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Getting "Access is denied" when running DSADD

i have windows server 2003 beta 3 build 6001 installed on dell poweredge 2800.    when logged in domain administrator, run following dsadd command, , works perfectly:   dsadd user "cn=josie straka,cn=users,dc=labdomain,dc=local" -fn josie -ln straka -samid "strakajo" -display "josie straka" -pwd p@ssw0rd1 -pwdneverexpires yes -canchpwd no   when log in domain admin user, other administrator, error:   dsadd failed: cn=....: access denied.   the user member of domain admins ad group, , member of enterprise admins , group policy creator owners, added later in troubleshooting problem.  none of has helped.   i created user logged in gui.   is there i'm missing?       this issue here uac!   as default administrator uac not invoked. administrator, , not matter of groups he/she member of, uac invoked. because of other admin receives , access denied. when executing such tool either disable uac or implement additional ele...

How to define in server 2008 session 0 Language

hi, how configur language in session 0 in server 2008 ?  hi, could detail problem more specifically? session 0 used services session in server 2008. best regards, clarence 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  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

sql backup from list and exclude any OFFLINE databases

   i'm cleanup of old databases , marking them offline. want backup script exclude offline databases. how add log shows dbs processed versus offline , not backed up. script in using 2 databases 1 online , other offline testing.  thanks. $assemblyinfo = [system.reflection.assembly]::loadwithpartialname("microsoft.sqlserver.smo") if ($assemblyinfo.getname().version.major -ge 10) { # sql server version 2008 or later, load these other assemblies [system.reflection.assembly]::loadwithpartialname('microsoft.sqlserver.smoextended') | out-null [system.reflection.assembly]::loadwithpartialname('microsoft.sqlserver.sqlwmimanagement') | out-null } $s = new-object ("microsoft.sqlserver.management.smo.server") "(local)" #this can "servername\instancename" $bkdir = "c:\backup\" #we define folder path variable $dbstobackup = @(“stagingdatabase","testing") try { $dbs = $s.data...

Certificate issues / question

hi - hoping can here totally confused. we have 2012 domain (abc.local) , our main domain abc.co.uk have purchased ucc cert server1.abc.co.uk san  (subject alternative names) server2.abc.co.uk, server3.abc.co.uk, ts.abc.co.uk , dc.abc.co.uk server1 our exchange 2012 box , found commands run changes virtual directories , makes iis/computer accept .co.uk certificate .. has been installed , when people connect server1.abc.co.uk via internet certificate replies ok though called server1.abc.local externally named server2.abc.co.uk .. again ran commands change virtual directories etc.. still replies ok server san. my problem ts , dc ... these servers not have iis installed , have standard certificate services installed - have imported full certificate (private , public key) certificate store if try , connect ts.abc.co.uk replies certificate not valid etc.. ideally don't want install iis on dc , ts, there no need (the ts me connect remotely) .. if have simplicity will. ...

Is there a way to configure CRL and CA Certificate Validity Periods through MMC?

i have following commands set crl , ca validity/overlap periods. there way through mmc ca snap in? certutil -setreg ca\crlperiodunits 1 certutil -setreg ca\crlperiod "weeks" certutil -setreg ca\crldeltaperiodunits 1 certutil -setreg ca\crldeltaperiod "days" certutil -setreg ca\crloverlapperiodunits 12 certutil -setreg ca\crloverlapperiod "hours" certutil -setreg ca\validityperiodunits 5 certutil -setreg ca\validityperiod "years" thanks, bobby in ui can configure base , delta crl validity (in certification authority mmc snap-in, right-click on revoked certificates , click properties). crl overlap settings , ssued certificate validity not configurable ui. my weblog: http://en-us.sysadmins.lv powershell pki module: http://pspki.codeplex.com check out new: powershell fciv tool. Windows Server  ...

Map drives disappearing during GPO background refresh on Windows 2012 R2.

