Exchange in my lab..

[Edge Tech NY]

So I installed exchange, made 2 databases and a public folder db... Was working fine for hours...I did a lot of server updates, rebooted and now all workstations say d/c on outlook.... Rebooted server etc.. Any ideas?

 

[silvano]

Check logs, event viewer etc: http://www.tomsitpro.com/articles/exhange_server_2010-smtp_logs,2-214.html Most likely an update borked things, but figuring out which one will tell you how to fix it.

 

[Edge Tech NY]

I can ping server etc.

 

[silvano]

http://exchange.mvps.org/smtp_frames.htm

 

[YeOldeStonecat]

Did you log off and back on again with the workstations?
Is the Microsoft Exchange System Attendant service running on the Exch box?

 

[ArtemusComputerTechnology]

If you can ping the Exchange server on, we know it is on the network. I'm guessing maybe an update mess things up. Was working perfect before the updates. Did a reboot and it is acting up. Sounds very strange.

 

[Paul Rodgers]

Does OWA work?

Does activesync work?

I would consider shutting the DC and the Exchange server down, rebooting the DC and logging in, then bringing the Exchange server back up and logging in.

 

[Edge Tech NY]

Exch and dc are on same box.. The rEason it crashed was RPC client access service didn't start.. Started it and everyone connected..

 

[Dagooseisloose]

There are 3 commands you should always run on the exchange shell to let you know whats going on.

test-servicehealth
test-replicationheath (not important unless replicating)
get-mailboxdatabasecopystatus (not important unless replicating)

The first command should put you in the right direction.

You didnt specify a version. These commands are for Exchange 2010. I am also assuming your running all roles on the same server plus a DC?

 

[Paul Rodgers]

Exchange really shouldn't be on a DC unless running SBS.