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Physically moving additional domain controller from remote to primary site

i have remote office there additional dc local users , connected through vpn our ho. we in process of moving server our main office software installation , customization. remote office in different subnet. when bring ho, have change static ip match ip range in ho. other things need make make server sync ho network. n.b after software customization done moved remote office. if have sites created should move additional domain controller ho site , should change dns entries records , pointer records change static ip address of domain controller http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc758579%28ws.10%29.aspx moving domain controller different site http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc739015%28ws.10%29.asp x   http://www.virmansec.com/blogs/skhairuddin Windows Server  >  ...

Through Domain Date Time Need To Update

i using windows 2008 r2 server. need synchronize date time through ad users machine  hi  you can check article detalied information "how windows time service works" https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc773013%28v=ws.10%29.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396 also check these articles configure ntp domain, http://blogs.technet.com/b/nepapfe/archive/2013/03/01/it-s-simple-time-configuration-in-active-directory.aspx https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc773263%28v=ws.10%29.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396#w2k3tr_times_tools_vwtt this posting provided no warranties or guarantees,and confers no rights. best regards burak uğur Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Slow network performance in the guest os

hello everybody, i have problem guest os running on hyper-v server. network performance in guest os running iis 7 ftp server slow exp: 2kbps max 100kbps. happens computers after 2 switches away, hyper-v server network performance computers.   any how can fix this? i tried disabling  *ipchecksumoffloadipv4 *tcpchecksumoffloadipv4 *lsov1ipv4 but performance didn't change. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

Stop Servers Restarting Automatically

hi, setup new wsus 3 sp2 server, created testing gpo servers included setting configure automatic updates nofity download , notify install. i went onto servers , ran- gpupdate /force next thing servers pop dialog they're going restart (which can't stopped shutdown -a) , restart? how happen if configure automatic updates setting set notify option 2 only? thanks how happen if configure automatic updates setting set notify option 2 only? did install updates? if not, it's not policy setting, nor wuagent caused system restart -- unless approved updates , assigned deadlines -- in case deadline rules. lawrence garvin, m.s., mcitp:ea, mcdba, mcsa principal/cto, onsite technology solutions, houston, texas microsoft mvp - software distribution (2005-2011) mvp profile: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/lawrence.garvin blog: http://onsitechsolutions.spaces.live.com Windows Se...

Excel 2013 error: file locked for editing - Searched, tried everything posted, still no go

our computers:  office pro plus 2013, excel 2013, windows 7 sp1 64 bit automatic updates file server: windows server 2008 r2 enterprise sp1 64 bit my department consists of 3 users, have full rights administrators. we have password protected file in our departmental network folder.  when of 3 of try open it, familiar " filename .xls locked editing myname ". here trouble shooting steps have tried unsuccessfully far: made sure no 1 else had file open show hidden files, folders , drivers checked hide protected operating systems files (recommended) not checked checked tilde ~ file, not found i have searched hard drive occurrence of filename (no file extension), found shortcuts (deleted them) signed on file server admin, owner of file, can't delete or rename file "the action can't deleted because file open in system" gave ownership domain admins, same attempts, same error rebooted pc (warm , cold) several times microsoft user ...

How to fine an ADgroup out of a SID

i have sid , trying fing adgroup belongs to.  need simple ps script this.  think sid orphaned. windows powershell tip: working sids useful information, in case sid not correspond existing account. so, there no ad object memberof attribute indicate groups deleted account used belong to. it has been impression when account deleted, groups had been member of no longer contain membership reference. if so, not able find out deleted account's membership. if wrong, , groups still contain sid of deleted account, have query groups member (members?) attribute includes orphan sid.   Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Windows Server 2012 R2 Activate Windows 7 Aren't Activating

i thought remembered being simple: add kms service role server, add key , active, publish dns, tell pcs activate. this output of slmgr.vbs /dlv .  microsoft (r) windows script host version 5.8 copyright (c) microsoft corporation. rights reserved. name: windows(r), serverstandard edition description: windows(r) operating system, volume_kms_ws12_r2 channel partial product key: <removed> license status: licensed key management service enabled on machine     current count: 1     listening on port: 1688     dns publishing enabled     kms priority: normal key management service cumulative requests received clients     total requests received: 43     failed requests received: 0     requests license status unlicensed: 0     requests license status licensed: 0     requests license status initial grace period: 0     requests license status li...

