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Force Duplex Printing Windows 2003/2008

i trying force users use duplex printing. i have changed printing preferences of windows 2003 printer have duplexing checked on. i deleted network printer on workstation , added back. duplex not turned on.   there way force network settings down workstation?   i running win7, printer ricoh c5000 connected windows 2003.   thanks steve hi steve, please see thread: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverprint/thread/a0a9bb3f-db24-417d-9905-c310d068d3c6 ~david Windows Server  >  Print/Fax

Trocando IP de PDC x Migração AD

prezados, tenho um pdc em determinado segmento de minha rede. gostaria de troca-lo.. terei alguem problema? algo assim, ele está com 10.10.4.1 e quero troca-lo para 172.16.1.1 .. seria possível?   outra coisa: minha rede tem aproximadamente 500 estações, e estou começando migrar este nt para um ad, qual seria melhor opção? sendo que os servidores que rodam o nt vao ser desativados, ou seja, atualizar eles não é uma opção. usando admt eu consigo uma migração tranquila? seria instalar um 2003, rodar um dcpromo, migrar meus usuários, alguma ferramenta faz isso? sem mexer no nome dominio e nos clientes?   césar césar,   vamos por partes:   quanto troca de ip , você terá que entrar no seu wins e fazer um sort por ip e depois remover todas entradas desse pdc.  fique atento para não ter problemas em bdc's que possam ter entradas estáticas no lmhosts. se essa troca de ip por motivo de migração , você pode colocar uma segunda placa de rede nesse servidor com um s...

Adding users to multiple Distribution Lists through input from the PowerShell terminal

want add 1 user multiple dls don't want import them csv or txt file. want ability enter dls through powershell terminal , user added dls specified.  not sure how go that. told use cmdlet get-distributiongroup  and place array use switch statement determine dls. not sure how go doing that.  can show me example or point me in right direction? please read post.  not possible decode trying say.  have posted odd characters make reading post harder. \_(ツ)_/ Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Hyper-V Manager on a Domain Controller (v3 2012)

is possible add hyper-v manager domain controller (windows 2012)? i know can't install role , host virtual machines .. don't want that. want able manage hyper-v servers domain controller (using hyper-v manager). i know can install 3rd-party management tools (on hyper-v or machine) ... want see if can use native stuff first. yes possible start powershell console , run administrator :  add-windowsfeature -name rsat-hyper-v-tools -includeallsubfeature //n Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

Remote Desktop Licencing mode is not configured

hi, i have installed terminal services , applied licences still receiving message. licensing mode set user cal , services deployed on same server. thanks, hi, what operating system version server running?  if server 2008/2008 r2 please open tsconfig.msc , set licensing mode per user, , specify fqdn of licensing server (itself in case). if server 2012/2012 r2, have set licensing mode , licensing server name in server manager -- rds -- overview -- tasks -- edit deployment properties?  have made server part of session collection? thanks. -tp Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

Update ADMX Files after Upgrade from Server 2008 to Server 2008 R2 - what to consider?

hi there i'd upgrade infrastructure (dc , memberservers) 2008 2008 r2 , i'd know if there considerations gpo? cause i'd copy admx , adml files server 2008 r2 ( %systemroot% \policydefinitions ) ( %systemroot% \sysvol\domain\polic ies\policydefinitions) normaly gpo's should not changed or there new default-settings better know before update? thanks help, uerueluem howdie!   am 01.07.2010 09:17, schrieb uerueluem: > i'd upgrade infrastructure (dc , memberservers) 2008 > 2008 r2 , i'd know if there considerations about > gpo? cause i'd copy admx , adml files server > 2008 r2 (/%systemroot%/*\policydefinitions*) to > (/%systemroot%/*\sysvol\domain\policies\policydefinitions)* > > normaly gpo's should not changed or there new > default-settings better know before update?   note admx syntax changed between vista , win7 -- once you've copied admx files central store, should upgrade gp managemen...

