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Moving AD Server to Remote Site and Change IP Address

hai, i have installed additional domain controller. want move ad server remote location , need change ip address according site. dns active director integrated and site ip address reachable current site. is recommended? should manually edit dns , srv records manuall after moving it???? please advise   chandru ct. mcitp actually, steps changing ip of dc documented in below links. moving domain controller different site http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc739015%28ws.10%29.aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc794722%28ws.10%29.aspx   regards mvp-directory services   awinish vishwakarma| check blog disclaimer: posting provided as-is no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

PVLANs and external access

hi, i got pvlans working internally following this  guide . the issue i'm having vms cannot communicate outside world. there settings should apply? my network layout is vm -> virtual switch -> hp nic -> draytek 2860 my virtual switch getting ip address draytek when set share management os, vm not any ideas? hi tomg101, please detail configuration of your  vm/host/vswitch . for troubleshooing please try test that wether these vms can ip without pvlan configuration (just configure vlan). after enabling vlan , the corresponding physical port need configured , please refer following links: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/adamfazio/archive/2008/11/14/understanding-hyper-v-vlans.aspx http://blogs.technet.com/b/chrad/archive/2009/06/24/buzz-getting-vlan-trunking-working-with-hyper-v.aspx best regards elton ji we trying better understand customer views on social support experience, participation in interview project appreciated if have time. helping

Position a windows form with Powershell

hi there i have : void] [system.reflection.assembly]::loadwithpartialname("system.windows.forms") [void] [system.reflection.assembly]::loadwithpartialname("system.drawing") $objform = new-object system.windows.forms.form $objform.text = "select computer" $objform.size = new-object system.drawing.size(300,200) $objform.startposition = "centerscreen" the not seem other value "centerscreen" can find, so! my question is........ is possible use object properties? system.windows.forms.position( 10 , 22 ) i want able position input box. thanks       hello, if can helpful, there free powershell gui generator primal script. need put in code.. http://www.primaltools.com/downloads/communitytools/ scroll down , for  primalforms community edition primalforms community edition free gui builder tool powershell users. edits , stores windows forms in native xml format , generates powershell code on demand. sam

Looking for clarification on multiple dfs folder targets

we're in process of rebuilding our file server holds our user , group home directories. we've got home directories setup on 3 drives, e, f , h. thought cool setup namespace, add folder called userhome , add my 3 drives targets. i'm beginning see dfs won't work way. looks can have 1 target per server folder. true? love idea of creating userhome root have many drives under it. our home drive mappings easier way. orange county district attorney hi, it seems create path contain 3 drives, when users accessing \\domain.com\userhome\<username>, can home folder whatever drive located. correct? if not able this. referral targets should have same content (for failover purpose). if create subfolders under userhome like  \\domain.com\userhome\drivee , \\domain.com\userhome\drivef  and \\domain.com\userhome\driveh , work not @ all. technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our support, please contact tnmff@microsoft.com.

Failed Remote Desktop authenticatoins are not in Security Log

i trying verify failed access (via remote desktop) windows 7 wyse thin client (on the domain) to other machines on domain being logged. domain controller server 2012 , using advanced auditing settings offered in gpmc @ domain level. when open remote desktop connection thin client to either workstation on domain or domain controller (as admin) , try purposely enter bad password for the domain user can not seem find failed security event in log on dc or workstation. expect @ least shown on dc. however, when same process above , enter username know incorrect , not domain user random password, failed event logged in security log on dc both failed 4325 , 4776. any reason why non-domain or non-accounts failed remote desktop login events being generated on dc security logs? also appears that failed authentications for domain accounts at actual physical thin client get logged fine, not when using remote desktop. my advanced audit settings authentication follows:      account

