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for loop and start-job from cmd.exe

hello, i have simple script developed debug purposes: $serverlist = @( "sca-c1cor01", "scb-c1cor01" ) ($i=0; $i -lt $serverlist.length; $i++) { start-job -scriptblock {$x=0} } i have saved script off file called test.ps1.  when run ./test.ps1 within interactive powershell runs fine.  i trying to call script dos window, sql server agent command job, or start->run line.  here syntax using: cmd.exe /c powershell -nologo -noninteractive "c:\scripts\powershell\test.ps1" when run way (from dos window), diaglog box pops says: powershell has stopped working  problem caused program stop working correctly.  windows close program , notify if solution available. i close , open eventvwr.msc.  2 pieces of info.  1 application , services log (windows powershell): engine state changed available stopped. details:  newenginestate=stopped  previousenginestate...

Domain trust issue

i'm having trouble assigning permissions resources domaina users in domainb. from server in domaina, on security tab in windows explorer can select domainb object following error: “cannot display objects location because of following error: no authority contacted authentication." from server in domainb can map drive drive$ share in domaina (via net use) provided use /user switch , specify domain , user name. once have drive mapped server in domaina can assign permissions users in domainb. after permissions assigned, if i view permissions on server in domaina via server in domaina see sids (i presume these domainb). i tried test access after permission assigned via "domain user" account in domainb trying access share in domaina , got following error: "there no logon servers available service logon request" domaina windows 2000 native mode. domainb windows 2008 - domain , forest functional level 2003. domaina configured secondary zone...

Hyper-v V3.0 Multiple Subnets without RRAS

hello all, i have built lab , tim , ales supporting me through i have 1 physical nic , created 2 virtual switches vswitch 1 (internal)    subnet                      mask 10.25.10.1 &  255.255.255.0 i have 5 vms vswitch 2 ( internal )     subnet                      mask 192.168.10.1 &  255.255.255.0 i have configured 5 vms i trying establish communication between these 2 subnets - has been provided in hyper-v v3  without rras setup ? i read through articles http://blogs.technet.com/b/letsdothis/archive/2012/01/08/configuring-hyper-v-for-multiple-subnets-with-only-one-nic.aspx , follow process if there no support intra virtual switch communication   not sure understand g...

iSCSI Target Storage (VDS/VSS) Provider for Hyper-V

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i'm looking way install iscsi target storage provider hyper-v 3/2012. can't seem add feature , not installed default. http://blogs.technet.com/b/filecab/archive/2012/10/08/iscsi-target-storage-vds-vss-provider.aspx http://blogs.technet.com/b/filecab/archive/2012/05/21/introduction-of-iscsi-target-in-windows-server-2012.aspx  suggests add-windowsfeature fs-iscsitarget-server Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

Disk Management in Windows...

i having following problem: i use vista ultimate.  i have machine xp pro.  have machine server 2003 r2.  attempt use mmc access disk management. vista uses virtual disk service.  xp uses logical disk manager.  unable connect vista xp.  tried server xp, no success.  someone microsoft:  there tool, update, configuration, something...that enable me access disk management vista xp? thanks. hello,   according description, issue seems related windows vista. focus on general question windows server system , here, recommend initial new post in corresponding forum further support   for convenience, have list related link followed.   windows vista forum http://forums.microsoft.com/technet/default.aspx?forumgroupid=204&siteid=17   hope issue resolved soon. your potential. our passion. Windows Server  >  ...

DVD ejection

i completed installation of build 10064.  installing on cisco ucs b200 m4 servers.  couple of observations. during installation, select volume use boot volume (using san boot).  delete existing partitions.  windows refuses install because volume not formatted gpt disk.  there no way initialize gpt disk.  change? i mount disk server (2012 r2) and initialize gpt.  remount system.  installation procedure accepts gpt formatted disk, gives warning not being formatted properly.  initializing on other system created 2 partitions.  (when install vm on 2012 r2 hyper-v environment, installation procedure creates 4 partitions , proceeds without complaint.)  when installation completes on physical server, there 3 partitions.  why difference? to install, use the ucs manager kvm installation media mounted virtual dvd. after installation, add gui try couple things. 1 of first things try launch explorer , eject mount...

