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Problem with Access Anywhere on Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentialls

i having bit of problem when configuring access anywhere. i made clean install of os, set network info (ip address...), joined domain, restarted server, started configuration windows server essentials correctly detected domain , configuration successfull, created user , tried set access anywhere, @ point when asks domain name, put in , click "next", searches little while , tells me not find tough domain controller , running. did miss step or something, can help? imo trying build jet plane out of bicycle parts , outboard boat motor.  in end may work what?  have no use , experience different real thing won't know if on runway, in water, or in air.  , won't @ making functional production server. just give server internet access 1 of several methods such second port on edge device or second router split out subnet , free domain ms use wizards in dashboard finish process. or, can invent new thing , tell how did or not.  since afaik no 1 ha...

DC in DMZ and IPSec

we need add dc temporarily our externally isolated network able replicate ad internally.  we’re running single domain in 2003 native mode.  found article below , question if choose “ip sec” or “ limited rpc” options discussed, do need steps discussed on domain controllers in domain, or can pick dc holds fsmo roles , create tunnel between two?  thanks. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727063.aspx it has been done on dc, because dc shares distributed database & need make sure copies each dc updated same no of objects. there no difference ad or without fsmo role, contains writable database.   regards awinish vishwakarma| check blog   disclaimer : posting provided as-is no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  ...

Word file password

hello, my name jeremy my mom departed in may but left word document on laptop (.docx) there password on it. now can't in file. there solution in file? its document disease. thanks. there no easy way this, here few suggestions: 1. try guest : first method try out when trying recover lost password. think of passwords common use such pet name or loved name, include dates date of birth , others. try varying combinations of elements well. 2. download free software crack password : there "free" software claim recover lost password word documents well, can't vote them because recover passwords upto 4-8 characters only. can test downloading these software. 3. purchase word password recovery program : aside guessing attempt & free software, viable option word password recovery since these programs specially designed crack the password from word documents.  good luck!!! ...

SSL connection error on OWA

hi, i have exchange server 2007 on windows server 2003 r2. have upgraded trend micro csm 3.5 6.0 last thursday, after upgrading users start complaining of ssl connection error when access owa internally or externally. have checked iis virtual directories , checked security settings seems ok . time being have enabled http access owa not safe long time. could please suggest solution problem cheers make sure certitificate bound on ssl binding. mcp/mcsa/mcts/mcitp Windows Server  >  Security

What are your experiences in integrating Windows AD and Linux

i got job domain of 70 windows pcs , 100 linux machines. the domains quite old, , mean samba 4 , nis old. 1 wants newer, in ad on windows side , kerberos/ldap on linux side. preferably single user-database. question more experienced members: should go - windows based , use openldap proxy linux-ldap or - samba 4 based ad same or - of above linux attributes added user entries in ldap what thoughts , experiences on this? samba 4 stable enough used in production environment? experiences having linux machines running in ad directly or via ldap proxy/kerberos proxy? 1. thsi contribution not discussion, question. better category needed. 2. samba forum better platform topics llike samba stability. infrastructure closer linux one. 3. has landed in windows server forum, recommend using windows server 2012 r2. stable , reliable. homogeneous infrastructure brings less headaches hybrid one. regards milos ...

Installing Server 2008 64bit in Virtual Server 2005 R2 Sp1

  hello know if can help.   i have 64bit pc running windows vista 64bit ultimate.   hi 3 server 2003 virtual server running in virtual server 2005 working great.   but have want install server 64bit.   i have put cd in drive , virtual server picks cd fine , starts install server 2008. after 5 seconds install says computer i'am installing server 2008 in not 64bit, dont know why because computer have 64bit 64bit os. think in virtual server 2005 says 32bit.   i can install server 2008 on pc fine , run. have ideas why virtual server 2005 says this?   cheers lee i'm sorry have inform there's no support 64bit virtual guests in virtual pc 2007 , virtual server 2005. can read in virtual server 2005 faq , says:   virtual server 2005 r2 runs on both 32-bit , 64-bit (x64) host operating systems. supports both amd64 , intel ia-32e/em64t (x64) processors. note virtual server 2005 r2 not support itanium (ia-64) processors. earlier versions of virtual ser...

