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What's the cause of Win creating TEMP profile after I delete local roaming user (Win7)

hi technet! @ newly aquired work guy i've run issue deleting local user profile data on roaming profiles. whenever delete profile on local machine (i proper way through "userprofiles", of cause), next time user tries log on computer creates temp profile. know regedit solution problem (hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windowsnt\currentversion\profilelist , delete .bak file user), firstly doesn't work me, , secondly it's not permanent solution. in specific issue have in front of me right now, reg entry user doesn't exist. i've read might have profiles on win7 being in folders called "user.v2", whereof ".v2" part not specified in ad. although it's not specified roaming profiles work when user logs on different machine, can't see how issue. there admins have ideas might causing , how can solved? cool if fix god-aweful problem once , all. in advance! hi, above all, know reason delete roaming profile. desc...

Get private key from domain users

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hi, i set ca server in our domain, if user requests certificate, ca server process request , send validated cert end user. my question is: 1. ca server store public key of user certificate? if so, how can export it? 2. ca server store the  private key of user certificate? if so, how can export it? thanks. hi, thanks post. quote following microsoft article: a public key certificate, called certificate, digitally signed statement that’s commonly used authentication , secure information on open networks. certificate securely binds public key entity holds corresponding private key. issuing ca digitally signs certificates, , can issued user, computer, or service. for more information certificate, please refer following article: certificates http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700805.aspx in addition, certificates question, it’s better post @ security forum. there can answered other experts familiar certificate. understanding highly appreciated. ...

Microsoft Remote Desktop for MAC os version 8.0.19 when disconnected from the remote desktop freezes the program works there

how works: 1) connect remote desktop windovs server 2012 2) run program on remote server running multithreaded 3) disconnect 4) re-connect, program either hangs or taken off or continues operate, main form not respond action (mouse clicks, scrolling, keystrokes, close possible through task manager) when connect old client version 8.0.18 no such problem. when connected remote server windovs problem either. hi, i have forward issue related team. if there feedback i'll reply soon. in meantime, new rdp mac app build different code. please see if work same situation.  http://aka.ms/rdmac-preview please remember mark replies answers if , un-mark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop cli...

installation of windows server essentails 2012

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only have 1 1gb ram in test system, there way force install amount of ram have no memory chips can out system,  thanks paul hi, please understand minimum ram install windows server 2012 essentials 2gb, since have 1 gb ram, not force install it. detailed information system requirements windows server 2012 essentials, please refer following article. system requirements windows server 2012 essentials http://technet.microsoft.com/library/jj200132.aspx best regards, andy qi andy qi technet community support Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Essentials

Does Microsoft NLB support RD Connection Broker using Token Redirection

i've configured rd connection broker nlb. of clients using linux , not allowed have more 1 ip address allowed open access our terminal servers. it seemed nlb rd connection broker using token redirection way should configure it. on initial testing, looks if it's working, i.e. can control connection broker allow sessions on 1 server , not another. problems doesn't re-connect disconnected session. is because nlb not support token based redirection, or bug in nlb or connection broker? hi, yes.you must use ip address redirection if use nlb or dns round robin or hardware load balancer doesn't support rd connection broker routing tokens. microsoft nlb doesn't support rd connection broker using token redirection. regards, clarence 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. ...

DNS not resolving unless DHCP issues new IP

i work school , since christmas break have had issue growing.  laptops connect wireless , issued ip dhcp server websites not resolve.  i able connect laptops on internal network dont resolve websites.  the dhcp server handing out dns server address ip reason isnt resolving webpages.  if add googles dns server locally laptop start resolving again. i noticed if can make laptop forget ip deleting reservation on dhcp server , waiting else grab ip.  once laptop grabs new ip reservation works fine. should noted using server 2008r2 of laptops apple.  i have tried disconnecting laptops wireless , flushing cache on them if pull same ip scope have same issue. this isnt of computers small growing percentage.  first day 10 since have added 15 list.   thanks! 1. security model have, active directory or workgroup? 2. have tried use nslookup analysis of dns? 3. how dns configured resolve external (public) hosts? 4. dns , dhcp servers should h...

