fine to use that way in an enterprise environment when you don't have everything on the same box. I'd strongly suggest that you don't use them, and instead use RDP to log into the server's desktop to use the SBS Server Management Console.
I actually can't see why using the MMC's on a workstation would seem easier than that anyhow.
Jeff
TechSoEasy
FYI, there is a diffence between "You can administer Exchange 2003 computers from a Windows XP Professional-based computer by using Exchange 2003 Setup to install only Microsoft Exchange System Management Tools." and "setting up mailboxes" in my opinion.
Even though that KB article says it works on SBS doesn't mean it's the best method to use.
Jeff
TechSoEasy
Even though that KB article says it works on SBS doesn't mean it's the best method to use.
Jeff
TechSoEasy
ASKER
Hi TechSoEasy,
Thanks for your help & prompt reply.
Your proberaly right in what you say re: "You can administer Exchange 2003 computers from a Windows XP Professional-based computer by using Exchange 2003 Setup to install only Microsoft Exchange System Management Tools." and "setting up mailboxes"
But the article quoted (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/821920) covers both cases.
As the Windows Server 2003 Administration Tools Pack (connects to Active Dir)
And the Exchange System Management Tools (connects to exchange)
RDP is easier & quicker as a solution, but it is not an option for me in this situation.
I need the tools provided to work from the XP pc.
Thanks for your help & prompt reply.
Your proberaly right in what you say re: "You can administer Exchange 2003 computers from a Windows XP Professional-based computer by using Exchange 2003 Setup to install only Microsoft Exchange System Management Tools." and "setting up mailboxes"
But the article quoted (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/821920) covers both cases.
As the Windows Server 2003 Administration Tools Pack (connects to Active Dir)
And the Exchange System Management Tools (connects to exchange)
RDP is easier & quicker as a solution, but it is not an option for me in this situation.
I need the tools provided to work from the XP pc.
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What for? Because all user accounts/mailboxes on an SBS should be created using the Server Management Console on the SBS itself.
Jeff
TechSoEasy