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What to expect from repadmin (how to track AD replication)?

according article (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb125224.aspx) after each step of setup.com /xxxxxx, track progress of ad replication using "active directory replication monitor tool" (replmon.exe). however, since have dc in w2k , new dc in ws2k8 , can't use replmon.exe.  learnt use repadmin.exe instead.  i've tried repadmin /showrepl have no idea expect output. mean, how know if replication has started or not, , if "setup.com /xxxx" has effects on other dc? ps: had searched web see if there's anything, found exact copy-n-paste microsoft articles: tell "to wait permissions replicate before continuing" (sic)  how long?  minute?  ten minutes or what? hello horinius, in replmon can rightclick partition or server , choose "synchronize............". repadmin use repadmin /syncall or check out additional options in link provided before under examples section. btw, not recommended install exchange 2007 on dc. better ...

Access denied when validating configuration for a failover cluster

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hi, i've spent days trying install cluster on 2 virtual server 2012 r2 nodes running on esx 6. no matter try comes following error in validation report: an error occurred while executing test. an error occurred while getting information software updates installed on nodes. one or more errors occurred. creating instance of com component clsid {4142dd5d-3472-4370-8641-de7856431fb0} iclassfactory failed due following error: 80070005 access denied. (exception hresult: 0x80070005 (e_accessdenied)). i've checked things mentioned in https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/39e6e957-95fd-4de5-89c2-0ea60e63b9d6/access-is-denied-messages-in-win2012-r2-failover-cluster-validation-report-and-csv-entering-a-paused?forum=winserverclustering  , several other things. no change. my last finding related problem is, everytime access denied error happens, 2 entries logged in security event log of 1 of our domain controllers: note: blacked service na...

windows 10 x64 10074 working very good 10130 x64 reboot

on my lenovo t61 windows 10 10074 x64 work , version 10130 not working . i tried to upgrade , my laptop can not run continuously reboot at startup. i've tried with a new installation directly download microsoft site windows 10 10130 x64 and again it can not started again installation reboot. shame that this limit windows to run on new machines. i am this machine paid very expensive and can not use windows 10 x64, and some will buy laptop for 200 usd several times slower than my i have paid 2800 usd and he could use windows 10 x64, and i did. this is a shame and telling experience with windows 8.1 x64 can not install on my athlon x 2 4200+ . for a company like you, this is big minus if this is not resolved, i and hope many others people will pass the mac. you you use just because have good support and constant update i solve problem. activate the opt...

How to buy Server 2012 Essentials R2

i'm trying friend research options migrating off of aging so-far solid sbs 2003 server. he'd buy new server , install oem copy of server 2012 essentials r2 (not server 2012 essentials) since moving email exchange online. can't seem find place buy server 2012 essentials r2 whether on stand alone dvd/download or bundled new hardware purchase oem. i'm not sure if need software assurance, have 1 server. found link buy server 2012 essentials non-r2 on newegg, can buy r2 version? thanks. hi, thanks posting in forum. regarding question, maybe following official website help. http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/products/windows-server-2012-r2-essentials/default.aspx#fbid=lhtbiw9lgmg best regards, andy qi we trying better understand customer views on social support experience, participation in interview project appreciated if have time. helping make community forums great place. ...

Add on to Existing License

we have purchased k1 license(desklesspack comprise sharepointdeskless, exchange_s_deskless). see below. ps c:\windows\system32> get-msolaccountsku | where-object {$_.skupartnumber -eq 'desklesspack'} | foreach-object {$_.servicestatus} serviceplan                             provisioningstatus -----------                             ------------------ sharepointdeskless                      success exchange_s_deskless                     success we have attempted assign e1(exch...

RDS 2012 R2 Shadowing privacy issue?!

my users complaining not being able see, when i've closed "shadowing". when start "shadowing", users visible alert , have accept ... when close shadowing, user can't see i've closed it. -  this major privacy issue. is possible somehow show user, i've closed shadowing? thanks. hi, thank posting in windows server forum. per research, sorry disappoint still there no such way let users know have disconnected shadow session of users. need inform manually user. understanding , support! regards. dharmesh solanki Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

Sites and Services - Which is a better solution

i have multiple sites no servers connect via vpn or t1(s). want ensure correct dc. solution more efficient (operationaly). 1. link subnet closest connected site dc (all 1 hop away)? 2. create site remote sites , list closest connected dc service? thanks, tj it doen't matter.  can sssociate correct ip subnet site -  assign multiple ip subnets single site.   santhosh sivarajan | mcts, mcse (w2k3/w2k/nt4), mcsa (w2k3/w2k/msg), ccna, network+ houston, tx blogs - http://blogs.sivarajan.com/ articles - http://www.sivarajan.com/publications.html twitter: @santhosh_sivara - http://twitter.com/santhosh_sivara posting provided no warranties,and confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Directory Services ...

