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How to synchronize windows 2003 servers time with NTP server

hello, have windows 2003 domain controller , network not connected internet have ntp server, how synchronize domain controllers time ntp servers ip address. please guide me windows domain integrated computers automaticly sync time dc,so lagest part of servers no action required. you should howver configure dc  holds pdc emulator fsmo  in root domain trusted time source, ntp server. w32tm /config /manualpeerlist: peers /syncfromflags:manual /reliable:yes /update <peers> space delimited lsit of ntp servers (ip or fqdn) configuring time source forest even more info: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc773013(ws.10).aspx http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307897 mcp/mcsa/mcts/mcitp Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum ...

Certificate Services and Cisco AnyConnect

we using standalone root ca on windows 2003 generate certificates used connect vpn using cisco anyconnect clients. i trying windows 2008 r2 server set standalone root ca replace can't work. i installed certificate services on windows 2008 r2 server same way old server (not many options when standalone , running standard version of windows 2008). i created, approved , installed certificate on windows 7 laptop anyconnect keep saying there isn't valid certificate use connections. looking @ mmc, certificate valid , new root ca in trusted root authority. also…compared certificate old root ca , new root ca , difference see new cert had basic constraints extension says subject type=end entity, path length constraint=none. i believe issue certificate (or how anyconnect client sees it) , not configuration of cisco vpn device i'm trying connect since error message pops immediately. (fyi...i added root ca cert , identitity cert cisco vpn device , created new cert match r...

CSV disk showing as unknown on one node?

in mucking around in ways shouldn't have in retrospect temporarily messed iscsi , mpio settings on 1 node.  have rebuilt settings think correctly.  @ point 2 of 5 csv showing redirected access due configuration problem on 1 node.  pretty sure node since in disk management 2 troublesome disks showing unknown , unallocated instead of basic , simple volume.  other 2 nodes of cluster see disks , other 3 csv show everywhere.  have md3000i , md3220i.  both disks on md3000i , 1 of 3 on md3220i working.  thinking missing obvious since these production csv trying careful in fixing it.  suggestions.   brian hoyt nevermind, refreshed iscsi targets , seemed clear up. Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering) ...

Additional Public IP addresses

hi, have external nic on isa server has 5 additional ip addresses added in advanced section of tcpip settings. addresses 202.xx.xxx.xx subnet mask of 255.255.255.248 working fine. i need add additional public ip addresses web server sits behind isa. problem when add 6th ip address above subnet mask error message the combination of ip address , subnet mask invalid. of bits in host address portion of ip address set 0. please enter valid combination of ip address , subnet mask. machine virtual (hyper v) thanks in advance you receive error, because with 255.255.255.248 subnet can use block of six addresses. the 255.255.255.248 subnet mask marks 29bits of 32bits of ip address network portion. for instance when have 202.0.0.0/29 range can use 202.0.0.1 202.0.0.6 addresses. when looking @ last three bits of ip addresses you''ll see addresses corresponding address range are: 202.0.0.0 11001010 00000000 00000000 00000 000 202.0.0.1  11001010 00000000 00000000 00000 001 202.0.0.2  ...

Listing (and deleting) AD accounts that have been disabled for XX days

howdy, i know can use lastlogondate find ad accounts not used we're looking bit different.  when leaves our company, go in , deactivate ad account , move different ous rest of them.  i'm looking find script can find accounts have been deactivated more 60 days based on date flagged inactive , not based on when logged in last. is accomplished?  if so, can point me towards tutorial or give me sample?  i'm searching around haven't found exact scenario yet. thanks! you can tee-object writes list of adusers deleted file this: get-aduser -searchbase "ou=employees,dc=company,dc=net" -filter {(lastlogondate -le $60days) -and (enabled -eq $false)} -properties lastlogondate, passwordlastset | tee-object -filepath c:\test.txt | remove-adobject –recursive Windows Server  >  ...

