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Server 2012R2 Hyper-V Are the VDI machines of a collection always running

hello i got windows server 2012r2 hyper-v cluster run windows 8.1 guests on. if create collection 10 guests, these machines running? or can configure 2 machines running , when a user is connecting running  guest, one more guest started ready next user? thanks answer, juerg if vms highly available - definition failover clustering attempt keep them running. unless management layer powers them off properly. i guessing msft vdi question @ root though. brian ehlert http://itproctology.blogspot.com learn. apply. repeat. Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

more than one GC Server

i'm getting error on of gc server. eai-pdc root server.   event type: error event source: ntds replication event category: ds rpc client event id: 1645 date:  3/23/2010 time:  11:22:40 am user:  nt authority\anonymous logon computer: eai-pdc description: active directory did not perform authenticated remote procedure call (rpc) domain controller because desired service principal name (spn) destination domain controller not registered on key distribution center (kdc) domain controller resolves spn.   destination domain controller: 99f0c9ff-5e27-45eb-9fe8-fba45ff9b2c0._msdcs.eafg.local spn: e3514235-4b06-11d1-ab04-00c04fc2dcd2/99f0c9ff-5e27-45eb-9fe8-fba45ff9b2c0/eafg.local@eafg.local   user action verify names of destination domain controller , domain correct. also, verify spn registered on kdc domain controller. if destination domain controller has been promoted, necessary local domain controller’s computer...

Windows Search does not display the correct results

when searching file a-123456.dft searching 123456, not see results.  the results return a-123456.pdf , other similar files not display files a-123456.dft , a-123456.dwg in same search path.  all file types being indexed unclear why these results not displayed.  if search a-123456, results displayed correctly.   might try; *123456*       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows server] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

NPS on DC recommended?

we have 2 nps servers on own windows 2008 r2 vm's in cluster not domain controllers. moving forward want rid of current nps servers because windows clustering work had use raw device mappings (rdm's) , caused nothing issues. i'm planning build brand new 2012 servers nps, should promote these dc's once migrate our existing pdc , other dc's 2012?  or best have nps role on own servers without being domain replicas? we have 500 wireless access points talking existing nps servers 7500 users in total. hi, you may install nps on domain controller, in order optimize nps authentication , authorization response times , minimize network traffic. to balance load of traffic, install nps radius server on of domain controllers. next, configure 2 or more nps proxies forward authentication requests between access servers , radius servers. next, configure access servers use nps proxies radius servers. here suggestions best practices nps , reference: https://technet...

Start -> Run -> mstsc ERROR "unable to open connection file Default.rdp"

windows server 2008 datacenter 64bit. i created custom remote desktop file earlier week , ever since when launch remote desktop using run command error saying unable open connection file - c:\users\administrator\documents\default.rdp the connection file exists in path specified, isn't hidden or read only, i'm logged in administrator , have full control permissions file , system. if browse default.rdp , double click same error message. to create custom remote desktop file did follows; start -> run -> mstsc -> clicked options button ->changed settings under tabs way want them -> clicked save -> pointed desktop this more of nuisance else i'd fix it. have idea why i'm getting thise error? teenage angst has paid of well, i'm bored , old. hello,   can remotely connect computer, without saved rdp file, using remote desktop connection?   would please try following steps see if problem remains?   1. create user, , log on computer newly created...

How to centrally deploy site to zone mappings for IE11 on Windows Server 2008 R2

hello everybody, in 2008r2-based network, classic policy in user settings administrative templates setting site-to-zone mappings not work more (as announced, if remember correctly). workaround using group policy management on windows 10 client rsat installed , using preferences. tried today @ customer's site, however: a) settings can added ie 10, not specially ie 11. should ie 10 settings work on ie 11 (running on 2008 r2 terminal servers)? b) can set many things in internet settings preferences. however, "sites" button site-to-zone mapping disabled, cannot enter entries. why? what supported way deploy site zone mappings many users on windows server 2008 r2 terminal servers please? best regards, stefan falk hi stefan, a) you download ie11 administration templates (adm file) from: http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=40905, , far know, chose ie10 works. b) please have try deploy registry keys site zone mapping using group policy pre...

taskbar and start menu is missing in windows 2008 server

hi guys, taskbar , start menu missing in windows 2008 server, have tried opened explorer.exe no luck taskbar doesnt show up. logged in server safe mode no luck. please help. thanks! kiran raj hi, enter system, press win +   r  to open run , type cmd and press enter. type sfc /scannow check , repair system files. or, undo change made before problem happened. restore server available backup. 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  >  Windows Server 2012 Essentials

