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error installing Dirsync with a domain user part of administrators group

i trying install dirsync on domaincontroller sharepoint 2013 server. we have spadmin user member of administrtors,enterprise admin,but when tries install dirsync says account should part of local admin. other permissions should grant spadmin user him install dirsync ? thanks add user in domain admins group , try install dirsync. you must close , open session on server, before install dirsync Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Unable to stream video in any browser from 2012 R2 Essentials

this driving me nuts! able stream audio , music 2012 r2 essentials server via browser anywhere in world, not video. have downloaded , installed media pack (obviously), configured shared folder (videos) streaming, , access rights of folder. when go stream *wmv file, opens video player browser , closes it. i'm able download video @ point (windows has converted asf file @ point via iis). i've reproduced on android, on home w7 laptop in ie 11 , firefox, , @ work on w7 laptop. im able open file , stream media player directly lan @ home, not issue. said, audio streaming works fine, not video. 1 other note, video folder in media library , able see video files in media library, , none of them protected. this message andy qi, please not mark answered do. not need know how configure streaming, not tell me how , mark answered. fixed on own. don't try , rip dvd wmv disk , expect stream on demand, mp4 works. strange, since wmv microsoft format, , aac/mp4 apple format (sarcasm)

Restrict a published RemoteApp to a single instance per user

hi we have windows servers 2008 r2 installed , published our application. have set  restrict each user single session to yes , max connections 12. user1 double-clicks publishapp.rdp, application starts no problem. user1 double-clicks publishapp.rdp again , instance of application appears next the other one. want that only 1 instance of our application can used per user in case user1. other attempt start more 1 instance should fail. which setting missing? thank you terry hi, terry, all remoteapp programs on same server same user run in same session, doesn't affect the number of times user can launch application from within session. comparison, notice can open notepad more once concurrently windows 7 desktop. can elaborate on goals are? best, christa christa anderson [msft] want windows server 2008 r2 remote desktop services resource kit? click here. Windows Server

Moving Home Folders of Disabled accounts

there disabled accounts ad.   ( windows 2003) i got list of disabled accounts, of them have home folder  , profile don’t have ll have. 1: want 1<sup>st</sup> search disabled users have home folder or profile. 2: move home folder , profiles are scattered on multiple file servers, file server backup , deletion. please note there 100s of disabled accounts , home folder on different servers. please helpme  with script job by. way i’m novice ps. powershell v3 $destpath = "destination path" search-adaccount -accountdisabled -usersonly | foreach { if ($_.homedirectory) { robocopy /s /move $_.homedirectory.tostring() "$($destpath)\home\$($_.samaccountname)" } if ($_.profilepath) { robocopy /s /move $_.profilepath.tostring() "$($destpath)\profile\$($_.samaccountname)" } } Сазонов Илья http://isazonov.wordpress.com/ Windows Server

Prefill certificate fields (e.g. Country) with ADCS

hi there, i wondering if can prefill fields of issued certificates active directory certificate services (2008 r2 enterprise, enterprise ca). with adcs - web enrollment it's possible prefill values, "normal" requests not know. sdefaultcompany="somecompany" i want technically enforce certificate policy (section naming), if possible... e.g. c=de,o=someorg,ou=someou thanks, kind regards, mmf it possible if use custom policy module! /hasain Windows Server  >  Security

proxy setup via gpo

hi there,   i trying setup gpo want put ie use automatic proxy server i've edited getting following under settings of policy policies windows settings internet explorer maintenance error has occurred while collecting data internet explorer maintenance. the following errors encountered: file " \\fexchange.falcon.local\sysvol\falcon.local\policies\{31b2f340-016d-11d2-945f-00c04fb984f9}\user\microsoft\ieak\install.ins " not in valid format. details: input string not in correct format. but why?     mcitp: enterprise administrator بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم kindly check link http://mabdelhamid.wordpress.com/2011/10/20/how-to-force-proxy-settings-via-group-policy/ mohamed abd elhamid abd elaziz microsoft system administrator blog: http://mabdelhamid.wordpress.com/ Windows Server  > 

