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How can I programatically configure Remote Desktop Services Session Host in Windows Server 2012 without a domain?

we build turn-key solutions customers, , years, have been doing this. looking script-based method of performing following actions: install remote desktop services session host configure "standard" settings: idletimeout, disconnected session behavior, temporary folders, encryption levels , such my understanding, w2k12, of must done session collection.  i have powershell script performs install of remote desktop services - session host, connection broker, , web access (add-windowsfeature rds-rd-server, rds-connection-broker, rds-web-access) while not on domain, , stuck trying configure it. when testing server on production domain, can following command run: ($strfqdn populated in script) new-rdsessiondeployment -connectionbroker $strfqdn -webaccessserver $strfqdn -sessionhost $strfqdn once off of domain (which requirement customer server builds, not allowed on domain, or until @ customer site) cannot command function expected. presented following output: new...

convert String to Date (without a leading zero)

hi, i have string 7112010 (ie, 7th nov 2010), when try: $str = "07112010" [datetime]::parseexact($str, "dmmyyyy", $null) works right away. but when remove leading 'zero' string: $str = "7112010" [datetime]::parseexact($str, "dmmyyyy", $null) it gives error saying: "string not recognized valid datetime." i tried different formats, nothing working, can please? sheesh! more ten years since y2k, , still having deal ambiguous date data, when non-ambiguous standard readily available: iso 8601 http://www.iso.org/iso/date_and_time_format . Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Remote Desktop 2008 server R2 - Not showing # of grace period days left

i know grace period ending soon, not sure how soon. used "pop-up" taskbar showing # of days left, hasn't popped in while. is there way manually @ # of days left in remote desktop 120 day grace period before have purchase ts cals? please don't tell me slmgr /dlv - doesn't show remote desktop information. thanks. walt taber hi walt, two methods: 1. start -- run -- tlsbln.exe   should trigger notification balloon. 2. in administrator command prompt, please enter following command: wmic /namespace:\\root\cimv2\terminalservices path win32_terminalservicesetting (__class !="") call getgraceperioddays thanks. -tp Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services) ...

AD LDS Performance

i creating/modifying user objects in ad lds - several thousand @ time. contain usual kind of information - phone numbers, addresses etc. nothing heavy.   i have 2 indexes set – dn (a string) , uid (a guid).   when load test maximum throughput of 3.5 updates/second – need 10 updates/sec.   queries fast – it’s writes problem.   the ad lds server seems quite idle – 20% cpu, plenty of memory, disk queue lengths short, network card not stressed.  using faster machine (more cpus @ least) doesn't seem change anything.   any idea why slow? check for?   hi, any update? it may related method use to import objects. as result, you may perform following tests isolate problem: on server running ad lds, use ldifde tool create , update data. in way, can isolate network , update method performance influence. if possible, please delete 2 indexes , use ldifde tool import data again ...

problem connecting with RDP

hi, this case 3 computers: computer (network a), remote computer (net b) , addition computer (net c). when want connect remote computer (b) use cyberoamssl client , rdp remote computer, need add server ip on use ts gateway sever settings. however, doing exact same thing on addition computer (c) dosnt work. we error: computer can't connect remote computer because terminal services gateway server's certificate expired or revoked we have same version of rdp , install certificate, checked the time , date settings, both have winxp sp3. what problem? thank u! hi,     according decription, recommend check certificate on problematic user side, because error message “terminal services gateway server’s certificate expired or revoked” straightforward implication of problematic certificate. depending on how organization planed certificate (self-signed or 3rd party ca), please try re-import certificate on client side , check if...