Policy-based QoS not applying

i have gpo applying policy-based qos mark dfsr.exe (replication traffic). the policy shows in gpresult output netmon shows packets being marked dscp 0 in ip header.     server has been rebooted.  don't see errors in log.   use same technique mark lync voice traffic , works.     i wondered if difference dfsr.exe system process, not user process.   test, tried marking ping.exe - no difference.  packet scheduler enabled in nic.    have manually (not gpo-enabled) same on our lync vms. where else should look? this policy: qos policies policy name dscp dfs replication (server-to-server) 10 protocol: tcp application: dfsr.exe source ip: destination ip: source port: destination port: do-cc-qossettings-v0.2 the netmon trace shows this: ipv4: src = xxxxx, dest = yyyy, next protocol = tcp, packet id = 25497, total ip length = 176 + versions: ipv4, internet protocol; header length = 20 - differentiatedservicesfield: dscp

AD Quieries when not a member of the domain

i working on assessment scripts.  example collecting dacl's ad object , reporting on them.  able authenticate , query acl's, when try resolve sid using code: $id = new-object system.security.principal.securityidentifier($sid) $user = $id.translate( [system.security.principal.ntaccount]) $user.value the above code works champ if run domain member system. my guess there enviromental varbiles or namespace varibles not setting, ideas on be?   thanks   hi,   thanks posting here.   so error prompt did when try form non-domain joined host ?   thanks.   tiger li 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  > 

bcdedit commands not working

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i trying use bcdedit within powershell window. powershell window launched administrator, has privileges, , other privileged commands appear work fine. seems bcdedit not working in powershell window. ps c:\users\administrator> bcdedit /copy {current} /d new copy command specified not valid. run "bcdedit /?" command line assistance. parameter incorrect. if issue exact same command command window, works fine. c:\windows\system32>bcdedit /copy {current} /d new entry copied {30070d01-4e58-11e4-a80d-fc88c48f0475}. have same issue other bcdedit commands, not all, some, such set , delete; seems read commands work fine update don't.  there special have bcdedit work within powershell window?  have tried on windows 8.1, windows 10, windows server 2012 r2, , windows server 2016 same results.  it's not big of deal have open command window, seems little strange. . : | : . : | : . tim you might able around adding cmd /c command. that's how use mkli

2008 R2 Unidentified Network after Reboot

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hi, we have 2 new servers running server 2008 r2 , first noticed problem connecting them rdp after reboot.  problem firewall not permit access because nla service not identify on local domain network.  after updating firmware on system (hp dl380) , nic (broadcom nc series) , installing latest nic driver, still experiencing problem of being able connect after reboot.  while can disable firewall, not preferred. seems have occurred after installing hyper-v.  if remove hyper-v problem seems go away.  using single nic, no teaming, etc.  other unused nics disabled.  appreciated.  thanks.   enable below option using secpol.msc, check have assign proper default gateway on nic. check blog article. for hyper-v queries, post here. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverhyperv/threads   thanks   Windows Server  > 

VHD on network drive

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are there dangers in hosting our virtual machine vhd's on network drive within same datacenter? have multiple host servers , storage server. have begun testing durability moving of virtual machines vhd's storage server , cannot pick  and noticable issues performance wise concerned having multiple vhd's open on network may degrade network performance or cause damage vhd if in event host account connect vhd. i understand other option create iscsi drives - concern we'll putting vhd's in vhd not make sense me.  as kind of setup nothing new, correct way manage this? hi tim, thanks reply. i have had setup smb not think setup smb applications normal smb share. how difference make? assume underlying technology same specific preferences?  i create new smb application shares , migrate data. single smb 3.0 share not fault-tolerant if goes wrong storage vm big "kaboom". clustered smb 3.0 shares ca (continuously available) fault-tolerant. generic sh

Local device name is already in use. This connection has not been restored.

desktops - xp (all sps , updates installed) server 2008 (all sps , updtes installed)  server running vm ware.  this issue occurs on 1 server. login script maps drive on start t:.  mapping appears connected (no red x) but when users try access drive error message. "an error occured while reconneting: . . . .microsoft windows network: device name in use.  connection has not been restored." it occurs randomly among 20 users.  1 or 2 out of 20 may have or may not occur @ all.  when 1 users having issue others continue work fine. shut down , restart fixes (sometimes more 1 shut down , restart)  have tried disconnecting drive and running login script doesn't work. logon script: net time \\nycfs4 /set /y net use j: \\nycfs4\users /y net use l: \\nycfs4\data /y net use m: \\nycmail\d-market /y net use n: \\nycmail\data /y net use t: \\tessi-database\tessitura /y net use p: \\nycfs6\auctionserver /y for each drive letter add; net use x: /dele

