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How to set NTP load balancing with secondary external time source ?

how set ntp load balancing secondary external time source ? first concern: ok........... got it,,, you mean can make secondary external ntp server or ip address  on pdc registry entry.... if first external time source down secondary pdc upated time......... --------------------------- second concern : i have root forest pdc configured root forest pdc dcs sync time.. now want make  fault tolerance, lets suppose if root forest pdc down on have configured external ntp in case shall keep child domain pdc external time source a secondary ? you can specify multiple ntp source in ntp server key in registry. have been using default "time.windows.com" & never had issues. can use reliable source router/switch etc., doesn't have outside source. can read more on time server config in domain environment. windows time server role in ad forest/domain http://awinish.wordpress.com/2011/10/07/time-server-role-in-forestdomain/ ...

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hello every one our network printer @ work keeps on getting disconnected , @ times prints strange text. i have deleted , tried install again , gives following error: -------installing printer driver - failed, error code 0x4c7, hresult 0x800704c7. see event user data context information. before decided reinstall had following errors error event id 350---- document  failed print , deleted because of corruption in spooled file. associated driver is: . try printing document again. error event id ---- document test page, owned user, failed print on printer ricoh aficio 1013 pcl. try print document again, or restart print spooler. data type: nt emf 1.008. size of spool file in bytes: 97684. number of bytes printed: 0. total number of pages in document: 1. number of pages printed: 0. client computer: \\pc01. win32 error code returned print processor: 2250. network connection not exist i have restarted print spooler no avail regards the driver seem corrupted, c...

Having trouble adding Windows 7 machine to Windows Server 2008 R2 domain

i have question. having trouble adding windows 7 machine windows server 2008 r2. have set client perferred dns server dns address. have made sure add computer in active directory users , computers section of windows server 2008 r2 designated folder "computes".   i @ part going adding computer domain. type domain name, "70-640". following error, "the following error occurred attempting join domain, "70-640": attempt resolve dns name of domain controller in domain being join has failed. please verify client configured reach dns server can resolve dns names in target domain.   how this? using oracle virtual box , have 2 virtual machines set up. tech buddies should not matter. please help! :d   you can refer below links. make sure there proper connectivity between dc & win7 clients & there no port issues. disable local windows firewall service on dc on client system. see, can ping dc win7 clients(make sure icmp no...

[Win 2012] DNS Server BPA Error Can't Be Fixed

hi, environment: windows server 2012 standard en-us acting sub-domain dc in forest , dns server . when ran best practices analyzer dns server , following error: title: dns: dns servers on 177-srv001 nic team should include loopback address, not first entry. severity error date: 7/23/2014 3:54:27 category: configuration problem: network adapter 177-srv001 nic team not list local server dns server; or configured first dns server on adapter. impact: if loopback ip address first entry in list of dns servers, active directory might unable find replication partners. resolution configure adapter settings add loopback ip address list of dns servers on active interfaces, not first server in list. http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=188760 the problem message despite "177-srv001 nic team" nic dns configuration being correct. server nic dns settings are: - preferred dns server: 172.16.1.111 (one of dns server of ad forest) - alternate dns server: ...

Team interfaces for a Team have the same MAC address

hi all,  maybe knows why when creating additional team interfaces (more one) team(switch independent/address hash), team interfaces have same mac address? the mac address team  interfaces 1 of phynics. thanks zarko hi all,  maybe knows why when creating additional team interfaces (more one) team(switch independent/address hash), team interfaces have same mac address? the mac address team  interfaces 1 of phynics. thanks zarko you set mac address in advanced properties team. see nic teaming links windows server 2012: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30160 http://blogs.technet.com/b/privatecloud/archive/2012/06/19/nic-teaming-in-windows-server-2012-brings-simple-affordable-traffic-reliability-and-load-balancing-to-your-cloud-workloads.aspx http://www.aidanfinn.com/?p=14039 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh997031.aspx hope helped :) starwind iscsi san & nas ...

Reinstalling applications after System State Restore using Windows Backup

hi all the story: my client's building experienced power outage , elder ups failed. resultant sudden power loss caused server troubleshooting screen when booting again. selecting continue make reboot. selecting see old startup options (safe mode, dsrm etc) cause server reboot. i reinstalled server os dvd again (reinstall on same partition failed os made windows.old) , did directory services restore dsrm. i got server , users able work on file shares etc. problem: when add/ remove programs, can see installed programs such sql express, office access 2010 viewer , adobe acrobat reader 11. cannot uninstall them , cannot install new instances of these applications. now question : how resolve issue? kind regards jaco smit hi jaco smit. could try tools support microsoft windows server 2003 server 2012r2 fix problems programs cannot installed or uninstalled http://support.microsoft.com/mats/program_install_and_uninstall i’m glad of you! please remember...