Guide for building winpe-dcd to install WIndows 2008 serve with unattend.xml

hello, during w2k3 build winpe cd install w2k3 server. -boot winpe -create partition primary , format drive c: -copy w2k3 install sources drive c: -create unattend.txt  -winnt32 -> run unattended setup using unattend.txt   now windows server 2008 , winpe 2.1 released.   how can same when installing windows server 2008 ?   greetings carsoni hello,   we have walkthrough this. please read following article in detail,   walkthrough: deploy image using windows setup: http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsvista/en/library/76932aa5-61a0-4d38-9a58-8e16a064ad141033.mspx?mfr=true   please note, windows server 2008 boot process same windows vista. assume use network share deploy install image. however, if want use install.wim installation media, can change following steps bit according requirement.   i list brief steps here reference (note step 3 little different): ==========================   step 1: copy windows product dvd source files netw

Lost Domain Windows7 server 2003

our first computer windows 7 not see maped driver still can use internet. hello, is machine joined domain already? if can access internet assume dns not configured, make sure use domain dns server on nic , none else isp or router. unedited ipconfig /all dc/dns , windows 7 machine helpful. best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Terminal Service Registry Question.

i tryint find out registry key need make or edit this. http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=43293&d=1253943892 the bottom 3 radio buttons not on vista home pc. need figure out how set setting (allow versions of remote desktop connect). what key need change.. or... key need add , where. any awesome. hi, i unable access link you referenced in post. if understand question correctly, want allow versions of remote desktop clients connect vista home pc.  please let me know if understanding incorrect. vista home not accept incoming remote desktop connections.  access computer using remote desktop need either vista business, vista ultimate, or vista enterprise.  if considering upgrading recommend windows 7 professional instead of vista. thanks. -tp Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop S

Installing a Root CA certificate in Windows XP

hi, have situation root ca cert needs installed on xp machines not part of domain have access network location can place certificate. trying script users can run script on machine , scripts adds certificate local machine store. on server 2003 machines, can accomplish doing certutil -addstore root "root.cer" cannot same in xp certutil not installed. there way accomplish in xp? thanks, -p copy certutil.exe certcli.dll , certadm.dll windows server 2003 computer windows xp computers you can run certutil command. brian Windows Server  >  Security

iTunes compatibility

using windows 10 technical preview, installed , working fine. i've noticed itunes i'm using latest version) no longer recognizes iphone 6 or ipad when plug them in them up. it's not urgent, since there's icloud backup, etc. still, curious know if alone in this, if known issue fixed later, etc. piers after connecting ipad , starting itunes had unlock ipad , trust computer. other appears work expected. works same on ipod touch well. one thing have noticed within past few days, using lenovo t530 dock, none of usb ports on dock seem working now. if using dock perhaps try plugging directly in computer? Windows 10 Insider Preview  >  Windows 10 Insider Preview Feedback

Server 2012 reboots after joining domain

this weird one. all of sudden 1 of servers went maintenance mode , reboots. if in safe mode fine. i have recovered machine our backup still same issue. if remove domain fine. have deleted updates date june 2016. did msconfig , selected system service option still same issue. can suggest else check   hi, please try log on server using domain account, , check result. also, make sure hardware drivers data, , has driver version applied current os version. using “ sfc /scannow ” check/repair system files. if problem persists, please check event viewer see if there relate event has been logged. best regards, eve wang please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . Windows Server  >  Windows

