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After a restart, first powershell wants an Execution Policy Change

hello all, i fouled when tried set executionpolicy remotesigned via gpo.  have since removed , have reviewed several forum posts, none have "fixed" problem. i reboot , login. the first powershell script run, via right-click & 'run powershell' causes "execution policy change" prompt appear.  appears before in script has run. doing get-executionpolicy -list results in 5 returns.  machinepolicy, userpolicy, , currentuser return undefined, process returns bypass, , localmachine returns remotesigned. i've been doing testing on machine , here see.  first command in script get-executionpolicy -list i restart , login.  run powershell via powershell shortcut.  no prompt.  process undefined, not bypass. restart , login.  right click script , prompt.  say y , process bypass. restart , login.  right click script , prompt.  say n , process undefined. restart , login.  run powershell, cd sc...

Filtering drivers, WDS

here situation: i'm high school student @ technical school , doing project of choice. have 3 desktop computers , 1 laptop. i have windows deployment services(wds) installed roll on server 2008 r2(with dhcp , dns), installed on 1 of 3 identical desktop computers. my initial goal capture image using sysprep imagex windows pe, , add image wds , deploy image 2 of other desktops. in save time future students of class setting laptops/desktops. succeeded in doing so. but, understanding, sysprep strips unique data computer before capture, including drivers. drivers need installed time be efficiently saved. well lab instructor changing things bit, wants me have drivers filtered out among laptop , desktop. drivers video, sound, onboard wireless, ethernet , such. have set filters doesn't seem working...and thing showing when select "add driver packages image..." boot.wim file via wds wireless , ethernet drivers.. :/ (which worked when laptop needed ether...

AGPM Automate Import from production

currently have powershell scripts control every new policy built.  unfortunately in our environment not in favor of using agpm.  so build nightly job import every gpo production agpm.  so have snapshot of each nights changes.  curious if has achieved similar or has process in place. thanks, nick hi nick, referring following blog, import gpo gpmc agpm: https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/grouppolicy/2010/06/11/importing-and-exporting-with-agpm/ however, if want automatically @ every night, doubt there built-in methods that, in case, maybe, use scheduled task run script written based on tasks of blog. if want asistance on scripting, suggest have try in following forums: https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/site/requests https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/scriptcenter/en-us/home?forum=itcg reason why recommend posting appropriately qualified pool of respondents, , other partners read forums regularly can either share knowled...

Creating a home folder during new hire script.

i wasn't sure if should post in orchestrator forums or not using scsm , scorch make new user account.  works without issue until point creating home folder , setting security. i spare full details of happens begin defining username , password of can make accounts. follow following code. $adcredential = new-object system.management.automation.pscredential ($aduser,(convertto-securestring $adpassword -asplaintext -force)) $session = new-pssession -computername localhost from there, create scriptblock, passing in number of variables.  use following code create home drive , set security. $udrive = new-item -path $homedirectorybase -name $samaccountname -itemtype directory $acl = get-acl $udrive $ar = new-object system.security.accesscontrol.filesystemaccessrule("domain\$samaccountname","modify","containerinherit, objectinherit", "none","allow") $acl.setaccessrule($ar) set-acl -path $udrive -aclobject $acl sometim...

GPO and Log on as service

hi if have local policy set on handful of server [log on service specific account set] , want roll out gpo add 3 new accounts servers log on service - gpo overwrite local policy set or append it? ie server1, server2 , server3 have 2 accounts set log on service : localaccount1 , localaccount2 i want servers 1 50 have gpo set add domainaccount1 , domainaccount2 servers log on service will net effect server1,server2 , server3 have localaccount1, localaccount2 , domainaccount1 , domainaccount2 ? or itbe server1,server2 , server3 has domainaccount1 , domainaccount2  , localaccount1 , localaccount2 removed? jay hi jay100076, net result of scenario assuming default environment server1, server2 , server3 has domainaccount1 , domainaccount2 , localaccount1 , localaccount2 removed. best regards, todd heron | active directory consultant Windows Server ...

