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Installating Exchange 2010 HA in Hyper V between two Hyper V Host using Vswitch

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"Please wait for the User profile service" - Slow logon

afternoon all, getting on windows 7 machines - seems take age logon , off.  running server 2008r2 , windows 7 machines 64 bit. have roaming profiles setup documents. one thing seem affect size of user's profile documents etc in event log things stands out following: "windows cannot locate server copy of roaming profile , attempting log on local profile. changes profile not copied server when log off. error may caused network problems or insufficient security rights.  detail - logon failure: unknown user name or bad password. "  - under event id: 1521 user profile service i have no idea why states other event logs prior state pc has picked ip dhcp , connected network , has dc's ip etc etc.  also winlogon warnings not info: "the winlogon notification subscriber <profiles> took 71 second(s) handle notification event (logoff)." group policy logs / events show have completed in mere milliseconds so...

Installing a Certificate Server

hello,       have webserver on windows 2003 r2 running on iis. webserver used internal , external users. compnay me have ssl certificate on webserver. i know is 1) it possible have own internal ssl certificate server generate ssl certificates web server internally , externally ? 2) instead of above scenarion how buying certifcate godaddy.com ? thanks hello, i suggest use security forum instead 1 ca related questions: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/winserversecurity/threads best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

SBS 2008 WSUS/Windows update - I'm only getting security updates not software updates

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i', sorry long post. first few words of setup. i'm using sbs2008 mail , web server, have no computers connected or thing else , it's not dhcp server. know has functions i'm running simple 1 man company , needs reliable web , mail server. i have disabled wsus (a long time ago) , use windows update keep server date. see i'm "only" getting sercurity , other updates os not updates software e.g. exchange , other software. know exchange running sp1 - bpa tells me. remember getting updates exchage , other software before turning wsus off. remember doing in order rid of huge wsus folder. i used guide turn off wsus:  http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/10d6929c-bdbb-4ea3-9c87-d67de127597f/removeuninstall-wsus-from-sbs-2008 i have turned wsus on on server. sbs console there no updates available after "syncronizing updates". result have wsus library on c: drive og 56 gb! i used guide turn wsus on:  http://b...

Windows XP SP3 802.1x Authentication Wired Network - Logon Problem

we using:   windows 2003 r2 domain controller/ias server cisco authenticating switch windows xp service pack 3 client computer   the problem have when try logon xp domain user credentials unable logon because the  domain controller can't found/contacted - computer authentication completes after desktop appears. if logon cached domain credentials (i.e. skipping need domain controller) authentication completes successfully. basically need find way of forcing authentication complete before logon process starts (using computer certificate/authentication , not user authentication) users can authenticate domain controller , logon normal whilst still preventing unauthorized access devices.   turned out switch configuration issue in end - our network resource had misconfigured routing meant never have worked until change made allow client route domain controller. once change made able log onto domain. ...

NPS problem with PAP

i have problem nps pap authentication. same configuration worked on ias, not nps. used nt radping test same username/password. chap ticked, works fine , without chap not work. in connection profile, set match nas-port-type only. in policy, checked pap , chap only. chap works every time. have did following: add ras authtype pap on nps server (not domain controller) enabled reversible password store , password set after experts, please help! hi, nps logs event viewer on why access request failed. can check event viewer , let me know nps has logged? thanks, srinivasulu. Windows Server  >  Network Access Protection

remoteapp not in list of authorized programs

hello, we have multiple session host servers.  are trying publish app when try access app client following error message , app not open: "remoteapp not in list of authorized programs" is program listed in remoteapp programs list?  try enable checkbox allow users start unlisted programms. see step 5 here:  http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc733043.aspx Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

Or operator in LDAP queries

can use or operator in ad queries like following: (&(&(|(&(objectcategory=person)(objectsid=*)(!samaccounttype:1.2.840.113556.1.4.804:=3))(&(objectcategory=person)(!objectsid=*))(&(objectcategory=group)(grouptype:1.2.840.113556.1.4.804:=14)))(objectcategory=user)(objectclass=user)(sn=s*)(givenname=s*))) made dsa.msc , i'm using sort of template scripts. my question piece of query:  (sn=s*)(givenname=s*) is there way (sn=s*) or (givenname=s*) can return both sn , givenname attributes start "s"? i can see pipe operator can used in these queries, i'm not sure syntactically how\where plug in- or if can done. you need replace: (sn=s*)(givenname=s*) ...with: (|(sn=s*)(givenname=s*)) tony www.activedir.org blog: www.open-a-socket.com Windows Server  >  ...

