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hello all, i newbie dfs-r. my company planning deploy dfs-r distribute file servers in sites around world. i want see if there guidance can refer before begin deploy dfs-r in real world. thanks in advance. elisa19860308 hi elisa, actually, use dfs-n , dfs-r distributing file , folders in different physical sites. you may refer below guide: dfs step-by-step guide windows server 2008 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732863(ws.10).aspx hope helps. thanks , regards scorpio_milo mcts: windows vista | exchange server 2007 mcitp: enterprise support technician mcitp: server & enterprise administrator microsoft infrastructure consultant enterprise service: solution architect microsoft storage team - file cabinet blog my blog contact me if post helpful, please take second hit green arrow on left, or mark answer, thanks Windows Server ...

hi all, one of clients has 6 remote locations, each 2 systems @ each location connect main office using rds.  i have upgraded both systems (from xp pro win7 pro 64bit), , printers small hp laserjet 1102.  since upgraded, when attempt print locally, , absolutely nothing happens.   the local printer driver installed on server, remote desktop group policy settings have been configured. i can use logmein connect 1 of computers, use rds log on server, , print local printer (canon laserjet via logmein).   it seems driver issue new printers, ran out of things try. obviously printers @ remote locations work fine in windows, not while connected rds . server 2008 r2, windows 7 pro 64 bit clients hi, did printer list in devices , printers? if no, please try add printer manually. regarding printer driver, suggest remove previous printer driver first. devices , printers -> select 1 printer -> click print server properties on toolbar -> driver tab ...

i running sbs 2011 , have windows installer corruption. have unregestered , reregistered msiexec. have copied msiexec portion of registry sbs 2011 problem server. installer service running. when try uninstall program these 2 events: log name:      application source:        msiinstaller date:          8/4/2012 4:30:14 pm event id:      1014 task category: none level:         error keywords:      classic user:          danitesign\administrator computer:      server1.danitesign.local description: windows installer proxy information not correctly registered event xml: <event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">   <system>     <provider name="msiinstaller" />     <eventid qualifiers="0">1014</eventi...

i having problem printing konica minolta bizhub 363. have users connect remote app running on server 2008r2 server , print reports. 1 particular printer having problem documents sent print on printer printing 2 sided, though settings printing defaults set single sided. have verified setting being saved on server printer installed , when printing other computers works normally. this server configured it's printers locally installed ip ports , not use printer redirection or group policies regarding printers. strangest thing if user selects properties of print dialog , presses ok before printing documents print single sided. if user clicks print without looking @ properties print 2-sided. have uninstalled , reinstalled printer servers (there 2 in round robin configuration) , replaced print itself, without success. suggestions appreciated! it seems me driver issue. try updating latest driver or if using latest bug on use previous one. ...

i have user has organized lot of files folders on local desktop. when dials in terminal server remote desktop session, files not organized folders on remote desktop 'desktop.'  files may have saved desktop during remote desktop session missing desktop during local session. standard rules in place profiles (syncing documents folder, etc) mikelaaron, if user not getting same desktop sounds user using 2 different profiles, folder redirection not going same place. can tell more setup please? what ts server os, client os how have profiles setup user locally on own desktop , how have setup profiles use terminal services. thanks, kristin Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

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hello community, after searching several days answers , solutions , after different statements i'm tired :-( problem: in our environment use microsoft dhcp (2012 r2) serve clients (windows , non-windows) ip's. ad-joined windows-clients registering themself in dns (ad-integrated) , working fine. notice strange behaviour non-windows-clients mac, linux etc. partially they're getting no dns-entry or extremly delayed (hours later). i've checked dhcp-log (c:\windows\system32\dhcp\) , see lot of entries with: 31,03/23/17,11:33:18,dns update failed,10.19.123.45,hostname.domain.local,,,0,6,,,,,,,,,2 yesterday playing around test-client (ubuntu) , tried different solutions no success. there no dns-entry created. morning when came work, found dns-entry timestamp yesterday 10pm (when test-client offline!) . so seems there huge delay . have no replication issues (repadmin /replsum , dcdiag fine!) my setup: active directory on windows server 2012 r2 dc's ad ...

