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Event ID 1131 & 18

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i have 2 ts server 1 remote desktop , other remote app.  have client can't connect using remoteapp. the error show: the remote session disconnected because there no remote desktop license servers available provide license. please contact server administrator.  i found few article registery removed hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\mslicensing key , restart, didn't helped. i have connection ts license server (2008 r2 standard). remoteapp server (2008r2 enterprise) can ping ts license server , rd session host configuration shows list of ts license server , showing available license, used 4 out 50. installed rd license service on remoteapp server , trying connect ts license server, won't connect. rd session host configuration : licensing diagnosis show connection show what problem???? learn everyday! hi, regarding event id 18, please check if rd licensing server activated. event id 18 — remote desktop license server activation http://tech

Wont apply User side Group Policy

we've had group policy setup quite time, , reason can't computers update user side of group policy we have 3 domain controllers we have rebooted domain controllers we haven't added or removed group policies in past week computer based policies going through i've ran modeling, gpresult, , have turned on verbose , other log file registries on troubleshoot. on every computer, when run gpupdate /force, same 18 polices come on (computer ou based) , after logoff 3 more drive mapping (computer based) if can appreciated. thank you, grant nelson check if thread helps: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservergp/thread/e2ebead9-b30d-4789-a151-5c7783dbbe34#e2ebead9-b30d-4789-a151-5c7783dbbe34  -- greetings/grüße, martin - https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/publicprofile/5000017 mal ein gutes buch über gpos lesen? - http://www.amazon.de/windows-server-2012--8-gruppenrichtlinien/dp/3866456956 good or bad gpos? blog - http://

Scheduling performance counter to collect and stop data simultaneously on multiple server

hi people, how schedule performance counter in multiple windows server 2008 r2 start on monday morning 8 , stop @ 6 pm on friday ? following metrics: cpu usage, disk usage, memory, network, queue, database processes because when manually 1 one daunting , slow process. thanks. /* server support specialist */ i havent come across direct way of doing this, after a quick google search found solution t hat user posted in forum might fit needs. 1. setup perfmon log desired objects , counters. 2. options log menu, specify location , filename log and click save. 3. file menu, select save settings as, , give settings file a name. 4. create batch file runs "perfmon.exe settings.pml" where setting.pml name of settings file created in step 3. 5. use @ or task scheduler run .bat file when want perfmon to start logging. 6. create batch file runs kill.exe perfmon.exe 7. schedule kill.bat file run when want stop log. credited jo

namespaces are spooking around after a re-installation on windows 2008

after re-installation of win serv 2008 en re-installing file services , dfs management name space s used in former installation seem spook around. used namespaces still there thing can show them in namespaces. i can't delete namespaces or point them belonging files/maps. tried delete them using dfsdiag.exe. did not make difference. there no registrykeys connected them. but ar preventing me add same namespaces again. anyone has answer? regards fons, systeembeheer theater de balie hi balie. you'll have use adsiedit. please take @ article david shen msft provides solution. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverfiles/thread/2463ce92-7767-4135-b8c7-31c736bdabc2/ jens ole kragh mcitp, mcts, mct http://jensolekragh.spaces.live.com/ Windows Server  >  File Services and Stora

Backgroup job does not work

there 2 variables 1) $cmd (.\findunlinkedgpos.ps1 -query -domain jhu.local) 2) $path (c:\tempps\findunlinkedgpos.txt) this command works fine. invoke-expression -command $cmd | out-file $path this command not work. start-job -name gpocom01 -argumentlist $cmd, $path -scriptblock {param($c,$p) invoke-expression $c | out-file $p} first command tells there 1 unlinked gpo. second command creates output file file empty. can me? merry xmas everyone!!  $cmd -  try using full path , in script findunlinkedgpos contains import-module grouppolicy? Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

TS Gateway and Remote App as method of accessing Intranet from the Internet

i looking @ options allowing staff access our intranet home without need vpn.  running ie remote app but limited access sites local ts decent option?  know works wonder if letting remote users run ie via remote app might bit of security risk? cheers  hi, it not bad practice @ all. solutions. there solutions, commercial solutions available, jetro doing or similar this. in short - publishing ie not bad idea. can have site go through isa server , use other products filter out sites , content users can securely access. hope answers question. citrix technology professional, pubforum founder http://www.pubforum.net Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

