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Choose RDP Apps or Local Apps

hej hej . .    i have set network rdp environment for assigning applications users. remote applications placed in special folder in start-menu. works (sometimes slow connect) there serious doubts setting environment. on own system have no serious issues, when i'm connected network (local or vpn) but a lot of other users have problems working on remote apps. on system don't have application installed, other users have (most) applications installed on local system. when open word document got question opening remote or local, when not connected on network . .  okay need connection, other users not connected (working abroad/customer site etc)   is there an possibility to automatically choose application (rdp or local) depending on connection ? so, not connected network default local applications  ip adres . . . connected lan or vpn default remote apps . .    thanks in advance       ...

Windows Server 2008 Standard 64bit RAID-1 32bit driver forced & BSOD at boot after dcpromo

 sorry bad englisch, not exist similar forum in german language. this story: gigabyte ga-ma78gm-s2h mainboard sata dvdw , 2x seagate st3750330as raid-1 @ 3gbit sata-ii ncq enabled. i want install windows server 2008 64bit out of action pack on first 100gb partition of raid volume. setup starts mentions have load driver dvdw booting installationmedium from. first thing sounds curious me. ok, try load driver ati sb700 raid controller on mainboard. not possible load 64bit driver! able choose 32bit driver during installtion. tried way. choose 32bit driver dvdw. on next screen raid volumes shown in mask, maybe because of loaded 32bit driver. ok, on went fine. have 3 partitions: c:\ system 100gb, d:\ programme 100gb , e:\ daten 500gb. installed drivers on c:\, programms on d:\ , had ~300gb of data on e:\. now did dcpromo, created directories e:\active_directory\ntds , e:\active_directory\sysvol placed files during installation. after installation forced reboot, fine checkdsk c:\ during reboo...

Server 2008 R2 Event ID 1168 "Internal error: An Active Director Domain Services error has occured"

i'm receiving error in event viewer on 1 of dcs (2008 r2 enterprise) , i'm unable find information on error message.  there way decrypt heck going on? internal error: active directory domain services error has occurred.   additional data error value (decimal): -1032 error value (hex): fffffbf8 internal id: 160207d1 this 1 may help. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/258062       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

No event 6005 on startup

hi all, i want monitor (re)starts of server analyzing event logs , people "look event 6005". indicates start of event log service. did so, server doesn't show event 6005 @ startup. event log service running nevertheless... workstations (windows 7, example) show event... there similar event @ windows server 2012? any hints appreciated! thank much! alex it's same server 2012 , should in system event log. i'd check event log service started. log name:      system source:        eventlog date:          4/19/2017 11:04:32 am event id:      6005 task category: none level:         information keywords:      classic user:          n/a computer:      surface4 description: event log...

ADFS 2.0 Multiple SAML Subject (and URL) for the same ADFS instance

there situation : we have dev environment adfs responds on url "https://adsf-dev/adfs/ls/".  for client want expose environment on internet our domain "adfs-dev" not reachable.  our tech team has created on our reverse proxy/firewall reachable url (https://adfs-dev.ourpublicdomaine.com/adfs/ls).  we rushed "some reason" can't buy domain name , if start new instance of adfs need change applications configurations can't because need applications continue working today. the problem have saml in subjectconfirmationdata contains "https://adfs-dev.ourpublicdomaine.com/adfs/ls" while our adfs need "https://adsf-dev/adfs/ls/". so far had error message (with set command go far) : set-adfsproperties -acceptableidentifiers  https://adfs-dev.ourpublicdomaine.com/adfs/ls  msis3120: subjectconfirmationdata had wrong recipient. expected ' https://adsf-dev/adfs/ls/ '  but received : ' https://adfs-dev.ou...

Windows 2008 Server R2 Std - Best Practice Analyser issue

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i have built new windows 2008 server r2 standard , configured dc. when running bpa following error cannot resolve: issue: the default domain controllers policy not applied ou ou=domain controllers,dc=wright. impact: if group policy settings defined in default domain controllers policy not applied domain controllers, active directory operations may fail. resolution: link default domain controllers policy ou ou=domain controllers,dc=wright default domain controllers policy linked domain controllers ou. have dun dcdiag , failure ncsecdesc dont plan add rodc forest. when run rsop can see domain controller policy has been applied. there can clear error message? hi, regarding current issue, suggest refer following article , similar thread. hope helps. ad ds: default domain controllers policy in domain should applied ou http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff646920(v=ws.10).aspx server 2008 r2 ad ds bpa default domain controllers policy error ...

