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wsus offering updates already installed

have 1 client pc keeps getting 3 office updates has installed! making wsus think pc doesn't have these updates? of course when pc tries install it failed install updates. i've tried stopping au service, deleting softwaredistribution folder, starting au service & doing wuauclt.exe /detectnow 3 or 4 times , pesky updates continue try download & want install pc. why? i've made sure office source engine service not disabled on pc , have replaced ose file on pc original setup files. know setup files office installs on pc later used removed free space while ago before deployed wsus , other office updates have deployed pc through wsus. daniel, while post helpful (in general, have marked such), not answer issue described original issue. in scenario you refer to, quite known amongst wsus/office scenarios, no client will even detect availability of updates when aip has been patched. these not symptoms described in case. in instant case, 1 client pc continually attempting ...

DFSR is not working anymore

i have setup dfs without any problem has been working last 2 months. stopped following error .  quick appricated the dfs replication service failed recover internal database error on volume d:. replication has been stopped replicated folders on volume.   additional information: error: 9214 (internal database error (-1605)) volume: 5ffcd36c-2daf-11de-884a-005056915034 database: d:\system volume information\dfsr for more information, see , support center at hi, according following article, error may caused lack of disk space or corrupt dfsr files.  error event ids 2014 , 2004 , other error events may logged when try perform replication on windows server 2003 r2-based server has dfsr installed http://support.microsoft.com/kb/95755   1.please check size of replicated folder , free space of problematic server. 2.please check if nt authority\system account has full control permissions on " system volume information " folder. 3.if there enough free space, p...

Track Changes and Comments Preservation

is there way preserve track changes when document has been sent review? we want preserve everyone's document edits , comments when  people make edits don't delete other people's comments, until  author agrees to. thank you, john you apply document protection follows: on review tab, click restrict editing. in task pane, select "allow type of editing in document"; in drop down, choose "tracked changes." click yes, start enforcing protection button (specify password if want to). stefan blom, microsoft word mvp Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions

Joining Mac (ElCapitan) workstations to domain not working with user who has 'Add computers to domain' role assigned

hello, we in process of adding our campus mac labs (running elcapitan) our 2012r2 domain authentication , print management.  the group domain-computer-adds can add windows workstations without issue same group cannot add mac computers nor delete them domain; when domain admin adds mac there no issue. the group has 'add computers domain' role plus delegated permissions create/delete child objects including full control within computers ou.  i following error when attempting join member of group:   "authentication server encountered error while attempting requested operation." my question is: need domain admin add mac workstations domain, or there additional permissions need assign group?  thanks! hi kerri, if case, suggest create specific account in domain admin, , used add mac (elcapitan) workstations domain, remove group keep security. , need guys control it. best regards, wendy please remember mark replies answers if , un-mark ...

Promote Server 2012 DNS to DC

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quick question on existing dns. i have 2 server 2012 systems running hyper-v hosts.  1 of systems acting dns server few domains (they using ns entries server). my question is, if install , create new domain on server (both in workgroup) break dns on system?  know ad requires dns, existing domains server happens host removed/broken or otherwise inaccessible? any feedback appriciated! thanks! brian hi, i agree mr x promote dc on dns server. zone hosts on server not broke after install ad ds role. create ad integrated zone on server. however, not recommend use hyper-v host domain controller. not supported topology , better off either standalone physical machine (without install hyper-v) or vms (hosted hyper-v) dcs. i'd recommend multiple vms dcs , @ least 1 domain controller outside of hyper-v. best regards, aiden if have feedback on our support, please click here aiden cao technet community support ...

Error Word

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hello everybody,  i'm having intermittent error time, not generate event in event viewer, send message on screen when trying open file.  here field users accessing files on network drive, mapped through gpo.  sometimes in different user, trying open word file through network, following error message displayed on pc user:  "there problem saving file  usually error occurs because disk or floppy disk small file or full, ram memory not enough, or there permission problem on drive file being saved "  the strange thing error message occurs when open file , not save file.  the network drive in case error has 1 tera disk space, micro of user has 4 gb of ram, , @ time of error, 10% of physical memory being used.  not nothing in event viewer error. anyway not know do  if can me office word 2007  thank you hi, make sure haven’t created macros in word file start file being opened. rename global template file...