Monitor CPU time on Server 2008 with powershell

looking help. need monitor cpu time in real time on server 2008 box remotely particular process. if cpu time has not changed process stop process. use powershell cannot find correct commands like. hoping in community offer help. hi, you can try get-conter: get-counter -counter " \\computername\process(processname)\% user time" -sampleinterval 2 -maxsamples 100 for more information: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/ee872428.aspx thanks. this posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

ISA SERVER standard 2006

how block particular url or urls  in isa server 2006 std edition ? hi, for question related isa server, suggest post isa forum: forefront edge security http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/forefrontedgesecurity thanks. this posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Security

AD ThumbnailPhoto attribute disable/enable

i developing app takes pictures our companies identification access system , writes them active directory thumbnailphoto attribute.  there users have requested picture not displayed in outlook, lync ect security purposes.  i still have picture stored in thumbnailphoto attribute these users not display them.  is there attribute in active directory can set flag display thumbnailphoto or not display?   i found information about  donotdisplayphotograph registry value, seems global.  i set on each user.   any appreciated. thank you. there no attribute in ad specifies if image should displayed. believe nonotdisplayphotograph specified in gpo. if so, then the setting should apply users in ou gpo applied. 1 solution have users not want have photo displayed in separate ou group policy specifies not display image. should work outlook @ least. richard mueller - mvp directory services Windows Server

CertSvc: Web Enroll Browser Support ( non IE Browsers )?

hi, platform: windows server 2008 r2 enterprise i have requirement enroll certificates users via web enrollment. question relocated security forum: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/winserversecurity/thread/ae99ba38-fbb9-4dcc-ae2a-222a3e37686b thomas hello, for security better ask experts in http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/winserversecurity/threads best regards meinolf weber mvp, mcp, mcts microsoft mvp - directory services my blog : http://msmvps.com/blogs/mweber/ disclaimer: posting provided no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Remote Workstation cant join the Domain 0x0000232B

hi, upgrade win 2003 dc win 2008 r2 x64 month or back. there 1 issue seems popping it's head out not there before... remote clients cant join domain. connect via juniper routers. trying test vpned workstation , no luck.   one strange thing: apparently local clients static ip's cant join domain. needs dhcp assigned before can suspensefully join domain   error: the following error occurred when dns queried service location (srv) resource record used locate active directory domain controller (ad dc) domain "domain.local":   the error was: "dns name not exist." (error code 0x0000232b rcode_name_error)   the query srv record _ldap._tcp.dc._msdcs.consrock.local   common causes of error include following:   - dns srv records required locate ad dc domain not registered in dns. these records registered dns server automatically when ad dc added domain. updated ad dc @ set intervals. computer configured use dns servers following ip a

AD Upgrade - Certificate Authority Server Dependancies

hi guys we in process upgrade our win 2003 domain win 2008 r2 forestfuncational level. have certificate authority server running on top of win 2003 sp2 - 32 bit domain memeber server.  server not change, but domain controller names changed( domain name not changed ). we have exchange 2007 in place , have used ca issue certificate , aslo have thirdparty certificate( owa ) in place.  since domain controler name changed, have change thing in ca server ( reissue certificate exchange , have reinsall third party reissued certificate excahnge servers). ca used exchange server only. there thing have ca server or can use exsiting ca server new win 2008 r2 domain. thank you indunil it sounds you're not planning on touching (migrating) your certificate authority. planning active directory migration, you'll migrating windows server 2003-based domain controllers windows server 2008 r2-based domain controllers , accompanying functional levels. you not need change on certi

I can't see admx files

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we're using 4 windows 2008 dc's , 1 windows 2003 dc. i'm installed msi adm2008, can't see files, when go add adminstrative template dnsclient. i've read thread , still can't where. think can't see admx files, because of domain functional level still set windows 2003. more info: running win7 pro on workstations. can win xp , win7 pro workstation dns servers, via group policy. not windows 2008 r2 servers. so, that's why i'm trying admx templates see if w2k8 server dns server info via group policy anyone else have problem? hi, > i'm installed msi adm2008, can't see files, when go add adminstrative template for > dnsclient. which administrative template did installed? please give me download link? > think can't see admx files, because of domain functional level still set windows 2003. no, that’s not related domain function level. > can win xp , win7 pro workstation dns servers, via group policy what