my log on password not working on windows server 2003  i have user policy won't let me log on interactly hi,   please try use directory services restore mode (dsrm) administrator account perform restore.   if password dsrm administrator account missing, please use following commands reset it:   ntdsutil set dsrm password reset password on server null   for more information, please refer following microsoft kb article:   how reset directory services restore mode administrator account password in windows server 2003 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322672   after that, may perform restore point before encountering password issue.   how perform authoritative restore domain controller in windows 2000 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/241594   regards, please remember click “mark answer” on post helps you, , click “unmark answer” if marked post not answer question. ...

hello, i'm playing preferences, and all of settings i'm testing work ones set "apply once". they're registry values (desktop background) set on new computers, without enforcing them. if uncheck "apply once", work fine, but, of course, got reapplied. if check it, never apply (nor on fresh computers @ first user logon). clients w7 enterprise x64 any idea? thanks hi, this design, if apply once checked, gpp each user apply once. though user logon new client, policy apply user once, means first time user apply policy change registry values on client user logged on. this way, suggest uncheck "apply once" change registry keys on client users logged on. best regards, yan li yan li technet community support Windows Server  >  Group Policy...

one of client has single 2003 domain controller. need blow box , need redeploy server 2008 sp2 (not r2). have taken system state up (from native windows ntbackup) from 2003 dc. after rebuilding box 2008 sp2, can staright away restore , users, there email addresses, group memeber ship etc or need take steps. i have exported users csvde. so requirement have same ad (as in 2003 domain) after deploying 2008 domain. have 1 server no migration , upgrade (client want every thing scratch). raj hi isaac, how plan: 1. take image of server (for roll back). 2. run csvde , export user. 3. run exmerge , pull out alll psts. format box. 1. install 2008 , dcpromo (with same server name, same domain , forest name). 2. import csv ad. 3. ccreate mail boxes manually. 4. import pst's exchange.  clients in work group. if sid changes, think fine. feedback? raj Windows Server  >...

hello everyone, i'm new here , here goes first post! i'm hoping can shed light onto issue have. believe design cannot explain behavior. i have windows server 2008 r2 file server in domain environment. a folder default inherited permissions has following inherited acl's. creator owner (special) system (full control) administrators (myfileserver\administrators) (full control) users (myfileserver\users) (read & execute) in scenario, remove 'users' , allow 'administrators' access, disable 'include inheritable permiissions' , 'add' them list good. issue occurs when remove 'users' , leave 'administrators' group. once this, can no longer access folder 'domain administrator' (access denied) permissions imply should able since file servers local 'administrators' group contacts domain 'domain admins' group, of domain user account member. i can work around either adding myself or domain...

i need connect new external 3rd party ftp sites server inside network. (lan based! not dmz). jobs mix of upload / download jobs. can enhance security our side. can use sftp client encrypt connection ftp site. possible?  because sites hosted externally should security team care? hi riley122， thanks post. do mean this？ how enable external client computers access file transfer protocol server https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/294679 since ftp service part of iis, might discuss in our iis forum more professional support. http://forums.iis.net/ appreciate support , understanding here 2 threads discussed before， might helpful. http://forums.iis.net/p/1182498/1999623.aspx http://forums.iis.net/p/1167416/1942505.aspx best regards, mary please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. ...

hi, am getting msg "a required cd/dvd drive device driver missing" while installing 64 bit windows 2008 r2 on inten based system 1gb sata hd , sata dvd drive. even tried motherboard disk. listed of drivers , selected 1 one , getting "no new device found" pls let me know how resolve issue.   thanks in advance,  -karthick if disk using burned iso, try downloading iso again.  iso can corrupted during download , typically manifests asking cd/dvd drivers upon install. if found post helpful, please " vote helpful ". if answered question, remember " mark answer ". rich prescott | mcitp, mcts, mcp [blog] engineering efficiency | [twitter] @rich_prescott | [powershell gui] client system administration tool Windows Server  >  ...

hello all $web = get-spweb $url $webpartmanager = $web.getlimitedwebpartmanager("default.aspx", [system.web.ui.webcontrols.webparts.personalizationscope]::shared); $webparts = $webpartmanager.webparts; foreach($webpart in $webparts) { $originalwebpartcontents = $webpart.content $originalxmlcontent = $originalwebpartcontents.innertext $originalwebpartcontents } if run above code, inner text pull , out-file gets split if on new line, how can prevent that? ie: the webpart text says: this test. i webpart. and want variable reach "this test. webpart". any suggestions? use -join merge array. \_(ツ)_/ Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell ...