Is it possible to have RemoteApps published from 2 session hosts that are in two physical sites?

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i have windows server 2008 r2 session host server publishing 1 remoteapp application , windows server 2012 r2 server publishing 4 remoteapp applications. servers @ 2 physical sites, possible rd web access 1 of servers host of icons there centralized remoteapp web page of published remoteapp applications? hi renzo, thank posting in windows server forum. per knowledge, can publish 2 remoteapp on different rdsh server , can maintain single server. need see servers must under same domain environment , part of same rds farm. need add computer account 2012 rdweb server “ts web access computers” local group. please check below thread information. publish applications multiple servers https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/6118ed2b-c1da-4aba-a9a9-0ebc02b02d7e/publish-applications-from-multiple-servers?forum=winserverts hope helps! thanks. dharmesh solanki technet community support ...

Deploying a PowerShell Script

i'm not sure if powershell question of here might've come across similar issue before. i've created gui based script compiled .exe uses other scripts (.ps1) in subfolders , invokes winscp portable sftp transfer. need able distribute standalone executable (setup.exe) , if use .msi file it'll add registry don't want. is there other way of going people have seen before? i.e. transferring files , folders off site , extracting whilst preserving directory structure? thanks adam that worked me using 7zip self extractor work knocked asking alternative. if can't find alternative i'll have so. winzip, pkzip custom msi not add registry (it can optioned) ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell ...

Recommendation/suggestions for server access

hi, not know if have ask question in correct thread or forum. decided put windows server management.  my company create website , host them, , have ftp services of clients. have 6 servers, , of them stand alone web server, sql installed in each , of them. have been running past 7 years , having hard time managing due licensing , many web , ftp services spreading across servers. we have decided virtualize of them , have centralize storage (san). have bought necessary hardwares (3x hosts , 1 san) , licensing it. now problem, 1 managing whole infra. have group of developers create website , upload them respective servers (normally via ftp), have clients have ftp services them dump files clients. there many times servers infected viruses due files uploaded, or server compromised have leaked out password , of course many other reasons too. tired of clearing shit every each time server infected.  i need suggestions or ideas or pointers, of best , common practice how sh...

DFS V2 setting ABE with Powershell

hello everybody we have stand-alone dfs running on w2k8r2 without replication. inside our central namespace access based enumeration enabled. in former times create dfs-share dfscmd.exe for and used dfsutil.exe setting abe. works fine. now tried powershell: new-dfsnfolder creates share expected. grant-dfsnaccess seems works without error. but share still has "use inheritance permissions local filesystem" instead of "set explicit permissions on dfs folder" , viewable everybody. switching inside gui "explicit permission" shows permissions given grant-dfsnaccess. has idea how switch setting? best regards germany   guido hi guido, it seems have encounter issue described in article: the windows powershell cmdlet grant-dfsnaccess not change inheritance on dfs links this is because although grant-dfsnaccess cmdlet configures view permissions individual groups or users, cmdlet not change inheritance mode use inheri...

Remote Desktop Gateway Server Temporarily Unavailable

i have newly installed server 2012 essentials box set up, updated , work 90% issue having when trying connect remote desktop remote web access page.  remote web access working fine , can access page , browse shared folders etc, when try connect desktop of machine "remote desktop gateway server temporarily unavailable" box come , cannot continue. the server set dmz on router should not blocked in way can think of little confused on look. many thanks steve hi: what os of remote system , os of target system?  through thread, see if helps: http://forum.wegotserved.com/index.php/topic/21826-remote-desktop-gateway-server-temporarily-unavailable/ btw:  not recommended put internal network in dmz.  edge device should firewall, public ip on wan side, , necessary port(s) forwarded private ip of server. larry struckmeyer[sbs-mvp] if question answered, please mark response answer others can benefit. ...