Some VSS Questions

hi,   i message:    volume shadow copy service error: unexpected error vss_e_writer_status_not_available. older active writer session state being overwritten newer session. common cause number of parallel backups has exceeded maximum supported limit.  hr = 0x80042409.   ...when taking host level backup using diskshadow of multiple hyper-v hosts running between 25 , 30 vms each..   i scripting , absolutely sure clear previous backups afterwards deleting whole set. will   generate message on fresh backup no previous shadow sets exist on system. worry , there can fix ?   i   have 2 issues hyper-v vss. ‘create’ part of diskshadow stuck @ ‘create’ eternally. when mean 4 times in thousand backups. there no indication in host or guest why happens. also, less occasionally, let’s twice in thousand backups, patched hyper-v host has reset (and generated no dumps) @ create stage of vss shadow. want ma...

Combine Individual Items From Separate Arrays Into a Third Array

i have 2 arrays, 1 list of first names , second list of last names. combine first name , last name reside @ same index position in respective arrays third array. each pair of arrays have same number of items, number may change - i.e., in instances there may 5 first names , 5 last names, @ other times there may 15 first names , 15 last names. so, example: array $firstname contains: $firstname[0] = jon $firstname[1] = bob $firstname[2] = tom array $lastname contains: $lastname[0] = smith $lastname[1] = jones $lastname[2] = white and want create array $fullname this... $fullname[0] = jon smith $fullname[1] = bob jones $fullname[2] = tom white thanks help. if know first , last names in correct order, can this. $firstname = @('jon','bob','tom') $lastname = @('smith','jones','white') $fullname = @() ($i = 0; $i -lt $firstname.count; $i++) { $fullname += "$($firstname[$i]) $($lastname[$i])" } $f...

wmic remote access is denied

i keep getting access denied when trying run wmi query machine remote machine. checked using corect credentials. followed positing http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/4f33837b-1cb1-4648-85b1-3ba87cbfe93e/wmi-remote-access-denied?forum=winservermanagement and checked settings still cannot wmic remote machine. any idea? you might ask them on here. http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home?forum=scripting       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum ...

Forward proxy with PAC file

i'm deploying barracuda forward proxy.  i've got cuda setup, , if plug in proxy address in ie manually, works , cuda redirects/blocks specified categories , websites want. now, want deploy forward proxy settings via windows group policy.  laptops, needed way go out internet direct when outside network otherwise couldn't surf web. research has led me configure pac file via gpo when users laptops outside network , can't communicate proxy, browser go out internet direct.  can't pac file work.  hoping else has run or has tips point me in right direction.  know ideally configure web site in lan , store pac file on browser (basically).  know there more configure such setting mime types, etc...  right i'm trying pac file work local file , isn't working.  here is pac file examples i've tried: examples: function findproxyforurl(url, host) {    if (isinnet(myipaddress(), "192.168.15.0", "255.255.255.0"))...

Virtual hard drives from physical using disk2vhd tool and partitions question

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hi all i have done following using disk2vhd tool. @ end of though not appear have virtual hard drives quite expected. understand why, can tidy question? so, i've done... i have: 1 physical server. raid5. appears 1 disk windows. 2 partitions. c: 56 gb , d: 502 gb. i ran disk2vhd create vhds of these partitions. logic said me @ time create vhd each partition can move them independently on storage if needed. have 2 .vhd files, 1 of c: drive , 1 of d: drive. i have formatted , reinstalled same physical server windows 2008 r2 , installed hyper-v role. i've copied vhd files made newly installed server , set virtual machine 2 hard disks. 1 each file. 1 virtual disk c: , 1 d: (as said, can see why has happened has happened, before weren't 2 different disks, one! wasn't expecting behaviour). upon booting virtual machine of previous installation , trying access d: gave me 'do want format it?' type message. hell no! i've gone in computer management >...

When new 2012 R2 WSUS server installed, existing downstream clients generate a WebException: The request failed with HTTP Status 404: Not Found error.

after doing research on error , piecing puzzle pieces appears downstream servers set port 80, , new upstream server configured default utilize port 8530.  so, need 1 of 2 things.  change upstream port port 80 (or 443 if ssl utilized), or change downstream servers port 8530.  here's process: 1. in wsus console on downstream server, go options , click on update source. 2. change port number 8530 , click on ok. 3. try kick off synchronization again. Windows Server  >  WSUS

Remoteapp in Isolated AD DMZ

it's understanding microsofts remoteapp requires domain setup. i'm in need of allowing outside users access remoteapps page , select applications , want keep isolated internal servers. there way set out rd gateway (nat rdweb located in dmz since don't need access internally) or should building out separate domain dmz?  thanks help.  hi, do want deploy rd web access in dmz without rd gateway? if yes, not recommended deploy rds internet users without rd gateway. by doing that, port 3389 expose in internet. , high risk. here article below deploy rd web access , rd gateway server in dmz reference. rd gateway deployment in perimeter network & firewall rules https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2009/07/31/rd-gateway-deployment-in-a-perimeter-network-firewall-rules/ best regards, jay please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . ...