Import All users and objects of 2003 to 2008

dear all,   we're using windows server 2003. have purchased new server includes windows server 2008 standard. i want copy objects (users(with rights), computers, etc.) 2003 server new 2008 server. we want run both servers. and if migrate 2003 server, using adprep.. changes made clients or server of 2003 server? please suggest. thanks,   hi,   you need promote new server domain controller. ad objects replicated new domain controller old 1 automatically. please refer to:   installing additional domain controller   http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc733027(ws.10).aspx     if unclear, please let know.   regards, bruce Windows Server  >  Migration ...

Scrolling in remote desktop connection

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hello. i`ve installed windows 2008 r2 server, setting file sharing , remote desktop host. there software on 3-4 people work @ same time , decided rdp best way go. it`s huge table tons of rows. the clients use xp, win7 , 1 ubuntu, working great except scrolling part. whenever windows clients use mouse wheel, instead of scrolling through table selects row , when wheel turns row goes up/down ( if they`re using arrow keys ). normally wheel scrolls through table, not row row, when used without rdp works great , ubuntu client has no problems far ( think he`s using remina or ). till i`ve tried rdp 5.2 6.0 , 7 no luck. its lan network, , pcs ok, idea source of troubles ? hi, thanks post. please install latest remote desktop connection on clients. then, try connect server using full desktop rd session, see if issue still persists. description of remote desktop connection 7.0 client update remote desktop services (rds) windows xp sp3, windows vista sp1, , windows vista sp2 ...

How to diagnose unclean shutdown

i have number of seem identical virtual machines on esx running windows server 2008.  after sort of 'event' (hard shutdown of hypervisor), of these vms asking upon startup why shutdown machine.  answer, , seems happy.  go restart vms, , (as expected) ask why i'm restarting. here gets odd... though shutdown part of restart seems go perfectly, upon login system asks why system had been shutdown.  behavior indicates unclean shutdown.  tells me restart, appeared clean, apparently failed along way , therefore didn't clean 2 files tell windows clean shutdown occurred. this 2 part question: - how can 1 tell clean shutdown failed?  (i've combed through event logs , don't see helpful) - has seen , been able fix (nope, no av software or rim software... see various people talking being guilty party)? thanks! hi, i checked errors mentioned in log , here of them: error 12/13/2014 8:27:30 microsoft-windows-grouppolicy 1006 none processing ...

I use WSUS for patching and I never want to see "Install Updates and Shut down"

hi, i use wsus patch win 7 , win 10 machines , control windows update settings gp.  have enabled both of these settings in workstation gp deployed workstations - verified using gpresults: do not adjust default option 'install updates , shut down' in shut down windows dialog box not display 'install updates , shut down' option in shut down windows dialog box on friday night, @ end of day, in office got "install updates , shut down" option before leave.  , on saturday, got option again working @ home.  why doesn't the workstation respect gp setting?  , how can insure 100% of time, users never, never ever see option "install updates , shut down"?  updates configured install automatically @ 3 users have no need install updates @ end of day.   thanks.   hello, which version of wsus ? also, have errors messages in system event log regarding gpos ? regards, gilles tremblay mcse server | desktop | ...

RDS Session redirector is not reditecting to VM Pool

we have setup environment 1 machine. rds-v - rds web access, redirector rdsvh - rds virtual host vm pool has windows xp sp3 3 machine. i have configured unable login vm. shows waking machine. hello,   please try rdc virtual machines directly. in test, virtual pool used, may not know 1 target of problematic access, may need try 3 machines.   if direct access correct, means virtual machines ready virtual host fails redirect access vm. in scenario, please check service remote desktop virtualization host agent on hyper-v host server , try restart it. if not restarted correctly, please restart server , check issue again.   if direct access not successful, need check vm’s status , rds-v configurations in following troubleshooting process: 1. if manually starting the vm the hyper-v host, is it successful? 2. if shutting down vms and restart it, result? besides, we don't recommend to host all the rds roles on when server when using rds-v. may cause virtualization pool fail work a...