DFS and shortname vs FQDN issues

this similar, not quite same few other posts i've seen. dfs in our branch sites has started returning access denied on dfs root , file not found shared under when using fqdn, not shortname. here's looks like:  \\domain\dfsroot works perfectly.  \\domain.com\dfsroot yields access denied.  i've tested dfs servers in both shortname , fqdn , hitting them directly works.  same thing targets. interestingly clients have problem when browsing \\domain.com\ dfsroot shows share, doesn't when browsing \\domain .  on clients both shortname , fqdn work dfsroot not show in either case. thanks looking, , if isn't right forum please point me in right direction. hello, i suggest enable fqdn on dns namespace server see if issue can fixed. in domain-based dfs scenario, please use following steps enable dns management console use fqdn in dfs namespace.  1. remove dfs namespace domain-based dfs in dfs management console.   2. make registry df...

RSA Token Authentication

we designing pki solution client wants use rsa sid800 tokens client login , authentication. in reading books , technet, still not sure needed make work. example, smart card login pre windows vista, smart card certificate must contain smart card logon , client authentication oids in eku section. did not include options in capolicy.inf file either offline root or issuing ca. mean smart card logon not work? or options configurable in templates? by default, if not designate oids application policy oids in capolicy.inf, have ca being able issue application policies. since mention client authentication not being in capolicy.inf explicitly, assuming did not designate specific application policies. these options configurable in certificate templates (application policies on extensions tab). should need brian Windows Server  >  ...

Windows CA Template issue problem from Certsrv WEB page

i’m trying generate ssl cert vmware microsoft 2008 r2 ca.   we using single root ca. i have followed instructions outlined in article setting certificate template: http://www.derekseaman.com/2012/09/create-vmware-windows-ca-certificate.html however, when step 10 , point browser http://cert-server/certsrv page, vmware-ssl certificate template not showing up.   instead older certificate template created visible. i’ve restarted web service several times. i’m logging on domain admin account, same 1 used install ca.   absent getting correct cert template show up, can modify original cert template? thanks in advance! bryan arlington va make sure *not* choosing windows server 2008 (v3) certificate templates when create new custom template. /certsrv web site display v1 , v2 (2003 compatible) certificate templates. brian Windows Server ...

Recomendaciones de un segundo DNS en un site

buenas, tengo el siguiente escenario dc: sos.jupiter.com ip: 192.168.1.1 mask: 255.255.255.0 gat: 192.168.1.1 dns: 192.168.1.1 (instalado) active directory interagted: jupiter.com dc child: srv3.child.jupiter.com ip: 192.168.1.3 mask: 255.255.255.0 gat: 192.168.1.1 dns: 192.168.1.1 los dcs en encuentran en el mismo site y forest, tienen que replicar, la idea es saber saber si se recomienda instalar un dns en srv3 y de que tipo primary zone o secondary zone, tambien como alojar las ips y alguna recomendación. muchas gracias. ignaba mcp en el dns de sos, botón derecho sobre jupiter, new delegation, child (child.jupiter.com), indicar srv3 si el subdominio ya está creado en el dns no se puede delegarlo, primero hay que borrarlo   guillermo delprato - buenos aires, argentina visite notas windows server mvp-mct-mcse-mcsa mcitp: enterprise/server administrator mcts: active directory/network/applications configuration este mensaje...

Removing domain controller

had question on removing first domain controller setup in forest. have 3 separate stores setup in forest. 1 domain controller per location. first store has first domain controller setup in forest. closing store, , wondering need in order make 1 of other domain controllers “top level” controller in forest. or if need @ all? have exchange server running @ store 2, other pretty simple setup. each of 3 domain controllers setup dhcp , dns servers individual stores installed at. appreciated, thanks. hello, -you need transfer fsmo roles store 1 domain controller healthy domain controller. -make sure clients point dc fro dns , dhcp -temporarily power down dc on store 1 , see if other domain controllers , clientsare functioning supposed to. -bring store 1 dc online , run dcpromo , remove domain/forest -check other dcs make sure store 1 dc gone system   how transfer fsmo roles http://support.microsoft.com/kb/255504 isaac oben mcitp:ea, mcse,mcc ...

