Re: Exchange 2003 SP1, Windows 2003 SP2

Hey,

so, a problem has arisen...we upgraded to Winddows Server SP1, Exchange
Server SP2, as well as added update KB841561 & KB911829 on both Exchange
Cluster nodes, and then performed an Upgraded Virtual Server procedure.
testing went ok following it, however it now seems the users on our second
virtual server cant access via OWA...it'll bring up the login prompt, but not
accept a password....

the only thing i can think is that the version they're running may not
match, however if i fail the VS's over to a single node, the situation is the
same. if i move a mailbox from a store on the second VS to the first, then
it will work again.

thoughts?....





"Rodney R. Fournier [MVP]" wrote:

Dell fully supports SP2. While the blog poster below did experience an
issue, I don't know for sure that it was caused by SP2. And that KB is
really old and only applies if you already have Exchange Server 2003 SP1,
nothing about SP2. I would have called Microsoft to troubleshoot, I am never
a big fan of downgrading!

Back to your issue, I bet the firewall got turned on for the NIC(s).

Cheers,

Rodney R. Fournier
MVP - Windows Server - Clustering
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"ZedsDed" <ZedsDed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Yes, various blogs like the one below:
http://blog.shijaz.com/2007/04/windows-2003-sp2-compatibility-issue.html

I must admit i do have a few concerns. We're using DELL hardware, it seems
perfectly supportable on it from all i can see. testing has gone through
ok,
however theres only so much similarity between any test rig and the live
system.

EDIT>>
i've just rashly put it on a user admin terminal server and it blocked
connectivity. i uninstalled it again and connectivity is back.

thats for the links posted, i'm certainly going to check them out.
regards,









"Rodney R. Fournier [MVP]" wrote:

http://msmvps.com/blogs/clustering/archive/2007/04/10/before-you-run-off-and-install-windows-server-2003-service-pack-2-sp2.aspx

http://msmvps.com/blogs/clustering/archive/2007/03/29/windows-server-2003-service-pack-2-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly.aspx

Talk to your vendor first!

Cheers,

Rodney R. Fournier

MVP - Windows Server - Clustering
http://www.nw-america.com - Clustering Website
http://msmvps.com/clustering - Blog
http://www.clusterhelp.com - Cluster Training
ClusterHelp.com is a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner


"Ryan Sokolowski [MVP]" <ryan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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What was suggested in those posts as to why not to upgrade to SP2? I'm
not aware of any good reason that you shouldn't do so personally...

--
Ryan Sokolowski
MVP - Windows Server - Clustering
MCSE, CCNA, CCDA, BCFP


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"ZedsDed" <ZedsDed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi,

My first post here, i've done a quick search but am interested to hear
your
opinion on the issue of upgrading a windows 2003 server, exchange 2003
SP1,
back-end cluster to Windows 2003 SP2 Server.

Testing has gone ok, on a cut down replica of the live
system...however,
i
didnt go to SP1 a while back because of an OWA connectivity issue (now
seemingly addressed by hotfix 841561).

I've seen a few blogs that suggest that maybe an admin should think
twice
before upgrading to SP2 on a clustered exchange back-end. What are
your
thoughts/experiences?

Shortly after i'll be upgrading to ExchangeSP2 as well.

Many thanks






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