Windows Symbols NOT FOUND for ntdll.pdb and kernel32.pdb

hi. im using windbg debugger , symbols ntdll.pdb (bd004b03-cd45-4547-9505-cc01c52dab6a) e kernel32.pdb (91190c2d-9250-489e-802f-a755c83e8c83) not found in windows server symbols. can't use extension !ntsdexts.locks symsrv:  http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols/ntdll.pdb/bd004b03cd4545479505cc01c52dab6a2/ntdll.pdb not found symchk: ntdll.pdb            error - unable download file. error reported 2 symsrv:  http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols/ntdll.pdb/91190c2d9250489e802fa755c83e8c832/ntdll.pdb not found symchk: ntdll.pdb            error - unable download file. error reported 2 ************* symbol path validation summary ************** response                         time (ms)     location de...

Runtime error on connecting server page (http://<servername>/connect)

hy, we got new windows 10 workstation in our company. normaly connect machine running http://<servername>/connect but when runtime error (see below) another vendor has made changes in iis (i put out question last week) dont know if has te problem. so how repair connector download? <!-- web.config-configuratiebestand --> <configuration> <system.web> <customerrors mode="off"/> </system.web> </configuration> we should fire vendors make changes in default website of windows server essentials because have no idea doing. default web should left alone , not touched vendor. if need website make 1 , use that. you should ask vendor change have done because problem have related changes made vendor. mariëtte knap www.server-essentials.com | linkedin | twitter | facebook | migrations done easy way please remember to  mark replies answers  if and  unmark  them if prov...

RDS 2012 with Azure MFA sending two SMS/phone Calls

we have new rds 2012 farm separate gateway, broker , session servers.  we have configured use azure mfa seems work user sent 2 text messages when try log in.  we think due user first authenticating broker , second time when connect session host server.  i'm pretty sure have set incorrectly not sure what? many thanks n hi, mfa auth happens after rd web portal auth. means auth model viable radius. there issues sms/text radius auth model, radius not wait time required if increase timeouts. can go through beneath article information. installing , configuring azure multi-factor authentication (mfa) 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  >  ...

Server 2012 R2 RODC unable to enlist in DomainDNS or ForestDNSPartitions

i attempting configure 1 of our windows server 2012 r2 units rodc @ remote location. having awful time getting dns replicate.  i able connect server domain rodc, , installed dns role server when installed active directory role. when server restarted of active directory , group policy features in place on server, not dns role work. if in foward lookup zones in dns server manager blank. i verified server set point writable directory server dns, , receiving following errors in log.    the dns server detected not enlisted in replication scope of  directory partition domaindnszones.server.elvfd. prevents zones should replicated dns servers in server.elvfd domain replicating dns server. information on how add dns server replication scope of application directory partition, please see , support.  create or repair domain-wide dns directory partition, open dns  console. right-click applicable dns server, , click 'create default application directory p...

teaming

guys, need nic-teaming. when reading post: https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/keithmayer/2012/10/16/nic-teaming-in-windows-server-2012-do-i-need-to-configure-my-switch/ i may conclude best practice use switch independent use teaming. correct? or there disadvantages switch independent option? also, when using teaming load balancing instead of fail over, give me more bandwidth stuff copying. correct or wrong? help. hello, it depends on scenario. teaming not speed single transfers, benefit multiple transfers. (assuming it's server 2012) smb 3 supports multiple connections single transfer. let's have 2 servers each 2x1gb nic (no teaming), can achieve 200'ish mb/s single file transfer. i guess comes down test see how hardware/environment benefit different solutions. best regards, jesper vindum, denmark systems administrator help forum: monitor(alert) threads , vote helpful replies or mark them answer, if helps solving problem. ...

Hypervisor_Error - BugCheck 0x00020001 on Dell PowerEdge R910 Server

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just posting in case else runs same issue.  configuring new dell poweredge r910 server windows server 2012 datacenter.  ran fine until added hyper-v role , started running vms, crash hypervisor_error message , reboot bugcheck 0x00020001 in log file.  went through support dell , ran bunch of extended system diagnostics didn't find anything.  opened support ticket microsoft , had similar ticket updating of bios settings resolved issue. the particular setting resolved issue me bios memory settings - disable node interleave.  server's been running steady 5 days multiple vms online.  didn't find forum messages mentioning potential fix particular problem , wanted post save else headache trying diagnose issue. - mike hi, thanks sharing solution how resolve hypervisor_error - bugcheck 0x00020001 on dell poweredge r910 server. others face same scenario resolve issue quickly. if there else can you, please not hesitate let me know. happy help. th...

