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How to change the default values for new DNS zone?

how can change (or set) default values new dns zone records? when make new zone wizard in microst dns server, there no question "name servers", primary name server added in "name servers" tab of zone properties.(e.g test.com) location of these parameters in registry? want set values of "name servers" when make new record, have of needed ns server names , ip addresses default. hi vnabi, check if understanding correct: you set 2 standalone dns servers d1 , d2, both dns server creates primary zone test.com (example). now have dns server d3, create secondary zone test.com on d3, you configure master server of the secondary zone d1 , d2. then, have dns server d4, want hold primary zone test.com too, , hope d3 transfer date d4 too. if so, may add d4 ns records in d1 , d2, add d1 , d2 ns records in d4, in word, make sure ns records own name server d1&d2&d4, in d3 add master server d4. can gui, no need change registry, , have tested,

The most usefull active directory MMC run commands

this list of common active directory mmc console run commnad usefull in opinion : certmgr.msc certificates snap-in certsrv.msc certification services cmd.exe command prompt compmgmt.msc computer management dcpol.msc domain controller security policy devmgmt.msc device manager dfrg.msc disk defragmenter dfsgui.msc distributed file system dhcpmgmt.msc dhcp manager diskmgmt.msc disk management dnsmgmt.msc dns manager domain.msc active directory domains & trust dompol.msc domain security policy dsa.msc active directory users & computers dsa.msc /domain=domainname   dsa.msc /server=servername   dssite.msc active directory sites & services eventvwr.msc event viewer fsmgmt.msc shared folder

can't see contents of .DAT file with notepad on win server 2008

existing batch file on pc running win nt 4.0 file copy/rename shared location on win server 2008 folder. copied/renamed file has .dat extension (which opened notepad when copied win 2000 server folder) required/used properietary utility import contents of .dat file custom application sql db. though batch file copy/rename produce file appropriate file size @ destination location (matching file size @ origin), when opened notepad @ destination, blank. mentioned, when executed win 2000 server folder, worked fine. there restriction within win 2008 server that prevents .dat file contents being viewed? thanks charlie - did @ bat file again - noticed slight error on part re: rename during copy - made adjustment & voila! - worked - 'little' things eh? :) devil in details Windows Server  > 

uninstall hotfix via recovery console howto?

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hi, i'm testing different emergency recovery scenarios our servers running windows 2008 r2 sp1 x64. the test not specific hotfix i'm mentioning here, meant to be used as sample ;-). one test the worst case scenario f.ex.: 1) windows bluescreen, won't boot after hotfix installation 2) how uninstall a hotfix f.ex. kb967351 ? here tried , failed: a) boot windows dvd or booting via f8 recovery console or b) start recovery console. c) run: pkgmgr /up:package_for_kb967351~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.2.0 (p.s. kb publickeytoken, architecture , version 100% correct! ;-) and second method with wuau.exe: wusa /uninstall /kb:967351 what have uninstall hotfix? how it, assuming windows 2008 r2 won't boot! ? thanks lot sharing! regards, didier got ... dism way go. for archive ;-) dism /image:c:\ /remove-package /packagename:package_for_kb967351~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.2.0 /scratchdir:c:\temp

VM replicated into Failover Cluster fails to register on one of the cluster nodes

so have 3 servers: server1, server2, , server3. server1 , server2 in cluster together. server3 running vm (lets call vm1) need replicate cluster. anyway, have setup hyper-v replication broken in cluster , works fine on both servers in cluster. i'm using smb 3.0 share on server2 store replicated copy of vm1 at. anyway, when server1 has role vm1, seems work fine. vm1 shows under hyper-v manager. when move role server2, status of role vm1 failed. additionally receive following 3 errors in event log: log name: microsoft-windows-hyper-v-config-admin source: microsoft-windows-hyper-v-config date: 8/12/2015 1:58:47 event id: 4096 task category: none level: error keywords: user: system computer: server2.mydomain.local description: virtual machines configuration 9c8d6311-2817-4c67-aa65-fc5df7f846b5 @ '\\server2\hypervreplication\hyper-v replica' no longer accessible: general access denied error (0x80070005).

