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Server 2008 Child Domain

hi, im in trouble... have hq locations +/- 20 branches have ad on hq, not on the branches... have hardware vpn braches different subnets... hq 10.10.10.0 , others 10.10.21.0 , on. yesterday decided create child domain @ 1 of branches installed dns , dhcp on branch server , run dcpromo , add child domain. added delagation sub domain on hq , added hq dns server as  forwarder @ branch... @ point replicate hq branch cant either receive access denied 1 side , and security package failure other... can me please. if want can allow vnc. real emergency. location half down half up. pedro cardoso pedro, can clarify not functioning @ branch office? if 2 sites not replicating, impact should limited considering each site has its local dc. have designated branch dc gc? what wording of errors seeing , in context come up? hth marcin Windows Server  >...

setting up new remote office away from Headquarters

we setting new remote office for  few employees work warehouse duty.    have dynamic t-1 connection @ remote office direct access internet.  employees access key application on web our headquarters.   but, wondering how others setup things like:  desktop applications, virus application, printers , scanners when have sort of arrangement.  new us. my thought way: 1.  desktop applications should installed directly onto computers , files saved headquarters file servers question how:   suspect should vpn access 2.  virus/malware/spyware protection.  this, too, should on desktop 3.  printers/scanners.  should locally setup on print server however, wondering if cost-effective purchase server , have setup @ remote location.   users don't other work on web applications , database entry applications.  don't of own file creations.   but, if there real advantage having server @ rem...

Cannot access particual named DFS folder

we have following situation: 2 node failover cluster w2k3 r2. on cluster host dfs file structure. this cluster running on 4 years now. experienced strange situation in users cannot access specificly named folder. the folder created normal procedure. hidden share gets created automatically, normal. security set without problems. we can make dfs link, without problems. when click on check shows folder online. verification administrative accounts shows that: folder visible , accessible via cluster resource name \\clusterresourceservername\project\namedfolder no problems either going to: \\servername\namedfolder$ , \\clusternode\pathtoresource\namedfolder working fine.   users (with rights ofcours) can connect hidden share perfectly, can access through clusternode (by typing complete path etc) cannot access folder when connect clusterresourcename , brows folder.   users error message: (p:) project on "clusterresourceservername" "kan gee...

Debug ps1 files

i use powershell_ise.exe create , debug file.ps1 pressing f9 set breakpoints. , i use powershell.exe -file c:\file.ps1 run in batch file. there way debug when running in batch file? thanks. hi ian, for values of debugging, can add $host.enternestedprompt() to script, interrupt execution , give prompt of current state available. if so, may want add way tell debugging versus regular execution , wrap piece if -condition, otherwise script execution interrupted in production use. cheers, fred there's no place 127.0.0.1 Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Windows 10 WinRM connection marked as public

hi folks,   enable winrm on winodws 10 machine.  machine has number of network interfaces (hyper-v virtual switch, docker, winodws phone) marked public.   there 1 network interface main network marked private.   when run enable-psremoting, error message "firewall excetpion not work since 1 of network connection types public". since can't change of netork connection types, know how winrm use specified private network interface? regards andy hi andyw, this error expected since have public network. there workarounds: 1. set network "private"; 2. skip checking: enable-psremoting -skipnetworkprofilecheck; 3. change network location. here third-party article descripts detailed configuration: http://www.hurryupandwait.io/blog/fixing-winrm-firewall-exception-rule-not-working-when-internet-connection-type-is-set-to-public (since it's third-party article, may change content without notification, not guarantee safety) b...

Windows Server 2008 Security Guide without installed toolkit

i've been looking windows server 2008 security guide quite while now, not want install program on corporate computer don't have admin access desktop.  there place can find pdf or .docx format windows server 2008 security guide?  *very* annoying having install a program read word doc.  help? hi, the windows server 2008 security guide has been replaced windows server 2008 security compliance management toolkit. currently, there no .doc or .pdf version. can send questions or feedback to: secwish@microsoft.com thanks understanding. regards, bruce Windows Server  >  Security