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hi guys, i have small project: move users old terminal server based on windows 2008 r2 new terminal server based on windows 2012 r2. both servers virtual , on same hyper-v server. went smooth, after 1 day "test user" started complain explorer crashes. checked , didn't find interesting. asked user password , login him new terminal server. opened apps plus explorer , noticed @ 1 point explorer starts to flickering , and of windows closed (taskbar still exist). windows closed explorer windows shares file server on same hyper-v server. troubleshooted it, network etc. ok. than opened once again shares in explorer , run gpupdate /force , had same result user. windows shares closed in background. gpo settings deploy users use terminal servers. don’t have problems on windows 2008 r2. i have solved problem changing  option "remove item when no longer applied" plus have changed action update. idea why happens? luca > have solved problem cha...

Exporting VM to shared folder from 2k8 R2 Core Hyper-v to other 2k8 server

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hi, trying o export vm shared folder hyper-v host based on 2k8 r2 core edition , far fail miserably. it seems not had problem not able find solution yet in neither of other threads have found it. i have tried advertised method of: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/virtual_pc_guy/archive/2010/03/15/exporting-to-importing-from-a-network-share-hyper-v.aspx but not work in core environment (i have tried giving "everyone" , "guest" full ntfs , shares permissions no result). above mentioned methods getting is  did have found working method export shared folder using core version of 2k8 (both target , source in 1 domain). thanks hi st, >> i trying o export vm shared folder hyper-v host based on 2k8 r2 core edition and far fail miserably . i noticed hoper-v host core edition, if using hyper-v management manage hyper-v core remotely , please refer following article : http://blogs.technet.com/b/josebda/archive/2008/06/27/using-constrained-delegati...

Breakpoints set during debugging don't work in Powershell 3.0

hello have kind of problem. when set breakpoints before starting debugging of powershell script, these breakpoints work. while debug script can set new breakpoints script execution not stop @ these new breakpoints. when finish debugging script , start debugging again, new breakpoints work. doesn't matter if try in microsoft powershell ise or powergui. on machines dynamically added breapoints (those added while debugging) works, on others doesn't. have found, works on have powershell 2.0 , doesn't work on having powershell 3.0 to clarify let's have script: write-host "line 1" write-host "line 2" write-host "line 3" write-host "line 4" write-host "line 5" i set breakpoints on lines 1,3 , 5. run script , stops on line 1. add breakpoint line 2. i  hit run button (f5) , script stops on line 3. ignores newly added breakpoint on line 2. add new breapoint line 4 , remove breakpoint on line 5. when continue scr...

Update from 10049 to 10061 failed, error code 0xc1900101 - 0x20017

my computer running win10 enterprise build 10049 has downloaded update build 10061.  it reboots , begins update installation, fails , ends reverting 10049.  when log in, error titled "couldn't update windows 10 technical preview", error code of 0xc1900101 - 0x20017. a quick search on error code finds forum post november, not else.  that post seemed indicate possible hardware or driver compatibility issue.  i'm not sure driver might issue 10061 isn't issue 10049 though... anyone else run this?  any suggestions on how go pinning down cause of error? i able update installed eventually. first tried, @ administrative command prompt, running " sfc /scanno w ".  this got 4% , failed. i assumed indicated problem component store, check ran "dism /online /cleanup-image /scanhealt h " - completed successfully, reported there no problems component store.  even so, ran " sfc /scannow " again.  this tim...

Installing kb2992611 - error message "the update is not applicable".

hi, when installing offline patch kb2992611 on windows server 2008 r2 enterprise server, error message stating update not applicable computer. on windows server 2008 r2 enterprise server able install patch successfully. anyone have idea should do? thanks in advance. ciao, marco hi, we're having same issues, have 50 servers getting error patch not applicable while 120 other servers received without issues. i've validated, , of them windows server 2008 r2 datacenter 64-bit service pack 1 installed. any other possible suggestions welcome. thanks! hi, please wait re-release of update. seem have lot of issue linked kb. lot of users tell uninstall it, can break tls in server communication. regards, philippe don't forget mark answer or vote helpful identify information. ( linkedin endorsement never hurt :o) ) answer interesting quest ion ? create wiki article it! ...

