Damian Gardner
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CONNECTIVITY TEST FAILED: Testing RPC over HTTP connectivity to server (Exchange Online)
CONNECTIVITY TEST FAILED: Testing RPC over HTTP connectivity to server exchange.laco.com
RPC over HTTP connectivity failed.
We're in process of preparing to migrate our Exchange 2010 email server to the Microsoft Cloud, and we're getting this error when we do a connectivity test. We have our SSL cert in place, and we've opened the required ports (TCP/UDP 6000-6004) on our firewall, as well as verified 443 is open. In spite of this, we get this error above. I'm looking for anyone who has maybe experienced this same error and worked thru it. I did find this suggestion online, but am not sure if I need to mess with my server's "External Hostname". I found it on Technet:
"The ExRCA tool will check the connection by external settings in Exchange.
And, I suppose that the host name of Outlook Anywhere, run "Get-OutlookAnywhere | FL Identity,*Host*" to check it.
If the ExternalHostName is server.domain.local, change it to webmay.mycompany.com and retest ExRCA again. "
Anybody try this with good results?
Thanks for your help.
RPC over HTTP connectivity failed.
We're in process of preparing to migrate our Exchange 2010 email server to the Microsoft Cloud, and we're getting this error when we do a connectivity test. We have our SSL cert in place, and we've opened the required ports (TCP/UDP 6000-6004) on our firewall, as well as verified 443 is open. In spite of this, we get this error above. I'm looking for anyone who has maybe experienced this same error and worked thru it. I did find this suggestion online, but am not sure if I need to mess with my server's "External Hostname". I found it on Technet:
"The ExRCA tool will check the connection by external settings in Exchange.
And, I suppose that the host name of Outlook Anywhere, run "Get-OutlookAnywhere | FL Identity,*Host*" to check it.
If the ExternalHostName is server.domain.local, change it to webmay.mycompany.com and retest ExRCA again. "
Anybody try this with good results?
Thanks for your help.
Last Comment
Vasil Michev (MVP)
Which step is failing exactly? Do you have a valid, externally published autodiscover record for that domain?
We need more info to propose a solution.
Where did you see this error?
What are the steps taken to migrate to cloud/exchange online?
Where did you see this error?
What are the steps taken to migrate to cloud/exchange online?
ASKER
sorry - the tool is "Microsoft Remote Connectivity Analyzer" (https://testconnectivity.microsoft.com). yeah, we added 5 names to our SSL certificate, including "autodiscover.laco.com", which is our domain. The step it fails at is below (i'll take you thru them):
1) On "Exchange Server" tab, choosing "Outlook Connectivity" option
2) Filling in the following fields for the connectivity test:
Outlook Connectivity
Email address:
dgardner@laco.com
Domain\User Name (or UPN):
(domain)\dgardner
Password:
Confirm password:
Use Autodiscover to detect server settings
Manually specify server settings
RPC proxy server:
exchange.laco.com
Exchange server:
exchange.laco.com
Mutual authentication principal name:
msstd:exchange.laco.com
3) Click PERFORM TEST
Results in this:
Connectivity Test Failed
Test Details
Testing Outlook connectivity.
The Outlook connectivity test failed.
Additional Details
Elapsed Time: 232 ms.
Test Steps
Testing RPC over HTTP connectivity to server exchange.laco.com
RPC over HTTP connectivity failed.
Additional Details
HTTP Response Headers:
Content-Length: 58
Content-Type: text/html
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 21:20:49 GMT
Server: Microsoft-IIS/7.5
WWW-Authenticate: Basic realm="exchange.laco.com"
X-Powered-By: ASP.NET
Elapsed Time: 232 ms.
Test Steps
Attempting to resolve the host name exchange.laco.com in DNS.
The host name resolved successfully.
Additional Details
Testing TCP port 443 on host exchange.laco.com to ensure it's listening and open.
The port was opened successfully.
Additional Details
Testing the SSL certificate to make sure it's valid.
The certificate passed all validation requirements.
Additional Details
Test Steps
Checking the IIS configuration for client certificate authentication.
Client certificate authentication wasn't detected.
Additional Details
Testing HTTP Authentication Methods for URL https://exchange.laco.com/rpc/rpcproxy.dll?exchange.laco.com:6002.
The HTTP authentication test failed.
Tell me more about this issue and how to resolve it
Additional Details
1) On "Exchange Server" tab, choosing "Outlook Connectivity" option
2) Filling in the following fields for the connectivity test:
Outlook Connectivity
Email address:
dgardner@laco.com
Domain\User Name (or UPN):
(domain)\dgardner
Password:
Confirm password:
Use Autodiscover to detect server settings
Manually specify server settings
RPC proxy server:
exchange.laco.com
Exchange server:
exchange.laco.com
Mutual authentication principal name:
msstd:exchange.laco.com
3) Click PERFORM TEST
Results in this:
Connectivity Test Failed
Test Details
Testing Outlook connectivity.
