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How can I get names of opened windows on remote computer?

hi experts, i need in getting opened windows on remote computer. there wmi class win32_process - used processes running. also there function enumwindows - returns windows on local computer. please tell me if know that. any appreciated. thank you. hello benya,   it appears enumwindows can used on local computer. names of opend windows on remote computer, may install vnc server on server side , view remote desktop name of windows using vnc viewer on local computer. besides this, don't know if there other way this. vnc remote control software allows view , interact 1 computer desktop (the "vnc server") using simple program (the "vnc viewer") on computer desktop anywhere on internet.   http://www.realvnc.com/vnc/index.html   thanks , regards, scorprio mcts | mcitp: server & enterprise admin Windows Server  > 

NS Lookup Default Server: Unknown

i sure topic has had it's horse beaten hundreds, if not thousands of people , have read topics , done of have asked. here problem. when navigate reverse lookup section , edit name service record holds ip coming on nslookup message reads "the server ip address not authorative required zone." the results of nslookup of of parent server holds forest. server nslookup being performed on child domain of server. 192.168.1.30 comes unknown. i have done simple ptr record still won't produce name if lookup. any suggestions? guys have been wonderful far. check network trace give you  why dns response failed , failed. @ same time check dns forwarder ip-address both parent server & child server. check tcp-ip settings  for dc's Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Log

boa tarde, ocorreu um problema na empresa ontem. foi alterado o gateway ad e apagado alguns logs. eu utilizo um software (snare) para um servidor de log. e o que ele registrou nos dois ultimos logs foi isso: feb 22 14:01:01 servidorad.servidor.local mswineventlog#0113#011security#01116902892#011tue feb 22 14:00:58 2011#0115156#011microsoft-windows-security-auditing#011unknown user#011n/a#011success audit#011servidorad.servidor.local#01112810#011#011the windows filtering platform has allowed connection.    application information:   process id: 572   application name: \device\harddiskvolume1\windows\system32\lsass.exe    network information:   direction: %%14592   source address: 172.16.1.7   source port: 88   destination address: 172.16.1.30   destination port: 3002   protocol: 17    filter information:   filter run-time id: 0   layer name: %%14610   layer run-time id: 44  #01116879807   feb 22 14:01:54 servidorad.servidor.local mswineventlog#0113#011security#01116905016#

Systems Center Reporting Manger 2006 installation

i have installed scrm 2006 , sql reporting services on standalone box. ready add sms 2003 datasource.  i've read documentation , i'm not clear if sms database has reside on the  server sms2003 for work. our sms site servers database backended on seperate sql server. able add our sms servers database (fomr different server) data source? i will have same issue mom2005 backended same remote sql server  thanks! hello,   i highly suggest post in our sms newsgroup or system center forum. people there have better knowledge on , may share useful information you.   systems management server (sms): http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sms/bb839598.aspx   system center: http://forums.microsoft.com/technet/default.aspx?forumgroupid=92&siteid=17   system center configuration manager: http://forums.microsoft.com/technet/default.aspx?forumgroupid=488&siteid=17   thank understanding , cooperation.   best regards, chang yin

Problems with Load Balanced 2012 R2 RD Gateways and UDP Transport

hi all this may bit of long 1 please bear me here. we have issue 2012 r2 rd gateway services , udp transport, when using rd gateway services load balanced windows network load balancing. before go on, rd gateways configured correctly. udp port 3391 public facing tcp port 443. our lines not cause concern , can wholeheartedly issues describe not bandwidth related. believe genuine problem. rd caps , raps fine , correctly configured , nlb configured in single affinity mode. load balancers vip publishing point through our firewalls out internet. granted, windows nlb not best choice here, cannot justify cost of hardware load balancer our environment @ present. on specifics… when connecting single, standalone 2012 r2 rd gateway server rdp 8.1 compliant client device, 1 http channel , 2 udp side channels established. 1 udp channel reliable udp transport , 1 best effort udp transport. can see in rd gateway manager under monitoring, 3 connections active , performance of actual se