Log off Physical Machine after RD Session Ends

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i using windows 7 terminal client connect remote desktop session using remote desktop services. looking way when rd ends, physical machine logs off. anyone has idea how ? regards. you mean automatically killing orphaned sessions when users disconnect sessions , don't log off gracefully? you can configure terminal services terminate abandoned sessions way- on server, go "start > programs > administrative tools > terminal services configuration" select "connections", right click on rdp-tcp , select properties select sessions tab , check "override user settings" check box. choose criteria under you'd start killing off sessions. also can per user basis. open local users , groups, select user , right click , open properties window. click on sessions tab. change "end disconnected session: <n>" specific time want after disconnected user session logged off. hth  sachin gadhave (mcp, mcts) ...

Enable Change Notification On All Site Links on an Windows 2003 AD is not working for account lockout

our configuration domain 5 different sites 5 domain controllers. clients on sites logged in automatically basic user. user can log in own credentials via secundary logon. possible make remote desktop connection other site. for security reasons introduced account lockout policy. default lock out active on site lock out done. have enabled change notification on site links. lock out active @ site lock out done , site pdc role active. other sites give message of lock out when user give wrong password. if user give right password user can log in on site. is there solution block login? password reset,account lockout events are replicated between dc's . reason if administrator resets password user has forgotten password, change replicated pdce( same account lockout ). isn’t situation pdce notified change instead change pushed it. reason important if user attempts logon , password attempt use fails, dc send hash password (password never sent on wire) pdce check see i...

restric to not using ntlm

hello in network enviroment works perfect want hardening auth methods explore want know how restric not using ntlm in whole domain have mentioned servers 2008 r2 looking deploy policy network thanks robert perkovich hello robert posting, expose restric ntlm auth, have honest & security hardening starts with  kind of thinking , when choosing , looking forward hard /strong authentication access. set these changes gpo , follow article below: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj865668(v=ws.10).aspx post if goes wrong. i'd glad answer question Windows Server  >  Security

Accidently deleted Word for xp. Have done the "back to a previous time" backup restore thing!

hi there. new forums, dumb computers. accidently deleted ( , have no idea how did it) 1 day microsoft word isn't working. icons resume's etc still there, won't open. have done backup earlier date, after did of icons on descktop have ! mark on them, , word kinda opens, box with " windows installer" comes , says "preparing install". after message comes " microsoft word not been installed current user, please run setup install application".   setup?? ive looked, ive googled. im dumb :) any great. thank you hi try suggestions in article below tas recommended: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/898512 if doesn't wrok, refer following method: 322756 how , restore registry in windows please backup registry, , try delete registry data test if helps, click start , , click run . in run dialog box, type regedit , , click ok . in left pane in registry editor, locate following key: hkey_current_user\software\microsoft\office in l...

Get the user name from which the URL is called.

hello team, i have url can called user browser. trying find out logged in user in browser url called. using below script not give me proper data. know work fine desktop or laptop not give expected result server. inputs pls.  $user = tasklist / v / fi "imagename eq explorer.exe" / fo list | find "user name:" $user = $user . substring ( 14 ) regards, priyabrata try execute elevated admin powershell window regards, mc manikandan Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

WSUS configuration change logged?

hi was wondering if wsus configuration changes gets logged somewhere? we have situation need know changed configuration on wsus server. was wondering if wsus configuration changes gets logged somewhere? we have situation need know changed configuration on wsus server. configuration changes logged in %programfiles%\update services\logfiles\change.log lawrence garvin, m.s., mcsa, mcitp:ea, mcdba solarwinds head geek microsoft mvp - software packaging, deployment & servicing (2005-2014) mvp profile: http://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/mvp/lawrence%20r%20garvin-32101 http://www.solarwinds.com/gotmicrosoft the views expressed on post mine , not reflect views of solarwinds. Windows Server  >  WSUS ...

remove a ipv6 protocol installed on client

hi guys, i have windows 2008 domain lot of client windows 7 , vista , have 2 question ipv6 , group policy:   1-  can force remove ipv6 protocol installed on client centrally domain group policy ? 2- it's possible have a problem  if remove ipv6 on windows client ?   thanks in advance.   hello, 1. not know http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929852/en-us 2. depends on functionality need, new features direcaccess requrie ipv6 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/2009.07.cableguy.aspx microsoft recommends don't disable ipv6. better start learning use correct. best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Group Policy ...