High latency

hi, i encountered weird situation high latency happened when ping ip address of windows failover cluster (wfc) and sql instance. the ping resulted return average 10-15ms  however, when ping ip address of server node itself, ping resulted return 1ms. is normal behaviors when ping ip address of wfc , sql instance? thanks   mmuhammimi are these 2 systems connected same switch/vlan? 15ms fine workloads, seem high 2 servers right next eachother. mike crowley | mvp my blog -- baseline technologies Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)

Cant view roles or features from Service Manager

on 64-bit win2008 r2 server when try access server manager roles or features (to install iis) error  - not discover state of system. unexpected exception found: system.runtime.interopservices.comexception (0x800b0100): no signature present in subject. (exception hresult: 0x800b0100) ran system readiness tool , showed following files missing: (f) cbs mum missing 0x00000002 servicing\packages\package_for_kb974455_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum (f) cbs mum missing 0x00000002 servicing\packages\package_for_kb974455_server~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum (f) cbs mum missing 0x00000002 servicing\packages\package_for_kb974455~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum can not find files in msu have expanded.  strange when go "programs , features" , click "instlled updates" nothing shows, via windows update there many updates installed.  hi steve,   please download files following site:   https://sft...

Question about using Powershell to run programs on remote computers

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i attempting use bill stewarts ps script to test running programs on remote computers.  however, having trouble creating ps session computer testing on.  remote computer win 7 pro , have started "windows remote management" service on remote computer.  when run command "new-pssession -computername client1....." keep getting error 1 below:  need open port or start other services??  thanks [client1] connecting remote server failed following error message : client cannot connect destination specified in request. verify service on destination running , accepting requests. consult logs , documentation ws-management service running on destination, commonly iis or winrm. if destination winrm service, run following command on destination analyze , configure winrm service: "winrm quickconfig". more information, see about_remote_troubleshooting topic.     + categoryinfo       ...

Pre-login script when computer turns on

hello, is possible have user's client machine load applications , settings prior them logging in? can see group policies , such loaded when machine turned on, i'd have apps loaded if they'd logged on , started apps prior them logging on time-saving feature. thank you hi slayczar, before going further, please let me know os version use? based on description, there 2 thoughts can consider. may achieve target. a. use scheduled task open run , type taskschd.msc open task scheduler . in task scheduler, navigate actions , select create task… when create task dialog box appears, please refer article ( schedule task ) , configure new created task correctly. there should noticed: described, want start applications when users logged on. please select triggers tab , click “ new… ” button, select dropdownlist of begin task: , set begin task : at log on . meanwhile, please select action tab , click “ new… ” button, select start program in action , ...

Referencing the computer domain in the username @ logon instead of using a static domain name

we connect remotely (via rdp/rds) client machines using commercial product maps remote machine local (reusable) pool of addresses.  ts client remembers "last" domain\username used connect (reused) server address remember domain\username never correct "current" session. since our client machines members of various domains, track domain names, have them up.  using ".\username" works referencing local accounts and i'd able use similar ".\" refernce domain computer belongs to.  i know we cannot leverage "%userdomain%" as must work before logon. does know of way use "reference" computer domain (instead of real domain name) in username field? i'm thinking along lines of "%computerdomain%\myaccount" used, sample , doesn't work. if find solution this, our staff use constant reference domain name (regardless of real name of domain) , because our account name consistent a...

