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Launching Remote desktop combined with Tricerat Printer redirect software issue

we had upgrade application server @ least 2008 in order maintain microsoft update support. server hosts application  served using iis. website landing page extremely basic, few links documents , "click here connect". if it's first time going there, there active x control prompts user install tricerat driver. after that, click connect , remote desktop session established application server, log in , check printers , none of network printers redirected. broken. however, if simple start remote desktop session windows 7 machine directly , connect same application server, of printers correctly redirected , work perfectly. works. how can internet explorer session work same way? have tried several ie versions, settings, etc. etc. server launching different version of rds? maybe 32 bit version verses 64? how in html coding can launch correct version? currently in source of landing page is: <div id=connectarea style="display: none"> <center> ...

permission to manage group

hi, assign users belonging specific group permission manage other users. i mean trivial activity create new users , move them existing group. i able assign right create new user, not right move in specific group. i mean user newly created inserted in domain users, need move in "uffici" group. i've w2k3 sbs sp2 dc , bdc w2k3 standard sp2. administrator able move user. what can do? thanks hi,   regarding how delegate move user operation, based on test, need delegated user/group have following permissions on source/target ous:   apply onto: object , child objects   create user objects delete user objects   apply onto: user objects   write properties delete   for more information, please refer following links:   best practices delegating active directory administration http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=631747a3-79e1-48fa-9730-dae7c0a1d6d3&displaylang=en   ...

gpmc.msc does not display Certificate Services Client – Certificate Enrollment Policy

hi. i try add new enrollment policy through group policy specified in http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd851772.aspx document. the issue when browse specified path cannot see certificate services client – certificate enrollment policy. i'm logged dc (on single dc in domain) using default administrator (dom/ent admin). the following available on specified path: object type encrypting file system automatic certificate request settings trusted root certification authorities enterprise trust intermediate certification authorities trusted publishers untrusted certificates trusted people certificate path validation settings certificate services client - auto-enrollment   is there additional option enable before policy shown? thank you, v. hi, is windows 2008 r2 domain ? setting looking available in 2008 r2 only.   br rene Windows Server ...

Network adapter Configuration error in Hyper-V 2012

we have server 2012 failover cluster 4 nodes in cluster.  migrated server 2008 r2 sp1 using cluster migration wizard last week. when vm in "stopped" state , "quick migration" node in cluster, network adapter loses connection virtual switch , "configuration error". when vm powered on, live migration , quick migration work fine. this never problem before in server 2008 r2 sp1 , there refresh vm configuration option resolved of these issues doesn't exist in 2012. is bug or there missing? when upgraded server 2008r2 2012 installed clean, virtual hard disks on different disk i created new virtual machines existing vhds , in minutes, virtual machines take longer boot up this way no problems hyper-v upgrade can surface other approaches corsair carbide 300r window & corsair tx850v2 70a@12v asus m5a99fx pro r2.0 cfx/sli & amd phenom ii 965 c3 black edition @ 4.0 ghz & g.skill ripjawsx ddr3-2133 8 gb  gtx 260 sli 216 co...

Domain Rename - Advice and Guidance

dear all, i have been tasked rename of our internal domain, have been reading process , have built test environment 1 primary domain controller , 1 backup domain controller mirror our current configuration. have tried process few times , have manage 3 out of 4 successfull renames. i was wondering if give me addisional advice me when doing on live system. have two differences between lab , live system on our live system have sccm 2012 running there in perticurlar need ensure sccm continue function correctly oonce domain rename completed? have citrix access gateway running xenapp desktop looking anychanges may need completed on server. my live network has following: pdc-001 - primary dc bdc-002 - backup dc app-001 - sccm server single forest single site ps-001 - print server us-001/5 - user share servers ts-001/10 - terminal servers (citrix) 700 client computers any advice or guidance excellent kind regards tpark technician you need sure applica...