WSUS client update

we have wsus set on our network, after updating our base client image latest microsoft updates (via microsoft), new computers image will not communicate wsus server.  updates microsoft fine.  impression update client has been changed, wsus has not been updated acknowledge new client.  suggestions? hi, have applied kb2734608 or kb2720211 wsus? (research, , prepare task!) there many discussion in forum , elsewhere  on related topics: http://blogs.technet.com/b/sus/archive/2012/09/05/additional-note-on-kb-2734608-regarding-wsu-windows-8-and-windows-server-2012.aspx http://blogs.technet.com/b/sus/archive/2012/09/04/an-update-for-windows-server-update-services-3-0-service-pack-2-is-available-kb2734608.aspx http://blogs.technet.com/b/sus/archive/2012/07/23/support-tip-installation-of-kb2720211-fails-with-error-0x80004005-unspecified-error.aspx http://blogs.technet.com/b/sus/archive/2012/06/20/wsus-kb272011-common-issues-encountered-and-how-to-fix-...

How to remove Additional Domain controller from Domain controller (MS Server 2003)

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dear experts, i using domain controller , additional domain controller in office. want remove additional domain controller network , want use main domain controller. if i re install additional domain controller (server 2003) different computer name , ip address, enough remove additional domain controller network or still need changes in main domain controller. hope understand question. waiting reply... in advance. best regards shahzaib khan why need remove ? having 2 not bad, it's way have redundency in network. for original's question, start checking if server hold fsmo's roles, , after transfering them, run dcpromo , select remove ad server. how view , transfer fsmo roles in windows server 2003 removing domain controller domain mcp | mcts 70-236: exchange server 2007, configuring twitter - @yagmoth555 ( ) blog: http://www.jabea.net  |  http://blogs.technet.com/b/wikininjas/ ...

Print Jobs cause System Event Log Corrupt

i have windows 2003 sp2 server hunrdred of print queues. got "the event log corrupt" error event viewer. disable , enable event log service delete system event log. but the error happen again when there print job update on system event log. happened after fix event id 6161 error.   ct hi, thanks post. in general, deleting system event log fix ths kind of issue. since method cannot work out, assume issue not caused by non-synched data , odd file status byte. so please let me steps did when trying fix event id 6161 error. thanks, miles     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. Windows Server  >  Pr...

Adding storage to file cluster

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i have 2008r2 file cluster have 1 node can access 4 icsci disks have set cluster sharing nodes. i trying add disks 2 7 8 9 fs1 file server when use add storage says no diks available.   can run storage validation test cluster wizard , report results? are disks in question presented nodes in cluster? dave guenthner [msft] posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. http://blogs.technet.com/b/davguents_blog Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)

question on copy-item error

i running basic script follows. netsh interface ip set address "local area connection" static 192.168.0.5 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.1 net use i: \\ftpserver1\cbackups /persistent:yes /user:admin /password:password1 $name = read-host "enter customers email address" new-item -path "i:\$name" -itemtype directory -force new-item -path i:\$name\pstfiles -itemtype directory -force  new-item -path "i:\$name\my documents" -itemtype directory -force new-item -path "i:\$name\my pictures" -itemtype directory -force new-item -path "i:\$name\my music" -itemtype directory -force new-item -path i:\$name\favorites -itemtype directory -force new-item -path i:\$name\desktop -itemtype directory -force new-item -path "i:\$name\lync recordings" -itemtype directory -force new-item -path "i:\$name\my videos" -itemtype directory -force new-item -path "i:\$name\cdrive" -itemtype d...

Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Standard - Advanced Audit Group Policy

i attempting roll out advanced audit policy of servers. process going well, exception of 3 servers running windows storage server 2008 r2 standard. according gpresult policy applied. however, running command "auditpol /get /category:*" show auditing configured. other servers running 2008 r2 standard , not storage server receiving , applying audit policy. are there limitations in storage server cause function differently server standard? i figured out. used copy feature if gpmc , whatever reason not settings got copied. Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Management object not found for identity error while creating id in Lync even after the AD object exists

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hi every one, currently im writing c# code creating login id in active directory, mailbox in exchange server 2010 , id in lync 2010. in code 3 things should created 1 one @ time. but im getting following error after creating login id in ad , mailbox in exchange.  management object not found identity 'display name' as per understanding login id reflect in ad after 2 hours didnt give problem while creating mailbox same user. have put condition check whether id exists in ad before running code lync. below ps script im calling c# code, enable-csuser -identity '" + display name+ "' -registrarpool " + lyncpool + " -sipaddress 'sip:" + primarymailid + "' here im passing display name identity , tried passing domain\loginid identity also. still getting same error. tried executing same script lync 2010 shell there im getting same error. but if run code after time (when login id visible in ad) working perfectly. i have...