Remote desktop multiple users login

how windows 2003 server provide multiple remote desktop user login provide send me details. server windows allow multiple users login @ once remotely. hello,   if have terminal service cals, terminal service on windows server 2003 (standard, enterprise, datacenter) edition can provide multiple concurrent remote desktop user session.   for more information, please refer following resource:   windows server 2003 terminal services http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/technologies/terminalservices/default.mspx   hope can helpful. this posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Management

Windows Server Essentials 2016 Post Deployment Fails at 89%

hi all, fresh install of windows server essentials 2016 on hp proliant microserver fails during post deployment @ 89% tried few things based on internet searches no avail. i noticed "windows server essentials storage service" not start error: access denied. have tried using local logon network admin account (created during post deployment) nothing works. also have tried update "logon service"  under default domain controllers policy cannot find account: " serveradmin$" also have deleted reg. under  software\\microsoft\\windows server\\storageservice named "e73a4639-baa2-4e79-9bd4-f74524a86d2c" , tried start service did nothing. (i made backup before delete , restored again. the "storageservice.log" indicates "fodler not healthy skip update folder info permissions id:  how use product , past error? thank you hi, according description, understanding failed configure windows server 2016 ess...

Issue with herestring as a job scriptblock

hello, i need little help.  building one of two herestrings , using scriptblock start job logfiles.  things work fine except when try add clause end of second heresting filter eventid.  variables coming winform.   if don't specify eventid in form first herestring runs fine if specify eventid errors on second herestring.  not sure why throwing mouse event.   my error is the term 'system.windows.forms.mouseeventargs.eventid' not recognized name... thanks ..."    $entryfilter = "error, warning, information" if (($txteventid.text -eq $null) -or ($txteventid.text -eq ""))  { $cmd = @"    get-eventlog -logname application -computername $($txtcname.text) ` -newest $($nupdnlogcount.text) -entrytype $(@($entryfilter)) | select-object -property timegenerated, entrytype, source, eventid, message "@ } else { $cmd = @"    ...

Hyper-V 2008 Core + HP DC 7800 - Hypervisor not running

hi all,    excuse extreme ignorance.  have been keen give hyper v go , such have downloaded , installed.  seemed until attempted load vm i'd created.  receive error: "the virtual machine not started because hypervisor not running" pc specs: hp dc 7800 4 gb ram core 2 duo e7200 cpu bios version: 786f1 v01.24 bios settings: security --> system security --> "data exececution prevention" - enabled secuirty --> system security --> "virtualization technology directed i/o (vtd) - enabled. at stage @ loss work out try next.  understand hardly proliant server after reading system requirments, under impression should well.  please advise if incorrect , there i'm missing. thank time. sam. rocko according intel the e7200 processor doesn't support intel virtualization technology. Windows Server  >  ...

WMI Issue with Windows 2008 Servers

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i have 2 dc's running windows 2008 r2 , dc1 fsmo , dc2. have 2 windows 2003 server , number of other windows 2008 r2 servers. on dc2 wmi connections work fine , on dc1 if try , connect windows 2008 r2 server fails. works if connect wmi port windows 2003 server. checked firewall settings - seems fine. can telnet port 135 on dc1 servers any appreciated. hi,   i suggest run following commands re-register wmi components check result:   regsvr32 %systemroot%\system32\wbem\wmidcprv.dll cd /d %windir%\system32\wbem for %i in (*.dll) regsvr32 -s %i for %i in (*.exe) %i /regserver   the windows management instrumentation tester window may appear, normal , can go ahead close it.   if not work, suggest run following commands repair wmi namespace:   net stop winmgmt wmic /namespace:\\root path "__namespace.name='wmi'" delete mofcomp %windir%\system32\wbem\wmi.mof net start winmgmt   after that, please restart comput...