NEW local admin account wont keep "administrators" group

hello, so have decided go ahead in making backup local admin account on our workstations. i logged in domain admin account , added account local users , assigned 3 groups. my problem "administrators" group keeps being deleted account reason whenever logoff after adding or computer rebooted. i thought might because using account logged on locally our primary local admin account , added group , still being deleted. have no clue why doing this. i think found problem. restricted groups set administrators group , since user not set here, group being removed user. i added user in restricted groups , seems keeping administrators group whenever logoff or restart. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum ...

RD Web unable to connect via Gateway address

hi, i have set new windows server 2012 standard  system replace our existing 2008 standard td gateway machine.  however unable connect external source via gateway address.  if open port on our firewall , rdp directly server can log in , desktop, can't username/password combo.  also can access rdweb website , login successfully, cannot run of remote apps.  i have third party wildcard certificate works on our current, live, system , have configured rdweb use in iis console , rd wed configuration.  if check server logs shows connection attempt offers no clues issue lies.  i have hit brick wall looking guidance fellow technetters. any help, pointers appreciated. drac ** edit  after further investigation found error in event log nps reported "there no domain controller available domain domain".  so checked nps settings , found ts gateway authorization policy  was set "authenticate requests on server" ...

Windows server 2008 & win 7 ultimate

though i've did change client (win 7) setting domain , input domain name of server wouldn't detected in network, peer peer networking , sharing not issue domain is. btw did add computer name (win 7) domain. need change ip static instead of dhcp? hmm have gone wrong? see here pointers post questions. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserversetup/thread/3e59bfc2-5a50-433b-9b40-0899621f8253/   regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Has anyone seen EventID 103 - RemoteDesktopServices-RdpCoreTS "The disconnect reason is..."

so using ts host bunch of virtual desktops , having issues disconnects , pointed event. the event looks this: the disconnect reason 0 and other troubleshooting on spiceworks forum, able determine following disconnect codes , meanings, hoping fill in blanks or point me article explains codes? i'm hoping maybe question others dealing similar issue. so justin1250 , posts here: http://community.spiceworks.com/topic/764914-remote-desktop-services-disconnect-code i think it's safe say: disconnect reason 0 = client disconnect, network connectivity lost disconnect reason 2 = admin has signed off/terminated user session disconnect reason 3 = idle session timer limit reached disconnect reason 5 = client closed rdp sessions disconnect reason 11 = ? disconnect reason 12 = ? if appreciate it! thanks!!! need know disconnect 12 means continue troubleshooting our disconnects! hi, disconnect codes 32-bit number, top 8-bits being class of c...

Need to add users to a group (backup Operators)

$objou=[adsi]" ldap://ou=it,dc=csv,dc=com " $datasource=import-csv "\input.csv" foreach($datarecord in $datasource) { #map variables data source $cn=$datarecord.cn $samaccountname=$datarecord.cn $givenname=$datarecord.firstname $sn=$datarecord.lastname $displayname=$cn $userprincipalname=$cn + "@csv.com" $description="student_user" $password=$datarecord.password   #create user object $objuser=$objou.create("user","cn="+$cn) $objuser.put("samaccountname",$samaccountname) $objuser.put("userprincipalname",$userprincipalname) $objuser.put("displayname",$displayname) $objuser.put("givenname",$givenname) $objuser.put("sn",$sn) $objuser.put("description",$description) $objuser.setinfo() $objuser.psbase.invoke("setpassword", $password) $objuser.psbase.invokeset("accountdisabled",$false) $objuser.setinfo() } so, appears code previous question/thre...