Windows Server 2012

when restart , after hit ctrl alt del, server goes blue screen maybe 10 minutes. can still see mouse cant log in. after 10 minutes see log in form , works. why happening. it's broad answer, please give see in eventlog in minimum regards, philippe don't forget mark answer or vote helpful identify information. ( linkedin endorsement never hurt :o) ) answer interesting quest ion ? create wiki article it! Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Update fails

i have windows 10 tech. previw 9841, installed 2 weeks ago. when tries install (via windows automatic updates) latest version fails after reboot , when going thru 98% complete phase of installation. rollbacks automatically build 9841. setupact.log seems fail when trying update administrator's profile : 2015-03-31 11:44:56, warning    [0x0803d9] mig    indirectkeymapper: regloadkey(hkey_users,sourceuser(s-1-5-21-657938401-676330117-4283697943-500),d:\windows.old\users\administrator\ntuser.dat) failed (3) 2015-03-31 11:44:56, warning    [0x0803db] mig    indirectkeymapper: regloadkey(hkey_users,sourceuser(s-1-5-21-657938401-676330117-4283697943-500),d:\windows.old\users\administrator\ntuser.dat) failed; giving (3) 2015-03-31 11:44:56, warning    [0x0809c1] mig    incomplete user profile detected , ignored:d:\users\administrator. error: 3 2 is there way can regenerate administrator's p...

Problem printing hyper-links - the underline does not show up when they are printed

i have 2 users in our word processing dept both run word 2010 on windows 7 pro workstations. hyper-links show correctly when on screen when print document hyper-link underline not show on printout.  when click print underline temporarily disappears(on screen) document after few seconds shows again.  strange.  have not found solution problem.  have wordperfect installed on these systems , prints hyper-links fine.  printing canon c5235a printers.  have tried updating driver did not correct issue.  have tried different canon too.  other users word 2010 , word 2003 can print hyper-links theses same printers fine.  there setting or conflict these 2 users causing issue.  please me correct this.  doesn't sound important is.    thanks update:  have tried using insert, hyperlink option.  word knows hyper-link because can ctrl+click link , open in web browser.  not print hyperlink or @ least removes...

How do you pull a list of group members, from multile groups using a list of groups from a text file.

i'm trying pull list of group members ad security groups starting "gg". i've pull list of these groups , exported text file, can't work out how powershell use text file members of each group listed. i need include name of group and the name of group member. can @ all? thanks in advance. depending on format of file, assuming file contains group names line line get-content c:\groups.txt | foreach { [pscustomobject]@{ 'group' = $_ 'members' = get-adgroupmember $_ } } | export-csv c:\groupmembers.csv -notypeinformation if find post has answered question, please mark answer. if find post helpful in anyway, please click vote helpful. (99,108,97,121,109,97,110,50,64,110,121,99,97,112,46,114,114,46,99,111,109|%{[char]$_})-join'' Windows Server  >  ...

User description empty

hi, situation, when see users on domain or ou in description field in rigth can´t see location means in wich ou is, when made searh of user don´t show me it regards, description have whatever value assign - have specify yourself. one way determine location of object (user, ou, etc.) in ad hierarchy reviewing object tab of properties dialog box... you might want consider using tools adfind (joeware.net) allow arbitrarily choose object attributes intersted in (in case, want query dn) hth marcin Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Additional Languages via Group policies?

i've searched around no luck. there group policy option sets multiple usable languages via language bar in bottom right (i.e russian , english). googling returns number of threads 2012 shouting perform these registry edits. though if possible, i'd prefer built in option on directly editing registry/running scripts. don't think posts natively https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/1efaf2b3-ae87-419e-a632-85af2e145075/language-bar-across-domain?forum=winservergp ol take closer howver reg maybe way Windows Server  >  Group Policy

DHCP is not working after installing the ISA 2004

hello all need help! have windows 2003 server act dc, dhcp server , dns server. when install isa 2004 on it, clients cannot ip address , whole communication went out. remove isa server, clients can communication normal server. please me , point out me in direction, made mistake in advance i confiugred , working me! i configured rules in state dhcp request internal network local host should allowed , dhcp replies local host internal allowed. , working should be!   thanks reply   Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Change in DC locator process in 2008 (...Domain Controller Stickiness)

i have heard dc locator process in 2008 has been re-designed include new mechanism rediscovery avoid client sticking off-site dc if closest dc goes off-line period of time , again. a few questions, thought locator discovery process of client (xp, w7) same in previous versions, i.e. client stick dc until restarted or set time ? is applying new gpo setting (administrative templates\system\net logon\dc locator dns records\ entry name: force rediscovery interval. ) recommended , refresh time use ? can gpo used in environment running 2008 or 2008r2 dcs ?  can rediscovery process run command prompt of client , if syntax ?   thanks   oh yes, that’s force rediscovery option. has been implemented in w2k8 , higher, there hotfix wxp , w2k3     • cached dc information ( ms-kbq939252 ) – ad client caches dc info until rebooted or dc unavailable or… • forced rediscovery of dcs after interval has passed – hklm\system\ccs\services...