VLAN tagging on Network interface

after installing hypev server wanted tag nic prticular vlan. initial configuration not give option. there way can assign interface particular vlan? similar esx server. set port trunk on switch , allow vlan. just reember vlan tagging available in esx , xenserver - configure , work differently in hyper-v. in esx has historically been @ virtual switch level - in hyper-v (as bill mentions) @ virtual nic (or virtual switch port) level. so approach same configuraiton in different way. take slow read of link joseph gave. brian ehlert (hopefully have found useful) Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

WSUS server - Client WUA versions.

does have link list of wsus server versions , wua versions compatible them? we have wsus 3.0 sp2 server version 3.2.7600.226, , have clients @ wua version 7.6.7600.320 unable detect software updates server.  other clients use same version able updates though, that's confusing.  if install wua version 7.6.7601.23453 on clients having problems, fixes issue. does have link list of wsus server versions , wua versions compatible them? we have wsus 3.0 sp2 server version 3.2.7600.226, , have clients @ wua version 7.6.7600.320 unable detect software updates server.  other clients use same version able updates though, that's confusing.  if install wua version 7.6.7601.23453 on client, fixes issue. Windows Server  >  WSUS ...

Replica Files storage location and sizes

i'm setting hyper-v replication between 2 failover clusters. 1 primary , other our disaster recovery location. i have been using guides , pretty clear me, except replica files part. there 0 information this, except vague mention setting up. not should or allowed, or storage size it. i found capacity planner, crashed after half hour or gathering information. useless. of course can understand storage size of location needs large enough accomendate replica files while replication. can use csv this, or configure 1 local disk per failover cluster node? , used during initial replication of vm? if last 1 "yes" have problem 4 5tb csv our fileserver... don't have space available on san. i more information regarding part. figured out why did not list of csv's in wizard. reason "server name" cluster core resource offline. Windows Server ...

PORT 88 NOT UP ON AD SERVER

i have noted port 88 not opening on our backup ad server. the server running windows 2008 r2,sp1 (recently applied). cause this? thanks hey there, first of tcp port 88 kerberos. start how did confirm it's not opened? did try local server or remote server? first i'd need confirm if server listening on port 88 or not running command (netstat -anob) , verify. try remote machine using telnet. in case confirm server not listening on port 88 i'd recommdn checking eventviewer verify active directory setup issues or errors right , easiest place start with. hope helps thanks mahmoud Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Networking issue with certain websites

hi, domain server acts gateway business. past couple of months, we've been having issues reaching websites. @ first thought third party program, since we've disabled everything, not sure whats going on. make long story short, websites load fine, dont, , need refreshed 4 or 5 times them load. perfect example of youtube. youtube a interesting example because site loads fine, once load video on clinet machine, comes error loading video. need refresh page 5 times in order see it. if access youtube directly on server, loads fine!!!!! we've tried disabling windows firewall, , disabling endpoint protection entirely. thanks! hi, this not right forum question, try offer suggestions. the problem either hardware or software. far sounds have been focusing on software, should check hardware (switches, hubs, cabling, nics, etc.). there obvious question: did change couple months ago? you have narrowed problem down little testing sites directly server. try narrow down further. do...

Server Manager

have issue server manager showing error on trying add roles.  ================================= checking system update readiness. binary version 6.1.7601.21645 package version 11.0 2011-05-13 10:09 checking windows servicing packages checking package manifests , catalogs (f) cbs mum corrupt 0x00000000 servicing\packages\package_for_kb979309_rtm~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.1.0.mum  expected file name microsoft-windows-foundation-package~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.7600.16385.mum not match actual file name (fix) cbs mum corrupt cbs file replaced package_for_kb979309_rtm~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.1.0.mum cabinet: c:\windows\checksur\v1.0\windows6.1-servicing-x64-feb11.cab. (fix) cbs paired file cbs file replaced package_for_kb979309_rtm~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.1.0.cat cabinet: c:\windows\checksur\v1.0\windows6.1-servicing-x64-feb11.cab. checking package watchlist checking component watchlist check...