How do I connect a WS2012 Foundation workgroup server to a WS2012 Essentials Domain Controller?

thank you! not sure you're trying accomplish.  if want domain-joined workstations able access files on the workgroup server, 1 way might to put workgroup server in workgroup same name domain (i.e., if domain "company.local", workgroup name "company").  then establish user accounts on workgroup server , have clients access resources on the workgroup server using "workgroup" usernames/passwords.    if want clients access resources on a second server using "domain" accounts, join second server domain using connector. -- merv  porter   [sbs-mvp] ============================ Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Essentials ...

DFS & AD Query

hi, were running ad 2003 on windows 2003 r2 sp2. i looking @ implementing dfs. have read "publish root in active directory" option no longer works though still available. if case how published? achieved created ou in ad , creating shared folders way? can offer advice on implementing this? have of impact on ad , dc's itself? thanks in advance. hello, maybe clears bit you: http://blogs.technet.com/filecab/archive/2006/08/07/444824.aspx best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Mapping Shared Network Folders

hi all, the company work having issues shared network drives we've run out of usable drive letters... looking @ way of scripting mapped network locations provide personalised mappings individuals.. i have been unable find way of doing scripting upon logon appreciated... thomas hi thomas, use net use command create mapped drive add command logon scripts. more detailed information, please refer article below: mapping drive using net use command , logon scripts domain users https://helpdesk.egnyte.com/hc/en-us/articles/201638304-mapping-a-drive-using-a-net-use-command-and-logon-scripts-for-domain-users use group policy preferences map drives. please see: using group policy preferences map drives based on group membership http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2009/01/07/using-group-policy-preferences-to-map-drives-based-on-group-membership.aspx best regards, mandy please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have ...

Can I give permissions to Connect to only certain VMs?

we have training vms want allow trainers connect don't want them able connect else.  there way selectively give permission vms? i'd want use sort of powershell script launch connection these vms.  there way well? thanks. not natively in hyper-v. this higher level management layer comes play, such scvmm or cloudstack brian ehlert http://itproctology.blogspot.com learn. apply. repeat. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

how to config so that powershell prompt always be started at c: path

hi all about command line (cmd) ,  wanted make config that anytime open command promt, started @ c: ( instead of c:\users\administrator\...) . in registry, in hklm/software/microsoft//command processor, add string value called autorun , set it's value cd\ but doing powershell ? want make  config when open powershell, started @ c: any solution ? ( maybe again in registry ) ( os win 2008 r2 ) thanks in advance in powershell profile, put in command: set-location c:\ grant ward, a.k.a. bigteddy what's new in powershell 3.0 (technet wiki) network live audit - powershell script Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Get-DfsnAccess : The requested operation is not supported

hello, using powershell windows server 2012 r2 datacenter explore dfs configuration of our domain witch windows server 2008 r2 forest. get-dfsnroot, get-dfsnfolder , get-dfsnfoldertarget worked expected  get-dfsnaccess return error "the requested operation not supported". there has idea why ? help according documentation command valid ws2012/w8 , later systems. means target systems client. https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj884269.aspx \_(ツ)_/ Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

ADFS Claims Syntax

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does know filter code should adfs claims rule meets following conditions: 1. member of group prefix of wcf_   or 2. member of group suffix of _all i have , works prefix condition, need add suffix passes group if matches either condition. c:[type == "memberof", value =~ "wcf_+"]  => issue(claim = c); hi, according problem description, issue related adfs. adfs issue, best resource adfs forum.  based on current situation, you’d better submit new question adfs forum further assistance. in way, issue can resolved effectively. http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en/geneva/threads please refer link provided above , select “claims based access platform (cba), code-named geneva” forum adfs related question. thanks understanding! regards, arthur li technet subscriber support if technet subscription user , have feedback on our support quality, please send feedback here . arthur li technet commun...