Domain Functional Level between 2003 and 2008.

i have network domain functional level of 2003 . network has 2 domain controllers, 1 of them windows 2003 , other windows 2008. if raised domain functional level of domain 2008, happen domain controller has windows server 2003 running, still functioning @ 2003 level although level less new domain functional level (which has been raised 2008) ????? i have noticed message that's coming windows server 2008 when raised domain functional level 2003 2005, says: the functional level raised successfully. new functional level replicate each active directory domain controller in domain........ what (replicate) here mean. ???? luai alrantisi, bsc in computer engineering, university of ottawa 2007, canada. manager of mtn mobile telecom. you cannot rise domain func level 2008 until dcs are windows server 2008 or higher. read http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc787290(v=ws.10).aspx ...

Remote Desktop Services - Connections

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hello, i have 2012 r2 server = joined domain. have configured , thought go. users can sign onto server , looks normal - if go to: server manager|| remote desktop services|| collections|| connections window @ bottom right - not show of connections. use shadowing user sessions. not sure missing.  i have 2012 r2 server doing remote desktop services , looks behaves normally. why not see connection server here? hi, please create collection via tasks -- create session collection.  wizard prompt add rdsh server to collection. thanks. -tp Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

Remote Desktop on OS X: "Use all monitors" requires "Displays have separate Spaces"?

i encountered issue running microsoft remote desktop version 8.0.26 (build 26951) on os x 10.11.3 in dual monitor setup.  the obvious workaround leave "displays have separate spaces" checked, still less ideal.  i hoping disable annoying os x menu bar @ top of screen on @ least 1 monitor... steps reproduce system preferences > mission control > uncheck "displays have separate spaces" logout , log in connect remote desktop server expected result in fullscreen mode, remote windows desktop shown on both monitors. observed result in fullscreen mode, remote windows desktop shown on 1 monitor.  the other monitor black, , windows windows cannot dragged it. Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop clients ...

Left justifying a table cell in a footer

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hello, as can see attached image, have inserted field in row 1, column 1 of table in footer of document. can see @ top of screenshot document called ‘test.docx’. can see in home ribbon, in paragraph sub-section, ‘align left’ highlighted. i can’t seem title of document in footer left justify though. double justification, characters spread left right across footer, nasty. any ideas? many thanks. keith hi charles, i stumbled across answer. buried within table properties. i right clicked on table, clicked 'table properties', clicked 'cell' tab, clicked 'options...', , unchecked 'fit text'. (see attached image.) able justify expected. many time , feedback on this. keith r k howard Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions ...

Track Changes in a Team of users

hello!  i work @ large firm of solicitors , 1 team in particular want use track changes in team environment. basically, want able use word 1 user, track changes 1 colour when whomever work on particular document. instance, when large document comes in them work on first time, want first colour them red , when document sent client, , edited said client, want next round of changes blue. now, understand word automatically dependent on reviewer , date of edits. asking is, if there way allocate colour reviewer of document , stay that? i.e changes make on 3rd round of changes document still appear red , not green? i have changed username same on each of these user's word installations, colours change. have author selected in advanced option screen in track changes , have tried other options, nothing seems offer want want. does have ideas? or asking track changes work in way never intended? thanks! unfortunately, can't assign specific color specific reviewer. if le...

autologoff users from workstations through GPO or anyother way

hi i need logoff of users workstations after 5 pm . how can achieve through gpo , other thing script.. if in ad domain assume.  set logon hours on user accounts, gpo force logoff after hours met.  see link below. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc781861(v=ws.10).aspx machine based way run shutdown /l command in batch file @ desired time. (scheduled task) Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Start-Transcript Error: Transcription Has Already Started

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i have code uses start , stop transcript. everytime run start-transcript  recieve error that reads "transcription has been started. use stop-transcript command stop transcription. have tried suppress error no luck using -erroraction 'silentlycontinue'. using v2.0 , running windows scheduler start-transcript -path 'c\amscriptlog.txt' -append #code here stop-transcript ideas why throws error? hi, i suggest go through below similar thread: powershell - how check if transcript running? http://stackoverflow.com/questions/10170237/powershell-how-to-check-if-transcript-is-running hope helps. regards, yan li cataleya li technet community support Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell ...