Can't do anything to unallocated space?

dell pe r310 four 2tb drives in raid 5.  6 tb total. when go disk management in w2k8 r2 sp1, see disk 0 consists of 100 mb (system reserved) 488.28 gb (c: , healthy) 1559.62 gb (unallocated) 3539.50 gb (unallocated) when right-click on 1559.62, option new simple volume.  when right-click on 3539.50, option properties.  know why? and also, why aren't 1559 , 3539 combined 1 allocated space in first place???? my plan have 2 combined can make 1 big partition assuming had bios not set uefi, drive propably partitioned mbr. (only option boot drives when not using uefi). mbr partitions have 2tb limit. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/guid_partition_table ) unfortunately there no way convert partition gpt supports larger partitions, either can backup system , go perc controller expose raid 5 2 logical drives, smaller system drive , rest data, or install again setting bios uefi. Windows Server

L2TP/IPSEC vpn through server 2008

i configured ras on server 2008,and tried connect usıng l2tp wıthipsec from outside,but faıled.when connected server wıth pptp,i successfull.i trıed connect using preshared key,and configured same key on both server , client.i opened the necessary ports on modem.pls me.   hi techmic,   thanks posting here.   what error id encountered when failed connect vpn ?   the article below might troubleshoot.   troubleshooting common vpn related errors http://blogs.technet.com/b/rrasblog/archive/2009/08/12/troubleshooting-common-vpn-related-errors.aspx   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  >  Platform Networking

Configuration manager options for Windows Servers

i have small environment consisting of 30+ servers, virtualized vmware , physical. i'd able standardize server deployment , configuration , make sure these settings aren't altered. linux offers tools such puppet , i'd looking similar. i started looking @ system center configuration manager 2012 seems centered towards clients. ms suggested system center data center. i'm realizing license costs these solutions may (around $1,500 per proc scdc). what other choices there? i'm beginning think wds, group policy , vmware templates may (free-ish?) choice. have suggestions experience on managing windows server configurations/deployment? hello, as stated, wds waik, gpo , vmware templates included options. whatever option choose make sure use sysprep on prepared images/templates. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd744512(ws.10).aspx   http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314828   http://support.microsoft.com/kb/828287 best regards meinolf weber mvp,

Non-Admin users can't change DFS server

hi, when logon to our windows server 2008 r2 ad domain via a xp workstation domain , workstation admin rights, can manually change target dfs server on mapped drives.  when logon same workstation as domain user , try change target dfs server "dfs shell extension" pop-up saying, "the parameter incorrect." shouldn't domain user able make change?  suggestions on troubleshooting this? thanks, ben hi ben, to set active target mapped dfs drive, may need have domain admin's previlege it. can not set via group policy. thanks. this posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

Can't login to AD user account due to Trust Relationship problem

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hi, we have server 2012 standard addition active directory , more 100 users , computers. have vmware 5.5 , clustered in 2 host machine. shifted ad vm 1 host machine through vm migration process maintenance purpose. after users facing login problem in ad. message is- "the security database on server not have computer account workstation trust relationship." or shows "login id or password incorrect". <o:p></o:p> we have solved issue on temporary basis doing followings:<o:p></o:p> 1. unplugged network cable , logged in normally. plugged cable.<o:p></o:p> 2. dis-join , joining workstation ad. after day or 2 happens again.<o:p></o:p> 3. formatted pc , newly configured machine. <o:p></o:p> 4. deleted computer account ad and dis-join , joining workstation ad.<o:p></o:p> 5. replaced vm previous host machine. still facing same issue. <o:p></o:p> not client machine @ time f

Powershell Script causing Access Export corruption?