Implement Fallback Domain Controller

dear all, i'm in big trouble, have domain controller on 1 server i.e. let's assume server a (pdc / dhcp , dns). have ms-exchange server 2003 running on ms-windows 2003 server on different hardware let's assume server b (mail server). have additional domain controller of existing domain controller on different hardware i.e. assuming server c. now last few days not able open dns management console on pdc i.e. on server a, can able open additional dns server console server c i.e. additional domain controller. while opening dns management console on pdc i'm getting 1 error i.e. rpc service unavailable , getting event id : 140 in dns. tried re-install rpc server service still there same issue. tried restart server rpc service there no luck. now due rpc service issue primary secondary domain controller stop replicating each other , not able create new user id or e-mail id on primary domain controller. suggest format primary domain controller , re-install fresh op...

Windows Server 2012 R2 update stucks after restart at 9%

i installed windows server 2012 r2 on server iis, sql, tfs , other microsoft products. after finished installation, ran windows update asked restart continue installation. after restart, update continues till 9% stops ever!!! i failed start safe mode or last know configuration mode! i don't have recovery image cd installation. what should do? how can either fix issue or cancel installation? try access cmd troubleshooting or safemode consol, run following command: dism.exe /image:c:\ /cleanup-image /revertpendingactions this worked me. Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Setup

Limit number of simultaneous access to a shared folder in AD

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i have created shared folder in 1 of member server. want limit no of users can simultaneously access folder 5. how do this? thanks , regards, radhakrishnan for 2008/r2, specify value 5 in "limit number of simultaneous users to:" field for 2003, specify value 5 in "allow number of users:" field press key... ... where's key ? this posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. about me ? Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

WScript exec method on windows server 2012

hi. a few years ago coded app runs continuously on reporting server have. it's job access our erp's software database , send emails originated selected actions performed on information system , provide end of day emails compilation of daily information. the sending email part of app runs on newly deployed windows server 2012. however, app can keep alive when dont have internet connection, rigged code issuing ping command check if outside world reachable. , goes south! message when ping command issued through script "unable contact ip driver. general failure." bummer since if use command prompt window, server pings perfectly. previously app ran fine on windows server 2008 r2, i'm guessing kind of auth/security problem. however, dont know how fix it, hence post. does of can help? feel free ask question may think solve problem. thanks in advance. by chance new windows server 2012 deployed cloned server, without doing sysprep first? ...

Scheduled Tasks Server 2008

hi, have problem scheduled task running on windows 2008 servers. these tasks written in vb6 understand , i'm not sure if problem or not. i have 12 tasks configured these servers , 4 of them i am having issues , these 4 written in vb6. problem when initiate task via task scheduler (whether am logged in or not) task hangs. starts process, however, sits there running using very little resources , never ends. if i run task via actual executable runs fine. you can't predict when going happen, just occurs randomly on servers , way kick server operation reboot it. have parsed event logs many times on multiple servers, cannot find errors relate this. the log file that the application uses not log happening when task hangs. i have tried enabling run highest privileges setting compatibility on the exe 2003 sp1, still no solution. have tried running vb6 runtime installers on these servers, don't seem make difference. it's w...

Automate IE to get info from site's page, contained within a dynamically created iframe.

i've written other ie automation scripts using com in powershell.  as of now, can navigate url of choosing, can input password , .click() submit button. page loads 3 frames. verified .length of: $frames = $ie.document.frames i verified in ie's dom explorer, when "inspecting" elements.  i grab specific frame doing: $iframe = $ie.document.getelementsbytagname("iframe") | ?{$_.title -eq "webadvisor"} the issue when doing a: $iframe.document.body.innerhtml i'm getting same info if did: $ie.document.body.innerhtml understanding should getting what's in frame.  the issue getting same parent doc not show text in iframe.  from seeing page itself, gets created dynamically using info database.   the parent page remains same @ times, when selection made, updates frame. example, "a" tag 1 such link: <a href="pageservlet?pg=webadvisoriframeproxy&amp;a_ppl=st&amp;f_ormmnemonic=wrgs&amp;cmp=f22...

cross signing certificates during offline root's renewal (what do I do with them?)