Multiple Static/Public IP's in one domain

hi there   this basic setup:   internet   || linksys router ip 41.xx.xxx.xx   ||  windows 2008 server ip 41.xx.xxx.xx domain.local   || 3com 24port gigabyte switch   || 12 lan pc's using dhcp & 1 windows 2008 server terminal service using ip 41.xx.xxx.xxx     i have  a basic windows 2008 server public static ip assigned block of 5 assigned isp.  i have used 2 of these addresses 1 on router , 1 on server wan card internet connectivity.  now want use second public ip inside domain on second server terminal services needs accessible internet.  everytime put in next available ip not want connect. please tell me right way set up, ive tried many different variations ip addresses.   thanks cathy       ok, scenario, need install rras on server , configure nat.  in rras configuration, you'll need create inbound rule maps 1 of hte public ips privat...

create object wih limitation

i want add object limit users, users won't object. object change value on registry data. how doing limitation. thank you am 04.12.2016 um 11:36 schrieb ventacruzl: > how doing limitation.   eg user security group   mark -- mark heitbrink - mvp group policy - cloud , datacenter management   homepage:  http://www.gruppenrichtlinien.de - deutsch aktuelles: https://www.facebook.com/gruppenrichtlinien/   Windows Server  >  Group Policy

How do RRAS, DNS, and DHCP work together?

hi all, having trouble host name resolution in vpn setup vpn, , need help. don't seem understand how rras, dns, , dhcp work in vpn environment. have few client machines @ home need connect work network. (our network servers in co-location facility, , accessed remotely via vpn.) each of home clients can connect vpn, having issues name resolutions cross 'vpn boundary': none of network servers can correctly resolve vpn client ip addresses, , vpn clients can resolve couple of network server ip addresses. my configuration: server1 dc, , win2k3 sp2 x32 box running dns , dhcp. server2 rras + hyperv server, , win2k8 r2 x64 box. server 2's rras configuration includes ipv4 routing both lan , demand-dial, ipv4 remote access server enabled, ipv4 forwarding , broadcast name resolution enabled, dhcp relay agent enabled , pointing dc. client1 windows xp sp3 workstation, , client2 win2k3 x64 server. servers 1 , 2 run on local network 192.168.0.0; clients 1 , 2 run on same rem...

Deploying Server 2012 with DNS role using WDS and answer file

i want deploy image using wds on server 2012. using answer file unattended installation little touch possible. answer file works great can't auto-logon work , firstlogoncommand run. added components\7 oobesystem\amd64_ microsoft-windows- shell-setup _neutral\firstlogoncommands answer file using windows image manager , added these values:       commandline = powershell -command install-windowsfeature dns –includemanagementtools -includeallsubfeature -restart     description =install dns server     order = 1   then did auto logon located @ components\7 oobesystem\amd64_ microsoft-windows- shell-setup _neutral\autologon , added these values:       domain = contoso      enabled = true     logoncount = 1     typed password     username = administrator   these 2 components alone don't work. installs server 2012 ok , bypasses ...

Urgent please: Clients log onto servers outside the collection??

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hi, here's network: "collections" host servers: svrds1 svrds2 svrds3 i've created selection "mycompany" server: svrds1 if use webaccess , click "mycompany" rd icon, "remote computer" round-robin name "rd.mycompany.com" - when connect, end @ svrds2 eventhough collection contains svrds1 ... why? other info: clients mixed of win7 , win8.1. all certificates configured wildcard *.mycompany.com certificate (except rdsh servers). thanks. hi, thank posting in windows server forum. windows 7 clients suggest install rdp 8.1.  when configuring rd gateway please check have configured below points. - add required ssl certificate server - create rd gateway-managed groups reference in rd raps - create or tweak rd caps , rd raps - add rd gateway server address rd web access, remoteapp manager , rd connection broker—or pre-created rdp files. apart that, access filtering need create rd ...