Enforce GPO vs Local Setting and WSUS Update Reboot Questions

i had wsus gpo loccated @ top level of gpo; sub-level server container has 'block inheritance', windows update pushed down servers (override local block inheritance' because accidentally set 'enforce', that's understandable. question wsus gpo set 'no restart' , windows update services on local server set 'automatically downlonad , install' , servers reboot (x2). seems not clear me. in past, when logged on server, pop-up windows update installed , needed reboot. postpone reboot maximum 4 hours. and, understanding, if logged out before 4 hours expired, clock reset! means prompt me again next time log on server, server not reboot due windows update if administrator did not logon , ignore time counted down reboot, server reboot on own. please me understand this, thanks. this article may help: http://blogs.technet.com/b/mu/archive/2008/10/02/windows-update-and-automatic-reboots.aspx don (please take moment "vote helpful" and/or...

Extending the schema for an application

hi i have 3 dcs located in mumbai,pune , chennai. if want install application in mumbai  location..my forest dc in chennai. in dc need install application , in dc need extent schema.       regards mathews hello mathews, this depend on application trying install. installation requirements application?if application require extend ad schema, have on dc holds schema master role. can find out going command prompt , type netdom query fsmo. also, documentation application should tell how extend schema , files needed. hope helps, isaac oben mcitp:ea, mcse,mcc view mcp certifications Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Managing AD of a mounted disk?

is possible take harddrive of domain controller pc, insert in pc running server 2008 r2, ( harddrive d: drive ) manage hard drive's ad settings (i.e update passwords)? i've read tools dsamain browse disconnected ntds.dit files situation need manage well. these dcs on isolated networks no admin included.  drives of these dcs pulled maintenance  can boot each drive , manage ad directly preference hot swap these drives in , out convenience. as mentioned earlier other should not remove hdd in virtual env , plug same in other server, ad not work.if have single dc(assuming) manage ad on other server can install adc role on server instead of swapping hdd. installing additional domain controller http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc733027(v=ws.10).aspx best regards, sandesh dubey. mcse|mcsa:messaging|mcts|mcitp:enterprise adminitrator | blog disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. ...

KB2508429 is not applicable to Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

hello. have win server 2008 r2 sp1 , try install update http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms11-020.mspx windows server 2008 r2 x64-based systems service pack 1 , get  "the update not applicable computer". event log: "windows update  not installed because of error 2149842967 "" (command line: ""c:\windows\system32\wusa.exe" "\\$path\windows6.1-kb2508429-x64.msu"        ")".  can reason? in advance alex how not applicable, if in security bulletin ms11-020 exists special update sp1? maybe it's installed? ms11-020 superseded ms11-048 3 months ago. i ask again: why installing update manually? do have wsus server? lawrence garvin, m.s., mcitp:ea, mcdba, mcsa principal/cto, onsite technology solutions, houston, texas microsoft mvp - software distribution (2005-2011) mvp profile: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/lawrence...

Cluster-Aware Updating DNS configuration

hello, i've got simple 2 node server 2012 cluster , have configured cau. runs updates fine, not quite right.  when run server manager, lists "entity" (i don't know call thing - it's not server, it's listed here) created when enabled cau name cauhvcluxc4 error of "target name resolution error." tried adding cname dns entry cauhvcluxc4 point name of cluster, , caused error go away, started generating errors in fcm saying "dns rr set ought not exist exist." i'm sure there's simple i'm doing wrong here, can't figure out. use update-clusternetworknameresource powershell cmdlet regsiter dns. in case - get-clusterresource 'cauhvcluxc4' | update-clusternetworknameresource chuck timon senior, support escalation engineer (see) windows 8 beta engineer microsoft corporation Windows Server  >...

DMZ authentication scenario with AD-LDS or RODC

hello! i'm trying find best solution following scenario: a customer wants authenticate ad-users via ldap in application hosted in dmz. have read lot adlds , came following options. first option: seems fit adlds , adamsync: application - adlds - |firewall| - adds but password should in sync too... as "small" customer, there no fim password sync ect. second option: thought using proxyuser, requires adlds server member of domain, right? - lot of fw-ports opened. seems not best solution me. the third option i thought using , rodc (in dedicated site) on the internal network , open 636 ldap authentication. application - |firewall| - rodc seems better solution proxyuser method. so there 2 options - option 1: authentication adlds , principal authentication (simple bind), , going different user passwords external , internal. - option 3: rodc in internal network any advice here? option choose?  ...