How can you poll your environment to see which machines are activated or not?

is there way poll or collect data windows machines tell ones activated , ones not activated?  also, possible tell ones activated if using kms or mak authentication? hello cfizz34, the easiest way windows aik, download , install it.  contains vamt ( volume activation management tool) can sued poll existing machines , report activation status type of key used on them. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=696dd665-9f76-4177-a811-39c26d3b3b34&displaylang=en if prefer wmi queries check out technical attributes document on link http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9893f83e-c8a5-4475-b025-66c6b38b46e3&displaylang=en   thanks, darrell gorter posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights Windows Server  >  ...

IE 8 and home page

dears, when client has ie 8 , download 1 of program change home page , home page changed program (not set in policy) , grayed out can't change , what the solution for this i appreciate help regards, hi,   it seems home page of ie8 has been changed malicious adware , spyware.   before go further, confirm if there domain gpo has made home pages settings grayed out. if not, please scan , clean spyware first. then, let following steps below activate home page settings:   1. find , go to:   hkey_current_user\software\policies\microsoft\internet explorer\control panel   2. on right pane, set value of "homepage" 0 or delete it.   meanwhile, can manually change ie8 home page changing following registry key:   [hkey_current_user\software\microsoft\internet explorer\main\start page]   for more information, please refer to:   http://support.microsoft.com/kb/895339   regards, bruce ...

Slow RDP Connections via Server 2012 Essentials Remote Web Access

hello, i have brand new server 2012 essentials server , i'm having issues remote web access believe, narrowed down remote desktop gateway service. have port 443 forwarded server router, , able access remote web access page, issues arise when attempt connect computer. if click on server (configured use remote desktop, not dashboard) or windows 7 client pc, successful in connecting 20-30% of time. when allow me connect, connection active 10-15 seconds before locking , stating 'the connection has been lost. attempting reconnect session...' connection re-established within 15-20 seconds, work few more seconds before kicks me 'reconnecting.' continues in such cycle indefinitely. on occasions rdp connection not complete , log me pc, receive such errors "there problem webpage," "an error occurred on webpage," "there error on remote computer," or "the rd gateway server temporarily unavailable." below list of troubleshooti...

Kill a process launched from a powershell script if it doesn't complete

hello, i have powershell script launches external .exe like so: & c:\path executable\program.exe | out - null usually that's sufficient needs, program.exe errors , pops error message requires user click ok before script continues.  in order around issue, have following logic: start - sleep - s 60 if (get - process program - ea silentlycontinue) { stop - process - processname program perform error handling steps } question is, there way determine within powershell when exception occurs within in external executable?  i'd prefer able terminate process , continue script @ point, rather waiting 60 seconds make sure i've given executable enough time complete.     $proc = start - process " c:\path executable\program.exe" - passthru if (! $proc .waitforexit(60000)) { $proc .kill()} Windows Ser...

2003 standard to Essentials 2012 - special case

we have think unique scenario.  our client has 2003 standard domain 2 domain controllers , exchange server.  we migrating exchange office 365, , plan remove exchange environment.  this small company on 25 users, want remote web workplace feature of essentials.  have purchased license 2012 standard , hoping following: 1) migrate 2012 essentials on new server 2) in place upgrade 2012 standard (allowing keep rww) 3) remove our old 2003 servers since have 30 users right now, attempting migrate essentials fail?  migrate first 25 accounts?  happen?  noted, want upgrade license standard, route i've read allow remote web workplace. thoughts?  other options making rww available around 30 users? no won't fail.  did go way , apologies not answering sooner. Windows Server  >  ...

Actualizar memoria RAM en windows server 2003 standar edition

buenas tardes, soy nuevo en el foro espero y me puedan ayudar. lo que pasa es lo siguiente: tengo un servidor con windows server 2003 standar edition de x86, tiene instaladas 4 gb de ram, debido la demanda de los servicios que tengo instalados vi la necesidad de aumentar 8 gb de ram, compre las memorias y las instale en el servidor pero salemente me sigue detectand las 4 gb que ya tenia y no los 8gb que deberia detectarme. me comentaron que esto pasa por mi version de windows y que necesito formatear mi servidor uno de 64 bits. mi pregunta es: ¿hay alguna otra forma de que me detecte los 8gb? ó ¿como puedo actualizar mi windows server standar edition un enterprice que me permita los 8gb, sin necesidad de formatear ni perder todos mis datos?, ya que tengo mucha información en mi servidor y formatear para mi no es opcion.   saludos.,  saludos, desafortunadamente el 2003 standart solo crece hasta 4 gb de ram, ...