so, i've been told maintainers of report use daily little script below causing data corrupted (i.e. first 20 rows of data, including headers, missing). possible? $cpath = "<the path>" $mpath = "<the destination>" $timecheck = 1 while($timecheck -lt 90){ $lastc = (get-itemproperty -path $cpath).lastwritetime $lastm = (get-itemproperty -path $mpath).lastwritetime if ($lastc -gt $lastm) { start-sleep -s 30 copy-item $cpath -destination $mpath $a = new-object -comobject wscript.shell $b = $a.popup("files have been copied!",0,"files copied",1) $timecheck = 100 } else { start-sleep -s 60 $timecheck = $timecheck++ } } have scheduler launch 5 minutes before file "expected" updated. i'm missing fundamental understanding, insight appreciated. ok, decided re-write foreach method. foreach($i in 1..90){ start-sleep -s 60 c:\ps\copycc.ps1 } where copycc.ps1 contains l

VM routing question

ok i'm little confused here: have vm has static ip in .13 segment, 192.168.13.21 because original host, host1 in .13 segment. after migrated vm host1 to host2, in .15 segment, i expected to have change ip on vm to in .15 segment because host in .15 segment , there no nic on host2 on .13 segment. not multihomed. however, vm maintaines it's .13 ip address , somehow able communicate rest of network. how can host on .15 segement host vm on .13 segment? how .13 vm talk network? routing being performed? signed, confused davidh this helpful article hyper-v , vlan’s  regards, ibrahim hamdy Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

WordPad as RemoteApp error

dear all, i testing various apps in our environment remoteapps. when using wordpad, following error when clicking "paint drawing": failed connect. link may broken. this happens when loaded remote app, fine when running locally. while wordpad not neceassarily app providing, understand why error occurs in remoteapps and if ever asked provide it, i'd fixed.   environment: [isa1][isa2] - isa array [rdsgw1][rdsgw2] - nlb [rdsbroker1][rdsbroker2] - failover cluster [rds1][rds2] - farm   certificates trusted , correct in locations on servers. hi naresh , tp, we had power outage on weekend. once got rds servers came up, miraculously working. suspect update or broke it. regards, james Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

Steps to start a Hyper V enironment

we purchasing 2 identical machines run hyper v (in gui mode) , san disk space. now playing around things, in find bit confusing.  seeming first task besides configuring network , san etc cluster servers. but in order cluster wants domain controller. what want domain controllers vm's on each server, how can b without doing first? we have physical server can dc but, rather hyper v replication work, , not have physical hyper v replication setup? michael evanchik well good you dont need cluster.. cluster means effort , troubleshooting , maintenance..  you can use 2 windows server 2012 hyper v role installed. you can have them in workgroup, dont need domain @ top run them. then inside, virual machines desire. review links gave you.. there described feature need. regards ------------------------------------------------------- understand little computers. Windows Server

Windows 10 Hyper-V Taskbar Annoyance

my host computer running windows 10 version 1511 (10586.164) hyper-v vm.  i'm attempting position taskbar in vm vertically while leaving host computer's taskbar in default horizontal position.  the issue i'm running (yet apparently randomly...i haven't been able establish consistent pattern/trigger yet), host computer's taskbar changes position vertical well.  during troubleshooting, i've found applies other taskbar , desktop properties (e.g., auto-hide, lock taskbar, , desktop background).  settings apply in vm applied on host...and not @ same time apply them in vm.  i'm baffled.  anyone else run similar issues?  suggestions? if matters, i'm running vm full screen across dual monitors.  i have enhanced session enabled. thanks in advance. yes, positive i'm configuring inside vm. i able circumvent issue using rdp connect vm opposed hyper-v virtual machine connection (vmconnect.exe).   thank suggestion though.  if issue occurs outside

Defaulting sdelete instead of delete on an OS-level?

hi folks. from several standpoints incredible if there way force windows use sdelete rather own internal file deletion mechanisms 0 out data. thin provisioned vhds: no idea hyperv, vmware cannot reclaim thin provisioned space guest unless it's zeroed out.  once zeroed out, esxcli unmap command can reclaim on storage level. security: speaks itself.  bit paranoid limited increases, hey, "why not"?  nobody can complain option increased security, marginal one. i absolutely recognize means 1 must want delete file, that's backups for. thoughts?  1 go submit feature request microsoft if not presently possible? sorry, had forgotten third point: 3. storage level compression/dedup: if array compresses , dedups, see greatest dedup , compression zeroed data. Windows Server  > 

