RE: Exchange (5.5) server not available
when in dough ghost a known good, over right known bad? -Original Message- From: John Strongosky [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 4:06 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Exchange (5.5) server not available tried that...still did not fix it for us..made it worse for the particular client -Original Message- From: Pfefferkorn, Pete (pfeffepe) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 12:57 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Exchange (5.5) server not available We recently had a problem as well. The resolution was do de-install tcpip and re-install on the workstation having the issue. Have no idea why that would fix it, but it worked in our cases. -Original Message- From: John Strongosky [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 3:53 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Exchange (5.5) server not available I've had the same problem with a couple of my workstations herecan do nslookup to exchange server, ping, map a drive, via unc, changed rpc binding order on the workstation, can have the user move to another machine in same office works fine, move to another xp machine works fineetc, etc...ultimately had to reinstall xp. Something is going on with outlook2002 and xpthis is not the only email we've had on this problem... john -Original Message- From: Shawn Connelly [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 5:51 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Exchange (5.5) server not available This is very strange and I'm at a complete loss as to what the problem is. As of yesterday, 3 out of 53 computers all connected the same or similar way with the same OS and Outlook client... are encountering one or more of the following problems: Server: Exchange Server 5.5 with latest patches Workstations: Windows 2000 with SP3 or 4 - all patched for Blaster worm. Outlook 2002 1. Very long delays in viewing messages at times (though quite often). The message, "Requesting Data from Microsoft Exchange Server" appears and requires a very long time before it completes. It's like being on a very slow MODEM connection. I have sense attempted to re-establish the client connection by removing their profile. Upon entering the client name and clicking check name, the workstation can no longer see the Exchange server at all. 2. Connecting a client (Outlook connecting to Exchange Server setting) is impossible. Typing the user name and clicking check name takes over 5 minutes before the message, "Exchange Server unavailable appears" or "Outlook could not log on. Check to make sure you are connected to the network and are using the proper server and mailbox name." All systems can browse the Internet and also ping the MS Exchange server and telnet to port 25 on the Exchange Server from both internally and externally. I've attempted connecting to the Server's name, its specific IP address... nothing seems to work from Outlook or its client configuration program. What has happened since last Wednesday that is causing problems on only 3 of 53 workstations? I'm at a loss!! Help please! SDC _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang =english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang =english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang =english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang =english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Exchange (5.5) server not available
tried that...still did not fix it for us..made it worse for the particular client -Original Message- From: Pfefferkorn, Pete (pfeffepe) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 12:57 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Exchange (5.5) server not available We recently had a problem as well. The resolution was do de-install tcpip and re-install on the workstation having the issue. Have no idea why that would fix it, but it worked in our cases. -Original Message- From: John Strongosky [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 3:53 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Exchange (5.5) server not available I've had the same problem with a couple of my workstations herecan do nslookup to exchange server, ping, map a drive, via unc, changed rpc binding order on the workstation, can have the user move to another machine in same office works fine, move to another xp machine works fineetc, etc...ultimately had to reinstall xp. Something is going on with outlook2002 and xpthis is not the only email we've had on this problem... john -Original Message- From: Shawn Connelly [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 5:51 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Exchange (5.5) server not available This is very strange and I'm at a complete loss as to what the problem is. As of yesterday, 3 out of 53 computers all connected the same or similar way with the same OS and Outlook client... are encountering one or more of the following problems: Server: Exchange Server 5.5 with latest patches Workstations: Windows 2000 with SP3 or 4 - all patched for Blaster worm. Outlook 2002 1. Very long delays in viewing messages at times (though quite often). The message, "Requesting Data from Microsoft Exchange Server" appears and requires a very long time before it completes. It's like being on a very slow MODEM connection. I have