Domain wide upgrade from windows 8.1 to 10 on a 2102 R2 domain

i managing small business of around 20 workstation running windows 8.1 oem , have ability upgrade windows 10. want able role out upgrade on each machine via powershell commands. need activate local administrator account , change password, log off domain admin , logon on local admin before run upgrade. i have had around other forums see if there way this, told there is. if me out appreciated. tia you find not possible automate upgrade free w10 system.  can post in mdt form learn how , modify w10 dvd deployment. cannot done powershell when in domain. \_(ツ)_/ Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Windows 2000 Native Mode - Windows 2008 R2

experts, have infrastructure windows 2003 , windows 2000 combination. when check domain functional level in windows 2003 dc, current domain functional level set "windows 2000 native" , select available domain functional level set "windows server 2003". planning introduce windows 2008 r2 memberserver sccm implementation. domain controllers have not been upgrade 2003 native mode , may not compatible windows 2008. risk , impact have sccm if have implemented on windows 2k8 member server attaching current domain? please advice hello, functional levels have effect on dcs not on domain controllers. running member servers in domain shouldn't problem. for windows 2000 server machines keep in mind os not longer supported. best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server ...

2012 Hyper-V Host Causes High CPU on VM WMI Provider process - Windows Intergration Service fails to detected Network IPs with Dual Nics

hi, we have few 2012 virtual machines running on different hyper-v 2012 hypervisors.   running issue with hyper-v host and windows integration services fails discover the ip addresses on virtual machines.   occurring vm dual nics across hypervisors.   symptoms we have high cpu on virtual machine wmi provider host.  causing grief rely on integration services provide ip address discovery mechinism to program sdn(nvgre)  virtualization routes , lookups via wmi provider. we able repeat using following powershell command, failing respond in timely manner , , vms dual nics failing respond ip address. get-wmiobject  -class msvm_guestnetworkadapterconfiguration -namespace "root\virtualization\v2" sample output __genus          : 2 __class          : msvm_guestnetworkadapterconfiguration __superclas...

Windows Forms Application using PowerShell Commands to deploy a wsp file

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hi friends,    fresher in sharepoint. have been assigned task of making process of deploying wsp file automatic. need develop .exe file can stuff. have checked codeplex project "sharepoint solution installer". not sufficient our project. have create site using .exe file itself. should able deploy entire solution. this, thought powershell scripts useful. please me in achieving this. appreciated. thanks & regards, srivikas hi, i searched internet , found below articles helpful: wsp deployment using powershell scripts http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/sharepointadminprevious/thread/5bd4734c-e046-4eb3-b9ac-6ea6f240db5e using powershell deploy sharepoint solutions (wsp) http://patrickboom.wordpress.com/2010/05/31/using-powershell-to-deploy-sharepoint-solutions-wsp-2/ deploying sharepoint 2010 solution powershell http://blogs.msdn.com/b/jorman/archive/2011/09/28/deploying-sharepoint-2010-solution-with-powershell.aspx h...

Want to create a boot disk on a barebones machine

i bought barebone machine no os intent install windows server 2008 , xenapp. how create bootdisk (cd or usb) in order install win2008?  thanks. system had purchased: asus pundit p1-ph1 pentium 4 3.0 ghz small form factor desktop pc general features: black color small form factor no operating system intel pentium 4 3.0 ghz processor 1 gb ddr2 ram (upgradeable 2 gb) 160 gb sata hard drive 16x dvd-rom drive ati radeon xpress 200 chipset integrated ati radeon x300 based graphics   integrated rtl alc655 6-channel audio integrated 10/100 mbps fast ethernet motherboard features: two (2) pci slots on riser card two (2) 240-pin dimm sockets (one occupied) front i/o ports: one (1) compactflash (cf) one (1) 3-in-1 card reader (sd/mmc/ms) one (1) s/pdif-out one (1) s/pdif-in one (1) ieee 1394 6-pin firewire port one (1) ieee 1394 4-pin firewire port two (2) usb 2.0 ports one (1) microphone jack one (1) head...