Legacy Application Fails While Using User Profile Disks

we have legacy application (not created in house) crashing when attempting save file in "c:\users\%username%\appdata\local\virtualstore\windows" directory.  application states not have "write access create file".  on machine not use upd, physical or virtual, application works expected, able write designated folder mentioned above.  in addition, have attempted exclude folder upd, or include folders except folder, same failing results. is there reason why application not able use folder located within upd?  there fix issue? server 2012r2 virtual desktop collection pool upd stores users settings , data (no exclusions) desktop os: windows 10 hi, does work after grant required permissions? do other ms applications face similar issue? if no, application's behavior is determined by the application vendor/developer, suggest contact them more efficient support.  best regards, amy please remember mark repl...

how to prevent any user to view and read domain.

how prevent user view , read domain. if user setup remote server administrator tools on computer and i want users have delegate control view domain controller. and user dont view , read domain  if user have remote server administrator tools on computer my problem user in domain setup remote server administrator tools in computer can view , read domain want prevent them. except users have delegate control > how prevent user view , read domain.   i understand goal, assume experience not enable to so. removing "global read access" domain users , selectively granting groups not beginners' task.   you might want reading "active directory list object mode".   greetings/grüße, martin mal ein gutes buch über gpos lesen? good or bad gpos? - blog… , if bothers me - coke bottle design refreshment (-: Windows Server ...

Network Access Protection -DHCP on Win 10 9926

is there way add network access protection dhcp components win 10 tech preview (build9926) ? on tue, 27 jan 2015 17:08:02 +0000, rob654 wrote: is there way add network access protection dhcp components win 10 tech preview (build9926) ? since nap deprecated feature starting windows server 2012 r2, not likely. https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn303411.aspx http://windowsitpro.com/blog/3-reasons-why-network-access-protection-being-phased-out paul adare - fim cm mvp bet human brain kludge. - marvin minsky Windows 10 Insider Preview  >  Windows 10 Insider Preview General

XP SP3 client will not detect approved updates

have 2 xp clients updated sp3 using the windowsxp-kb936929-sp3-x86-enu.exe network installation package (file version 6.2.0029.0 (srv03_qfe.031113-0918)). when pcs connect wsus 3.0 server shows several approved updates as not applicable. in wsus console, these pcs show 4 updates installed when know there more packages need installed. 4 updates installed microsoft silverlight(kb957938), update silverlight (kb957938), microsoft .net framework 2.0 (kb829019) , msxml 6.0 rtm security update (925673). one example ie 7 update classified update rollup which approved install deadline has passed. of other xp sp3 clients have accepted update and ie was upgraded. example windows malicious software removal tool - january 2009 (kb890830) approved deadline. steps have taken resolve issue. on pc, stopped au service , deleted software distribution folder. restarted au service , ran wuauclt.exe /resetauthorization /detectnow  thanks, craig ballew _______________________________________________ the con...

Folder redirection problem

in our company have group policy users redirect folder "my documents" file server.  it works fine, several users have issue ( presumably, after small network problems): files (folders) "my documents" dissapeared. these files found in "windows/csc" directory on local computers (after giving owner permissions user folder). what can cause problem? thank in advance. it might due network problems mentioned in question. check machines possible events might provides more details. Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Windows 2016 Preview 5

failed open runspace pool.  server manager winrm plug-in might corrupted or missing. brand new installation win server preview 5.  trying install hyper v manager add server role. this machine hyper v win server 2012 - processor fine. what problem?  know there stuff 127.0.0.1 listener, etc.  totally new installation, not expecting fail.  can hear windows 2016 people; because error reported in win server 2012, etc. in various scenarios.... brand new + clean installation.  should not have happened. hi cprnelia, do mean got error when installing hyper-v manager? have tried powershell cmdlets? https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server-docs/compute/hyper-v/get-started/install-the-hyper-v-role-on-windows-server also run sfc /scannow check if there corrupted system files. best regards, leo please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. ...

File Server Capacity Planning

hi all, i assign replace or upgrade file server used 300 users, 24/7, important documents. current server specs: windows 2008 sp1 dual core 2 gb ram 2 disks raid 0 i have few options in mind ask feedback guys. option 1: using nas scsi support, mount existing server using iscsi initiator option 2: straight replacement using nas qnap proper raid type option 3: upgrade components, processor, ram , raid 10 or 5 , upgrade os windows storage option 4: clustering option 5: virtualize if available hi all, i assign replace or upgrade file server used 300 users, 24/7, important documents. current server specs: windows 2008 sp1 dual core 2 gb ram 2 disks raid 0 i have few options in mind ask feedback guys. option 1: using nas scsi support, mount existing server using iscsi initiator option 2: straight replacement using nas qnap proper raid type option 3: upgrade components, processor, ram , raid 10 or 5 , upgrade os windows storage ...