Copy folders structure without files using PowerShell

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hi i need copy folders tree without files folder c:\a to folder c:\b. how it. tried using copy-item command no success: copy-item -path c:\a\* -destination c:\b -filter {psiscontainer} -recurse thank help. kind regards tomasz hi, i recommend using robocopy purpose. see /e , /xf: http://ss64.com/nt/robocopy.html http://cects.com/copying-directory-structures-without-files/ Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

GPO setting for UAC is being over-ridden by local machine.

hello, i'm configuring system image , 1 of tools use requires setting in policy d isabled is   user account control: admin approval mode built-in administrator account. default setting, setting, however, being changed enabled on it's own each time after reboot. tried fix gpo , still doesn't stay disabled . matter of fact, when enable gpo define setting, grayed out in gpedit.msc if gpo applied, still stays enabled. gpo enforced , none of inherited gpos define setting. dropping uac down non e doesn't fix nor editing registry key.   how can setting remain consistent? clear on machine causing this, have no direction what. hi g.summer, i’m little confused problem. before going further, please let me confirm more? understanding. yeah. say, default setting user account control: admin approval mode built-in administrator account is set disabled. please let me know account used logon , operations (is administrator?). would please let me know if com...

Windows 2012 R2 with EasyPrint -> clients on Mac OS

hi everyone i have issue configuration. build application in objective-c runs remote connection windows 2012 r2 easyprint local printers on mac doesn't work. have suggestion how :)? regards, sebastian hello sebastian, remote desktop client supports generic printer drivers only. visit our uservoiceforum suggest idea: http://aka.ms/uservoice-rdmac thank :) Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop clients

Server 2012 Multi GPU RemoteFX

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we looking virtualize cad workstations using server 2012 remotefx, but i haven't been able find much information on support multiple gpus.  instance, if have server 2 physical gpus, windows pool resources of 2 cards , allow run 4 or 5 vms, each vgpu?  need use crossfire or sli support multiple graphics cards? hi, thanks post. server 2012 support multiple gpu’s within 1 server. more detailed information, may refer following article. windows server 2012 remote desktop services (rds) http://blogs.technet.com/b/windowsserver/archive/2012/05/09/windows-server-2012-remote-desktop-services-rds.aspx are multiple gpus supported on single remotefx server? http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff817615(v=ws.10).aspx best regards, aiden   aiden cao technet community support Windows Server  >  ...

Storage pool disk failure monitoring

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hi, i searching way monitor disks in storage pool. way can rescan storage there way windows automaticley chack disksfailures in storage pool , there option can send me email when happends? greatings, danny hi, has an idea. when disk failure occurred, there event should logged in event viewer. (for example, if disk has been surprise removed, event id 157 should logged.) when know events of disk failure, can open task scheduler create task . in create task panel, select triggers create new trigger, select begin task: on event , complete configuration. then select action tab in create task create new action. in new action panel, please configure action: send e-mail . please check if above operations can you. for more details, please refer following article. schedule task if update, please feel free let me know. hope helps. best regards, justin gu Windows Serv...

DHCP Vendor Class question

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hi all, just 1 question, if define vendor class , example define diferent dns option vendorclass on scope, how doest client handle that. does take options defined standard class doesnt have class defined, , options class defined (does mean that the vendor specific class takes presendace optiones defined)? thanks zarko hi zarko, thank post. does take options defined standard class doesnt have class defined, , options class defined (does mean vendor specific class takes presendace optiones defined)? no, vendor class based on dhcp server level not on scope/option level. means client not dhcp option if vendor class defined on dhcp server not on scopes/options. dhcp server handle vendor option procedure: 1. server checks see vendor class identified client request recognized class defined on server. 2. if vendor class recognized, server checks see whether additional dhcp options configured class in active scope. 3. if vendor class not recognized, server ignores ...

How can I expand my system partition?

my computer system partition needs expanded soon. there 15% of free space left. in fact, not long ago, had deleted empty partition , remained 50gb of unallocated space behind partition d. have idea me expand system partition? can directly add unallocated space system partition? give me suggestions, please!  the unallocated space not directly behind system partition, right? if guess right, cannot straightly expand using built-in disk management tool. but, still can take chances partition resizing tools go on, gparted, im-magic partition resizer free , easeus partition master, etc. moreover, in case of unwanted data loss, should important partition drive in advance. Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage ...