Indexing Service

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hello & thank in advance.   i know how can add in control panel indexing option link.  seems have disappeared. or there way can access option quickly? i have windows 2008 server 32-bit standard install. regards kjg hi, since hava tried find indexing service option in control panel , server manager, indexing service option still disappeared. so please let me know value of following registry key? hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\control panel\cpls if value of registry key doesn't exist, need add expandable string value register srchadmin.dll file. add new expandable string value (reg_expand_sz) name: searchadmin value: %systemroot%\system32\srchadmin.dll please let me know whether works after adding value above. james xiong technet community support Windows Server  >  ...

Get-ADUser - Scheduled Task

hi all, i have task that's ran read various properties users in domain get-aduser.  the issue though task runs , completes in 2 seconds.  of course nothing exported. if run task under domain admin account works fine on normal domain user account fails. idea permissions required use activedirectory powershell module? this working now. permission related yes not thought.  the script creates folders if don't exist (typically don't upon first run).  as had been running script under account folder restricted normal domain users didn't have access folder.   solution delete existing folders or set permissions.  as it's not live script yet let script user recreate folder structure! thanks guys! Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell ...

Remote Desktop Services - Remove Certificates

hi! have had functioning remote desktop services infrastructure until had renew rd gateway certificate. think may have been in coma because managed select same certificate role services: 1. rd connection broker - enable single sign on 2. rd connection broker - publishing 3. rd web access 4. rd gateway have 1 certificate external domain name: rdp.my.domain , understand certificate cannot used alle roles. happening whenever try open remoteapp, error message: "certificate errors [...] certificate not valid usage." can provide info how remove certificates roles 1 , 2? guess error happens. have no certificate errors when accessing rdweb page. help! hi, please contact certificate provider , explain them need non-sgc certificate, , there must not sgc certificates in chain.  non-sgc certificates common today , cost lot less sgc certificates.  sgc certificates not needed more , incompatible rds. there chance issue replacement certific...

Dealin with local admins

i searching suggestions how manage local administrator accounts on clients in our enterprise. perhaps knows few blogs or technical trainings. local administrator password on clients: i think laps way manage this. local group “administrators” -           first query on clients indicates if local group holds domain users accounts or groups -           we have clients on ad users had local administrator -           we having ad groups have local administrators. -           how automatizes cleanup of local “administrators” group hi, one of ways members of local admin group using powershell. https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/query-members-of-local-d0f393a6 you use restricted groups add domain users local admin group. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/artic...

Domain Controller Logon Users Count

hi guys,  i trying retrieve list or numbers of users authenticated against particular domain controller. ran following command no luck. 3.21 finding number of logon attempts made against domain controller problem want find number of logon requests domain controller has processed. solution following query returns number of logon requests processed: > nltest /server:<domaincontrollername> /logon_query produce output similar following: number of attempted logons: 1054   i configured sites within domain, after statistics tell me how many users got authenticated domain controller. if interested in statistics maybe link below can help. http://blog.mnewton.com/articles/reporting-active-directory-logons-in-powershell/ Windows Server  >  Director...

Anyway to install certificate into client workstation

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hi all, i setting domain environment domain controller , clients workstation. there policy or way can automatically install certificates clients part of domain without doing manually? hi, > there policy or way can automatically install certificates clients part of domain > without doing manually? yes, can deploy certificates using group policy. you can use below procedure deploy certificate multiple computers using active directory domain services , group policy object (gpo). gpo can contain multiple configuration options, , applied computers within scope of gpo. 1. open group policy management console. 2. find existing or create new gpo contain certificate settings. ensure gpo associated domain, site, or organizational unit users want affected policy. 3. right-click gpo, , select edit. group policy management editor opens, , displays current contents of policy object. 4. in navigation pane, open computer configuration\windows settings\...