Dumpcfg.exe for Windows Server 2008

hi, i have 1 question dumpcfg.exe windows server 2008.   i used dumpcfg.exe replaced shared disk in cluster environment on windows 2000 or windows server 2003.   i know how to write signature disk directory in windows server 2008 failover clustering. i heard diskpart.exe can write signature disk. is true? i'm sorry. can solve question myself using "repair" button in property of physical diks resourse. Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)

Routing for NAT and site-to-site VPN with RRAS

i'm trying set split-tunnel site-to-site vpn using rras server doing nat. right now, nat works: clients assigned ip address in 192.168.2.0/24 range, , able access internet through rras server. i want add split-tunnel vpn packets destined 192.168.1.0/24 routed through vpn connection running on rras server, while continuing route other packets directly internet. thought setting static route vpn connection interface, 192.168.1.0 destination, , 255.255.255.0 mask, doesn't work. the rras server able ping computers on 192.168.1.0 subnet well, none of other computers on 192.168.2.0 subnet can. is right static route add? i think 2 vms, 1 doing nat , 1 doing site-to-site vpn, i'd rather without vms if possible. no, don't need 2 rras servers @ site. standard config rras server , has standard setup. @ other site? have rras server?  site site vpn routing depends on routers @ both ends having ability route traffic "other" site through vpn tunnel.

Windows Server 2012 not applying gpupdate why?

hello, doing group policys on windows server 2012 windows 7 clients , of gp's not updateing on clients doing gpupdate /force on them makes no difference can tell me whats wrong. here pics gpo applied authentificated users? yes are. gpresult /r say? image 1: http://tinypic.com/r/2njy7ap/6 image 2: http://tinypic.com/r/2qva8mc/6 more images @ random http://tinypic.com/r/pxi6v/6 http://tinypic.com/r/1zokpk5/6 a gpresult /h whatever.htm did gpupdate before heres pic https://dl.dropbox.com/u/87903671/screen.bmp , did gpresult heres website https://dl.dropbox.com/u/87903671/whatever.htm can tell me whats wrong? could please run rsop.msc on client end , post result darshana jayathilake Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

When one table expands, it forces another table to the 2nd page, I need it to stay in a fixed position!

i have 1 dynamic table on page - information gets dumped it, size of table expands...when happens, second table have on page forced page 2.  i've changed properties on table 2 not move text , text wrapping set around...which works if there text on page, whenever table 1 expands, pushes table 2 second page.  how fix position of table 2 regardless of whether text or table above expands...table 2 stays in same position? you put table 2 in text box formatted behind text in document , anchored @ point in document before @ adding data table 1. -- hope helps. doug robbins - word mvp, dkr[atsymbol]mvps[dot]org posted via community bridge "john5416548" wrote in message news:784e1980-c8a7-4450-b3c0-2b1d05907ccd@communitybridge.codeplex.com... i have 1 dynamic table on page - information gets dumped it, size of table expands...when happens, second table have on page forced page 2.  i've changed properties on table 2 not move text , text wrapping set around...

Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Drive Sharing Problem

dear sir, i have problem when share drive windows 2008 server r2 , when connect cleint machine disconnect server. , not running properly. please give me instructions drive sharing network. hello, disconnecting drives belong misconfigured dns, please post unedited ipconfig /all server and a problem client can exclude this. best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Remote Desktop Session Hangs - Windows Server 2003 Ent. SP2

when logging server through remote desktop, hang after supplying credentials , hitting "ok". grey screen.  the way remote session reboot server. after logging in remotely first time after rebooting, if log out, experience same problem again until reboot. there no obvious system logs/app logs related this. there no error messages period. i've tried deleting rdp listener, , re-creating.  any appreciated. perhaps there's i'm missing on re-creating rdp listener. its dell pe 1950. 8 gb ram, plenty of proc. power. dell hardware logs shows no errors. any insight great. whatever issue is, affecting other third party apps, symantec backup exec timing out backup exec gui when trying select server backup selections on troubled server. chris hello christopher,   thanks feedback. response, understand update of issue below:   ·           it confirmed windows server 2003 can pinged many other clients; ·           the logon phase doesn’t appear in