Can't install KB961775

i have win2008 x64 server having number of issues.  working shadowprotect, beleive issue may detailed @ http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;961775  .  i requested , received fix windows6.0-kb961775-x64.msu not let me install, reporting "this update not apply system" it looks (and wild shot) hot fix not accepting have sp2 installed.  any ideas on how can install fix? hi stephen,   this update included in windows server 2008 service pack 2. have installed sp2, cannot installed , not need install now.   hotfix list windows server 2008 sp2 , windows vista sp2 http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=143706   hope helps.   tim quan - msft   Windows Server  >  Setup Deployment

How can i run Office 2007 silently through Group policy.

hi, how can run office 2007 silently through group policy. is there admin templates can use this my domain windows 2003 gc 10 + dc's need install office 2007 over office 2003 2000+ systems we dont have sccm or other tool. regards sharath hello again,     all of microsoft office line of products can installed silently , automatically using office customization tool .  far deploying 2000+ users recommend sms if can budget it.  can deploy software through group policies, becomes unmanageable when you're dealing numbers.  microsoft article office 2007 deployment please see microsoft technet articles about  group policy deployment  and the  office customization tool . - michael p.s. efficient management of office suite use adms , admxs come download :) a+, network+, mcse (2000 \ 2003), mcts, cissp linkedin Windows Server  >  ...

How to properly move a virtual DC from a standalone Hyper-V to a Failover Cluster? We have the same scenario with Exchange 2010 SP3. Help, please.

hi, i need guidance here, please. we have standalone hyper-v running windows 2008 r2 datacenter hosting virtual dc , virtual exchange 2010 sp3 server. have failover cluster running windows 2012 std , want move both vms standalone cluster. both vms running windows 2008 r2 std. what proper way move dc? what proper way move exchange 2010? any special considerations based upon information? how can avoid usn problems? thanks in advanced.  what proper way move dc?   you have four options: shut down virtual domain controller, pick virtual hard disk , base new highly-available virtual domain controller on it. export , import virtual domain controller stand-alone hyper-v server onto hyper-v cluster upgrade the windows server 2008 r2-based hyper-v server windows server 2012 , perform a shared-nothing live migration for virtual domain controller create additional domain controller same active directory domain on hyper-v cluster, transfer fs...

PowerShell 2 - Interrogate .wsp files to report to csv, names of included dlls

hi, i have requirement interrogate number of wsp files, each of contains number of dlls , other file types. need able output csv file, wsp file name, , included dll file names; not interested in other file types. there several wsp files - in same folder, thinking of looping through wsp files don't know how or report out dll names, being newby powershell. manually - have change extension wsp cab expand cab , extract dll files, , copy , paste wsp file name , dll file name excel bit of pain number of wsps & dlls have deal with. there must smarter way of doing powershell. thanks in anticipation. get-childitem c:\wsp\* -include *.wsp,*.cab | rename-item -newname {$_.basename+".cab"} -passthru | foreach { $files = (expand -d ($_.fullname)) -match "dll$" | foreach {($_ -split ": ")[1]} new-object psobject -property @{ cabname = $_.basename dllnames = $files -join ";" } } | export-csv c:\result.csv -notypeinformation ...

password policy not working correctly

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so users when prompted change password not have put in special character or capital letter etc change whatever seems , system allows it. above current policy in ad group policy. not sure check? you need ensure gpo containing password policies linked ou domain controllers reside.  linking policy user computer objects will not enforce policy desire.  reason is, computers authenticate domain controller, , domain controllers relay password policies computers.  Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Windows server 2012 R2 activation on Hyper-V

hi, i have 1 windows server 2012 r2 standar edition licence, includes 2 vms. i have 2 virtual machines on phisical server running windows server 2012 r2 stantad edition not able activate windows. i've found 1 document activate windows thought avma appears applies windows server 2012 datacenter edition. run command slmgr /ipk dbgbw-npf86-bjvtx-k3wkj-mtb6v and popup appears message : installed product key xxxxxx succesfully but, requirement activate windows still present. any idea? thank in advance. regards hi mctecd, >> i've found 1 document activate windows thought avma appears applies windows server 2012 datacenter edition. avma applies datacenter, standard , essentials versions, not datacenter. according link provided eric, check events on vm , host analyze. besides, tim mentioned, contact activation center help. here link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/existing-customer/activation-centers.aspx best regards, leo please...

