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Stopping WSUS on W2K8 domain controllers

with the deployment of a third-party patch management tool,  we want rid of wsus installed on domain controllers (w2k8r2). however, according to following threads, removing wsus involves reboot and could corrupt registry( heard a rumor that wsus shares shame database engine as ad). so i am tending to stop wsus related services on the domain controllers and not using it. can share experience/knowledge of how stop/disable wsus on w2k8r2 domain controller? in advance! http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverwsus/thread/f447e7d6-7007-4eb6-b38b-90f92525e092 http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverwsus/thread/97ba6745-7db0-48c7-9a9a-d0540c8afc30 this posting provided as-is no warranties/guarantees , confers no rights. according following threads, removing wsus involves reboot http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverwsus/thread/f447e7d6-7007-4eb6-b38b-90f92...

need help renaming distribution list names

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i don't know if possible, above skill level.  we have 400 or distribution lists created already.   it has been decided prefix needs changed on each distribution list.  so lets 3 examples are "contoso human resources" "contoso engineering" "contoso it" is there way script change name "contoso" in each dl?  so in end have  "newco human resources" "newco engineering" "newco it" we hoping not recreate each dl, or have manually rename each one. thanks!! string replacement simplest: get-distributiongroup -filter "name -like 'contoso *'" | foreach { $newname = $_.name.replace('contoso','newco') $newdisplayname = $_.displayname.replace('contoso','newco') write-host "new name $newname" -foregroundcolor green write-host "new display name $newdisplayname" -foregroundcolor red } ...

Patch Status report

hi all, i want know details regarding patch status. using wsus3.2 we have 4 types of patch status defects. 1) pending reboot 2) downloaded 3) failed 4) not installed. 1) if machine pending reboot status patch suppose patch a. did able other patch suppose b.? if deploy 10 patches @ time , 5 of them need reboot. if machine first patch , needs reboot possible machine other patches out rebooting required first patch. 2) meaning of "downloaded" did means patch downloaded client machine , not installed or did not downloaded client machine. how force machines patches status downloaded. 3) not installed means did not approved patches server right? or thing else. please me finding more details. regards, rk   1) if machine pending reboot status patch suppose patch a. did able other patch suppose b.? no. if deploy 10 patches @ time , 5 of them need reboot. if machine first patch , needs reboot possible machine other patches out rebooting required f...

Remote Procedure Call failed error while joining domain

hello - have laptop rebuilt due latency issues on it.  clean install of windows xp pro dell recovery cd shipped laptop.  have 3 domain controllers, 2 in office , 1 located in satellite office.  3 of dc's running server 2008.  when attempt join laptop domain, receive error message: the following error occurred attempting join domain “%domain%”: remote procedure call failed. troubleshooting steps have been completed; 1.  rebuild windows on laptop.  thought there may have been issue build did clean install of windows on laptop.  2.  other machines can join domain.  possibility there there may problem on domain, took machine , able join machine our domain.  3.  ping name.  can ping domain fqdn.  4.  dns settings have been checked , doublechecked.  host file has been reviewed make sure there no entries.  could possibly hardware issue nic on laptop?  also have reviewed following ...

"Offer Remote Assistance Helpers" local group NOT being created

hello, i'm trying deploy offer remote assistance object in group policy. computer settings/administrative policies/system/remote assistance -- offer remote assistance set object enabled , "allow helpers remotely control computer" appropriate name/group listed. i started off 2 (2) pc's in ou: win7 professional (pre-install lenovo) , win7 enterprise (ms 90-day trial). both patched. both added ou @ same time, both rebooted accordingly apply policy. however, win7 professional pc applied computer objects except "offer remote assistance". win7 enterprise system applied object no problem, creating local group appropriate user/group added within. confirmed adding group in object. win7 enterprise added group after reboot. i have moved win7 professional system computers container , in (after appropriate restarts) , object still not apply. with remote assistance not being 'big' deal, moved on deployment, adding 4 (4) more win7 professional (le...

automatic updates turned off in security centre but enabled in group policy

hi all, odd one in windows xp security centre showing automatic updates tuned off when go control panel clear within automatic updates enabled , greyed out. i use gpresult shows correct gpo applying windows update machine in question. i confused! any appreciated thanks hi all, odd one in windows xp security centre showing automatic updates tuned off when go control panel clear within automatic updates enabled , greyed out. i use gpresult shows correct gpo applying windows update machine in question. i confused! any appreciated thanks hi, i had seen similar issue before. disjoining , rejoining machine domain fixed issue. might want try well. thanks please give credit contributor helped issues. Windows Server  >  Group Policy ...