Windows Server Standard and missing " Turn off the upgrade to the latest version of Windows"

hello all, my first ever issue in windows server administration. i still running active directory using windows server standard.  i need enable group policy " turn off upgrade latest version of windows ", doesn't seem available version of server. is there way manually add option in group policy? any suggestions? thanks, https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc709647.aspx https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=6243 those links explain how upgrade template files, after doing still needed use gpmc newer os able manage gps. unless there way not know way know this. hoping else microsoft might jump in more info, have done way shown above, scripts or using registry tool in gp. have not yet found way add updated templates 2008 , able manage them 2008 gp management console. maybe microsoft has way have not documented , not know about. please remember select mark answer if provides answer or mark helpful if response helps lead in ri...

Updating servers with all approved updates (also dependencies after first reboot)

hello all, we have 2 wsus servers updating our ws environments (one master, , 1 replica / 2 sites). however, when approve list of updates - not updates installed. after reboot remaining updates (dependency updates) weren't installed :( . is possible define 2 schedule times? (or there other solution?) we want updates approved installed in maintenance window of our customers. hope hear , thank in advance, joey. [w]hen approve list of updates - not updates installed. after reboot remaining updates (dependency updates) weren't installed :( . correct. update installed @ daily scheduled installation event. news 'dependency' scenario occurs, , never occurs in single month's of updates; manifestation of machine behind in patches being caught through several months of updates. is possible define 2 schedule times? (or there other solution?) if know scenario exists, suggestion create special wsus target group designed manage machines in con...

Security issues with unattended installation (Windows Deployment Services)

if type of problem has been posted, sorry, searched hours not find anything system: windows server 2008r2 i have been plying around unattended installation (fresh bare metal). under normal circumstances systems should boot hard disk.  in case of install changes systems should use pxe install boot program , corresponding files. therefore choose to: all systems boot pxe first, second local hard drive the default boot program fro both x86 , amd64 abortpxe.com if wand system install use 'wdsutil /verbose /set-device /device:test02 /bootprogram:boot\x64\pxeboot.n12 /wdsclientunattend:wdsclientunattend\try_1.xml' set specific boot program 'wdsutil /get-alldevices' shows correct setting the server configured 'wdsutil /set-server /resetbootprogram:yes' the wdsclientunattend file contains credential user "deploy". security reasons want have user limited rights. here catch - if user administrator pxe server reset /bootprogram: value ""....

DFS Link Overlaps existing replicated folder

had dfs root on our server replicated 7 of our remote offices. our server went down , had rebuilt. i have been able recreate root, , of targets, however, when try configure replication, there red x on folder message states "this target not eligible because folder overlaps existing replicated folder on comptuer." the folder doesn't have red x local folder looking replicate out other offices. what need rid of message , allow replication other folders? thanks. tony. hi customer,   according research, encounter error message when try recreate dfs structure because of reason old information of decommissioned dfs root server still exist in active directory database. rid of message, we'd better first manually remove old information active directory , create new dfs structure in dfs management console.   troubleshooting steps:   1. use dfs utility (dfsutil.exe) included in windows server 2003 support tools remove root server dfs namespace.   dfsutil /unmapf...

trying to merge 3 word documents with different headers

i have 3 documents created using word.  each document has different page properties along different headers , footers.  there simple way merge them keep formatting of each document section? section breaks donot work , having reformat once merged tools kutool. any in site appreciated. you can merge documents different page properties , retain properties via use of section breaks. you may find helpful insert next page section break at start of each of source documents before inserting them destination document. sure unlink next section's headers & footers first section before inserting content destination document. work better inserting section breaks destination document. cheers paul edstein [ms mvp - word] Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Disc...