DNS Issue

i'm running dns services on windows 2008 , mx records. if disable recursion on server, not resolve mx records host records. in responce mx queries, root hints reply. if enable recursion resolve correctly. i used network monitor , found out server receive ms query internal ad dns domain apended, i.e. xyz.com.localdom.com? so, disabled recursion , used server not joined domain perform mx query , resolved. 1 issue remained server responding name not found root hints? so, removed root hints , timed out unknow names want. after disabling root hints, queries clients joined domain successful. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

NPS event 14 occuring after successful authentication

we have enabled ias on windows 2003 dc , nps on windows 2008 dc our offices wireless users able authenticate , use domain. successful authentication followed several errors: event type:    error event source:    ias event category:    none event id:    14 date:        11/5/2010 time:        9:12:16 am user:        n/a computer:    xxxx description: radius message received radius client xxxx invalid authenticator. typically caused mismatched shared secrets. verify configuration of shared secret radius client in internet authentication service snap-in , configuration of network access server. more information, see , support center @ http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp. everything i've looked @ online says that shared secrets aren't same cant true because authenticating against dcs , can onto d...

Virtualization

hi,   we in process of upgrading data center. have virtualization option. want know how reliable virtualize domain controllers. read several articles online, says not recommended , others saying works same on separate physical server. 1 tried , have feedback it. please share hi, you can go ahead , virtualize dc's. best practice,it recommended server having pdc role can physical rather being virtual. make sure each site has 2 dc's minimum serve users , need give proper attention issues on dc's same physical ones.   regards, mohan r sr. administrator - server support Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Log on as a batch job

i want add user log on batch job policy systems in our environment. unfortunately, appears when define policy via group policy removes current users listed , shows new user defined in group policy. want ensure not cause issues in future. example, have server has following membership log on batch job policy: administrators backup operators iis_iusrs performance log user when applied group policy same machine showed user defined. other users still technically part of policy? don't want overwrite current membership. want add new user. > want add user log on batch job policy systems > in our environment. unfortunately, appears when define the > policy via group policy removes current users listed , only > shows new user defined in group policy. want ensure that   short answer: cannot "add". not cumulative setting. last gpo applied define list.   best method: create domain group "logon batch" , add group to predefined ...

xcopy - Search and replace all instances of a file using xcopy - help

hi, i trying find way using xcopy/robocopy in batch file copy single file (ssrs report) 1 location , copy multiple locations. want copy if there older version of folder there. eg not copying subfolders, replacing old/existing copies of file. or short term solution, having xcopy read folder locations text file can edit there large number of locations , rather via batch file if possible. thanks hi there you have done web search , found xcopy /v switch accomplish task of comparing files said many . not true, /v not used compare files. and accomplish task should write script accomplish task along calling xcopy script. there dedicated forum assist writing scripts , please navigate link below , post query. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/scripting sainath windows driver development. Windows Server  >  ...

Microsoft Failover Cluster (HA)

hey guys, let me quick question:- please read concern , share thoughts. q. have 1 ha in my  environment , ha runs active passive. suppose make offline primary server ha not moving node. what should cause  ?  ram prakash sharma you have not provided information work with. did run cluster validation wizard before built cluster?  errors/warnings?  have run validation wizard on running cluster?  errors/warnings?  type of shared storage using?  network configuration?  application?  did initiate failover? . : | : . : | : . tim Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)

Terminal Server - restart of Server on behalf of user NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM Reason Code: 0x80030002

is there gpo setting me prevent users installing outlook addins restarting citrix/rds servers? happens when user tries listen voicemail message in outlook 2010 while logged citrix/rds server. log name:      system source:        user32 date:          1/5/2012 3:48:49 pm event id:      1074 task category: none level:         information keywords:      classic user:          system computer:      drctx1.lawfirm.local description: process msiexec.exe has initiated restart of computer drctx1 on behalf of user nt authority\system following reason: no title reason found  reason code: 0x80030002  shutdown type: restart  comment: windows installer initiated system restart complete or continue...