Task Sequence error on IE8 on XP using MDT

i have xp lti , have internet explorer 8 set application. when choose app errors multiple times during task sequence , reboots. here install command   iesetup.exe /quiet /update-no hi,   for mdt issues, please discuss them in our mdt forum:   http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/mdt/threads   tim quan - msft   Windows Server  >  Setup Deployment

DFS-R should files and folder be same on each server

hi all trialling dfs-r mdt solution , looking @ replicated folders on each server files , folders same size on disk not. normal? regards ronnie regards ronnie.jorgensen systems engineer my blog what kind of file is? dfsr skip specific files replication such file temporary attribute. you test open file , close see if replication triggered.   technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our support, please contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

Unable to upgrade from Build 10122 to Build 10130

i got build 10122 , not able install build 10130 via windows update. fails , gives me options repair etc. thing works rollback 10122. there known issue number of users unable upgrade build 10130 (error 0x80246017). solution install via iso. see blog post release of isos here more information . brandon windows outreach team- pro windows pros on technet Windows 10 Insider Preview  >  Windows 10 Insider Preview General

Disappearing ODBC connections

we running terminal services on server 2008 enterprise , experiencing issues user dsn entries create.   we able create entry end user , test application without error.  when end user logs in, however, odbc connection "invalid" , data source name not exist application not run (it states dns information out of date , updated fails so).  mind you, tested app while logged in user in question.   this odbc points 2008 sql server on server 2008 r2.   is possible r2 server severing connection after period of time?  the odbc entry remains on ts throws above error when try configure or remove it.  we @ loss , appreciated. thanks! hi, in sql server migration, have changed server name, ip address, instance, security logon etc may affect client connection? what are detail steps of migration? uninstall sql first, install new version , restore db? keep dsn setting, best way in-place upgrade. after sql server uninstalled, d...

Could Not Start Imported VM: Hyper-V 2012

i did in-place upgrade of windows server 2012 on laptop , enabled hyper-v role after upgrade. vms not seen imported them hyper-v server. not start vm , getting following error message "...failed start worker process:incorrect function (0x80070001)" even when creating new vm , using vhds of existing vms, still not start. have granted full control permission authenticated users on folder vhd stored test if issue related acls not work. pointers on appreciated. edwin sarmiento sql server mvp blog | twitter | linkedin i ended flattening out machine, reformatting drive , reinstalling windows server 2012. after adding hyper-v role , configuring virtual switches, able attach virtual machines. guess in-place upgrade has screwed caused vms not start up. edwin sarmiento sql server mvp blog | twitter | linkedin Windows Server  >  ...

Printer preferences don't stick when printing through RDP

windows 7 client, rdp windows 2012 server. rdp session pulling printers win 7, , print drivers installed on server. printing works expected except print quality settings. on local client, print quality setting set black & white. when logging server, setting defaults "auto color", regardless of changes make on server or on client. additionally 2 trays show in remote session, when there 4 trays available on printer. believe problem 2008 awhile until hotfix released. any ideas? http://jaworskiblog.com hi scott, thank posting in windows server forum. first of please update rdc version rdp 8.1 better functionality. try install below updates windows 7 , check result. update rollup: fix printing problems in windows 7 , windows server 2008 r2 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2647753 hope helps! thanks, dharmesh Windows Server ...

Moving Roaming Profile Folders with Robo/Rich Copy - Server 2003

hello, i have group of roaming profile folders on 2003 server i'd move 1 partition using either richcopy or robocopy. problem occurs because user owner of profile folder, , copy utility denied access move it. the problem have hundreds of profile folders move, , i'd avoid going each individual folder , changing ownership administrators. in 1 experiment, when server administrators owner of profile folder, richcopy still errored denied access (richcopy.exe had administrators full rights also) has had success moving large number of roaming profile folders , successful using 1 of these file copy utilities (or work around)? thanks in advance. hi,   thanks posting here.   personally, i’d suggest achieving goal backup-restore mode using build in ntbackup utility because there option “restore file permission” remain permission , ownership settings.   using windows nt backup utility http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc72...