The activation server reported that the re-issuance limit was not found. 0xC004C022 while activating Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard with SP1

i having issue in activating windows server 2008 r2  standard service pack 1 download dream spark account. while activating following error message appears. problem occurred when windows tired activate. error code 0xc004c022 activation server reported re-issuance limit not found. using  fresh unused product key microsoft provide me in dream spark account. hi sojal, for activating issue, please contact vlsc center: https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/servicecenter/help/contact.aspx best regards, Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

RD Gateway doesn't resolve internal DNS

 have 2008 terminal/remote desktop server rdgateway , connection broker roles setup on same server. when try connect outside using rdp gateway set external ip address of server , server name set netbios name of server doesn't resolve  dns . if try connect same way using internal ip address of server makes connection. can't figure out why rdgateway can't resolve internal  dns . thanks! hi, can specify internal dns server alternative dns in tcp/ip properties of client pc accessing ts gateway outside? , check if helps. сила в справедливости Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

Server 2008 ENT (x86) with LSI 53C1030 SCSI controller

i'm having 1 heck of time find working solution lsi cim browser server 2k8...any appreciated. worked great in previous server 2k3. go server 2012, older intel server w/ intel se7520bd2 board. sees controller, don't have way monitor status adaptec storage card...again...any assistance appreciated...thanks hi sir, based on experience , server came 2003 server i'm afraid doesn't support server  2012 . i suggest check wether or not the physical server support server 2012 : http://windowsservercatalog.com/results.aspx?bcatid=1283&avc=10 best regards, elton ji please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum ...

Disable ssl renegotiation in iis

hi, the risk management team has detected xss in our web application. category : script can injected in url querystring. the application developed in vs 2008, windows server 2003 , 2008, iis 6.0 , having ssl v3 installed in web server. looking option mitm attack can mitigated minimun code change / no code change. found solution 1) patch rfc 5746. patch ssl 3.0 compatible? also, instead of rfc, found 2) ms kb/977377. know impact of disabling ssl renegotiation in iis using these 2 ways. as mentioned, wanted minimum code change. hence not considering validating input sanitization. also, is a ntixsslibrary.dll.microsoft anti-cross site scripting library compatible vs 2008? if yes, can found relevant code. you can suggest me other solution. with warm regards... hi, here related articles below suggest refer to: isa 2006 / tmg 2010: disable client-initiated ssl renegotiation, protecting against dos attacks , malicious data injection http://blogs.te...

Very small size of a Storage Pool consisting of SSDs disks only (31,5 GB of 745GB of each SSD disk is reserved)

hi, have problem capacity of ssd disks used in storage pool. have 4 nodes windows server 2016 tp4 in failover cluster - each of them has 4 physical ssd disks: ps> get-physicaldisk -canpool $true |? mediatype -eq ssd friendlyname size ------------ ---- ata intel ssdsc2bb80 745.21 gb ata intel ssdsc2bb80 745.21 gb ata intel ssdsc2bb80 745.21 gb ata intel ssdsc2bb80 745.21 gb ata intel ssdsc2bb80 745.21 gb ata intel ssdsc2bb80 745.21 gb ata intel ssdsc2bb80 745.21 gb ata intel ssdsc2bb80 745.21 gb ata intel ssdsc2bb80 745.21 gb ata intel ssdsc2bb80 745.21 gb ata intel ssdsc2bb80 745.21 gb ata intel ssdsc2bb80 745.21 gb ata intel ssdsc2bb80 745.21 gb ata intel ssdsc2bb80 745.21 gb ata intel ssdsc2bb80 745.21 gb ata intel ssdsc2bb80 745.21 gb the problem when create storage pool, 31,5 gb of each ssd disk used (31,5 * 16 = 504gb): $physicaldisks = get-storagesubsystem -friendlyname '*storage_cluster*' | get-physicaldisk -can...

Event 7023 The Task Scheduler service terminated with the following error: The specified module could not be found.

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hi i have noticed our windows 2008 r2 server hasn't been running scheduled tasks. under services task scheduler set automatic is'nt running.  when attempt start service pop box text "windows not start task scheduler service on local computer.  error 126: specified module not found." in event viewer after attempt start service following seen "event 7023 task scheduler service terminated following error: specified module not found." any suggestions greatful j hi, this problem may occur if dll files missing or damages. this article may be helpful you: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935641 hope help! regards! vivian wang technet community support Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum ...