Windows Powershell

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hi i had downloaded sample titled "pswsrolebasedplugins" url http://code.msdn.microsoft.com/windowsdesktop/pswsrolebasedplugins-9c79b75a , followed instructions outlined in sample regard powershell , visual studio 2012 rc my environment server : windows server 2012 rc datacenter when enter command set-executionpolicy -executionpolicy unrestricted i below message set-executionpolicy : windows powershell updated execution policy successfully, setting overridden policy defined @ more specific scope.  due override, shell retain current effective execution policy of remotesigned. type "get-executionpolicy -list" view execution policy settings. more information please see "get-help set-executionpolicy". @ line:1 char:1 + set-executionpolicy -executionpolicy unrestricted + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~     + categoryinfo          : permissiond...

get IPAddress of user login [Active directory]

can user status login, login, in active directory ? thanks, ivan hi ivanik, the datas you request are not stored in active directory. however, can use login scripts can find on internet or following utility that keep track of login information in active directory: http://technet.microsoft.com/fr-fr/magazine/2005.05.utilityspotlight(en-us).aspx have nice day! masterplan - mcse,mcitp-ea http://winmasterplan.blogspot.com Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Wireless Network Policy - Prevent connections to infrastructure networks.

i trying config gpo block ssid besides companys ssid. i seems if choose "prevent connections infrastructure networks." gpo works happens if disconnect allowed ssid cant reconnect clicking connect , must logoff ond logon again regain connection. is normal behaviour? thanks hi, >> if disconnect allowed ssid cant reconnect clicking connect , must logoff ond logon again regain connection. for don't have available environment test this, i can't confirm. however, was there message displayed when couldn't reconnect? can try check event logs in event viewer see if related information logged. best regards, frank shen please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  ...

Group policy applies even if I block it from Delegation tab

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hi. i block "wpad proxy" policy delegation tab. put permission group email_allow ->  read:no. everything worked pretty well. 1 day policy started apply clients. gpresult clients, , group policy results wizard show same result. rsop data domain\username on computername : logging mode ---------------------------------------------------------------- os configuration: member workstation os version: 6.1.7601 site name: n/a roaming profile: n/a local profile: c:\users\username connected on slow link?: no user settings --------------     cn=username,ou=subou1,ou=ou1,dc=loc,dc=domain,dc=com     last time group policy applied: 6/20/2016 @ 8:39:52     group policy applied from: dc1.loc.domain.com     group policy slow link threshold: 500 kbps     domain name: domain     domain type: windows 2000     applied group policy o...

Updated AD User Information Through Outlook or Other

hello, everyone.  ability provide users ability update information through outlook or other means.  know there many 3rd party web based tools allow users im looking free solution.  have ideas on this? is there way allow users modify, update ad information http://www.winvistatips.com/allow-users-modify-their-information-t814615.html http://www.petri.co.il/forums/showthread.php?t=6771 best regards, sandesh dubey. mcse|mcsa:messaging|mcts|mcitp:enterprise adminitrator | blog disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Is this possible with GPO? If so, How??

at company adding child domain segment of our network host our retail pos systems.  our corporate domain mycompany.com, adding retail.mycompany.com.  because retail domain spread out on 300+ locations across 2 states, have need "lock these machines down".  when store employee logs on 1 of these machines want them see type of environment.  things like:  no bitmap wallpaper, default windows blue background, restricted start menu, no run command, classic shell, classic start menu, limited access in windows explorer..etc..  have part working (so far). when store has problems, call our support line , our support team can remote location , troubleshoot problems.  guess 8 out of 10 times standard store employee account (a standard user account)  have privileges necessary perform support duty (e.g. ctrl+alt+del , kill process, run 3rd party app clears out log files..etc) -  the other 2 times, tech support team need a...