Terrible XP (SP3) performance w/AMD CPUs

starting new thread instead of other intel 1 (thx jp intel part of thread truncated , didn't see part :) ) running 2 x quad core opterons (barcelona stepping b1) on tyan s2932 mb 32gb xp (sp3) integration components running extremely regardless of other vms running or not. idle cpu 5%-25% , under smallest load (clicking on lol) cpu goes 100% :( jpc did post thread on how can run perfmon on server core? gives me error parameter incorrect! being said, after building new vm ran fine. went original , fine too. seems rebooting parent (not sure why didn't try in first place , should not necessary in rtm) resolved problems. benchmarking fine possible anomolies... post results here maybe comparisons. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V ...

Proxy Setting Not Applying

i have windows 2008 server r2 running ad , gpo. my computers being updated windows 7.  of computers win xp pro.  have ie 7 few have ie8.  i created gpo setting proxy settings according posting found in forum (user\policy\windows\ie mtce\connection - enable proxy settings preferred setting).   policy did not apply.  checked server , applied correct ou.  realized have laptops created pac file use determine if users on network or not.  placed pac file in c:\windows folder on computer.  changed the internet connection options user automatice configuration script file://c:/windows/pxy.pac   believe script run every time open browser.  closed browser then opened it.   script is: function findproxyforurl(url,host) { if ( (isinnet(host,"142.141.147.0","255.255.255.128")) || (isinnet(host,"142.141.118.0","255.255.255.0")) || (dnsdomainis(host, ".nrcims.on...

server 2003 stops sharing

i have server 2003 sp1 installed, , stops sharings after minutes.i can ping ip cant access shared folders other pcs on net.in event log on server have id:1000 , says there error aplication with  kernel32.dll , fail in 0x0006beb8.if try acces shared folders gives error accessing, can access server remote desktop. have formated disk problem continues. apreciate help. thank you. hi, have test install following hotfix: the service host process may stop unexpectedly in windows server 2003 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932762 ms08-067: vulnerability in server service allow remote code execution http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;958644 meanwhile windows 2003 sp1, may need install more updates. further information please see: how obtain latest service pack windows server 2003 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/889100 shaon shan| technet subscriber support in forum| if have feedback on our support, please contact tngfb@microsoft.com ...

MS 2012 R2 Essentials - How to Remote Desktop to server desktop console - Can RDP client via TCP port 3389 still be used?

hello everyone, i use legacy rdp 2012 r2 essentials server desktop remote administration.  understand rwa 8.1 pro via ports 80 , 443 preferred way use linux, win 7 premium, win 8.1 basic client remote desktop application via rdp tcp port 3389.  .... not have win 8.1 pro client.  aware of teamviewer, logmein, etc. prefer old rdp app. thanks all hello, initially not port show opened after going through roles , features port 3389 open , can remote desktop server. thanks everyone. Windows Server  >  Management

'b' | select-String 'a' -Quiet

consider following   c:...\windowspowershell> 'a' | select-string 'a' -quiet true c:...\windowspowershell> 'b' | select-string 'a' -quiet c:...\windowspowershell>   i expected second command return false.         while is counter intuitive, keep basic functionality of select-string. select-string returns *nothing* if there no matches. seems cods should updated not -quiet return false. Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Domain controller anomalous connection to remote Redplaid SMTP server

we've been battling bandwidth issues @ company lately , we've done extensive scouring of our cisco asa logs try , find source(s) of problem. on weekend ran little gem: 2014-03-22 12:14:13        local4.warning 10.100.20.1 %asa-4-106023: deny tcp src lan1:10.100.20.74/49353 dst hsinternet:209.134.48.10/25 access-group "lan1_access_in" [0xb0069b3c, 0x0] this entry in our firewall's syslog shows 1 of domain controllers (10.100.20.74 in example) attempting, unsuccessfully, connect outside smtp server @ address 209.134.48.10 on port 25 (we closed type of connection on our network, previous connections may have been successful). we have no software installed making smtp connections anywhere, , i've scanned machine thoroughly looking malware or viruses or rootkits. machine ad domain services, dhcp, , dns. has no third party software installed, , never has. the ip 209.134.48.10 has reverse dns entry of df7yjcp1.redplaid.com, , hooked u...

