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Copy-Item permission denied PowerShell WF

hello, have simple powershell wf: workflow gather-securitylogs {     parallel {         sequence {             inlinescript {                 cmd /k 'wevtutil epl security /q:"*[system[timecreated[timediff(@systemtime) < = 7862400000]]]" c:\%computername%.evtx /ow:true'             } copy-item c:\output.evtx \\dc\share\$pscomputername.evtx         }     } } copy-item errors out permission denied.  i'm using domain admin account, elevated powershell, granted full access share , full security permissions... no good. ideas?  ps. copy-item works flawlessly outside powershell wf the data above text pseudorandom, brace yourselves. workflow gather-securitylogs {     $user = 'xxxxx'     $plainpassword = 'xxxxx'     $securepassword = $plainpas...

Win Server 2016 Installation Loop

hello,  apologies if question have been directed better elsewhere, having issue installing windows server 2016. have bootable usb windows server 2016 boots fine , gets far windows logo computer reboots. continue on , on again. hardware i'm attempting install on meets of requirements, , running memory test right type see if potentially issue ram. i've tried cycling multiple settings in bios , nothing seems work.  the machine i'm attempting install on old dell precision 670, , @ point, i'm @ wit's end. tips or suggestions highly appreciated whole reason i'm trying set <g class="gr_ gr_1613 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim grammar multireplace" data-gr-id="1613" id="1613">because</g> i'm taking windows server classes , environment @ home tinker with.  thanks in advance, ken  the machine i'm attempting install on old dell precision 670, it's doubtful system designed xp meet requ...

DFSR SYSVOL Migration in stuck

i have problems sysvol dfsr migration environment have two writable domain controllers 2008r2. forest , domain level 2008r2 events: event 8020 error: 5 (access denied.) event 8029 dfsr migration unable transition 'eliminated' state domain controller xxxxx. dfsr retry next time polls active directory. force immediate retry, execute command 'dfsrdiag /pollad'. dfsrmig.exe /getmigrationstate the following domain controllers not in sync global state ('eliminated'): domain controller (local migration state) - dc type =================================================== dc1 ('eliminating') - primary dc dc2 ('eliminating') - writable dc migration has not yet reached consistent state on domain controllers. state information might stale due ad latency.                            checked things checked ”manage auditing , s...

Login to Windows Server 2012 R2 Remotedesktopservices not possible

hello all, i urgently need error above. i had set 2012 r2 server remotedesktop services. licensemanager fine. can connect remotedesktopservices remotedesktopconnection (under win 7) -admin switch! no connection can made if using rdp programm without switch! the users in remotedesktopusers group , seems fine. server domain member server without ad services. connection can not made if users wants remotely connect in local administrators group. i forgot connection established if terminal services running within grace period. time on , license server has has began distribute user licenses. the server configured per user mode. every hint appreciated! thank in advance chris mit freundlichen grüßen / best regards chris ---- hello all, i found failure myself... i had make new remotedesktop-collection , put rdp users in it. solution failure! may if have same issue helpful! sorry may incorrect terms server running in german language ;) kind regards chris mit...

Remote Desktop IP Virtualization Change Preferred IP to Deprecated

i have configured remote desktop ip virtualization static ip adresses in registry.  works fine. when log in, ip address specified in registry.   the appliciation use connects based on ip address. have 2 ip adresses: ip address of remote desktop services server , virtual ip address registry. application not working now. when type ipconfig /all, see ip address of remote desktop services server "preferred" 1 , one from registry "deprecated". think when virtual ip address can changed "preferred" one, application going work. so can change the preferred ip address deprecated ip address? or disable "preferred" ip address, there virtual ip address?   this might you: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rds/archive/2009/07/09/configuring-remote-desktop-ip-virtualization-part-1.aspx http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rds/archive/2009/07/15/configuring-remote-desktop-ip-virtualization-ii.aspx http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rds/archiv...