i know below scenario seems if i'm looking validation moving sha1 sha512/256, asking cross singing  certificates  that generated during offline root ca's renewal. thanks!  i have 2 tier pki single offline root , single subordinate issuing ca. both cas have sha1 certificates.  i need root ca sha512 , issuing ca sha512. both cas use http cdps exclusively (no ldap cdps). below i’ve done far accomplish along few questions. question (also below) is  what do cross signing certificates issued during root's renewal.  root ca 1. change sha512 >certutil -setreg ca\csp\cnghashalgorithm sha512 2. restart ca service 3. renew cert via gui new key pair 4. copy following files cdp , aia locations  >c:\windows\system32\certsrv\certenroll\ca01_ps inc. root ca(1).crt >c:\windows\system32\certsrv\certenroll\ps inc. root ca(1).crl 5. publish new root ca ad  >certutil -dspublish -f "ca01_ps inc. root ca(1).crt" rootca...

SSTP VPN - client different port

hi everyone,  is possible use sstp vpn on different port 443? now, is possible change listening port on server, need change port on client. my scenario: 1 public ip not ours company. on firewall port 443 not available. firewall receive data on port eg. tpc 5000 , translate tcp 443 , forward server. is possible? you can change the port in regedit .but not recommended . backup first before make changes . Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Password for mobile access not changing after password change on server

hi there recently had customer got notebook stolen. changed password user via sbs 2008 console, had effect on owa + logon - users phone still able sync old password, after serveral days ?????? how possible ??? sbs 2008 server up-to-date microsoft updates. i'm quite sure if run iisreset, change effective, can't see why, when change password, doesn't submit way through system - what's a password reset good ? :)   kind regards kim on mon, 8 aug 2011 08:05:11 +0000, kim mortensen wrote: recently had customer got notebook stolen. changed password user via sbs 2008 console, had effect on owa + logon - users phone still able sync old password, after serveral days??????? how possible ??? sbs 2008 server up-to-date microsoft updates. i'm quite sure if run iisreset, change effective, can't see why, when change password, doesn't submit way through system - what's?a password reset?good ? :) sbs questions should posted here: http://social....

wmi filter only works when negated twice

has ever saw before and/or know whats causing it?  when try run query filter of 10.1.% doesn't return anything.  when negate filter twice, getting data looking for?!?!  ps c:\> gwmi -namespace root\microsoftdns microsoftdns_atype -filter "ipaddress '10.1.%'" | select ipaddress -first 10 ps c:\> gwmi -namespace root\microsoftdns microsoftdns_atype -filter "not not ipaddress '10.1.%'" | select ipaddress -first 10 ipaddress --------- 10.1.91.3 10.1.91.4 10.1.91.1 10.1.91.5 10.1.91.6 10.1.91.2 10.1.27.45 10.1.27.41 10.1.72.9 10.1.27.61 ps c:\> i never liked -filter pipe ...| {$_.ipaddress -like "10.1.*"} Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell ...

Change "Services and applications" names in failover cluster manager

hi. id change "services , applications" names in failover cluster manager windows server 2008 r2. i right click on 1 , press rename, when change name , press enter message "to rename service or application please rename client access point via property page" it's important don't change network name service hi, checkout blog post powershell failover clustering: let’s rename few things but keep in mind if rename resources , using them in script or backup need check new name. greetings, robert smit follow me @clustermvp http://robertsmit.wordpress.com/ “please click "vote helpful" if helpful , proposed answer” please remember click “mark answer” on post helps you Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering) ...

LDAP Server is down

hi, i have established trust relationship between 2 domain , thought fine because can see users each 1 of domains needed run command: setspn -l firsdomain\admin   from seconddomain , error: ldap error (0x51 -- server down): ldap_open can me? which tests can fix problem? thanks in advance. regards. looks dns lookups failing.  without being able resolve _ldap records <seconddomain>, won't able perform lookups. do know how resolving them? - conditional forwarder? - secondary zone? without dns, next nothing possible. once figure out dns servers zone are, need configure conditional forwarder servers zone, , ensure port 53 open portqry or port testing tool of choice. - chris ream - **remember, if find post helpful, or answer, please mark appropriately.** Windows Server  >  ...