i'd modify properties in user certificate template, they're greyed out.  i've been trying 2 weeks , have not managed past despite searching web, modifying security settings, etc.  suspect i've missed out authorisation step, i'm still new server 2008 (i prefer unix!) , have not been able identify it.  i'd appreciate helping me newbie problem. the server in question development system.  have set enterprise subordinate ca.  have obtained , installed , installed server certificate superior ca (which remote in organisation, ie not in same domain or anything).  service starts, , have used web interface request user certificate. this request fails, reasonably enough, because server certificate valid year, , user certificate template has validity period of 1 year.  since server certificate issued weeks ago, mean user certificate outlive issuing server certificate. i know 10-year server certificate, development system, chose instead learn how modify template validity per...

hey guys, i know may funny and/or stupid question have small office , have limited resources , $ hire this. have try figure out on own. i got dedicated server 1&1 windows webserver 2008 - working gfreat, except don't know how install software , limit clients can use/see these applications. can point me in right direction or tell me can find tutorial/guide teaching basic of windows server , how works? thank much! there's enormous amount of documentation windows server. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/bb310558.aspx office, quickbooks, etc, there step step installation , troubleshooting documentation well.  if business critical situation , starting beginning, might worth hire setup basics , right.  if you're talking limiting users can see.  suspect if you're using quickbooks want users not able read or potentially change sensitive financial information.  going alone limitied knowledge might cost more in long run hiring someone. bits of fury ...

i have tried using command on windows server 2008 enterprise adprep /forestprep indicated on windows server 2008 r2 when setting dcpromo command. not let me continue setup. went server 2008 , try run command adprep /forestprep , told me command executed , did not made changes. not know else do... body me? thanks! miguel a. moreno alfa logos inc. tel. 514-253-2548 it may simple fact ran incorrect version of adprep?  adprep 2008 not same adprep 2008 r2.  first step validate schema version. how validate current active directory schema version http://www.anitkb.com/2010/04/how-to-validate-your-current-active.html next, make sure not prep'd forest, each domain in forest. preparing active directory infrastructure 2008 http://www.anitkb.com/2010/03/preparing-your-active-directory.html visit: anitkb.com , knowledge base. Windows Server  >...

hopefully can clear me. have read different things , need verify info. in need of 2 new servers , looking @ making them windows 2008 servers because have security issue between our current domain control on windows 2008 , security within windows 2003.   i addition want run website , intranet applications run off of sql server. understand windows 2008 web server server allow installation of sql server , running of web sites , apps on same server, true???   if dont windows 2008 web server , purchase standard edition, must purchase standard edition , server sql server ???   must buy three servers instead of 2 accomplish used able 1 server (mind not fastest server in world worked)     someone please clarify muddy water in which we call windows 2008 server catalog.   help!!!   talind wrote: i understand windows 2008 web server server allow installation of sql server , running of web sites , apps on same server, true???   this not true . yo...

good day, i have 4 file servers running dfs, 3 of sites running server 2012 , 1 site running server 2008 r2. have shared folder configured must seen 4 sites , have configured namespace folder accessed. created namespace , under namespace folder shared folder. issue having random users cannot see folder or multiple folder in share. open location using mapped drive , open shared folder , see 2 folders there 10 folders. when use server name , browse share can see folders. causing this? hi, how many folder targets set folder in dfs namespace? when map dfs folder, mapping \\domain.com\namespace\folder. in situation, system consider \\domain.com computer cannot recognize dfs namespace. so accessing folder named "namespace" on server "domain.com" - in case think server "domain.com" happens have folder named "namespace". however not correct namespace server, not show folders correctly. in accessing \\domain.com\namespace directly in exp...

background: dc windows 2003 sp2 standard server, have citrix web presentation server users login field , has outlook web access available them.  less 100 users. domain architecture pretty flat; users in either 1 of 2 ous called partner or staff. presently, users cannot change password & password not expire in user account. present domain password policy undefined. plan implement complexity requirements & 181 day max password age in default domain policy after removing users cannot change password & password not expire in user accounts. as added bonus, have approx 30 users laptops pgp encrypted disks. pgp encryption requires password changed task manager if single sign on maintained. here have determined far: set test domain few users see happen if default domain policy changed while out in field. test users not change system password when trying access owa or citrix (i expected had verify). plan enable users change passwords in small groups of 5-8 users , many folks can in ...