Remediation of Macafee antivirus through NPS

hi experts, i have implemented nps server in our organization , installed mcafee antivirus.i want re mediate mcafee antivirus through nps health server if mac fee disable,updated required,or stop service  users automatically re mediate health server.kindly  suggest me steps solution thanks in advanced hi najeeb, >>i want re mediate mcafee antivirus through nps health server if mac fee disable,updated required,or stop service  users automatically re mediate health server as far know, not achieved. nap define requirement client computers connecting network, please check link below understand d it: nap components https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731276(v=ws.10).aspx when client connect internal server by vpn or dhcp etc, server use nps server authenticate connection request clients. best regards john please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft...

Server boot problem

hello all, we applied sep patches on our servers morning. other servers fine except 1 server. server restarted scheduled failed come online. it came online after fixing bcd in recovery mode.  i have checked system , event logs has nothing in related problem. problem saw was system drive had less 1 gb free. system details follows windows 2008 r2 sp2 running on vmware 5 file service installed connect iscsi 20 gb system drive (configured else) is possible having no space on system disk affected boot config? need ideas troubleshoot problem. hi, according description, suggested issue may caused installation of problematic or incompatible drivers. besides, not enough disk space can 1 factor cause kind of issue. regarding diver incompatibility, following articles may referred more information. troubleshooting svga drivers installed vmware tools on windows 7 , windows 2008 running on esxi/esx 4.x/5.x (1011709) http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsite...

Group policy setting not applying randomly on a server

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this 2nd time have been having problem. have 15 windows servers setup use group policy called wsus - servers. it includes 3 settings following configure automatic updates --> set auto download , notify install specify intranet microsoft update service location --> set our wsus server specify setting option component installation , component repair --> contact windows update directory download repair content instead of wsus active i learned during weekend, server rebooted on saturday , sunday after installing updates itself. when go windows update change settings, have. since setting can't change, means gpo being read incorrectly. if gpupdate /force , nothing chances. gpresults /r show gpo being applied can confirmed screenshot since gives me option use microsoft update instead of wsus. the way fix issue go local group policy , set configure automatic update allow local admin choose setting . after deactive local group policy, fixed. we hav...

Remote powershell failing some times on windows server 2012

hi guys, have windows server 2012 , run  some powershell scripts using powershell remoting on server. use same earlier in 2008 r2 , faced no problem there.. but strangely . powershell code fails below error in windows server 2012. since code run windows service making use of c# language, log errors in database. below error connecting remote server failed following error message : wsman service not launch host process process given request.  make sure wsman provider host server , proxy registered. more information, see about_remote_troubleshooting topic. does 1 know error about???? , time see error , try run command again works without problem.. plz guys me.. im totally lost here its worth reach blog " the root cause either corrupt user profile or profile locked in use process. " reference link blog regards chen v [mcts sharepoint 2010] Windows Server ...

Unauthorize and reauthorize DHCP server with same name

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i want unauthorize , reauthorize dhcp server old dhcp server migrate new system.can please suggest me. if change name of old dhcp server unauthorize , authorize dhcp in new box (which same name old) , there problem? can please suggest me  please need confirm urgently . hi kausik, think there no problem. need make sure server name , ip address of new dhcp server correct in manage authorized servers prompt. hope helps. jeremy wu technet community support Windows Server  >  Network Infrastructure Servers

Running Powershell command from PHP returns blank page

hi. :-) i have script : <?php $q = shell_exec('powershell get-help'); echo $q; ?> this works , gives me output. but... when change get-help get-vm gives me blank page ouput. have simillar problems other hyper-v cmdlets. this code 1: <?php $q = shell_exec('powershell get-vm'); echo $q; ?> this code gives me blank page. code 2: <?php $q = shell_exec('powershell start-vm 'vm1''); echo $q; ?> this code gives me cannot find vm name. what's problem, change in script or system settings. note: commands work , gives me output when run cmd things did:  1. changed execution policy unrestricted  2. added 2<&1 @ end of shell_exec. thanks in advance. hi, i think should run powershell adminitrator vms. start-process "$pshome\powershell.exe" -verb runas -argumentlist '-command "get-vm"' regards, yan li regards, yan li ...