Slow processing of desktop background

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hi all, if have question again. have created gpo desktop background. enviroment server 2012r2. when click on start buttom, in tumbnail background displayed. when switch desktop isn't displayed. can me problem? best reagrds, willem hi frank, thanks response. made policy using method: setting desktop wallpaper background group policy administrative templates if wish enforce particular background , prevent users changing it, need use administrative templates. setting desktop wallpaper can found at user configuration\administrative templates\desktop\desktop\. strangely, there desktop folder within desktop folder… i have save image on unc path , set in policy. when logon background applied users, not users. as can see in start page desktop background diplayed (called bureaublad in dutch), when switch dekstop filled out black. one more question, know if there option force background regardless setting of rdp client?thank reply. bets regards willem fou...

Windows backup created a checkpoint but I can't remove or revert.

i using windows server backup capture hyper-v guests , noticed on 24th backup created snapshot (checkpoint).  word "now" displayed below checkpoint except not.  shows: servername - backup - (12/24/2014 - 8:04:10 pm) , that's it.  no option remove it, or revert. the other strange thing happened on date backup began keeping copies.  before keeping latest backup.  has stopped , getting latest copy again.  what's this?  digitalman161, the following blog gives details on how deal such situation. https://gilgrossblog.wordpress.com/2014/05/02/cant-remove-hyper-v-backup-checkpointsnapshot-from-vm/ hope helpful. do let me know in case if still have issues. - anantesh Windows Server  >  Hyper-V ...

Replicate Clustered VM to local storage of a cluster node

hello everyone,  suspect answer yes confirmation on following: 3 (server 2012) hyper-v hosts in cluster: node1 node2 node3 node3 has alot of local storage space.  possible replicate couple of clustered vms node3's local storage?  also, possible replicate vm multiple nodes? thanks in advance, vb unfortunately not possible. not allow setup vm replication inside cluster. cheers, benjamin armstrong ============================ windows virtualization senior lead program manager posting provided no warranties, , confers no rights. assume risk use. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

DFS Error after restore of Virtual Machine

hi,     i had major server failure last weekend , had restore vmware environment.   1 of servers had restore server running windows 2008 has dfs configured.   since restoring server, dfs not working - in changes not copied other servers.  in dfs management, verified topology between server , others , says fine.    i getting event id 2104 in event log, , read somewhere have delete database. i tried moving/deleting dfsr folder reappears (before start services).  has got ideas?   thank in advance         hi, 1. please check size of replicated folder , free space of central server. 2. please check if nt authority\system account has full control permissions on "system volume information" folder. 3. if there enough free space, let’s try delete dfsr folder troubleshooting.  a. stop "dfs replication" service on problem server. b. on system drive on problem server, sh...

Server 2008 R2 180 day Trial to Full

greetings, would know if server 2008 r2 standard 180 day evaluation trial version, available @ http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/trial-software.aspx can converted licensed version @ later stage, without having reformat , reinstall?  see question has been asked, thought ask again software no longer in beta. try server 2008 r2 , have been thinking downloading trial version.   version strictly demo only edition expires after 180 days activation period regardless, or can trial version converted full version @ later stage using purchased key? sincerely appreciate advice can offer. many thanks, shane. greetings, would know if server 2008 r2 standard 180 day evaluation trial version, available @ http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/trial-software.aspx can converted licensed version @ later stage, without having reformat , reinstall?  see question has been asked, thought ask again software no longer in beta. try server 2008 r2 , have ...