internet connection

i have being unable access internet windows server 2008...can 1 me , how can share internet connection vmware other vmware machines. thanks in advance uzyy hi,  if have vmware guest windows 2008 go vm/properties , on network card properties select bridged. virtual machine connected actual nic. if have access internet vm. in order connect other vmachines same vms , set ip addressess same subnet. option assigne them in isolated lan, again have in same subnet. option used testing porpuses , make sure doesn't interfere production enviroment. good luck. mcts... Windows Server  >  Network Infrastructure Servers

Ethernet problem in build 10162

alright, issue has been quite time now. on build 10240 , i'm still stuck on 10162. when tried update os via lan, found out after period of time, ethernet show "limited" sign , when troubleshoot, showed "the adapter experiencing driver- or hardware -related problem" , "default gateway not available". when ethernet work fine initially, checked out 'device manager' , under 'network adapter' showed (6.30) version , connection healthy too. have intel core 2 duo processor running asus motherboard. installed atheros ar8151 pci-e gigabit ethernet controller (ndis 6.20) in order fix issue in vain. i've never experienced on previous builds. due slow internet connection have had rely on isos install new build. time around, there no isos. please help! i'm in real fix here. :( don't want miss out on july 29th experience! :'( so problem build, ethernet, or else?  fyi small portion of users win 10 anytime near july 29.  mic...

POST Deployment Configuration fails at 60%

hello together, i want install windows server 2012 essentials r2 on fresh hp n40l 6gb ram , 250gb hdd. network homeuse --> simple dsl router working. bios update on n40l done. nic problem not occur. 1st installation running through without , issues. networkadmin can entered. @ 60% of post deployment configuration installation fails without details. have tried remove unnessesary hardware n40l, no improvement. component still need dedicated graphic card using hdmi. any ideas welcome. regards, daniel are installing a thumb drive?  difficult burn dvd's this log files in hidden folder (show hidden files/folders) c:\programdata\microsoft\windows server\logs grey Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Essentials ...

Server 2008 Task Scheduler

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i have series of tasks have been running 3 years no problem.  after installing windows updates have started problems.  tasks run after reboot, , 3 days after reboot, fail again.  i've checked recommended ms problem persists.  i've noticed on reboot message system event log full.  there connection?  have cleared event logs message persists. hi , thank posting issue in forum. i trying involve familiar topic further @ issue. there might time delay. appreciate patience. thank understanding , support. best regards, andy qi andy qi technet community support Windows Server  >  Server Manager

What is the best tool to make two mission critical, high availability file servers identical?

hi experts, here think right now. failover cluster file server domain-based dfs manually replication(default 15 minutes not enough) dfs w/ second copy software dfs w/ robocopy in scheduled jobs http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverclustering/thread/d0e2dd3f-b4b8-442f-8e81-3ae557c01049 -nismo Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

System.Net.Sockets multiple clients connected

i want write piece of code control tcp connections (the server side). i trying use system.net.sockets, can't figure how control multiple streams of data. maybe code sample can make work. what need: open port , listen new connections. when new connection received, negotiate , give me way identify specific connection (client) future sending/receiving of data. when new data received, need know identifier (client) coming. also, need send data specific clients (identifiers). when connection broken or dropped, need free identifier... this chat server, can't find code use base... can help? uhm, did mean put in powershell forum? if so, let me state record: you're barking wrong tree. powershell cannot create threads (it can create 'jobs' have lot of overhead on thread), it's not right tool writing servers @ all, never mind multi-threaded servers.   having said -- find examples on codeproject  http://www.codeproject.com/kb/ip/tcpipchat.aspx ...