Website is getting dow

hi, we facing strange issue. our website getting down every 2-3 weeks once. support team unable fix issue.  if change ipaddress new one, site working fine 2-3weeks , again same problem coming and can see many audit failure entries in event viewer.  can body suggest how resolve issue? thanks venu hi, posting in microsoft technet forums. please provide more detail information regarding issue. failure audit events? server free of virus infection? has support team found networking problem? have nice day. regards kevin Windows Server  >  Security

SMB Direct RDMA Infniband 40GB Virtual to Physical

hi all,   i'm writing today discuss proposed san , network design upcoming project.  i'm looking suggestions , info in regards design.  key technologies hope to incorporated are:   mellanox 40gb infiniband (connectx2/3 infiniscale iv/switchx 2) windows storage spaces windows scale-out file server cluster rdma my setup involves both physical windows server 2012 systems , vmware vsphere 5.1 windows 2012 vms.  so have posted vmware forum figured still relevant to forum well.    the san going 3 node scale-out file server using windows server 2012 storage spaces dataon dns-1640d jbod appliance.  below link general setup.  ssds used disks.   http://www.dataonstorage.com/images/pdf/solutions/dls/dataon_microsoft_server_2012_storage_space_ha_cluster_shared_storage_teched2012.pdf   we using lsi 9207-8e hbas attach dns-1640d.  looking use 40gb rdma solution create 3 node scale-out file ...

Windows Server 2008 Datacenter to Enterprise - How to convert Unactivated Datacenter to Activated Enterprise (already have Enterprise License)

i converted existin aws (amazon web services) ami built in cloud based on win server 2008 datacenter.  after downloading must convert datacenter (for not have own license (it built on awsusing licensed , activated datacenter key. i have enterpise license - how convert or downgrad machine??? i don't think possible (in-place).       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Setup Deployment

DNS Client not Configured

hello, i have reviewed number of other posts regarding bpa error have not found specific solution. receiving bpa error: the dns client not configured point internal ip address of server if dns functional, required? general practice, if working, don't change it.... if required, can list steps change this? hi: the reason server should dns server maintain _internal_ dns each station can find server , each other. internet work if setting on station can find dns server can find upstream dns servers. the way meant work stations , server query dns server on essentials server.  if knows name ip translation, should lan queries provide results.  if not, not in case of new internet search, is uses forwarders or root hints (look terms if don't recognize them) find name ip translation , send station. if use dns servers outside lan usual results slow startup times , slow network browsing. larry struckmeyer[mvp] if question answered please mark response ans...

Deleting A records of Servers and moving them to a CNAME

hi all, we migrating navision/sql server new boxes, have many hard coded references records in dns. issue here of course when cut on new servers, applications looking @ old servers , not thing. of course if had pointed cname wouldn't have had problem, digress. so thinking following: 1.  stop servers registering in dns. 2. delete records of both these servers. 3.  create new record different name.  4.  use old record fqdn's cname on new records. this means cut on deleting cname , adding new server's records. when our applications lookup on old records resolve new servers. the problem though still need old servers , running post migration. know ad relies heavily on dns, able delete server's record , create new record , have still work? or things logging in/group policy/whatever break? any appreciated. hello, in old server's nic properties, uncheck 'register connection in dns' , create record resolves server1.local new server...

Activating virtual machines running on Hyper-V host

ok i've bought me copy of windows server 2008 r2 enterprise , installed on physical server box.  physical servers role going hyper-v host because intend on putting 4 virtual machines on hyper-v.  understand 2008 r2 enterprise receive 4 license run virtual machines equivalent or less 2008 r2 enterprise.  question product key use activate 4 virtual servers once install them? hi billy_c, it recommended that contacting microsoft volume licensing service center: https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/servicecenter/help/contact.aspx also can consult with  reseller.   hope helps regards elton ji we trying better understand customer views on social support experience, participation in interview project appreciated if have time. helping make community forums great place. Windows Server  >  ...