Powershell - Find members of local admin account in "Servers" OU

i have ou called "servers" find users member of local administrator account of each computerobject in "servers" ou. this should easy case powershell. i have saved in csv file, servername / computername, real name of user, , samaccount name. search ad, collect local admin group info , generate email alert – powershell script Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Some computers not showing up when browsing network neighborhood but can still connect

we implemented windows 2008r2 server in addition our current windows 2003 server. plan migrate roles 2008r2 , remove 2003. since implemented, users have started complaining when browse network neighborhood, not computers show up. @ same time put in 2008r2 server, installed dozen new computers windows 7. these computers seem show consistently when browsing, windows xp computers not. can still connect these machines "manually" using \\computername\sharename , cumbersome non-techie users. btw of these computers members of same domain. 2003 server still handles dns/dhcp/operations master functions. any appreciated! hi, whether clients in same subnet? please have check. also check if computer browser service , server service enabled on windows 2008 r2. you should enable "turn on network discovery" on windows 2008 r2 in network , sharing center.   detailed information please refer article: how computer browser service works http://technet.microsoft

how to log the access of a share

hi guys, my question quite easy: there way log access  shares of fileserver? at end want read eventlog mom email if (from admins) accesses share of our ceo's or that. actually can see successful audit @ eventlog, no relation accessed folder. thanks in advance, johnny enable auditing. create script/application/task/service triggers alert whenever user (apart admins) accesses audited folder. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/301640 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc784387.aspx regards, salvador manaois iii mcse mcsa ceh mcitp | enterprise/server admin bytes & badz : http://badzmanaois.blogspot.com Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

reverse lookup zones on multi domain IP subnets

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server 2008 r2. i've got dc @ 2 sites. 1 of sites contains file server , dc only. other site has file server, dc, , contain user computers. sites on entirely different subnets , there site site vpn tunnel between sites. site contains user computers has second domain (and forest) totally separate one. *other* domain holds dhcp server. of course dhcp server out isn't big deal since site relatively small , there's enough ip's go around. but how dns reverse lookups zones? ...specifically if allow unauthoritative updates. know we'll junk other domain it...? tia! ok so, reverse lookup zones, if allow unsecured updates will definitely allow computer on network register record.  if not big deal having records fine.  there no technical reason not so.  this more of security concept whether or not allow unsecured updates.  you can consider enabling dns aging , scavenging if have not done @ least can purge stale records on time. guides , tutorials, visit i

WDS to deploy Hyper-V Servers and VMs

i have several physical servers deploy in future. the physical server have hyper-v , 3 pre-configured/syspreped  vms , of course physical server "syspreped" too. i´ts fine deploy using wds? it´s ok, deploy sysprepd physical hyper-v server via wds? it´s ok, deploy sysprepd physical hyper-v server 3 syspreped vms inside it? hi fborup, are trying run sysprep server installed hyper-v role new server installation? microsoft not support use of sysprep computer has been running in production extended period of time , run sysprep create new image or clone computer. sysprep designed prepare new installations of windows imaging. after server 2008 hyper-v can sysprep hyper-v server sysprep doesn’t supported virtual network on hyper-v. must delete virtual networks before run sysprep tool. the related kb: sysprep support server roles http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh824835.aspx unsupported sysprep scenarios http://support.microsoft.com/kb/828287

DSquery computer from a workgroup machine

hello scripting guy, i have requirement in company have query our ad existance of computer account when machine not joined domain(workgroup) , if account doenot exist, exit domain join process. copied dsquery.exe , dsquery.dll windows 7 64 bit machine's system32 folder , copied dsquery.exe.mui en-us folder in system32. after dsquery working not sure how can query machine name workgroup computer , creds feed in. eg: dsquery computer -name testmachine -s testdc -d contoso.com -u contoso\testuser -p password#1 but parameter incorrect error. not sure format should use feed -d , -s , user account use in -u (should domain admin or normal domain account) please !!! arun hi, thanks posting. if machine in domain, run dsquery and other need install the  remote server administration tools windows 7, you can download same here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=7887 hope helps. regards. we trying better understand customer views on