Windows Server 2012 R2 Evaluation - Standard Installation - No Connections Available & Expired

i downloaded 2012 r2 evaluation copy year ago, never installed anywhere. i've had iso file sitting on desktop computer amount of time. i had assumed "count-down" evaluation period commence once installed , activated copy online. am wrong in having assumed this? installed today, , tells me in bottom right-hand corner copy expired. have no means connect internet tells me "no connections available". tells me cannot install nic drivers , shows wi-fi adapter, tells me drivers not correctly installed , still tells me there no connections available. am supposed activate feature or role in order allow lan connectivity? nic integrated motherboard , assumed there no need install drivers basic internet connection. or trial period begin on day download iso file microsofts website? trial begins when it's installed. can installed multiple times each it's own trial period. that being said, show license expired until activates trial start timer. howeve...

Optional DC based on dynamic IP address

hi folks, question simple , answer might obvious since i'm not , expert in windows (and i'm asked answer examples) check you. have found thread similar in topic guy putting second dc dynamic ip  and nobody warns him doing it, give him help. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/5f0398de-d0cd-4a57-bc8b-a483a91ebd80/how-to-add-additional-domain-controller-to-a-primary-domain-controller-having-a-dynamic-ip-address?forum=winservermanager case, have 2 dcs (on same lan) , third 1 added redundancy reasons, reachable through vpn (setup other devices). apply general rule server => static ip address , situation falls within imo. should give management answer on whether recommended/discouraged bringing examples of hindrances/problems in opinion cause. in advance, alex well, answer comes, not familiar windows servers, adding roles microsoft notifies many things among there request have set static ip address server. discussi...

Windows 8 - RDP 8 - Public Network - RD Gateway problem

hi i have windows 2008 r2 remote desktop gateway server. i take laptop , format windows 8. join 'public' network. use rdweb , connect rd gateway server no problem. if put laptop onto our domain, 'domain network' still works. however, if connect laptop 'public' network, when connect the gateway following message:  "this computer can’t connect remote computer because terminal services gateway server temporarily unavailable. try reconnecting later or contact network administrator assistance.” in short, rdp 8 above message if use domain joined machine on private or public network to connect a rd gateway. any ideas?? thanks andrew did ever resolution this?  i'm having same problem.  rdp 8 connection windows 2008 r2 remote desktop gateway server works fine within lan, same "can't connect" error when attempting attach internet. Windows Server ...

Wireless laptop exposing wired network?

hello. small real estate office network wireless router , 15 wired offices. half dozen or agents wireless laptops, wired connections in office use. we have several unsecured wireless networks close , available. if laptop has wireless turned on , automatically connects available wireless network, , wired our internal network, exposes shares on local network unsecured wireless connection. receptionist had printers autoinstall on machine seperate office upstairs in building, though our own wireless network secured. any suggestions how avoid happening? it's not first time i've seen this, , thousands of people exposing office network unsecrued router , don't realize it. i not sure if asking question @ right place. however if can the  802.1x-nap enforcement can avoid type of problem please refer 8021.x step step guide brijesh shukla Windows Server  > ...

Windows Eventlog Service doesn't start on Windows Server 2008

on 1 of our domain controllers doesn't start windows event log service. if looked after reboot service still in state "starting". after taskkill , manually start of the service following error message. error 87: parameter incorrect. we have checked acl of directory c:\windows\system32\winevt\logs ok. is there possibility fix issue thank you. was out of blue or changes made? 1 or more evtx may corrupt. can set startup disabled, reboot, delete or move of evtx, set startup automatic, reboot.       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows server] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum ...

Managing Hyper-v 2012r2 Via Windows 7 or Windows 8 fails

hi guys i have windows server 2012 r2 hyper-v i have removed gui after configuring server needs i have followed few guides online setup can remotely manage server i can mmc server windows 7 , 8 except hyper-v fails connect on win7 , 8 , 8-1 any 1 has idea of done here started pull hair out thanks hi jinxed, you cannot use windows 7 or windows 8 manage windows server 2012 r2 hyper-v: windows server 2008 ->vista client windows server 2008 r2 -> windows 7 client windows server 2012 -> windows 8 client windows server 2012 r2 -> windows 8.1 client so need enable remote management (winrm) , connect windows 8.1 client hyper-v manager installed windows server 2012 r2 hyper-v. regards, benedict Windows Server  >  Hyper-V ...