Custom Cluster Resource Extensions

i'm implementing custom resource type , reading through documentation extension dll , run disclaimers such "support failover cluster administrator extension dlls removed in windows server 2008." that seems bit misleading because gather property sheet extensions still supported wizards, context menus, etc. have been dropped.  in case extension apis seem deprecated/discouraged/out-of-date.  based on have couple questions: what preferred/recommended approach implementing custom resource type configuration interfaces? am safe implementing property sheet extension , distributing it? hooks need change out under me in next service pack? thanks! we used allow lot of customization of gui, , made lot of investments enable , support it...   reality no 1 used it.  when re-wrote failover cluster manager gui mmc snap-in in win2008 dropped support of it...  except kept thing used, custom property pages resources.  enables customizing...

Cannot access remote desktop from mac osx yosemite 10.10.2 to windows 8.1

iam using mac iam using microsoft remote desktop i want remote windows 8.1 when start connecting there sentences appear this "unable connect remote pc. please verify remote desktop enabled, remote pc turned on , available on network, , try again." did must do? hi jagad, firstly, network between mac , windows 8.1 needs connected. secondly, windows 8.1 machine needs , running. thirdly, port used remote desktop connection on windows 8.1 needs open, default port tcp|udp 3389. more information you: which ports used rds 2012 deployment? http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/16164.which-ports-are-used-by-a-rds-2012-deployment.aspx 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. Windows Server ...

Windows 2008R2 server will not load after active director dcpromo completes.

after installing windows 2008r2 updates applied , configured. running dcpromo add active directory , promote server toa dc. server attempts reboot hangs @ startup banner @ bottom. may take upt hour load. justa black screen mouse pointer. have re-installed os a3 times, same problem.  have tested wd , seagate sata drives, same problems. using asus mother board, 4gb, cd rom drive, amd atholone 64 x2 processor.   server works great if down grade windows 2003 r2.looking answer probem.         hi, thank post here. have replaced other hardware on server isolate issue? may replace memory on server may break ad promotion when corrupted. is there explicit error logged in dcpromo.log (%windir%\debug) before reboot server finish promotion?     Windows Server  >  ...

Unable to add sub folder or files although user had been given full access rights in the Server 2012

hi guys, i need on issue. had given user full access right on folder server, on map drive in laptop not add sub folder or files. i had tried redo access rights in folder result came out same. had been looking solutions pass few days no answers. thanks. can use "effective access" uc know 1 blocking required permission. goto "effective access" uc, follow below steps - goto shared folder properties - goto "security" tab - click advanced button, there can find "effective access" tab can find more information effective permission from  here . regards, jack www.jijitechnologies.com Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

All Server Essentials Client backups failing

all client backups failing event log:     backup job 0 on server1 did not succeed. reason: notconfigured backuplaunchpad.log: [7660] 150825.102050.5917: backuplaunchpad: program.main(): backuplaunchpad started [7660] 150825.102050.6138: general: initializing...c:\windows\system32\essentials\backuplaunchpad.exe [7660] 150825.102050.6407: general: color branding started [7660] 150825.102050.6407: general: processing microsoft default sku branding colors xml [7660] 150825.102050.6507: general: branding colors xml parsing started [7660] 150825.102050.6517: general: branding colors xml parsing ended [7660] 150825.102050.6517: general: looking oem branding colors xml [7660] 150825.102050.6527: general: no oem informations available [7660] 150825.102050.6527: general: color branding complete [7660] 150825.102050.7007: backuplaunchpad: backuplaunchpadcontrol constructed [7660] 150825.102050.7097: backuplaunchpad: backupdisconnectedcontrol constructed [7660] 150825.102050.7107:...