What is changed in Administrator account upon joining computer to domain?

i developer , clear questions related development environment setup of windows server both in workgroup , in ad . do understand correctly windows server built-in administrator upon joining domain governed group policies dc , afministrators group added domain admins local administrator cannot delete since pushed (every 90 min) there dc? on other hand, nothing of possible @ (adding domain user local administrators group or local administrator being governed dc) with "the same" accounts/group (administrator/administrators) in "the same" windows before joining domain. what determine such disjoint behavior of local administrator  account before joining computer domain , after? what changing in machine account, local administrator  user account , local administrators group upon joining domain? i tried ask in [1] - [9] contradictory each other answers , closing of questions , account (being banned access posts). what's wro...

File Share and NTFS Permissions

i'm totally confused on whole file share , ntfs permissioning model in windows 2008 r2. i looking simple.  here folder structure: d: drive users (root folder) bob frank mary   i'd bob have full control, 100% access folder only.  should not able access frank or mary's folder. same applies frank. mary have 100% access folder , bob , franks (she designed administrator for/on server) what permission model use set up?  i've spent time reading , (or little) tinkering w/different settings.  should know off top of head.  appreicate comments. thank in advance. steve you use example, not perfec should trick on share put authenticated users full control. for ntfs permissions untick inherited permissions on 3 folders, , click add add them exclusive permissions. delete users (domain\users) entries. on each folder add user needs permissions. i.e. folder - bob .... domain\bob (modify) folder - bob .... domain\mary (modify) ...

How to generate a Certificate

i cloned server , made changes server needed.  problem face certificate new server has clone of old one.  how can remove old certificate , generate new one?  have server manages certificates unable generate 1 using wizard in iis. hi, posting in microsoft technet forums. need request new certificate ca: request certificate http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730689.aspx regards kevin Windows Server  >  Security

Hoping for tips on monitoring resource utilisation

hi, implementing sql server integration services (ssis) solution on windows server 2003. have problem overnight process (dtexec.exe) seems "freeze" , don't know why. "freeze" mean see entries in logfile: dataflow: 2010-02-21 22:09:20.69    source: dft dataflow    component "lkp dim client" (792) receive 0 rows on input "lookup input" (793) end dataflow dataflow: 2010-02-21 22:09:20.69    source: dft dataflow    component "lkp dim contract" (843) w knows ssis (and granted, suspect doesn't include around here) knows log records unusual. can see log record has been partially written - strange thing if leave process long enough (and i'm talking hours here) log record gets written in entirety , execution continues unabated. awry. suspicion of our machine resources getting constrained, either cpu or memory. reasno visiting forum haven't clue how go monitoring these resources. know perfmo...

what is "realm" "KRB5_NT_PRINCIPAL" in cmd/ ktpass.exe

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i try in windows xp : c:\documents , settings\user\my documents\support>ktpass -princ 127.0.0.1@127 . 0.0.1 -crypto des-cbc-md5 -ptype krb5_nt_principal -pass * -out 1.txt type password 127.0.0.1: type password again confirm: key created. output keytab 1.txt: keytab version: 0x502 keysize 45 127.0.0.1@127.0.0.1 ptype 1 (krb5_nt_principal) vno 1 etype 0x3 (des- cbc-md5) keylength 8 (0xb05462a437e3834c) -------------------------------- open 1.txt:below:    -   127.0.0.1  127.0.0.1         癟b?銉l ---------------------------------- crypted by des-cbc-md5 whether in single pc (windows xp ),master ticket , server  ticket in c:\documents , settings\user\application data\microsoft?   tickets    ticket record helps client authenticate service.    ticket contains following information: ticket ::=            ...

Problem deleting local user from a Server 2008 R2 machine

hi, i have domain member server (windows 2008 r2) contains local accounts, created before domain joining. i've managed delete of accounts, have problem few specific ones - when try delete them, following error: "the specified account name not member of group" (in command line classified error 1377). when go local "users" group members, see user's sid in list - , not name. when try remove sid there, again error not member of group. this happens in 2 machines, clone of machine (don't know if relevant, in original machine there wasn't problem this). i've tried login user account server, didn't help. still error. what else can done??? ideas? thanks! lena. they won't break being there, can understand wanting clean up. since machine clone, sysprep run on before put in service (or before clone image created)?  sysprep, besides generating new machine sid , other things, removes account , sets default administrator "di...

