Exchange Server 2013 Cumulative Update 8 KB3030080

The Exchange Team announces update Cumulative Update 8 for Exchange Server 2013

When you install this update your system version will change to: 15.0.1076.9

All informations about changes included in CU 8 for Exchange 2013 can be found here: KB3030080

This update resolves the issues that are described in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) articles:

 

Cumulative Update 7 for Exchange Server 2013 (KB2986485)

The Exchange Team announces update Cumulative Update 7 for Exchange Server 2013 (KB2986485)

When you install this update your system version will change to: 15.0.1044.25

All informations about changes included in CU 7 for Exchange 2013 can be found here: KB2986485

This Cumulative Update contains the following fixes:

  • 3004235 Exchange Server meetings in Russian time zones as well as names of time zones are incorrect after October 26, 2014
  • 3012655 New-MailboxImportRequest causes unreadable characters when you import an ANSI format .pst file of Russian language
  • 3012652 CalendarProcessing cmdlet does not generate delegate permissions to universal security groups in Exchange Server 2013
  • 3009631 Advanced Find against the Sent Items folder in Outlook returns no result in Exchange Server 2013
  • 3009612 Outlook Web App shows organization details on the contact card beyond the scope of user ABP in Exchange Server 2013
  • 3009291 Shared mailbox cannot be opened in Outlook in an Exchange Server 2013 environment that has multiple domains
  • 3008453 Cannot edit or delete forms from the organizational forms library in Exchange Server 2013

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Exchange 2013 CU6 KB2961810

The Exchange Team announces update CU6 for Exchange Server 2013 

When you install this update your system version will change to: 15.0.995.29

All informations about changes included in CU6 for Exchange 2013  can be found here: KB2961810

CU 6 increase public folder limit cout to 100,000 it’s 10x increase over the prior limit as defined before.

This Cumulative Update contains the following fixes:

  • 2991934 Duplicate mailbox folders after migration to Exchange Server 2013
  • 2988229 Hybrid Configuration wizard error “Subtask CheckPrereqs execution failed” for Exchange Server 2013
  • 2986779 EMS takes a long time to execute the first command in an Exchange Server 2013 Cumulative Update 5 environment
  • 2983512 RPC Client Access service crashes on an on-premises Mailbox server in an Exchange Server 2013 hybrid environment
  • 2983426 AutodiscoverSelfTestProbe fails when external URL is not set for EWS virtual directory in Exchange Server 2013
  • 2983423 AutodiscoverSelfTestProbe fails when external URL is not set for ECP virtual directory in Exchange Server 2013
  • 2983422 The ServerWideOffline component is set to Inactive after Exchange Server 2013 prerequisite check fails
  • 2983207 “532 5.3.2″ NDR when you send an email message to a hidden mailbox in an Exchange Server 2013 environment
  • 2983066 Removed Default or Anonymous permission for Outlook folders cannot be restored in an Exchange Server 2013 environment
  • 2982769 “Topology service cannot find the OWA service” when you perform an eDiscovery search in Exchange Server 2013
  • 2982763 Mail-enabled public folder accepts email messages from unauthorized users in an Exchange Server 2013 environment
  • 2982762 OAB generation arbitration mailbox can be removed or disabled in an Exchange Server 2013 environment
  • 2982760 The Enter key submits duplicate sign-in forms to Outlook Web App in an Exchange Server 2013 environment
  • 2982759 You cannot access the archive mailbox of a delegated user after enabling MAPI over HTTP
  • 2982017 Incorrect voice mail message duration in an Exchange Server 2013 environment
  • 2981835 You cannot add attachments, delete or move many email messages in bulk in Outlook Web App
  • 2981466 MAPI/CDO client cannot connect to Exchange Server 2013
  • 2977279 You cannot disable journaling for protected voice mail in an Exchange Server 2013 environment
  • 2975599 Exchange Server 2010 public folder replication fails in an Exchange Server 2013 environment
  • 2975003 Calendar item body disappears in Outlook online mode in an Exchange Server 2013 environment
  • 2974339 OAB generation fails if FIPS is used in an Exchange Server 2013 environment
  • 2971270 Blank page after you sign in to Exchange Server 2013 EAC (formerly ECP)
  • 2970040 Folder Assistant rule does not work correctly in an Exchange Server 2013 environment
  • 2965689 EAS device cannot sync free/busy status if an item is created by EWS in an Exchange Server 2013 environment
  • 2963590 Message routing latency if IPv6 is enabled in Exchange Server 2013
  • 2961715 “Something went wrong” error in Outlook Web App may show an incorrect date
  • 2958434 Users cannot access mailboxes in OWA or EAS when mailbox database is removed

Missing CU4 for Exchange Server 2013 ?

Few days ago Microsoft released CU5 for Microsoft Exchange Server 2013.

Probably most of you says: “CU 5 ??? Where is CU4 for Exchange 2013, did I miss something ?”

No you didn’t. Microsoft servicing strategy for Exchange 2013 says new CU for Microsoft Exchange 2013 every 3 months and sometimes service packs indicating a particular milestone in terms of features and support for Exchange Server 2013.

So now you see that Exchange Server 2013 Service Pack 1 is CU4 Exchange Server 2013. This is the same update for Exchange Server 2013.