PrintBrm Printer Restore Fails on Windows 2008 sp2 - Kills spooler

i have gone through multiple fresh builds of windows 2008 standard server x86 w/sp2. i have installed 15 of 300 plus printers , decided test backup , restore processes using printbrm.exe. i can backup ports, drivers, print queues no problem using following syntax printbrm -s \\prdps -b -f d:\printer_backups\prdps_backup.printerexport my problem on restore. using syntax - printbrm -s \\prdps -r -f d:\printer_backups\prdps_backup.printerexport when run this, ports restored correctly. printer drivers restored correctly. print queues restore few then fail following event - application log. faulting application spoolsv.exe, version 6.0.6002.18005, time stamp 0x49e02592, faulting module hpzuilhn.dll, version 61.53.25.9, time stamp 0x4791a726, exception code 0xc0000005, fault offset 0x0012378a, process id 0xf5c, application start time 0x01ca48d38a6ad07b. the printbrm.exe output: 159.247.49.165, tcp 159.247.49.168, tcp 159.247.49.172, tcp 159.247.49.174, tcp 159.247.49.176, tcp 159.247.49....

Powershell command to delete duplicate fils and folders

all, i had restore data , created duplicates name [1] , [2] within folder , file structure.  i'm curious if can offer advice how can search , find these files , folders? i tried regular search expression [1] found files 1 in them. i tried powershell command no luck - get-childitem -recurse | select-string -pattern "[*]" | group path | select name any appreciated! jeremy whittaker mcse mcsa ccna cca senior consultant n2 network solutions http://www.n2networksolutions.com in example pattern regex , [ , ] special characters.  this worked me: get-childitem c:\temp -filter "*[*]*" -recurse | remove-item but nuclear option, might want replace remove-item select fullname so can review removed before removing it. i hope post has helped! Windows Server  >  ...

No Password entry option Windows 10 build 10041 (and 10049) unable to log in

hello. upgraded using automatic process within windows 7 home premium. i'm using all-in-one machine 4gb ram , 3.10ghz core i3. initially had local account no password, automatically logged me in start up. ran smooth , well. switched microsoft account requires password, in order install apps metro store. i shutdown overnight, , return next morning, , i'm faced usual screen. large image, few icons. swipe upwards on screen or press space move along , log in. username presented me, password input field missing. says "andrew" , has email beneath it, password box not there. clicked screen randomly nothing showed up. i've tried typing anyway still nothing. this left me comlpletely unable sign in , use windows. in dire need of pc use, activated workaround allowed me use cmd without logging in , used /active command on hidden administrator. accessible use of pc i've got, , files buried deep within c:/users/..... , on. as per title, had issue in build 10049 ...

Delete AD accounts in a dev domain that don't exist in a production domain

it has been decided management our dev domain needs cleaned , "volunteered" task. i’m going start off admin level user accounts first; if admin user doesn’t exist in prod, shouldn’t exist in dev either. what (think i) need do: use get-aduser output list of admin accounts in prod (all our admin accounts follow specific naming scheme) use get-aduser output list of admin accounts in dev compare lists come on dev not on prod delete users on dev on dev not prod so questions are:       can 1 machine? we’re talking 2 separate domains without trust relationship.       what’s best way users? right i’m using “ get-aduser -filter "samaccountname -like 's*****d'" -properties displayname | ft samaccountname ”       how should go comparing these 2 lists? $variable = compare-object?       finally, easiest way of documenting each time it's run? should write csv fil...

Single LDAP query across forests

hello we have 2 forests (trusted) single domains. from third-party tool need query users in both domains/forests. using chase referrals , vbs (found in forum) can create script query remote domain example: <a href="ldap://dom1.aaa.com/dc=dom2,dc=aaa,dc=com>;(&(objectclass=user)(userprincipalname=*test">ldap://dom1.aaa.com/dc=dom2,dc=aaa,dc=com>;(&(objectclass=user)(userprincipalname=*test*)) by changing ldap server reference, can query users in 1 or other domain, not @ same time. any suggestion on how solve single string cannot changed everytime (if possible @ all)? thanks leandro please use netdom query domain information such membership , trust. netdom query http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc835089.aspx please remember click “mark answer” on post helps you, , click “unmark answer” if marked post not answer question. can beneficial other community members reading thread. ...