2012R2: Cannot uninstall Web Deploy 3.5

i have removed roles server iis broken (http error 500.19 on internal web sites). i'm down ad cs, ad ds, dns & file , storage services. i trying uninstall web deplay 3.5, doesn't want leave, get:      service wmsvc (wmsvc) failed start. verify have sufficient privileges... when check services tols 'error 1060: specified service not exist' how remove / clean can reinstall iis 8.5 clean? hi, in general, recommended uninstall microsoft web deploy using add/remove program feature in control panel. >error 1060: specified service not exist error may occur if related installation file/registry missing or damaged. based on description, question web deploy 3.5/iis 8.5 removing , reinstalling, recommend post on microsoft iis forum iis experts’ support: http://forums.iis.net/ best regards, eve wang please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tn...

Shared nothing migration issues (2012)

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i'm checking out new features of 2012 , have 2 standalone servers (not clustered) attached own storage (10gb iscsi). i've got dedicated live migration network between 2 servers (10gb). created dummy vm on server #1 few vhds. shared nothing working have questions if setup correct, based on what's going on. issue #1 - migration seems take long time , isn't using available bandwidth. have 10gb everywhere data moving through systems @ between 800mb - 1.5gb throughout whole process. have great tier1 san (ssds, 15k sas) our sandbox, know source , destination storage aren't stressed. data path looks comes off storagea via iscsi server1, travels on migration network server2, , pushed out storageb via iscsi. what holdup? why isn't moving faster , using more of 10gb links?  my thought since shared nothing using smb 3.0, maybe smb throttling things?  issue #2 - possibly related i'm not sure. have multiple vhds on vm (one per lun simplicity).  in perfmon wat...

Windows 2008 r2 Dfs replication

we have created 2 new windows 2008 r2 servers in our windows 2003 forest.  have few windows 2008 servers in forest , domain have not been elevated beyond windows 2003 forest/domain.   need setup new windows 2008r2 servers dfs replication.   have not done before have read need to: 1. dcpromo win2008 servers , prepare forest , domain on windows 2003 dcs 2008 adprep32, correct? i presume need copy on support folder windows 2003 dc , @ cmd prompt execute adprep32 /forestprep , /domainprep.   also, need rodcprep (read this, too).   have been granted schema admin, enterprise admin, domain admin permissions this. are there roles/features or other things need do? and, after of this, have checklist setup dfs on 2 new windows 2008r2 server....setup namespace, name servers, folders, etc.   any , advice appreciated.   hello, see blog upgrade windows server 2008 r2 dcs: http://msmvps.com/blogs/mweber/archive/2010/02/10/up...

Are Approved Pending Clients cached on WDS?

my wds pxe response settings set respond known , unknown clients and i've checked box: for unknown clients, notify administrator , respond after approval.  this works first time every new unknown client , after approve it, creates computer object in active directory if delete computer object in ad (wait fifteen minutes replication) , try pxe boot same client again, gets right through to wds without having approve again. there must local cache, database or registry key that holds approved client information and doesn't go out , check active directory make sure object still exist. not good!!! ideas? you correct in if perform operations listed above, subsequent boot attempts of client post-delete not work. because windows deployment services can't differentiate between between "normal" active directory replication  delay , instance account did exist in ad, deleted. your scenario follows: boot machine first time. entry gets added ...

mysterious .avhd's

we not use hyper-v snapshots in our environment reason have couple of disks have .avhd's. blib under disk information in settings tab says there snapshot there no snapshots in snapshot section. these servers setup , not touched other monthly updates , daily backups. thing can think of perhaps maybe there issue host based backup option backup exec? have 1 server being backed via cluster backing .vhd 1 not seem issue. others backed through agent installed on vm itself.  the main thing looking correct way merge these drives. additional vhd's attached vm data. tonight going try merge user directory folder redirected documents company sized 400gigs. when want merge pull hyper-v manager, edit disk , browse newest avhd , hit merge? need shut down our file/print server in order since not c drive? need disconnect drive before , if alter configuration , cause merge fail? sorry questions, new hyper-v , none of covered in class since snapshots without being listed in manager no...