Event 6038, LSA (LsaSrv)

should concerned warning message? microsoft windows server has detected ntlm authentication presently being used between clients , server. event occurs once per boot of server on first time client uses ntlm server. ntlm weaker authentication mechanism. please check:       which applications using ntlm authentication?       there configuration issues preventing use of stronger authentication such kerberos authentication?       if ntlm must supported, extended protection configured? details on how complete these checks can found @ http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=225699 . i'm seeing on both of essentials servers i've setup, 1 migration, other clean install. ntlm deprecated authentication protocol; in situations kerberos option everything, it's preferred protocol these days. said, there situations ntlm required, , core essentials functionality implements @ least 1 of (could more, i'm not certain). so long story short, should not extreme

Question on switch creation

hi all, i have hyper-v server (2012 r2), 2 nics. 1 public ip (thus rdp'ing server, internet access, etc), other on private ip , communication within lan. my goal create 2 switches, 1 inter-host communication on private ips, , 1 internet access. do each of these respectively on corresponding nics (external switch bound nic has public ip, etc)? thanks   if want vms have access lan only, create external virtual switch  linked private nic of host , connect vms switch. if want vms have external access only, create virtual switch linked public nic of host , connect vms switch.   if want vms have access both lan , internet on wrong track.    bill Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

"Group Policy Modeling" is not displayed in GPMC?

i'm domain admin of large , complex active directory domain.  have dozens of domain controllers, running windows server 2008 r2.  have several other 2003 r2 , 2008 r2 servers ad management , reporting tasks, including couple configured gpmc.  when run gpmc, can see , use group policy modeling wizard without problems. for few selected ous, have begun delegate gpo management tasks other users/groups.  these users/groups not members of domain admins global group.  need read, create, modify, link, , delete gpos in delegated ous.  have set ws 2008 r2 server aduc , gpmc them use gpo management tasks.  these users/groups members of administrators local group on server, , can use gpmc. however, pointed out me "group policy modeling" section of gpmc not displayed @ all: not appear, , missing altogether.  if logon same server , launch gpmc, "group policy modeling" section appears, , can use wizard. so apparently, missed when set delegation , permissions these

Export-CSV only gets the "Length", So odd~

hi, i found 1 script me fining lcoal admin group member, when  try export csv list, number "length" script: function get-localadmin { param ($strcomputer)   $admins = gwmi win32_groupuser –computer $strcomputer  $admins = $admins |? {$_.groupcomponent –like '*"administrators"'}   $admins |% { $_.partcomponent –match “.+domain\=(.+)\,name\=(.+)$” > $nul $matches[1].trim('"') + “\” + $matches[2].trim('"') } }  get-content “d:\server.txt” | % {get-localadmin $_} | export-csv -notypeinformation d:\serveradmin_list.csv ================================================================================= only length: length 24 28 30 27 32 24 24 30 thanks. get-content “d:\server.txt” | % {get-localadmin $_} | out-file d:\serveradmin_list.csv Сазонов Илья http://isazonov.wordpress.com/

Mixing different processor for HyperV live migration

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team, my question little specific on intel i3 processor version. wanted create lab environment using laptop , new desktop machine. laptop processor is intel® core™ i3-350m processor , desktop - intel core i3- x [?] . laptop processor mobile series , desktop [not yet purchased] different family ? folks, need here decide. appreciated. thank you matt mohan you should ok if check box in settings -> processor -> compatibility. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

Windows server 2008 Domain Controller with Exchange server 2007 move hardware

i have following envirounment: 1. windows 2008 server work domain comtroller , exchange server. want backup , restore exchange , domain users save them in safe extranal hard disk. wanto restore backup diffrent machine. in new machine setup windows server 2008 domain controller same domain name. 2 computers disconnected, use same domain name testing purpose. how can ? thanks first of not wise deployment having exchange , ad in single machine..anyway... 1. install windows backup feature (server manager) 2. go command prompt > type wbadmin start systemstatebackup -backuptarget:<volumename> 3. exchange backup need have backup software ms data protection manager or 3rd party exchange aware backup application (if os windows server 2003 (and exchange 2007 not rtm release)..you use leagacy ntbackup free backup information store...but in setup seems need have one....in way can transfer physical databse , relocate test envirinment...but need go through few documentations that.