Hyper-V and Windows Backup feature without W2008R2 server licence?

hi, i have question licensing hyper-v. if have 4 virtual machines on host windows server 2008r2 enterprise licence, can add windows backup feature on host (without additional licence - because licences used in vms). thank your answer, pavel that sounds correct.  windows server backup capability work ok while using standalone hosts.  when transition cluster, you'll want use dpm or similar.  require license dpm (or system center suite), won't change licensing on host itself.  nathan lasnoski  http://blog.concurrency.com/author/nlasnoski/ Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

Assistance identifying source of WinMGMT handle leak

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hi all, i have windows 2008 r2 sp 1 domain controller has handle leak in winmgmt. have have 15 dcs same build , patch level not experience handle leak. use scom monitoring. i have used information in http://blogs.technet.com/b/yongrhee/archive/2012/06/28/how-to-troubleshoot-service-host-svchost-exe-related-problems.aspx blog narrow cause down winmgmt. currently svchost of winmgmt using around 75k handles, although has been in many hundreds of thousands before. using handle.exe can see 500 of handles of these "event" handles example output handle: c:\users\username\desktop>handle -a -p 2132 | find /c /i "event" 75090   be8: event has got experience identifying source of these wmi event hooks? there way see individual hooks confirm same, , possibly identify scripts causing them? cheers! shane hi , thank posting issue in forum. i trying involve familiar topic further @ issue. there might time delay. appreciate patience. than...

Remote AD Site w/two DC's - Workstations not selecting good DC

we have remote ad site configured 2 dc's/gc's.  1 of dc's went down.  workstations not automatically getting logonserver up. shouldn't workstations pick dc/gc working correctly?  i've been manually changing logonserver when calls. thanks what mean, "manually changing logonserver up."?  clients should using dclocator process track down available dc.  problem happens when users being unable contact dc workstation clients don't have second dns server defined in clients ip properties on network properties on workstation. please post ipconfig /all client having problems. -- paul bergson mvp - directory services mcitp: enterprise administrator mcts, mct, mcse, mcsa, security+, bs csci 2008, vista, 2003, 2000 (early achiever), nt4 http://www.pbbergs.com     twitter @pbbergs http://blogs.dirteam.com/blogs/paulbergson please no e-mails, questions should posted in newsgroup. this posting provided "a...

Active directory schema error

dear all, we have issue regarding active directory user registry. our application wants retrieve user registry active directory,  so after type domain name, username , password domain admin, apps add schema in ad, directly can respons active directory server.  below log configuration                                                                                                           < 3/17/2013 - 8:26:43 pm   ...

Missing VSS System Writer and CAPI2 error in Event Log

hello, i'm having problems making full system backup of windows 2008 r2 x64. looks related missing vss system writer. when i'm running command "vssadmin list writers" there no system writer in writers list , in event log capi2 error (event id 513) showing description: cryptographic services failed while processing onidentity() call in system writer object. details: traversedir : unable push subdirectory. system error: unspecified error <event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event"> <system> <provider name="microsoft-windows-capi2" guid="{5bbca4a8-b209-48dc-a8c7-b23d3e5216fb}" eventsourcename="microsoft-windows-capi2" /> <eventid qualifiers="0">513</eventid> <version>0</version> <level>2</level> <task>0</task> <opcode>0</opcode> <keywords>0x8080000000000000</keywords> ...

Trying to figure out which OS is best for me.

i have few websites built companies , i'm new "server" stuff.  i'm trying put them online, can make necessary changes company wants make.  these sites going temporary, downloaded windows server 2008 through msdnaa.  when these sites ready go up, i'm going purchase copy through ms, along new hardware. i'm using ws2008 @ moment, had 20gig partition it, used leftover space put ws2008 on it. guess last part is, how publish these sites on ws2008?  need go through iis ____?  that's thing find, , each tutorial started going through sucked.  1 through ms website, tells download 2 pages & when go pages...the stuff isn't there.  goes on other stuff. tried apache, kept getting errors while installing on w7.  easier use apache? so...main questions: os or program should use publish websites? can find tutorial shows step-by-step instructions of how publish website os/program of choosing? os-operating system. lot, hope didn't ask many questions...