Windows 7 Sysprep option '/unattend:<filename>' vs. "Allow image to install in unattended mode"

hi, for time now, whenever build win7 image , sysprep it, include '/unattend:%windir%\system32\sysprep\unattend.xml' portion of command.   i wondering if same can accomplished associating image unattend.xml file image properties wds console, under "allow image install in unattended mode"???   thanks in advance, brett hi,   if using wds, can associate image unattend file image.   http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd637990(ws.10).aspx   tim quan   Windows Server  >  Setup Deployment

ADLDS SSL - fatal error occured when attempting to access the SSL server credential private key

hi all, i having trouble installation of internal domain pki cert on adlds.  have used pki other server ssl know part valid. upon import of pfx computer personal certificates, have verified okay via indication have private key corresponds certificate.  checking certification path, leads root pki , well. i restart adlds , try connect ssl , no go.  server event logs indicate schannel error: a fatal error occured when attempting access ssl server credential private key.  error code returned cryptographic module 0x8009030d.  internal error state 10001. following ms adlds instructions ssl states add network service rights machinekeys file.  doesnt type of rights assume read & execute.  unsure file change attributes apply of them. restarting adlds instance doesnt solve problem.  tried launching certificates mmc , instead of computer, used service , picked adlds instance.  under personal imported pfx, restarted adlds, still no luck...

08R2 DFS with 08SP2 servers & domain controllers

are there issues mixing r2 & sp2 dfs servers? (i.e. getting full r2 functionality) also can r2 dfs functionality sp2 domain controllers? thanks in advance roga hi roga, they work fine. functions work on both servers. more information: what's new in distributed file system http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee307957(ws.10).aspx shaon shan| technet subscriber support in forum| if have feedback on our support, please contact tngfb@microsoft.com Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

Restoring Computer Object by adrestore

hello, i trying restore accidentaly deleted computer object using sysinternals' "adrestore". i can restore computer account ad when try log on form computer restored on ad, got error message computer account not on ad. as computer account password not restored (or not saved tombstone) adrestore, thought needed reset computer account. if "reset account" aduc, nothing happens. what correct way make computer account on-line after recovery adrestore except rejoining domain ? hi, please understand sysinternals tools 'as is' no support. personal suggestion check if adrestore restored computer account appear in aduc , if it’s enabled after restore. based on current situation, it’s suggested try following microsoft recommended suggestions restore computer account. can use method 1 restore deleted account or try "how manually undelete objects in deleted object's container" section manually restore account. http://support.microsoft.com/?...

stuck in reboot cycle

i have installed tech preview enterprise version , went well, till system got stuck in endless reboot cycle, reboots; gets windows logo, shows progress wheel 30 seconds; black screen evaluation number in bottom right corner , stops , reboots. has been doing several hours now, ideas of how break cycle or need wipe , go old os hi can boot safe mode , check logs errors why not booting? hope helps. please remember click “mark answer” on post helps you, , click “unmark answer” if marked post not answer question. can beneficial other community members reading thread. Windows 10 Insider Preview  >  Windows 10 Insider Preview Setup and Installation

RDS Print Spooler and Thin Print

hello, i have ws08 r2 rds farm, had print spooler crash on 1 server, recovered spooler easy enough, question is.. is there way force print redirect re-establish server side without having have clients disconnect/logoff printers reconnect?   hi,   in experience, if want rebuild printer redirect session, have disconnect/logoff remote desktop session reconnect. technology changes life…… Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

info su licenze server

ciao tutti, dato che è un argomento su cui non mi sono mai addentrato, se non livello home, ho bisogno cortesemente del vostro aiuto per risolvere alcuni miei dubbi. l'azienda per cui lavoro ha circa 15 di server con windows server 2003 standard e qualche 2008 r2. su alcuni di questi è installato sql 2005 standard. client montano xp ed alcuni 7 professional. l'azienda ha in programma di prendere licenze win7 enterprise per aggiornare tutti client (e fin qui capisco perchè è un aggiornamento). quello che non mi è chiaro è che vuole comprare queste licenze per server: sqlsvrstd licsapk mvl, tante quante sono server su cui è presente sql2005 sqlcal licsapk mvl usrcal, tanti quanti sono potenziali utenti che direttamente o indirettamente usano sql winsvr datactr licsapk mvl1 proc per 2008 win srvstd licsapkmvl per 2003 exchgsvrstd licsapk mvl per 3 server mail exchg 2003 ora, nè per windows server nè per sql è previsto un aggiornamento. le versioni rimangono le st...