Could we have same name's for User and Groups in Active directory

when iam trying create user name " logistics " under ou, getting error "the pre-windows 2000 logon name have chosen in use in domain. choose  aother pre-windows logon name, , try again" we have group name " logistics " could have same name's user , groups in active directory? thanks in advance samaccountname attribute unique. so, short answer cannot. this posting provided no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. ahmed malek my website link my linkedin profile my mvp profile Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Active Directory migration from 2003 to 2008

i have source win2k3 domain , target win2k8 r2 domain.  there forestwide trust between them. , using quest tool migrate users win2k3 win2k8. have disable sid filtering..i confused bout usage, concept makes sense not sure if have turn off sid filtering or not..infact migrated test user , user able use the resource in source domain..also question if trust external, in case need disable sid filtering thanks d one of reason migrate sid history allow users after migration able access resources source domain , if plan migrate users profile well. of things may need totake consideration before deciding on enabling or disabling sid isaac oben mcitp:ea, mcse Windows Server  >  Migration

Clients can't connect to internal wsus

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hi all  i install windows server 2012 r2  with wsus rule i configure every thing , group policy   but when go client pc , check update got err or it helpdesk 0x80244019 http 404, means you've configured incorrect url wsus server. inasmuch you've deployed on ws2012r2, , wsus installs port 8530 default, educated guess (and experience of thousands before you) failed include port suffix on url in gpo. http:// wsusservername :8530 correct syntax. 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  >  ...

Printer Deployment and non administrator users

hi, we shared new printer through our print server. we configured fact users allowed install device drivers these classes: {4d36e979-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318} we added public signing key of driver list of approved keys. the driver universal printer driver canon do have clue allow installation of printer drivers non admins ? thanks. r. you need disable point , print restrictions. see guide on deploying group policy printer preferences:  https://deployhappiness.com/deploying-printers-with-group-policy-preferences/ if answer helped you, check out blog: deploy happiness Windows Server  >  Directory Services

SBS 2008 Exchange setup

i have setup earlier versions of sbs before , quite familiar it. fresh install new client of sbs 2008 premium. there need sql coming @ later date. have never setup exchange to avaiable other way external users other vpn. , have never had reason make owa available. , never needed secure cert. , have set them pop3 connector work strictly small non-profit orgs. so heres question. should plan on setting them use owa interface of exchange in sbs 2008 enviroment? multiple ssl's, 1 wildcard ssl, no ssl? using pop connector still , curious need point in-house server owa use using outlook anywhere instead of vpn. since appears office live links server directly better off have them use office live email rather setting exchange server up. have 13 email users... , want able have public contact list , calander sharing personal calendars , contacts... any quick advice on this...office livelooks good... , free (perfectfor non-profit) kinda seems alternative want have little experience it. thanks,...

DC IP Address Change & Site Addition

we have dc in different building , want create site in ad match geography. building on different vlan except dc. need change ip address of dc, , add new ad site. proper order make change?   thanks   the best write-up on i've seen @ http://blogs.dirteam.com/blogs/jorge/archive/2005/11/25/165.aspx hth marcin Windows Server  >  Directory Services

server-to-server IPSec with certificate authentication and without Active Directory

i trying secure communication between several computers in workgroup using "windows firewall advanced security" , "connection security rules". i'm doing server-to-server ipsec config. the authentication fails error: "ike failed find valid machine certificate".  i have valid wildcard certificate company's public domain issued external third party ca. cert in computer personal store. cert has:    ku: digital signature, key encipherment, data encipherment (b0)    eku: server authentication , client authentication is reason failure fact cert issued domain servers not part of (it workgroup fqdn lacking domain part. played primarydnssufix, didn't work either)? reason fact cert not having eku "ip security ike intermediate"? there workaround? can "force" servers use particular cert? can implement above scenario @ (workgroup , wildcard cert)? struggle googling examples able find seems ad related.. tha...

How can i delete merged snapshots Hyper-v

hello; i've deleted snapshots of virtual machine don't need more, after deleting them , turn off vm merging process has begun , size of vhdٍx has became huge.. there way delete merged snapshots? claim disk space again. if asking if can shrink size of .vhdx file after changes have been made, answer 'yes'.  within hyper-v management console select edit disk... action.  when virtual machine owns disk not running, select disk compacted , select compact action. however, changes result in growth of .vhdx.  example, if log file written snapshot, when snapshot merged, log file on .vhdx.  cannot reclaim space until delete file.  nothing automatic things that. . : | : . : | : . tim Windows Server  >  Hyper-V ...