64bit printer driver on Windows 2003 server 32bit

hi i have windows 7 64-bit workstations cannot install shared printers on our windows 2003 32-bit print server the printers have lexmark x642e, when users try add printer print server, wizard tries search driver in windows update , gives error driver cannot located, i'm not sure why searching in windows update, because windows 7 contains built-in driver lexmark x642e (the driver located in path "c:\windows\system32\driverstore\filerepository\prnlx009.inf_amd64_neutral_d4b76afd08f308fb"), after search driver fails gives ability browse driver, tried use 64-bit driver windows 7 downloaded lexmark website, doesn't work, i'm getting message "windows cannot locate suitable printer driver", tried browse "c:\windows\system32\driverstore\filerepository\prnlx009.inf_amd64_neutral_d4b76afd08f308fb" again i'm getting same message, i tried install 64-bit printer driver manually on print server windows 7 64-bit workstation using print manag...

Performance Monitor Time Table Issue

i have issue trying @ historical data have capture in perfmon , when go past 40 days shows intervals @ 1 day. until shows intervals every 5 minutes interval have set. there way adjust this? can  at 3 months worth of data , view @ 5 minute intervals? thanks hi,   according search , test, no option available modify interval produced performance monitor log file.   by default, if monitor not large enough display data, interval increased. however, can modify time range decrease interval.   1.     open performance monitor properties in performance monitor log file. 2.     switch source tab, , drag bar modify time range.   regards, please remember click “mark answer” on post helps you, , click “unmark answer” if marked post not answer question. can beneficial other community members reading thread. Windows Server ...

Restrict folder creation policy?

we have issue developers create shared drives on servers, , while want them have ability import code test environment, we'd turn off ability them create shared folders right. ideas on how restrict via policy? help! hi,  its difficult prevent administrator creating shares on server since administrator can work around restriction.  you can use steps in following article set permissions on behavior:  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/823288 . use gpos configure change, capture changes registry keys , use group policy preferences roll out changes. again, note admin on box can change permissions if know how. thanks, guy Windows Server  >  Group Policy

NTDS Replication

hi, i continuously getting event id 1083,1955 because of freequently accounts getting lockedout. plz me resolve issue. my dc , adc in server2008r2 2008r2 forest functional level. you may refer following articles: maintaining , monitoring account lockout http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc776964(ws.10).aspx event id 1083 logged during active directory replication http://support.microsoft.com/kb/296714 ntds replication - 1955 http://deusexmachina.org.uk/evdoco/event.php?event=316 regards, Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Replacing Domain Controller with new box and new domain

while there lot of great information here, don't see specific situation.  have merged other companies , start using totally new domain.  1 idea build new domain controller new domain on it, shut network down, take out old domain controller, install , turn on new domain controller new ad info.  go each individual computer (we have 35) , change domain.  have recreate, basically, profile see 'old' files on computer since loggin in new username/password.  (the current dc server 2008 while newly built server server 2008 r2) can please shed light , tell pros , cons of doing way?  thanks! actually, there lot of information intend - want under domain migration, , may want include admt in queries.  here's can specific tool: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8377 and here's guide how can used: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=19188 hth ... ...

logging application

hi everybody i have 2008 r2 dc in network , i'm looking application loges every movements of clients , copy,paste,attach or move files in file server.if 1 know such application please let know thanks hi,   i understand record behavior clients. based on research, notice 1 third party software named client record manager. visit website according link below:   title : client record manager url : http://www.trackrecordssoftware.com/track-records-cm/client-record-manager/   i think have try verify whether works or not.   note : response contains reference third party world wide web site. microsoft providing information convenience you. microsoft not control these sites , has not tested software or information found on these sites; therefore, microsoft cannot make representations regarding quality, safety, or suitability of software or information found there. there inherent dangers in use of software found on internet...

Migrating Windows 2003 SP2 to Windows 2008 OR Windows 2008 R2??

hello everyody, well, guess there differences between migrating or upgrading. far know, upgrading means in-place , migrating means server, i'm right? so, following concept...what better? migrate or upgrade? don't care much, 'cause ad pretty healthy lot of ou's, users, printers, dl, dg, etc... , there virtualized (actually have 3 dc's doing different functions) 2 dc dns/dhcp/wins 1 dc certificate servers (i know, shouldn't  use dc ca, that's way is)...so, being in vm's helps lot, because space/memory/cpu not issue, going upgrade our exchange infrastructure well, exchange 2010, so, that's why need upgrade/migrate windows 2008 r2. so, after introduction, i'd know, secure way accomplish this? read post people asked here, , believe took note of everything, since guide ca deployments, step-by-step blog posted before (sorry dont remember right he's name, believe mr. weber?) well, coming purpose of thread...should upgrade or migrate? me secure ...