Automatic Tape Backup - Word 2010

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when save some files shared drive (networked), word 2010 documents display little black clock on word icon.  i'm finding search feature isn't finding these documents unless check "search tape backup" in search criteria.  i did not set my system save way.  how remove word files?  (windows xp, office 2010) thank you. hi, please clear create backup copy check box follow these steps: click file > options > advanced > under save, clear create backup copy check box. if problem still persists, clear autorecover test if helps(not recommend), see below image: best regards william zhou technet community support Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions ...

Is it possible to run Windows Operating system without virtual memory?

is possible run windows operating system   without virtual memory?   if have suffecient ram? i dissabled pageing system advance property still in task manager can see virtual memory   ,page pool ,non page pool memory etc..   so taskmanager vm size mean different ? please me correctly . thanks ashok kumar hello, you can run computer without pagefile without problem. keep in mind no memory dump possible in case you'll blue screen. best regards meinolf weber mvp, mcp, mcts microsoft mvp - directory services my blog : http://msmvps.com/blogs/mweber/ disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum ...

Enterprise administrator and Child domain

i have domain xxx.com , xxx.com domain , enterprise admin (xxx.com\admin), create child domain aaa.xxx.com. problem: the problem is when login in child domain aaa.xxx.com user xxx.com\admin i don't have domain admin rights, cannot add xxx.com\admin child domain "domain admins" group. question: how make root domain user member of child domain "domain admins" group ??? you can't. if want have equivalent of domain admin privileges in child domain, use enterprise admin group - or add account domain local administrators group in aa.xxx.com (this give admin rights domain controller/ad - not domain member computers) hth marcin Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Visual Studio 2013 and 2015 Fails to install or run - ?!

build 10240 seems have broken vs2013 , vs2015 - can no longer run them nor can remove them try reinstalling them.  anyone else seen problem. it's sad know. vs 2015 compatible windows 10. https://www.visualstudio.com/en-us/products/visual-studio-2015-compatibility-vs.aspx s.sengupta, windows experience mvp Windows 10 Insider Preview  >  Windows 10 Insider Preview General

Powershell Form Question - Not sure if this is possible, but.....

okay - building form object based on text file - want shring/grow # of text boxes based on how many items in text file.   can read in great, create textbox objects on form, etc. - loop in created creating them same object name (not taking $objname$variable uniqueness.....) going out of skull trying find way name formobjects dynamically based on text file, that's still referencable via code. reading in text file $paramarray - thats working great. nice form, looks great - when attempt grab value, grabs last created textbox.... code creating form objects (labels , boxes): $boxcount = 20   foreach ( $param in $paramarray ) { $paramboxtitle = $param . split ( "," ) $objlabel = new-object system.windows.forms.label $objlabel . location = new-object system.drawing.size (10, $boxcount ) $objlabel . size = new-object system.drawing.size (280,20) $objlabel . text = $paramboxtitle [0] $objform . controls . add ( $o...

Multiple PCs same Config

hi! we need install windows 7 prof 64bit on multiple pcs same hardware specification. have windows deployment services installed on windows 2008 r2 server. may know can best shortest way accomplish this? if prepare 1 pc first how can copy image , use other pcs different pc names , keys through wds? thanks. shortest , best may 2 different things.  assuming using volume license media, can perform clean install of windows 7 in workgroup, make customizations , sysprep, generalize , shutdown.  use wds capture reference image , deploy, simple that.  recommend take @ microsoft deployment toolkit 2012 free solution accelerator in combination wds.  use wds pxe client litetouch process , mdt provides tons of flexibility , quality control , can deploy\capture reference image automatically.  there lot of documentation on deployment, videos on web, check out. dave guenthner [msft] posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. http://...

cannot add AD Domain Service. "RPC Server is unavailable"

hi, unable promote windows 2008 r2 member server dc.  after running dcpromo, following results: operation failed because: active directory domain services not create ntds settings object for active directory domain controller cn = ntds settings, cn = dc1,cn = servers,cn = default - first - site - name,cn = sites,cn = configuration,dc = domain,dc = com on remote ad dc dc2.domain.com. ensure provided network credentials have sufficient permissions. "the rpc server unavailable." the ipconfig/all results existing dc (dc2): windows ip configuration      host name . . . . . . . . . . . . : drexel    primary dns suffix  . . . . . . . : wolfson.fiu.edu    node type . . . . . . . . . . . . : hybrid    ip routing enabled. . . . . . . . : no    wins proxy enabled. . . . . . . . : no    dns suffix search list. . . . . . : wolfson.fiu.edu        ...