Automatically Publish the Group Policy from DC to Domain Computer

hello, have question. usually update group policy entering gpupdate /force command apply it. but there way publish group policy automatically domain controller domain computer ? thank much. hi  take @ method; https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/heyscriptingguy/2012/11/12/force-a-domain-wide-update-of-group-policy-with-powershell/ also check this; https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj134201(v=ws.11).aspx this posting provided no warranties or guarantees,and confers no rights. best regards burak uğur Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Event id 1110 Group Policy problem

on server 2008 r2 enterprise, keep getting event id 1110 errors group policy, indicating windows cannot tell if user , computer in same forest. can't find obvious issue on domain controllers. can ping dcs , nltest /server:<dcname> against dcs returns no error. when have a  user execute gpresult /h gporesult.html suggested in technet, hangs. reboot fixes issue, need find better solution production environment. notice if go add user or group local administrators group, not display domain location add users, local computer and  "entire directory". interestingly enough, if select "entire directory" , enter samid, resolves fine. can point me in right direction resolve issue?   thanks hi joe,   according description, understand domain group policy not apply windows 2008 r2 server.   to troubleshoot issue, please ensure following items:   1.      ensure server has network connectivity domain controller. 2....

FSMO Role Importance

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i appearing ms 70-417 , have question saw in 2 dumps, answers different on both of them , not sure correct one. can please help. question: network contains ad forest .the forest contains single domain named contoso.com.the domain contains 4 domain controllers. dcs configured  as shown below: name               os                                configuration dc1           server 2008 r2               domain naming master, schema master,gc dc2          server 2012 r2                pdc emulator,gc dc3 server 2008 r2         infrastructure master dc4          server 2012 r2                rid master, gc all dcs dns servers. plan deploy ne...

How to place TOC into a different frame in an HTML document?

i'm using ms word 2010 update document created in ms word 2003. i want create toc in separate frame positioned left of frame contains text of document.  using technet i've been able figure out how create frame.  if try create toc in left frame receive error affect there no text process.  if create toc in main document (right frame) works fine , can follow links various headings in document.  you'd want.  however, when cut , paste toc left frame links become broken.  seem end pointing have hard time figuring out why ever want such result. the news when document saved in html done in form creates html frameset browser displays intended.  however, reason doing have toc entries end being hyperlinks allow navigation corresponding references in document frame. the perplexing part worked right in word 2003.  hope problem i'm having forgot precisely how perform task.  if not amounts 1 of many reasons regret buying office upgrade.  ...

Verify if TCP Timestamp has been disabled

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hi, instructed tool check if tcp time stamps enabled/disabled on our web servers. using wireshark , nmap. have disabled tcp timestamp on our windows 2012 server. however, in nmap, "uptime guess" can still seen - based on nmap, indication tcp timestamp enabled . in wireshark, not "tcp.options.timestamp.tsval" expression work.  don't know whether scan accurate or server still sending packets tcp timestamp in it. go next? thanks! hi deos24, there a key related to timestamp in registry. check configuration: tcp1323opts: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc938205.aspx the timestamps option field can viewed in network monitor trace expanding tcp options field. check if exists in packets sent server. timestamps (rfc 1323) : https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa923592.aspx here guide network monitor: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc938655.aspx best regards, leo please remember mark replies...

I want to rename my addtional domain name server host name, any problem face ?

i want rename addtional domain name server host name,  problem  face ? not agree, can't rename dc if running ca services or dfsr. best option demote , re-promote new name. domain controller rename not rename ad dfsr sysvol objects http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2001271 my personal suggestion demoting , promoting simpler troubleshooting issue caused domain controller rename. can refer below article renaming test in lab first. http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/domains2/how-can-i-rename-a-windows-server-2003-domain-controller-dc- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc785970%28ws.10%29.aspx   regards awinish vishwakarma my blog:   awinish.wordpress.com this posting provided as-is no warranties/guarantees , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  ...

How do you run or what replaces rmtshare for x64 environment

the problem have have both xp , widows 7 workstation of administrative work from.  rmtshare works fine on xp can not install in windows 7 x64. i've read several article on this, says microsoft not support command in x64 environment. i'm dealing production ad not take chance of hurting. if microsoft says not support (trust) applet want know if should trust in x64 environment , more importantly, how running in environment. the problem have have both xp , widows 7 workstation of administrative work from.  rmtshare works fine on xp can not install in windows 7 x64. i've read several article on this, says microsoft not support command in x64 environment. i'm dealing production ad not take chance of hurting. if microsoft says not support (trust) applet want know if should trust in x64 environment , more importantly, how running in environment. rmtshare.exe available in resource kit tool & applicable windows 2000/xp/2003 & many other tools discontinued. can...