Drive Maps : Properties, Connect As Disabled

dear experts, how enable option : connect feature in drive maps. picture here: http://tinypic.com/r/fbmb75/8 want map shared folder using different credential , credential not stored id ad. thanks > want map shared folder using different credential , this > credential not stored id ad.   this option removed in ms14-025.   greetings/grüße, martin mal ein gutes buch über gpos lesen? good or bad gpos? - blog… , if bothers me - coke bottle design refreshment (-: Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Recommendations for base disk cluster size for hosting Hyper-V Virtual Machines?

has done investigation interdependencies between cluster , offset of disk hosting hyper-v vm , cluster , offset of virtual disk on 1 of vm's?  i guess poorly formatted disk going translate bad performance on virtual disks hosted on lun; how close dependency going be?  should match (ideal)?  there issue if plan large (128kb) cluster size on base disk and utilize vm's have cluster sizes of 32kb or 64kb? i'm concerned how high i/o applications exchange , sql tuned disk perspective in hyper-v environments leads question of how base disk formatted.  since we're planning our first internal hyper-v demo environment thought auspicious time pose question. thanks, brad turner, ilm mvp - ensynch, inc - www.identitychaos.com went through bit of hand-wringing when choosing cluster , stripe size hyper-v test machine - similar setup mentioning - high-end desktop hardware, , in case im using 4x320gib satas in raid10 configuration guest machines. in end, kept default ntfs cluste...

Unable to view "Properties" for Spartan launch icon.

build 10049 ... minor nit ... glitch when right-click on pinned spartan quick launch icon, seen normal 3 choices: project spartan unpin program close window. however, when right-click on top choice (project spartan), expected "properties" doesn't appear, "unpin" , "open". different pretty every other shortcut have experience with. on 10049 build, 21 of 22 quick launch icons can display "properties" .... spartan being lone exception. as expected? i able create desktop icons spartan.exe with "new shortcut" mechanism, , also the "drag file explorer desktop". shortcuts, properties available. more oddness: none of files spartan.exe or spartan*.exe start spartan. when did try launch spartan_broker.exe, got error message "cannot verify digital signature". and more oddness ... when clicked "submit" button above edit, spartan crashed, new entry in "event viewer". fortunately...

Hyperv - best practices to make backup of virtual machines

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hi there. best (free) practices achieve backup of hyperv server , virtual machines? please advise. with best regards bostjanc hello, for hyper-v dedicated forum exist in https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/home?forum=winserverhyperv there option work snapshots there limits , not every server role or application may work way. so kind of server roles , applications are installed on different vms? best regards meinolf weber mvp, mcp, mcts microsoft mvp - directory services my blog: http://blogs.msmvps.com/mweber disclaimer: posting provided no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. twitter:   Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum ...

File Share

hi, i have sevral file network shares on 2012 r2 standard domain controller server. there someway come make them available web browser? there app android, ios , windows 10 mobile that allow these shares accessed too? thanks nicholas can try configure webdav cross-platform file sharing. details how use it, please check articles below: http://www.iis.net/learn/install/installing-publishing-technologies/installing-and-configuring-webdav-on-iis regards, sandeep poonia please verify answer if helps you. Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

File type is blocked from opening in Word 2011 for Mac

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hi, received email attachment ms word doc. when open attachment in word 2011 received following error message; "unknown.doc uses file type blocked opening in version." when use text/edit half of document scrambled , other half not. i'm using ms word 2011 mac. please help hi, for word 2011/office 2011 mac questions, suggest post them in office 2011 mac forum: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/mac/forum/macoffice2011?tab=threads regards, melon chen technet community support please mark reply answer if find helpful. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions

How/where to install Windows Search service?

in order enable instant search in outlook, says install windows search service.  how , do that? hi,   the windows search required many other search features, such start menu search tool , 2007 office outlook search functionality.   to install windows search on windows server 2008, please follow these steps: 1. start service manager. 2. in details pane, locate roles summary area, , click add roles . 3. on before begin page of add roles wizard, click next . 4. on select server roles page, click select file services check box, , click next 2 times. 5. on select role services page, click select windows search service check box, , click next . 6. click select check box or check boxes correspond volumes want index, , click next . 7. click install . 8. after windows search installed, click close exit add roles wizard.   i hope helps. morgan   ...