Print cluster migration between two Clusters windows 2003

hi, is there way migrate clusterized print spooler(queue, drivers, ports) from 1 cluster in windows 2003 cluster.   thanks.     stéphane beausoleil sysadmin senior, sme opération wintel desjardins. cgi - technologies et infrastructure (cti - montréal) printmig.exe unless have 64bit machine, need use printbrm.exe  windows 7 pointing @ remote cluster spooler resource.  can use printbrm on 32bit cluster well. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=9b9f2925-cbc9-44da-b2c9-ffdbc46b0b17&displaylang=en alan morris windows printing team Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)

cisco clean access agent

we have installed cisco clean access agent v4.1.8 in ad 2003 domain, users takes long time in login process , after fail perform sso clean access agent. and events   40960, , 40961 ‘lsasrv’ generated we open case cisco , confirmed agent sending authentication packet there no response dc if remove home folder ad user properties, user can login , work fine. hi, this forum for wsus related issues. questions windows server 2003, please use microsoft public newsgroups for windows server 2003 which relevant newsgroup question. newsgroups - windows server 2003 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/bb841405.aspx 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  > 

2016 VM acting strange

hi, all, i having exact same issue previous thread. https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/cebfbf8e-83f7-44fe-9143-1c032efbb804/weird-vm-lockups-and-bsod?forum=ws2016#a6913f80-7f6f-4f0a-890c-cd2504cd9021 i created new vm, installed windows scratch, set domain controller removed previous buggy one. 3 days later, have exact same issue on new vm again. i don't know else do. seems bug in hyper-v or on windows 2016 itself. ram tests shows no error, hard disk on vm , on host have plenty of free disk space. i have vm not domain controller, on same host, , works since first day. i'm afraid of turning physical machine domain controller , lose access vms. does have suggestion of else can try? i'm afraid of turning physical machine domain controller , lose access vms. i not that. isn't recommended run other roles on hyper-v host. i'd check host , guests patched latest cumulative update. http://www.catalog.upd

Preview Build failed to download 0x80246018

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running windows technical preview enterprise build 9841.  after enabled preview builds option in update , recovery, attempted download build 9860 received error "failed download new preview build, please try again later. 0x80246018"  cannot find descriptions error online.  hoping else has faced , solved this.  thanks, chris hi all, from tj rhoades [msft]’s comment, please check following registry value: computer\hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windowsselfhost\applicability      branchname = fbl_awesome1501      thresholdrisklevel = low      thresholdinternal = <should not exist>      thresholdoptedin = <should not exist> alex zhao technet community support Windows 10 Insider Preview  >  Windows 10 Insider Preview Setup and

Powershell importing a CSV file

beginner in powershell, question: have csv file have imported. csv has a number of values in each cell. want know how can parse through data want. example csv file: samaccountname title department user1 tester/worker/$$$/msn accounting user2 developer/$ technical user3 programer/thomas pre-sales i powershell code go through entire csv , provide output of:  samaccountname title department user1 worker accounting user2 developer technical user3 programer pre-sales not clear on how can parse data, appreciated! at first glance, looked wanted before first "/" in title column, not true of user1 based on example.  logic need use provide data looking for? Windows Server  > 

SetRestriction problem in C# - Variant type

  i using setrestriction issued certificates, filtering on column requestdisposition value = 20 object filter = 20; view.setrestriction((int)databasecolumn.requestdisposition, (int)databasecriteriaoperator.equal, (int)databasesortorder.ascending,filter);   i getting exception when trying iterate in view   system.argumentexception: value not fall within expected range.    at certadminlib.ienumcertviewrow.next()   if remove restriction ok. tried pass filter value in different ways, no success.   the interop inter face defined with           [dispid(1610743814)]         public virtual void setrestriction(int columnindex, int seekoperator, int sortorder, ref object pvarvalue); the com  interface defined with    hresult setrestriction( [ in ]  long columnindex, [ in ]  long seekoperator, [ in ]  long sortorder, [ in ]   const variant *pvarvalue );   does know how can specify filter in managed code?   thanks in advance  