Homedrive maps with incorrect letter on Build 10049

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accont settings in active directory configured map letter m network path homedrive. worked fine in previous release. after update today letter no longer maps m as homedrive. maps letter z homedrive. bit weird think... build 10049 /camilla i have no idea why drive letter changed m z, can map network drive. 1. click "file "explorer" (a yellow icon on task bar) 2. click "this pc" on left pain 3. click "map network drive" icon on "computer" tab on top menu     then, new window "map network drive" appers4. assign drive letter (in case, "m") , folder (the path of home drive)     (if don't know path, please ask network admin) 5. click [finish] button  ...

Problems to Connect through Terminal Services

hello, i have windows server 2003 enterprise r2 x64 have terminal services issue. when sessions (2 sessions of ts + 1 console sessios) in use, cannot access server. usually, when sessions in use, you're still able make ts connection, see logon screen , server tells sessions in use. if use /console switch, cannot disconnect the  console session neither. can please me fix issue? thanks! please post here http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverts/threads http://www.arabitpro.com Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

LDAP Query to Mutliple Trusted Forests

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hi, i have forest setup similar following (apologies poor diagram) i have been trying query entire forest structure using 3268, pointing a global catalog on contoso.com but keeps failing invalid credentials or lookup referal errors. trying here possible or there another best practice method doing this? thanks in advance regards chris  use dsquery & not need specify port number trusted domains & trusting domain query. dsquery group "dc=contoso,dc=com" -name "group name" | dsget group -members -expand (when run query trusted domain  trusting domain have specify domain dn) you various dsquery; see below link. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/2195.dsquery-commands.aspx regards biswajit biswas my blogs | mcc | tnwiki ninja best regards biswajit biswas disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. mcp 2003,mcsa 2003, mc...

Server Availability and Failover Cluster availability reporting

hello colleagues, i have request customer generate monthly availability report server & fail-over cluster groups. do have idea of implementing in powershell or windows native tools? currently, have nagios of making server availability report. thank you. first step define meant 'availability'.  not meant joke - ask ten different people , get eight different answers.  example, include scheduled downtime or not?  include network?  mean application being accessed or overall system?  , list goes on.  here's article 12 years ago , still have useful information in it. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc750543.aspx once know going measure, have ensure collecting right information.  logman ( http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb490956.aspx ) is best built-in tool capturing information.  can use powershell format output logman. you can @ scripting gallery examples of things may written or used examples crea...

[Scopes] Execute command in specific scope

hello fellow powershell users, i looking way execute command in specific scope of choice. while commands offer choice in how that, many not. ideas on how this? background: find useful or necessary affect items on scope. variables that's not issue, items aliases or functions that's not quite simple, since standard provider cmdlets appear work within current scope (and allscope option on aliases joke - can remove-item them day long without affecting them in parent scope, es documentation suggests should work). that situation got me thinking, , knowing on how great. cheers, fred there's no place 127.0.0.1 to knowledge, there's no public, supported way of doing this.  if don't mind playing reflection , snooping around internal workings of powershell, might find way make work.  if , breaks, though, you'd on own.  no 1 in microsoft or in community able and willing to support it. ...

Benefits up migrating to AD 2008 from AD 2003

hello, my boss has asked why should upgrade ad 2008 ad 2003 native , can see better if have windows 7 pc's group policies improved , security.  from users point of view won't see change, can suggest other benefits to case?   thanks hi, please see below link. http://awinish.wordpress.com/2011/07/11/improvements-in-windows-20082008-r2addns/ windows server 2008 r2 , windows 7 first microsoft operating systems support dnssec. can sign , host dnssec signed zones increase level of security dns infrastructure. following dnssec related features introduced in windows server 2008 r2: the ability sign zone (that is, provide zone digital signature) the ability host signed zones new support dnssec protocol new support dnskey, rrsig, nsec, , ds resource records. dnssec can add origin authority (confirmation , validation of original of dns information presented dns client), data integrity (provide assurance data has not been changed), , authenticate...