Configure windows 2008 to get updates from WSUS server

dear everyone, i've windows server 2008 r2, out of active directory, want configure updates wsus server located in network.   i'll appreciate if guide through.   regards, you should able use local group policy , set setting at computer configuration\administrative templates\windows components\windows update , set   "specify intranet microsoft update service location"   -- mike burr Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Powershell for failing over a cluster

so, worked out a command allow me remotely failover 2008 r2 cluster , works great first failover, on subsiquent failovers fails on , fails right before command completes, see below: ps c:\> get-clustergroup -cluster c-test-ps-ab name                                    ownernode                                                                 state ----                      ...

Remote Desktop stops after vpn

i remote desktop window server 2008 on local network, while connected connect vpn connection (from windows server 2008), once vpn connection made remote desktop connection windows server 2008 lost. unable remote desktop windows server 2008, though can still access folder shares on it.   what causing problem? i discovered actual problem was; server connected network wirelessly, , wireless connection drop , reconnect gave impression of remote desktop connection dropping , reconnecting. updated driver wireless adapter on server , problem has gone away. Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

VPN Error 741 and 734

hello, i'm newbie learning vpn. have vpn server l2tp (using centos os) , client (windows 7). when tried established client server, in security tab choose maximum strengh , require encryption. received 741 error. when change become optional encryption, error 734 appear. should solve problem? thank you hi lala, >>i have vpn server l2tp (using centos os) , client (windows 7). what kind of authentication method did use clients? ipsec or pki? >>from received 741 error. when change become optional encryption, error 734 appear. for issue, please check link below understand how resolve it: troubleshooting common vpn related errors https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/rrasblog/2009/08/12/troubleshooting-common-vpn-related-errors/ could please provide detail conditions of nps server here further troubleshooting? best regards john please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . ...

2 Questions about NAP DHCP

1.) if use nap dhcp, happen client not support nap technology. thinking visiting xp pre sp3 , on.   2.) possible give internet access nap dhcp if tests fails?? (without using 802.1x)   /olav tvedt tvedt.info     olav, 1) clients not support nap, can set policies on server appropriate action (allow, block, etc.) applicable irrespective of enforcement type , hence not limited dhcp.   2) yes, can still allow user on network or provide him internet access if user fails test.   amith   Windows Server  >  Network Access Protection

Group Policy preferences being ignored

terminal server w2k8 x64. dc w2k8 x64. rdp client 6.0 on xpp x32 i have created shortcuts , printer mappings within gpp applies group. group referenced within ts ou has inheritance blocked , loopback processing set. at first shortcuts placed correctly , printer mapped. needed change 1 of shotcuts sos removed gpp, ran gpupdate /force on both ts, recreated shortcut ran gpupdate /force , settings in gpp ignored when applied user on ts new user doesn't gpp applied on first login. gpo bits correctly applied. have set gpo policy stop gpp being applied or what? starting impression can't make changes gpp , have them applied ever. correct? all ideas welcomed it known bug apparently. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservergp/thread/40b44cd0-c232-4bf3-bd3f-49d2cc36a4e2  has gory details , solution. thanks help. great book well. Windows Server  ...

RDS License Server - stand alone RDS host server

in current environment, have 4 windows server 2008 rds boxes on domain.  they point 2008 license server rds licenses, on domain. have new project requires 2 new 2012 rds servers.   1 on domain, 1 stand alone server (can't on domain due users accessing it). can non-domain server still use domain-joined license server? thanks in advance , responses. hi, in current environment, have 4 windows server 2008 rds boxes on domain.  they point 2008 license server rds licenses, on domain. have new project requires 2 new 2012 rds servers.   1 on domain, 1 stand alone server (can't on domain due users accessing it). can non-domain server still use domain-joined license server? >>>for workgroup rdsh use domain-joined license server, have not found official document said yes. in opinion, may configure stand alone rdsh use domain-joined rd license server. but, in case of cannot used workgroup rdsh, install rdsh , rd license on workgroup server....