Active Directory Groups Reporting

i looking report on nested groups non-local domain ( cross domain, cross forest groups nested in particular domain ) any thoughts ? thanks billion .. take existing solution such as: http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/get-nested-group-15f725f2 , filter out local groups sid, tell belong local domain. enfo zipper christoffer andersson – principal advisor http://blogs.chrisse.se - directory services blog Windows Server  >  Directory Services

SCM and MDT

hello, have installed security compliance manager on wds/mdt server. possible import cab file or security settings mdt image? yes , no.  mdt not natively aware of scm security packages no.  however, think can still achieve objective.  make sure using current version of scm released web , leverage localgpo tool build transportable package.  trick cannot use localgpo , execute on network.  perhaps can stage localgpo on file syste of reference image c:\tools , add task sequence in build run command install localgpo. supporting link http://blogs.technet.com/b/secguide/archive/2011/07/05/scm-v2-beta-localgpo-rocks.aspx Windows Server  >  Setup Deployment

Fixed vs Dynamic Benchmarks, fixed is slower

in past i've never noticed gain going fixed disk on dynamic decided put test. tested 2 different disk arrays, 1 slow sata using storage spaces (raid1+0) , using ssd in straight raid 0. each array has 4 disks. each connected on sata600. speed of disks doesn't matter, want find out if fixed faster dynamic. i'm using crystal disk mark 4.0.1 x64 inside vm. ran 2 tests each, 3 passes 1gb file. on 2012 r2 , vhdx.  i first tested ssd , after results thought maybe ssd since disks fast anyway. maybe no latency wipes out performance loss overhead of dynamic. dynamic test 1    sequential read (q= 32,t= 1) :  5568.709 mb/s   sequential write (q= 32,t= 1) :   662.037 mb/s   random read 4kib (q= 32,t= 1) :   139.494 mb/s [ 34056.2 iops]  random write 4kib (q= 32,t= 1) :   123.682 mb/s [ 30195.8 iops]          sequential read (t= 1) :   579.854 mb/s         sequential write (t= 1) :   576.732 mb/s    random read 4kib (q= 1,t= 1) :    19.219 mb/s [  4692.1 iops]  

Windows Server 2008 R2

hi, i'm new here , first post please go easy. basically issue have installation of windows server 2008 r2 x64 testing things with. the issue did windows update on server , got 5 out of 17 updates installed. now waited extrmeley longtime , decided @ event viewer find following: "the windows modules installer service terminated unexpedtly. has done xx times" the next event in viewer is: the windows modules installer service entered running state. under application log getting: faulting applivation name: trustedinstaller.exe version: 6.1.7600.16385 (with nunch of other stuff uncessary type?)   i cancelled update , restarted server. same thing happening. service keeps crashing , restarting , taking out trustedinstaller.exe it. i've done reading "here , there" find out stuck on update , pending xml file. cant figure out how stop service crashing , restarting taking out trustedinstaller app. the resources on server getting chewed every ,

how to get list of active users with the details like samaccountname, name, department, job tittle, email in active directoy?

how list of active users details samaccountname, name, department, job tittle, email in active directoy? i not comfortable command line there free tool called adinfo may like http://www.cjwdev.co.uk/software/adreportingtool/info.html best regards, sandesh dubey. mcse|mcsa:messaging|mcts|mcitp:enterprise adminitrator | blog disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