Load balancer that designates user to always go to specific Terminal Server

i have financial application runs on terminal server , has unique licensing structure cannot copied or else break license.  have need 50 users remote terminal server and load balance them between 2 terminal servers.  there way designate specific users forced log 1 of 2 terminal servers can make sure hit server "their" user account working financial application license. if referring rd connection broker (or ts session broker) loadbalancer, no that's not option. setup rd gateway (ts gateway) server in front of farm. within gateway can create seperate group of users connect specific server (resource) , stil have seperate group connects server farm. step-by-step setting up rd gateway: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd983941(ws.10).aspx kind regards, freek berson http://www.microsoftplatform.blogspot.com wortell company website twitter Windows Server

[Forum FAQ] Timeout occurs when using Nslookup.exe to resolve the multi-label domain names

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symptom: sometimes, may build root domain multiple labels, such "e.d.c.b.a.com". however, when use nslookup.exe resolve multi-label domain name, timeout occurs before returns result. from figure 1, can see when using nslookup.exe resolve domain name e.d.c.b.a.com, dns request timed out. figure 1 . cause: when use nslookup.exe resolve multiple-label, unqualified (not terminated period) name, nslookup.exe systematically appends different dns suffixes name have entered, adds periods make them qualified domain name (fqdn), , resubmits dns server. if resolution not successful, nslookup.exe devolves fqdn appending parent suffix of primary dns suffix name. if there no parent domain, timeout occurs. you can see process of resolving e.d.c.b.a.com via nslookup.exe in figure 2: figure 2 . resolution: to avoid issue, can input fqdn terminated period or disable search list in nslookup.exe.   1. input fqdn terminated period you can enter fqdn termina

Inplace Upgrade of Win 2008 R2 Hyper-V Host to Win 2012 Hyper-V Server

hi, possible perform inplace upgrade of win 2008 r2 hyper-v host win 2012 hyper-v server? the upgrade path supported. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj134246.aspx but ask them on over handling guests during migration / upgrade. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/home?forum=winserverhyperv       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Migration

How to find hardware path information for FC MPIO

hi ! how can find hardware information mpio fc path. example 1 lun have 4 possible paths pick in failover policy path's indentifying information not adequate identify real hardware path. i'm looking how mpio path id wwn number hba port , wwn number storage port. i'm able find information mpio iscsi not mpio fc. have nice day, dani hmm, determine luns , paths, you use hba management utilities in combination with the storage vendors dsm utilities.  qlogic hba's load sansurfer cli, or sansurfer web interface.  emulex's product called hbaanywhere.  netapp has netdsm and snapdrive utilities, , ibm has storagemanager client /dsm, each vendor has own dsm software. for example 1 lun have 4 possible paths pick in failover policy path's indentifying information not adequate identify real hardware path. i've used fc years , never needed know th mpio path id, can't seen 1 care it.  the # of paths proportional number of targets on storage array, if

Windows Server 2003

hello guys...i have last dc/dns running win server 2003. (which file server) all others dcs/dns running win server 2012r2. since old dc win server 2003 first 1 created long time back, want ensure no services/configs still using server dc or ldap server. before decommissioning 2003 server want stop dns/ad/ldap service on server , see if issues arises. can safely stop kerberos key distribution center service on 2003 server stop server acting dc in environment?? an urgent reply appreciated. > can safely stop kerberos key distribution center service on the > 2003 server stop server acting dc in environment??   yes , no.   stopping kdc prevent server issuing kerberos tickets.   but not remove server "nltest /dsgetdc" , other functions related dc location.   in experience, there's 2 ways this:   a) hard way: demote. catch issues :) what do, , never experienced critical issues it.   b) expensive way: create separate ip n

difference when creating a new virtual machine from virtual machine or vhd

the title says !! just add it, if have vm , store vhd library server , clone vm same library server.( lets delete same vm host). difference when creating new virtual machine using same vm or same vhd, original vm , running in both cases ? a vhd nothing. when create vm existing vhd, must specify settings vm. can change number of processors, ram, etc. if create vm existing vm, what's different vm vhd plus settings define virtual machine. if have further questions scvmm, you'll better results posting them in scvmm forums found here: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/virtualmachinemanager Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

How to use power shell to exctract values from command output

hello, i'm trying adaptec raid array status using arcconf cli and  powershell monitoring can not figure out way last values command returned string in power shell. ps c:\adaptec\msm\cmdline> .\arcconf.exe getconfig 1 | select-string -pattern "defunct disk drive count" defunct disk drive count : 0 i need the  "0" value  command output. please help.   try this: (.\arcconf.exe getconfig 1 | select-string -pattern "defunct disk drive count").tostring().split(":")[1] Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Does PowerShell comes with any service packs on windows 2003?