Computer Preferences - LDAP Query

i have gpp targeting based on ldap query.  problem catches , not defined query. filter:    (&(objectclass=computer)(cn=disalt*)) binding: ldap://ou=test,ou=workstations,dc=xxxx,dc=internal attribute: n/a   i want policy run agains computer names starting disalt; policy runs against computers in ou. am missing something?   thanks,   richard the filter posted orginally looks fine me. don't understand why you need add clause current user in other filter. if need to add similar clause local computer in filter, guess be: (samaccountname=%computername%$) computername environment variable netbios name of local computer. samaccountname attribute of corresponding ad computer object netbios name trailing "$" character appended. of course, if policy is applied before there user, i don't know if environment variable available.   richard mueller - mvp directory services ...

Cannot remove Retired drive from Storage Spaces.

i have drive in storage space set retired ages ago. got around picking replacement drive , added storage space. there more enough room in pool relocate data on retired drive. however, when attempt remove it, following error: can't remove drive pool drive not removed because not data reallocated. add additional drive pool , reattempt operation. suggestions? i'm @ complete loss here. none of commands working in powershell either. hi, in server manager, please right click virtual disk, click properties , click details, in property drop-down box choose numberofcolumns . number of disks added in storage space extending virtual disk equals numberofcolumns * numberofdatacopies. more detailed information, please see: storage spaces asked questions (faq) http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/11382.storage-spaces-frequently-asked-questions-faq.aspx#what_are_columns_and_how_does_storage_spaces_decide_how_many_to_use best reg...

Slow and failed file I/O with build 10166 and 10130

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i started testing win10 preview, starting build 10130. i'm noticing single *major* issue. file i/o, involving accessing network shares, results in 5+ minute application hangs , freezes resulting in error saying "file corrupt" or similar. for example, tried copy file mapped network share local folder on c:\ drive , receive error after file copy window hangs several minutes: my workstation has passed memory , hardware tests run outside of windows, confident not hardware issue. i using folder redirection via group policy, , redirecting documents, pictures, desktop, , other profile folders network share location, if makes difference. hi, i made test in our testing environment. windows 10 technical preview 10166 , windows 8.1 enterprise. trying copy file windows 10 sharing windows 8.1. seems normal , speed seems normal. for problem, please check if system installed security software, if it, try disable them test. on other hand, check network connection sta...

Help with exporting $_.Hotfixid to a .CSV row

hello, i need "hotfixid" returned get-hotfix cmdlet to export single .csv row rather column. $date = get-date '26/03/2013' $results = get-hotfix -computername server01 | where-object {$_.hotfixid -ne "file 1"} | "installedon" -gt $date | select hotfixid $results | export-csv -notypeinformation c:\temp\reults.csv -append how can done?  here 1 way: $date = get-date '26/03/2013' $results=get-hotfix -computername server01 | where-object {$_.hotfixid -ne "file 1"} -and {$_.installedon -gt $date}| select -expandproperty hotfixid ($results -join ",") | out-file c:\temp\reults.csv -append -encoding ascii Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell ...

DFS Replication DAS VS SAN?

hello, we have 1 doubt best implementation of dfs replication solve exponential growth of data our company has experimented. now have 2 branch office (barcelona , madrid) , have 1 storage server support current work files. 2 servers twin , have 1.36 tb mounted 5 array level , replicating mesh topology 24 h window. servers reaching limit of storage capacity , want implement best scalability , performance solution . our doubt next information tested scalability dfs replication, realized microsoft engineers: a volume can contain to 8 million replicated files, , server can contain 1 terabyte of replicated files. what want "a server can contain 1 tb of replication files"? that server contain root of dfs can manage 1 tb of replication files possible server use 1 lun of 1 tb , other server other lun of 1 tb, both located same san (iscsi connection) or physical machine storage files can have 1 tb of available space. i know best: to put 2 servers. 1 server in barcelona , other server ...