SvcHost for NSI Network Store Interface High Memory Usage

windows server 2008 standard sp2 i'm working on issue svchost.exe uses lot of memory. on several weeks, grow gigabyte , continue grow. i've broken out services each run own process , have determined service nsi - network store interface. i'm have reason believe in way related application software running on machine clueless determine api calls cause service leak memory. have dump file can provided quite large - approximately 300 megabytes. edit: happening on server 2008 64 bit. not server 2003, not r2, not server 2008 32 bit. when terminate application, memory usage on svchost.exe plummets. application related in way. edit 2: have been doing debugging of dump file. 0:000> !heap -s lfh key : 0x000000c5620647b0 termination on corruption : enabled heap flags reserv commit virt free list ucr virt lock fast (k) (k) (k) (k) length blocks cont. heap ---------------------

Task Scheduler

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when there failure in schedule task in server 2012,it give error 104 restart server , after task run fines, why serve getting restarted when there task failure can resolved setting change hi, have check this? http://www.microsoft.com/technet/support/ee/transform.aspx?prodname=exchange&prodver=6.5.7596.0&evtid=104&evtsrc=ese vivian wang technet community support Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

MS Word 2007 Will not launch in 2008 R2 RDS

hi, installed office 2007, yes have vlk have used installation, applications work fine except msword, not start. ran on rds server fixed cannot remember steps took resolve it. word goes endless loop, start in safe mode detect , repair not me anywhere. install rds application tool , these results.   regsetvalueexw: key (\registry\user\s-1-5-21-1362287286-3654502093-1581862439-500\software\microsoft\office\12.0\common\languageresources\enabledlanguages) requires 'key_set_value' access.  access restricted trusted users when application called regopenkeyexw 'maximum_allowed'.  if application running standard user, call regopenkeyexw succeed, call regsetvalueexw fail hello, maybe because .dot file user got corrupted. try removing template file users profile , start word again. regards robert Windows Server  > 

Disable UAC trough Windows Server 2003 ?

hello, is possible disable uac through windows server 2003 ?   i have domain , 80 computers on windows 7 problem need disable uac on computers. can trough windows server 2003 ? thank you. hi, here can find third method of disabling uac gpo http://www.petri.co.il/disable_uac_in_windows_vista.htm hth edoardo benussi - microsoft® mvp management infrastructure - systems administration https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/benussi windows server italian forum moderator edo[at]mvps[dot]org Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

hyperv site failover

i have primary datacenter 2 hyperv hosts in cluster connected san (cluster shared volume). plan add 2 more hosts connected san in backup site b on different subnet. idea when primary site fails want able bring vms in backup site online without data loss. can give me high level overview of how achieve this? hyperv 2008 r2. anand_n many storage vendors (netapp included, believe) have supported multi-site clustering methods. for example, project working on right run on hyper-v clusters stretched between 2 datacenters. disk resources dependent on storage-vendor-specific script written cluster "thinks" seeing same disks. 2 sans handle all replication on backend. the setup more complex traditional cluster, supported both ms , storage vendor. disclaimer: statement supportability made solely in regard project , hardware vendors in project , not setups :) Windows Server

Designing new AD structure

hi there shortly going creating new business unit, requires seperate ad forest ours, thinking of potential designs ad 2008 structure. basically, have offices in emea, apac, usa , latam - multiple offices in multiple countries. have 1 exchange org. of team saying should create: i) forest root: domain.com ii) child domains of: emea.domain.com, apac.domain.com, usa.domain.com , latam.domain.com however, can't see benefit of - why not 1 domain; domain.com, , split continents ou's, , have sub-ou's country etc? can tell me benefit of having multiple domains? 1 can think of password policy, since set in default domain policy, can't see being issue (unless apac want own password policy emea, say). with windows server 2008-based fgpp, have way address unique password policy requirements (although that's typically done accommodate exceptions). in general, approach recommended. start design single domain - unless there compelling reason chan