Win2012 Std Basic Theme Problem !

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hello,  somehow windows basic theme broken, hyperlinks changed yellow, cant event read text on menus. also rdp users have same problem when connect. how can fix ? i installed desktop experience, , aero theme ok on administrator rdp , other users on rdp have same problems.  how can fix windows basic theme (default one) on windows 2012 standard.  thanks. im sorry couldnt find proper solution reintalled server . figure when stop theme services in services.msc basic theme turns normal not on rdp . Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

Error Copying File of Folder - Windows Storage Server Standard (2008, 64 bit)

hi, i having issues hp storage works x1400 running windows storage server standard (2008, 64 bit) . has been updated patches. i have copied data to server, but our users encountering issues when try , copy or move files new server. intermittently, recieve error message title of "error copying file or folder", message saying "cannot copy * filename*: cannot   find specified file. make sure specify correct path , file name." all file , folder permissions ok. can work down lowest point in file structure , copy/move files on network. moving through file structure , repeating process, can copy/move files , folders until getting level 3 levels deep, @ point error? if rdp nas box , copy/move folder nas desktop works fine, it's when copied on network seem see problem. we found post here - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/exchangesvrgeneral/thread/9ef9e938-d2dd-4caf-b67a-86435e2be510 , last entry des...

GPO-preferences not applies to a group in OU, only to users

1. gpo created using user configuration\ prefernces \control panel \ scheduled tasks 2. applied ou containing users , group 3. group contains users in current ou , users different ous. 4. gpo applies users in ou applied not users members of group residing in other ou. resultant gpo not shows gpo neither in applied nor denied users in different ous. why? --- when hit wrong note next note makes or bad. --- miles davis 1. gpo created using user configuration\ prefernces \control panel \ scheduled tasks 2. applied ou containing users , group 3. group contains users in current ou , users different ous. 4. gpo applies users in ou applied not users members of group residing in other ou. resultant gpo not shows gpo neither in applied nor denied users in different ous. why? because that's not how gpo works. gpo linked ou (or ad site, or, domain root), , gpo processed computer objects (or user objects). if gpo contains computer settings,...

DFS error

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hi, while running dfs commands(dfscmd) getting below error system error 8341 has occurred. a directory service error has occurred. also observed there turquoise colored circle on problematic dfs root , there no events in eventlog find issue. any 1 has idea indicates? let me know how enable debug logging dfs. btw, server running win2k3 sp2 r2. thanks, hi hw,   do use frs or dfs-r replicate dfs root , link? in order word, install dfs-r on windows sever 2003 r2 sp2?   could please outline full strings of command input? perform further research, please take screenshot of command line , error message , collect directory service version of mpsreport (mpsrpt_dirsvc.exe) on that problematic server , domain controller. you may send them tfwst@microsoft.com   microsoft product support's reporting tools http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=cebf3c7c-7ca5-408f-88b7-f9c79b7306c0&displaylang=en what have viewed on dfs root turquoise colored circle, same following...

Shorten my script

i have script sets 3 values in intranet sites (via gpo ps1 script) in script,  have had enter same thing each setting. is there way streamline script? [code] $domdomain = "hkcu:\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap\domains" $cocllocal = "hkcu:\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap\domains\dom.local" $bhub = "hkcu:\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap\domains\dom.local\bhub" $cityweb = 'hkcu:\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap\domains\cityweb' remove-item $bhub -erroraction silentlycontinue -recurse remove-item $domlocal -erroraction silentlycontinue -recurse remove-item $cityweb -force -erroraction silentlycontinue -recurse         $doesdomainexist = test-path $domdomain                 if(-n...

Windows KB Failed to uninstall properly - Cant install again

hi guys, i having issues uninstalling kb: we having issues skype prompted me uninstall kb3114351. used command  wusa /uninstall /kb:3114351 /quiet /norestart this has mucked up: the command has removed update control panel believes has gone. cant search it.   when try , reinstall update error: the update installed on system.  so update half there. have been through reg , cleared out remnants of update still thinks there.  wsus thinks still there wont pull update down.  is there place windows update looks see if update still there if remove from?  thanks in advance help thanks! mj hi, please try use command below check updates installed on system: dism /online /get-packages if update still on system, please use following command remove it: dism /online /remove-package /packagename:the name of update find in output of command above best regards. steven lee please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no he...