Nr of VMs per LUN (CSV)

i have 7 node hyper-v cluster (server 2012 r2) , 133 vm's deployd there. i'm using 1 lun csv size 10tb, , 8tb of used vm's. have not had problems with lun performance. i'm monitoring sc operations manager. somehow i've missed recommended make many lun's better performance. read blogs, can give me recommendations what's best way? as in cluster, have @ least 2 of everything.  configure cluster 2 different luns configured csv.  if 1 lun lost reason, still have other operational.  then try have each csv owned different node in cluster.  having each csv owned different node in cluster, metadata io spread multiple owning nodes instead of concentrated on single node.  low volume, spread io.  and, lessens redirected io if there connection problem storage.  rare occurrence. it not make noticeable difference in performance.  vnx going performing of io optimization, , each node hyper-v host doing direct io own vms.  keeping vm io utilization balanced im

Need help on what Services to Install

i'm new windows server , need in kind of services , features need install. os loaded need need load (necessary services application) far requirements. basically, server serve 3 terminal/thin clients remote office. server stay in house. have 5 cal license , know need rds licenses 3 terminals. in mind, need know services need install make work. 3 terminals running application programs (ms office) on server. know need buy licenses want have terminals access server first. any appreciated. thanks. ms server 2008 r2 rookie hi,     does issue happen when logging rds server via console? if yes, try use:   1.        domain name/user name password 2.        computer name/username password   also, password of administrator create when installing os.     thanks. Windows Server  > 

"Connect to a Remote PC" on RDWeb not working

hi, i deploy vdi on windows 2012 servers , connection vd pool via rd gateway internet working fine. try connect other pc/servers on domain via wdweb/connect remote pc" , not working: where problem ? thanks, snakeag hi, on rd web access server, please open iis manager .  in left pane, please navigate , select sites\default web site\rdweb\ pages .  in middle pane, double-click on application settings .  please double-click on defaulttsgateway , enter fqdn of rd gateway. after making above change please refresh rdweb page on client , test trying use connect remote pc tab external pc. thanks. -tp Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

Issue with NTP server

hello i have number of problems ntp server. 1.      when trying run w32tm /resync /rediscover  on pdc got error message can’t find data checked registry configuration , network port , ok . using default source time.microsoft.com not sure if need change external one. 2.if changing time on pdc server see a.d being updated number of server 2003 still have old time . can me solve problem? thank     what error message getting or events? considering servers not running on vm's, on physical servers. check below article, if applies servers. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=830092 configuring authoritative time server http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;816042 if not sure registry value time server set, check above article & can reset reg key. net stop w32time w32tm /unregister w32tm /register net start w32time   check link too. http://robsilver.org/ad/demystifying-time-in-a-forest/   awinish vishwakarma | t

Windows Update notifications on terminal server 2k8

hello everyone, i´ve got 1 less beautiful thing windows 2008 terminal server. every user can see when server needs restart after installing windows updates. in i-net found instructions, how handle problem, e.g. delete rights wuauclt.exe normal users. thing don´t takes effect. could me? thanks in advance :-) hi,     there policy setting in user configuration | administrative templates | windows components | windows update, "enable windows update notifications" can archive goal.       thanks. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Odd group behavior

we have windows 2008 ad domain running @ windows 2008 functional level.  1 domain controller running windows server 2008 r2 enterprise , other running windows server 2008 (32-bit).  last several months, i've noticed members of group can not been idetified.  example, group "developers" added local system group of "event log readers" on windows server 2008 r2 system.  members of "developers" group not access event logs.  however, when removed group , added individual members directly, had access.  when switch "developers" , removed individual members, access denied once again event logs.  have had same issue few security devices , work around has been added individual members instead of ad group. i'm open ideas on how resolve or narrow down causing strange issue.  thank you! paul Windows Server  > 

Why are file permissions changing on there own?

so running network has dc, ex, sus, , ptr. issue files people put on share drive have set on server (dc). people can open files other people save in folder once changes made seem have read-only permissions. example: person creates folder in share drive. nothing special. person b can @ it, open it, edit can not save it. turns read-only. if person b copies same folder location. roles reversed. seems person b became creator, , person (the originator) out of luck. can happen anything. file multiple people have access seems access able last person 'saves as'. this getting tiresome. believe there gpo/security setting somewhere on server make created files accessible unless go in there restrict it. please if can help, not know how of weight off shoulders.   if not clear please let me know try elaborate. hi, it seems permission setting related issue. what's current permission settings on folder? you can test create new folder @ same place, - full control permi