New DFS rep server with same name

hi, just want 100% sure on one. i have 3 servers replicating. if take 1 out of replication group, rebuild server same name before , add back, data been seen removed , such remove data other 2 servers or start if it's new replication group? i jittery around data on dfs want 100% sure. jas hi jas, thanks post. for theoretically, replication should still work. in replication group under connections tab, disable dfs-r connection of remote sending member, re-enable. however, not recommend since several problems on the operation. start with a new replication group. remove old data, rename new old,  add new , initial replication. besides, may refer thread discussed befoe. move dfs new server same name upgrade windows 2008 windows 2012 https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windows/en-us/3093197f-e8d4-4c67-b514-5e85e94a4e9c/move-dfs-to-new-server-with-same-name-but-upgrade-from-windows-2008-to-windows-2012?forum=winserverfiles best regards, mary dong plea

PDF Programs in the Background

we have pair of servers number of remote users log into.  windows 2008r2, pretty decent setup.  issue users complaining how slow adobe reader , nuance's pdf converter take come first time.  after program loaded, .pdfs come fine, if program closed or not open yet....  possibly less of issue except remoting servers use .pdfs heavily. so, asked find out if possible have programs either continuously running, or running in background.  asking questions of adobe.... not help. now, tried "start /b 'unc path' pdf converter, no go, , not notice difference in behavior if try same adobe. so, research shows might possible run executable service, using sc.exe command.  create behavior desired, or there better route take?  , if work, need implement in administrator's login, or each individually? thanks help! adobe lot of pre-flight checking prior startup - , bit wobbly within rdp there option reconnect disconnected session - put load on server might have impact

Dual boot problem: PC not booting windows server 2003

just installed windows 7 on pc windows server 2003 installed . now, though boot menu shows earlier version of windows windows 7 entering earlier version meant server 2003 not loads server os, instead initial screen of server os loading comes , freezes dim light. not loading. win 7 loads nicely. in msconfig utility in win 7, the  earlier version option not there. please suggest corrective steps asap. regards, xploreraj [ps. please excuse if posted on wrong forum or thread] hello, the issue has been solved . intention windows server 2003 boot-ability back, , yes achieved @ cost of windows 7 boot option, priority due sap installed. so how did solve it. downloaded windows server 2003 image, put bootable flash drive (referred to: http://www.eeeguides.com/2007/11/installing-windows-xp-from-usb-thumb.html ). 1. put flash drive usb slot , started computer, pressed  f12  key , entered boot menu. 2. entered  recovery  console pressing  r . 3. entered " text

Active directory accounts are getting disabled automatically what could be the problem?

active directory accounts getting disabled automatically? i have 12 ou's , accounts not ou specific.  of 2000 user accounts have, happening 12 accounts. again, thank reply. verify. if auditing not working, cumbersome locate cause of issue. can still come know changes performing using repadmin /showobjmeta cmd. can tell on dc & time changes being performed. find out who, impossible w/o audit logs. http://briandesmond.com/blog/viewing-the-history-of-a-group-rsquo-s-membership/ http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc742104%28v=ws.10%29.aspx there can schedule task or else account being expired. awinish vishwakarma - mvp my blog: awinish.wordpress.com disclaimer posting provided as-is no warranties/guarantees , confers no rights. Windows Server  > 

Can't Install Windows 10 1607 virtual machine Guest on Server 2008 R2 Host

trying install new windows 10 1607 enterprise os virtual machine using hyper v on server 2008 r2 host. when start installer windows logo 5 seconds. then screen goes blank / black. i expect see windows installer options select installation language, region , keyboard settings. see black screen. i following errors in event viewer. application , services logs -> microsoft -> windows -> hyper-v-worker -> admin event id: 23014 device 'microsoft synthetic display controller' in 'testwindows10' loaded has different version server. server version 3.0 client version 3.5 (virtual machine id 6c2f809f-69a0-4fed-a099-b1f64c57ad79). device work, unsupported configuration. means technical support not provided until problem resolved. fix problem, upgrade integration services. upgrade, connect virtual machine , select insert integration services setup disk action menu. event id: 12540 'testwindows10' device microsoft synthetic display cont

how to connect to all computers in a domain on windows server 2008 R2.