Script to add extension attibute based on City field

hi, i'm trying create script based using 2008r2 modify users custom attribute based on city field within ad. far i;ve come below: get-aduser -filter 'city -like "sydney"' |set-adobject -replace @{"extensionattribute6"="value" can point me in right direction working? thanks.   you can use set-mailbox cmdlet set custom attribute6 like set-mailbox -identity <d> -customattribute6   thanks thiyagu thiyagu | mcts/mcitp - exchange 2007 | mcse 2003[messaging] | http://www.myexchangeworld.com. posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Migrating from 2k to 2k8 file server

hello,   we planning migrate file server win2k win2k8.  server contains %homeshare% drives users in our environment.  can export disk quotas win2k server new win2k8 server?  if so, best way approach this? -thanks   hi,   you can use windows backup , restore files , directories new server maintains ntfs permissions. can use robocopy.exe windows server resource kit copy files , maintain ntfs permissions.   for shares, shares definitions , permissions stored in following registry key on server:   hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolset\services\lanmanserver\shares   if export out whole key , import in new server, , if have files , folders in same path in old server, retain shares , share permissions.   about exporting disk quotas window server 2000 2008, if in domain environment, can refer following kb:   http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308664/en-us   if in workgroup environment, should migrate user accounts other machine, before performing file migrati...

find in DC not responding

hi , i have 2 dcs: dc1 , dc2. when try find object using find tool in active directory , shows error: microsoft management console has stopped working problem signature:   problem event name:    appcrash   application name:    mmc.exe   application version:    6.0.6002.18005   application timestamp:    49e02760   fault module name:    printui.dll   fault module version:    6.0.6002.18005   fault module timestamp:    49e0421c   exception code:    c0000005   exception offset:    00000000000367b9   os version:    6.0.6002.2.2.0.274.10   locale id:    1033   additional information 1:    49a4   additional information 2:    8114bec10950dc22b23139515a3d725e   additional information 3:   ...

Windows Server Essentials stuck @ 87%

  am trying configure windows server essentials role server 2012 while configuring gets stuck @ 87% , says "an error occurred while configuring windows server essentials. please try again." helpful error message microsoft, thanks... i tried removing , reïnstalling it, keeps erroring. event viewer shows nothing, found in cbs log: 2016-03-26 14:39:47, info                  cbs    ti: --- initializing trusted installer --- 2016-03-26 14:39:47, info                  cbs    ti: last boot time: 2016-03-26 14:16:39.425 2016-03-26 14:39:47, info                  cbs    ti: anticipating shutdown processing required. 2016-03-26 14:39:47, info                  cbs    starting trustedinstaller initialization. 2016-03-26 14:39:47, info   ...

can´t see sessions (desktop remote) in windows 2000 server

please i have windows 2000 server (no service pack) , cant see te remote desktop sessions i have activate opcion in  terminal services manager > remote control   any idea thanks windows 2000 without service pack? serious? box collect finest viruses within seconds once connected internet. sp4 , updates first! citrix technology professional , pubforum.net founder , love microsoft &its people bits! Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

Polkbusprousa

i not know if applies subject need advice able click or touch link website in advertising , website opens. example magazine advertising, click on or touch web link , website opens, keeps having type out link. no, forum has microsoft's hyper-v product.  has nothing web services. your description pretty brief, hard direct you.  sounds maybe trying program web page?  if that's case, sounds looking information on programming html.  maybe find on @ iis.net/forums. .:|:.:|:. tim Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

Where to find appropriate symbols for patched windows 2003 sp2

i need run dheapinst on updated windows server. with fresh windows server 2003 sp2 i've downloaded symbol pack http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols/packages/windows2003/windowsserver2003-kb933548-v1-x86-symbols-nrl-enu.exe , dheapmon package works ok. fresh w2k3sp2 has win32k.sys ver. 5.2.3790.3959. but after update (especially windowsserver2003-kb2555917-x86-enu.exe) win32k.sys version change 5.2.3790.4872 , dheapinst.exe command gives me error: dheapinst - win32k.sys symbol load error, correct symbol required --- c:\kktools\dheapmon8.1\x86>dheapinst.exe -y c:\symbols. as far undarstand, output true because need updated symbols package. the question is, can find correct symbol package win2k3 sp2 updated? greetings kris hello, seems update kb2555917 replace current win32k.sys higher version incompatible heap monitor. i’ve searched internet have not yet found solid solution. suggest contact microsoft customer service , support (css) via telephone de...

