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Getting File Size info in BGinfo

hi all, trying file size info of particular file on local drive. adding custom class within bginfo. when choose wmi query can't choose cim_datafile class since win32 query's available. can me out? > when choose wmi query can't choose cim_datafile class > since win32 query's available.   why not? type yor query query field... 1 worked for me in quick test:   select filesize cim_datafile name="c:\\username.txt"   Windows Server  >  Group Policy

MSDTC fail to be online

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hi i have windows server 2008 r2 sql cluster msdtc msdtc offline , cannot online , trace_info] dtconlinethread (d:\w7rtm\com\complus\dtc\shared\mtxclu\src\dtcresource.cpp@563): setting resource files... 00000e10.00000f28::2015/06/05-23:17:07.009 err    [res] distributed transaction coordinator <msdtc-pmdtc>: 06-06-2015 02:17:07:009 : [ e10. f28] 0x800710dc [trace_resource] [ trace_error] dtconlinethread (d:\w7rtm\com\complus\dtc\shared\mtxclu\src\dtcresource.cpp@569): failed create resource files 00000e10.00001508::2015/06/05-23:17:58.845 err    [rhs] s_rhsrpccreaterestype: error_not_ready(21)' because of 'startup routine restype msmqtriggers returned 21.' 000002d8.0000103c::2015/06/05-23:17:58.845 warn   [rcm] failed load restype 'msmqtriggers': error 21. please need help mcp mcsa mcse mct mcts ccna hi, have checked blog post? http://blogs.msdn.com/b/clustering/archive/2013/04/05/10408075.aspx br / jim...

Rename my Forest and Domain Name???

how can rename forest , domain name? james hi  just clarify domain rename operation not supported in microsoft exchange server configured on environment.  for domain rename check article details; https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc738208%28v=ws.10%29.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396 and step-by-step guide ; http://www.rebeladmin.com/2015/05/step-by-step-guide-to-rename-active-directory-domain-name/ this posting provided no warranties or guarantees,and confers no rights. best regards burak uÄŸur Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

DNS Not passing internal traffic to external source

hello, we've had access external website use our company hosted godaddy awhile now.  recently have lost access external website inside our network.  nothing has been changed our dns or firewalls , still have access outside our network; inside our lan having issues.  i checked make sure have host in place both (same parent) , www.  cleared dns cache , cache on computer, flushing dns.  still nothing.  i can run nslookup , goes through, pinging website both server dns on , computer.  am @ loss here.   hi dlinds, check if understanding correct, internal clients use internal dns server resolve website correct ip address , internal clients ping website, while internal clients unable visit website. if understanding correct, please check if http port opened on firewall, check if there proxy between internal clients , website, use ie visit if use third-party explorer visit. best regards, anne please remember mark replies answers if help....

NPS certificates installed automatically on BYODs

hello, i set nps server our wireless authentication. set following policies: 1)user must part of wireless_user ad group 2)computer must have certificate installed (manually installed) it works, discovered when ipad trys connect prompts for  username , password. if user part of ad group , enters username , password certificate automatically installs on device. works android devices well. there way not have certificate pulled down automatic. im new nps , been searching on line hours. thanks, hi, >>if user part of ad group , enters username , password certificate automatically installs on device. what certificate ipad receive? far know, nps can't enroll certificate client. here related article how setup network network device enrollment services. http://blogs.technet.com/b/pki/archive/2012/02/27/ndes-and-ipads.aspx best regards. steven lee please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, ...

Domain Users security group question

hi, what happen if remove active directory user account membership of domain users? impact? thanks! hi, what happen if remove active directory user account membership of domain users? impact? thanks! hi  domain users; group contains domain users. default, user account created in domain becomes member of group automatically. group can used represent users in domain.  the disadvantage removing them domain users cannot access of network resources.( like public printers, file servers, , else may deemed public,etc) this posting provided no warranties or guarantees,and confers no rights. best regards burak uÄŸur Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Word 2010 freezes when opening a file from a share drive

issue:  in our office, 1 user opening document share folder experience microsoft word freezing.  it doesn't display not responding message it doesn't lock , close out automatically it doesn't show behavior typical of issue, doesn't allow user input. can not type, select on menu bar, can not minimize, or close out without using task manager. you can move mouse around, appears frozen.  everything else works, , nothing shows in event viewer.  issue intermittent i have been able duplicate different documents, multiple times, , variable can determine files open in compatibility mode.  for troubleshooting i've: repaired office deleted word data registry key deleted word options registry key deleted normal.dot file  restarted computer disabled add-ons not sure overlooking , appreciate , support.  some additional information:  office 2010 32-bit windows 7 32-bit hi, how long word 2010 “freeze”? guess may cost time when open w...