2 domains on 1 piece of tin

hi all, i prepping exam. have dell t110 server hyper-v installed. the server has 1 physical nic. i want create forest 2 domains.  i want each domain reside in own subnet. is possible hyper-v virtual switching? my thought create internal virtual switch , connect child domain it. user rras on hyper-v host route between external virtual switch (bound physical nic in hyper-v host) , internal virtual switch created logically within hyper-v switch manager. this not seem work.  any on how set appreciated. thanks this 1 might help. https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/letsdothis/2012/01/08/configuring-hyper-v-for-multiple-subnets-with-only-one-nic-server-2008-r2-edition/       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows server] datacenter management disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees, , confers no rights.

Temporary License limits in RDS

 1st let me not trying avoid purchasing licenses; need figuring out.    tasked 2 projects in in our new datacenter have resulted in questions rds licensing.    1.  according 2008r2 rds resource kit pretty straight forward restore licensing server using same hardware, however, have mandate servers in off-site dc virtual. cause problem has seen? (i lab time test in 2 weeks) here info pg667 of rk == to functional without having migrate licenses, rd license server restore needs 3 things. r d license server database directory. licensing registry keys.    crypto keys operating system (those crypto application programming interfaces [apis] use; these machine-specific). required prevent piracy. if rd license server system state, can restore same hardware , have functioning rd license server. unissued rds cals restored , available. 2. a.) while testing applications new dc have rds environment setup , planning use temporary licenses on isolated network. (no internet acce

DCOM error on Server 2008R2

we getting error in our event logs - , how correct it: og name:      system source:        microsoft-windows-distributedcom date:          11/20/2012 1:04:56 pm event id:      10010 task category: none level:         error keywords:      classic user:          n/a computer:      a4hs03.a4hs-dom.local description: server {23b67c54-d9b2-11d2-a045-0080c76912de} did not register dcom within required timeout. event xml: <event xmlns=" http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event ">   <system>     <provider name="microsoft-windows-distributedcom" guid="{1b562e86-b7aa-4131-badc-b6f3a001407e}" eventsourcename="dcom" />     <eventid qualifiers="49152">10010</eventid>     <version>0</version>     <level>2</level>     <task>0</task>     <opcode>0</opcode>     <keywords>0x80000000000000</keywords>     <

Event 4098 GPO Printers, Item-Level Targeting 0x80070bc4

dear all, i have windows sbs 2008 server windows server 2008 r2 terminal server.  deploy printers using gpo, , item-level targeting manage default printers. when user has no printers installed in session, deployment of printers going fine... printers installed, , correct printer taken default one. when user logs off, , logs on again, following messages appear in event viewer : the user '<user>' preference item in the 'printer policy' group policy object did not apply because failed error code '0x80070709 printer name invalid.' error suppressed. --> item-level targetting no longer applied. i tried : - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservergp/thread/3e413556-5db6-4f26-b15f-ecdb63ae6363 - adding terminal server computer account printers security - played around group policy loopback mode - gave user administrator rights -... i don't know next , customer complaining this. can please me? kind regards,

KCC issue after dcpromo forced removal

hi i've had forcibly demote server ad (2003) domain , seems fine except following error: event type: warning event source: ntds kcc event category: knowledge consistency checker event id: 1925 date:  11/07/2010 time:  15:19:19 user:  nt authority\anonymous logon computer: nimrod description: attempt establish replication link following writable directory partition failed.   directory partition: cn=configuration,dc=domain,dc=local source domain controller: cn=ntds settings,cn=hastings,cn=servers,cn=london,cn=sites,cn=configuration,dc=domain,dc=local source domain controller address: 2191fd54-ff99-4966-92d9-af8a787b8dd5._msdcs.domain.local intersite transport (if any):    domain controller unable replicate source domain controller until problem corrected.    user action verify if source domain controller accessible or network connectivity available.    there no record of server in sites & services , if use ntdsutil not find s