sense attempted to re-establish the client connection by removing their profile. Upon entering the client name and clicking check name, the workstation can no longer see the Exchange server at all. 2. Connecting a client (Outlook connecting to Exchange Server setting) is impossible. Typing the user name and clicking check name takes over 5 minutes before the message, "Exchange Server unavailable appears" or "Outlook could not log on. Check to make sure you are connected to the network and are using the proper server and mailbox name." All systems can browse the Internet and also ping the MS Exchange server and telnet to port 25 on the Exchange Server from both internally and externally. I've attempted connecting to the Server's name, its specific IP address... nothing seems to work from Outlook or its client configuration program. What has happened since last Wednesday that is causing problems on only 3 of 53 workstations? I'm at a loss!! Help please! SDC _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang =english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang =english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang =english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Exchange (5.5) server not available
We recently had a problem as well. The resolution was do de-install tcpip and re-install on the workstation having the issue. Have no idea why that would fix it, but it worked in our cases. -Original Message- From: John Strongosky [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 3:53 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Exchange (5.5) server not available I've had the same problem with a couple of my workstations herecan do nslookup to exchange server, ping, map a drive, via unc, changed rpc binding order on the workstation, can have the user move to another machine in same office works fine, move to another xp machine works fineetc, etc...ultimately had to reinstall xp. Something is going on with outlook2002 and xpthis is not the only email we've had on this problem... john -Original Message- From: Shawn Connelly [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 5:51 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Exchange (5.5) server not available This is very strange and I'm at a complete loss as to what the problem is. As of yesterday, 3 out of 53 computers all connected the same or similar way with the same OS and Outlook client... are encountering one or more of the following problems: Server: Exchange Server 5.5 with latest patches Workstations: Windows 2000 with SP3 or 4 - all patched for Blaster worm. Outlook 2002 1. Very long delays in viewing messages at times (though quite often). The message, "Requesting Data from Microsoft Exchange Server" appears and requires a very long time before it completes. It's like being on a very slow MODEM connection. I have sense attempted to re-establish the client connection by removing their profile. Upon entering the client name and clicking check name, the workstation can no longer see the Exchange server at all. 2. Connecting a client (Outlook connecting to Exchange Server setting) is impossible. Typing the user name and clicking check name takes over 5 minutes before the message, "Exchange Server unavailable appears" or "Outlook could not log on. Check to make sure you are connected to the network and are using the proper server and mailbox name." All systems can browse the Internet and also ping the MS Exchange server and telnet to port 25 on the Exchange Server from both internally and externally. I've attempted connecting to the Server's name, its specific IP address... nothing seems to work from Outlook or its client configuration program. What has happened since last Wednesday that is causing problems on only 3 of 53 workstations? I'm at a loss!! Help please! SDC _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang =english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang =english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Exchange (5.5) server not available
I've had the same problem with a couple of my workstations herecan do nslookup to exchange server, ping, map a drive, via unc, changed rpc binding order on the workstation, can have the user move to another machine in same office works fine, move to another xp machine works fineetc, etc...ultimately had to reinstall xp. Something is going on with outlook2002 and xpthis is not the only email we've had on this problem... john -Original Message- From: Shawn Connelly [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 5:51 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Exchange (5.5) server not available This is very strange and I'm at a complete loss as to what the problem is. As of yesterday, 3 out of 53 computers all connected the same or similar way with the same OS and Outlook client... are encountering one or more of the following problems: Server: Exchange Server 5.5 with latest patches Workstations: Windows 2000 with SP3 or 4 - all patched for Blaster worm. Outlook 2002 1. Very long delays in viewing messages at times (though quite often). The message, "Requesting Data from Microsoft Exchange Server" appears and requires a very long time before it completes. It's like being on a very slow MODEM connection. I have sense attempted to re-establish the client connection by removing their profile. Upon entering the client name