DFS replication status: unknown click here for details

hello, i have problem dfs server. when click on replication group under namespace, , click on replication tab, see error bellow: replication status: unknown click here details and when click on word here error bellow: system.argumentexception: item same key has been added. @ system.throwhelper.throwargumentexception(exceptionresource resource) @ system.collections.generic.dictionary'2.insert(tkey key, tvalue value, boolean add) at microsoft.remotefilesystems.management.dfs.adqueryhelper.queryfrs2publishedlinks(string rootpath) at microsoft.remotefilesystems.management.dfs.linkreplicationdata.resolvereplicatedlinks() this issue started after namespace accidentally deleted , replication groups added again serer. please help. thank you hi ecumen, thanks post. according description, seems problem due broken replication group had been duplicated rather fixed. as dfs replication work without dfs-namespace, after deleting namespace, replication group u...

Any downside to applying GPOs to different desktop versions of Windows via Security Group instead of OU?

hello, any downside applying baseline gpo settings , few preference items via security groups instead of ous?  example, windows 7 computer objects in secgroup1, windows 8.1 computer objects in secgroup2, , windows 10 computer objects in secgroup3.  each of these groups act security filter application of set of baseline gpo settings each version of desktop os apply few gpp items. we've specified don't need 'delegate control' of permissions functions, thinking easier apply gpos via security groups instead of ous. thanks help! sdedot hi sdedot, from technical viewpoint there's no functional difference, however, workflow process you'll creating step followed no gain. might make 1 step harder (insofar people forget things , isn't normal paradigm) spot policy application issue. as aside, i'm curious why you're using separate group policy baselines per operating system begin with? can understand separate 1 windows 10 @ moment hasn't rt...

DHCP Server Implementation

hi all, we have planned implement dhcp server therefore here looking best practice can do. have 25 branches across country , under in 1 cloud , single domain. is better keep dhcp server in head quarters or need keep in each region. (like central, eastern , western region) if install dhcp server in each region, can configure same scope in dhcp server or need configure scope based on region. if configure same scope in dhcp server, there chance ip conflict.  thanks, faisal  in opinion have not mentioned important thing considered. how branches connected? how active directory configured? using ad sites?    have @ least 1 server @ each branch? have dc in each branch or 1 in each region?    think how configured basis on dhcp strategy based.   bill Windows Server  >  ...

Schedule internet update for Wsus client.

i understand wsus client can not updates internet when there defined wsus    policy. under control panel , windows update there option have not disabled allows clients check updates on internet manually. since have laptops not connected corporate network wondering if use script can schedule weekly locally on laptops.     i wondering if use script can schedule weekly locally on laptops.      well, potentially, yes -- or ask users click on link once month. :-) in registry configuration wuagent, single registry value usewuserver boolean value turns off/turns on whether machine wsus client or au client. in script on machine not connected corporate network (and not subject gpo refreshes), can set usewuserver=dword:0x0 (off) , run wuauclt /detectnow -- scan au, download any available updates , schedule them installation (or notify user if you've configured option in gpo). but frank -- if you're going run weekly script on notebook scan au,...

Disk Space nessesary!

is there recomendation, on how disk space nessesary establish wsus server store updates other machines grab? microsoft recommends something? is there recomendation, on how disk space nessesary establish wsus server store updates other machines grab? microsoft recommends something? it's published in deployment guide . local storage you can store update files locally on wsus server. saves bandwidth on internet connection because client computers download updates directly wsus server. option requires enough disk space store updates intend download. there minimum requirement of 20 gb of hard disk space store updates locally, 30 gb recommended. lawrence garvin, m.s., mcitp:ea, mcdba, mcsa principal/cto, onsite technology solutions, houston, texas microsoft mvp - software distribution (2005-2010) mvp profile: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/lawrence.garvin blog: http://onsitechsolutions.spaces.live.com ...

Recommended settings for RSS with the different versions of Windows Server

curios if microsoft has recommended settings rss on windows 2008, 2008 r2, 2012, 2012 r2 when using iscsi. know rss enabled default. work large tech company supports iscsi , reason recommend on 2008 platforms disable rss. i'm trying determine why would seem iscsi benefit using rss. hi, yes, rss enabled default in windows server 2008 , windows server 2008 r2. enables network adapter distribute network processing load across multiple cpus in multi-core computers. in addition, best practice iscsi run iscsi traffic on separate network. although there no official documents indicate relationship between rss , iscsi. based on understanding, better enable rss iscsi. best regards, susie please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server ...