Administrative Tools - Windows 10 Start Menu

hi all,  so looking best practices hiding administrative tools windows 10 start menu.  currently using group policy hide control panel working fine unable hide start menu. can make hidden in c:\programdata\mcirosoft\windows\startmenu\ path that's not ideal when admin user logs in requires them have hidden files on.  if has ideas or if question has been asked before can point me in right direction.  thanks regular users wouldn't able use tools within administrative toolset - force users use specific start menu layout? or restrict settings within start menu specific group in ou (and therefore without affecting administrators)? Windows Server  >  Group Policy

CSV- add empty columns

hello i have csv 1500 record "cognome","numero 1","numero 2" and need add empty columns [empty col.] [empty col.] [empty col.] [empty col.][cognome] [empty col.]...[numero 1] [empty col.] [empty col.]...[numero 2] [empty col.] [empty col.]... total 60 columns just copy , paste ps console window, or ise: $newheader = "azienda","titolo","nome","cognome","indirizzo","cap","citta","stato","email","url","note","nome 1","numero 1","numero breve 1","deviazione 1","note 1","nome 2","numero 2","numero breve 2","deviazione 2","note 2","nome 3","numero 3","numero breve 3","deviazione 3","note 3","nome 4","numero 4","numero breve 4","deviazione 4...

Adding AD DS Role renamed domain controllers with ~1?

just installed 2 new domain controller servers replace existing server 2008r2 dcs.  server 2012r2 joined domain names. dc1 + dc2 moved computers in ad domain controller ou did windows updates added ad ds / dhcp / dns roles after looked in ad , new dcs named dc1~1 + dc2~1 in ad. servers still show original names , dns show original names. know why happened , can/should rename them remove ~1? ps: can't results in google due ~ being search operator. you need change computer name @ client. otherwise break trust relationship machine between active directory , machine.but said show correct name on servers self. just remove ad ds,dns,dhcp roles rejoin domain , check,when promote domain,even automatically create computer object on domain controllers ou.(do not move manually), this posting provided no warranties or guarantees,and confers no rights. best regards burak uğur ...

Disk goes offline following a server reboot

hi all, in test server, disk goes offline after server reboot. came without issue, if select disk , make online. i want know resolution , root cause issue. server configurations: os: windows server 2008 r2 platform: vmware , disks presented san. vicky hi vicky, thanks post. may ask san connect directly vm? or connect host , allocate vm? you check thread discussed before. https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/b54af851-2b9b-4771-8b9b-e703c543142b/windows-server-2012r2-disks-go-offline-after-reboot?forum=winservergen and i’m afraid might need confirm in  vmware support forums appreciate support , understanding. best regards, mary please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . Windows Server  >...

Slow Boot/Login Issues for Windows 7 PCs

we have got serious problem in one of our site. max no of windows 7 systems having slow login issue. it's taking more half hour bwose explorer. couple of basic things have gone through problem still there. per dc , network concern, running absolutely fine. if has any solution or can guide me resolve issue. we have got serious problem in one of our site. max no of windows 7 systems having slow login issue. it's taking more half hour bwose explorer. couple of basic things have gone through problem still there. per dc , network concern, running absolutely fine. if has any solution or can guide me resolve issue. it interesting , if can enable " always wait network @ computer startup , logon" verify if there improvement. interested see ipconfig /all reports suggested meinolf problem machine & dc because of issue of slow logons relates dns misconfiguration. can try clean installed system & join domain w/o installing apps &...

RDS Session Based Deployment - VM redirection

hello everybody; i have following environment 1 windows 2012 connection broker server 1 windows 2012 rd web server 1 windows 2012 rd session server hyper-v enabled role. the setup enable windows 2012 vdi session based model. thin client connecting cb , forwarded session host server via rdp . the question, how connect rdp virtual machine on session host server ? such have windows 8 virtual machine , need thin client machines connect windows 8 virtual machine rather session host server self. hi, for windows 2012 vdi session based model,you don't need install session host server.what need install virtualization host!session host server used create session-based desktops rather virtual machine-based. for more details,windows server 2012 remote desktop services (rds): http://blogs.technet.com/b/windowsserver/archive/2012/05/09/windows-server-2012-remote-desktop-services-rds.aspx rds team blog: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rds/ test lab on technet library server ...

Access to RD Web in other browsers

hello everyone, we new windows server 2012 remoteapp , rd web process.  have remote application setup.  can log on our url , rd web (/<our site>/rdweb).  when log on see our application icon.  seems work, when click icon our application loads no problem.  however, seems work ie because downloading activex.  if try our url in firefox, chrome or windows 10 edge, when click icon not load application, ask download , save icon. is how suppose work?  rdweb remote apps not usable browser except old ie?  yes can download icon desktop prefer user not have worry , use application.  downloading desktop or folder seems make url worthless except delivery system icon.  hopefully there missing clyde hi clyde, to run remoteapp licking icon on rd web access instead of download remoteapp icon, browser need support activex control , enable it. but, firefox, chrome , edge not support activex control. in browser, download ...