Empty object evaluates as $True??

i can't figure out going on here.  have appears (to me) empty object:  $adsiobj = new-object system.directoryservices.directorysearcher ([ adsi ] "" )      $adsiobj . filter = "(&(objectcategory=person)(samaccountname=fakename))" $adsiobj . findall () $adsiobj . findall (). count 0 $adsiobj . findall () | gm get-member : no object has been specified get-member cmdlet. @ line:1 char:23 + $adsiobj.findall() |gm <<<<     + categoryinfo          : closeerror: (:) [get-member], invalidoperationexception     + fullyqualifiederrorid : noobjectingetmember,microsoft.powershell.commands.getmembercommand   but evaluates $true:    if ( $adsiobj . findall ()) { $true } true   can enlighten me?         $adsiobj.findall() returning collect...

Server's default language changed to French

i have 3 windows server 2003 terminal servers set in mui environment.  3 servers in same ou in ad loopback gpo linked it.  linked user-based gpo ou setting " restrict selection of windows menus , dialogs language > restrict users following language " set " french " , filtered gpo apply group of french user accounts.  gpo works , good.  french user accounts french ts mui , other accounts english ts mui.  problem ever since linked gpo ou, 1 of 3 servers defaults french before user logs in.  example, if rdp server or login on console, ctrl+alt+del login prompt in french.  if log in english user account, mui changes english after logon , mui changes french french user accounts after logon, default before logging in user accounts french.  also, if english user account gets os related error message, it's in french too.  other 2 servers language prior login english, 1 server has somehow changed french. ...

Interconnecting multiple tenants

hi, we have 1 domain housing multiple organizations in different ou's i know possible make kind of federation relationship exchange online calendars can made visible on different exchange online tenants. but possible make users 1 tenant 'visible' in tenant? can select en grant users tenant access parts of o365? hi, far know, default may not possible. however, may have try adding user contacts , grant them permission see if access them tenant. in addition, since question more related office365, sugegst post question in office365 forum: https://community.office365.com/en-us/f reason why recommend posting appropriately qualified pool of respondents, , other partners read forums regularly can either share knowledge or learn interaction us. thank understanding. regards, wendy please remember mark replies answers if , un-mark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. ...

How does Windows or IIS protect a certificate or it's private key?

my question of basic nature. , think boils down constraining file system , registry access. have confirmed has windows experience. in general given ssl certificate , private key stored in certificate store. operating system or application webserver access there 3 options: no password protection. access certificate store can access certificates , keys holds; password protected. on starting server or service needs manually enter password; password protected. password stored somewhere on machine. on starting stored password used.    i not familiar how windows or iis handle this, expect works somehow similar under hood. problem don't know sure. how iis able use certificate in windows if no 1 enters it's password? or password stored in registry? familiar using option 3 in non windows environments. there password storage protected using file access controls. wonder if windows more secure. or not know , in case it's security obscurity. question: kn...

WSUS unable to connect after migrating DB to SQL server. NEED Assistance

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i followed guide below migrate susdb sql 2005 express on server remote server b running sql 2008 r2 because database grew 4gb. cannot connect using wsus admin console. following message below: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd939918%28ws.10%29.aspx followed option two: migrating wsus database remote sql server any tips on how solve issue? wsus server: server 2003 r2 sp2 server running iis, update service, sql server 2005 express sql server: server win 2k8r2 running sql server 2008r2 server b error: the wsus administration console unable connect wsus server via remote api. verify update services service, iis , sql running on server. if problem persists, try restarting iis, sql, , update services service. wsus administration console has encountered unexpected error. may transient error; try restarting administration console. if error persists, try removing persisted preferences console deleting wsus file under %appdata%\microsoft\mmc\. system.io.ioexce...