How to disable windows update from installing device drivers

how can configure windows update stop grabbing windows drivers? have disabled automatic install driver software windows update yet window update still grabs useless drivers. nvidia video card grabs older drivers , usb installs microsoft drivers instead of intel ones , performance usb 2.0 instead of usb 3.0. where , option have change? how can configure windows update stop grabbing windows drivers? have disabled automatic install driver software windows update yet window update still grabs useless drivers. nvidia video card grabs older drivers , usb installs microsoft drivers instead of intel ones , performance usb 2.0 instead of usb 3.0. where , option have change? have @ windows support article. how hide or block windows updates or driver updates in windows 10 insider preview             https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930 Windows 10 Insider Preview

How to support a Citrix Xendesktop solution, which uses KMS, for environments with less than 25 devices

in order use citrix xendesktop, in pooled mode, requires use of kms activation of os , office licenses.  however, if have 10 users/devices/vm's, not meet minimum requirements of kms needs minimum of 25 continuous desktop activations. the obvious answer registry change, suspect won't see answer. how supposed support fewer required 25 devices ?  have had recommendations "create 15 virtual machines , don't use them" "you can not" if research issue, see hundred of hits problem no 1 microsoft offering solution. citrix support waves hands , says "nothing can do, it's microsoft issue".  with resources (citrix), still want me try contact microsoft , solve this. what joke !  hopefully, here offer solutions. thanks in advance ! don - have purchase new license keys existing win 7 machines since oem authenticated - costly. meinolf - citrix xendesktop pooled catalogs must use kms - no choice. machines go through form of sysprep after

Using Active Directory and Group Policy

is there way use active directory/group policy automatically remove computer domain after period of time? okay, have 2 different issues there.  the first removing stale computer accounts directory.  for that, take @ tool called oldcmp  by joe richards.  it can found here.   http://www.joeware.net/freetools/tools/oldcmp/index.htm . the second problem stale records in dns (and these aren't tied together).  to handle this, going want @ configuring aging , scavenging.  for understanding of aging / scavenging, here:   http://cbfive.com/blog/post/untying-aging-and-scavenging.aspx .  generally speaking defaults aging , defaults scavenging fine.  aging enabled @ zone level (and replicated if adi zone) , scavenging should enabled on single server. hth /rich http://cbfive.com/blog Windows Server  > 

Server 2016 RDS connections maxing out and crashing dwm.exe?

we attempted stress load on our server , found users unable join. the rds blackscreen , drop. it happened after 8 users had joined. performance dropping each connection stacked , after saw event viewer had 450+ critical error 1000 dwm.exe dwmcore.dll crashing. hp dl380 gen9 2x xeon e5-2697 v3 192gb ram nvidia quadro m6000 24gb (current driver) remotefx enabled windows server 2016 bare-metal rd terminal sessions we have similar environment 2012r2 without problem, 385.08 quadro winserv2016 has been released - installing now victory! have no crashes 11 users far nvidia m6000 24gb Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

word 2010 prompts for username and password when opening a document on trusted website

hi guys, we have website (not sure if site sharepoint site) on our trusted domain asked username , password when trying access it. added site our trusted sites zone , resolved issue when try open word documents prompted usernames , password again if cancel credentials box document opens no issues.  below of steps have taken - tried opening other non office documents (e.g. pdf, jpeg) , open no issues - tried opening word documents system had word pad install , not office 2010 , documents open no issues looks it's office 2010 problem  can please advise how can resolve issue , if client issue or issue on web server thanks hi, this issue caused office suit itself. when internet explorer opens office document, appropriate office application started path of document. office application then tries access document directly server. differs from other browsers , other file types. browsers download file , call the application to open the file from local cache. however, when

Brand new user profile sees "user profile service service failed the logon. User profile cannot be loaded" over RDP

windows server 2008. server plagued user account stuck @ "please wait system event notification service" during rdp logout , have not quick access hard reboot machine , haven't found way restart these user profiles. (best guess related bug http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2383928#appliesto). administrator "restart pc" not seem work either, hangs @ same screen or cannot restart because of other profiles stuck in oblivion. i've tried creating new administrator profiles, reason brand new profiles seeing "user profile service service failed logon. user profile cannot loaded" on rdp" @ logon.  know worked in past. what can solve either 1 (or both) of these problems on last remaining working remote desktop user login.  have no easy physical access server.     hi,   generally, when user login, check profile in following sequence:   1. windows check "hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\pro