ADFS config question using multi end points

hello,<o:p></o:p> i have an rp wants setup muti end points each end point having different "site code".<o:p></o:p> each site code define country from...<o:p></o:p> is this setting possible?<o:p></o:p> where would define country in rp route people end point based on their office?<o:p></o:p> thanks for help.<o:p></o:p> hello,<o:p></o:p> i have an rp wants setup mutli end points each end point having different "site code".<o:p></o:p> each site code define country from...<o:p></o:p> is this setting possible?<o:p></o:p> where would define country in rp route people end point based on their office location. thanks for help.<o:p></o:p> Windows Server  >...

how much bandwidth is required per user/computer for user logon

hi, we have windows 2003 ad forest we have number of locations 40 50 users cannot install dcs/gcs on sites. approximately 500 kb data of data downloaded during user logon includes logon scripts, desktop wallpaper etc. my query how bandwidth is required per user/computer when user logging computer. suppose have 128 kbps link connecting branch office ho has dc / gc , branch office users/computers authenticate  via dc/gc @ ho. how bandwidth being utilized them ? what bandwidth requirement for users/computers accross wan. thanks , regards, javed   hello, when using group policies slow linnk defined 500kb. more details in: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc759191(ws.10).aspx http://support.microsoft.com/kb/227260 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/227369 best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. ...

Learning materials for AD & Exchange

my workplace uses windows server 2008 exchange 2007 among other things. client pcs on domain , controlled active directory accounts , policies. i don't know how works , want introductory experience @ home running server 2008 & exchange 2007 on laptop , controlling main pc it. i've searched "active directory" in & support section on server , looked @ results, but they confused me, hence grateful if point me free online resources learn this. i think meinolf's suggestion still valid.  setting domain can trip bad.  forget there wizard there lot of things know.  if foundation isnt there can make things painful. dislaimer 1:as usual way off no playing i'm frankenstein. disclaimer 2: speeling , proofing skills teh fail Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Foru...

Domain Controllers from Diff Domains in same AD Site

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hi guys has ever seen placing domain controllers different domains of same forest being placed in same (one) active directory site. if it's possible, what's use case of scenario (where used / required). thanks taranjeet singh zamn hi taranjeet, site design has nothing traffic volume domain controller placement does. your site design should reflect physical connectivity between sites. subnets should defined , assigned sites. may have additional work site , site link definitions reflect things redundant links or full routing doesn't exist none of these have volume. have read of this article stub article further reading. of note diagram acts basic guide domain controller placement. cheers, lain Windows Server  >  Directory Services ...

Unable to install Windows Features

hello, on server (hardawre, not virtual), windows 2012 server core installed. i tried add features gui, without success: how try did it: 1/ ws2012r2 standard installation, selecting core, dvd. no domain, simpliest way... 2/ using sconfig, entering lan parameters (ip, dns), ping www.google.fr got answer 3/ install-windowsfeature server-gui-mgmt-infra,server-gui-shell => i've got "indicator" starting 0 , stopping @ 24% and error: "category info :operationtimeout" / "fullyqualifiederrorid: getalterationstate_callcycletimeout..." using google, tried following commands: 1/ dism /get-wiminfo /wimfile:e:sources\install.wim (get index 2 non-core installation files) dism /mount-wim /wimfile:e:\sources\install.wim /index:2 /mountdir:c:\mountdir /readonly install-windowsfeature server-gui-mgmt-infra,server-gui-shell –restart –source  c:\mountdir\windows\winsxs 2/ install-windowsfeature server-gui-mgmt-infra,server-gui-she...