You can check all updates CU, RU, Service Packs for Exchange Server releases in your website:

Exchange Updates

For Exchange Server 2013 we have:

  • Exchange Server 2013 RTM
  • Exchange Server 2013 CU1
  • Exchange Server 2013 CU2
  • Exchange Server 2013 CU3
  • Exchange Server 2013 CU4/Service Pack 1
  • Exchange Server 2013 CU5

 

CU 5 for Exchange Server 2013 – KB2936880

The Exchange team is announcing today the availability of our most recent quarterly servicing update to Exchange Server 2013. Cumulative Update 5 for Exchange Server 2013

After applying this update your system version will change to: 15.0.913.22

List of changes can be found here KB2936880

This update resolves the issues that are described in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) articles:

  • 2963590 Message routing latency if IPv6 is enabled in Exchange Server 2013
  • 2963566 Outlook Web App accessibility improvement for UI appearance in Exchange Server 2013
  • 2962439 You cannot sync contacts or tasks in Microsoft CRM client for Outlook in an Exchange Server 2013 environment
  • 2962435 CRM synchronization fails if the time zone name of a meeting is not set in an Exchange Server 2013 environment
  • 2962434 Slow performance in Outlook Web App when Lync is integrated with Exchange Server 2013
  • 2958430 “Some or all Identity references could not be translated” error when you manage DAG in Exchange Server 2013 SP1 in a disjoint namespace domain
  • 2957592 IME is disabled in Outlook Web App when you press Tab to move the focus in an email message in Exchange Server 2013
  • 2942609 Exchange ActiveSync proxy does not work from Exchange Server 2013 to Exchange Server 2007
  • 2941221 EWS integration for Lync works incorrectly in an Exchange Server 2013 and 2007 coexistence environment
  • 2926742 Plain-text message body is cleared when writing in Outlook Web App by using Internet Explorer 8 in Exchange Server 2013
  • 2926308 Sender’s email address is broken after importing a PST file into an Exchange Server 2013 mailbox
  • 2925559 Users always get the FBA page when they access OWA or ECP in Exchange Server 2013
  • 2924519 “SyncHealth\Hub” folder is created unexpectedly after installing Cumulative Update 2 for Exchange Server 2013
  • 2916113 Cannot open .tif files from email messages by using Windows-based applications in an Exchange Server 2013 environment
  • 2592398 Email messages in the Sent Items folder have the same PR_INTERNET_MESSAGE_ID property in an Exchange Server 2010 environment

 

Microsoft Lync Server CU January 2014

About a month ago Microsoft released new CU for Microsoft Lync Server 2010 and 2013.

Those updates fixes only bugs from previouse versions, and not introducing new features.

 

CU for Microsoft Lync Server 2013 you can find below:

Lync Server 2013

5.0.8308.577

2809243

MS Download

Lync Server 2013 Debugging Tools

5.0.8308.577

2905051

MS Download

Lync Server 2013 Resource Kit Tools

5.0.8308.577

2905053

MS Download

 

And for Microsoft Lync Server 2010 here:

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Exchange Server 2013 CU3

CU3 for Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 was released yesterday 11/25/2013

File about 1,5 GB can be downloaded here:

Cumulative Update 3 for Exchange Server 2013 (KB2892464)

Exchange2013CU3

 

After instalation of CU3 your Exchange Server 2013 version number will be 15.0.775.38

The following new enhancements and improvements to existing functionality have also been added for Exchange Server 2013 customers:

  • Usability improvements when adding members to new and existing groups in the Exchange Administration Console
  • Online RMS available for use by non-cloud based Exchange deployments
  • Improved admin audit log experience
  • Windows 8.1/IE11 no longer require the use of OWA Light

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Microsoft Lync 2013 and Lync 2010 cumulative update

Microsoft has released additional quarterly updates for Lync – these updates are focused on all Lync Server versions and include Lync 2013 mobile and LPE which apply to both Lync 2010 and Lync 2013.

This update doesn’t contain database update.

The October 2013 Updates cover 5 major areas:

  • Lync Server 2013
  • Lync 2013 Mobile Client Updates
  • Lync 2010 Client and Server
  • Lync Phone Edition Updates
  • Skype for Kindle & iOS7 Devices

 

The newest cumulative updates for Microsoft Lync Server 2013 are available here:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2809243

and for Microsoft Lync Server 2010 here:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2493736

 

Updates for Lync Server 2010/2013:

Product

Version

KBs

Download

Lync Server 2013

5.0.8308.556

2809243

MS Download

Lync Server 2010

4.0.7577.223

2493736

MS Download

Lync Server 2010, Group Chat Server

4.0.7577.4409

2884623

MS Download

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Exchange 2013 RTM CU2 (KB2859928) updated release – fix public folders issue

Cumulative Update 2 for Exchange Server 2013 was re-released yesterday (07/29/2013)

New version of CU2 for Exchange 2013 RTM fixes a serious permission issue when moving modern public folders mailboxes around.

 

We wrote about this in article:

Exchange 2013 CU2 Issue – Public Folder Permissions Loss After PF Mailbox Move

 

Regardless of whether you are using modern public folders, we strongly recommend upgrading to this build of Exchange 2013 RTM CU2.

 

New CU2 has build number: 15.0.712.24 (KB2859928)

and can be downloaded from Microsoft Download Center:

 Cumulative Update 2 for Exchange Server 2013 (KB2859928)

Exchange2013CU2v2

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Exchange 2013 CU2 released (KB2859928)

Microsoft announced the release of Exchange 2013 CU2 on the Microsoft Exchange Team Blog.

Exchange 2013 Cumulative Update 2 can be downloaded here:

Cumulative Update 2 for Exchange Server 2013 (KB2859928)

 

After installation CU2 you will get version number: 15.0.712.22

 

CU2 contains a number of fixes as well as new/improved features, including:

  • Per-server database support increased back to 100
  • OWA Silent Redirection
  • Addition of the DAG Management service
  • Changes to Managed Availability
  • Improved PowerShell Help Updating
  • OWA Search improvements
  • Malware Filter Rules

 

Description of Cumulative Update 2 for Exchange 2013 you can find below:

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