Kerberos only works with certain DNS entries (IIS Website)

have odd , frustrating issue using kerberos authentication iis site. works form hostnames, not others (and it's not obvious!) i've tried provide info can. i've detailed environment first, , detail issue. environment configuration: secure development environment intranet. windows server 2012r2 iis 8 2 ad controllers dedicated domain - devdomain.co.uk there no proxy servers or firewalls between of servers or client pc - it's virtual dev platform. webserver - devcms1 - running single website windows authentication enabled - else disabled providers configured negotiate ntlm kernel mode authentication enabled website app pool running under domain account - cmsapppool website has following bindings -  hostname=any ip=all unassigned port=80 hostname=cms.devdomain.co.uk ip=all unassigned port=80 there dns (a record) entry cms.devdomain.co.uk resolves ip of webserver client pc win 7, member of domain internet explorer configure...

Installing ADC on Windows 2008 R2 64bit but DC is installed on Windows 2008 SP2 64bit

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hi all, is it possible install adc on windows 2008 enterprise r2 64bit but our domain controller , exchange installed on windows server 2008 enterprise sp2 64bit. if yes need upgrade on current dc? thanks agha yes that's fine can that, memory need extend schema 2008r2 support if don't have in place. installation / promotion of new dc tell that, or you. both fine work together. regards, denis cooper mcitp ea - mct help keep forums tidy, if has helped please mark answer my blog linkedin: Windows Server  >  Directory Services

What other ways can this user log on to a PC or Server?

theoretical question: if create account in ad with: deny log on terminal server. group membership in following: domain admins, domain users, administrators. and domain gpo prevents log on locally as, , log on service account. what ways can expect user able authenticate against server? i have verified smb works fine, rdp denied expected, console login denied expected. i know i'm missing obvious ones, fill me in.. this forum rights management services. question not answered in forum.  want encourage post question the  windows 7 client forums - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/w7itpro or windows server forums - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/windowsserver thank you, lutz Windows Server  >  Securi...

number of leased ip is much more than number of clients(computers)

i wonder why number of leased ip seenable in address leases in dhcp console 2008r2 more real number of existing clients @ moment? what reason there  31 client in domain there  62 leased address specially ip automatically leased? you need mac addresses leases , identify devices behind them - give initial idea of be. in addition, please note have started wiki how force dhcp database cleanup expired leases in specific scope - might help: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/25098.how-to-force-a-dhcp-database-cleanup-for-expired-leases-in-a-specific-scope.aspx this posting provided no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. ahmed malek my website link my linkedin profile my mvp profile Windows Server  >  IPAM, DHCP, DNS ...

VPN Doesn't work

hi there, we got customer , got new server whit sbs 2003 r2 installed on it. now works except vpn, ras configuration settings: ras policy: windows-groups vpn-users ( evry user in domain can make vpn home computer main office. ) pppoe                          1 port opened pptp                        28 port's opened l2tp                        28 port's opened direct parrallel              1 port opened   router ports opened: - tcp port 1723 - tcp port 1701 - udp port 500 the specs of server : -------------------------------------------------------------------- hp proliant ml 350 g5 e5410 2.33 ghz hp 146 gb 10k sas (2.5inch) 3 gb  memory  2 x 1 gb module , 2 x 512 modules. 1 network 10 / 100 / 1000 port. windows server 2003 sbs r2 ( dutch version ) -------------------------------------------------------------------- i have tried followings things: ras service disabled , reconfigured. whit al same settings ____ above, , whit default sbs 2003 r2 settings. i hope can me. yours fai...

SMB MultiChannel issue

hi expert, a question smb multichannel on windows server 2012 r2. we have 2 servers (one hyper-v host, other file share host used vhdx via smb). 6 nics each server, 5 of 6 nics are gb adapter, , 1 of 6 nics is 10gb adapter. the output of get-smbmultichannelconnection shows 1 connection established between 2 servers on 10gb network, expected? because have replace old 10gb switch new one, need make sure multi connections exists between 2 servers. amoschb hi, please see article: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn610980.aspx above all, 5 of 6 nics slower rest one, smb connection may use 10gb adapter connection (as more nics cause slower speed in load balance). see here . so question "will multichannel created on 10gb nic".  please check system resource using task manager or performance monitor monitor each core of cpu.  when copy large file, if there 1 specific core in heavy load, multichannel may not working betwwen 2 s...

