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When opening an Office document from a web server, why is a user prompted for authentication?

Why is a user prompted for authentication when opening an Office document from a web server? When Internet Explorer opens an Office document, it spawns the appropriate Office application passing the URL to the document.  The Office application then will attempt to access the document directly from the server.  This is different from other browsers […]

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How can I create a database from a SQL backup file?

To create a database from a SQL backup file, follow these instructions: First, create the database. /path/to/bin/mysqladmin -u $mysqlusername -p$mysqlpassword create $mysqldatabasename Then, add user permission to it. /path/to/bin/mysqladmin -u usernamehere -ppasshere create databasename Finally, add the tables back: /path/to/bin/mysql -u $mysqlusername -p$mysqlpassword $mysqldatabasename < backup.sql OR: mysql -u user -p -e ‘source backup_file’ database […]

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Preventing brute force attack

Preventing server account access due to brute force attacks on web servers. If you have web-servers on Apps4Rent’s Hyper-V offering then preventing a Brute force attack on your server should be one of the foremost things in your mind. This will add a layer of security. Brute force attacks are designed to gain access to […]

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Setting up Hosted Microsoft Exchange on Motorola Droid Phone

How to Set up Hosted Microsoft Exchange on Motorola Droid Phone 1. From the home screen, touch the applications tab (located on the bottom of the screen). 2. Enter the Exchange email address and password then touch Next. 3. Touch Exchange account 4. Enter the Exchange server settings in the appropriate fields: Domain\Username: APPS4RENT\SAM ACCOUNT […]

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Integrating Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Contacts with Outlook 2007

Integrating Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Contacts with Outlook 2007 With Outlook 2007 and Windows SharePoint Services, you may now synchronize information in two directions for items in Contacts Lists. Follow these instructions to connect Outlook 2007 to your SharePoint Contacts: 1. On the Quick Launch menu, under the Lists section, click on your Contacts. […]

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How can SharePoint hosting and hosted Exchange subscribers add a user?

SharePoint hosting subscribers and hosted Exchange subscribers of Apps4Rent can add users from their control panel by following the steps given below. NOTE: If you are a SharePoint hosting subscriber, then you need to skip the step 7; hosted Exchange subscribers may continue reading the instructions. You also need to have administrator access to the […]

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I get an error “An error encountered while processing object ‘LDAP://ad01.apps4rent.net/cn=,OU=Company Test,O

An error encountered while processing object ‘LDAP://ad01.apps4rent.net/cn=<an e-mail address>,OU=Company Test,OU=<Company Name>,OU=Hosting,DC=apps4rent,DC=net’./The password does not meet the password policy requirements. Check the minimum password length, password complexity and password history requirements./UserSetPassword This error comes up if you are trying to enter a password which does not meet the password standards of the system. Please ensure that […]

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Wireless setup of Exchange ActiveSync: Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional

Wireless setup of Exchange ActiveSync: Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional 1. Please ensure that your device has a good data reception. 2. Choose “Start” 3. Tap the “New E-mail Account” box. 4. Enter your full primary email address. 5. Please ensure that the “Try to get settings automatically” box is unchecked. 6. Choose “Exchange server” from […]

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