hi gurus, i have windows 2008 r2 server domain controller connected 7 computers. i can remote in server , firewall (sonicwall). i can't connect connected desktops remotely. when remote in server, can see connected computers , when in select of them , right click on computer , select option remotely connect computer, have no luck connecting of them, any clue missing, able rdp 2 of them inside office these computers not out side. thanks in advance mih hi, please compare connection settings between working , non-working computers. connect computer using remote desktop connection https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/17463/windows-7-connect-to-another-computer-remote-desktop-connection <<< able rdp 2 of them inside office these computers not outside.>>> by default, windows remote desktop work on local network. access remote desktop on internet, you’ll need use vpn or forwarding ports on router+rd gateway. best regards, alvin wang ple

External switch connectivity issues on Windows 8.1

hello, i have problem driving me crazy few days now. have windows 8.1 enterprise desktop pc hyper-v installed on it. have created external virtual switch in hyper-v manager , connected 1 , physical wired network adapter. have ticked checkbox allow management host share adapter. have installed windows 2008 r2 standard vm on , connected network adapter external virtual switch. the problem: the host has internet , lan connectivity. vm has no internet nor lan connectivity, able ping host. host can ping vm. vm not receive ip address via dhcp (yes there dhcp server active in our lan) assigning static ip address vm not work (it can ping host, not lan or internet). it seems external virtual switch acting internal one. atleast, shows same behaviour. network card in desktop intel 82578dm wired network card. what doing wrong here? using exact same setup on our 2012 datacenter servers working fine. there maybe wrong network adapter driver? usually, first thing try delete virt

RTF File content search is not working on Shared Drive

hi all, i using windows 2008 r2 server. mapped drive network share  when search files content  in mapped drive getting result except rtf file format content unable results. windows indexing disabled. windows search disabled.  i have copied rtf file local drive on server can't content search results rtf files. other format files getting content search results. thanks & regards sundarraj s hi sundarraj s, thanks post. >windows indexing disabled. >windows search disabled. you enable. in general, rft file should supported in windows index service. please try using search , indexing troubleshooter fix problem. makes sure windows search service running, , checks see whether have correct permissions search directories on computer. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/mats/windows_search?wa=wsignin1.0 http://www.thewindowsclub.com/fix-repair-broken-windows-search-windows-7-easily please note: since web site not hosted microsoft, link may chang

dhcp to give adresses only to domain computers?

hi all, i'm looking way assign dhcp adresses computers members of domain , trusted domain ( don't want a rogue laptop adress when hook on wired network) is there can through gpo or something? thanks in advance tips! hello, depending on os version can use mac address based filtering: http://blogs.technet.com/teamdhcp/archive/2007/10/03/dhcp-server-callout-dll-for-mac-address-based-filtering.aspx best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Network Infrastructure Servers

Domain Rename + Hyper-V Cluster

hello,  we have hyper-v cluster 6 hosts in our domain. there's necessity rename cluster... domain name has underscores in prevents moving exchange 2010. impact hyper-v cluster? suppose not straightforward? supported? input appreciated. btw, have production servers on hyper-v cluster (including dc) , have physical dc well.  thanks, venkat hello, just other servers hyper-v servers , clusternode domain computer objects. think there nothing special hyper-v had consider. there article on technet renaming domain: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc816848(ws.10).aspx regards, peter Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

Hyper-v replication broken - Hyper-V failed to enable replication for virtual machine The connection with the server was terminated abnormally (0x00002EFE)

1) we had pair of server 2012 physical servers hyper-v , replicating properly. these servers members of domain 2 domain controllers domain residing on 2 hyper-v servers. 2) we created 2 new vm domain controllers domain b on 2 hyper-v hosts. 3) 2 hyper-v hosts moved domain domain b. we no longer establish hyper-v replication betwbetween hyper-v host machines. - following error:  hyper-v failed enable replication virtual machine 'xxx': connection server terminated abnormally (0x00002efe). (virtual machine id xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx) any ideas?  ready to rebuild hyper-v host machines. problem solved!! we using proxy server, , reason proxy bypass local addresses needed list proxy bypass name (*.company.local) , existing proxy bypass had bypass ip address listed (192.168.0.*). we able ping between servers name , ip address hyper-v not connect. Windows Server