RDS Per User CAL Two Way Forest Trust and Selective Authentication error 0x8007052e

hi, in scenario have forest , forest b among them configured 2 way forest trust , selective authentication. domain users have connect ts on domain b. licenses users ts license in domain b , have added required groups servers in both forests. when user connects ts domain b error: rd session host server not retrieve licensing information of users active directory. error 0x8007052e thank you hi, firstly, please ensure there no network connectivity issue as following article guides : event id 1061 — remote desktop services client access license (rds cal) availability https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee891290%28v=ws.10%29.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396 for dns resolution work, please add dns server ip address of each forest forwarder. among them configured 2 way forest trust , selective authentication. please configure allowed authenticate permission necessary accounts. allowed-to-authenticate extended right https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/...

Remote Desktop Services - Remote Control greyed out

just looking clarification on new remote desktop services manager. have rds manager running on windows 7 box, , connecting 2 remote desktop servers. cannot remote control users it's grayed out. pop-up message comes when first start rds manager on win7 box states "certain features, such remote desktop , connect, work when run tool remote desktop services client session".  ok, meaning here? in order remote control users, have connect server , run rdsm there? thanks. to able shadow or remote control other user sessions, need connected on rdp, message implies, can't console. remote machine , retry action. Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

remote admin

hi i looking detailed online guide configuring core edition of windows server 2008 enterprise. especially interested in configuration part remote admin (via mmc). this core run "under" virtualized domain in workgroup. found guide, 1 step add user "distributed com users" (>> remote admin) with  net localgroup “distributed com users” /add servername\username unfortunately group not exist. that's why need online-guide configuration. has seen such emanual? patrick hi, the server core step step guide covers this. available at: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753802.aspx you can download at: http://download.microsoft.com/download/b/1/0/b106fc39-936c-4857-a6ea-3fb9d1f37063/server_core_installation_option_of_windows_server_2008_step-by-step_guide.doc andrew Windows Server  >  ...

NIC changing with HV failover nodes

hi we have 2 dell blade enclosures 16 servers each. of servers member of multiple hv failover cluster windows 2012 r2 data center. servers have 4 x nics 1 gb each , configured them follows : each 2 x nics teamed (switch independent) , named vteam , mteam. later created virtual switch on them vswitch , mswitch , created converged networeks cvlm (for live migration - vlan 25) & cvmt (for host management - vlan 26) on virtual switch mswitch. vms vswitch dedicated. upgrading blade enclosure switch 40 gb , nics 10 gb.  we plan whole upgrade activity below (will upgrade 1 enclosure @ time, vms moved hv cluster nodes on second enclosure) a) document existing settings  b) live migrate vms hv cluster nodes in enclosure-1 cluster nodes in enclosure-2 c) evict node / nodes cluster d) remove existing converged networks e) remove existing v-switches  f) remove existing teams g) replace enclosure switch , nics on servers ***there won't anymore converged netw...

No puedo conectarme desde LAN al sitio web de Windows Home Server 2011

hola, tengo el siguiente problema: tengo un servidor windows home server 2011 con acceso web remoto activado, 3 computadoras con windows 7 ultimate y un teléfono celular con windows phone 7.5 el tema es que no me puedo conectar la pagina web del server desde mi propia lan por ninguna de las pc ni por el celular, pero sí logro hacerlo desde afuera, ya sea por 3g en el celular ó por otra red traves de internet desde otra casa. tuve que cambiar el router hace unos días, antes del cambio si podia conectarme. ya no se como proseguir, intente todo, cambiar ip fija, borrar historial, etc. espero alguien pueda ayudarme con esto. gracias! hola, problema solucionado. solamente tuve que activar el nat loopback en el router, entrando con telnet e ingresando "ip nat loopback on" para hacer que se autoejecute al encender el router, debemos modificar el archivo autoexec.net de este, con el comando "sys edit autoexec.net", luego ingresar el valor "ip nat ...

dns cache on clients

is there way force dns clients use new dhcp settings , not clients have cached?    i made dns change in dhcp need force clients use new server ip address. right caching old one if want run jm's suggestions on machines remotely, can use psexec tools, or script using wmi or powershell. psexec: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb897553 remote icponfig powershell: http://www.powergui.org/thread.jspa?threadid=14205 ace ace fekay mvp, mct, mcitp ea, mcts windows 2008 & exchange 2007 & exchange 2010, exchange 2010 enterprise administrator, mcse & mcsa 2003/2000, mcsa messaging 2003 microsoft certified trainer microsoft mvp - directory services this posting provided as-is no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Networ...