Unable to add role/feature in Win 2008 Server x64; Can't install SP2

my checksur.log file: ================================= checking system update readiness. binary version 6.0.6001.22375 package version 5.0 2009-12-02 18:53 checking deployment packages checking package manifests , catalogs. checking package watchlist. checking component watchlist. checking packages. (f) cbs mum missing 0x00000002 servicing\packages\package_for_kb974455_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum   (f) cbs mum missing 0x00000002 servicing\packages\package_for_kb974455_server~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum   (f) cbs mum missing 0x00000002 servicing\packages\package_for_kb974455~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum   checking component store summary: seconds executed: 247  found 3 errors   cbs mum missing total count: 3 hi,   please download files following site , copy them c:\windows\servicing\packages replace old files.   https://sftus.one.microsoft.com/choosetransfer.aspx?key=fba183a7-7bfd-4d9a-a268-d8b35dd5cf58 password: *1%i^evx7+ub+   hope

Locally attached storage

for server locally attached storage (motherboard/pci/pcie sata/sas/raid controllers, no san), there advantage booting child guest partition on local disk or raid set rather vhd on ntfs volume? if booting vhd on ntfs volume, must ntfs volume mounted on root system? can non-bootable ntfs partition mounted multiple windows guest operating systems? 1: no, unless may 1 day have move vm or make high availability cluster. 2: sure. how else can access file? 3: no. partition can mounted on 1 system. ntfs not multi-host-aware. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

Removing CREATOR OWNER causes Access Denied on Server 2012 / 2012 R2

on earlier server oses, manually or programmatically removing creator owner print queue security permissions works fine. on server 2012 , 2012 r2 have sites attempting print such queue results in access denied errors. at first suspected incorrect ordering of dacls between working , problematic queues, @ 1 site removing , re-adding application packages principal resolved problem. in case 1 , 3 reversed below: working: (a;oiio;rpwpsdrcwdwo;;;ac) (a;;swrc;;;ac) (a;ciio;rc;;;ac) problematic: (a;ciio;rc;;;ac) (a;;swrc;;;ac) (a;oiio;rpwpsdrcwdwo;;;ac) note these set windows, not us. other sites show no dacl differences or other differences , still don't work. problem seems common built-in drivers, instance "hp color laserjet 2700 pcl6 class driver" on server 2012 r2. can confirm bug in 2012 , whether there's work-around? bug fixed in 2012/2012 r2 update 3139649  - optional update available now. also fixed in server 2016. many @ ms genuinely

LBFO Issue on 2012 R2

hi, i'm having issue new lbfo team on 2012 r2 on 2 servers. i've created 2 other teams on each server, reason 3rd team not work. servers hp dl580 gen8. nics multiple hp ethernet 1gb 4-port 331t. driver version 17.0.0.3. servers in process of being built new hyper-v failover cluster. the 3 lbfo teams: vm (nics vm 1 , vm 2) - going different switch (cisco, 3750 if recall) that not configured teaming (as far know), team configured switch independent dynamic. appears working fine. hv_csv (nics hv_csv 1 , hv_csv 2) - connected cisco x. switch configured etherchannel. team configured lacp dynamic. appears working fine. hv_lm (nics hv_lm 1 , hv_lm 2) - connected different physical cisco switches, part of same stack (i think) hv_csv switch. switch configured etherchannel. team configured lacp dynamic. not working. 1 adapter shows under teaming, other showing faulted due lacp negotiation. can't ping other server same config on ip address assigned nic (same issue in

2008 Server & Win 7

our windows 7 computers not synchronizing correctly our 2008 server.   when files made available offline files not showing on server.   how can resolved? hi,   it seems have issue of syncing offline files windows server 2008. understand, can make shared files offline on windows 7, after made modification, while re-connected windows 7 windows server 2008, shared files not updated, newly modified files can’t seen on windows server 2008. if misunderstand, please feel free let me know.   before going further, collect more information propose following suggestions in advance:   1.        is there specific error message in sync center? please check event viewer , see if error logged.   2.        can other client machines synchronize offline files correctly windows server 2008? if have windows xp/vista client machine in environment, please make shared files offline on windows xp/vista , see how synchronizes. identify whether issue related client side or server sid

what WSUS updates do you automatically accept and why?