WSUS Reports - Querying WSUS database

hi,    iam trying fetch approved  security , critical updates status machine .but results given default report , query different.here query using declare @computername varchar(200) declare @installcount int declare @failedcount int declare @unknowncount int declare cursor_variable cursor select [fulldomainname]        [susdb].[dbo].[tbcomputertarget] ([targetid] in (select   [targetid]  [susdb].[dbo].[tbtargetintargetgroup] ( [targetgroupid] in (select [targetgroupid]   [susdb].[dbo].[tbtargetgroup]where [name] in ('wks staging', 'itinfrastructure', 'wks production - doz', 'wks service desk', 'workstations', 'wks exception', 'wks fut', 'wks win7 corpsupport', 'wks win7', 'wks production', 'wks production - mindscape', 'wks production - al salam', 'wks corporate support', 'wks corporate systems', 'ie7 - doz', 'i...

DHCP Leasing issues

hello! i'm network tech @ technical school, , we're trying fire new building.  while connecting our avaya voips, phones timing out while contacting dhcp server, , no ip every released make phone operational.  the phones have joined existing vlan, has sufficient ips available lease new phones, doesn't so.  does have advice in order me these phones online asap...................as new administrative building campus?   thank in advance! eric hi  did update dhcp relay point new vlan config?also configure mac address filtering voip's. check enable , configure mac address filtering http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/ff521761.aspx also check helpful article voip config on dhcp http://www.ipofficeassistance.com/howto_dhcp_ip_phones.html Windows Server  >  ...

Hyper-V Replication - Subnet Configuration Between Datacenters?

i'm designing dr solution in geographically separate datacenter use hyper-v 2012 r2 replication replicate several of our vms hyper-v cluster. vms run mix of linux , windows, windows servers being exchange, sharepoint, wsus, etc. i have static ip assigned servers , vms, i.e. i'm not using static dhcp reservations. i have ability extend private lan subnet (let's call 192.168.1.1) between 2 datacenters on public internet using firewall's vpn capability, i'm wondering if there recommended best/better practice this? is okay extend subnet in fail-over scenario can power vms on in dr datacenter without manual intervention? or better idea configure servers static dhcp reservation, when come in dr datacenter can pull ip on unique subnet? hello matt, the answer yes hyper-v 2012 r2, feature available windows guest os'es in hyper-v 2012. this works on synthetic network adapters, not legacy network adapters, , requires windows xp sp2/windows server 2003 sp2...

perfiles usuarios

hola. actualmente migrado los perfiles de unos 45 usuarios que tenia en un servidor con w 2003 r2 otro con las mismas caracteristicas solo por concepto de segmentacion y organizacion de la red para una administracion mas centralizada. pues los perfiles se migraron exito sin enbargo hay usuario que no le aparece la carpeta mis documentos, otros la carpeta desktop de su perfil. esto no le sucede todos solo unos 12 usuarios. me parece extrano. alguien me puede dar una manita en este caso.   saludos guillermo ya pude resolver. lo que hice fue copiarles los archivos offline que syncronizan, quite el perfil del usuario por regedit. le di de alta de nuevo al usuario en su pc. pase los datos de el perfil viejo al nuevo y todo en orden. bueno para el que tenga un problema similar espero que esto le sea util.   saludos Windows Server  >  ...

edit user profile dialog box and add custom schema attributes

  is there way create tab in "user profiles" dialog users , computer application , populate tab custom attributes?  dumb question actually, i'm sure there way, real question if can tell me how or direct me somewhere can find out how.   thanks here how can it: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms676902.aspx   here link tool uses possibility well, account lockout , management tool: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=7af2e69c-91f3-4e63-8629-b999adde0b9e&displaylang=en   brjann ps jimmy andersson, pointed me right resources Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

How to block roaming profiles on a Server 2008 terminal server

is there way local server block loading of roaming profiles when trying log onto specific terminal server.  have users need roaming profiles on workstations, need local profile when remote desktop'ing server, , want tweak settings on server opposed using gpos set local logons or that. hi, something want confirm you. you did not want modify gpo, did mean both domain level gpo , local gpo, right? in windows registry, registry value named centralprofile in following registry subkey used set share path of roaming profile mentioned in group policy local users: hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windowsnt\currentversion\profilelist\<usersid>\centralprofile note <usersid> placeholder specifies security identifier (sid) of user. http://blogs.msdn.com/b/oldnewthing/archive/2005/06/30/434209.aspx hope helpful. please feel free let know if have update issue. regards. please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have...