Too many files in one folder

i have problem here whereby there's more million files in single folder. action require listing of directory practically hangs on attempt; e.g. opening particular folder in windows explorer. i'm thinking if there way split files folders, each containing 10,000 files? if you're wondering how scenario happens. front end clients ftp puts folder 24/7. hello,  i worked in past in isp had similar problems. solution code script mass of data , create folders 0-9 , a-z , put files inside folders according 1st letter. big folders did 2nd letter, inside folder example created other folder structure 0-9 , a-z , organized file according name. other option count 10.000 files , put them new folder numbered 001 002, etc or other ordering method...  by counting mean, script runs daily/weekly , job you... let me know if need examples in powershell (which windows version talking here?) here facts limits on windows:  http://ask-leo.com/is_there_a_limit_to_what_a_single_folder

Deploying an exe file to the startup folder accross a network

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hi guys, wondering if can help, need place exe file c:\.....startup folder across on 200 machines on domain every user ideas on easiest way this? simple 40kb file. running server 2008r2 along side users on windows 7 make share folder .exe located.   then, using group policies, set full unc path (\\server\share\app.exe) policy “run these programs @ user logon” located under user configuration, administrative templates, system, logon.   Windows Server  >  Management

Setting up bitlocker network unlock

i'm setting bitlocker network unlock , on wds server when client sends request 2 errors.                           [wdsserver/wdspxe/nkpprov] nkp request processing failed while extracting key material. remote address: ipaddress:68, packet length: 573.                           [wdsserver/wdspxe/nkpprov] could not decrypt data private key. hresult = 0x80090010.                           ideas.  i verified on client certificate installed , thumbprint matches installed on wds server. hi dschro, check following link see if requirements met: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj574173%28v=ws.11%29.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396 if not using bitlocker, pxe working? besides, suggest post in following forum better help: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/home?forum=winserversetup&filter=alltypes&sort=lastpostdesc best regards, leo please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if

DNS problem

dear all, i got message output of nslookup command *** can't find server name address 172.17.1.80: non-existent domain *** default servers not available default server:  unknown address:  172.17.1.80 my dns 172.17.1.80 in dmz zone , clients @ 172.16.x.x . i check problem search , found out have create reverse zone , ptr record .. my question @ range have put reverse zone ( 172.17 .... ) or in range 172.16 .... thanks lot hello, that error expected when either not have reverse lookup zone or specific ip address not exist. reverse lookup zone name suggests, way lookup ip dns record. in order work have create reverse zone named: 0.1.17.172.in-addr.arpa and create record host trying resolve. for more information reverse lookup zones please refer these sources: adding reverse lookup zone   reverse lookup jaap brasser http://www.jaapbrasser.com Windows Server

Getting DFSR setup with PS

i'm trying automate configuration of dfsr , having tough time. setup pretty straight forward, two dc's holding namespace , 2 member servers dfsr setup.   ive read guy quite few times, but i guess i'm missing something;   http://blogs.technet.com/b/filecab/archive/2013/08/20/dfs-replication-in-windows-server-2012-r2-if-you-only-knew-the-power-of-the-dark-shell.aspx i've pulled download , tried tn script, same results;  https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/configure-dfsr-using-162aa873 #create share dfs-n new-item -itemtype directory -path c:\dfsroot new-smbshare -name dfsroot -path c:\dfsroot -fullaccess administrators -readaccess users #create namespace new-dfsnroot -path \\$domainname\dfsroot -targetpath \\$dc1\dfsroot -type domainv2 -enablesitecosting $true new-dfsnroottarget -path \\$domainname\dfsroot -targetpath \\$dc2\dfsroot #add dfs folder share new-dfsnfolder -path \\$domainname\dfsroot\share -targetpath \\$memeber1\share #add secondary server dfs fold