DHCP not handing out addresses

hi i have windows server 2008 sp2 roles ad dns , dhcp. several days server dhcp "hangs" a few hours after restart c:\windows\system32\svchost.exe -k dhcpserver run on 50 % on procesor , mmc not responding must before kill proses svchost , start dhcp looks not response client pc hi, did make change on server before issue occur? updates or other settings? if have installed updates, please have @ windowsupdate.log. if there errors please provide snippet error message. Windows Server  >  Network Infrastructure Servers

Windows server 2012 R2 Datacenter : How to create Hyper-V which will be the replica of host OS

hello everyone, recently purchased brand-new ibm server , installed windows 2012 r2 datacentre, sql server 2012, tfs server 2013, etc.  we generate hyper-v (vhd) file replica of above os , run guest os above server. can advise me how develop hyper-v, vhd file of windows 2012 r2 datacentre host os? if in case required installation again on new hyper-v machine can i generate c:\ , d:\ partitions same did on host operating system?   any appreciated. thanks, ankit shah inkey solutions, india. microsoft certified business management solutions professionals http://www.inkeysolutions.com/microsoftdynamicscrm.html hi ankit , sorry , test on physical machine , update . update: (i test it ) i deleted partition except system drive  c: (diskpart --> select disk 0 --> list partition --> select partition 3 --> delete partition override ) diskpart>create partition msr size=128 diskpart>crea...

Joined AD Domain with same computer name as as DC. Now none of the Users can connect to Domain resources

have windows server 2008 r2.  server in office.  has been configured ad dc.  domain local private domain named xxxxx.local  problem occured whenever joined domain xp machine same name dc  (cname:server).  now, not have admin credentials not have rights join computer domain.  message says " domain controller domain not contacted".  not that, none of existing computers can mapped drives or resources on domain. i read credentials on new server may have been over-written computer joined domain same computer name.  may have messed things renamed the dc else using system properties.  the business needs to the system functional on monday morning in a state of panic right of best course of action is.   have suggestions has been impacted , how correct mess?  bad appears?? :( this new implementation.  new server / domain 10 workstations.  local private network using 192.168.xxx.xxx. e...

Regenerating 8.3 file names

hello, 8.3 file names creation disabled , had enable using fsutil. need assign 8.3 names files created until then. tried use fsutil file setshortname nothing when long file name , short name matches, file left without short name. moreover, if use change short name different name, cannot set original short name if matches long name. any ideas how set file's short name long 1 (assuming fits), or different way how recreate file names without copying files elsewhere , back? thanks, jan well seems must rename short named files long name have short name created. renaming removes it. have yet test if guilty applications see files long names fit short names. support. Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage ...

Win 2003 / Win 2008

hello, i have 2 domain controllers (win 2003), can upgrade only one of them win 2008 ? , keep other 1 2003 ? thank all, hi,   thanks post.   yes, upgrade 1 of dcs windows server 2008 following steps.   ====================================== 1. install windows server 2008 on new server. 2. promote new server become domain controller (in same domain). 3. promote new domain controller "global catalog" , reboot server. 4. install dns server on new domain controller. 5. set local ip of new domain controller dns server. 6. option - install wins service on new domain controller , change 7. move fsmo rules new domain controller. 8. demote original domain controller using "global catalog" , reboot server. (optional) 9. demote original domain controller using "domain controller". (optional)   please note: avoid compatibility issue, highly recommend trying in lab environment first.   for reference, check following links:   installing addi...