GPO logonscript not running when logging in using wifi

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we've created few logonscripts run company-wide, apparently users connect wireless network when logging in not affected logon script. assume because connection wireless network initialized after logging in, logonscript never executed. is there (proper) way execute logonscripts when network initialized, , still have fast logon/cached credentials enabled? or delay execution of logon scripts in other way? hi, thanks posting issue in forum. regarding current issue, suggest try refer following similar threads troubleshooting. problem running gp startup scripts on wireless devices http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/83f36e1d-c1cb-48f2-82da-7ff5e2cd923e/problem-running-gp-startup-scripts-on-wireless-devices wireless logon script http://www.edugeek.net/forums/scripts/52057-wireless-logon-script.html hope helps. best regards, andy qi technet subscriber support if technet subscription user , have feedback on ou

Could any one suggest/guide me in upgrading Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition Sp2 to Windows Server 2012 Standard Edition.

my company in verge upgrade ibm cognos bi 8.4 to ibm cognos bi 10.2 version. current setup ibm cognos bi 8.4 follows: database server ( ms sql server 2005 standard edition ): windows server 2003 standard edition sp2 intel xeon cpu 3.6 ghz 4 gb ram, 1465 gb hdd reporting/application server(ibm cognos bi 8.4) windows server 2003 standard edition sp2 intel xeon cpu 3.6 ghz 4 gb ram, 1tb hdd we have plans update os , ms sql server though. my questions follows: 1) possible to upgrade windows server 2003 standard edition sp2 windows server 2012 standard? 2) possible upgrade ms sql server 2005 ms sql server 2012 standard 3) there better approach upgrade windows server 2003 , ms sql server 2005 standard editions? thanks in advance. you can directly upgrade 2003 2012. dfl should 2003.also need 64 bit hardware coz 2012 not support 32 bit hardware. you need separate hardware upgration. need build & deploy new 2012 dc. install replica windows server 2

Remote desktop not working after upgrade to Windows 10 Pro (former Windows 8, no problems)

hi, i experience similar problems in post: http://superuser.com/questions/952309/windows-10-remote-desktop-not-working-properly-the-remote-desktop-services-is-c can fixed, because entering credentials 4 times bit after couple of months. j. hi, it seems others having same issue. here similar thread below: issues windows 10 remote desktop https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/701ed739-ffcf-4894-8561-5830d02f56fd/issues-with-windows-10-remote-desktop?forum=win10itprosetup please disable firewall on both machines (rds server , windows 10 client) see happens. in addition, may check terminal services related logs see whether useful information logged, can found under: event viewer -> applications , services logs\ microsoft\ windows. best regards, amy please remember mark replies answers if , un-mark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com .

9._Find the best summary routes

find best summary routes following: each best summary route, find range of ip addresses . 172.16.0.0/14 172.20.0.0/14 172.24.0.0/14 172.28.0.0/14 172.16.0.0/12. this posting provided no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. ahmed malek my website link my linkedin profile my mvp profile Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Internet Faxing thru 2008 SBS with WS2008 Terminal server as client

hi folks, i on merry way installing , configuring sbs 2008 fax service on small business server adding users, configuring modems , wonderful in life. :-) went 2008 64 bit terminal server, logged in , launched outlook 2007 , tried create new internet fax. happiness gone! there onlt error stating faxing not supported on 64 bit platform.  oh ____! what? cant scrap ts. there workaround? thanks -joe hi,   thanks post.   from description, understand error message stating faxing not supported on 64 bit platform received when creating fax outlook 2007 on win 2008 64bit terminal server.   to isolate exact problem, need confirm following questions:   1. exact error message? please collect screen shot of error.   how capture screenshot: ======================= a. please press print screen key (putsch) on keyboard. b. click start, click run, type mspaint, , click ok. c. in paint, click paste under edit menu, click save under file menu, type file name screenshot, choose jpeg "s

How to verify if ADFS enable Assertion Encryption?