Hyper-V Server 2008 r2 - disabled IPv6 on the host - blocks guest VMs from connecting to IPv6 networks?

i updating hv cluster server 2008 w/ hyper-v hyper-v server 2008 r2 supported scom 2012. 23 vms used test our ipv6 implementation once transfered, can no longer communicate between clusters.  local cluster communication fine respective networks & vlans, across clusters fizzles out. have ipv6 disabled on host servers, wanted confirm if big red flag why ipv6 vms can't talk 1 another. i had ipv6 disabled @ registry level. i've since confirmed ipv6 working regardless. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

Settings for Full Screen Mode not being saved

the value in full screen mode drop-down of connections fail save when app closed. prefer os x native, app insists on custom on startup , have reset each of connections manually after app opens. i did clean install of macos sierra, imported connections file. thought problem still doesn't save connections created, rather imported. rdp version 8.0.34 (build 27181) macos sierra 10.12 hi, thanks post. below thread descussed same issue: microsoft remote desktop on macos sierra not saving full screen mode preference https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/df281bbb-b990-4038-ac76-0508b8faa3b9/microsoft-remote-desktop-on-macos-sierra-not-saving-full-screen-mode-preference?forum=winrdc currently development team doing final polishing 8.0.35 built sierra support, please wait version released. best regards, alvin wang please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contac...

hyperv network issue

hi i have windows 2008r2 server running hyperv, ive created 2 vms both 2008 r2 enterprise, 1 vm has network connection & can connect our corporate domain, other 1 not connect, network settings both vms same. the physical server has 4 teamed network cards. integration services installed automatically windows server 2008 r2 vms. when "exactly same", elaborate?  obviously, if "exactly same", 1 able communicate on network , other not.  is, unless using dhcp , calling settings same.  bottom line, need more detailed information how have things configured, in vms , virtual network switches connected. tim Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

Add a wireless router in existing network and make more security

currently, user connecting wireless router existing network in office. local lan (192.168.1.x) connected wireless router wan port (assigned ip 192.168.1.10) , wireless router enable dhcp (172.13.1.x) . wireless client (mobile / laptop /tablet) can ip (172.13.1.x) wireless router to access internet. find can access lan server (192.168.1.x) using ip address then it's not safe if illegal user hack in wireless lan , can access lan resources. since don't want invest setup vlan, can this? they have firewall.  1. setup separate lan (e.g. 10.10.10.x) wirelese router. wireless router still connected on same lan swtich. 2. assign 10.10.10.10 wireless router's wan port , wireless router still enable dhcp (172.13.1.x). 3. setup firewall rule wireless lan - access deny 4. setup firewall rule wireless firewall wan - access allow so wireless client cannot access lan resource. if need access printer or server's share drive, setup rule allow specific service , speci...

MSI Software Settings not applying

i have msi file want deploy. have setup separate gpo apply software , link correct ou. have rebooted machine (as there 1 in ou) several times , done gpupdate /force software never gets recognised. have no logs in event viewer apart ones tells me gp applied successfully. i thought try msi test downloaded movie maker 2.6. set same way , installed first time of asking. lots of events. why first gpo not work? possible msi file built wrongly , doesn't register properly? msi works fine if ran manually. tia hi andrew,  first need establish whether gpo containing msi applying correctly clients. can accomplished running gpresult in command prompt on client system. if there problem, reason should indicated.   if gpo applying correctly, may need use transform on msi configure logging more information what's happening during installation or change behavior. in many cases, msis require user input or permission elevation can cause problems during automated deployment. t...

Certificate Template: create Custom OID

hi, i need create certificates custom oid. way found modify certificate template (user) , add to application policies explained here:  on the  extensions  tab, click  application policies , , click  edit . in the  edit application policies extension  dialog box, click  add . in  add application policy , ensure application creating not exist, , click  new . in the  new application policy  dialog box, provide name new application policy, note generated object identifier, , click  ok . in way oid under  x509v3 extended key usage. is possible create oid under x509v3 extensions directly (not child of extended key usage) in form of key value pair? ex: my_oid : my_custom_string regards, antonio you need use certificate templates console (certtmpl.msc) , edit existing v2 or v3 certificate template. on extensions tab, can add new application policy oid. interface adding oids. just remember...