Domain Controller Issues

when our pdc down, other dc showing issues.  pcs can logon, however, not fully.  event logs of pc show netlogon 5719 errors , grouppolicy 1129 errors.  there time-service 129 warnings , dns client events 1014 warnings.  in addition, drive mappings fail notification area pop-up "could not reconnect network drives." event 5719 computer not able set secure session domain controller in domain ourdomain due following: there no logon servers available service logon request. may lead authentication problems. make sure computer connected network. if problem persists, please contact domain administrator.   event 1129 processing of group policy failed because of lack of network connectivity domain controller. may transient condition. success message generated once machine gets connected domain controller , group policy has succesfully processed. if not see success message several hours, contact administrator.   event 129 ntpclient ...

how to get Time source DCs in domain

hi friends, i got below script checkout time source of domain controllers in domain. but script appending output file , instead of need override output file every time. or if possible, can below format time source in output file? time source dc102  dc104.contoso.org  "*********************************************************" time source  dc102 dc104.contoso.org  ********************************************************* time source  dc101 dc104.contoso.org  ********************************************************* any me appreciated. ================================ function checktimeservers { begin {} process { $server = "$_" if ($_ -ne "") { write-host "checking time source of $server, pasting output in $($logfile)" $timeserver = w32tm /query /computer:$server /source write-output "[$(get-date -format g)]: server $($server) gets time $($timeserver)" ...

Dashboard issues

just completed clean install of server essentials 2016 in hyper-v setup. have 2 issues relating dashboard. 1) second hard drive storing serverfolders disappears storage hard drives tab after time, consequently status on shares displays missing. drive , content still visible , accessible on network. reboot returns normal. hardware had earlier version of server essentials in same configuration , didn’t have issue. 2) second server running exchange server 2016 displays update status warning, yet updates have been installed. third server setup remote desktop server dose not exhibit same update warning. thinking install issue did second clean install both issues remain. any guidance appreciated. hi, 1) a second hard drive storing serverfolders disappears storage hard drives tab after time… please check “where add or move server folder” section in below link, make sure have stored server folders on recommend place: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj713503(v=ws....

Work Folders locks AD account when changing password (KB3216755)

scenario: windows 2012 r2 work folders server, , windows 10 clients (remote users, not domain joined) deployed patch kb3216755 fix previous bug. when active directory password changes, work folders retries invalid password instead of requesting password update (as did). that, in turn, locks ad account. : :hilarity ensues:: only workaround far disable work folders, unlock account, re-enable work folders. rinse , repeat every time user's ad credentials change.  a sol, thanks reporting issue on other forum thread . investigated problem , identified bug. issue affects windows 10 clients using digest authentication. windows 10 clients using adfs authentication or domain joined (using windows integration authentication) should not impacted. this issue fixed in latest windows 10 builds ( insider builds ). if need fix windows 10 version 1607, please open support case. not charged since issue bug. thanks, jeff ...

Printing limitation

i have konica minolta printer drivers setup on windows server 2012 r2 , shared .the driver setup give popup when printing allow user input printing code (account track).the users print windows 10 via print server. apps work fine , displays popup printing code except microsoft edge microsoft photo's. no popup appears print job goes server , jams print queue. i have replicated on other windows server 2012 , same issue occurs. i have tried different drivers no success .i have tried via windows server 2008 , works fine. i  print directly printer without going via server works fine.                                                                 ...

Site to Zone Assignment List GPO too large

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hi, our site zone assignment list in ad (w2003r2) user's gpo has grown large , doesn't work anymore. (user configuration/policies/administrative templates/windows components/internet explorer/internet control panel/security page/site zone assignment list). is there can done it? maybe registry setting on windows 7 workstations or dc's (like kerberos maximum token size)? or other suggestions do? thanks hi, according our search, error id status 0x57 means have invalid parameter in zone assignment list. since have 108 entries, may try 5 0/50 approach narrow down entry causing issue. also mentioned should have size limitation ie zone assignment list, although don’t find limitation size ms website now. if can deploy first 54 entries , second 54 entries in 5 0/50 approach, 108 entries list may on size limitation. maybe can use wildcard character replace entries. how use wild cards when add web sites security zones http://support.microsoft.com/kb/184456 ...