Can't remove orphaned DC, NTDS properties grayed out

i have orphaned domain controller i'm trying remove ad. when try deleting it says "access denied". protection accidental deletion not checked. of options in dc's properties under general tab if go ntds settings of options there grayed out, such "global catalog"(checked), , "protect object accidental deletion" (not checked), permissions under security tab grayed out. domain/enterprise admin.  the current dc's 2008r2 orphaned dc 2003, functional level 2003. hi  check link remove orphaned dc adsiedit, http://www.howtonetworking.com/domain/adsiedit1.htm this posting provided no warranties or guarantees,and confers no rights. best regards burak uğur Windows Server  >  Directory Services ...

How to generate a report of Word 2003 document properties?

we want know templates our users have used create documents on our file share. understand template property of every microsoft word 2003 file. does know tool generating report of metadata every file in set of folders without opening each file? preston lathrop knowledge management , quality assurance segal plathrop@segalco.com hello, here sample script can use the template property each document in specified folder  will need download , install dso file location: microsoft developer support ole file property reader 2.1 sample (kb 224351) http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=9ba6fac6-520b-4a0a-878a-53ec8300c4c2&displaylang=en can run following script: this script: 'warning: use of code provided in example is 'at own risk. microsoft provides macro code "as is" without warranty of 'any kind, either express or implied, including not limited implied warranties of 'merchantability and/or fitness parti...

Clients not registering in wsus console

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i have brand new 2016 server setup wsus on hyper - v.  6 processors , 32 gb memory.   corresponding gpo setup point clients @ server windows updates, appears working should. got test machine register, hasn't communicated server on month , no other devices have been recognized. on client in windows update log see this: 2017-02-06 14:48:12:053 1000 1a74 misc warning: send failed hr = 80072ee2. 2017-02-06 14:48:12:053 1000 1a74 misc warning: sendrequest failed hr = 80072ee2. proxy list used: <(null)> bypass list used : <(null)> auth schemes used : <> 2017-02-06 14:48:12:053 1000 1a74 misc fatal: soap/winhttp - sendrequest: sendrequestusingproxy failed. error 0x80072ee2 2017-02-06 14:48:12:053 1000 1a74 pt  + last proxy send request failed hr = 0x80072ee2, http status code = 0 2017-02-06 14:48:12:053 1000 1a74 pt  + caller provided credentials = no 2017-02-06 14:48:12:053 1000 1a74 pt ...

Unable to access the computer. Make sure that this computer is on the network, has remote administration enabled, and is running the “Plug and Play” and “Remote registry” services. The error was: Access is denied.

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hi, i accessing device manager of windows server 2016 computers management snap-in same windows os. getting following error. unable access computer. make sure computer on network, has remote administration enabled, , running “plug , play” , “remote registry” services. error was: access denied. i have checked both services running , local policy " allow remote access plug , play interface" enabled on remote server. thank you, karim that functionality removed.  https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2781106/errors-connecting-to-windows-server-2008-r2-or-windows-server-2012-device-manager-remotely as alternate try; http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/device_manager_view.html     regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows server] datacenter management disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees, , confers no rights. ...

Shrink volume

i wish shrink basic volume on our windows 2008 server, access denied.why hi enradmin,   did use disk manager or command line?   if use command line, please run administrator. if problem continues, please check disk.   for more information, please refer to:   shrink basic volume http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731894.aspx   chkdsk http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730714(ws.10).aspx   regards, bruce Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

RDS Printing Issues (Looking for a solution that works)

can please before lose mind on this. we have 5 server rds farm approx 400 users , major headaches printing. we have tried easy print driver start useless lot of our users access farm via wan links destroyed 80mb print jobs caused driver. therefore have set gpo settings not use easy print driver first , rely on native printer drivers. we installed numerous printer drivers servers , created registry entries for a printermappinginfname file copied of ts servers. not work. if there not native matching driver client on server, go straight easy print driver without seemingly looking @ custom mapping file. (nothing in event log either) does know order 2008 r2 driver/printer mapping or how force read custom mapping file? we keen use mapping file manually updating , trying match client server drivers 400 clients going take lot of work , doubt smooth ride of interaction services messages pop without explanation. or better still has implemented full working rds solution wo...