Credential Guard and Remote guard for RDP

hello everyone, i trying explore these 2 new security features. if have tried abnd confirm following point. not getting enough info around it. 1. can these set on physical servers or virtualized servers? 2. see everywhere hyper-v. using vmware. supported on vmware machines? regards, abhi  hi, 1.can these set on physical servers or virtualized servers? yes, credential guard can set on physical servers. “credential guard can protect secrets in hyper-v virtual machine, on physical machine ”, quote article below: protect derived domain credentials credential guard https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/keep-secure/credential-guard regarding remote credential guard, didn’t find information virtual/physical machine, assume it’s supported on both. protect remote desktop credentials remote credential guard https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/keep-secure/remote-credential-guard 2. see everywhere hyper-v. using vmware. supported on vmwar...

Domain Naming Question

i in position of having create new forest our company due impending merger , possible rename.  trying figure out best naming schema should since our existing forest not named (we have disjointed namespace).  have read ms article 909264 'naming conventions in active directory computers, domains, sites , ous'.  company have internet presence 'companyname.com'.  think should have forest root domain called 'companyname.com' subdomains follow scheme 'subdomain.companyname.com'.  using regional domain model this.  forest root root domain.  no users or computers (beyond builtins) in domain.  production operations take place in subdomain.  want take advantage of directaccess when becomes available.  forest root seperated internet firewall.  won't directly internet connected. i thought read somewhere .local no longer recommended intranet domain naming.  true? if can guide me 'best practices' document help, appreciate it.  want structure our forest fut...

Sever Suggestion

hoping can shed light please.  first attempt @ delving server 2012 scenario 20-25 user environment.  local remote. was going attempt setup vdi remote connections. have 1 pc running server 2012 setup ad/dc dhcp & dns second pc setup servder 2012 running vdi. my question user cals both servers??  when setup vm's running win8, need separate licences's each vm?? at stage there may half using vdi. i prefer run 1 server investigation leads cannot run ac/dc on same server vdi. if has better ideas please let me know. cheers cal - client access license.  purchase cal client, not server.  can purchase cals either user or device based.  if have 25 users each use several devices, purchase user cals.  if have 25 devices used more 25 people, purchase device cals. you may want consider using rds instead of vdi.  if idea offer set of applications remote users, easier install them once on single server , maintain applications in s...

NTFS Permission scoped to This Folder Only

i have netapp cifs volume serving out many shares. ntfs formatted volume root has folder in called shareroot e.g. /vol/shareroot/. in netapp world,as cifs volume , not lun, share out root create share root folders under root e.g. create more folders access \\netappfiler\admin\ share , create folders create shares netapp mgmt. tools: admin   - /vol/shareroot share1 - /vol/shareroot/folder1 share2 - /vol/shareroot/folder1 naturally, granularity break inheritance on each subfolder under /vol/shareroot/ , add our dacls see fit. various reasons (3rd part monitoring apps etc.) need leave root admin share open admins. means these admins can see share root folders shares. because of wanted add following each share root folder protect doing silly: add - deny delete - folder only i'm setting access share path (e.g. \\mynetappfiler\share1\ , works fine when click apply explorer ui seems spin through every single subfolder , file in share. add permission root folder req...

Having trouble trying to perform a backup

when set automatic file backup, , other options greyed out, gives me error file backup not save automatic backup settings following reason: task image corrupt or has been tampered with. (0x80041321). i'm not sure how handle this? running windows vista. bought external backup device supposed plug , play , when try backup, stated, keep getting errors. can take care of issue? assistance! hello. i believe backup task have got corrupted somehow , causing issue. i suggest try following: 1. go task scheduler (run taskschd.msc run dialog or command-prompt) 2. navigate under task scheduler library->microsoft->windows->windowsbackup folder 3. delete automaticbackup task 4. delete windows backup monitor task 5. try re-configure file backup in case not find these tasks in task scheduler ui, suggest doing following: 1. open elevated command-prompt 2. cd %windir%\system32\tasks\microsoft\windows\windowsbackup 3. del automaticbackup 4. del "windows backup monitor" 5. try re...

Edirectory migration to an existing Active Directory

hello all we looking @ migration edirectory active directory. several years have had both environments running side side. though not synchronized take care create users in both edirectory , active directory same information, so all users exist in both directories. i wondering if has gone through a similar migration, and had suggestions. pit falls, horror stories, or suggestions of type appreciated.   my specific questions regarding how may have handled migrating permissions, , login scripts edirectory. i've read tools msdss , fmu , don't fit. msdss recreate users , don't want that.   thanks hello, start here: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/techinfo/overview/sfnmig.mspx best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  ...