SSL Cert renewal for AD LDS instance.

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hi friends,   we planning renew ssl certificate our ad lds instance, configured "userproxyfull "and applications used point ad lds instance user authentication through proxy binding.   currently in process identify applications pointed ad lds instance.     we configured field engineering logs , able see 1644, enough,   please let know there way can follow figure-out this. our setup similar below article : http://clintboessen.blogspot.in/2011/04/userproxy-class-and-adam-lds.html ravi ch hi ravi, thanks post. for event id 1644, issue occurs because ad ds or ad lds not correctly use defined indices in ldap query filter when performs search. instead, uses generic index, such dnt_index. to resolve issue in windows 8.1 or windows server 2012 r2, install update rollup 2955164. to resolve issue in windows 8, windows server 2012, windows 7, or windows server 2008 r2, here hotfix available. ad ds or ad...

Error when enrolling ACS CryptoMate64 for Smartcard Logon

i configuring windows 2008 r@ ca domain users can use usb tokens (acs cryptomate64  ) logon domain. when try "enroll on behalf of.." administrator personal container certificates, error  "the signature of certificate cannot verified. 0x80096004 (-2146869244)"  when enrolling smart card logon i have installed midleware associated acs cryptomate64 - http://acs.com.hk/en/products/18/cryptomate64-usb-cryptographic-tokens/ below event id log name:      application source:        microsoft-windows-certificateservicesclient-certenroll date:          4/29/2014 8:58:00 am event id:      13 task category: none level:         error keywords:      classic user:          mydomain\administrator computer:...

Windows button not working

server 2012 r2 -- number of weeks ago now, taskbar windows button stopped working on 1 of our servers after windows update. can click on , nothing happens. hover on , nothing happens. if move taskbar bottom of screen top or either side, button @ least darken when hovering on it, nothing else. everything else seems work ok, there's no quick access of windows button items. i'm using alt-f4 reboot when necessary. has else faced issue? suggestions on restoring functionality? have tried these no success: dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth sfc /scannow Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

user has terminal services profile set in AD user object, can we override this?

using gpo? we need user log windows 7 pc full administrative privs domain account , hardcoded in user object.   want apply when log terminal servers. unfortunately, cannot change configuration - how override when directly tied to user account? thanks   > need user log windows 7 pc full administrative > privs domain account , hardcoded in user > object.   want apply when log > terminal servers. > > unfortunately, cannot change configuration - how > override when directly tied user account? > >   i don't understand question... want user administrator when logging on terminal servers? use restricted groups: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/7833.how-to-make-a-domain-user-the-local-administrator-for-all-pcs.aspx     no not evil, if know doing: or bad gpos? wenn meine antwort hilfreich war, freue ich mich über eine bewertung! if answer helpful, i'm...

Hardware config for upgrading to Win 2008 R2 from 2003

hi we planning inplace upgrade 2003(32 bit) 2008 r2(64 bit). below our current hp blade full configuration. looking @ processor names (x86) in bold below, not sure if supports 64 bit os. our server team says ok. if there problem, how can explain management. ideas? system information: os name microsoft(r) windows(r) server 2003, enterprise edition version 5.2.3790 service pack 2 build 3790 other os description not available os manufacturer microsoft corporation system name amrsomw156 system manufacturer hp system model proliant bl460c g6 system type x86-based pc processor x86 family 6 model 26 stepping 5 genuineintel ~2266 mhz processor x86 family 6 model 26 stepping 5 genuineintel ~2266 mhz processor x86 family 6 model 26 stepping 5 genuineintel ~2266 mhz processor x86 family 6 model 26 stepping 5 genuineintel ~2266 mhz processor x86 family 6 model 26 stepping 5 genuineintel ~2266 mhz processor x86 family 6 model 26 stepping 5 genuineint...

Reverse/Undo Folder Redirection XP

hi all in our environment, have gpo configured have folder redirection of docs folder onto server have decided go away folder redirection , want restore docs data onto local workstation (original path of docs) of xp machine.  have read if gpo created , configured to "redirect folder local userprofile location when policy removed." easy process is not case in our environment.  had created folder redirection gpo decided not select option when creating it.  there proper method of restoring/copying docs folder server local user workstation? thanks binh you can still configure option , benefit it, have ensure each user gets new option logging off , on again: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888203/en-us patrick Windows Server  >  Directory Services ...