is there way determine if  adfs sso site enabled encrypted assertion? this posting provided as-is no warranties/guarantees , confers no rights. this seems more suitable ad fs forum: http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en/geneva/ best regards, sandesh dubey. mcse|mcsa:messaging|mcts|mcitp:enterprise adminitrator | blog disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

3000483 - What happens if we harden and unpatched client connects?

so if send out patch servers , clients, enable hardening on clients in group policy, happens if system hasn't been on network in while , had not received patch yet system center connects , gets updated group policy? will break, or ignored until system current? i tested today in lab environment. ad server , few other servers had patches, created gpo , pushed , updated patched servers. verified worked expected , brought un-patched system online. server had no issues browsing shares , getting assigned group policies. Windows Server  >  Security

how we can Automate our windows server ?

hi, i want to  automate windows server , virtual machine disk space usage, resources usage, service health , want automate ms exchange server ? can 1 share process or guideline examples. thanks hi you can automation of windows environment through power of powershell means powershell scripts, can monitor cpu, hard disk, memory usage, virtual machine if talk hyper-v. you have write powershell script per requirement can schedule them in windows task scheduler if want daily, weekly , monthly notification of different health related objects. similarly can monitor exchange dag, databases health, email queue, exchange environment health , more, depend wanted monitor schedule scripts on email notifications. for monitoring ms infra can setup scom monitor each service health status of ms exchange , more devices @ network. hope understand. regards. h.shakir Windows Server

Windows Account Lockout

hello i've been trying several days see why 1 users account keeps getting lockout. have windows 2003 servic pack 2, users has windows 7 desktop , windows 8 laptop.we clean cache on both computers, checked , removed viruses both , reformated windows 8 laptop thought may have been issue. so far seems locked daily , find answers please hi, posting in microsoft technet forums. following links might useful during troubleshooting: troubleshooting account lockout http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc773155(v=ws.10).aspx account locked out troubleshooting http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/4585.account-locked-out-troubleshooting.aspx regards kevin Windows Server  >  Security

Can 2008 Terminal Server Farm have 2008 R2 servers in it

i have three 2008 standard servers load balanced in farm session broker.  can add in windows 2008 r2 server part of farm , have coesist load balancing , current 2008 license server without issues?  or should install new server 2008 standard instead of r2?  i have few different load balanced clusters of servers running 2003r2, 2008, , 2008r2.  share same session broker , use same licensing server without issue.  advise not mix different versions of windows in same load balanced cluster sake of consistent user experience. Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

To split & compile a big document with many styles

dear all, i currently work on a big word document (about 350 pages) contains lot self-created styles. i've send parts of document to different recipients. after these recepients did update parts, send them back, , i've to incorporate these updated parts big document. main issue i'm facing concerns styles. for creating parts recipients, split document by copy/paste (by keeping source formatting -  i don't want lose formatting) these parts into new word document , save them new file. doing this, copy/paste styles new word document. later, when recipients have updated parts , sent me, have copy/paste updated parts big document. doing this, copy/paste every style document well. thus, i've 30 different styles , 40 parts, master document ends 1200 styles! do have suggestion how avoid this, respectively there possibility remove double styles in document or improve process? thanks helping! if paste files new document created big document's template, styl

Comprehensive list of SPNs on a Domain Controller

 where can find a complete list of spns dc should have registered, may when installed first time? list change based on ffl or dfl of os on dc? dcs manage own spns automatically? if yes, how rewrite spns on thir comp acct to keep them correct?  is " ldap/dc1.domain.com/domain.com@domain.com " correct , must have spn? because (only) exchange 2010 servers throwing many errors above spn saying - security system not establish secured connection server ldap/dc1.domain.com/domain.com@domain.com .   is exch2010 specific behavior spn? no other applications seemingly using this particular spn. have reviewed many dcs' spns in many different clients we support, none of them have particular spn registered. thanks in advance. hi bachignt, based on research, cause of event may be that there was no reverse lookup zone configured on internal dns server. if so, please follow steps below add  reverse lookup zone: in control panel, double-click  administrative tools ,