Powershell Backup Script

Backup Script Needed a backup script which i can run from the powershell or with use of the Windows schedular. I’ve created some checks on folders and succesrate. The scripts also can email you when backup is succesful/failed. If you have any suggestions please let me know! / ##################################### Backup Script ############################################### ## Name: Backup_Script.ps1 ## Creator: Erwin Bierens ## CreationDate: 10-02-2017 ## LastModified: 10-02-2017 ## Version: 1.0 ## Website: https://erwinbierens. Continue reading

Exchange 2016 Send Connector Ziggo

In order to send mail from your own mailserver (in this case Microsoft Exchange 2016) you’ll need to setup a send connector. In this tutorial i’ll show you how to configure this part. Configure the Send Connector Go to your Exchange admin center. Go to Send Connectors and add a new connector. Name the connector and select Internet and click next. Select “Route mail through smart hosts” Click on the + icon and fill in: smtp. Continue reading

How to configure IIS ARR for Skype for Business

Configure ARR Open your IIS Manager, right click “Server Farms” and “Create Server Farm”. Specify a Server Farm name, i used Skypeweb Click “Next”. Server address must be your Front-end pool, click show advanced setting and set the following ports httpPort 8080 httpsPort 4443 And click “Add” and “Finish” These ports are configured on your Front-end server for external traffic. Click Yes at the next screen. (this will save you some time later. Continue reading

Installing SharePoint 2013 Foundation

Intro Let’s take a small adventure into the world of free SharePoint. Yes, Completely free! SharePoint Foundation 2013 is technically free (Exept your windows license ofcourse) and can do a whole lot for you without needing to spend significant amounts of money on Server editions of SharePoint. Downloading SharePoint Foundation Finding SharePoint Foundation was not as easy as one would expect. Going to www.sharepoint.com, and clicking Try or Buy didn’t render a link. Continue reading

Installing Prerequisites for SQL Server 2016

Preparing for installation** Before installing SQL Server 2016 you need to prepare your system.This guide will help you to apply all patches needed for installation. Start with installing .NET framework 3.5 via Server Manager (link), Go to Windows Update and make sure the following settings are correct(see image below) No check for new updates and make sure all updates are installed. Before you can install the KB2919355 patch you will need to download and install KB2919442: Update voor Windows Server 2012 R2 first. Continue reading

Setting up Federation in Skype for Business

Skype for Business External Connectivity Skype for Business external connectivity (federation) enables a Skype for Business user to connect with users in other organizations that use Skype for Business as well as those that host their own Skype for Business Server on-premises. Federated contacts can see presence, communicate by using IM, and make Skype-to-Skype audio and video calls. There are a couple of federations important to have: Skype for Business Online (Office365) Exchange Online (Office365) Skype for Consumer (Skype. Continue reading

Forest Preparation Skype for Business

While installing a new Skype for Business enviroment i walked in to a error when prepping the forest. After searching a while on TechNet and other forums i found out that the schema’s couldn’t run from the Skype for Business Front end server. The execution failed the parameter is incorrect 00000057 Error: An error occurred: “Microsoft.Rtc.Management.ADConnect.ADOperationException” “Active Directory operation failed on “masterdc.skypedev.nl”. You cannot retry this operation: “The parameter is incorrect 00000057: LdapErr: DSID-0C090D87, comment: Error in attribute conversion operation, data 0, v2580"” Continue reading