What's the best approach

in forest lot of domains , sites, when dcs domain cannot "talk" other dcs but dcs master domain (first domain of forest), what's best approach regarding replications : - use of kcc and smtp instead of rpc ? - disable kcc , set replications manually ? to more specific : (dc in domain 1) can replicate b, b can replicate c (dc in domain 2) c cannot replicate because of security in place. b = dc of master domain in fores (domain 0). kcc tends create replication links c or c a. , yes, site links replications between dc of same domain. 1 dc replicates dc domain 0. besides basl marcin , florian pointed out, want stop dc's covering other sites if unreachable clients.  need prevent these dc's registering service records on other sites.  have article assist this. http://www.pbbergs.com/windows/articles.htm select prevent dc's registering service records   -- paul bergson mvp - directory services mcitp: enterprise administ...

Video Graphics Card or Motherboard Problem?

a few months ago i had the problem of a secondary internal hard drive not being recognised or accessible. general feeling was hard drive (which newer the primary hard drive) faulty. therefore removed hard drive. i have problem - that, without warning, (pci) video graphics card doesn't function @ all. have checked cabling , replaced in case , i've unplugged card and plugged the monitor motherboard vga slot. this results in clear crisp monitorduring start process switches windows icons , type are fuzzy , illegible. i wondering if is a windows (xp home) problem or, given previous problem secondary internal hard drive, a motherboard problem. does have ideas on this and better yet solution doesn't involve buying new computer can't afford right now?    hi,   you may need reinstall video card driver. if have not reinstalled it, please have try. if issue persists, can reload bios default settings.   to issue resolved in timely manner, suggest contacting video card ma...

How to Configure the Licensing Mode of Remote Desktop Session Host Server on Windows Server 2012?

we installed a remote desktop server running windows server 2012. connection broker, session host, web access , licensing installed on same server. however, seem unable configure session host server's licensing model , have licenses licensing server (which have per-user licenses installed). "edit deployment properties" seems nothing, i'm still "licensing mode not configured" bubble, , licensing model diagnoser says "the licensing mode not configured yet" , "0 licenses available clients". all dc in domain running windows server 2012 , there's 1 remote desktop server (the 1 encountering issue) in domain. hi, please verify that you have created session collection , added rdsh server it.  necessary settings applied rdsh. thanks. -tp Windows Server  >  ...

XP seems to be inviting intruders

i installed zywall 2+ between lan's switch , dsl modem.  in default config, nothing inbound should past firewall without invitation 1 of machines on lan. but i'm getting repeated hits, on port 445, when i've no apps running except local ones. my assumption @ point xp broadcasting "come , it" message reason, , that's what's letting these probes past hardware firewall.  can tell me, or point me docs tell me, how check on invitations xp might sending out? this network problem, ask here http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverpn/threads Windows Server  >  Security

SQL Powershell Query into Array of values (powershell 1.0 - no additional tools)

$mydb=connect-db($ntadmindb) $openstatic = 3 $lockoptimistic = 3 $recordset=new-object -comobject adodb.recordset $recordset.open($sysinfoquery, $mydb, $openstatic, $lockoptimistic) $sysinfo=$recordset $sysinfoquery="select tblservermgmt.txtservermgmtname, tblservermgmt.txtservicelevel, tblservermgmt.txtstatus, tblservermgmt.txtsystemsoftware, tblservermgmt.blnserverbuilt, tblservermgmt.txtpsttype, tblservermgmt.txtemailcontact, tblservermgmt.blnrebootprotection, tblservermgmt.txtupdategroup     from tblserverhardware inner join tblservermgmt on tblserverhardware.intsystemnumber = tblservermgmt.lngsystemnumber     where (((tblservermgmt.txtstatus) alike ""active"") , ((tblservermgmt.txtsystemsoftware) alike ""%win%"") , ((tblservermgmt.blnserverbuilt)=true));"                  current array code:...