and clicking check name, the workstation can no longer see the Exchange server at all. 2. Connecting a client (Outlook connecting to Exchange Server setting) is impossible. Typing the user name and clicking check name takes over 5 minutes before the message, "Exchange Server unavailable appears" or "Outlook could not log on. Check to make sure you are connected to the network and are using the proper server and mailbox name." All systems can browse the Internet and also ping the MS Exchange server and telnet to port 25 on the Exchange Server from both internally and externally. I've attempted connecting to the Server's name, its specific IP address... nothing seems to work from Outlook or its client configuration program. What has happened since last Wednesday that is causing problems on only 3 of 53 workstations? I'm at a loss!! Help please! SDC _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang =english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Exchange (5.5) server not available
I'll bet at least some of those workstations, the ones that can't connect at all, are trying to contact the Exchange server via an ISP which is now blocking RPC traffic, thanks to msblaster. -Peter -Original Message- From: PF: Exchange [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 6:35 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Exchange (5.5) server not available It may be unrelated, but always helps: make sure your DNS is working correctly and those windows 2000 clients can resolve the name of the exchange server (NSLOOKUP exchsvrname) -Kevin > -Original Message- > From: Shawn Connelly [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Posted At: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 5:51 AM > Posted To: Exchange > Conversation: Exchange (5.5) server not available > Subject: Exchange (5.5) server not available > > > This is very strange and I'm at a complete loss as to what > the problem is. > As of yesterday, 3 out of 53 computers all connected the same > or similar way > with the same OS and Outlook client... are encountering one > or more of the > following problems: > > Server: Exchange Server 5.5 with latest patches > Workstations: Windows 2000 with SP3 or 4 - all patched for > Blaster worm. > Outlook 2002 > > 1. Very long delays in viewing messages at times (though > quite often). The > message, "Requesting Data from Microsoft Exchange Server" appears and > requires a very long time before it completes. It's like > being on a very > slow MODEM connection. I have sense attempted to > re-establish the client > connection by removing their profile. Upon entering the > client name and > clicking check name, the workstation can no longer see the > Exchange server > at all. > > 2. Connecting a client (Outlook connecting to Exchange Server > setting) is > impossible. Typing the user name and clicking check name takes over 5 > minutes before the message, "Exchange Server unavailable appears" or > "Outlook could not log on. Check to make sure you are connected to the > network and are using the proper server and mailbox name." > > All systems can browse the Internet and also > ping the MS Exchange server and telnet to port 25 on the > Exchange Server > from both internally and externally. I've attempted connecting to the > Server's name, its specific IP address... nothing seems to > work from Outlook > or its client configuration program. > > What has happened since last Wednesday that is causing > problems on only 3 of > 53 workstations? > > I'm at a loss!! > > Help please! > > SDC > > _ > List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm > Web Interface: > http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&t ext_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] __ This message is private or privileged. If you are not the person for whom this message is intended, please delete it and notify me immediately, and please do not copy or send this message to anyone else. _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Exchange (5.5) server not available
What machine name is in the "Requesting" dialog box. That might tell you something as well. Ed Crowley MCSE+Internet MVP Freelance E-Mail Philosopher Protecting the world from PSTs and Bricked Backups!T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shawn Connelly Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 5:51 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Exchange (5.5) server not available This is very strange and I'm at a complete loss as to what the problem is. As of yesterday, 3 out of 53 computers all connected the same or similar way with the same OS and Outlook client... are encountering one or more of the following problems: Server: Exchange Server 5.5 with latest patches Workstations: Windows 2000 with SP3 or 4 - all patched for Blaster worm. Outlook 2002 1. Very long delays in viewing messages at times (though quite often). The message, "Requesting Data from Microsoft Exchange Server" appears and requires a very long time before it completes. It's like being on a very slow MODEM connection. I have sense attempted to re-establish the client connection by removing their profile. Upon entering the client name and clicking check name, the workstation can no longer see the Exchange server at all. 2. Connecting a client (Outlook connecting to Exchange Server setting) is impossible. Typing the user