hi all,  year ago, applied gpo redirecting userfolders like; appdata, desktop, pictures, downloads, etc. experienced lot of data in downloads folder want undo our redirect want undo our redirect download folder , not other folders.  want undo our downloads folder redirect , needs redirected again local machine, can me this?  thank in advance. please, feel free contact me further details.  kind regards,  jordi martin lago  so want undo our downloads folder redirect , needs redirected again local machine, can me this?  yes, can modify gpo settings, "revert" redirection. here comprehensive blog post alan burchill, on broader topic of usv (but includes lots of screenshots): http://www.grouppolicy.biz/2010/08/best-practice-roaming-profiles-and-folder-redirection-a-k-a-user-virtualization/ don (please take moment "vote helpful" and/or "mark answer", applicable. helps community, keeps ...

good day, i'm looking script query dns entries on lan connection (primary , secondary) on various servers listed in text file , output results csv file. any appreciated. get - content c:\servers.txt | foreach { get - wmiobject win32_networkadapterconfiguration - computername $_ } | { $_ .dnsserversearchorder} | select ` @{n = "name" ;e = { $_ .__server}}, @{n = "primary" ;e = { $_ .dnsserversearchorder [ 0 ] }}, @{n = "secondary" ;e = { $_ .dnsserversearchorder [ 1 ] }}, description | export - csv - notype c:\result.txt or download module - http://psnetadapterconfig.codeplex.com/ Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

we have few vms long lists of snapshots branch off 1 after years of updates , work.  i want cut , wonder whether it's best export vm, delete , re-import vm, removing snapshots. or better merge each snapshot chain? any pro's , cons? olly just delete them in hyperv manager if it's 2008 r2 have shut down merge 2012 should start merge automatically. if you  try shortcuts more not end losing data or having unbootable vm, make sure have disk space available perform merge, tends forgiving even if server crashed during merge, mind did rebooted , merge started right completed fine. if have 2008r2 in snapshot folder because if have deleted snapshots without shutting down restarts there may more think merge. won't show in hyperv manager still there. if have 2008 r2 hyperv start shutdown, before deleting more snapshots. Windows Server ...

hi we using rsat on win 8.1 clients member of 1 domain administer win 2012 r2 certificate authority on standalone domain using t he cert authority admin tool manage cert templates. the problem experiencing not negotiate authentication when click templates section no matter credentials launch under . tried launching using command line : c:\windows\system32\runas.exe /netonly /user:emisca\administrator "mmc certsrv.msc /computer:xxxxx"). cert templates snapin bombs trying enumerate readable dc’s on clients domain there no permissions there no trusts between 2 domains , cannot re-pointed domain until gets past enumeration step.  does have experience of using rsat tools on clients trying administer servers on untrusted domains , how best deal this cheers jim hi jim, please check if following article helpful: http://blogs.technet.com/b/tommypatterson/archive/2012/12/05/connecting-to-a-non-domain-workgroup-windows-2012-server-with-rsat-for-windows-8.aspx ...

hi, i have 2 w2k8r2 servers in peer-to-peer gc setup - works perfectly.  ad , dns.  ad sites , services: server1 says replicate / server2 , server2 says replicate / server1. problem statement: server1 crashed , way recovered image months ago (my bad).  had - legato backup server , re-install have been nightmare.  news ipsec tunnel (site-to-site) missing - preventing replication.  temporarily turn off auto replication , control 1 way refresh server2 recovered server1 - turn on.  here think need in high level.  need the actual steps. 1 - turn off auto replication 2 - re-config ipsec tunnel work 3 - force 1 way replication server2 server1 (should carry both ad-users , dns) 4 - turn auto replication (peer-to-peer 2 way) on. is can "explained" in forum?  or going once per year phone call microsoft via technet contract. thank - if can please help. randy s footnote - btw: don't trust legato overwriting lost in i...