RDS 2012 in-place upgrade to 2012 R2

hello, we have rds deployment consists of 3 2012 servers: connection broker/licensing server web access/gateway server session host server planning upgrade 2012 r2, order in upgrade servers matter? or can i start whichever server i see fit? i upgraded rdcb/licencing server first, web access/gateway server. rdsh upgrade failed, deployment seems work 2 2012 r2 servers , rdsh 2012. added second rdsh server (2012 r2), replace 2012 failing upgrade. Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

Is it possible to connect two physical NIC's to one Microsoft Virtual Switch?

i acheive failover in virtual machine. scenario this: host server 2 quad-port nic's, 1 branded broadcom , 1 branded intel total of 8 ports. virtual machine connected public lan via dedicated external microsoft virtual switch via physical intel port. physical port on broadcom adapter connected lan host management. if pull cable intel port conected microsoft virtual switch simulate nic failure, network connection virtual machine lost. how can avoid this? ideally done adapter teaming, since have 1 broadcom , 1 intel, cannot done. i'm thinking both physical nic's attached microsoft virtual switch, in turn have connection virtual machine. should 1 physical nic fail, network connection virtual machine still functioning. please advice :-) os: server 2008 r2 sp1, core. /anders hi,   as samir mentioned, choice teaming. however, network teaming provided hardware vendors, may have known, don’t support hyper-v network teaming officially. may contact manufacturer...

Word 2010 Macros won't run after installing Outlook 2013

here i've never run across before.  i'm hoping here knows answer... one of co-workers has office 2010 professional installed , has year or more been running word 2010 using macro opens form additional user input document. for reason cannot understand @ all, loaded outlook 2013 , lync.  after doing this, word document open cannot macro execute command button in document.  macro not fire, speak.  have checked trust center , macro settings @ lowest level.  still not working! i have tried simulate by installing word 2010 on workstation have full copy of office 2013 professional installed.  interestingly enough, similar results occur.  security warning though word 2010 instance has macro security set low, strips out macro altogether.  i'm not interested in finding problem advice on why having problems after adding outlook 2013 , lync.  may related . thanks assistance. robert stroud is location of *.docm trusted locati...

Wanted to know the command to move from GUI to server core in windows Server 2016

 please let know  the command move gui server core in windows server 2016  . hi, windows server 2012/2012 r2, administrator has ability switch between server core , full needed. windows server 2016 tp: unlike previous releases of windows server, choice of server core vs. server desktop experience @ time of installation not convertible other mode. re-installation necessary. reference - installation options windows server 2016 technical preview – more information: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt427865.aspx windows server 2016 installation option changes https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/windowsserver/2015/08/27/windows-server-2016-installation-option-changes/ best regards, eve wang please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server ...

RRAS - Some clients can't access mapped drives over VPN

i have domain setup @ small company. there 2 windows server 2003 ad/dns servers replicating. server1 "primary" domain controller/dns server , server2 "secondary". server2 running rras remote vpn access. i have logon script each user automatically map drives hostname when login domain. mapped drives stay mapped after log out. not deleted. however, i'm having trouble when users take work laptops home , try access mapped drive. example, when connect vpn, can ping the file server called plankton hostname ("ping plankton") and of course ip fine on win xp home system. on win 7 ultimate, cannot ping plankton "plankton". have put in whole fqdn.  "ping plankton.company.com". one user called me last night , said connect mapped drive, showed few folders believe created, , not folders , files on server. tested creating folder on his, , looking folder on connection see files/folders. believe...

Windows 2012 Firewall blocking outgoing access to certain FTP (SSL) clients.

just enabled our windows 2012 firewall, , users started complaining ftp servers no longer accessible.  currently our firewall allows 3 profiles domain,public,and private allow outgoing connections.   after disabling firewall incoming profiles, user able again access ftp server.  i've verified port established when successful port 21 on tcp.  the pfirewall logs don't indicate packets being dropped either.   thanks. hi, based on research, there 2 types of ftp modes. mode have used? in active mode ftp, client connects random unprivileged port (n > 1023) ftp server's command port 21. then, client starts listening port n+1 , sends ftp command port n+1 ftp server. server connect client's specified data port local data port, port 20. in passive mode ftp, client opens 2 random unprivileged ports locally (n > 1023 , n+1). first port contacts server on port 21, instead of issuing port command , allowing server connect data port, cli...