Thin Client with RemoteApp (CE.net/XP/Linux)

hi all,   i'm hp presales consultant on thin clients , i'm testing microsoft terminal services 2008 remoteapp (witch very interesting solution compare citrix). as know have 3 différents os  (ce.net/xp/linux), how use remoteapp under plateforms? i'm used build citrix architecture under ica applications publishing, , great thing same infrastructure microsoft ws2k8 , remoteapp. does know comand line connect on remoteapp rdesktop ? did ica app publishing ...   thanks answers;   regards some of new features of windows server 2008 terminal services, such remoteapp, require remote desktop client (rdc) 6.0 or 6.1 on client side. rdc 6.0 available vista , xp only. when windows server 2008 released, rdc 6.1 made available these platforms well. rdc 6.0 , 6.1 not available windows ce, , not part of windows ce 6 release.   the rdesktop project open source might extended @ time, (as per http://www.rdesktop.org/ ) intended "windows nt terminal server , windows...

Hyper-V 2012 R2 generation 2 VM corrupted system partition after restart

hi we have cluster running on windows server 2012 r2 hyper-v feature. one vm has windows 2012 r2 standard os installed (generation 2) corrupted via restart. vm has 3 virtual disks (vhdx) - first system (dynamic size), second sql_data (fixed size) , third sql_logs (fixed size) yesterday, restarted vm , vm didn't come up, got error - 'boot failed. windows boot manager' - 'boot failed. efi scsi device' looked 3 vhdx noticed first 1 (system) corrupted - partition , mbr gone inside vhdx. second , third 1 ok, can mount them , access data on it. it looks on first vhdx (system sql 2014 installed) partition corrupted, can't repair because it's says unknown partition. there no updates applied vm, corrupted partition 40gb size (dynamical) 18gb of data used. this first generation 2 vm have, others generation 1 without problems. can please explain us, how can happened, since did nothing inside vm, cluster reports no errors, checking vhdx looks fin...

VSS provider is in a bad state error in DPM 2010

i have dpm2010 sp1 , 2 node cluster 64-bit 2008r2 os's. i can vm backups "backup of child partition snapshot" of vm's on 1 node fine, fail on second node error. see in post complete rebuild of problem node fixed problem, hoping easier fix. hi, moving the windows forum support vss , system provider. in meantime, can run vssadmin list providers , see if vss provider listed. 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. regards, mike j. [msft] posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

Hyper-V Guest Performance

we purchased iscsi san dell house both our vm's , file server storage.  currently our vm's reside on local storage.  i have loaded vm on new storage test performance , basic management operations seem take longer normal.  the first thing noticed loading server manager upon logon seems take longer used on other servers.  i "waiting snap-ins load" while browsing different roles.  this first indication.  (is a legitimate concern?) additionally, file server performance seems lacking , average read , write speeds around 45-50mb/s seem me low.   the new storage got md3200i configured 6x15k 600gb sas , 6x7.2k 2tb nearline sas drives.  the vms going on 15k , file server data on 7.2k. my biggest concern loading our production vm's onto storage start experiencing performance issues.  what steps should go through verify performance before putting production? thanks in advance, i have accepted performance is. ...

Difference between roaming profile, folder redirection and home folder

hi............................   i wanna know setting home folder on file server. how different folder redirection , roaming profile?   thanks in advance vipin tyagi (mcse 2003) network admin a roaming profile becomes of value when need control desktop, whether keep looking consistent because user may logon more 1 machine or (mandatory roaming profile) don't want change.  example: used work airline, created single roaming profile (that mandatory) if user able make modifications desktop, lost @ logoff time , same desktop shared across maintenances bases around world.  machines within hangar use same common networked location profile, thereby if needed make change on desktops had changed in 1 location. redirection great folks need data backed up, w/o having manage individual users desktop folders.  example: redirecting network location sys admin can networked location w/o having touch users desktop, can ensure data more centrally controlled ...

Network issue

hi all, i'm kinda new hyperv. i'm using hyperv manager version 6 on windows 2008 system. i had created 2 vm works fine (vm1 , vm2) however i'm having network problem 3rd vm i'm creating. i have 2nic on physical server. there 2 virtual network created, live virtual network , test virtual network. i'm able see 4 network connections on physical server, 2physical nic , 2virtual nic. assume right according john howard's blog :) vm1 , vm2 both using virtual network adapter live nic. (i've created vm1 , vm2 6months ago, working fine) however i'm having issue vm3 new 1 created last week. i'm not able network connectivity on vm3. i've setup same way vm1&2, assigning live nic, getting valid statid ip, clear winsocks, still no luck. vm3 running on windows2003 r2 sp2 any hint appreciated. thanks.   no, not mean that. limit not set nic. limit set in physical switch nic connects to. bill ...