DST on win 2012

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hi, should install patch on windows 2012 (domain controller)servers dst changes?  included default?  how check servers won't impacted during dst changes? hello, you can view when dst start clicking @ date/time configuration in control panel.  however can customize dst own date/time refering blog: customize dst time zone configuration across forest gpo customizing dst regards.   mahdi tehrani loves powershell please kindly click on propose answer or mark post , helpfull other poeple. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Choosing a switch for WDS multicast transmission

hi, what type of switch need (what protocols / features need support etc) setup multicasting in wds? any advice appreciated. regards, dylan     http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd637994(ws.10).aspx prerequisites creating multicast transmission routers support multicasting. in particular, internet group membership protocol (igmp) snooping should enabled on devices. cause network hardware forward multicast packets devices requesting data. if igmp snooping turned off, multicast packets treated broadcast packets, , sent every device in subnet. as switch should take, that's highly subjective. 1 person favors hp, other cisco, netgear , on.   kind regards, stephan schwarz.   if 1 of these posts answered question or issue, please click on "mark answer". if post contained helpfull information, please kind click on "vote helpful" button :) ...

can't make changes

i both local admin , domain admin.  if log onto windows 7 workstation has no gpo user settings applied can make change want internet explorer settings.  example: internet options\security tab\local intranet [custom levels] but apply our user gpo of grayed out.  why?  if i'm admin how come can't change this? on local windows 7 worksation have firewalls turned off , not using proxy server. mqh7 hi   but apply our user gpo of grayed out.  why?  >>>> using method grey out trusted sites gui, meaning end user cannot remove or add sites of zones.  so if little more flexible , allow end users edit zones need use alternative method. group policy preferences registry items, check article sample https://blog.thesysadmins.co.uk/group-policy-internet-explorer-security-zones.html this posting provided no warranties or guarantees,and confers no rights. best regards burak uÄŸur ...

Work Folders instead of DFS-R

was interested see if use work folders instead of dfs-r sync folders between 3 locations. site datacenter have folder site b , folder site c site b have folder site b replicates site a site c have folder site c replicates site a users connecting site access files site using namespace users in site b access site b folder locally , site c folder site both via namespace path. users in site c access site c folder locally , site b folder site both via namespace path. i curious if there issues file locking have dfs-r no file locking options.  not mention if file change saved , information sent jet database sync , modifies file can create propblems requiring involved. work folders designed informational worker kind of data , access in client machine file server backend kind of topology. it not designed or tested or supported dfs-r replacement in server-to-server scenario. work folders not have kind of distributed locks , on local machine (regardles...

Forest creation fails on Server 2016 TP3 with DCPromo.General.54

as says in title, logs c:\windows\debug here https://gist.github.com/jcotton42/d79b980a1473769e1511 this happened in tp2, mess active directory [text.encoding]::ascii.getstring([convert]::frombase64string('ww91igvpdghlciboyxzlifbvd2vyu2hlbgwgb3igqymsdqonclrozuntagfycenvbxb1dgvyr2vlaw==')) are adding addomain service feature? if so, known issue , has been resolved in future build. regards, steven graves windows beta support team Windows Server  >  Windows Server Technical Preview

ADCS Installation (Part 13): How to enroll user certificates automatically?

hello everyone, adcs installation offline root ca , online issuing ca servers working. have renewed web certificate on adcs default home page , re-configured htpps. can issue certificates via adcs default home page. have applied gpo enroll computer certificates automatically via gpo. computer certificates enrolled automatically , evidences on online issuing ca server (certificates on ca console). have created gpo set following policies: user configuration/windows settings/security settings/public key policies/autoenrollment settings          enroll certificates automatically enabled.                  renew expired certificates, update pending certificates, , remove revoked certificates enablled                  update certificates use certificate templates enabled user config...