C Drive full

what can delete? stephanie i start going out , getting usb drive, 500 - 750gb external western digital passport drives on sale $70. i start clearing out internet explorer cache - internet options, general tab, browsing history, delete you can remove files in c:\temp directory (if have one) , c:\windows\temp directory. run disk cleanup tool, right click on c: drive icon, select properties, on general tab under pie chart, click "disk cleanup" attach usb drive purchased , @ moving old documents , pictures , not off external drive storage. reboot machine, , should have cleared room on pc. you may @ other tools tree size free idea junk hiding at. good luck, careful delete. :p advice offered, if need more advised seek council , advice of paid professionals. answer 42, or reboot. Windows Server  >  ...

SQLConnectionRead/ConnectionWrite error

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randomly throughout day when process heaviest sql error 10054/9006 connectionread (recv()) or connectionwrite (recv()). happens 2 4 times per day; interrupting batch process, requiring restarted. appears same side effect of denied-of-service configuration setting cannot disabled (as understand it) on servers running 2008 r2.<o:p></o:p> if there can done modify added feature? <o:p></o:p> a av's problem maybe ? if it's local's error, disk io congestion maybe. please describe setup. as if happen times, not think it's os. mcp | mcts 70-236: exchange server 2007, configuring twitter - @yagmoth555 ( ) blog: http://www.jabea.net  |  http://blogs.technet.com/b/wikininjas/ Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum ...

LockoutStatus.exe - Mass Unlocking

i work in environment over 30 domain controllers.  merely unchecking "account locked" for a user in active directory users , computers doesn't work , have use lockoutstatus.exe.  however, many times user can locked on 15+ domain controllers , lockoutstatus.exe not support selection of multiple servers nor sorting in either acending or decending order buy clicking user state column header.  have right click , unlock on lot of servers every time use tool.  there easier way unlock single user many domain controllers?  there alternative lockoutstatus.exe can sort list locked out status , mass select servers locked on , 1 unlock every domain controller? ad replication takes care of that. seeing replication issues? sumesh p - microsoft online community support Windows Server  >  ...

read log file for greater than value

hi experts, power shell read below log file ,  find out lock value greater 100, log file not having heading. [sid,serial]=3791,60699  [, lock= 150 sec [prod1, prodsever, process.exe]  [event=sql*net message client, prev sql start=2016-09-05 06:45:29] [sid,serial]=3791,60699  [, lock= 90 sec [prod1, prodsever, process.exe]  [event=sql*net message client, prev sql start=2016-09-05 06:20:29] [sid,serial]=3791,60699  [, lock= 110 sec [prod1, prodsever, process.exe]  [event=sql*net message client, prev sql start=2016-09-05 06:10:29] select-string -path c:\logs\test.log -pattern 'lock=\s+(\d+)' |where {[int]( $_.matches.captures.groups[1].value) -gt 100} \_(ツ)_/ Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell ...

What is the "-co" parameter represent?

can tell me "-co" in following statement referring to? $s=gwmi win32_share -co dc1; $s valuable skills not learned, learned skills aren't valuable. that's abbreviation -computername parameter.   in powershell, have spell out enough of parameter name uniquely identify other available parameters.  in case took 2 letters. [string](0..33|%{[char][int](46+("686552495351636652556262185355647068516270555358646562655775 0645570").substring(($_*2),2))})-replace " " Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

can't see other disks on proliant server. I installed Server 2012

i have been rushed configuring server. 4 drives have green lights have no idea how system see other 3 in disk management.  should software or have go bios? hi, if hard disks not displayed in disk management, need check bios said further information. first check if disks displayed in bios. check if options enable/disable sata ports (i assume sata disks). not windows configuration issue if these disks not displayed in disk management or device manager.  if have feedback on our support, please send tnfsl@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

Printers on Windows Server 2003

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let me start off saying not network administrator.... being said, although have background computers not means know server administration. hence, problems trying figure out based on limited knowledge. , no not have "real" in-house network support person. i working windows server 2003 connected to a windows xp pc. issue #1: i installed printer on network ip 10.192.100.38 , able connect , print no problem. however, when printer shows in "add printer" dialogue box shows up as http://10.192.100.38:5358/device service , want change name/address logical so people want connect can understand, i.e. kyocera fs-c2126mfp accounts payable. i can share printer and show under network location, i.e.  kyocera fs-c2126mfp on office assistant, typical setup network printer? there way change network name without being shared through pc , still have people able print it? question even make sense? issue #2: can't delete...