Fixed - W2003 DC cannot request Domain Controller cerificate from W2008 CA

hi, i'm having frustration problem our domain controllers not being able request domain controller certificate our enterprise ca , wondering if can give me insite issue... bit of background: used have windows 2000 server (std ed) domain controller certificate services installed enterprise ca, hardware causing problems, decided try , migrate ca windows 2008 server (std ed). followed instructions (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/889250) decommission old ca , demote dc before removing domain. installed fresh copy of certificate services on our 2008 dc default configuration. now, our 2008dc autoenrolled , obtained it's domain controller cerificate, w2000 dc (which need keep legacy terminal services support) autoenrolled , obtained domain controller certificate. but, our other windows 2003 server (r2) std ed dcs refuse obtain certificate. i've tried brand new fresh install of w2003 (no service pack) , can't retrieve certificate. error message certificates sna...

unable to launch resource 0x800705b4

this use work hours ago now, when using web feed, get: unable launch resource 0x800705b4 and when trying access rdweb, browser times out. have restarted server. can launch resources server desktop programs working. haven't done updates lately server. have updated resource connection , removed , recreated resource (it publishes resources fine can not open them). ideas? here's event log: remote desktop services failed join connection broker on server srv.domain.tld. error: current async message dropped async dispatcher, because there new message override current one. remote desktop license server not registered service connection point in active directory domain services (ad ds). ensure there network connectivity between license server , ad ds. register license server service connection point in ad ds, use review configuration in rd licensing manager tool. remote desktop connection broker server not enumerate targets provider named null database. pooled virtual deskto...

Resize LUN Containing Hyper-V CSV

hello, could please advise me if supported (and if so, of best practices) re-size lun on san contains csv in our hyper-v 2008r2 cluster? lun held on our netapp fas2020 san , connected each node via fiber chanel. many thanks simon hi simon yes supported http://blogs.technet.com/b/chrad/archive/2010/07/15/cluster-shared-volumes-csv-extending-a-volume.aspx   gaurav anand visit blog @ http://itinfras.blogspot.com/ Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)

Requirements for Virtual Machine on Server 2008 R2 Raid 0

hi, i have dell r310 2 600gb hard drive in raid 0 configuration. os server 2008 standard r2.  configure , setup virtual machine (server 2003 or 2008) can work based on conf. on server. the hyper-v forum better place ask question, answer anyway: yes, can install hyper-v role , create 1 (and 1 default licensing perspective) virtual machine. for basic server 2008 r2 virtual machine build no data drive, may need 25gb - 30gb of space, 1.2tb more enough started with. cheers, lain Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Audit services querying LDAP

how determine services querying ldap servers? there not universal log of this. closest out of box enable expensive query logging , set minimum number of results threshold 0. thanks, brian consulting  |  blog  |  ad book Windows Server  >  Directory Services

How to get a 2003 CA Web Server Template to 2008 R2 for Cisco ACS 4.2

first let me say, i'm not microsoft person , here's scenario: our previous 2003 ca (no longer available) offered web server template able use csr generated cisco acs 4.2 server, gave me usable certificate.  however, since time ca has been redone , moved 2008 r2 setup.  web server certificate r2 not work.  can tell me major differences between 2008 r2 template , 2003 1 can have server guys create new template based on 2003 values?  thank you, raun it sounds have duplicated existing web server certificate template (which work acs) , created 2008 certificate template (which uses ksp , nto work cisco acs). should have continued use *same* certificate template used windows server 2003 , work brian Windows Server  >  Security ...

running a file remotely and saving contents to network share

i'm running long powershell script audit servers outputs html file.  i'm trying run script remotely computer , have it's contents save network share.  enabled psremoting, , set script output $myreport | out-file -encoding ascii -filepath \\myserver\sharename\$filename the report runs fine access denied when tries save file network share. smaximus7 1) configure credspp http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee309365(v=vs.85).aspx http://rkeithhill.wordpress.com/2009/05/02/powershell-v2-remoting-on-workgroup-joined-computers-%e2%80%93-yes-it-can-be-done/ http://blogs.msdn.com/b/powershell/archive/2008/06/05/credssp-for-second-hop-remoting-part-i-domain-account.aspx 2)configure in ad dpm computer - trust computer delegation http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc739764(ws.10).aspx in task best way create job,return $myrepro remote pc(no need delegate rights),parse on local ps results , save share. ...