Nested JSON within PowerShell

i'm having hardest time trying parse nested json string. thanks in part various posts , i've been able create bastardized solution: add-type -assembly system.web.extensions $url = "http://localhost/json.aspx" $web_string = (new-object system.net.webclient).downloadstring($url) $json = (new-object system.web.script.serialization.javascriptserializer).deserializeobject($web_string) $body = "" foreach ($message in $json.messages) { write-host "$json.messages(0).row_id" # wanted make sure $message has correct variable } however, when run script, get: system.collections.generic.dictionary`2[system.string,system.object].messages(0).row_id system.collections.generic.dictionary`2[system.string,system.object].messages(0).row_id i can't seem find way loop through each array within $json.messages.  accessing other objects work fine.  missing step? here's source json: {"time":"10/25/2012 11:03:03 am",...

xml programming

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hey, <playlistsharing> <user id="robert"> -<playlist id="pop songs" rating="2"> -<song>    <artist>robbie williams</artist>    <title>candy</title>    <album> </album>    <genre>pop</genre> </song> - <song> <artist>labrinth</artist> <title>beneath beautiful</title> <album> </album> <genre>pop</genre> </song> - <song> <artist>the wanted</artist> <title>i found you</title> <album> </album> <genre>pop</genre> </song> above poor xml , trying figure out how write vb function allow enter song title , search through <title> elements , return sort of value if there match , how many. anybody think help cheers. hi, the below forum should right issue: the official scripti...

Windows Server - ¿Cómo convierto mi Windows Server 2016 en host de mi página web?

tengo windows server 2016 essentials y compré un dominio. me gustaría utilizar el windows server 2016 como host de mi página web para que mi dominio se hospedara ahí. ¿cómo le hago? aparte necesito el (los) dns del windows server para poder configurar que mi dominio apunte al servidor. acá puedes encontrar una guía de como hacerlo, pero si lo que necesitas es publicarlos en internet debes considerar publicarlo de forma segura mediante alguna capa de seguridad como un proxy reverso, un waf, etc. de lo contrario te recomendaría que alojes tu sitio web en algún web hosting y no expongas tu servidor directo internet. http://arandasri.blogspot.cl/2012/11/servidor-web-iis.html Windows Server  >  Administración de servidor ...

can ping the decommissioned server reutrning with IP to a new server

hi, server vm host server. i can ping server had been rebuilt , taken out of ad and removed from dns record. can ping fqdn , nslookup old server name return ip. when nslookup ip, retuning result new server name. i have cehcked forward lookup zones , reverse lookup zones , ad; found no record of old name. new server name assoicated ip. i can used old server name rdp in server server manager shows new server name. no trace of old name in computer properties. where can remove record when ping old server name, not come ip? have no way old server since removed form ad , dns. no can find name of server except can ping server. if server name getting resolved using dns, means there record present server in dns. recheck dns , delete record thanks , regards, mukesh. posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. please vote helpful if post helps , remember click “mark answer” on post helps you, , click “unmark answer” if...

Form doesn't always refresh

powershell 2.0, windows.forms i have created windows form-based console perform variety of scripted operations against test environments.  during operation, sub-script uses custom function (below) write status information richtextbox.  on first attempt @ function, not show text until sub-script completed.  added $formmainbc.refresh() command, , seemed fix problem @ first. the form does indeed show each update, if sit , stare @ it, waiting results.  if try switch different application multitasking while waiting, or if click on title bar of form move new location on screen, .refresh() command stops having visible effect, , form not repaint until after sub-script complete (which can hour later).  this has been tested, , near future used, on windows xp sp2 clients. i have tried few different .select() , .focus() methods no avail. what need .refresh() work in these circumstances? function appendoutputtext     { ...

Word 2010 linked documents??

i'm not sure if has been answered i'm not sure how search find out i'll post here.  i training multiple departments.  each department has set of instructions print out.  of these generic , department specific.  want create 1 master document each department has different documents linked can print 1 packet instead of multiple documents each 1 @ time. i though want set if change 1 of documents master 1 updates change don't need go each department's file change linked several.  example, have faxing procedure document.  each department gets same fax procedure in packet.  has changed in fax procedures want change single fax procedure document , have linked department master packet file don't have go in , change each one. i tried use outline method in word 2010 duplicated embedded files still have change each 1 inside folder.  fax example duplicated across department masters still have go each department's folder change linked doc. ...