Changing DNS Name of Main Server

  i see dns name of main server in lower case, ie "jlp-main" instead of "jlp-main".   when create new users, in upper case, e.g. jlp-softlog-srv   see screenshots below. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/vince123123/1.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/vince123123/2.jpg   do know how can change dns name server upper case looks neater , more consistent?     hello,   the dns name computer stored in dnshostname attribute on computer account. dns domain names not case sensitive, can manually change attribute achieve goal.   1. install windows support tools adsiedit.   2. in command  prompt, type "adsiedit.msc" , press enter. 3. in left panel, expand domain [dc.domain.local]--->dc=domain, dc=local--->ou=domain controllers. 4. in right panel, right click computer account want change dns name. (jlp-main) 5. locate dnshostname attribute , change jlp-main.jlp.com to   jlp-main.jlp.com and click ok.  ...

P2V of SBS 2003 Premium

i'm upgrading network infrastructure of charity. have couple of physical boxes (a poweredge 2800 & 2900). 2900 virtual server host dynamics crm 4 installation. i've moved 4 guest os machines virtual server hyper-v without issues , indeed able use disk2vhd virtualize crm host , running vm on hyper-v. in all, a painless experience. the machine running hyper-v on poweredge r710 64gb of ram , 4 nics. i'm little lost in nics configuration of the virtual network manager section of server (although think have configured correctly talking each other , domain should be). if go sconfig on hyper-v box , choose (8) network settings there 1 network adapter listed (192.168.16.29 - statically assigned me within excluded range in dhcp). have 2 nics attached network 1 appears getting address allocated (was planning on using other nic that's been connected manage server). can confirm how should setup it's causing confusion , i'm wary of 'messing' setup if it...

Replacing a 4 year old Windows 2012 server (not R2)

we have server looking after 45-50 people windows 2012 not r2 exchange 2013 rds server exchange ~350gb live data ~800gb archived data ~500gb we have older server windows 2008 used backup tape (well hdd + tape) over next few months need replace existing server new server , / or cloud about dozen people connect via vpn when working off-site i've been tasked cloud hosted solution - if makes sense i know exchange straight forward ! what about? word / excel / powerpoint accounts / payroll  cad drawings stick in-house server this?  cloud / hybrid cloud seems current way of thinking more more confusion anyone been through ? any advice / pointers appreciated hello, i see several things consider: 1. migration office 365: -exchange, sharepoint, skype business colaboration. -higher plans offer full office 2016 proplus. -office online. 2. active directory synchronization: can leave on-prem ad azure ad sync or move azure ad. ...

Multiple NICs and HyperV

we have server  four nic ports.  1 assigned "parent" partition, other iscsi initiator, , other 2 reserved guests usage.  what i understand we need point the 2 guest nics microsoft-created synthetic nic  is correct? tia, barkingdog    no. need do, if want vms use these nics, create external virtual network linked each physical nic. create virtual switch each of these nics.     whether vms use synthetic nic driver ot legacy nic driver doesn't come picture @ time. that happens @ the  vm level, not @ network level. bill Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

File sharing in a domain without asking for a password

hello, @ beginning announce windows server , domain environment new me. trying find solution let every domain user, nobody else, have access shared files on server (windows 2008 standard), without need enter password. i tried enable guest account on server, user, workgroup member, access shared files. when chose group of "domain users" people want share files, guest account disabled, not access files when domain member. so have 2 extreme sytuations , can not find solution in between. there one? thank you p.s. english language not native, if in post, because of that, or other reason not clear, please, let me know. try adding: "authenticated users" security group on shared folder. and check shared permissions. every second counts..make use of it. disclaimer: posting provided no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. Windows Server ...