PowerShell and file permissions (ACE/ACL)

i times see people struggling file level permissions on here , have thought sort of troublesome how powershell handles (or doesnt) was digging in technet , came across this http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/1abd77a5-9c0b-4a2b-acef-90dbb2b84e85 this ps should have built in it! havent tested it, been around long enuogh im guessing pretty solid. something useful can link people when run in issues permission management. justin rich http://jrich523.wordpress.com powershell v3 guide (technet) please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. i tried installing instructed, , get-module -listavailable gives me error: ps c:\scripts> get-module -listavailable get-module : cannot process argument because value of argument "name" invalid. change value of "name" argument , run operation again. @ line:1 char:1 + get-module -listavailable + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~     + categoryinfo...

Is Easy Print being used/Slow Printing speeds

hi have had users complaining of printing speeds since moved on rds 2012 environment. users use office 2013 in remoteapp , local printers redirected rds session. on each session host in order install correct printer drivers mapped 1 printer per printer model print server. removed printer driver installed. each session host has print driver installed no printer instances. verified drivers there installing print server role - opening print management , looking @ drivers. have checked session host driver name matches client driver name per this article. have group policy: use remote desktop easy print printer driver first - set disabled have noticed though if open devices , printers via terminal server/remoteapp session, go printer properties on redirected printer , click on advanced tab, driver being used shows remote desktop easy print. red herring or mean redirected printer in fact using easy print driver? odd thing is, if go printer preferences, advances print se...

What is the specifc permission required to delete a gplink?

hello, what minimum required permissions delete group policy link (ie. gplink)?  want 'delegate' permission group on particular ou.  in advance. thanks help! sdedot hi, posting in microsoft technet forums. manage gpo links site, domain, or organizational unit, must have read , write access gplink , gpoptions properties. detail information, suggest read article below: delegating group policy http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc782520(v=ws.10).aspx regards kevin technet community support Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Cannot Start the Active Directory Users and Computers Tool

hello all, i have trying open active directory users , computers facing error: "you cannot start active directory users , computers tool because server not operational" i running win2008r2 thanks the first item check verify system presenting error pointed correct dns server.   if error occurring on win 2008 r2 server , server ad / dns server, ensure dns server service started , within tcp/ip properties of network adapter server pointed preferred dns server.  also ensure active directory users , computers pointed dc still exists or has not offline.  refer link further information: you cannot start active directory users , computers tool because server not operational best regards, todd heron | active directory consultant Windows Server  >  ...

dhcp no balancea las IP

hola buenos días comunidad tengo 2 servidores 2k8  r2 enterprise con el rol de dhcp en ambos en uno doy ips   de la 60 la 80 y en otro de la 80 la 100. pues  uno de ellos está completo ( ya ha repartido todas las ip) y en el otro no repartido ninguna... esto qué se debe ? cómo puedo balancear un poco el reparto de ip juaniki86... depende :) como no aclaras de que versión de windows estas hablando, te cuento que hasta windows server 2008 r2 ese es el comportamiento esperado. si tenes windows server 2012 o superior... podes balancear la carga de los dhcp. saludos, esteban http://nextadmin.blogspot.com Windows Server  >  Administración de servidor

Change "Description" name for Hyper-V Core for networks

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hello, i creating 3 seperate networks our hyper-v environment : - core - live migration - production when multiple network-cards teamed, description of team : "microsoft network adapter multiplexor driver". i want change name network-name "core". is possbile form hyper-v server 2012r2 core? thx hi mvd12345, as far know network card device description created nic driver . i'm afraid can not . best regards elton ji we trying better understand customer views on social support experience, participation in interview project appreciated if have time. helping make community forums great place. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

no forest trust type?

hi all, if go root domain , go properties , create new trust , new trust type: realm trust , trust windows domain. not have forest trust type. have windows 2003 r2 domain controllers , windows 2003 functional level. how should build forest trust company windows 2003 functional level too? when should build forest trust other company , when should build domain trust between due merge? (we have 1 empty root domain , 1 child domain , servers , users in domain. windows 2003 sp2 domain cntrollers , have exchange 2003 servers. company: 1 domain windows 2003 sp2 domain controllers , have exchange 2007 servers.) thank you. you have several choices - including: - conditional forwarders - secondary zones - stub zones general recommendations regarding selection provided @ http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc776940(ws.10).aspx  and http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservernis/thread/0a7de1bd-9193-41eb-9a32-df671b19b6f1  . more specific...