server address dhcp issue

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background: small business, 50 seats on lan, pdc , dc, linux machine running virtual sap server, backend database server, issue here involves server on network, win2k8r2 running terminal services.  dhcp shared between pdc (scope of 100 addresses either full or having 2 or 3 available addresses) , pfsense firewall handles rest of scope (class c.)  terminal services machine grabs several ip address dhcp within minutes, ten or twenty, nic hard coded static address.  see screen shot pfsense dhcp server, , note ip's highlighted reference mac address of single nic attached on terminal services machine: so, how can stop behavior?  either prevent server requesting , erroneous addresses, or other workaround stop behavior?  root problem class c address space full.  needed expand existing address space or add more it, perhaps router running scope.  in mean time, use fix issue free 15 20 addresses right needed other clients , not being used terminal ...

Vbscript issue on Windows Server 2008

we have a vbscript runs on windows server 2003 machine. moved windows 2008 machine , can't run properly. can connect to active directory, believe our database connection faulty. has changed in wscript or database connection string cause problem?? thanks. script is listed below: description: script sends email appropriate manager of submitting matrix analyst. '             script identifies budget transfers have not bee approved manager , '             sends manager email each day transfers have not been approved. on error resume next '  setup oracle connection   set dbsession = createobject("oracleinprocserver.xorasession")   set oradatabase = dbsession.opendatabase("fcsdev","fcs/redpuppy1", 0) 'get matrix employee number sqlstr = "select distinct(matrix_nbr)as empnum "_ ...

Anywhere Access shows that the Domain name is not set up for my server

i running windows server 2012 essentials , have done several years without issues. ssl certificate issued through godaddy. anywhere access reporting domain name not set up. same domain name have had years.   when go anywhere access , choose set wizard, select option using domain name own. select set name automatically , choose godaddy provider. type in domain name, username , password. wizard reports error username or password incorrect , retype it. retype comes same error. know username , password correct because signed on godaddy account same username , password.   i contacted godaddy , not troubleshoot servers don’t belong them. did tell me certificate valid , there no other usernames/passwords other 1 use sign on site.   i if try connect website using domain name, internet explorer reports can’t find page. however, can web page if use ip address of router. of course, presented certificate error, if elect continue on webpage, can connect site, typ...

Printing Issues, Part 1 - All client printers visible

hi all, hope correct forum! have several issues client's printing whilst remoting. first problem relates link; http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc758131%28ws.10%29.aspx says "clients see own redirected printers in printers dialog box." however, of clients can see of each other's printers. "see-all-printer" clients xp pro, whilst our server sbs 2003. have 1 client windows server 2003, , sees own printers. should clients see own printers? , if so, why seeing of printers? thanks hi, users will see printers on 2003 ts if member of of following groups: - power users - print operators - administrators normal users should not member of of above groups.  making them member of power users or administrators severe security/stability risk.  having them member of print operators security/stability risk well.  power users not exist on dc leaves administrators or print operators.  bet administrators! i recommend users removed above groups ...

Migration windows 2000 AD to wiàndows 2003 AD

hello, here situation : i have 1 root domaine 6 root dc, with 20 child domain, with hundreds sites, , have change windows 2000 windows 2003 dc. how know wich dc hold data of sites , services ? where stored informations sites , services ? during migration windows 20003 dc,  is data of sites , services hold old windows 2000 dc move new dc or not ? thank answer regards romain how know wich dc hold data of sites , services ? every domain controller holds copy of sites , services configuration... stored in active directory under configuration partition... on every domain controller in active directory forest. cn=sites,cn=configuration,dc=....etc where stored informations sites , services ? question makes no sence me. during migration windows 20003 dc,  is data of sites , services hold old windows 2000 dc move new dc or not ? that purpose of active directory compared old sam databases... kcc (knowledge consistancy checker) automatically triggers replication of active directory data accordi...