Some IP addresses on a network adapter are lost after you restart a server running Windows Server 2008 Ent. SP2

about half of my ip addresses on network adapter lost after restart server running windows server 2008 enterprise sp2. used hotfix article id: 982931 ip's still lost after reboot. hi derrick,   thanks update.   maybe should try bind addresses nic using netsh command instead gui. workarounds in old thread below should solve issue:   http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservergen/thread/47ba4aa0-6c86-46ac-9e9a-e7a947b274da/   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

capturing performance monitor counter issue

hi folks, basically, have been charged capturing sql server 2005 performance monitor counters on several servers. use typeperf & logman per http://www.mssqltips.com/tip.asp?tip=1722 among 5 several servers windows server 2003, standard edition - 5.2 (3790) , sql 2005 sp2, 3 of them able generates desired csv output files fine using same security credentials, 2 servers has same sw specs generates 2 columns of data reads per  5-min cycle: "(pdh-csv 4.0) (central daylight time)(300)" "07/14/2010 17:01:43.625" "07/14/2010 17:06:43.637" where should generate more columns contains actual counters specs. have verified make sure input counters there capture.  below them. \\srvra\memory\page reads/sec \\srvra\memory\page writes/sec \\srvra\memory\pages input/sec \\srvra\memory\pages output/sec \\srvra\memory\pages/sec has seen before , wondering if missed something.  thanks in advance. what happens if monitor

RDP connection constantly drops.

i have new dell latitude e4310 windows 7 32-bit installed. browsing online , checking e-mail works fine. however, want rdp windows 2000 server terminal services, connection drops after variable amount of time of staying connected. connection may last few seconds several minutes , screen freezes several seconds, after error message stating "your remote desktop session has ended," appears. problem not occur on lenovo thinkpad t400 running windows 7 32-bit.   steps have tried: 1) allowed rdp through firewall. 2) disabled firewall. 3) done "clean boot" startup items , 3rd party services disabled. 4) used wireless lan or wired ethernet. 5) installed latest drivers both wlan , lan. 6) updated windows 7 (client) , windows 2000 (server) 7) reformatted , done clean install of windows 7 network drivers. i not computer guru nor person set network. if knows how solve, work-around, or diagnose problem, i'd eternally grateful. hi sy5488, have

Event ID for Remote login in the windows server 2008

hi all, in windows server 2008 r2 if user remote login event 1149 under application , services logs-> microsoft-> windows ->terminalservices-remoteconnectionmanager-> which states user has remotely logged in but same event not generating in windows server 2008 i not looking event 4624 event 1149 in windows server 2008 operating system does can in knowing event extact 1149  in windows server 2008 operating system just fyi event logging enabled in under application , services logs-> microsoft-> windows ->terminalservices-remoteconnectionmanager-> for os windows server 2008 still not getting event 1149 thank you viraj 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. hello, please read links: https://www.ultimatewindowssecurity.com/securitylog/encyclopedia/event.aspx?eventid=4778 http://www.ultimatewindowssecur

cannot ping default gateway, cannot access the internet

i can ping the server itself, other domain serveres, the first switch, core switch cannot ping firewall or router. windows ip configuration      host name . . . . . . . . . . . . : xxxxx    primary dns suffix   . . . . . . . : xxxx.net    node type . . . . . . . . . . . . : unknown    ip routing enabled. . . . . . . . : no    wins proxy enabled. . . . . . . . : no    dns suffix search list. . . . . . : xxxxx.net   ethernet adapter local area connection 2:      connection-specific dns suffix   . :    description . . . . . . . . . . . : broadcom netxtreme gigabit ethernet    physical address. . . . . . . . . : 00-1e-c9-e3-80-da    dhcp enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : no    ip address. . . . . . . . . . . . : xxx.xx.xxx.235    subnet mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0    default gateway . . . . . . . . . : xxx.xx.xxx.1    dns servers . . . . . . . . . . . :xxx.xx.xxx.235                                        xxx.xx.xxx..232