DNS Scavening Cisco VPN clients

we have several vpn users. causing issues our dns. happens our asa handles our vpn connections hands out own ip addresses own bank of ip's, these ip addresses not known our dhcp server. primary suffix dns zone gets populated these vpn client ip's, because disconnect , reconnect dns getting populated multiple vpn host names same ip address of course causing name resolution conflicts , other dns related issues clients. question how address issue? have scavenging setup in dns zone , working great aging long vpn clients. cant change without causing issues non-vpn ip adresses provided our dhcp server. possible add our vpn clients zone , configure scavenging configuration zone, or can do? i have found solution. have created new zone in dns, forexample vpn.domain.com instead of domain.com , configured asa use vpn.domain.com. aftwerwards setup scavenging configuration zone thanks for help. regards morten ...

Hyper-V Windows 10 technical preview build 10074

after update technical preview build 10074, continue lack access hyper-v features. options available gain access function short of installing older build workaround? check in add/remove windows features, if not there, may unavailable while. windows 8 has hyper-v , running copy of 10 in virtual machine right make screen shots etc place rig specifics signature have, makes 100x easier! hardcore games legendary way play! vegan advocate how can environmentalist , still eat meat? Windows 10 Insider Preview  >  Windows 10 Insider Preview General

Local Network access to Windows Server 2008 R2 from iMac with username permission issues

i work small non-profit dell server running windows server 2008 r2 . office collection of random pcs , macs. use server simple file sharing , have managed set on laptop have no idea how around permission issues of 2008 on imacs. problem can see server in network neighborhood on computers cannot access it. understand having same username on client computer server. none of them set same usernames trying find way around it.  my initial difficulty getting windows allow me type user/pass in because when clicked on server in network neighborhood address wrong or couldn't find server.  for pcs fixed going start - run, typing in ip address using username , password account set on server. after access server network neighborhood , establish file shares.  i have no idea how same thing the mac operating system though. have tried cmd-k doing same thing never managed same result. suggestions appreciated. have searched everywhere online not managed put in right keywords ...

should the hyper-v host act as a file share server

i plan on setting virtual network using dell r720 , md3200i. have configured 2 storage groups on md3200i hold the following virtual machines, vm-server1 (dc), vm-server2 (apps server), vm-server3. the second storage group purely shared data. question is, make second storage group accessible host (r720) , setup share here or create virtual server using second storage space setup shares within vm.  i plan on adding host server domain. there be no other physical servers @ point  microsoft not recommend using hyper-v host purpose other running hyper-v.  however, standalone environment, setting file sharing host should work fine.  microsoft's recommendation create vm , use file server.  part of reasoning behind such recommendation vm running file services portable , not tied physical server.  setting file services on hyper-v host ties services physical machine.  microsoft ensuring flexibility possible environment. . : | ...

Help producing Desktop Shortcuts using PowerShell.

hello, i have following script in place: $filepath="c:\test1" get-childitem $filepath -recurse | ? {($_.length/1kb) -ge 50} | % { write-host "found file more 50kb size. file name : $_.name" move-item $_.fullname "c:\test2" } this searches test1 folder , finds files greater 50kb in size , moves files test2 folder. now, wanted take files moved test2 folder , create shortcuts them on desktop/desktop path. i found shortcut ps script may lead me in right direction needed assistance task. here script possibly work: $shell = new-object -comobject wscript.shell $desktop = [ system.environment ]:: getfolderpath ( 'desktop' ) $shortcut = $shell . createshortcut ( "$desktop\clickme.lnk" ) $shortcut . targetpath = "notepad.exe" $shortcut . iconlocation = "shell32.dll,23" $shortcut . save () could looking , if so, best way implement it? thank you. tw todd wozny hi, if want create l...