Server Hardening Process

hi experts, we have dozens of iis, ts , other windows member servers. windows server 2008-r2. first time planing server hardening process. we have 1 staging/parking environment same. before start process i'm intrested know more pre-cautions , best tools can use. per understandings microsoft baseline analyzer meant same process. there best suggested tool ms acheive task. please link me best practice document if possible, regards suman b. singh you can use security compliance manager latest security setting , configuration recommendations microsoft. and below of links, bookmarked reference : this should going in right direction: windows server 2008 security guide  : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en windows 2008/vista service hardening : http://blogs.microsoft.co.il/blogs/y...hardening.aspx and can use sectools getting useful tools  (vunerbilty& web-scanners) gopi kiran | facebook | posting provided no warranties,and confers...

Printer Driver Development - How to manage my custom paper size.

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i have made driver printer using wdk 7. i set paper size through gpd file,  show in printing preference & printing server properties this: the question is: not easy manage paper size in printing server properties dialog. is there way set paper size in custom ui of printing preference dialog, , not show them in printing server properties dialog? i want set paper size in dialog(it printing preference dialog): hi percy, to add custom paper size s printing preference, haven't found better way, may can check script in c#: adding custom paper sizes named printers best regards, anna wang Windows Server  >  Print/Fax

Is it possible to use RSA SecureID with TSG only?

running win 2008 tsg - not running ts web access. no isa server. running rsa secureid. require 2-factor authentication when coming outside our network not when logging in local our network. users connecting to/from win xp , vista desktops using rdc client on remote desktop. rsa's documentation on weak , far have found in forum relate different scenarios. have suggestions on how accomplish this? tsg gateway going put behind f5 load balancer/ssl accelerator have alot of options far control irules.  setup rsa agent on tsg rdc client still can log straight remote session without seeing rsa related - windows id , password , you're in. have read notes have suggested adding custom code web page enable not enough detail tell developer want page do.  has created similar page yet incorporate rsa secureid?  hi, you need web access also.  remote desktop client  need run under ie process context , read cookie/token( non persistent ) pass isa server.  please go through http://technet.micr...

Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Printing errors on XP PCs

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i need find solution problem. server 2003 r2 64bit sp1 remote desktop printing error. here error message server's event log. when user tries print test page remote desktop explorer crashes. please asap. faulting application name: explorer.exe, version: 6.1.7601.17567, time stamp: 0x4d672ee4 faulting module name: mxdwdrv.dll, version: 0.3.7601.17514, time stamp: 0x4ce7c883 exception code: 0xc000041d fault offset: 0x000000000004c578 faulting process id: 0x6ec faulting application start time: 0x01cdd3114d77333a faulting application path: c:\windows\explorer.exe faulting module path: c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3\mxdwdrv.dll report id: 7947ab3f-3f05-11e2-b05e-bcaec575c631 hi, please check following items: • the client computer have installed rdc 6.1 or above (windows xp service pack 3 , above includes this). can install remote desktop connection 7.0. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969084/en-us • the user must install supported versi...

Group Policy Processing Failed (Active Directory) on my windows 2008 server in my domain

hi, i having problem many of windows server 2008 r2, 2008, 2003, windows 7, vista machines... group policy processing failed (active directory) event id 1006 i alert on scom console... need assistance close issue... thanks in advance :) hello owais, issue exist on clients or of them? please check whether hosts file and dns configuration on problematic computer are correct.   group policy error 1006 http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverds/thread/35a0e2b6-5f52-4f1c-9a6d-202a2ecd4450 meanwhile, please enable userenv log / mps report and upload them to our workspace for further research, let me know upload link. userenvlog windows vista/2008/win7 http://blogs.technet.com/b/mempson/archive/2010/01/10/userenvlog-for-windows-vista-2008-win7.aspx how enable user environment debug logging in retail builds of windows xp/2003 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/221833 how collect mps report:...

compare-object on multidimensional array?

i have array 2 columns, username , enabled.  i store array in variable called $current.  make modifications , store new array in variable called $updated.  username column same in both, enabled field may or may not have changes, values of either true or false.  what want take difference between $current , $updated generate list of changes.  can done compare-object or other method can use?  if run compare-object $current $updated returns nothing, there differences in 2 arrays. does work you?    compare-object ($current | convertto-csv) ($updated | convertto-csv) [string](0..33|%{[char][int](46+("686552495351636652556262185355647068516270555358646562655775 0645570").substring(($_*2),2))})-replace " " Windows Server  >  ...