Hyper V Virtual Machine Creation

while try creating new virtual machine our windows phone application, facing following error. -failed add device 'virtual hard disk -hyper v virtual machine management service account not have permission open attachment. error: general access denied error(0x80070005) unblock whatever downloaded. check antivirus software set proper exclusions. i don't recall reporting error before - installer phone emulator takes care of machine creation , permissions. i can guess attempting duplicate phone emulator vm.  if so, use export , import. brian ehlert http://itproctology.blogspot.com learn. apply. repeat. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

How do I export WSUS updates from a WSUS server to a network that isn't attached to the internet?

how export wsus updates wsus server connected internet to network has wsus server that isn't attached internet? connecting internet isn't option. how export wsus updates wsus server connected internet to network has wsus server that isn't attached internet? connecting internet isn't option. wsusutil /export , /import looking for: http://technet.microsoft.com/de-de/library/cc720466%28v=ws.10%29.aspx although, complete... wsusutil export/import tool half of necessary procedure. and if other half not done correctly, can make colossal mess out of disconnected wsus server. :-) lawrence garvin, m.s., mcitp:ea, mcdba, mcsa solarwinds head geek microsoft mvp - software distribution (2005-2012) mvp profile: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/lawrence.garvin Windows Server  >  ...

Customise Windows Server ISO

hi everyone am trying create customized iso of windows server 2008r2 , server 2012 r2 , have trying change default wallpaper solid color background bginfo now need know 1. how slipstream , replace default wallpaper custom one 2. include logon script bginfo iso i have tried bunch of software ntlite, vlite, reducer none of them support request. tia regards samit everything need found in microsoft deployment toolkit - https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/dn475741.aspx btw, use group policy handle bginfo stuff.  can same default wallpaper.  not discourage playing mdt, group policies allow lots , lots of customization. . : | : . : | : . tim Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Setup ...

Failover Cluster - Running several Roles ( File Print ) under one logical Name

hi, we want replace current physical 2 node cluster running under w2003 1 running under w2008r2 - 2 node currentsetup : ( under w2003 ) clusternode 1 = 192.168.0.80 clusternode 2 = 192.168.0.90 virtual cluster = 192.168.0.100 ( lets call clusterold ) this cluster running several different services file , print, available under virtual cluster dns name , ip adress 192.168.0.100 now want exchange old cluster new 2008 r2 one. future setup : ( under w2008r2 ) clusternode 1 = 192.168.0.180 clusternode 2 = 192.168.0.190 virtual cluster = 192.168.0.200 ( lets call clusternew ) as understand it, if want create file services clustered, have "setup" new service or application, again create "virtual" a server called instance : clusternodefs = 192.168.0.201 ( file services ) clusternodeps = 192.168.0.202 ( print services ) these have there own computer account , show under services , applications. far good, working fine. here questions :...

Adding a site that consists of an "embedded" subnet

we have 1 windows 2003 native mode ad domain , entire class b network address.  of our network subnetted down /23 subnets.  have 1 site, since that's has been needed.  want take 1 of these subnets, add dc it, , create separate site includes subnet. the subnet x.x.36.0/23 .  assume don't need add 127 of our remaining /23 subnets individually existing site.  but also assume can't use x.x.0.0/16 existing site because include x.x.36.0 subnet.  or in fact able to work way? the best way can think of create subnets in existing site way: x.x.0.0/19, x.x.32.0/22, x.x.38.0/23, x.x.40.0/21, x.x.48.0/20, x.x.64.0/19, x.x.96.0/19, x.x.128.0/18, x.x.192.0/18 is best way it? any suggestions welcome. thanks. a subnet definition more specfiic take precedence - can use existing x.x.0.0/16 subnet existing site , define x.x.36.0/23 new one... hth marcin Windows Server ...

How to not run second command when first command failed

hi i've got script 2 commands. how not run second command if first faild? for example: move-vmstorage -computername $vmnodename -vmname $vmname -destinationstoragepath $path remove-item -path $oldpath -recurse -include *.vhd* how stop running command (avoid) "remove-item -path $oldpath -recurse -include *.vhd*" if first command "move-vmstorage -computername $vmnodename -vmname $vmname -destinationstoragepath $path" faild (i've got an error)? so how to change script? thank mouch help!!!   kind regards tomasz # easiest way move-vmstorage -computername $vmnodename -vmname $vmname -destinationstoragepath $path if($?){remove-item -path $oldpath -recurse -include *.vhd} \_(ツ)_/ Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell ...