WSUS 2012 - client 'needed count' jumped by hundreds overnight - root cause inquiry

hi all,  has experienced clients of wsus reporting need hundred of updates, when day before @ 'needed count' = 0? in past resolved manually invoking updates client , rebooting. today have time ask might causing this. w10 - 6 clients jumped 0  between 108 , 376 updates w2012 r2 - 3 clients jumped 0   between 184 , 351 updates we use imaging w10 clients , scramble guid before joining domain. however servers fresh install (no imaging). thanks sharing experiences. andy hi, 》》has experienced clients of wsus reporting need hundred of updates, when day before @ 'needed count' = 0? it may caused stale data in server. 1.please run server cleanup wizard and test again. 2.please check windowsupdate.log ,check problem client,any related imformation good. best regards cartman please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com ...

Direct Access Migration

hi we having 2 different remote access enviroments. when try migrate clients env. b, clients not able connect direct access anymore. i see windows 10 device receiving ip address not more. i not able see log entries on client or on server. is there troubleshooting guide or log should into? steps done: - reset win firewall - deleting registry folder br thomas hi thomas, >>when try migrate clients env. b, clients not able connect direct access anymore. did of clients in b not connect direct access? please try ping ipv6 address of direct access , check if connection is correct between env b , da. please ensure client has joined domain. best regards john please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . Windows Server  >  ...

Logon script not run for second instance of user

i've set terminal server on windows server 2008 allow users log in multiple times. i've used group policy set logon script @ domain level log terminal server logons, , @ organisational unit in have users start particular programs @ logon based on terminal's name. i'm using wyse s10 , old termtek thin client testing. when user aaa logs in on wyse, login logged , appropriate programs terminal start. when simultaneously log aaa onto termtek, login neither logged nor programs start. if log aaa of termtek , log user bbb in, login logged, , appropriate programs termtek started. i've tried logging aaa in on termtek first, works, , onto wyse second (which doesn't work). any ideas? the system i'm implementing shop floor data collection system, , having use seperate logins not appropriate. peter are sure not getting same session?  ts manager tell you?  2 separate session id's or same or not see second session @ all? ...

Terminal Server License Servers group has the wrong name

 i installed new windows server 2008 dc in windows 2000 domain , seems running fine. now try install terminal server licensing on new dc , error stating computer account not added terminal server license servers group. further investigation shows group has wrong name. named "terminal server li~0" in built-in container. group was introduced in windows server 2003 , don't have windows server 2003 dc's running in domain. i tried installing windows server 2003 dc in domain , moved pdc master role system. should create group when upgrading windows server 2003 according article  http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc780487.aspx . did not have effect. how fix situation? there way rename misnamed built-in group in domain? vistaguy able rename pre-windows 2000 name of group terminal server license servers on windows server 2003 dc. after change go , installed license server on windows server 2008. vistaguy ...

Connect two laptop to internet, in same time one with cable another with wireless

hello, i have  tp-link   td-8811 external adsl2+ router (1 port) without wireless i have laptop there connected modem via cable , connect internet. i have laptop. can connect second laptop internet via wireless? how? sincerely, if router without wireless, there no way connect via wireless. you can hub/switch , wi-fi access point. connect hub / switch the router. connect first client via cable hub / switch , connect wi-fi access point hub / switch. once done, connect second client computer wi-fi access point , able access internet via wireless.   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 2008 active directory, configuration microsoft certi...

LeaseExtension on windows server 2008

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hello, could not find definitive info about  hklm\system\currentcontrolset\services\dhcpserver\parameters\leaseextension registry key on windows server 2008 r2. real life setup shows it`s no longer in effect(have set @ 4320 - 3 days, ip leased different device few hours after lease expires)?  if no - there other parameters change lease grace period, or hardcoded/nonexisting in windows 2008 r2 dhcp server? we have practical need minimize ip migration, reservation is`t option.  regards, niekas hi niekas, thank post. by default reg entry doesn't exist, can create , set values. after stop , restart dhcp server service, change applied work. if there more inquiries on issue, please feel free let know. regards rick tan technet community support Windows Server  >  ...