How move Server Boxes SBS2003

i have tired server pc hardware system. need move complicated , active , operating sbs-2003 system suite new box. replacing the hardware server system. simply, how can done? old system has sbs2003, iis web site sql based ecommerce, sql express 5, exchange. how can make migration? i've tried several methods far, including lastly backup old , restore new without success. can put me down path? -waltz setc, inc. hi, here article should help: migrating windows small business server 2003 new hardware http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc747454(v=ws.10).aspx technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our support, please contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage ...

RAID level best practice

hi, i have 4 dell pe 2950iii physical host (2 hv + 2 esx) connected dell ax4-5i iscsi scan. san having 5+1 sas disk , planning upgrade more 6 disks. 6 disks connected in raid 5 , having 2 lun (ntfs , vmfs) store hv , esx vms. iscsi connect directly through gigabit ethernet switch hosts. there not clustering configured yet planning after upgrading san capacity. now question best practice raid 5. should extend existing raid 5 new 6 sas disk or should create new raid5. or should have go new raid level better performance. any suggestion appreciated. thanks. vaibhav vaibhav i prefer raid 10 or 0+1 better performance raid 5. test environments short lifetimes being rebuilt, i'm willing go raid 0 maximize performance , disk space. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V ...

DFS replica across external trusted domains

hi, i'm trying in test environment create dfsr read-only replica across external trusted domain, 2 way, selective authentication. i got successful trusting, shared folder access 1 domain other , viceversa. now, needing having 1 shared folder in server on domain being visible read-only in 1 shared folder in server on domain b. domain has dfs, domain b have correct access domain-based namespace in domain a. now, in domain try add folder target 1 namespace reside on share of server on domain b, when trying run replicate folder wizard following error: "information shared folder cannot retrieved. access denied". looking other posts realized scenario not achievable, replication works between servers members of same forest domains, true? thank in advance. hi, yes dfsr works between domains in same forest. technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our support, please contact tnmff@microsoft.com. ...

Remote Desktop Licensing server

i added bunch of user , device licenses our rd licensing server , our server manager displaying error the licensing mode remote desktop host server not configured. when run powershell command get-rdlicenseconfiguration output below. mode                 licenseserver ----                 ------------- notconfigured        {rd-serverdc..tclocal} i created group policy , set licensing server force use per user , added @ top of domain domain controller receive policy. still have 79 days left of demo licensing , not sure if has it. need finding resolution asap know after 79 days expired no 1 able remote desktop server apps. hi, the licensing mode needs set on session hosts, not on license server. check if gpo got applied there. alternatively, can set licensing mode in ...

Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Replication Issue

dear friends, few days before primary domain controller crased, restored 1 month old full server image. but issue after restoration replication  between domain controller not working. error message on dc2: target principal name incorrect event log on restored dc1: event type: error event source: kerberos event category: none event id: 4 date:  3/18/2014 time:  10:50:00 am user:  n/a computer: *** description: kerberos client received krb_ap_err_modified error server host/**.domain.com.  target name used cifs/dc2. indicates password used encrypt kerberos service ticket different on target server. commonly, due identically named  machine accounts in target realm (domain.com), , client realm.   please contact system administrator.   have  a look: https://msmvps.com/blogs/vandooren/archive/2009/04/02/the-kerberos-client-received-a-krb-ap-err-modified-error.as...

Windows Server 2012 RDS//SQL Role Distribution

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