i have single forest single domain windows server 2003 environment. i'm trying run following startup script: echo off rem rem important: change server name (myserver) required. rem set server_client_dir=\\chee-dc1\pcclient\win rem ---------------------------------------------------------- rem not change below line. rem set install_dir=%systemdrive%\pc-client set local_client=%install_dir%\pc-client-local-cache.exe rem client exists, start local copy. if exist "%local_client%" ( echo installed. starting pc-client-local-cache.exe... cmd /c "start %local_client% --silent --minimized" ) rem if client not exist on local drive, copy now. if not exist "%local_client%" ( echo copying client local drive. may take minute... mkdir "%install_dir%" xcopy /q /s /e /r /h /y "%server_client_dir%" "%install_dir%" echo starting pc-client-local-cache.exe... cmd /c "start %local_client% --s...

i having issue wmi throws "rpc server unavailable" message when connecting ip address.  however, hostname of same server connects fine.  using following workflow test connection: 1) start -> run -> "wbemtest" 2) click connect 3) enter "\\ip_address\root\default" appropriate ip address 4) enter appropriate credentials 5) click "connect" this when error shows up.  connecting server in same network , there no internal firewall/security in place knowledge.  have had no issues other servers in network, it's 1 that's giving me trouble. i have not seen issue often, it's not first time.  have had couple other clients i've run issue , never found solution.  have seen little information regarding online. thank you, steve the issue had corrected reverse dns records.  in our case, had multiple rdns records same ip, causing problem intermittent.  fixes well. ...

we're planning domain migration of our winxp , win7 desktops following details: -source , destination domains both windows 2008 r2 in same forest -domain levels windows 2008 r2, forest level windows 2003 -users , groups not migrate, new user account used in destination domain -drive mappings, printers etc must maintained, though hardware not migrate -profiles local , settings must migrate new user account -some data encrypted -some laptop harddrives encrypted -can old user name, sourcedomain\user, still used in event new 1 has problems -rollback moving workstation source domain , using old account again necessary -their no computer names in forest what difficulties can expect type of move? i see requirement here “ profiles local , settings must migrate new user account” then need perform proper user migration using migration tool.   microsoft has free tool called admt.   since pre-created users, need merge them during migration.   i have docume...

i extremely new powershell (today first time have looked @ it) , need login script setup asap. main part of script open url in ie , pause script until ie window closed. have time out, if forget close ie 15 minutes window close (or script continue anyway). if there way pause login completely until window closed better. easiest way me this? once done, can mount network drives , printers fine.  you try this:   $url = "" $ie = new-object -comobject internetexplorer.application #maximum time script allowed run (in seconds) $maxtime = 5 $elapsedeventhandler = { param ([system.object]$sender, [system.timers.elapsedeventargs]$e) #write-host "event handler invoked." ($sender -as [system.timers.timer]).stop() $ie.quit() } $maxtime = $maxtime * 1000 $timer = new-object system.timers.timer -argumentlist $maxtime # setup timer fire elapsed event after 5 seconds register-objectevent -inputobject $timer -eventname elapsed -sourcei...

hi -  i have started process of upgrading dcs windows 2008r2 2012r2 - got first dc in today. having problem replication - because run our ad through firewall, needed set our dfsr replication ports static on 2008 r2 dcs when set them - using  dfsrdiag staticrpc /port:45000 dfsrdiag doesn't seem included in 2012r2.  i guessing has been replaced powershell cmdlet?  i did find dfs feature which, guessing install dfs module give me access these cmdlets.  however, see feature / role listed in adfs, not using on server, hesitant install role , run set-dfsserviceconfiguration cmdlet. any helpful hints or points in right direction appreciated. thanks, sb  hi, yes, right, dfsrdiag executable no longer installed default , must installed dc's features menu in windows server 2012 r2. refer following steps enable feature: 1.) open server manager. 2.) click manage. 3.) click add roles & features . 4.) click nex t until reach feature...

we have strange issue 2 gpos not getting applied: the following gpos not applied because filtered out     -------------------------------------------------------------------         disclaimer             filtering:  not applied (unknown reason)         no firewall             filtering:  not applied (unknown reason) dfl: 2003 ffl: 2003 30 dcs running windows server 2003 sp2 member servers: windows server 2008 r2 sp1 clients: windows 7 , xp this happening on machines. hi, thanks posting here. regarding how enable gpsvc.log, please refer following step. collect gpsvc.log(vista/win 7) ============== to collect gpsvc.log, need modify following registry: subkey: hklm\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\diagnostics entry: gpsvcdebugle...