Basic WSUS client question. Hlp pls

hi got little wsus/client problem. i sync , download updates in wsus, approve , install computer group clients are. pretty basic. clients win7 , wsus ver 3.2.7600.226 on win2008 stn gpo set auto download and schedule install every day at 12.00. updates not automatically end in clients (where user himself can click shut down , install) no update icon down @ tray bar either. it's not until i run "wuauclt.exe /detectnow" command from clients updates wsus are showing clients seeme to have sort of connection wsus but i can't go around typing on every computer in organization, must automatic. what missing? greateful kind of help r.spinks gpo set auto download and schedule install every day at 12.00. updates not automatically end in clients (where user himself can click shut down , install) no update icon down @ tray bar either. it's not until i run "wuauclt.exe /detectnow" command from clie...

Service monitoring

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where script: http://www.youdidwhatwithtsql.com/monitoring-starting-services-with-powershell/113  could add a: elseif($service.name -ne $srv) { write-host "$srv not present on $computer."; } in addition: how capture output log file or csv? thank you. hi, write-host "$name ""$state"" on $computer."; } } } elseif($service.name -ne $srv) { write-host "$srv not present on $computer."; } with write-host command, not output result log file. if want know service status, run below command: get-service | {$_.name -eq "servicename"} | select status, name |out-file c:\result.t=csv regards, yan li cataleya li technet community support Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell ...

Can't see USB drives when creating restore key

running windows 2012 r2.  patches installed. had 2 computers wanted restore prior backup. let's windows 10 upgrade didn't go , built in uninstall wasn't good. anyway, went 2012 r2 , tools , clicked button create key.  problem no matter size usb stick place in server, never shows in pulldown.  tried 2gb, 8gb, 16gb, 64gb.  different brands.  refreshed bunch , nothing.  sticks show in windows explorer physically there , recognized os.  idea why don't show used restoration media? i'll end doing pxe restore still not working right. thoughts? thanks. steve do drives show removable drives in windiows explorer?  in if right click eject , option? you can use diskpart manually format thumb drive fat32, mark active , copy files c:\program files\windows server\bin\clientrestore ps:  love pxe boot :) grey Windows Server ...

windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Slow Browsing

dears , we having windows storage server 2008 r2 nas purposes , , partition size 6 tb . still facing slow browing issue , meam when trying open new file under partion took time oped . so advice or plan resolve . thanks alot hi, how windows storage server 2008 r2 nas work, creating vhd , assign vhd iscsi target? check server cpu, memory , network traffic see if cause. check network "pathping <targetserver>" see if there long delay occurs. technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our support, please contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

How to set Remote desktop session host to close an application gracefully on disconnected session

hi everyone we have upgraded our 2003 terminal servers 2008 r2 remote desktop services. we have application has limited concurrent licensing , if exit application incorrectly not release license. curb problem end idle , disconnected sessions. in 2003 terminal services close application correctly releases license , end session, in 2008 remote desktop services, seems end the application incorrectly leaving applications database thinking licensing still in use. is there anyway set windows 2008r2 close application gracefully before ending remote desktop session? thanks neil hi, you can configure rds terminate sessions seession time limit options thru gpo. terminal services remoteapp™ session termination logic: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rds/archive/2007/09/28/terminal-services-remoteapp-session-termination-logic.aspx regards, clarence forum support please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscr...

Fill in / write / put a string in an empty column in csv file.

hi everybody, i have large csv file (input.csv) contain many columns / headers “name,surname,firstname,mobilephone,department,ou,samaccountname,address,grade,etc …” column mobilephone empty yet. can mobile phone number active directory no problems. , want put / fill user’s mobile phone number in column mobilephone on same row of user , save csv file. how achieve that? have googled no luck. appreciated! tia.     win_builder thanks annawy , clayman2! after lot of searching, came out next small script works fine: $inputfile = "c:\temp\inputid.csv" $csv = import-csv $inputfile -delimiter ";" foreach($userrow in $csv){ $idtype = $userrow.users_idnr $usrattribs = get-aduser -ldapfilter "(employeeid=$idtype)" -properties * #mob# add 2 csv ... if($usrattribs.mobilephone -ne $null){         $moblphnnr = $usrattribs.mobilephone         $xnrattrib...