Finding a declined update...

hi; suppose have declined update 1 weeks ago. there way find out update declined without finding in updates (or other categories) section? thanks you can find in update view appropriate update in question. the key step set approval=declined filter can view declined updates. lawrence garvin, m.s., mcitp:ea, mcdba, mcsa principal/cto, onsite technology solutions, houston, texas microsoft mvp - software distribution (2005-2009) mvp profile: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/lawrence.garvin blog: http://onsitechsolutions.spaces.live.com Windows Server  >  WSUS

Remote Web Workplace - Server 2012 Standard

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i can't clear answer on anywhere. i have server 2012 standard, there away enable remote web workplace had in sbs 2003? any information appreciated. remote web workplace replaced remote web access role.  this wasn't part of 2012 standard part of 2012 r2 or 2012 essentials / 2012 r2 essentials  as brad mentioned can use remote desktop licences feature if want have more 2 concurrent sessions.  if don't want added features of web access role, , want rdp server can use remote desktop , gateway services mentioned below - i'm not licensing expert need confirm, don't think need rds cals use gateway services regards, denis cooper mcitp ea - mct help keep forums tidy, if has helped please mark answer my blog linkedin: Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Serv...

Mapping a network drive or other techniques to store without using bandwidth

if use mapped network drive remote server on internet, still use disk drive if want transfer large files , store them directly on server. basically want able download lots of itunes files , store them , have limited direct rdp access server.  not want have use immediate bandwidth file , use bandwidth again put file on remote server.  i'm trying figure out way use itunes , save file directly on server.  thought accomplish mapping drive http://www.wealthyaffiliaterevolution.com/how-to-map-a-remote-server-to-a-drive-in-windows-explorer/ i'm wondering if not turning 2 step process file, store locally , ftp remotely let person think happening 1 step. hi, if remote computera , copy files computera computerb, files directly copied. if copy files shared foldera on computera shared folderb on computerb, files loaded computera local memory , copied computerb.  if have feedback on our support, please send tnfsl@microsoft.com. ...

2012 won't create RAID 6 or more than 8 columns in Storage Spaces

hi -- i'm working in windows server 2012 standard edition rtm, , can't seem new-virtualdisk cmdlet let me interesting. -i created storage pool 12 40 gb disks (virtual, clearly). -i can create virtual disks either gui or new-virtualdisk, command: new- virtualdisk - friendlyname firstvdisk - storagepoolfriendlyname nonprimordial -size 70gb  -r parity -running new-virtualdisk firstvdisk | select * |out-gridvi ew  , however, shows i've got 8 columns , physicaldiskredundancy of 1. thinking i've got disks (oops, mean columns) burn, tried force more columns deleting virtual disk , re-creating it, adding "-numberofcolumns 9" got error it's out of range.  on 8 yields error. similarly, trying re-create virtual disk -physicaldiskredundancy 2 gets "the value physicaldiskredundancy outside of supported range of values." any clue how configure storage pool let me set physicaldiskredundancy 2, or use more 8 columns? thanks. mark is ...

Setting a Windows Server 2008 R2 to perform routing

hello. i have 2 networks. first 1 have domain, dns, dhcp, many computers , servers, , connects router directly, providing internet access. the second 1 being configured. physically isolated first one. need provide internet access. i'm creating routing server, route internet traffic between internet router , second network. server windows server 2008 r2 , have 2 network cards, each 1 connects each network. i need someones in , how configure server second network remains isolated first one, servers in network have internet connectivity. i've readed few papers on rras unable figure out how can configure routing server. thank you. this little: http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/using-windows-server-nat-router.html , don't forget set router option in dhcp scope (or on servers themselves) routing server :-) Windows Server ...