AD DS wizard throws exception: The TCP ports shown below are required...

tried running active directory domain service installation wizard. got following: the tcp ports shown below required active directory domain services, in use on computer. 88 kerberos (krb5, kerberos-sec) quick searching did not produce results, except thread on forum, not clear me. any suggestions how fix issue chance? ;) run netstat -n , -b parameters identify processes using ports hth marcin Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Mac OS RDP client cannot connect with RDP Gateway

hi, i've set rdp gateway , can connect hosts behind gateway when use windows machine (mstsc.exe or remote desktop connection manager) , specify gateway. the gateway running windows server 2012 r2. i attempting same mac machine running microsoft rdp app , keep getting "connection reset peer" message hit connect. same configuration windows machine -- rdp gateway specified along internal server name , user names. i'm wondering if known issue or common problem? i've done searching , haven't turned up. rdp , apple machines not specialty please forgive me if information available. thank you, jason hi jason, the log can found in "about microsoft remote desktop". button send log via email. Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop clients ...

RADIUS configuration and One Time Password requests

hi there, i've been working on single sign on vpn solution using barracuda's vpn service , i'm bit stuck. regular infrastructure services (ad, dns etc) hosted on azure it's requirement our user base establish vpn connection prior logging onto windows. need use 2 factor authentication method , we've opted rsa securid. on vpn client can establish vpn, windows doesn't login rsa token string doesn't match password in ad. it's been suggested setup radius server receives standard msad login request , replies 1 time password request (which rsasecurid string). question is, can windows server 2012 r2 perform function , if so, how implement it?  any appreciated, rgds, hi lepps, >it's been suggested setup radius server receives standard msad login request , replies 1 time password request (which rsasecurid string). based on understanding, want use additional radius server authenticate user logon, , hope use 1 time password. as fa...

Windows 2008 R2 Mandatory Profile GPO

hi all, i trying configure mandatory profiles user logs onto of our windows 2008 r2 servers. have test environment consisting of 2008 r2 dc , few 2008 r2 application servers. process followed this: on dc created foler on c: drive , called profile, shared profiles$ authenticated users , domain admins full control. set ntfs permissions authenticted users read , domain admins full. then logged onto 1 of 2008 servers, created local user called mandatory, logged on user, modified desktop , added files desktop, logged off logged on domain admin account. copied local user folder mandatory including hidden files share \\server\profile$\mandatory  . then imported ntuser.dat regedit removed permissions , added authenticated users ( read ) , domain admins (full ) , unloaded hive. rnamed ntuser.dat ntuser.man , renamed mandatory folder mandatory.v2. now created new gpo , enabled "use mandatory profiles aon rd session host server" , enabled "set path remote desktop ...

Serving DHCP to different network segments

i've got flat network , 1 dhcp server.  i need segment traffic coming 1 floor of building gets special dhcp scope options.   i assume i'll need have our network guy create vlan floor of building how setup dhcp server sends special options traffic single floor? simple sticking second nic in server , mapping subnet of second vlan? have create second scope? thanks. hello mhashemi, yes, on right track.  when dhcp server has more 1 scope defined, important server know subnet packet coming from.  since dhcp server sitting behind router , not on same subnet of clients, need dhcp relay agent fill in "relay ip address field" in dhcp header know subnet packet came from.  if packet not contain info, service request using scope defined server's nic connected to, if there scope.  therefore, network administrator needs configure dhcp relay agent on router connected client's subnets.  provide network admin ip address of dhcp server. you ha...