The Outlook connectivity test failed.
Additional Details
Elapsed Time: 232 ms.
Test Steps
Testing RPC over HTTP connectivity to server exchange.laco.com
RPC over HTTP connectivity failed.
Additional Details
HTTP Response Headers:
Content-Length: 58
Content-Type: text/html
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 21:20:49 GMT
Server: Microsoft-IIS/7.5
WWW-Authenticate: Basic realm="exchange.laco.com"
X-Powered-By: ASP.NET
Elapsed Time: 232 ms.
Test Steps
Attempting to resolve the host name exchange.laco.com in DNS.
The host name resolved successfully.
Additional Details
Testing TCP port 443 on host exchange.laco.com to ensure it's listening and open.
The port was opened successfully.
Additional Details
Testing the SSL certificate to make sure it's valid.
The certificate passed all validation requirements.
Additional Details
Test Steps
Checking the IIS configuration for client certificate authentication.
Client certificate authentication wasn't detected.
Additional Details
Testing HTTP Authentication Methods for URL https://exchange.laco.com/rpc/rpcproxy.dll?exchange.laco.com:6002.
The HTTP authentication test failed.
Tell me more about this issue and how to resolve it
Additional Details
ASKER
"exchange.laco.com" is our on-prem Exchange 2010 server, btw
Can you please try Outlook Autodiscover as well?
Please make sure 443 is opened in firewall?
What firewall is in use?
Please make sure 443 is opened in firewall?
What firewall is in use?
ASKER
yes port 443 is open on our Cisco 5516 ASA. i am trying outlook autodiscover now...
ASKER
results are worse when choosing Outlook Autodiscover:
The Microsoft Connectivity Analyzer is attempting to test Autodiscover for dgardner@laco.com.
Testing Autodiscover failed.
Additional Details
Elapsed Time: 42291 ms.
Test Steps
Attempting each method of contacting the Autodiscover service.
The Autodiscover service couldn't be contacted successfully by any method.
Additional Details
Elapsed Time: 42291 ms.
Test Steps
Attempting to test potential Autodiscover URL https://laco.com:443/Autodiscover/Autodiscover.xml
Testing of this potential Autodiscover URL failed.
Additional Details
Test Steps
Attempting to test potential Autodiscover URL https://autodiscover.laco.com:443/Autodiscover/Autodiscover.xml
Testing of this potential Autodiscover URL failed.
Additional Details
Test Steps
Attempting to contact the Autodiscover service using the HTTP redirect method.
The attempt to contact Autodiscover using the HTTP Redirect method failed.
Additional Details
Test Steps
Attempting to contact the Autodiscover service using the DNS SRV redirect method.
The Microsoft Connectivity Analyzer failed to contact the Autodiscover service using the DNS SRV redirect method.
Additional Details
Test Steps
Checking if there is an autodiscover CNAME record in DNS for your domain 'laco.com' for Office 365.
Failed to validate autodiscover CNAME record in DNS. If your mailbox isn't in Office 365, you can ignore this warning.
Tell me more about this issue and how to resolve it
Additional Details
The Microsoft Connectivity Analyzer is attempting to test Autodiscover for dgardner@laco.com.
Testing Autodiscover failed.
Additional Details
Elapsed Time: 42291 ms.
Test Steps
Attempting each method of contacting the Autodiscover service.
The Autodiscover service couldn't be contacted successfully by any method.
Additional Details
Elapsed Time: 42291 ms.
Test Steps
Attempting to test potential Autodiscover URL https://laco.com:443/Autodiscover/Autodiscover.xml
Testing of this potential Autodiscover URL failed.
Additional Details
Test Steps
Attempting to test potential Autodiscover URL https://autodiscover.laco.com:443/Autodiscover/Autodiscover.xml
Testing of this potential Autodiscover URL failed.
Additional Details
Test Steps
Attempting to contact the Autodiscover service using the HTTP redirect method.
The attempt to contact Autodiscover using the HTTP Redirect method failed.
Additional Details
Test Steps
Attempting to contact the Autodiscover service using the DNS SRV redirect method.
The Microsoft Connectivity Analyzer failed to contact the Autodiscover service using the DNS SRV redirect method.
Additional Details
Test Steps
Checking if there is an autodiscover CNAME record in DNS for your domain 'laco.com' for Office 365.
Failed to validate autodiscover CNAME record in DNS. If your mailbox isn't in Office 365, you can ignore this warning.
Tell me more about this issue and how to resolve it
Additional Details
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ASKER
Sorry I missed your session request. I was on another call and didn't see it until now. i will watch for another one. thanks.
ASKER
i am pretty sure 443 traffic is not being blocked.
ASKER
i guess the connect request does not show itself behind other windows. so i'm keeping this screen at the forefront for a little while...in case you still have time.
ASKER
i saw the request...but it says "The expert has left the session."
ASKER
we figured it out. had to add a CNAME DNS record for our autodiscover.domain.com name. We're all good. thanks for your help though!
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