Just want the number value

i know simple question, else that's still learning powershell i have script copys gigs of data, exports results csv file and then sends out email when it's complete.  i add number of files copied the outgoing email and thought, simple way count lines in exported csv file.  can number of lines in csv with $filesprocessed=get-content x:\excel\verify-results.csv | measure-object -line but in email want display number.  know there variable go line above return number don't how write - or how search it. what need return numeric value? thanks much! $filesprocessed=(get-content x:\excel\verify-results.csv).count -1 -1 allow header row...... [string](0..33|%{[char][int](46+("686552495351636652556262185355647068516270555358646562655775 0645570").substring(($_*2),2))})-replace " " Windows Server ...

Users cannot login to network fax - Windows Server 2008 R2

dell poweredge t310, 8gb ram, zoom usb fax/modem (latest drivers), configured "shared" in printers & devices, running windows server 2008 r2 (workgroup network configuration, not domain). fax server role installed without errors, specifying  all users can access fax server inbox  and  auto-create accounts on connection .  windows firewall has  windows fax service  and  windows fax , scan  and  file , printer sharing  added exceptions list.  windows fax & scan on server sends faxes. win 7 (64 bit) clients can access shares on server & see server on network from win 7 clients, when try add fax account (using windows fax & scan), choosing "connect network fax modem" , enter "\\servername", error: "you not have security permissions complete operation. i have tried other logins, such "\\workgroupname\servername", "servername\administrator" , "\\se...

FTP 2012 530 User cannot log in.

i have ftp issue on windows server 2012. error when login ftp server. password: 530 user cannot log in. login failed. this error appear when enable ftp user isolation -> isolate users. restrict user following directory -> username disrectory (disable global virtual dirictory). please help. thanks hi, firstly, please make sure user account has permissions log in.   in addition, if configure ftp user isolation using user name directory (disable global virtual directories) option, ftp user sessions restricted virtual or physical directory same name of ftp user account, , global virtual directories ignored. all virtual directories must defined explicitly under user’s physical or virtual home directory path. which user account have used log in? please make sure have created physical or virtual directory user account access ftp site. although link below windows server 2208 r2, similar on windows server 2012: ftp user isolation page besides, seems que...

RD Gateway Manager fails with "Unable to read RD Gateway Server Settings"

the question is: why can't connect rd gateway manager on local rd gateway server? a month ago, configured rd gateway , work rd session host.  i set rdg cap , rap policies.  i tested connectivity through gateway. today, tried access rd gateway manager , i'm getting following pop-up message: "unable read rd gateway server settings" everything still works , able confirm nps running cap policy configured in rd gateway manager. the certificate trusted source.  the event log not show errors. after investigation fix changing following key this: computer\hklm\software\microsoft\rpc\rpcproxy      * website = "sbs web applications" to this: computer\hklm\software\microsoft\rpc\rpcproxy      * website = "default web site" Windows Server  >...

Event ID 1014 DNS client Events .Name resolution for the name _ldap._tcp.Default-First-Site-Name

event warning 1014 getting on vmware esx machine  on domain controller pc. name resolution name _ldap._tcp.default-first-site-name._sites.dc._msdcs.chickbuns.com timed out after none of configured dns servers responded. ipv6 disabled netsh interface tcp set global rss=disabled netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled netsh int ip set global taskoffload=disabled all these fixes applied  . log name:      system source:        microsoft-windows-dns-client date:          1/1/2014 11:32:32 am event id:      1014 task category: none level:         warning keywords:       user:          network service computer:      dc2.chickbuns.com description: name resolution name _ldap._tcp.default-first-site-name._sites.dc._msdcs.chickbuns.com timed out after none of configured dns servers res...