Windows Server 2003 r2 and Server 2008 r2

very new server community , have probably a question may or may not have an easy resolution: 1. on servers 2003 , 2008 both r2, there way set users log domain server must date on windows updates and our current anti virus definitions domain server before lets them log it?  very new server community , have probably a question may or may not have an easy resolution: 1. on servers 2003 , 2008 both r2, there way set users log domain server must date on windows updates and our current anti virus definitions domain server before lets them log it?  you might interested in network access protection. network access protection (nap) feature in windows server 2008 controls access network resources based on client computer’s identity , compliance corporate governance policy. nap allows network administrators define granular levels of network access based on client is, groups client belongs, , degree client complian...

Server 2012 Hyper-V Live Migration problems - pulling my hair out now !1

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hi hope can  me issue have. i have 9 node hyper-v 2012 cluster, 4 csv volumes, , 6 pass through disks 2 different sql virtual servers. the cluster passes validation without issues. live migrating standard vm (no pass through disks)between nodes works fine. when try migrate ether of 2 sql vm;s pass through disks, fails 90% of time, work. these vm's quick migrate between node , works fine, live migration issue. i not sure or try next.   the pass through disks correctly registered in cluster , assigned vm's the fact quick migration or offline migration works proves ok. the errors in cluster event log :- 1205 , 1069 can ? many thanks mark hi aidan finn has made blog post this, , not supported live migration pass-through disk in hyperv 2012 cluster if not think vhdx maybe should go other option if storage fc can use virtual hba , connect storage sql servers http://www.aidanfinn.com/?p=14435 best regards niklas ...

AD Objects Restoration-Extract Groupmembership from NTDS.DIT

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i have win 2008 r2 dc. ffl & dfl 2003. regularly taking system-state backup . i mounted .vhd system state backup & able see ad objects & groupmemship , all. after running " dsamain /dbpath < path_to_database_file > /ldapport < port_ #>" now how export groupmembership deleted user present in system-state backup. can see groupmembership dsa.msc after mounting ntds.dit. mounted ntds.dit via adlds.   aliahmurfy see below snaps & commands for query. working fine me. ###dsamain dsamain -dbpath "o:\windows\ntds\ntds.dit" -ldapport 5000 ###jbl-fps003 ad lds server get-aduser -identity allanb -pr * -server jbl-fps003:5000 regards, biswajit mcts, mcp 2003,mcsa 2003, mcsa:m 2003, ccna, enterprise admin, itil f 2011 blog:   script gallary:   linkedin:    note: disclaimer: posting provided & no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights.. ...

Installing Office Access on Server 2008 r2 installation an accepted practice?

we have access file hosted on file server. there night jobs need run (they can run windows 7 workstation performance issue). question is, accepted install access software on file server? afaik, there no issues in installing ms access on file server. have 2008 r2, better performance, install access 64bit instead of 32bit. i not represent organisation work for, opinions expressed here own. this posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. - .... .- -. -.- ... --..-- ... .- -. - --- ... .... Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

0x8007F004 error when updating, Policies are all ok!!

i having trouble when installing updates.. particularly "security" updates windows xp.   not on our clients, our notebooks.   looking @ windows update log, comes 0x8007f004 errors, know permission errors. after looking on client , server policies seems fine! can install other updates, not security ones. logging in local or domain admin makes no difference, these updates still fail install... same thing happens when go windows update website , try update way. i deleted softwaredistribution folder no luck, same problem still happened. looking on log following comes up: "handler install completed 0x8007f004. handler fatal: uh: 0x8007f004: installoruninstallthread failed in cuhwindowspatchhandler: : handlesingleupdate" "2011-06-17  09:53:43:286 5868 1738 handler fatal: uh: 0x8024200b: handlesingleupdate failed in cuhwindowspatchhandler: : handlemultipleudpates"   any ideas anyone? been looking on net , still can't f...