Fix and Migrate or Migrate then fix?

we have rds role installed on windows 2008 r2 domain controller running in "remote desktop administration" licensing mode several per device volume licenses. "remote desktop session host" role service not installed. our original project migrate role server (pref not domain controller). plan below to be followed: 1. install rds role , tools on <replacement server> (non-dc) 2. activate rds role in <replacement server>, microsoft clearing house authorise addition/activation of server. agreement numbers may required. confirm <replacement server> has been added correct security groups (if not add). 3. using rds migration wizard migrate cal’s new server 4. use review configuration tool on <replacement server>, manually specify server name (see step 6 if options greyed out) 5. using rds host configuration mmc select <replacement server> rds license server 6. –option- enable gpo option point correct rd...

Group Policy

i setting redirect documents folder in group policy. @ top of student ou not individual grade level. path individual grade level. path: domain\home\gradex\%username%\documents  there way put a %something%...instead of grade level include grade levels. new @ doing gpos , don't want push "red" button , make huge mistake. thanks yes, %username % way auto user name. can folder redirection if create roaming profile document go shared locaton. link folder redirecton: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc781907(v=ws.10).aspx link roaming profile: https://cloudmithun.wordpress.com/2013/07/04/how-to-create-roaming-user-profile/ mithun dey web: http://cloudmithun.wordpress.com if may give necessary resolution please mark answre. Windows Server  >  Direct...

Using IPSec with DCs

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ws2008 r2 domain; machines ws2008 r2 sp1 or w7 sp1. my first experience domain isolation. i've been piecing info wherever find it. 1 article (on technet, iirc) says exempt dcs authentication, post here-- http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserversecurity/thread/f810651f-c730-4d92-aaa1-1a3246768345 --suggests way @ least ipsec goodness dcs. doesn't give specific instructions how so. post guide, i've set connection rule request inbound , outbound , custom method follows: everything appears function far, design? loose? tight? no need ask if there reason why did in particular...i'm not sure adequately explain it! tell me should have done! did encounter problem? Windows Server  >  Security ...

Non-public hotfixes in public rollups?

situation brief: a windows server product in extended support phase (>10 years). a kb-article documents issue fixed in non-public hotfix (that example patch file x level 4800) a few months later public available security patch updates same file higher patch level, let's 4900. will non-public hotfix included with public security release, or still required contact ms support directly obtain it?   contact local microsoft or microsoft partners. according q&a on ms products support conditions depends on local law , may differ in various countries. non-security hotfixed customer should sign agreement within 90 days after main support phase. regards milos Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum ...

Open file with RemoteApp doesn't work due to an error

hello, i'm here write strange error due platform update. i'll try describe situation in quick , complete way: have terminal server expose remote applications network of hp thin clients (os xp embedded), in there acrobat reader. works fine, application self-signed server, sson enabled, , clients able use applications remotely. in situation had automatically open, thin clients, file without extension acrobat reader. solved problem adding key in registry under classes_root, in fact until days ago able open file (that due reg key associated right application) automatically double click. problem since days hp released update of image of thin clients fix bugs , update software , can't not apply (due company reason). since updated clients wasn't able open file without extension , rdp show me error: rdp file has settings cannot overridden command line. remote connection cannot started know known bug ms suggest fix renaming file, can't it. obvious something, in ...

Can I add one standard node to my datacenter failovercluster

hello, i have 4 heavy nodes windows voses, , want add 1 more little node linux voses. have more redundancy linux voses and access csv. is possible (and/or supported), to add windows 2012 r2 standard node in failover cluster windows 2012 r2 datacenter nodes? best regards, l.h. it accept it, , function, not supported. cluster validation fail. if there issues without immediate answer, product support may ask remove node. if there windows guests in cluster, may have serious licensing considerations face based on you've purchased host. might setting possible owners ensure host can never out of compliance might avoid legal concerns, i'd want actual licensing expert sign off on if me. i'd consider trying 2 little nodes own cluster own csv, if possible. if you're working linux guests, use hyper-v server 2 small nodes , there no licensing concerns. eric siron altaro hyper-v blog independent blog contributor, not altaro employee. solely responsible c...

Errors in the server

hi, getting errors in event log of mi server. knows how fix them? thank you 1st error: "the account current worker process running under not have setcbprivilege privilege, anonymous pssword sync feature , digest authentication feature disabled." source "w3svc-wp" , event id 2266. 2nd error: event code: 3005 event message: unhandled exception has occurred. event time: 09/11/2009 15:23:14 event time (utc): 09/11/2009 14:23:14 event id: 93e085278cd54d579af48d33bf6819dc event sequence: 4 event occurrence: 1 event detail code: 0   application information:     application domain: /lm/w3svc/1/root/validacionservidor-1-129022501873125000     trust level: full     application virtual path: /validacionservidor     application path: c:\inetpub\wwwroot\validacionservidor\     machine name: dolly   process information:     process id: 11120     process name: w3wp.exe     account name: nt authority\servicio de red   exception information:     ...