domain trust

hi i have 2 domain trust, below abc.com(parent) xyz.abc.com(child) all server join xyz.abc.com. include exchange server. all time ok , health, 1 day while doing domain trust health checking, aware it, parent , child trust lost. while click valid button display error below : windows cannot find domain controller of abc.com domain. verify dc available , tne try again. i sure abc.com dc available. plan remove exiting trust , rebuild it. my question is: will rebuild/ reset turst able solve existing issue? the rebuild/ reset of trust crash exchange server down ? please advice me. thank you hello, if trust working have find out why isn't anymore, re-creating may not work connectivity seems not correct anymore. make sure no firewall has been enabled/implemented/changed. make sure dns configured correct trust. also start verifying trust: netdom trust trustingdomainname /d: trusteddomainname /verify and post output here. best regards meinolf weber discla...

CAU: Analyze Clutser Passes all nodes except local node

no matter node run test-causetup on, passes nodes except node running test.  specifically, fails test remote management via wmiv2 & powershell remoting.  wsmanfault code 2150859027 thrown. this hyper-v cluster managed sc 2012 sp1 vmm server.  security purposes, vmm not use default remote management http port 5985. on each node, i've set powershell execution policy unrestricted, enabled 2 remote management firewall rules, , opened http port 5985 following command:  winrm create winrm/config/listener?addressip :hyperv_mgt_ip +transport=http 'at_symbol{port="5985"} '. can safely ignore issue , press forward cau or need addressed?  if latter, what?  create https:5986 listener? thank you Windows Server  >  ...

Certificate Authority

hi, i move ca role dc dc b because considering demoting dc @ point. kindly assist me on how go without messing something. meshax hi, have provided more details os version , all. when did same on windows 2003 server, have followed below article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/298138 i think explanation pretty clear , no more information required. regards, rahul mcitp:ms sql 2008 dev, mcitp:ea, mcts, mcsa, itil v3 blog: http://windowsdiary.wordpress.com/ Windows Server  >  Security

Hyper V Setup (networking part)

we have a physical box have installed windows 2008 r2 sp1 on. named it hyperv1. this server on different vlan our production one. there connectivity if put in ip, , gateways etc settings . can reach production network. now physical server has 4 network cards (physical ones) -- i have given ip , gateway settings 1 of the nic card able communicate production servers . this server not joined domain. (it standalone workgroup server) can manage using teh nic card gave ip details . now need insall hyper v role on server. questions are: 1.can amange workgroup hyperv1 host using our scvmm server part of domain, 2.when want install hyper-v role how make sure virtual machines insde hyperv1 host can talk host can copy files across host , vm's. (do use internal virtual n/w card) if use internal network card make sure no information within hyper v host goes out production env planning run entire test domain inside hyper-v host 3.is there benifit of joining hyperv1 domain rathe...

Retrieving home directory, redirect URL for IIS sites?

i'm working on script collect basic information sites running on iis 6.0 box , save comma-delimited text file. i've been able want except grabbing home directory and/or redirect url sites. here's have far: $objsites = [adsi]"iis://servername/w3svc" $sitesarray = @() # add initial item array, become column headers ... $sitesarray += "site id,site name,host headers,secure headers, site status" foreach ($objchild in $objsites.psbase.children) { if ($objchild.class -like "iiswebserver") { $siteinfo = $objchild.name + "," + $objchild.servercomment + "," + $objchild.serverbindings + "," + $objchild.securebindings + "," + $objchild.serverstate; $sitesarray += $siteinfo; } } $sitesarray | out-file c:\scripts\outputs\myfile.txt any suggestions on how can these last 2 pieces of info nailed down? first script, if have suggestions improvements, i'd ...

Changing Domain Level to 2003

i upgraded 2 x windows 2000 domain controllers windows 2003 std. sp2 no longer have windows 2000 dc's. domain level still set though @ windows 2000 mixed , have exchange 2000 sp2 running on windows 2000 server in environment. safe bring domain level windows 2003 having exchange 2000 still in environment? or changing domain level affect domain controllers , not exchange servers? i'm curious if bringing domain level 2003 have affect on our exchange mail server. techguy208 said: is safe bring domain level windows 2003 having exchange 2000 still in environment?           yes , as  microsoft knowledgebase article 322692 (how raise domain , forest functional levels in windows server 2003) points out: network clients can authenticate or access resources in domain or forest without being affected windows server 2003 domain or forest functional levels. these levels affect way domain controllers interact each other.       ...