Upgrading Hyper-V (WinSer2012 -> WinSer2012R2)

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i have been trying upgrade our windows server 2012 installation running hyper-v, have problem physical nic. issue upon finalising upgrade, winser2012r2 presents bsod (irql_not_less_or_equal) , hardware device cannot remove prior upgrade nic assume giving me grief. i have tried remove nic driver, hyper-v depends on (all vpcs depend on logical switch). how can remove physical nic? option reconfigure vpcs have no nic , delete logical switches? lot of work reconfigure , error prone well. i have checked log files boot, reason, winser2012r2 not create log entries or memory dumps me at. have above mentioned bsod hint. suggestions? what mean vpcs: hyper-v depends on (all vpcs depend on logical switch) ? if mean virtual machines, it's expected behavior because virtual switch used them. you need disconnect virtual machines virtual switch remove it. go vms settings , change network nic mapping not connected regards, samir farhat infrastructure , virtualization consulta

Windows 2000 memeber server in native 2008 domain/forest

i think know answer want confirmation before developing upgrade documentation.  i want migrate native 2008 domain in next couple of months have server must remain @ windows 2000 (running cisco unity).  understand cannot have dc @ 2000 or 2003 still allowed have members servers running windows 2000?  in advance.  correct sir.  member servers not matter.  have nt4.0 member server member of native 2008 domain @ highest functional level. just long it's not dc. i have several customers have unity on 2000 in 2008 domains.  if have plans of running exchange 2007 aware need @ unity 5.0 or higher.  or have leave exchange 2007 server in same organization 2007 server , have unity connector installed on exchange 2003 server. Windows Server  >  Migration

Hyper-V and NIC Teaming Question....again

ok, so got out dell server windows 2008 r2 ent , added hyper-v role. server has 2 onboard broadcom nics , 2 pci intel pro nics. broadcom software support teaming of both broadcom , intel nics. question, has had great success teaming in hyper-v? have read many stories both ways. if teaming in hyper-v works (i know ms not support it), best option use broadcom software , nic configurations? load balance? link aggregation? not sure if should use teaming? any thoughts or suggestions? thanks first -check broadcom ensure have latest drivers. then, check out these resources on technet wiki: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/hyper-v-configuring-vlans-and-vlan-tagging.aspx   http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/hyper-v-virtual-networking-best-practices.aspx http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/hyper-v-gotchas.aspx nic driver issues using nic teaming on broadcom nics on windows server 2008 r2. read issues

IIS on 2003 Server R2

today need instlall iis on production 2003 r2 box w/sp2. need know if addding component requires reboot. if so, i'll have after hours. thanks no.  don't need restart computer to complete iis installation. santhosh sivarajan | mcts, mcse (w2k3/w2k/nt4), mcsa (w2k3/w2k/msg), ccna, network+ houston, tx http://blogs.sivarajan.com/ http://publications.sivarajan.com/ posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Shares unavailable due to some unapparent reason.

we had strange issue today, cant explain. maybe of point me possible cause. application failing because multiple file share unavailable. first let me explain setup.  we have corporate forest, exists out of 4 domains. these domains contain various servers. every production site, has own production forest, separated corporate lan firewall. yesterday 2 biztalk server lost connections share on server within production site. means both server a1 , a2 in corporate, no longer connect shares in various production sites @ same time while writing file. in our troubleshooting tried access share via command-line failed. tried access share third server,which worked. target share available a3, not a1 , a2. other shares on other servers within same production network available server a1 , a2, yet other shares on target not available a1 , a2. while a3 can access shares. we checked eventvwr on a1 , 2, not find smoking gun. rebooted a1 , a2, still no success. rebooted target server in 1