hi, just wanted ask guys updates you've decided autoaccept , reason behind autoacceptance is. considering autoaccepting updates - not sure updates definetly not screw system - updates absolutely not want autoaccept. hi, just wanted ask guys updates you've decided autoaccept , reason behind autoacceptance is. considering autoaccepting updates - not sure updates definetly not screw system - updates absolutely not want autoaccept. auto approve definition updates in our environment. specifically, forefront client security definitions. Windows Server  >  WSUS

Viewing JPG and GIF files causes server crash (Windows Server 2008)

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i am working in office windows server 2008 , having problem right clicking images , choosing preview or open ie crash our server, has wait 3 minutes on.  searched 2 hours , cant find info on problem online.  has experienced problem server 2008?  seems consistent , has happened on various pictures (jpg, gif) point had install third party image viewer - problem still there , , accidentally crashes us.    i have tested 3 times affects when crashes - far 3 3, don't think it's randomly occuring although i'm not sure if every image causes it. hi, have installed desktop experience server 2008? default, feature not installed on windows server 2008. however, can impact performance when open image. please install feature, see if issue still persists. if hang on problem still exists, please try boot server clean boot. steps clean boot : 1. click start -> run …->type msconfig , press enter 2. click services tab , select hide microsoft servic

Virtual Machine server on HyperV disconnects from the network

i have issue 1 of virtual machine on hyperv server. 1 virtual server disconnects server time time. tried pinging server external machine in lan , getting error "request timed out" . i tried pinging virtual server in same node , ping request successful without issues. as server having problem database server of time when user works on application gets disconnects. a prompt reply highly appreciated. hi, 1. update physical nic drivers latest version 2. if newest drivers doesn't - try disable vmq (set-netadaptervmq -name <name> -enabled $false)  http://opsmgr.ru/ Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

time skew problems between joined clients and DC in another country ( another time zone )

hi all we know if time skew between clients , domain controller more 5 minutes , there problems .  so should if have domain in 1 country , have clients in country (another time zone ) should joined domain ? thanks  computers in workgroup time syncronization external time source or master browser computer. once connect machine domain, machine use domain controller time source. domain controller holds pdc emulator role targeted.   http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc786897(ws.10).aspx http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816042   mcts - please remember click “mark answer” on post helps you, , click “unmark answer” if marked post not answer question. can beneficial other community members reading thread. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Windows 2012 Hyper-V Cluster CSV Volume

hi all, quick question: when created cluster shared volume on new windows 2012 two-node hyper-v cluster, noticed did not create path on c: drive expecting; i.e.; c:\clusterstorage\volume1 instead created c:\clusterstorage  i thought add cluster shared volumes action should have created volume1 folder under c:\clusterstorage folder , create volume2 folder if added csv. happens now? create volume1 folder myself , proceed creation of virtual machines in folder? feedback appreciated. thanks. hi, it not create folder such volume1 until add disk cluster shared volumes.   Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)

Office 365 edit user details using powershell

hi, i trying write short script add mobile numbers multiple office365 users. each time run script different results. work, looks work nothing, , says 'the command run user ** not changed' could please let me know wrong script - new powershell! import-csv c:\telephone.csv | foreach{set-user $_.accountname -mobilephone $._mobilephone} many thanks hope in hybrid , ad not overwriting mobile phone number. sync interval if so. what happens if 1 user? set-user -identity chenv -mobilephone '123456' -verbose let know regards chen v [mcts sharepoint 2010] Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Non expiring passwords

can give me valid reasons, perhaps "top 5" why domain level passwords made exempt password expiry policies. can explain me in management speak not hi techie ad speak, can understand pressures faced admins , why in 5 scenarios password expiry valid , not admin making excuses he/she doesnt have change load of passwords @ regular intervals. many thanks for security reasons the password expiry policy depeloyed.however users(normally top management) can set password never expire ad users , computers in user properties check box password never expires. you can set prompt user change password before expiration before x days user can rest password.if password not change after notification date expire admin has rest password of user manually. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc783344(v=ws.10).aspx normally password never expire set on account used in application syncronisation ad. user id set in windows service or application service. exceptional users(no