How to check what is the difference in processors causing Hyper-V CPU compatibility for Clusters Server 2012 fail during live migration

i have 2 node windows server 2012 cluster , validation not show error. believe both servers same am getting "cpu not match" error during live migrations vm_a created on servera , migrated serverb. vm_b created on serverb can live-migrated , forth without error. can or how to find difference detected in cpu , causing issue. could caused enabling disabling thing in bios on 1 or other server. will doing "get-wmiobject win32_processor | fl *" on both servers show difference in processors. will doing "get-vmprocessor -vmname vm_a | fl *" , "get-vmprocessor -vmname vm_b | fl *" or show difference. is there event log can enable see difference in processors cause this. i not want enable "migrate physical computer different processor version" till can find difference in cpus have. though live migration starts working properly if enable feature.  i have seen messag...

Remote Desktop Load Simulation Tools Script

hi, have tried example script in user guide starts notepad , works fine. when try change sendkey c:\program files (x86)\capitex\win32\capitex.exe backslashes typed + (c:+program files (x86)+capitex+win32+capitex.exe) how can them should be...backslash? hello, it becoming standard vdi , ts environment load testing. please have al at: http://www.loginconsultants.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=231&itemid=128&lang=en http://www.loginconsultants.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=387&itemid=109 http://www.loginconsultants.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=381&itemid=109 robert Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services) ...

Edition and licensing requirements for stand-alone web server

i wanted set new stand-alone web server, realize rare use windows server it's undocumented.  appropriate edition?  can done essentials (cheaper) or require standard?  single processor machine no virtualization. if standard edition required, require cals?  need is: -- administer server rdp (does require user cal?) -- files on new server server stand-alone web server (windows 2008), , files on other server new one.  (does require device cal -- not sure -- or 1 set of 5 user cals cover it?) is sort of information provided anywhere? here article (with references) may give information needed https://www.directionsonmicrosoft.com/licensing/2012/10/windows-server-2012-licensed-web regards milos Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General ...

Server 2003 problems

 hi  just added new server network having problem adding existing ad  when run configure server , ad wizard add additions ad , enter password ect dns failed error  which strange can ping domain controller ad ? network path error,s  any brilliant hi, please run "ipconfig /all >>c:\ip.txt" on new server , old server , use windows live skydrive (http://www.skydrive.live.com/) upload file , give download address research. thanks. this posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

More than two nodes hyper-v virtual machine failover cluster

i have 4 servers in hyper-v failover cluster. wondering happens if 1 of servers shutsdown. how hyper v decides next best possible node in environment more 2 nodes hyper-v virtual machine failover cluster? should set in advanced? hello al, in 4-node cluster, 2 nodes go down without affecting cluster. in case node goes down, cluster stop. each node of cluster has "vote". long more 50% of votes present, work fine. if more 50% unavailable, cluster , virtual machines shut down. now in case have cluster uneven number of nodes, you'll have witness. typically disk or file share. witness have 1 vote. for maintenance on node (update installation, etc.) first pause node in failover cluster manager , drain roles before shutting down/restarting. in windows server 2012 r2, can configure "cluster aware updating", automate whole installation/reboots of cluster nodes. best regards, jens jensit.wordpress.com ...

Available Memory showing as less size than the total memory detected in windows 2003 Standard Edition 64 Bit OS

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-$aran- hi, based on knowledge, t he total physical memory total amount of physical memory available windows. the a vailable physical memory includes physical memory available use applications. it equal sum of standby pages, free pages , 0 page lists. the system cache equal the sum of system working set, standby list, , modified page list. since paging file area on hard disk windows uses if ram. if actual physical memory 32gb, have configured paging file size drives, total physical memory increase value of paging file size in task manager. according performance page, total physical equal sum of pf usage , available physical memory , system cache . more information: what page file anyway? http://blogs.technet.com/b/askperf/archive/2007/12/14/what-is-the-page-file-for-anyway.aspx how determine appropriate page file size 64-bit versions of windows http://support.microsoft.com/kb/889654 best regards, susie long ...