RRAS - Internal Interface Not Available / Non-Operational

i had installed rras , chose custom option. ticked vpn , lan routing boxes. i able establish vpn connection server. @ 1 point lost connection server. now when try connect stays @ screen "verifying user , password" after few minutes try , reconnect. the thing able notice internal interface "not available / non-operational" i have been searching , down on internet , have not been able find answer. have included picture, maybe help. http://archive.bioless.com/vpnerror.jpg any appreciated. anthony henk, i don't think update. had problem so, see, wiped system , reinstalled server 2003 enterprise. immediatelly had same issue. did clean virtual server on machine, same thing. thoughts dhcp, but.... other thought, have no idea go. -anthony Windows Server  >  Network In...

Question in RID role seizing ?

hello i have 3 domain controllers  (windows server 2003 r2) the rid role server holder suffering replication problem , rid role can not transferred to another dc the question if seize rid role dc  necessary re-install original rid role holder or  demote promote the server is enough ? thanks     keep in mind shutting down/reinstalling dc has not been replicating extended period of time delete objects have been created on dc since last successfull replication. might consider before decide proceed... hth marcin Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Joining a workstation to a domain in another netword

is possible join workstation in 1 network domain in (distant) network? if so, feasible, or workstation better served using rds? capt. dinosaur if going have computer joined domain through vpn, keep in mind need dc dns server on computer. means dns traffic going through vpn. can or bad, depending. a better solution use vpn rdp.  keep secure easiest configuration.  if doing home, , have dedicated computer in office use, (or wife, have read other of postings),  rdp computer, , use connect server.  have programs need on anyways, , doing through vpn quick , sure.  if use domain joined computer , open data heavy program (database comes mind) time takes pull data not fast, , detrimental productivity home. Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General ...

error in wsus installation of other site locaton

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dear all, below error getting when installing secondary wsus server @ remote location. please out me. regards jitendra singh 9871615296 rajesh khabar hi, this might due firewall blocking sql tcp port (default 1433) if using remote db, or local instance not running/available if using local or remote database. also check if teh account used access database has teh resuired permissions. mcp/mcsa/mcts/mcitp Windows Server  >  WSUS

Command for remote administration of AD DS

hi, want use mmc remote administration of ad ds server installed on core server. commands use on core server that? dcmod computer? other? thanks arnaud. ps: documentation remote administration of active directory on core server welcome. hi,   i suggest have read of following articles, may helpful you:   server core installation option getting started guide http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=b16f4dc4-a3d3-4dc7-aa51-a1c6728b217a&displaylang=en   manage server core remotely http://windowsmvp.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!80195647fe07388f!588.entry     best regards, vincent hu   Windows Server  >  Server Core

Win2008r2 Storage Server - Problems with SIS?

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not sure if correct forum, has had negative problems enabling sis on 2008r2?  had read problems deadlocks , hotfix( http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2608658), has else seen other issues?  have read people think there higher chance of volume being marked dirty , needed fscheck on boot, bad us, if has seen performance issues or had out of sis please let me know. thanks, dan dan heim hi, please refer following microsoft technet article how troubleshoot sis issue. windows storage server 2008 r2: known issues , updates http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg214171(v=ws.10).aspx regards, arthur li technet community support Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Event 1006, Group Policy

the processing of group policy failed. windows not authenticate active directory service on domain controller. (ldap bind function call failed). in details tab error code , description. the above error showing on exchange mail box server. hi  please check article event id 1006;and find error code same yours follow steps on article event id 1006 https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc727283%28v=ws.10%29.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396 on exchange forum answer technet https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/exchange/en-us/a28a1d65-f822-4722-970e-2973826634a9/event-id-1006-group-policy-processing-failure Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Best way to add Windows Server 2208 R2 to an Existing 2003 Domain ?

hey planning add new server 2008r2 in small organization consisting of 20 30 workstations. need make best decision implement new infrastructure based on details: current infrastructure: clients: 20 25 windows xp , 3 windows 7 workstations. running applications such : - accpac “accounting application” ( stores data on centralized server database using “pervasive sql 2000” ) - xdms “ custom business application technical customer service ( stores data in sql 2005 on centralized server ) - goldmine “ long leader in field of contact management , sales force automation” has shortcut application on workstations desktop that connects server. clients configured static ipv4 addresses (no dhcp) dns pointing the isp’s dns server. microsoft outlook     server: windows server 2003 small business server. this server domain controller ( .local ) (the server , dc in organization) dns server installed.  (which old ...