nslookup no encuentra el nombre de servidor de dominio

buenas tardes, tengo montado un windows server 2008 como controlador de dominio, pero viendo en foros y por acá vi que la mayoria de gente tiene problemas o errores al ejecutar "nslookup", siendoles honestos nunca habia probado ese comando y cuando lo hice me aparecio este mensaje en el cmd.   c:\users\josé lópez>nslookup servidor predeterminado:  unknown address:  xxx.xxx.xx.xxx y efectivamente esa es la direccion de mi servidor, me entro la duda de que por alguna razon no configure bien algo al momento de ejecutar el "dcpromo". tambien cabe mencionar en que las maquinas no tienen problemas para pegarse al dominio ni en ejecutar las gpo,tampoco resolviendo nombres de otros hosts, ni tampoco resolviendo direcciones de internet.... pero no se si preocuparme, y si hay alguna solucion me la podrian proporcionar?? saludos y muchas gracias...     tranquilo josé que no es error :-) en las pro...

Number of max vpn clients allowed for simultaneous connections on Server 2012 standard

client has server 2012 standard wants set vpn 10 people access @ same time.  without wanting buy new hardware can handle?  max vpn clients simultaneous connections on server 2012 standard.  suggestions or tips setting up? i see server 2008 has unlimited vpn connections same 2012, cant find in print anywhere hi, yes, per know same server 2008 r2. can have unlimited vpn connection. sorry can’t have doc server 2012, can refer following article server 2012 r2. windows server 2012 r2 products , editions comparison http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=41703 hope helps! thanks. dharmesh solanki please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  ...

SBS 2003 - tidying up share permissions

i'm been asked tidy share permissions on sbs 2003 server has been set various user administrators along way. users have shared folder mounted network drive on desktops. have access folders , sub-folders in share, permissions have been granted in ad-hoc way, via groups, giving individual permissions, , straight-forward inheritance. i'd set permissions via single group (e.g. office) can applied shared folder,  add permitted users group , remove previous groups , shares (excepting critical admin , domain rights) i'd prefer not work through every folder hand remove old permissions , inherit new permissions - there simpler way of doing this? after i've done that, want exclude 2 folders in share user group added above, , allow specific group access each folder (e.g. finance group have access finance folder , hr groups have access personnel folder.  users in finance , hr groups in office group. correct turn off inheritance in finance , hr folders , add appropriate group fold...

GPO applying logon/logoff script twice - when using loopback policy

i have our main policy set logon/logoff script, assigned of our computers.  have policy (that set use loopback) sets desktop background on of our public computers. since applied loopback policy public computers i've been noticing script fails on machines.  when in rsop.msc see policy listed twice, both logon , logoff settings: so on public computers, see: \\server\logon.vbs      12/8/2010 7:53am   com-user second policy \\server\logon.vbs      12/8/2010 7:53am   com-user second policy but on workstation, if run rsop, see: \\server\logon.vbs      12/8/2010 7:53am   com-user second policy why loopback setting twice?  how can fix this?     hi. typically when use merge mode , gpo containing script high in ad structure this: domain.loc -gpo containing script --ou public computer ---gpocontaining loopback merge cause gpo containing script read tw...

Win2008 R2 SP1 - Cannot change to Per Device License mode.

i installing 16 new win2008 r2 -sp1 servers. (xenapp6) there 8 of these servers in each of 2 datacenters. of servers in both datacenters using same ts/rds license server. vmware 4.x guests.  - installed application server , remote desktop services roles on 16 servers.  - xenapp13 thru xenapp20 located in same datacenter houses license server.  - xenapp13 thru xenapp20 set 'per device' licensing mode , operating correctly.  - xenapp05 thru xenapp12 in remote datacenter, (all within same facility).  - xenapp05 thru xenapp12 set per device licensing not enter mode. instead remain in personal remote desktop mode.  - prior installing application server , rds roles, connect these servers rdp.  - after installing roles, rdp session launches , dies no events written system or application logs.  - can connect servers using /console session.  - attempts change license mode personal rd per device appear work (no error dialog, in fact m...

