Problems Accessing UAG Server

Sometimes administrators may find themselves in a situation when they don't seem to be able to access UAG server (via RDP and/or Ping). In most cases the issue is due to either – 1) routing; 2) security restrictions:

UAG [typically] has two interfaces – internal and external, but only one, external, should be configured with the default gateway. This means that for internal interface to be reachable from subnets other than the one it’s on one would need to add persistent static routes using “route add –p [destination network] mask [mask] [gateway]” command. Verify the results using “route print” command.
UAG is a harden network device protected by TMG and as such only allows administrative access from authorized hosts. To see or modify the list of allowed hosts go to TMG Management Console, navigate to Firewall Policy, select Toolbox \ Computer Sets \ Remote Management Computers, double-click to view or edit (modify to suit your needs):

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Mail-enabled security groups in Office 365

Another update (11/19/2013): further evolution of Office 365 services makes creation of distribution and security groups even easier, plus there's now an option of creating a dynamic distribution group (click here for more information): Update (08/06/2012): a clear sign of Office 365 evolving along the same lines as other agile cloud services - small incremental features and minor new functionality are being delivered almost continuously and, unlike important major service updates, without much fanfare. For example, there's no need to resort to using PowerShell to setup mail-enabled security groups anymore, it can now be done at creation using management portal: Those managing Office 365 ( O365 ) tenant via the Microsoft Online Services Portal ( MOS Portal ) interface would notice that there are two distinct group entities: Security Groups: can be created via MOS Portal (main portal page>Management>Security Groups) and used for assigning

Sample DS Command

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Drumbeat - Sales and Technical Resources for Office 365

Drumbeat - provides information as well as technical and sales resources for Office 365. From partnering with Microsoft, to building up your sales and technical readiness, to adopting proven methodologies for successful deployment - you will find lots of good information and many helpful links there. Here's a quick sample of topics covered: The Customer Decision Framework is Microsoft's selling methodology designed to help partners sell Office 365 to their customers. Office 365 FastTrack is Microsoft's new, 3-step pilot and deployment methodology designed so customers experience service value early in the sales cycle with a smooth path to advance from a pilot to deployment.

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