output to csv displaying AD group names and total members

so i'm trying write script parse text file containing group names , each 1 count members - i've got work lists numbers on screen. need output csv column showing group names , column b showing numbers: import-module activedirectory $a = get-content "e:\scripts\spgroups.txt" foreach ($i in $a) { (get-adgroup $i -properties *).member.count } can help? i've been experimenting export-csv grouptotals.csv - can't work yet thanks j   get-adgroup groupname -properties member | select name, @{n='count';e={$_.member.count}} ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Nested Groups in Windows Groups Condition

i have tmg authenticating vpn connections via radius on windows 2008 sp2 nps server.  the respective network policy includes windows groups condition.  referenced group in condition is domain local group called "allowvpn".  group contains several other groups, 1 of domain local group called "allit", includes domain admins group.  found not authenticate using the domain admin account until added domain admins directly "allowvpn" group. is there issue nesting groups more 1 level down?  notice other groups members of "allowvpn" global groups.  do nested groups need global groups work? thanks answers. hi cfs3rd,   thanks posting here.   so have same issue including domain admins group other globe groups members of “allowvpn” ? is domain admins group belonged domain nps server registers ?   i have tested scenario according descriptions can’t reproduce it, members of domain admins group, group nested “allit” dial in no problem

Changing Users last name

scenario : users last name changes.  i go in , change last name in aduc's. (no ms exchange. user using login work machine)   consequence : user no longer able login work machine, using previous login name.   what else in situation domain? go login new user (prepares profile), move files over, etc.  i know folder redirection thing not have in place yet. ok, based on own testing... here found out: looking @ example above... user: jill.a.doe configured in ad followed (user properties > account tab): "user login name" =  jill.a.doe   @mydomain.com "user logon name (pre-windows 2000)"   domain\   jill.a.doe so both configured same above.  now jill changes last name smith, , user requesting username changed to: jill.a.smith changing "user login name" field did nothing after changing.  windows came , said bad username or password.  now... when changed "user logon name (pre-windows 2000)"   domain\   jill.a.doe  ---to--

One server of system state.bkp can be restored in another server.

i have domain controller running in compaq ml 350 g3 server , have regular backup,recently crashed.mean while administrator has restored system state.bkp hardware (i.e) on hp desktop for temporary purposes, working , getting hang.two days after our server made , have again restore system state of hp desktop server.we have done , working, domains able login , doing there work.now problem is, server started hang. so question  can restore 1 server system state .bkp server same operating different hardware so question  can restore 1 server system state .bkp server same operating different hardware hi, system state backup 1 physical computer same physical computer or computer has same make, model, , configuration (identical hardware) supported. microsoft not support restoring system state backup 1 computer second computer of different make, model, or hardware configuration. i have seen scenario doesn't work on similar system/hardware due driver version difference.

Release control of default browser for IE 11 back to users

we control ie through group policy preferences, , forcing ie default browser , received complaints.  i disabled being default browser , having issues.  is there way can stop controlling preference , give users not grayed out selection either way? thanks, dave maybe... what specific method using within gpp, , settings applying? when 'disabled it', did do? did unlink/delete gpo, or, modify gpo? if modified gpo, did change be? it sounds may have been using gpp-registry? , setting key/value, , now, you've 'abandoned' setting, possibly leaving tattooed? (i guessing, since there's not detail above...) if so, may need deploy revised setting, either using 'delete' feature, or, perhaps (depends upon setting using) revised 'update' setting.. don [doesn't work msft, , they're glad ;] Windows Server  >