Binary Shift Operator (lsh oder rsh)

hallo, are there in binary shift operator in powershell (like "<<" oder ">>" in perl) ? thanks powershell doesn't support these operators.  now, being said, can embed c# code , create appearance powershell can handle it. there doesn't appear .net class either, have been easy call powershell. i'm not experienced c#, give go. i assume you're using powershell v1?  v2 makes adding embedded c# *so* easier. Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Excel file could not be created in the scheduled task

hi there, i not quite sure whether question should created here. if not please move accordingly. i have 1 vb script going create excel file , dump logs spreadsheet. the script runs problem comes when tried make scheduled task. the environtment windows 2008 r2 without sp1. the script following ------------------------------------ dim scriptdir scriptdir = replace(wscript.scriptfullname,wscript.scriptname,"") dim fso set fso = createobject("scripting.filesystemobject") if not fso.folderexists(scriptdir & "dumpfiles") fso.createfolder(scriptdir & "dumpfiles") dim objexcel const xlexcel8 = 56 dim strcomputer,logfile strcomputer = "mydc01" logfile = "system" fso.createtextfile scriptdir & "test.log",true set objexcel = createobject("excel.application") objexcel.visible = false objexcel.displayalerts = false set objworkbook = objexcel.workbooks.add() objwork...

csv to datatable???

i datatables...who doesn't? well want able put csv datatable or dataset , in powershell (meaning no sql server) can in c#. i figure create datatable, import csv file , go through csv line line , put in datatable via loop. is there easier/better way?   cs i created function called out-datatable transforming powershell output datatable. function available here:  http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/4208a159-a52e-4b99-83d4-8048468d29dd/ here's example usage:   get - process | export - csv - notypeinformation - path . / process .csv . . / out - datatable.ps1 $dt = import - csv - path .\ process .csv | out - datatable Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Problem Updating Windows Server

hello everyone, i have been having issue trying run windows updates on ad server windows server 2012 r2. all updates failing error code 0x8007371b  (i have looked @ other sites , forums , found others have been reinstalling os fix issue... that's not considered fix in opinion, other sites suggest run dism cleanup have done or use windows update readiness tool tool not available 2012 can see) i have ran dism image cleanup scanhealth , restorehealth , have tried manually download , install updates still failing same error. i have reviewed cbs logs , windows update logs , still unable find causing issue. (i did notice windows update log says "does use network; @ background priority" , able follow troubleshooting steps updates still continue fail. we downloading updates directly windows update site (no wsus) here updates unable install kb3077715 kb3102467 kb3080149 kb3138615 kb3162835 kb3160005 thanks in advance help.  that's dama...

How to accomplish a 'n to 1' cluster with server 2008 R2 failover

hello all, have 4 server, , need deploy 3 application accomplish application ha (server 2008 r2 sp1 os, , using failover cluster) . example,  server /b /c /d,  d standby node a&b&c. if  application failed on node a, failover node d. how this? should need create 1 cluster include node a,b,c,d , or create 3 cluster(a&d,b&d,c&d) ?  hi, no, can’t create 3 cluster accomplish it(a&d,b&d,c&d). can’t put 1 computer in 2 cluster @ same time. by way, elden mentioned, configure preferred owners choices, please check following guides. failover behavior on clusters of 3 or more nodes http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299631 preferred owners in cluster http://blogs.msdn.com/b/clustering/archive/2008/10/14/9000092.aspx   Windows Server  >  ...

Folder Rediection, Why Is This So Hard?

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hi, i’m trying couple of things @ once here.  1.) starting migrate users xp w7, have brand new computers! 2.) want move 2003 file server 2008 r2. i'm thinking, perfect, i'll take advantage of new folder redirection features @ same time. after researching , studying week think, or thought, had it.  here did: set new 2008 r2 server called "files", created share called "userhomes". permissions on share: authenticated users: full control system: full control administrators: full control security: creator owner: full control authenticated users: special traverse folder/execute file list folder/read data read attributes read extended attributes read permissions apply to: folder only system: full control administrators: full control got these ideas from: http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2008/06/30/automatic-creation-of-user-folders-for-home-roaming-profile-and-redirected-folders.aspx i went ad users , c...