Make my word proposal fancy

hello everyone i looking make fancy word proposal.  know there office template site want has lot of glitz , eye candy. does have sites offer tips, examples, etc? thank you, if can't find anyting suitable @ http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/?ctt=97 , can google (or "bing") template—or create 1 yourself. stefan blom, microsoft word mvp Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions

How to get element from html output ?

i trying href element "a" id srp_p* following powershell code not working. idea. html output included. please suggest. html <div class="srch-page srch-page-bg" accesskey="w"> <strong>1</strong>      <a id="srp_p2" href ="/tst/srch/pages/results_table.aspx?k=%22water%22%28createdby%3abroussard%20and%20write%3e%3d6%2f1%2f2015%20and%20write%3c%3d6%2f30%2f2015%29&amp;start1=51" title="move page 2">2</a> <a id="srp_p3" href ="/tst/srch/pages/results_table.aspx?k=%22water%22%28createdby%3abroussard%20and%20write%3e%3d6%2f1%2f2015%20and%20write%3c%3d6%2f30%2f2015%29&amp;start1=101" title="move page 3">3</a> <a id="srp_p4" href ="/tst/srch/pages/results_table.aspx?k=%22water%22%28createdby%3abroussard%20and%20write%3e%3d6%2f1%2f2015%20and%20write%3c%3d6%2f30%2f2015%29&amp;start1=151" title="move ...

The processing of Group Policy failed

i'm testing new gpo settings on test windows 7 box , can't of policy run.  when run gpupdate /force, get: "the processing of group policy failed.  windows not locate directory object ou-temp\0acnf:d8f08d56-9227-4728-ab6f-e6a8059db223,ou-administrators,dc-domain,dc-local.  group policy settings not enforced until event resolved.  view event details more infomation on error.  computer policy not updated successfully.  the following errors encountered: the processing of group policy failed.  windows not locate directory object ou-temp\0acnf:d8f08d56-9227-4728-ab6f-e6a8059db223,ou-administrators,dc-domain,dc-local.  group policy settings not enforced until event resolved.  view event details more infomation on error. to diagnose failure, review event log or run gpresult /h gpreport.html command lin eto access information group policy results."   what have test ou called temp under administrators ou.  under t...

IIS7 hosting ASP.NET

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my web hosting provider , me share same windows server 2008 r2 / iis7 configuration. i have created c# web application calls com dll (__cdecl export functions) asp.net web site. on server, dll is statically linked c:\windows\syswow64. asp finds , executes it. but broken on hosting provider server? calls dll functions never execute. i check dependencies , 2 dlls being refered in dll, kernel32.dll , ntdll.dll, are also in c:\windows\syswow64. i have been spending many days, now, trying research issue no avail. any ideas should look? best / roger breton hello, hosting problems please check them. for iis please use http://forums.iis.net/ there experts. and c# msdn forums have best option http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home , here search c++ best regards meinolf weber mvp, mcp, mcts microsoft mvp - directory services my blog: http://blogs.msmvps.com/mweber disclaimer: posting provided no warranties or guarantees ...

RDP terminal only session (Internet Explorer/Java) restricted

hi guys have small network @ office in local range (192.168.0.1) vpn available admins only. planning implement intel vpro amt allows remote management via web interface of pc in office. user able power-on, power-off pc via pcs ip address using web. problem? workstations use local ips (192.168.0.110 example) , don't want allow vpn access users. solution? give local accounts on our border/dmz zone windows server 2003 users can rdp external/public server remote desktop don't want users have full-blown windows experience. mean no need shell, no need start menu, need internet explorer java installed user can browse pc , reboot using bridge. ideas how can accomplish "constrained ie only" user account on windows 2003 server? thanks if uderstand question correctly, can use group policy restrict remote user access server , network resources. how may help: how terminal services group policy take test drive through group policy management...

WSUS Replicas Syncing as Autonomous

hey everybody.  we run master / replica deployment of wsus, 1 master server , around 40 downstream replica servers on each of our satellite sites. of around week ago, there have been issues sync. downstream replica servers reporting have synced correctly , no errors, if @ console on master server no clients have reported status since issue occurred.  looking @ downstream servers option in master mmc, downstream servers have mode set 'unknown' in list of servers. details of each server entry show mode: autonomous , last rollup: not yet rolled up.  settings both , downstream servers when solution working properly. can confirm:  - each downstream server has 'this server replica of upstream server' checked - 'roll status replica downstream servers' checked.  workstations reporting in status downstream servers fine. issue status being rolled master server. there no nlb, , database external sql 2005 db.  so far, fix, we've tried: ...