DHCP Reservation, adding both laptop wired and wireless MAC

i have reserved mac address of lan interface of laptop dhcp server 2003 , when added wireless interface reservation error "ip address not available". laptop acts this. other notebooks on network do not. problem? shall add wireless usb instead? in advance.... was laptop connected using it's wireless interface @ time, or did specify same name? ace ace fekay mvp, mct, mcitp ea, mcts windows 2008 & exchange 2007, mcse & mcsa 2003/2000, mcsa messaging 2003 microsoft certified trainer microsoft mvp - directory services this posting provided as-is no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Network Infrastructure Servers

Windows 2008 R2 Foundation Server - Limitations?

hi there, i'm keen @ having foundation server on different site service minimal list of users. our current domain example child1.domain.com our standard domain structure. keeping domain.com root forest tasks , child domain daily tasks. now reading through limitations of foundation server: 2.the server running windows server 2008 r2 foundation can joined @ root of domain , can’t used create child domains. in case joined child domain or used create child domain server display warning , if not rectified shut down in 10 days. 3.the domain containing windows server 2008 r2 foundation must not have trust relations domain. in case domain have trust relationships server display warning message , if not rectified shut down in 10 days. does #2 mean that, foundation server not allowed join domain child1.domain.com - member server only? not using roles ad, dhcp, dns on server - it's intended file/print server. does #3 mean that, because child1.domain.com have few 2 way trus...

Setting up Services for NFS

i have windows 2008 storage server need run services nfs. server member server of domain running windows 2003 server domain controllers. so, read had install these services on domain controllers update schema, did. now, when on active directory users , computers within domain controller on windows 2003 - don't see unix attributes tab. have server tools installed on local workstation, , can see tab. however, option have changing nis domain option <none>. shared out folder on 2008 storage server called library. assigned nfs permissions machines - no access , mac xserve connecting in, added machine name read-write access. disabled allow anonymous access. hit wall on how setup users access. have active directory user want used access share. how set up? final goal have xserve (which running snow leopard) able access nfs share , transfer on files storage server. have nfs share mounted on xserve comes no access when try connect. appreciated! thanks, charlie hi, pl...

Windows 2003 AD - Virtualization

hello, the company working considering deploying additional domain controllers, wanting keep servers same existing servers.   windows server 2003 r2 32bit currently investigating reasons why should use 2008 r2, i'm not positive of arguments valid.   can please confirm me 2008 r2 has better virtualization support i trying find actual supported os list, not find one. 32bit address memory switch can see 64 gigs of ram enterprise, ad use 4gb thank you, walter hi, with excellent suggestions above, would  follow article below http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888794 Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

BAse file

what base.vhd file , use extract vm's? how create base file.. or parent disk..  how differencing disk works parent disk i confuse these concept , please me resolve it. jj it optional way create many identical vms utilizing single root vhd. the root vhd contains installed os prepared sysprep , shut down. then number of differencing disks created point "base" - or parent. the differencing disk copy on write, or reads come through chain of differencing disk plus base - writes written differencing disk(s). this allows vms share 1 install, save on storage (only if short lived) , create many quickly. this common way of creating vms in test or development situations. brian ehlert http://itproctology.blogspot.com learn. apply. repeat. disclaimer: attempting change of own free will. Windows Server  >  ...

Does Windows 2008 R2 Active Directory and AD schema version 47 meets the minimum requirement of Windows 2012 R2 ADCS deployment ?

hi all, we running windows 2008 r2 active directory , our ad schema version 47.  can 1 please let me know if meets minimum requirement of windows 2012 r2 adcs deployment .? yes. similar question here: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windows/en-us/fa8cac92-0f71-426c-ac95-e89e90e1c8d1/certificate-authority-and-forestdomain-functional-level mike crowley | mvp my blog -- baseline technologies Windows Server  >  Security

stop-service / restart-server / start-service

hi we restart server every sunday at 01:00 am. a service doesn't start after reboot. a thought do with powershell script. don't know how can remember have start service after reboot. script possibility scheduled task: first have stop-service *nameofservice* restart server. after 5 minutes after server & running -> start-service *nameofservice*. how can powershell? another idea change startup type on: "automatic (delayed start) thanks support best regard mick it better fix problem instead of putting bandaid on it. \_(ツ)_/ Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Website files revert to previous after being changed

i have 1 here, making changes website host. hours after deployment of new files website reverted before made changes. unable see how possible. took files development web server , copied them on top production web server webroot folder. did replace because names of files same. next afternoon, looking @ production website , changes not there. went folder on production server , modified dates of files not day before, first time deployed website. does out there have idea how happen. thanks aaron if have administrative access production server, make audit , see , when did it. regards milos Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