Powershell Script

i have batch file listed below but, need powershell scrript installs msiexec.msi package current directory , places in specified location? @echo off echo installing time clock... please wait... msiexec.exe /i "%~dp0\tcp60.msi" /quiet installmanager=0 installscheduler=0 installrdt=0 installdatabasemanager=0 installmodulemanager=0 installreportprinter=0 copy "%~dp0\tcpconn.xml" "%programfiles% (x86)\timeclock plus 6.0" /y hi, >>installs msiexec.msi package current directory , places in specified location? you should try one: msiexec /i "msi path" installdir="x:\xxx" /qb "x:\xxx" means location wanted place in. ________________________________________ best regards, cartman please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Wi...

How do I deploy Office 2013 via GPO optionally?

i have office 2010 deployed, , want provide users option upgrade 2013, don't want require  them to.  i have per device licensing.  i want deploy using gpo. deploy office 2013 using group policy computer startup scripts. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff602181.aspx regards~biswajit disclaimer: posting provided & no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. mcp 2003,mcsa 2003, mcsa:m 2003, ccna, mcts, enterprise admin my blog domain controllers inventory-quest powershell generate report bulk servers-lastbootuptime,serialnumber,installdate generate report installed hotfix bulk servers Windows Server  >  Directory Services

SBS 2008 Standard and SQL Server 2005 Standard

i have installed dell power edge t610 64 bit server dual quad core zeon proccessors , 32 gig of ram. run sql server 2005 standard edition application. sbs standard let me install sql server 2005 standard co-exist sql 2005 express installed. any ideas ?  mac mccauslin anmac@sbcglobal.net hi, as the issue more related to sbs server, regarding windows small business server issue, please post windows small business server discussion group. support professionals there better equipped assist you. for convenience, i’ve included link of windows small business server discussion group: discussions in windows small business server general http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs sbs08 public newsgroups https://connect.microsoft.com/cougar/content/content.aspx?contentid=8333 best regards, wilson jia this posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. ...

Troubleshooting/Monitoring Certificates-based IPSEC

hi, could tell me how can monitor , troubleshoot certificate-based ipcsec. did labs explaining deployment of ipsec between dns client et server. see link below : http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee649268%28v=ws.10%29.aspx i completed configuration. but, unfortunately, have no idea of making sure ipsec working fine when configured gpo , ad cs certificates. and, how troubleshoot ? thanks in adavance ! 1- ipsec work between 2 computers, there needs matching ipsec policy configured in both systems. 2- subsystems in windows platform have ability define implicit/automatic ipsec rules, example built-in l2tp/ipsec vpn component. other components might require ipsec still need policy configured in wfas work dnssec , nrpt features mentioning. 3- endpoint in , ipsec connection allowed monitor it's own connections regardless other party. /hasain Windows Server ...

Administrator ID getting locked

hi  we getting following events logged administrator account locked , below event .not able identify fix kindly help    event 1955 active directory domain services encountered write conflict when applying replicated changes following object.   object:  cn=administrator,cn=users,dc=***,dc=com  time in seconds:  0  event log entries preceding entry indicate whether or not update accepted.  a write conflict can caused simultaneous changes same object or simultaneous changes other objects have attributes referencing object. commonly occurs when object represents large group many members, , functional level of forest set windows 2000. conflict triggered additional retries of update. if system appears slow, because replication of these changes occurring.     event 1083 active directory domain services not update following object changes received directory service @ following network address becaus...

Spanning-Tree on virtual switch

hi,  i'm re-configuring the switch-config and wounder if virtual switch in hyper-v should considered switch or host when configure switch. should port on physical switch " spanning-tree portfast", there host @ end, or "no- spanning-tree portfast" when attach switch port ? the virtual switch linking mechanism.  connects physical network card virtual network card in virtual machine. please check similar post trunked , port channelled virtual switch http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverhyperv/thread/b869ce4b-6902-4a94-95a5-1ea8d4b39e77 as far know highly recommended never put trunk port in spanning-tree portfast prevent broadcast storms , cisco switches not put trunk port in portfast mode http://tekgem.wordpress.com/2011/02/23/hyper-v-trunk-ports-virtual-machines-vlans-teaming/   mohamed fawzi | http://fawzi.wordpress.com Wi...