DNS zone transfer not possible when added records using dnscmd

hello, we have problem regarding zone transfers our windows 2008 dns server. use 2 nameservers of our own, customer has 3 of own wants use these domains. so set transfer method nameserver in nameservers tab allowed receive zone. when add nameservers via dnscmd ns records, zone transfers failing error: host ****.nl not found: 5(refused) ; transfer failed. but when remove these records , add them again (copy paste), zonetransfers work! gui looks same. can tell me if normal behaviour? , how can fix this? hi, if remove record again , reconfigure it, issue appear again? and work now? i think there may delay on network transmission. may takes time find dns server ns record point to. you confirm steps through link below: http://dns-info.blogspot.in/2009/02/create-ns-record-using-dnscmd.html best regards quan gu   Windows Server ...

urgent___cluster node constantly removed from active cluster membership

hi all, one client  just set windows 2012 r2 clustering , sql 2012 on.  two site , b.  at site a(producton site), 4 nodes .  two nodes have 2 nics (one private replication; client , cluster communication); 2 nodes 1 public nic.  cluster node removed active cluster membership event 1135.  private network down error;  same as http://blogs.technet.com/b/askcore/archive/2012/02/08/having-a-problem-with-nodes-being-removed-from-active-failover-cluster-membership.aspx i not understand how these 4 nodes communicate each other since (two nodes have 1 private , 1 public ips; other 2 have 1 public ip). can let me know how heartbeats work among these 4 nodes? not think driver issue since 2 nodes physical , 2 nodes virtual. how should make these errors go away?  do need adjust these values according to http://www.sqlhammer.com/blog/set-windows-failover-cluster-timeout-thresholds/? btw, can let me know how heartbeats work among th thank...

Command-line ftp drop out in Windows Server 2003

some time ago discovered several viruses on server , @ same time had issues ftp.exe command being run scheduled tasks, e.g. access denied (cacls showed 'everyone:n'), ftp.exe hidden. after resetting access control lists , shr attributes on file, find executing ftp.exe drops out c:\ command prompt - no ftp> prompt, no errors, no event log entries. i haven't found specific info on virus infection. windows firewall off! i've re-installed ftp.exe i386 folder have not yet tried re-installing sp2. ideas appreciated. hi,   you may visit following website pc safety scan:   http://www.microsoft.com/protect/support/default.mspx   hope helps. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

BSOD when installing Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.6 MP3 - System Thread Exception Not Handled

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i'm setting 2 new 2012 standard servers , installing symantec endpoint protection 12.1.6 mp3. i'm installing them unmanaged, custom, reduced sized clients disabled aside virus, spyware, , basic download features (as recommended symantec support). on 1 server (the dc) gets through install , runs updates bsod system_thread_exception_not_handled. after reboots sep services don't start , explore.exe process crashes every time try related file explorer. have run symantec cleanwipe utility things working again. the rds server doesn't through install. i'm @ loss @ moment. hi dsweber, thanks posting on technet forum. >>on 1 server (the dc) gets through install , runs updates bsod system_thread_exception_not_handled you check memory dump file figure below: location : system properties->advanced->startup , recovery->settings you post detailed information here. besides, please check if following link helpful: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-u...

mapped network drives

i have server 2003 that i have made mapped network drives nas. i have set autodisconnect -1 , net use  persistent:yes but still after about 15  mins all mappings disconnect i need mappings stay time as i have scripts run during night that use mappings. any ideas on how i can stop mapping disconnecting time. it happens on mappings   thanks in advance   if read , implemented solution in abovr article should work seemlesly on other hand advice contact nas vendor more help.   thanks http://www.virmansec.com/blogs/skhairuddin Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Do I have to remove RDS license from AWS before I can use them again

hello all, i have amazon web server windows 2012 set perform remote app functions. i installed rds client license needed have users access remote app. client wants scrap aws server local server in house. in order use rds license on new server have remove license aws server before gets decommissioned or can install rds license on new server . thanks ideas  in order use rds license on new server have remove license aws server before gets decommissioned or can install rds license on new server . hi, please remove installed rds cals first, re-install them. best regards, amy please remember mark replies answers if , un-mark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Service...