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thank you, no, downloadable via windows management framework. rich prescott | infrastructure architect, windows engineer , powershell blogger | mcitp, mcts, mcp engineering efficiency @rich_prescott windows system administration tool ad user creation tool Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

When I do Import-Module to load an assembly, does it load depend assembly automatically?

hi, i've met powershell problem.   have 2 machines.  when import-module load assembly, 1 machine load assembly's depend assembly other machines don't. i confirm this.   auto resolve feature configurable? you verify if dependent module loaded on machine running below cmdlet. get-pssnapin | ft -auto you knowledge have… mywordpress ; myblogspot ; mymicrosoft ; mycitrix ; myvmware ; mysymantec ; mylinkedin ; myfacebook ; mygreader ; Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

PowerShell script to initiate installation of WSUS patches

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hello experts, is there way trigger pending patches (which approved wsus) on windows servers using powershell.? i researched on found nothing , below links have gone through. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/ec3cb986-41af-43e5-a119-80dcb2567f4e/how-to-install-approved-wsus-updates-via-powershell-or-other-method http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/2650119a-8177-44e0-9ace-9503bd137ded/how-to-start-patch-installation-by-script-preferrably-powershell i want automate task using powershell , dont want use vb script , your appericaited on this. -prashant girennavar. mcsa|mcitp sa|microsoft exchange 2003 blog - http://prashant1987.wordpress.com disclaimer: posting provided as-is no warranties/guarantees , confers no rights. hi, the official scripting guys forum should right place post thread: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/scriptcenter/en-us/home in addition, hope below article helpful: get

100 % CPU usage SVChost

hi have server 2008 which svc host using 100% i have looked in procexp inside svchost process , thread rpcrt4.dll!rpcbindingunbind+0x500                    seems 1 taking memory any idea doing? rpcrt4.dll remote procedure call (rpc) api, used windows applications network , internet communication. rpcbindingunbind function: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa375613(v=vs.85).aspx . if 2008  install wsrm manage cpu , memory : http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732553.aspx . 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. http://mariusene.wordpress.com/ Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Hyper-V 2012 Replica on a large cluster - many VMs to a single target CSV

hi all, we have hyper-v 2012 cluster 5 hosts , ~200 vms (a few of them actually). we have tried start using hyper-v replica (hvr) couple of times now, every time @ point encounter issues on destination hvr broker storage side. bandwidth required storage , start having issues merging snapshots in time. size limiting factor ~16tb size csv contain vms; csv netapp lun , cannot scale lun larger 16tb. while potentially addressed using faster storage, more worried side effects of starting , using 200 vms single csv , lun. know there no official way split replica vms different csvs - except workaround mentioned here . workabound not suitable large clusters not managable on scale. any thoughts, comments or suggestions welcome. regards, leonid hi, from personnal experience, try keep reasonable number of vm inside csv (more cvs less vm inside). depends of storage technology use. for large scale replica , until hyper-v allows better control on naming conventions of rep

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 180-day trail software

beste lezer, graag zou ik een windows server 2003 trail versie downloaden. echter zodra ik de download stappen doorneem en ik tot de laatste stap kom. krijg ik de melding "deze webpagina kan niet worden weergegeven." nu heb ik via een andere stap dit gedownload. namelijk via http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/r2/trial/installinstruct.mspx?lc=1033  en dan de nederlandse versie gedownload. deze nu reeds geinstalleerd maar heb wel een 180-dat key nodig. deze zou in het verificatie mailtje moeten komen maar deze ontvang ik gewoonweg niet. gelieve jullie hulp. hi,   thank posting.   unfortunately, forum geared answer questions via english , on english version of product. sorry understand exact problem. efficiently troubleshoot problem, suggest contact local microsoft customer service , support (css) this. can speak directly microsoft support professional analyze problem. complete list of microsoft product support services phone numbers , information support costs, pl