Unable to access Workstation PC in the source domain

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when miagrating computer source target, follwoing msg " make sure netlogon , workstation services running , can authenticate machine hr=0x800706ba" service running. i checked server services started on client i'm using admt3.1 any ideas highly appreciated richard parker duplicate post.   replied http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservermigration/thread/e75807f2-7161-4589-a73a-1c615f114c3c santhosh sivarajan | mcts, mcse (w2k3/w2k/nt4), mcsa (w2k3/w2k/msg), ccna, network+| houston, tx blogs - http://blogs.sivarajan.com/ posting provided no warranties,and confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Migration

Hard Disk Confguration for cluster 2003 and 2008

hi i configuring 2 node  cluster in 2003rsp2 , 2008r2 server.my storage administrator created 2 luns , pushed nodea server.one use quorum , other use store data. now i need configure lun.please let me know partion need configure whether dynamic or,extended other otherwise suggest me configure partition.       you cannot create cluster contains windows 2003 , 2008 in same cluster. you cannot use dynamic disks in cluster (without 3rd party software). when use disk in cluster, uses whole disk. if have multiple partitions on disk, doesn't matter...the disk whole considered cluster resource. i'd recommend reviewing following more details on setting cluster: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731844(ws.10).aspx hope helps visit blog multi-site clustering - http://msmvps.com/blogs/jtoner Windows Server ...

re-run user migration?

hi all, after did user migration, security translation , computer migration, can re-run user migration again? any concerns? thank you.   why need re-migrate user account?   what trying accomplish? anyway, should able re-migrate user account   if select “merge” option.      santhosh sivarajan | mcts, mcse (w2k3/w2k/nt4), mcsa (w2k3/w2k/msg), ccna, network+ houston, tx blogs - http://blogs.sivarajan.com/ articles - http://www.sivarajan.com/publications.html twitter: @santhosh_sivara - http://twitter.com/santhosh_sivara posting provided no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

How can i plan Hardware specs specially harddisk and RAID for hyper-V virtual infrustructure

hi, i going purchase physical box 4x600 gb sas drive plan run arround 40 vms on it. now bit confused iops utilization , load can carry raid 10 in physical box. my plan 1. configure raid 10 2. run arround 40 vms 20 gb each dynamic vhd. please suggest me if there problem related performance face or suggest me performance hdd configuratin can run required vms thanks & regards, masud hussain interesting.  i've never heard recommendation use different spindles in san.  in fact, of time recommendation build large shared volume spans multiple spindles, particularly in san, typical practice.  then, large single volume, create multiple vhds.  creating individual luns each vm creates lot of management overhead no performance gain. as original post, going have live purchase.  not give indication io load created each of 40 vms going running, nor provide information on io capabilities of disks , raid controller.  so, not have problems...

Replace a DLL in use with GPO PROBLEM!

i need replace dll. this dll in use when pc started. i have changed permissions of dll through group policy after permission change: have deployed group policy preferences replace dll in question not not replaced. test, have added character file name , policy gets pushed correctly file gets created or replaced. policy works. when manually try replace dll, run in dll in use error. when stop service, can replace dll. so thinking, when gpo runs replace dll service starts , unable replace because of that? if thats case there work around? how can replace dll in mass? script better? thank much... > "pendingfilerenameoperations" if research it, should able to   this reg_multi_sz in session manager contains pairs of filenames: "source name", "target name". empty target name means "delete". processed @ point in boot process where no files locked @ all. (ok, "almost" no files).   search on net, docume...

Restrict TS session to a single computer

recall in gpo in windows 2003 disconnected sessions restored on computer originated session, preventing other users opened sessions initiated another. wonder issue because in our scenario there single user sessions of ts, windows 2008 not encountered gpo , have problem if session interrupted network problems eg damaged creates confusion, because sessions end being restored in disorderly fashion. marcelo leite hi, this setting *not* apply rdp sessions. having multiple users logon using same user account not recommended in cases.  1 reason not recommended.  more reasons users see each other's printers, share preferences, change each other's default printer, have access each other's sessions, etc. -tp Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services) ...

Windows 2008 install partition

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