KB3054846 not needed/applicable?

hi everyone update kb3054846 (see https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3054846) should available office 2010 sp2 far know, however, both wsus , microsoft update not needed on of our windows 7 32-bit pcs. our patch management solution on other hand indicates update missing , should installed. false-positive not sure. else seeing or have explanation this? there similar case while ago (https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windows/en-us/1a76d55e-dfad-4cdd-b90f-0ad54165b7ee/kb2881073-not-applicable?forum=winserverwsus) update turned out applicable office 2010 on server 2003. cannot find such information kb3054846 though. understand why wsus or microsoft update don't offer update , appreciate advice. thank you. regards, stefan update kb3054846 (see https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3054846) should available office 2010 sp2 far know, however, both wsus , microsoft update not needed on of our windows 7 32-bit pcs. the article says pa...

Slow response fixed by DC reboot

we have small domain 20 local users, 1 sql server (sql server 2008 r2 on windows server 2008 standard) , 2 domain controllers running windows server 2008 standard sp1). both act file servers there not lot of file activity. the sql server hosts company database. 30 gig in size. 12 of network users heavy database users. activity order entry , invoicing. database involved merge replication 120 subscribers. half of local interaction erp system written in ms access front end code modules using odbc connect sql server database. rest of interaction uses dot net front end , efficient stored procedures on server. all local users have windows 7 pcs modern nic cards. have high quality switch workstations connected through cabling. normally, network runs smoothly response times. network issue facing system response become very slow when entering or accessing data on sql server. other network activity not seem affected. there no large files being copied across network  , no...

Hyper-V 2012 R2 creating a new vhdx and copying from a source vhdx will physical file size reduce?

hi, i'm running hyper-v 2012 r2 part of server 2012 essentials. as seems common other threads i've read have created expanding vhdx maximum size large (almost same size physical disc lives on). although there around 350gb of data in vhdx, actual file size approaching 900gb on host. i'm using "add new virtual disk" wizard make new vhdx replace massive file. want contents of old vhdx copied new 1 in add disk wizard selected option copy contents of new disk original. so question is: source vhdx 900gb, data inside around 350gb. size new vhdx be? reduce nearer actual data size? i'm asking because i'm running operation external usb drive , it's painfully slow - going take hours complete. if size isn't going reduce may cancel , better option. any comments appreciated. david if you're copying files manually first 1 second disk (with robocopy example) used size second drive 350 gb. vhd/vhdx expand size of used data. of course fragm...

DHCP Issues with VPN Connections on Server 2012 R2

(trying r2 setup forum, since i'm using r2 instead of vanilla 2012)  reinstalled windows server 2012 r2 today , struggling vpn access using dhcp.  if define static block of addresses, works - not correct configuration.  how can configure server 2012 allow connecting clients addresses network router's dhcp service? setup process: install windows server 2012 install remote access role "direct access , vpn (ras)" feature only run "getting started" wizard , deploy vpn only "configure , enable routing , remote access" custom configuration   vpn access checked configure nps after this, can only connect static ip block defined.  testing local computer, lan computer , remote computer; using pptp , l2tp/ipsec.  connections work fine static block. i randomly able connect , dhcp addresses router once earlier today, , thought had set correctly finally.  rebooted server make sure durable, , no longer connect without...

WMI Internationalization

does know of documentation defines wmi fields not internationalized? it didn't occur me be, , i'm having rework code avoid fields translated.  want make sure fields i'm using won't translated in future. as part of rework, know how distinguish between iso , dvd drive in msvm_resourceallocationsettingdata?  using caption, on japanese hyper-v machine it's in japanese.  rest of fields same.  can check connection ending in .iso, kludge i'd avoid if possible. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

Server 2008 safe mode

server 2008 noted updates available morning, installed them , restarted.  upon displaying "configuring updates 3 of 3 hangs @ 0%.  since had no choice, powered off on go safe mode.  @ point, can't login of administrator accounts - says user id or password invalid.  what?  thank assistance. hello, if server domain controller have use "active directory restore mode" password, set during installation of active directory, logon under active directory restore mode list after choosing f8 during boot. after logon follow one: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949358/en-us don't care vista, 2008 has same code, choose correct architecture 32/64bit. best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Win...

CNG Default Provider

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