Unable to retrieve parent in active directory

i retrieve user (call usera) from active directory exists in domain in users subdirectory. try remove user ad doing dim theparent directoryentry = usera.parent theparent.children.remove(usera) this fails because when @ parent node in watch window in visual studio, of members cominterop.exception. has experienced before? prvileges problem or else? charlie please post you question here in msdn forum , seek there help http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en/vssetup/threads http://www.virmansec.com/blogs/skhairuddin Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Pasos para habilitar Permisos a usuarios remotos desde windows server2003r2

buenos dias. pasa lo siguiente ingrese laborar en una compañia donde manejan como servidor windows server 2003r2 la anterior persona de sistemas restringio muchos permisos usuarios y esta creandome conflictos al momento de ejecutar x funciones en los pc ejm quito el panel de control los equipos remotos y locales como podria hacer para encontrar exactamente donde estan esos permisos para poder habilitarlos lo pregunto ya que no estoy muy seguro y no quiero ocasionar un daño .......... agradeciendo su ayuda   gracias... bueno tienes dos opciones, primero descargas la gpmc y lo instalas, o bien, realizas lo siguiente. abre en herramientas administrativas la opcion usuarios y equipos de active directory, alli debes realizar clic derecho y presiona en propiedades luego vas ver una solapa que dice directiva de grupo. bueno alli estaria la gpo que se esta aplicando al dominio, simplemente tendria que apretar en esa gpo (que por lo general es la default) y en edtir, y buscas los pasos que te

Help : Network Infrastructure in a Retail organization (Set-up)

dear all,  ok . more of broad question  - please need possible idea on how solve problem. haven’t done before more of high level. the situation ok theres 1 established site company a., (a retail company) in new york,  have ad, exchange ,vpn , set up. have planned set company b in texas. new site have own domain name want share resources company a. ok these 2 different locations. the question now question , in terms of networking – how able link these 2 sites since in different locations(of course can’t run fiber op cable new york texas) secondly relationship in terms of domain link? trust? many im open hint please.  regards, massontech hi, question 1: how able link these 2 sites since in different locations. suggest use site-to-site vpn connections, such dial-up line uses short-distance wan links local internet service provider (isp) instead of expensive long-distance wan links. may reference link below detailed information about: implementing sit

Resetting Home Drive Permissions PS Script

have client messed home drive permissions. root folder had domain users - read / write ntfs permissions, when ever users home folder created, inherited permission. so, on domain has access everyone's home drives. have run in issue in past, , found script while (see below) works wonders. goes through , grants full access permissions each user, on own folder. problem is, not remove domain users group, has full access. there can add take care of this?  other way have done before set ntfs permissions on root folder containing home drive folders domain admins have full access, no other permissions set. sharing everyone, should be. then, check box replace child items, each home drive folder has same permissions root - domain admins only, run script , adds each user proper permissions folder. problem method takes forever, there close tb of data in folder , take incredibly long time. also, users in company access data throughout week, including weekends, moment of time

Appending to pre-existing csv via Export-csv switch

how append csv file exists without overwriting initial data?  essentially, want write powershell code to append data an existing csv file or a building a new csv file without overwriting existing data when error encountered.  code below continues overwrite itself. $credentials = get-credential domain\user_id $servers = get-content .\servers.txt foreach ($serveroccurrence in $servers) {    try{    get-wmiobject -class win32_service -computername $serveroccurrence -credential $credentials -erroraction stop|where-object {$_.name -like "sym*"}|select-object -property __server, name, startmode, startname, state, pathname | export-csv drft11-28-2012-v.csv -notypeinformation    }    catch{       write-host "couldn't contact server " $serveroccurrence -foregroundcolor green       continue    } } however, if run get-wmiobject command itself, seems works fine.  let  me know thoughts get-wmiobject -class win32_service -computername (get-co