hi, on 1 of hyper-v servers have following: win 2008 r2 2 vm's: working fine 1 vm running cant create snapshot 1 vm cant start vm cant start getting error: an error occured while attempting start selected virtual machine(s). 'vmname' not initialize. an attempt initialise vm saved state failed. 'vmname' not initialize. (virtual machine id xxx) 'vmname' not create or access saved state file d:\virtual machines\vmn......\machine id.vsv (virtual machine xxx)   hi,   looks got or working... i removed snapshots , waited merge. then exported vm , imported , working. still got second 1 need fix looks solution thanks Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

hi we have error message on win 2008r2 server foundation  during migration new win2012r2 server foundation (registering windows server migration tools on source computers) thanks description :   stopped working signature du problème :   nom d’événement de problème: clr20r3   signature du problème 01: smigdeploy.exe   signature du problème 02: 6.3.0.0   signature du problème 03: 52156ee1   signature du problème 04: mscorlib   signature du problème 05: 2.0.0.0   signature du problème 06: 53a11de1   signature du problème 07: 2d30   signature du problème 08: 79   signature du problème 09: system.security.security   version du système: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.272.33   identificateur de paramètres régionaux: 1036 maybe 1 helps. microsoft .net framework repair tool available or try asking them on here. .net framework setup , servicing forum on msdn   ...

hi all, windows 2008 r2 hyper-v cluster , csv volume suddenly, can not lm vms anymore , also, takes forever quick migration too.  additional info:  previously, added 1 network switch on 1 host3 , deleted since did not use them anymore network manager.  when lm on host3, got "rpc not available" message. now, can not connect vms on host3 other hosts.  got windows pop enter password , enter password , can not accept.  able connect vms on host4. where should start troubleshoot? thank you.   hi please check whether have same number of virtual switches configured on hosts , check on network adapter configuration prevent other cluster nodes communicating host03. please share me network related settings on 4 hosts i'll troubleshoot issue , solve problem nirmal madhawa thewarathanthri Windows Server  >...

how can set wake password in window server 2012..?? hi, sorry not quite sure “wake password”, please explain more it? if understand correctly, comes mind enforce password history, enforce password history policy setting determines number of unique new passwords must associated user account before old password can reused. please see details from: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh994571(v=ws.11).aspx best regards,  wendy please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com .  Windows Server  >  Group Policy

hello! when log 1 server (sbs2003 "server") via vpn , connect via rdp 6.0 server (standard server 2003 "tserver"), credential screen tserver\username.  changed in .rdp file username:s:domainname\username.  doesn't seem load changes have indicated in .rdp file.  server domain controller , way wants log me in through tserver domain nonexistant. i have delete /tserver everytime want log in. any ideas? scott hi scott, the following blog entry addresses topic: http://blogs.msdn.com/ts/archive/2007/01/22/vista-remote-desktop-connection-authentication-faq.aspx#_how_to_remove if enter domainname\username credential dialog on client side, still see tsserver\username on subsequent connections?  thanks, drew Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services) ...

we have mix of server 2003 & 2008, , our workstations windows xp.  we're going move windows 7 shortly, i'm extremely worried mean our gpos.  have lot of gpos on our main ou, on each subou.  windows xp settings compatible windows 7?  or there tool can run tell me gpos on ous won't apply or cause problems on windows 7? there's no tool know of. many settings applicable, others not apply @ (or irrelevant). possibly cause unexpected behaviour, or ineffective. (ineffective, because there new ways things) you need test, ensure necessary settings effective, if not, seek out alternatives/equivalents. your existing gpo's, documentation, , ms documentation (reference spreadsheets etc) best guide. in our environment, when planning/designing our xp -> w7 migration, exported html reports of gpo's , painstakingly reviewed/compared settings apply xp, , assessed relevance/applicability w7. copied/linked test ou, built few test w7 machines, , adjusted/re...

hi all, running windows 2008 r2 , exchange 2010. we have been cleaning our ad structure , noticed have bunch of security groups, distribution lists , mail enabled security groups. just wondering why not turn mail enabled security groups?   any big reasons why shouldn’t? thanks. yes cause doing adds additional sid (the security identifier f security group) members (users) token - space limited , times reached , refered token bloat. se following thread sample token bloat: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/ko-kr/winserverds/thread/bf65cc8e-6389-4fa4-993b-2a36f132f704 enfo zipper christoffer andersson – principal advisor http://blogs.chrisse.se - directory services blog Windows Server  >  Directory Services ...