Copy files from hyper-v server 2012 R2 to VM's

hi, we have files (about 120gb) , make share folder in 1 of vm vm's access share. how make available 120gb content : 1)host (hyper-v server core) vm's 2) 1 of vm other vm's . all machines in same network. thanks on host, create vhdx within disk manager.  create whatever size need.  initialize , format , copy content vhdx file.  (if contents want place on disk resides on physical disk, there option create vhd hard disk - doing copy you.) after copy of data completed vhdx file, dismount host , mount vm want act file server.  in vm, install file server role , create share(s) on disk. .:|:.:|:. tim Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

Add Remove programs missing Windows server 2003 SP 2

hi trying professional me problem looks professionals dont live here i have problem add remove programs icon missing , after expanding appwiz.cpl , trying regsvr32 appwiz.cpl still no luck. tried run sfc system file checker , didnt either.  think problem registry. key add remove programs in registry. corrupted , talk specialist worked windows registry on problem , not thinks solution never had experience that. hope experienced enough can walk me through  registry settings add/remove programs could please try these command run command 1 one , tell happens   rundll32.exe shell32.dll,control_rundll appwiz.cpl     rundll32.exe shell32.dll,control_rundll appwiz.cpl,,1 rundll32.exe shell32.dll,control_rundll appwiz.cpl,,2 rundll32.exe shell32.dll,control_rundll appwiz.cpl,,3 let me know exact error if doesnt works Windows Server  > 

Authentication issues after DCPromo of the first 2008r2 server?

hi, i in middle of 2003->2008r2 upgrade. creating new vms new dc keeping same forest , child domains. already forestpreped , domainpreped everything. installed dcs in forest root (which empty). no issues far i ready dcpromo first server in our child domain hesitant. can find snippits of things might break when upgrade. ones apply us we have netapps using cifs shares our main file shares we have 2003 dc radius , ca server. i planning on keeping ca/radius server until end not sure if introducing 2008r2 server break radius or authentication netapp. anyone have tips or suggestions? thanks windows server 2008 not use cifs connect network shares http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/eu/winserverfiles/thread/a0c533f5-100d-4a5f-91d3-bbcb5d47aaf0 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 2008 R2 Startup Problem

i have problem notice of wndows 2008 r2 enterprise. the server has motherboard asus p6t se, core i7 cpu, raid, , ram 12 gb ddr3 1600 mhz adata. the problem think causto ram, tried mount other 12 gb ram system crashes: error: registry_error (not write nor nor memory.dmp minidump!) *** stop: 0x00000051 (0x0000000000000013, 0xfffff8a000023010, 0xfffff800019c8ee8, 0xffffffffc00000a2) trying mount 3 gb of ram seems go. it 'a problem appears @ random times not. what caused? what solution? thanks hi maltra,   according description, find seems system crash issue , need analyze crash dump file narrow down root cause of issue. however, not effective debug crash dump file here in forum. therefore, suggest contact microsoft customer service , support (css) via telephone dedicated support professional can assist request.   to obtain phone numbers specific technology request please take @ web site listed below:   http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;en-us;offerprophone#faq60

Support for Advanced Format hard disks - 4Kn and 512e

hi all, can point me in direction of microsoft documentation explicitly  states windows server 2016 supports advanced format hard disks? - ie either 4k native or 512e. here list of documentation can find on subject, indicates server 2012 r2 , server 2016 don't support 512e or 4kn! https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2510009/microsoft-support-policy-for-4k-sector-hard-drives-in-windows https://msdn.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/advanced-format-disk-compatibility-update the reason ask, have problem skype business 2015 , 4kn drives.  pss quoting above articles me , saying windows server 2016 doesn't support 512e or 4kn hard disks , therefore won't offer support or refund support fees. clearly it's complete crap microsoft don't support 512e or 4kn on server 2012r2 , 2016, there nothing can find states that.  after there documents stating sql server , exchange 2016 support 4kn disks, quite hard if server 2012r2 , 2016 don't! any apprec