REEMPLAZO SERVER DOMAIN 2003 A SERVER 2012

hola amigos. tengo una duda. tengo un ad dc windows sbs 2003 donde tiene los roles de dns. el cliente final trabaja sobre xp y 7. pero por problemas de ad dc que tenido con ese servidor y mas por tema de performance. me ha llevado renovar el servidor windows server 2012. y dejaria de existir el actual (windows sbs 2003) pero quisiera saber si existe la posibilidad de que al crear el ad dc 2012 que sera el uni primario, sea transparente par los usuarios  y yo no tenga que renombrar el perfil y sacarlo del dominio viejo y despues al nuevo... christian castro lo que primero haría marduk es migrar tu ad dc server 2008 y así ya puedes migrar posteriormente server 2012 y seria transparente para tus usuarios hay varias formas de hacer la migración de server 2003 server 2008 pero el que te recomiendo es el windows server 2008 r2 ya que tiene núcleo bajo windows 7 y puede soportar tus equipos en xp. te dejo estos hilos para que te des una idea de como hacerlo http://www.microsof

Dangers of Continue to this website (not recommended).

what happens or doesn't take place when create certificate exception , proceed website anyway.  connection server still encrypted?  dangers of doing this, way.  know causes error , know how fix it, asking happens when don't fix this.  why wouldn't fix because may talking thousands of machines , may not easy fix. you still running encrypted connection using ssl/tls. receiving a certificate error can indication of a man-in-the-middle attack, server spoofing attack, certificate expiration problem, name mismatch or the issuer not being trusted. /hasain Windows Server  >  Security

Help me to choose a Server Hardware Configuration

myself nickesh tawde india. manager need choose general server. so need valuable suggestion choose cost , work efficient server. tell me server operating system should use ? licensing working @ school. no. of systems: 100 10 20 systems using 1 software installed on server , normal maintainance of other systems. thanks & regards, nickesh tawde hello, which server roles should become, please more specific server should do? applications must run on it? best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Broken desktop shortcuts for remote desktop users on terminal services (Server 2008 R2)

hello, recently have been running in issue users logging in our terminal server sporadically getting broken desktop shortcuts. process given shortcuts log in script copies them in network location. there not appear network connectivity issues between servers, , doesn't happen every single user, hence "sporadically".  please let me know if more detail needed. thanks hi, thank question. please let know more details broken desktop shortcuts. have wrong targets? not created on desktop correctly? meanwhile, instead of using logon script, can try use gpp create shortcuts users. configure shortcut item http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753580.aspx hope helps. best regards jeremy wu Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

Windows Server 2012 Set Console Screen to Lock on Idle

for windows server 2012, how tell lock console after specified time interval? like on other version of windows... http://gpsearch.azurewebsites.net/#4845 http://gpsearch.azurewebsites.net/#4843 http://gpsearch.azurewebsites.net/#4846 http://gpsearch.azurewebsites.net/#4844 no not evil, if know doing: or bad gpos? wenn meine antwort hilfreich war, freue ich mich über eine bewertung! if answer helpful, i'm glad rating! Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Optimizing authentication between NPS and Active directory server

hello experts, i need opinion regarding improving existing vpn infrastucture . vpn infrastucture includes ad server accounts created placed in datacenter, domain created in nps(network policy servers) joined ad domain controller.the nps servers placed in separate datacenter. in vpn server (rras) have added 4 nps servers respect least distant nps server first nps server in rras(vpn) server. when clients connect vpn authenticated slow possible authenticated more fastly. vpn servers not part of domain security reasons. so, need r expert opinion in in order optimize authentication have tweak ad or nps or else done. there tool find authentication time taken when user connects. any suggestions highly appreciated. thanks hi frank albertstien, according description, want optimize nps performance. as far know, there several tips improve nps performance: 1. install nps role on dc; 2. disable nas notification forwarding; 3. if nps server not installed on dc, , receiving la