Need some guidance on running Hyper V on laptop

hello people, i planning buy laptop run windows 2008 sp2 + hyper v. on hyper v planning run vms exchange 2010, ocs 2007 r2 , isa servers vm. i have hp pavallion dv6 in mind. basic spec include ( intel corei5-430m,   8 gb ddr3 memory,  nvidia geforce gt 230m  1 gb dedicated memory, 1tb 7200 rpm hdd  ) is above configuration right requirement? there known issues of running hyper v on laptops. pitfalls should know beforehand? if running hyper v on laptops can share his/her experience helpful. thanks again ------exchange, ocs------ please check technet wiki hyper-v: how run hyper-v on laptop http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/hyper-v-how-to-run-hyper-v-on-a-laptop.aspx Windows Server  >  Hyper-V ...

install remoteapp on Windows Server 2012 Essentials

hi,  tell me if can install remoteapps on windows server 2012 essentials? i did search on line, people said can, can figure out how, installing remote app on server 2012 require 2 server, domain server , rds. no idea how on windows server 2012 essentials. thanks! wayne xuan hi, please refer following threads , check if can you. ws essentials 2012 -can terminals services remoteapp programs added or standard version mandatory? can run remoteapp in windows serve 20120 essentials please note: since web site not hosted microsoft, link may change without notice. microsoft not guarantee accuracy of information. if anyting misunderstand or update, please don't hesiate to let me know. hope helps. best regards, justin gu Windows Server  >  Win...

CTGIN2032E: The port is not listening on the host error code

i tried install ibm maximo software patch 7.5.0.7 , encountered error. error msg not tell me port number listening to. need resolve issue asap. hi, according description, understanding prompts error ctgin2032e: port not listening on host when installing ibm maximo software patch 7.5.0.7. in general, if related service not running, port used other process or forbidden firewall/security mechanism cause similar question. may use command netstat –ab to confirm port number listening on. you question ibm maximo software, dave suggested, may confirm ibm support port needed software. best regards, eve wang please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Gene...

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Component Based Servicing\Packages CurrentState

can tell me possible values currentstate value of package under hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\component based servicing\packages for example: hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\component based servicing\packages\package_1_for_kb2900986~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.1.1 "currentstate"=dword:00000070 i believe equates "installed", looking somewhere documents this. i located http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc756248%28v=ws.10%29.aspx , related events pages show values 0, 4, 5, 6, 7.  not x00000070 (112) etc thanks in advance jim hi, i trying involve familiar topic further @ issue. there might time delay. appreciate patience. thank understanding , support. regards. vivian wang Windows Server  >  ...

Replace multiple instances of code in .xml file

i have xml data export 1 of our systems has individual records in 125 different groupings. each group has own header tags. need keep header first group , remove headers subsequent 124 groups while keeping of individual records each group. result in of individual records being included in first group. i can manually finding closing instance of each header, "</plan>", , deleting point through closing of header form, "</form>".  an example of code removing below: ...</plan><plan planname="xyz company plan" formyear="2016"><form formtype="common" formname=""><formdata fieldname="payername1">xyz company</formdata><formdata fieldname="payername2">plan</formdata><formdata fieldname="payeraddress">123 main st</formdata><formdata fieldname="payercity">any city</formdata><formdata fieldname="ei...

Modify ACL's on an AD OU

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i have been banging head against desk days trying figure out how modify acl’s on ou using native cmdlets powershell.  i have been avoiding dsacls , quest cmdlets. i can ace want reset can’t figure out.  thoughts?  ### reset permissions code goes , don’t know of correct cmd. it function want able call passing of path of ou, security principal , permission grant.  right have fixed permission within function itself. ################################################################## ## check on ou , verify acl's set on ou  ## ################################################################## function updateouacl($oupath, $principalid)  { $ouexist = test-path ad:$oupath        # verify ou given exists if ($ouexist)    {$childous = get-adorganizationalunit -searchbase $oupath -filter * -searchscope base     ## identity - $acldn.identityreference -eq domain name\identity principal    ...

What Permissions to give a user who needs to look after AD Users & Computers Windows Server 2008

hi all i need assign permissions desk users allow them remove 'group memberships' in 'member of' in ad & uc in server 2008, in server 2003 have given them 'power users', 2008 cannot this i don't want them having domain admin rights need them able delete network folders along above any suggesstions great thanks hello, for delegation start with: http://www.windowsecurity.com/articles/implementing-active-directory-delegation-administration.html in example inside article can see option "modify membership of group" http://jorgequestforknowledge.wordpress.com/2006/05/16/delegation-of-control-how/ http://jorgequestforknowledge.wordpress.com/2006/01/05/creating-a-taskpad-and-delegating-several-admin-tasks/ best regards meinolf weber mvp, mcp, mcts microsoft mvp - directory services my blog : http://msmvps.com/blogs/mweber/ disclaimer: posting provided no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. ...