How to Add 2 params to -notlike

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hi all; i'm trying list off directories excluding files , 2 directories: get-childitem -recurse -exclude *.* c:\backups | where-object {$_.name -notlike "*logshipping*" -and $_.name -notlike "*integration*"} but, i'm receiving listo of directories named logshipping , integration how can solve this. tks. i solved using: get - childitem - recurse - exclude *.*,logingshipping,integration* c:\backups thank all. Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

How to install NIS on server core 2008

i trying install nis on windows server 2008 standard core machine, , life of me cannot figure out how install it. have read, available in server 2008 core, not listed oclist, makes me think not available. has done before? wouldn't imagine hard..   thanks! hi,   yes, if run servermanagercmd –q on full installation of windows server 2008, find nis there. however, if run oclist on core installation of windows server 2008, not able find nis. seems nis not available in core installation of windows server 2008.     best regards, vincent hu   Windows Server  >  Server Core

Logon Script Server 2012

hi, my logon , logoff script in group policy works in domain admin user, not working in domain users. any please..? the policy difference problem due number of factors.  security filtering differences between domain users , domain admins groups come mind first.  if diligently go through below article, sure find problem.   10 common problems causing group policy not apply:       https://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/22457.10-common-problems-causing-group-policy-to-not-apply.aspx best regards, todd heron | active directory consultant Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Delegate ability to authorize DHCP servers to a non-enterprise administrator

i have done below link's steps seems not working. i know ad forum have posted here bcoz solution via ad. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc786474(ws.10).aspx aliahmurfy did check below article. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938456 you haven't share other requested info dc/os level,forest/domain etc. regards awinish vishwakarma| my blog disclaimer : posting provided as-is no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

How to convert [ADSI]'winnt://' path to [LDAP] path

hi guys   i'm writting powershell script to query members of local admin group on many windows servre. found script can implement thought ,however problem script can't list net group's members in admin group.   script firs create a $group    $group = [adsi]"winnt://$computer/$localgroupname"    $members = @($group.invoke("members"))    foreach($member in $members){    .....    $memberpath = $member.gettype().invokmember("adspath","getproperty",$null,$member,$null)    .....}    hence , can $memberpath \\domain\groupname , want how can change path ldap path ,so can use ldap path query ad the group member.      hiya, either remote powershell ad, load module active-directory , use get-adgroupmember. might give lot of remote powershell. another method using iadsnametranslate interface, requires querying ad any...

Unattended installation for SCCM

i trying lab built fatser sccm , wsus giving me fits.  have found 2 diff appendixes switches http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc720513.aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/ja-jp/library/cc708476.aspx i have tried many variations , found appears switch killer pie content_dir=e:\wsus, , in fcat quiet install can work is: "e:\sccm pre reqs\wsus 3.0 sp1\wsussetup_30sp1_x86.exe" /q content_local=0 which totally not want!  , in doing quiet , install fails before install directory gets created dont know happened!?  can shed light or produce scripted install works? i trying lab built fatser sccm , wsus giving me fits.  have found 2 diff appendixes switches http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc720513.aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/ja-jp/library/cc708476.aspx well, biggest problem en-us document cited =wsus 2.0= documentation, and ja-jp documented cited =wsus 3.0= documentation. so, perhaps, using en-us documentation wsus 3.0 starting place: http://technet.microsof...

Not enough space on ..... file

our company has personal drive on our server allow 5g each user. went download small file , came error "not enough space on ...... file save. deleted large files , no matter what's deleted cannot save new files. our guy saying new microsoft updates have created problems pc (including surface pro 2 8.1) cannot communicate our server. states drive 20% full not 100% full, "communication problem" causing issue.  can microsoft issue stemming new updates? has else heard of that?  i looked @ forums relating , did not find.   if administrators think problem bound recent update, possible restore previous restore point , confirm idea. solution on admin site, not on client one. administrators have more tools troubleshoot problem. audit may help. it not easy provide specific not know infrastructure, configuration , type of operating system. m. Windows Server ...

finding vpn server parameters

i can connect vpn server client computer. while connected to, want identify server protocol (cisco, pptp, sst, l2tp, ...) , encryption types (papm mschap, ...) able create connection on computer. in word, there command or tool view summary of connection? "i use vc++ 8.0" hi , below information fits when use microsoft vpn solution a) authentication logging , need enable on rras server , log file stored in system32/ logfiles b)using netsh logging using command : netsh ras set tracing component enabled|disabled c) enable tracing components, use following command: netsh ras set tracing * enabled d) , recommend wireshark / netmon 3 gives complete protocol information.   Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum ...