Hyper V Development Environment

hi have bought hardware create hyper v machine development purposes.  see have msdn , need know version need install.  i have 1 64 bit cpu. i need install virtual instance sharepoint 2007, sharepoint 2010 foundation , sharepoint standard.  as few virtual machines ie , cross browser testing. so virtual machine limitations?   so questions are; is there version devlopers no limitations? what version should install standard or enterprise (i have 1 cpu datacenter out?) please , ready installation! thanks daren   hi daren, you can go windows 2008 r2 standard or enterprise editions based on server ram support since no ha on host level required. here guides you using sharepoint products , technologies in hyper-v virtual environment http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc816955%28office.12%29.aspx performance , capacity requirements hyper-v ( sharepoint 2007) http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd277865%28office.12%29.aspx s...

Error about root certificate not being trusted when connecting from OS X to Windows

when connecting windows 7 enterprise host mountain lion, getting following message: verify certificate you connecting rdp host 'name_of_remote_pc'! certificate verified through certificate chain self-signed root certificate present in message, root certificate not known, trusted root certificate. connection might not secure, want continue? any idea what's going on? this has worked without error when using older microsoft remote desktop client. install certificate , mark trusted in keychain, older rdp client had option disable cert alerts Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop clients

有關由登記啟動的 I/O 操作永久失敗。 登記無法讀入、寫出或清除包含登記系統 影像檔之一

請問各位先進,     我有客戶是裝windows 2003 server r1 sp2 64位元, 並且有安裝microsoft cluster 2003,共2台作cluster, 共用一個dell pv201s的storage,我在 第一台的server , event view 有看到如下的訊息,但是第2台卻沒這些訊息? 事件類型:    錯誤 事件來源:    application popup 事件類別目錄:      無 事件識別碼:          333 日期:             2010/5/17 時間:             上午 08:39:10 使用者:                   n/a 電腦: gon1his01 描述: 由登記啟動的 i/o 操作永久失敗。 登記無法讀入、寫出或清除包含登記系統影像檔之一。 而且是每天在發生,但是自從我把它切換到第2台的server 時,第1台的event view就沒有再出現id=333的error message, 這是為什麼? 第2 個問題是假如我把它切換回去會不會再發生 [ 由登記啟動的 i/o 操作永久失敗。 登記無法讀入、寫出或清除包含登記系統影像檔之一。]這種message? 第3個問題,我要如何修正它?                    ...

Migration of shares

ive got 2008 file server (physical box running storage server 2008) , want migrate shares across couple of new physical server 2012 boxes set in cluster using 2012's built in cluster facility. i've copied data across using robocopy. there 400 shares migrate, i'd rather not hand. know way recreate shares when data across? many thanks. hi, please create file share resource through cluster administrator not windows explorer. more detailed information, please see: migrating standalone file sever clustered file servers – easy way? http://myitforum.com/myitforumwp/2011/11/23/migrating-standalone-file-sever-to-clustered-file-servers-the-easy-way/ please note: since website not hosted microsoft, link may change without notice. microsoft not guarantee accuracy of information. regards, mandy we trying better understand customer views on social support experience, participation in interview project appreciated if have time. helping make community forums great ...

how to reset the Desktop window sizes?

i have win8.1 desktop pc in rdp various places within our organization. devices use rdp pc differs using laptop tablet different resolutions. problem after log out of of sessions, window sizes of pc reduced of rdp session. of course resize them why have to? there anyway reset window sizes of host rdp original before rdp session? hi reno, i have enabled policy setting “require user authentication remote connections using network level authentication”, screen resolution setting persists after rd session users log off. what patched relates rd sessions screen resolution? not sure 1 fix issue, recommendation, please configure machine automatically install updates. in addition, may update video drivers; if there third party software installed, please disable them temporarily see whether makes difference. best regards, amy please remember mark replies answers if , un-mark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. ...