How to disable log off function on windows 2003 server

due applications could closed if current user log off,so raise question how disable function,such windows  has no response if click "log off".thank much! hi eddy, the following article reference: disable logoff on start menu http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc940397.aspx how remove "log off <username>" start menu http://support.microsoft.com/kb/177903 Windows Server  >  Group Policy

no avaialbe disk shown up

hi all, we have 1 hyper-v cluster 3 windows 2008 sp2 servers.  have san storage.  presented 1 lun size 900gb these 3 host servers.  can see 900 gb disk , brought online , created volume. now, tried add disk cluster.  when click "add disk", 900 gb disk not shown up. how should able add disk cluster storage? thank you. is offline 3 nodes?  don't leave assigned node initialized it. did run cluster validation wizard against volume?  has descriptive warning/error message if not configured. .:|:.:|:. tim Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)

Site to Site VPN Server 2003

hello all, i have quick question regarding setting vpn between sites, setup being prepared in lab , below sconorio.  reduced: 53% of original size [ 950 x 369 ] - click view full image before setting vpn check connectivity, fine, connectivity nodes. im using rras setup vpn, seems working ok, untill use computer wireshark on network monitor traffic. of expected packets encrypted, not case. i checked receiving , sent bytes on servers vpn conenction, , not change when ping sent. therefore vpn not being used , being passed. next tried... static routes , rip v2 have been used connect , b c , d (thinking course problem where) changed parameters in pptp (ports) allow port used rras , routing (i think here problem) i realise simple , ive overlooked (i hope). tried hours work correctly no success. 1 know how stop packets pass vpn? expect ports , ports should use? sorry long description hope here soon phil   , b should not able see c , d before link established. link betwen 2 rras server...

HA file server on Windows 2008 R2 failover cluster & iSCSI

we versed in ha clusters of hyper-v nodes (both using fiber channel , iscsi) - shared storage, csv hosting files, , setting vms ha.  easy peasy. we in process of trying setup ha file server , thought easy isn't.  (it doesn't seem use csv @ all, example)  we have simple config - 2 nodes, connected via iscsi backend emc unit.  i able setup first node file server role , failover cluster feature, see storage (z:) , setup ha file server.  when try add 2nd node however, falls apart.  i'm unable add second node cluster.  we've rebuilt box more once , hasn't helped.  each node has 2 nics (one network, 1 storage) , disabled iscsi network (relative failover cluster).  the 2nd node had file server role installed no problem.  but getting added cluster has failed. looking insight config, clear docs, etc. tia we rebuilt network on second node , things appear working - must have been kind of network issue   thanks ...

Setting up site-to-site VPN on Windows server 2012 R2

hi all, i have following network setup: i have site here in new england have few servers in it, including vpn server, web server, file server, , domain controller.    i'm trying following it: i want set windows server 2012 r2 site-to-site vpn connection, have 1 public ip address @ new england site, can't place more 1 device (the comcast router) on edge of network.  i'm trying set rras vpn , deploy behind main router , connect vpn site (probably runnig on forefront tmg 2010 server).  main reasons vpn security , other reason becausee have port blockae issues on network; vpn way can these 2 servers talk each other anyway.  if offer suggestions, awesome.    make hard trying set site site tmg except tmg.   setting vpn between rras servers tricky. setting vpn 1 rras server on lan behind third-party router harder. doing tmg @ other end puts in hard basket me.   bill ...

Software RAID5 performance

i think similar experiences of poster in following thread. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverfiles/thread/df7228a9-98d3-431a-b530-f513b6141608/ we have been running zfs in solaris on a number of sunfire x4500/x4540 servers have need to run windows natively on couple of them. while expected sequential read performance on raid-5 volume across 8 spindles sequential write performance ( ~ 18mb/s) terrible despite cpus in server being idle. single disk write performance on system ~ 80mb/s can't understand why raid-5 poor. there tuneable in software raid subsystem in windows can prevent the storage being throttled much? i'd happily let use entire core calculate parity if improved disk throughput. @ point of considering running solaris , presenting storage iscsi target windows vm running on same machine i'd prefer avoid if i can windows software raid performing adequately. hi kenneth, i'm not sure there's do. raid5 write performance bad. if want pe...