Cheapest SAS JBOD for Clustered Storage Spaces

certification not needed. need 2 ports (for pair of servers). ideas? starwind iscsi san & nas love answer own questions but... maybe 1 day :) 1x jbod supermicro sj-216he 19" 2u sas-to-sas/sata jbod subsystem, 12x3.5" sas/sata drive bays, 1 host port sas (sff-8088), 1 drive expansion port sas (sff-8088), 2xpsu 2Ñ… lsi logic sas 9200-8e 8 ports sas-ii hba, lsi 2008, pci-e x8, 2xsff-8088 ext 2x cable minisas external 1.7m sff-8088 sff-8088 6Ñ… sas 300gb $4145 can go cheaper less spindles (3 instead of 6) need more space , iops 3 can provide. sounds $4k absolute minimun (uncertified microsoft btw, seems work far). starwind iscsi san & nas Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering) ...

Windows Server 2003 DC + Exchange Server 2003 restore

hello, i have windows server 2003 standart pdc + bdc. on pdc have ecxhange server 2003 installed. how can restore pdc+exchange different hardware if pdc , bdc - crashed? hello, see here aboout exchange restore: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb125070(exchg.65).aspx http://support.microsoft.com/kb/258243 even if dc restore different hardware may work, still not supported. for additional exchange questions better use exchange forums instead one. best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Remote web access

windows 2012 essentials. can connect via remote web access server. when go computers , click connect server, can open dashboard, when want rdp server. in  previous versions of windows sbs, worked fine , log server , work. giving access dashboard me no ever. when try connect server, opens remoteapp , runs dashboard. when click on 1 of workstations in same way, opens rd gateway , rdp's me workstation. what story here? noel server setting in dashboard>anywhere access> web site settings>server connect options grey Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Essentials

Export a WMIObject to a csv

in our environment have bunch of computer trying figure out information on physical ram using get-wmiobject win32_physicalmemory. works great when there 1 stick of ram when use command  get-wmiobject win32_physicalmemory | select-object pscomputername, capacity, serialnumber, speed, manufacturer | export-csv "\\kisd-sccm01\g\reporting\reporting.csv" but when there more 1 stick of ram export on 2 lines. i've tried figure out how can take sum of sticks capacity , output 1 row pscomputername, capacity, serialnumber, speed, manufacturer.  i've tried doing following exports sum get-wmiobject win32_physicalmemory | select-object pscomputername, capacity, serialnumber, speed, manufacturer | measure-object -property capacity -sum | % {[math]::round(($_.sum / 1gb),2)} i've tried next code block , tried create variable $sum , pass export doesn't seem work either.  for way able sum of 2 capacity's , export on 1 line no matter how many sticks of ram presen...

TS 2008 Gateway not passing through to FARM

we have upgraded on ts infrastructure 64bit environment , have purchased new ssl certificate go daddy wildcard certificate (*.domain.com). have public ip address points tsgw.domain.com , can connect page every time try connect farm through server fails. has got point have checked , rechecked making changes , going round in circles. far have checked... 1. dns entries correct 2. local group memberships correct 3. rdp group membership correct 4. farm servers member of session broker on ts gateway. 5. each server has connections enabled & account domain admin , member of security group 6. in remoteapp manager have set display rdp connection 7. ssl certificate installed , binded. ***we have tested , confirmed works internally*** ts guru hi, the issue must have been gateway server virtual using hyper v. have reverted physical using same configuration - far can see - , works fine. assistances/replies.   regards ts guru ...

How to move a Guest VHD to new hard drive after RAID failure

i have hyper-v server 6 drives configured in 3 raid-1 arrays (nos, data , database).   the hyper-v host installed on nos drive along vhd file guest os.   on data drive vhd guest’s user data.   there’s nothing on database drive. i had failure of 1 of drives make data raid-1.   the physical data drive little small pulled database drives out of system , inserted 2 new 1t drives , created new raid-1 "new data" drive.   i copied guest data vhd file new drive, but, virtual machine data root (\virtual machines\) xml configuration file on original data drive… question 1 – assumption correct if remove original data drive contains xml configuration file , try start guest, i'll have problems? question 2 – if assumption in question #1 correct, there simple way move xml file new data drive (copying it's simple, don't see way redirect hyper-v new location)? i know can “export” new data drive (fortunately it’s large enough hold everything) , impor...