Virtual Switch

hi, i experiencing issue on ms windows 2008 r2 sp1 hyper-v vswitch. guest vms network traffics not going out. happens on ms windows 2008 vms, not on windows 2003 vms. have installed , updated integration services on vms. in process of troubleshooting, discovered symptom:-   -           issue occurred: whenever, assigned physical nic “allow management operating system share network adapter” à enable vswitch   -           this not happened: whenever, turn off “allow management operating system share network adapter” how should fix or troubleshoot issue?   thank you, kevin hello, it sounds have 1 nic in server?  if so, i'd split management , vm traffic onto 2 nics.  i've seen similar problems when sharing network adapters. nathan lasnoski http://blog.concurrency.com/author/nlasnoski/ ...

Unable to Take more than 2 Remote Desktop Sessions

hi experts, i want take remote desktop sessions 5 10 computers google , found solution below log server , open  mmc.exe . file → add/remove snap-in → group policy object → add → finish → ok. double click  local computer policy  → double click  computer configuration  → administrative templates → windows components → remote desktop services → remote desktop session host → connections. limit number of connections =  999999 . restrict remote desktop services users single remote desktop services session = disabled . i follow above unfortunately unable take remote desktop more 2 computers i ready that  <<if want more 2 concurrent connections computer considered "terminal server" , must pay "remote desktop services client access licenses" (rds cals) people connect.>> is above statement true ? yes , have install remote desktop session host role more...

"No usable free extent could be found" error - issues with Win2012 pre-deployment

hello technet, i've been following below article create partitioned ufd winpe media: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-ca/library/hh825045.aspx long story short: have windows server 2012 r2 image on reference pc has been modified different updates, drivers , relevant programs , need capture .wim file deployment. i've done attempting following, encountered issues: steps: 1. created correct winpe x64 media on 32gb ufd , converted format ntfs (non-disruptively) hoping store new captured wim file on ufd, give me space errors if kept format fat32 (the final wim file should weight approximately 18gb). 2. booted winpe on reference pc syspreped win2012 r2 installed on it, , used dism cli tool capture win2012 r2 image , save on same ufd. surprisingly winpe booted fine , wim file saved on root directory of ufd. 3. copied wim file computer, mounted original win2012 r2 iso file using ultraiso , injected newly captured wim file iso , saved new iso file. 4. n...

Problem with DNS server

hi, can please this? http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/5f42256e-e658-4d6b-a7f7-1a523028d8df/dns-server-problem many & best regards, hua min if understand well, have single ad domain in single ad forest. in case, see dns zone domain , msdcs zone forest screen capture provided. for dns registration of dcs, can refer recommendations mentioned in wiki have them done:  http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/18513.active-directory-replication-issues-basic-troubleshooting-steps-single-ad-domain-in-a-single-ad-forest.aspx other computers / servers have need use internal dc / dns servers primary , secondary dns servers. for exchange dns records, refer (the dns records depends of setup , achieve , enabled):  http://acbrownit.wordpress.com/2012/12/20/internal-dns-and-exchange-autodiscover/ this posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. get active directory user last logon create activ...

Citrix Vs RDS licence server (Citrix seems to maks client name to RDS licence server)

hi, first, sorry english it seems have bad configuration, perhaps on citrix farm or on licence server. i've many per device cals issued same (citrix) server name. to mind, cal should issued client device , associate hardwareid/client_device_name appears when client connect citrix presented couple si hardwareid_of_client_device/citrix_server_name. because of many cals issued. i have client name fr1-prd-ms-sxx , don't know come from.  when read cal report see there many cal delivred same couple fr1-prd-ms-sxx/hardwareid is there idea resolve this? thanks. alain some news... yesterday night our bureautic team send me first part of report ask them complete , surprise : 3 computers have special on hardwareid key 02 00 00 00 $ $ $ $ $ sequence of 8 numbers. to me these hardware id have been manipulated!!! Windows Server  ...

Hyper-V 2008 R2Disk space issue when copying into a fixed disk.

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