Server W2008 Domain connexion

hello, we have problem : set new vm server windows 2008. enter in domain.... but impossible connect in domain, error message : "the security database on server not have computer account workstation trust relationship". is can ? thanks lot in advance hello, domain join requires always a reboot shown in window after join process. best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Installing full SERVER virtualization on a laptop - what are the steps?

i newbie virtualization. want set 64 bit laptop can run/mount multiple operating systems/servers. proper steps achieving full developer's laptop system (visual studio, full access of microsoft's server systems on laptop)? do first? first made mountable image of laptop itself, windows 7. what? install full windows server 2008 r2 hyper-v product, or possible shell version or desktop virtualization? install system center virtual machine manager 2008 r2?, start installing server images such windows server, sql server, sharepoint server, sms, etc. hi, here setup: server 2008 r2 standard system located directly on laptop. enabling hyper-v role. now can install every needed sytem want , can run virtual instances. have following instances: domain controller, remote desktop session host, remote desktop gateway, sc virtual machine manager, sc operations manager, sc data protection manager, sc service manager , on... :-) i have 8gb ram in laptop , can run 4-7 vms @ sime ti...

DHCP Server stop working dynamically

hello, i have windows server 2008 sp2 professional domain , client environment. time dhcp service dynamically stop working , clients face un-identified network sign in lan connection. no logs of dhcp in event viewer. donot solve problem if dhcp service restart manually. have restart complete server , work fine. please let me know rid of problem. on server have 2 gig lan cards. 1 connected isp , 1 connected 10 gbit switch , distribute clients. average traffic tranfser rate 5 mb ( checked through wire shark). regards leon hi leon, thank post. i understand dhcp server stop working dhcp service still running on server. there not enough information issue , provide these suggestions: 1. run windows update install latest patch. hotfix kb2028771 similar to issue it's windows 2008 r2 2. check dhcp if authorized in domain 3. check dhcp log file c:\windows32\dhcp, find suspicious logs regards, rick tan ...

Syntax for Group Policy Registry setting for deleting DWord

i working on hardening , have few registry keys need deleted.  easy set values using the computer configuration|windows settings|security settings|registry section of  group policy on windows 2003 domain not see way delete key.  any suggestions?   thanks, cindy you need delete them using startup script (cmd/vbs/powershell). if have windows server 2008 domain member or windows vista rsat installed, may use group policy preferences delete key. open policy in edit mode , open section: computer configuration -> preferences -> windows settings -> registry. creat new registry item or item collection , specify registry path. in action drop-down list select delete. set other necessary options , link policy computers. additional information gpp please refer document: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=42e30e3f-6f01-4610-9d6e-f6e0fb7a0790&displaylang=en [http://www.sysadmins.lv] enjoy automation of tools within windows-bas...

Date Picker format to include a suffix after the day ie. 1st January 2011

using microsoft word 2010 have inserted date picker content control wish change format include suffix after day ie. 1st january 2011 etc.  any ideas on format should using.  i thought ds mmmm yyyy.  this inserts number though.  any ideas be greatly appreciated - thank you! here's macro both adds ordinal suffix , superscripts it: private sub document_contentcontrolonexit(byval contentcontrol contentcontrol, cancel boolean) dim long, j string, rng range contentcontrol   if .type <> wdcontentcontroldate exit sub   .type = wdcontentcontrolrichtext   set rng = .range   if .title = "mydate" then     = 0 ubound(split(.range.text, " "))       j = split(.range.text, " ")(i)       if isnumeric(j) then           rng           ...

ADFS 2012 R2 Web Application Proxy Error

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