The event logging service has shut down

on 2008r2 box (sql server 2008r2 box) when reboot server event 1100, the event logging service has shut down. what know this? i have gone far rename security log file located in c:\windows\system32\winevt\logs , restarted box.   (note:  i not stop windows event log service because of dependency on task scheduler. disabled task scheduler via regedit.  i rebooted , able stop win event log service.  i renamed file .old. re enabled task scheduler.  after reboot, task scheduler , win event logging service stopped. manually started them.  i rebooted kicks , error returned.  any suggestions? thanks ian ian well saw mentioned security.evtx +100 others evtx?  about procedure method seems less complex , more point.     regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no ri...

Windows 2008 Enterprise Server only user 1 CPU to handle network load

we have windows 2008 enterprise cluster sql server 2005 installed. during peak time, when ping server, got pretty bad response time: reply 10.1.1.137: bytes=32 time=12ms ttl=128 reply 10.1.1.137: bytes=32 time<1ms ttl=128 reply 10.1.1.137: bytes=32 time<1ms ttl=128 reply 10.1.1.137: bytes=32 time<1ms ttl=128 reply 10.1.1.137: bytes=32 time=104ms ttl=128 reply 10.1.1.137: bytes=32 time=47ms ttl=128 reply 10.1.1.137: bytes=32 time=10ms ttl=128 reply 10.1.1.137: bytes=32 time<1ms ttl=128 reply 10.1.1.137: bytes=32 time<1ms ttl=128 reply 10.1.1.137: bytes=32 time<1ms ttl=128 then notice cpu 0 seems cpu handling network load due following observations: 1. when cpu0 usage up, ping poor, when down, good. 2. check performance counter processor:%dpc time  , processor: %processor time , find matched, means cpu0 dedicated dpc. check other 7 cpus no dpc time found. we have rss ( receive-side scaling enhancements ) enabled on os , nic level shoul...

"VersionInfo" property works differently under x86 and x64

mighty all! i'm stuck trying figure out why "(get-childitem -path $env:windir\system32\macromed\flash\*.exe | % {(($_.versioninfo).fileversion).replace(",",".")}|measure -maximum).maximum" works ok on x86 system whereas "(get-childitem -path $env:windir\syswow64\macromed\flash\*.exe | % {(($_.versioninfo).fileversion).replace(",",".")}|measure -maximum).maximum" fails on x64 system "input object not numeric"?? any appreciated!! ha! found reason: x64 systems on ps v2, whereas x86 systems have ps v3... Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Server not restarted properly through command prompt

we tried restart server using shutdown /f /r command domain admins rights. not restarted. , did restarted server through console. why not restarted through shutdown command ?   prabu.c try   shutdown /r /t 00   does work?   -- mike burr ms technologies - development - *nix Windows Server  >  Server Manager

Running powershell script from cmd.exe

i using tool, connects remote host , can use execute commands on cmd.exe . gives me output on command line. when try run powershell script in following way, cmd /c ""powershell "& 'c:\users\xxxxxx\desktop\abc.ps1'""""   interpreted on command line of remote host powershell "& 'c:\users\ xxxxxx\desktop\abc.ps1 '" syntactically correct because can execute same on machine having powershell installed correctly, can see output on cmd line.. but here problem when remotly execute same command i.e. powershell "& 'c:\users\ xxxxxx\desktop\abc.ps1 '" command prompt doen not receive output remote command , keeps on waiting output , timeouts. does prowershell behaviour on cmdline different other commands? anybody, idea? hi, can report here command used winrs ? maybe easier :) before that, can check theses things : - powershell profile not load (-noprofile) - powershell not executed in interactive mode (...