Group Policy controlling local administrators membership on workstation

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i'm wondering if there issue having wsus server v3 sit downstream wsus v2 server. haven't been able find documentation on it, still wondering if anyone's tried , had issues or luck. i'm wondering if there issue having wsus server v3 sit downstream wsus v2 server. it's documented. not work.   from wsus 3.0 overview in section new in windows server update services 3.0 upgrade seamlessly wsus 2.0 wsus 3.0 wsus 3.0 can installed on server has wsus 2.0 installed. installation process perform in-place upgrade preserves previous settings , approvals. process of upgrading server hierarchy should start central server , continue down hierarchy. wsus 2.0 server can synchronize wsus 3.0 server, wsus 3.0 server cannot synchronize wsus 2.0 server . upgrading wsus 2.0 wsus 3.0 one-way process; going wsus 2.0 requires first remove wsus 3.0, reinstall wsus 2.0.     lawrence garvin, m.s., mcitp:ea, mcdba, mcsa principal/cto, onsite technology so

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hi all, on windows 2008r2 sp1 of services in stopped state after reboot set automatic. if try start i'm getting error message stating "service did not start in timely fashion". booted computer in safe , tried starting service didnt worked out. in msconfig except microsft related services disabled third party services , tried microsft  related services rds, bits..etc still same issue persists. please guide me how rid of issue. hi, did checked event log? base on experience ,   a number of service stopped cause system file corrupted, please try run sfc /scannnow command check. to run system file checker tool, follow these steps:   1. click start collapse imageexpand image , , type cmd in start search box. 2. right-click cmd in programs list, , click run administrator. collapse imageexpand image if prompted administrator password or confirmation, type password or click continue 3. @ command prompt, following line, , press enter: sfc /scannow hope h

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recently upgraded our sql server 2005  to 2008. noticed can encrypt database file 1 of options. know need backed use in recovery of encrypted database. assume sort of certificate right? anyone know need backup? thanks, owner, quilnet solutions   hi,   please understand discuss windows server issues in forum. issue related sql server, not best resource troubleshoot it. suggest discussing issue in our sql server forum.   sql server froum: http://forums.microsoft.com/technet/default.aspx?forumgroupid=93&siteid=17   i hope issue can resolved soon.   tim quan - msft   Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

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hi, where can qad cmdlets? understood, qad cmdlets part of "quest activeroles server". it seems here "activeroles server" became paid? so there no qad cmdlets free now, aren't it? here's direct download link.  looks product page down reason @ moment. download link quest ad cmdlets  -  http://www.quest.com/quest_download_assets/individual_components/quest_activerolesmanagementshellforactivedirectoryx86_151.msi if post helpful, please vote or 'mark answer'! more of sort of thing @ www.foxdeploy.com Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

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environment small school, less 100 computers/users. server 2008 r2. user's documents directs server (folder redirection in group policy), getting inconsistencies among our variety of clients (xp, vista, 7, desktops/laptops). we contemplating change faculty (the users use laptops). in change, remove folder redirection, allow users store files locally, synch files server (for backup purposes). students, use desktops (and may use several different desktops during week) keep their my docs redirected to the server. advisable? caveats may not have considered? many can provide constructive feedback! hi, offline files should enabled automatically when applying folder redirection, users should have local copy when network is not available. of course if backup purpose save files on local , setup sync server. setup script run robocopy command copy folders network folder. logon/logoff script in order automatically. technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our

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hello , i need know how can patches directly installed instead of manually installting it. thanks .     on wsus server go options>automaic approvals , create rule updates want automatically approved; create gpo on dc point clients wsus server. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc720539(ws.10).aspx Windows Server  >  WSUS

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hi, we in proces of building hosted environment 1 of our customers. in environment there account forest (forest a) , resource forest (forest b) in wil host sharepoint, exchange , terminal server (to host client side applications, server side remain in forest a). resource forest trusting account forest (one way outgoing forest trust, selective authentication enabled) now exchange , sharepoint fine , working expected (untill :) ). terminal servers start running problems. since logon accounts in forest thats settings homedir , profiledir being stored. since want them connect profiles , home directories in forest b figured fix using ts profile , ts homedir settings. way if logon localy still own profile dir , such located in forest a and if logon on resource terminal servers they'll different profile , homedir located in forest b. hope still makes sense :). real issue, logon script. setting stored in forest a. using allow cross-forest user policy , roaming user profiles o