AVG 8.x Windows GPO Settings

Here's a quick rundown of the Windows Firewall settings required for AVG 8.5 to successfully install remotely.

I have provided these in Windows "GPO" format, as pushing the settings out through your domain's Group Policy is probably the easiest way to do this.

I recommend NOT installing the AVG firewall (if you have Internet Security) in a domain setting. Use the Windows Firewall, I think you'll be happier.

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Stopping And Restarting Exchange Server 5.5

When stopping and starting Exchange server 5.5, you want to stop the services in the following order:

IMS (Internet Mail Service)
MTA (Mail Transfer Agent)
IS (Information Store)
DS (Directory Service)
SA (System Attendant)

To restart all the services needed, simply restart the IMS.

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