Sharepoint authentication over active directory trust

guys having strange problems active directory trust. end users connecting sharepoint site. problem seems intermittent example end user tries access site , greeted logon prompt lets @ 1:00. same user tries access site 45 minutes later , lets them in without prompt. guys think? have noticed on sharepoint servers i'm receiving error 4625 failed accounts null sid. question how go trouble shooting this? assume need take packet captures. however, should take them th dc,client system etc? you might want start this: http://blogs.devhorizon.com/reza/2009/09/18/null-sid-error-event-id-4625-and-application-pool-identity/ http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2157973 i recommend asking them in sharepoint forum: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home?forum=sharepointgeneral&filter=alltypes&sort=lastpostdesc this posting provided no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. ahmed malek my website link my linkedin profile my mvp profile ...

Group Policy - Objects suddenly missing from editor

i went add logon script existing group policy yesterday.  opened policy in editor , browsed path: user configuration\windows settings\scripts (logon/logoff) for reason scripts object missing!  see else suppossed there no scripts.  did make change might related i'm not sure how.  of policies created using domain admin account retired week.  i'm not why cause happen thing can think of might involved. i appreciate advice or feedback, thanks! this fixed problem: try re-registering following dll's using commands below regsvr32 gptext.dll regsvr32 ieaksie.dll regsvr32 wsecedit.dll regsvr32 fde.dll Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Ping Result

hi, i relatively new powershell scripting. forgive me if ask questions may simple. with being said, thank in advance helping me. i when click button[wpfpingbtn1], ping 8.8.8.8 , on wpfping results, show success or failed. below code, let me know did wrong. thank you $wpfpingbtn1.add_click({     $ipaddress = 8.8.8.8     $result = ping $ipaddress | fl |out-string; #if/else result     if ($result.status -eq "success")     {     $wpfpingresult.text = "success"     }     else     {     $wpfpingresult.text = "failed"     } }) $wpfpingbtn1.add_click({ if(test-connection 8.8.8.8 -quiet -count 1){ $wpfpingresult.text = "success" }else{ $wpfpingresult.text = "failed" } }) \_(ツ)_/ Windows Server ...

Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 local server access problem

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windows 7 home premium sp1 gives "windows cannot access \\servername\folder    not have permission access \\servername\folder. contact network administrator request access" i've set server (running server 2008 r2) share drive, i've given user full control permission on drive, , i've tried different accounts on client computer access networked drive, none of connect, result in windows cannot access. server, , client computer on same workgroup. other computers can access server fine, , access drives. other w7 home premium laptops can access drive fine well, not laptop. other questions things may need know, feel free ask hi baalsac, thanks posting here. you mentioned we’ve granted full control permission users on folder in order allow them access remotely . have granted both ntfs , sharing(smb) permission ? managing permissions shared folders http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753731.aspx meanwhile, mentioned can see remote ser...

Enforce Password history and Admin Password reset

when admin resets password of user, clear password history too? user able change password previous password within history? if have password history set via gpo no, use links below reference. https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd277399.aspx https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc758950%28v=ws.10%29.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396 Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Problem in applying startup script

in domain windows 2008 r2 domain controller, windows 7 computers apply startup script windows xp sp3 boxes show log in event log:  source: userinit event id: 1000 could note execute following script \\192.168.1.4\scripts\ping.bat access denied on script share folder permission domain users, domain computers, domain controllers, authenticated users, domain admins granted. hi masoud dorostkar, according description, gpo configured startup script couldn't apply windows xp sp3 clients sucessfully, , error event 1000. right? it helpful furthur troubleshooting if collect following information: which type of network windows xp sp3 clients use? wired or wireless? were there other events in event viewer issue? in addition, please to   enable the userenv debug logging on windows xp sp3 client machine, log records detailed information group policy applying process useful troubleshooting group policy related issues. so, add following registry entry: ...

Server 2012 R2 - Change network location from public to private

i having issue changing network location private public on server 2012 r2 x64 . please note reference previous servers fixing issue  not work on 2012 r2. i using static-ip , "workgroup" domain setting. in 2012 server right  clicking on network , turn sharing on or off worked in 2012- r2 right click not working not providing turn sharing on or off option. check if can change here : run -- gpedit.msc-- open computer configration -->windows settings -->security settings -->select network list manager policies arnav sharma | facebook | twitter 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  >  Windows Server 201...