name and clicking check name takes over 5 minutes before the message, "Exchange Server unavailable appears" or "Outlook could not log on. Check to make sure you are connected to the network and are using the proper server and mailbox name." All systems can browse the Internet and also ping the MS Exchange server and telnet to port 25 on the Exchange Server from both internally and externally. I've attempted connecting to the Server's name, its specific IP address... nothing seems to work from Outlook or its client configuration program. What has happened since last Wednesday that is causing problems on only 3 of 53 workstations? I'm at a loss!! Help please! SDC _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang =english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Exchange (5.5) server not available
It may be unrelated, but always helps: make sure your DNS is working correctly and those windows 2000 clients can resolve the name of the exchange server (NSLOOKUP exchsvrname) -Kevin > -Original Message- > From: Shawn Connelly [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Posted At: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 5:51 AM > Posted To: Exchange > Conversation: Exchange (5.5) server not available > Subject: Exchange (5.5) server not available > > > This is very strange and I'm at a complete loss as to what > the problem is. > As of yesterday, 3 out of 53 computers all connected the same > or similar way > with the same OS and Outlook client... are encountering one > or more of the > following problems: > > Server: Exchange Server 5.5 with latest patches > Workstations: Windows 2000 with SP3 or 4 - all patched for > Blaster worm. > Outlook 2002 > > 1. Very long delays in viewing messages at times (though > quite often). The > message, "Requesting Data from Microsoft Exchange Server" appears and > requires a very long time before it completes. It's like > being on a very > slow MODEM connection. I have sense attempted to > re-establish the client > connection by removing their profile. Upon entering the > client name and > clicking check name, the workstation can no longer see the > Exchange server > at all. > > 2. Connecting a client (Outlook connecting to Exchange Server > setting) is > impossible. Typing the user name and clicking check name takes over 5 > minutes before the message, "Exchange Server unavailable appears" or > "Outlook could not log on. Check to make sure you are connected to the > network and are using the proper server and mailbox name." > > All systems can browse the Internet and also > ping the MS Exchange server and telnet to port 25 on the > Exchange Server > from both internally and externally. I've attempted connecting to the > Server's name, its specific IP address... nothing seems to > work from Outlook > or its client configuration program. > > What has happened since last Wednesday that is causing > problems on only 3 of > 53 workstations? > > I'm at a loss!! > > Help please! > > SDC > > _ > List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm > Web Interface: > http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&t ext_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Exchange (5.5) server not available
Did you try accessing the 3 different user from a computer that does not have this issue? From: Shawn Connelly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: "Exchange Discussions" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Exchange Discussions" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Exchange (5.5) server not available Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2003 08:50:55 -0400 This is very strange and I'm at a complete loss as to what the problem is. As of yesterday, 3 out of 53 computers all connected the same or similar way with the same OS and Outlook client... are encountering one or more of the following problems: Server: Exchange Server 5.5 with latest patches Workstations: Windows 2000 with SP3 or 4 - all patched for Blaster worm. Outlook 2002 1. Very long delays in viewing messages at times (though quite often). The message, "Requesting Data from Microsoft Exchange Server" appears and requires a very long time before it completes. It's like being on a very slow MODEM connection. I have sense attempted to re-establish the client connection by removing their profile. Upon entering the client name and clicking check name, the workstation can no longer see the Exchange server at all. 2. Connecting a client (Outlook connecting to Exchange Server setting) is impossible. Typing the user name and clicking check name takes over 5 minutes before the message, "Exchange Server unavailable appears" or "Outlook could not log on. Check to make sure you are connected to the network and are using the proper server and mailbox name." All systems can browse the Internet and also ping the MS Exchange server and telnet to port 25 on the Exchange Server from both internally and externally. I've attempted connecting to the Server's name, its specific IP address... nothing seems to work from Outlook or its client configuration program. What has happened since last Wednesday that is causing problems on only 3 of 53 workstations? I'm at a loss!! Help please! SDC _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Get MSN 8 and enjoy automatic e-mail virus protection. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