Secure Join Windows 8 presaged machine

hi, i'm trying secuire join  a pc domain not join it, can join pc same credentials after install <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend">     <settings pass="specialize">         <component name="microsoft-windows-shell-setup" processorarchitecture="amd64" publickeytoken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionscope="nonsxs" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/wmiconfig/2002/state" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/xmlschema-instance">             <computername>%machinename%</computername>             <productkey>serial</productkey>         </component>         <component name="microsoft-windows-unatt...

Novell to AD Migration

i have domain east.acme.com novell. need migrate domain extant acme.com ad forest , retain east.acme.com domain name.   does have experience in executing migration? feel have ask before conscript microsoft consulting. hi,   please check whether following links help:   migrating novell netware windows server 2008 r2 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff978897(ws.10).aspx   migration options http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff978907(ws.10).aspx   chapter 3: planning novell windows migration project http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb496967.aspx   thanks. nina 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  >  ...

Move VHD

hi, i have standalone w12k hyper-v server running (w8k r2) vm, on network have 10 node (w8k r2)  hyper-v cluster. question best method move of vms standalone w12k box w8k r2 cluster. all vms vhd , vhdx files , other possible problem w12k box has amd processor , cluster nodes using intel. my original plan copy vhd usb disk , copy cluster , setup via fail on cluster manager.  oh sorry, of course vhdx not vhdt ;) no if copy virtual disk , recreate vms @ 2008 r2 cluster there no compatibility problems different processor versions. regards sebastian Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

cant install wsus 3.0 sp2 on windows 2008

i trying install wsus 3.0 sp2 on windows 2008 , keep saying "iis or additional roles need installed". iis installed .net i trying install wsus 3.0 sp2 on windows 2008 , keep saying "iis or additional roles need installed". iis installed .net here, also, you'll want spend time wsus v3 sp2 deployment guide . lawrence garvin, m.s., mcitp:ea, mcdba, mcsa principal/cto, onsite technology solutions, houston, texas microsoft mvp - software distribution (2005-2009) mvp profile: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/lawrence.garvin blog: http://onsitechsolutions.spaces.live.com Windows Server  >  WSUS

Missing settings available in a regular GPO, when creating a Starter GPO - such as Rename Administrator/Guest account, Restricted Groups

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y'all, i'm looking @ automating gpo creation , try utilize starter gpos common settings done on ous , customize afterwards necessary. i'm not getting concepts right , apologize that. what try achieve rename administrator , guest accounts , set restricted groups. while starting common set of configuration, set on higher level ou standard gpo, want configure these or enable people reconfigure these based on ou requirements. so i'm missing computer configuration : policies : windows settings : security settings : local policies/security options branch when trying edit starter gpo. can point me in right direction? thanks, hh hi, thanks posting in forum. actually, not understand request description. if want rename administrator , guest account via group policy, please refer following article. how to: rename administrator , guest account in windows server 2003 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816109 in addition, refer article below d...

Renaming administrator to localadmin

i have installed windows 2003 server in virtual pc 2007 & 2 windows xp client & created 2003 domain xp administrator need replace administrator localadmin when added domain ? changes need done in ad rename administrator?   thanks- appreciated hi, use group policy security setting " accounts: rename administrator account" there's "how to" here ... http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816109 king regards, john Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Task manager says its update, the .bat file says otherwise.

please help, i've tried listed below , nothing working.  please help, i've tried listed below , nothing working.  going to need lot more info.     regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Server Manager

Microsoft iSCSI Initiator failing to mount drives on reboot

i have windows server 2003 machine using microsoft iscsi initiator connects fujitsu dx80. i've added target uses mutual chap (although result same without chap) , works wonderfully until reboot. have set target persistent , bound volume properly, upon reboot fails mount drive. see few events in system log of particular interest. early on in boot process see this event type: error event source: dmboot description: dmboot: failed start volume volume51 (m:) later on, see couple of times event type: error event source: iscsiprt description: initiator service failed respond in time request encrypt or decrypt data. lastly, , importantly, see this event type: error event source: msiscsi description: timeout waiting iscsi persistently bound volumes. if there services or applications use information stored on these volumes may not start or may report errors. armed knowledge of last event, tried tweak timeouts bit longer. modified the volumeretrycount  t...