Upgrading to a new server - how long, best practices

hi, we're running windows 2003 sbs sp2 (w exchange). pretty simple network: 1 server / domain controller , 7 client pcs (all running xp pro sp3). server running flawlessly we're going move faster server hardware week. i've reviewed documentation re: migrating new server. understanding of steps: install server 2003 sbs , exchange on new machine , upgrade current sp needed. deprecate "old" server not being primary domain controller elevate new server @ primary. migrate active directory , configuration on new machine. installing other 3r party apps, etc. taking old server offline. test please feel free correct me if needed! i'm seeking community expertise , advice based on person experience, gotchas, etc.  or pointers favored resources appreciated. the other question how long estimate job take, start finish. estimated approx. 10 hours. being intentionally conservative on estimate because server *critical* everyday operations (business @ sta...

Use global objects in Powershell ?

how use global objects in powershell modules ? i use static objects , events available use in cmdlets in module. any appreciated. thank you. to reference global variable (eg testvar) use $global:testvar. see get-help about_scope more details scoping variables. [string](0..33|%{[char][int](46+("686552495351636652556262185355647068516270555358646562655775 0645570").substring(($_*2),2))})-replace " " Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Anyone else run out of disk space this month, on all your WSUS servers?

anyone else run out of disk space month, on wsus servers? we have products selected sync download critical , security. thinking if installs new app or os we'll protecting instead of taking best guess. also use express installation files since have many locations low bandwidth. our wsus repository has been around 400gb seems wants 250gb more month. anyone else see same? hi littleroot2, everyone has different products in environment, updates , space requirement not same. the more updates choose, more space needed. i suppose use server cleanup wizard manage disk space: using server cleanup wizard: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc708578%28v=ws.10%29.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396 best regards, leo please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server ...

Group Policy: Computer Configuration: Package Deployment

my group policy admin asked me great question today.  attempting log in , machine not given ip address until got control-alt-delete screen.  concerned when deploy a msi package using gp, package (located on network) not accessible during boot , therefore not deployed.  can't case right?  if i'm using nap, microsoft product, you'd think not fight important gp during boot.  has had similar questions?  running test don't know if issue or not, documentation on helpful. -gunnar i'm doing computer authentication, not user.  can tell doesn't ip until control-alt-delete monitoring switch , dhcp server.  in case, group policy admin tested , found out regardless msi packages still deploy correctly.  that's good. thanks, gunnar Windows Server  >  Ne...

Impact of disabled KCC/Intersite & Intrasite Topology Generator but Bridge all site links enabled?

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hello, strange question where.  i'm not domain admin, owner or person setup ad environment , i'm trying determine issues replication convergence might have. the main thing noticed have bridge site links enabled (the default), reason have disabled kcc/intersite , intrasite topology generator.  haven't seen before , i'm wondering if negates ability bridge site links? thanks hi, thanks response. please check following article: how configure inter or intra-site topology generator(istg) in active directory http://www.isaacoben.com/2009/03/23/how-to-configure-inter-or-intra-site-topology-generator-istg-in-active-directory/ meanwhile, i found similar thread: strange ad replication , istg - assistance needed http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverds/thread/d96ad6aa-5eb4-4961-bb8f-c0d45c733a27 if have feedback on our support, please click here regards.   vivian wang technet community support ...

IIS Load Balancing or separate software

this may pretty beginner type question. want setup several smtp relays through iis6. on each relay have different email account sending. have applications send email on whatever port want, windows server. of course smtp server grabs email , sends out via whatever configuration put in. change smtp servers each time email sent it. possible?  the problem this, if it's possible, these sending out ms exchange 365 accounts.  so need have set address.  so whatever program load balancing needs have way change address on email. thank much! hello, for iis questions, ask them here: http://forums.iis.net/ this posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights.       microsoft student partner 2010 / 2011 microsoft certified professional microsoft certified systems administrator: security microsoft certified systems engineer: security microsoft certified technology specialist: windows server 200...