Unwanted formatting changes while making edits using track changes

i using microsoft word 2010 edit document using track changes function. have run problem cannot seem solve. saved document friday , returned editing on monday morning find of these random formatting changes (fonts, headings, italics, etc.) made document. these changes appear formatting there in original document, i’m not sure coming from. if reject changes, instance, text loses formatting made original author. there hundreds of these changes didn't make. obviously, go through them individually , accept or reject them, i'd rather avoid such time-consuming task if possible. also, when make changes text, such changing lowercase letter capital within paragraph of text, getting formatting change in margin in addition change suggested within body of paragraph. don’t know why happening or if did make happen. help! on review tab, click show markup, , deselect options except formatting. click accept | accept changes shown. stefan blom, microsoft word mvp ...

Volume Shadow Copy Fails (VSS_E_PROVIDER_VETO) - Server 2008 R2 Std.

i have been trying resolve issue using vss quite time.  have read through numerous forums vss issues , tried re-registering files, ran tweaking.com script repair volume shadow copy, ran sfc, defragged, , many other items cannot remember (this has been ongoing months). when execute command: vshadow -p -script=vss-setvar-c.cmd -exec=vss-exec-c.cmd c:  (or "d" drive), fails. i have tried using vssadmin add shadow , gives me same results. i have followed guide list shadows , writers ensure not have errors.  after running several of fixes, these show in "ok" status, still fail. here error message. note: if need more information, please not hesitate ask! preparing backup ... (waiting asynchronous operation finish...) (waiting asynchronous operation finish...) creating shadow (dosnapshotset) ... (waiting asynchronous operation finish...) error during last asynchronous operation. - returned hresult = 0x80042306 - error text: vss_...

Network neighborhood

hello! let me ask easy question: required see computers in network neighborhood in windows server 2012? i have test network 6 winserver2012 standard servers, firewalls turned off, network discovery turned on (i clicked "yes" when asked whether enable while opening network first time), still shows "turned off" in "network connections". state of computerbrowser service not affect results. i can access computer entering "\\computername" see no computers in network neighborhood... ??? best results, michael do this....control panel, admin tools, services, right click "ssdp discovery" go properties , set auto goto "upnp device host" , same, should able turn on network discovery, restart devices including router... hope helps :d Windows Server  >  ...

Files Delay in Showing in Network Share

so here issue.  have users running win 7 , win xp saving files windows 2008 sp2 file server.  have been having sporatic issues files taking 10-15 mins show in shares.  while file "missing", if go directly file server via rdp or server console, file physically there.  now, through testing have found simple refresh of screen doesn't work.  browsing share via unc or mapped folder doesn't matter.  way file appear earlier if computer file "missing" create new file, or folder, , refresh folder, file appears.  have checked via command prompt, while file "missing" explorer, missing comand prompt too.  end users have been telling me about month , until tonight, after have spent 3 hours troubleshooting, thought end user error.  can tell, actuall issue file sever.  see if perform same procedure, use network share on different server, files never go "missing".  when save our windows 2008 sp2 file ...

Cross Domain Certificate Authentication

question:  possible perform machine based certificate authentication via nps across domains in same forest? environment: two tier domain (parent / child) server 2008 enterprise ca in parent domain server 2008 r2 nps server in child domain configured 802.1x wireless authentication authentication via computer certificate perferred, peap allowed non-domain members comptuers in both parent , child have ca trusted root comptuers in both parent , child autoenroll workstation authentication certificate client workstations run windows xp sp3 pro and windows 7 pro current situation: child domain member computers authenticate via computer certificate non-child domain computers can authenticate via user credentials domain in forest. parent domain computers not authenticate via computer certificate, can authenticate parent domain user account. desired outcome: it desired have systems in forest able authenitcate via computer certificate.  allow system connect net...