Struggling with multiple groups

server 2003 sp2 i have been struggling *days* gpo testing. wanted scenario: apply gpo specific group group1 (not "authenticated users"), deny gpo group2 , domain , enterprise admins. my understanding accomplish by: setting deny "apply group policy" domain , enterprise admin groups , group2, , setting read , apply group policy group1. unfortunately, above not working , group2 continues have policy applied, , i've rebuilt vms 3 times, in case. the deny not overriding should, or expect would. these "just built" vms, find hard believe kind of nesting issue, then, deny supposed override all.  i've played settings authenticated users also. is there known issue unpatched sp2 server?  seems work admin groups, not others...  must able apply/deny gpos non-built-in groups? hi marco, go read: deny   apply gpo: deny and check also can achieve security filtering or can go item label targeting. best practice: how apply...

Server 2012r2 Sysvol/version mismatch

i getting ad sysvol version mismatch installed hotfix rollup kb 2919394 which supposed fix issue.  it didn't resolve problem.  this dc 2012r2 functional level 2008r2.  there 4 other dc's @ level.  is there hotfix coming? hi, does occur on other domain controllers? sysvol replication works windows server 2012 r2? by default, if our domain function level windows server 2008 or above, replication mechanism sysvol should dfsr. in situation, can try doing non-authoritative sysvol restore see whether issue persists. regarding point, following article can referred more information. how force authoritative , non-authoritative synchronization dfsr-replicated sysvol (like "d4/d2" frs) http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2218556 best regards, frank shen Windows Server  >  ...

Sharepoint 2010 - Error update SPFile Property Numeric Metadata

hello. i receive error  "file exception: microsoft.sharepoint.spinvalidpropertyexception"   when i try update spfile.properties spfieldtype  "number" .  have insert value decimal like  "2.5" . hi, it seems issue related sharepoint , noticed had posted same question sharepoint forum. avoid confusion, change status discussion. please focus on post in sharepoint forum. we trying better understand customer views on social support experience, participation in interview project appreciated if have time. helping make community forums great place. Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

WMI request to get clustered Print Server queues

hi guys, i'm working on authoring management pack (mp) scom 2012 print servers , have several questions concerning clustered print servers, clustered print server queues. appreciate if shed light on this. currently print server mp requests print server queues win32_printer wmi branch, works non-clustered queues instances. it looks clustered instances have request branch -  win32_clustershare. wmi request supposed called on target computer (cluster node) , used discover (and result create appropriate objects in scom) queues instances. so have bunch of questions regarding: 1. should "select * win32_clustershare type=' 1 or 2147483649' " requested on each cluster node or something common cluster group (several cluster nodes)?  2. "select * win32_clustershare type=' 1 or 2147483649' " contain enough information describing print queues on cluster / cluster node? 3. win32_clustershare has 2 types might potentially u...

Como empezar certificacion en MCSA en Microsoft Windows Server

saludos todos. soy nuevo y quisiera saber como empezar mi entrenamiento  para esta certifcacion. soy de el salvador y empeze con certificaciones de hp en la empresa que trabajaba, pero ahorita no estoy trabajando y me interesa empezar con esats certificaciones de microsoft. me parece que esta certificacion de mcsa es la mas apropiada para mi ya que me quiero enfocar en ser administrador de sistemas. les agradeceré mucho si me pueden ayudar por favor. primero que nada tienes que tener en claro, que un tema son los cursos o capacitación, y otra diferente es obtener una certificación lo cual conlleva la aprobación de los correspondientes examenes. son cosas separadas, puedes tomar cursos, o ver el material correspondiente, para aprender, y no dar el examen. o rendir los exámenes, sin necesariamente asistir los cursos, y aprobar los exámenes obteniendo la certifiación. para capacitarte existen dos opciones principales, una asistiendo un centro certificado para tomar los cursos esp...

Enrollment Agent - certificate enrollment "on behalf of" using two identical smart cards

i using 2 identical smart cards , 2 identical smart cards readers: 1 enrollment agent , 1 user on behalf of enrollment agent performs enrollment. the certificate user generated on enrollment agent smart card not on user smart card. how enrollment can done obtain desired outcome? hi, how certificate enrollment performed, via certificates snap-in or web enrollment? was there prompt insert enrollee’s smart card install certificate? here related article below deploying smart cards you: deploying smart cards https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd277383.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396 best regards, amy please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . Windows Server  >  ...

Windows 2008 NetSH Global Command - Invalid Registry

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