AD DS 2008 R2 Recovery from Full backup for DR

hi everyone,   information: myroot.org (2 dcs) mydomain.org (2 dcs) we have windows 2008 r2 ds installed our environment , dc gc. now, using windows backup perform full server backup including bare system, system state, , c volume. after that, have tried put backup files new blank servers in our dr environment , run windows pe perform full server restore according below technet doc. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc772519(ws.10).aspx   after perform full server recovery, restart server , boot dc. question need continue follow below technet doc recovery our forest domain? http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc781218(ws.10).aspx#bkmk_cleanmetadata2008 thanks, ocs users   hello, for restore use dsrm mode , restore dcs. the second link metadata cleanup. if restored dcs there no need metadata cleanup. if have not restored dcs have perform metadata cleanup delete dcs have not been restored. note have restore @ least 1 ...

Replication error

i have standalone system  host 1 , host 2 and got below error hyper-v failed enable replication virtual machine 'testrep': connection server not established (0x00002efd). (virtual machine id 4458ed53-b365-4bdb-ab27-b5d7cdc2fecb) hyper-v cannot connect specified replica server 'replicatest.test.com'. error: connection server not established (0x00002efd). verify specified server enabled replica server, allows inbound connection on port '80', , supports same authentication scheme. i checked every possibility according error   i not able replication please me how verifying machines can communicate each other on port 80? what authentication mechanism using? have checked event log on both servers? (there should 1 specific replica / hyper-v) brian ehlert http://itproctology.blogspot.com learn. apply. repeat. disclaimer: attempting change of own free will. ...

Random disconnects with 2008 RD Gateway & 2003 Terminal Server

i've got 2008 (non-r2) rd gateway server connects external users 32 bit windows server 2003 terminal server has 4 gb of ram installed.  it's worked fine 2 years, within last 2 - 3 months we've had users randomly disconnected.  when report it, i'll @ terminal services manager , see users location disconnected, other users @ other locations working normally.  memory usage pretty high (i've seen around 30 users logged in , have around 100 mb of free physical memory @ times).  haven't made changes our router/firewall in year, , it's worked fine since then.  other ideas of things check for?  we're upgrading servers in question 2008 r2 within next few months, complaints have come our ceo wants meet every person every bank owns our company (regardless if working fine or not) common denominator.  i'd rather fixed before comes that. :p hi brian, from description issue, may caused network device in users location such idc, ipc, firewall. rd gateway...

Event Source: Involflt , Event Id:68

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hello   i have done windows updates few days ago on server 2008 r2 , crashed/reboot yesterday. upon reviewing crash dump point following. i did extensive search , can't find information on following error, please if 1 point me right direction in order avoid server crash issues.  event type:        error event source:    involflt event category:                none event id:              68 date:                     2/20/2014 time:                     9:59:32 am user:                ...

Optimización memoria virtual Win2k3 R2

hola chicos, tengo un servidor inten xeon 2ghz y 4 gb ram con w2k3 r2 sp2 standard edition y dos particiones c: 14,6 gb y d: 53,3 gb. desearía saber la forma optima de configurar en las opciones avanzadas de la memoria virtual el archivo de paginación, ya que tengo problemas con unos servicios que los logs me apuntan tema de memoria virtual. también sospecho de java, pero querría tener fino el apartado de sistema operativo para ir descartando posibles causas. muchas gracias y un saludo. hola, la teoría dice que el tamaño del archivo de paginación debe ser entre 1,5 y 3 veces la cantidad de ram física. también se aconseja tener este archivo en otra partición de otro disco físico por temas de ios.   saludos, marc mcsa/mcse 2003 mcitp: enterprise administrator mcts: exchange 2007 Windows Server ...

how to remove one OS from my PC

i have 2 os installed machine: win7 ultimate win 2008 r2  i have 3 hdd, 1 win7 ,1 win2008 ,1 vmachines   after installing win 2008 r2 ,iam facing performance issues,too slow ,compared was win 2008 r2: super cool ,its runing smooth ,but win 7 start having startup slowness   i know need delete win2008r2 boot.ini ,but : 1) should format partition ,that contains win2008 r2 ???????? 2) there missing in should do??? 3) 3rd hdd,the 1 contains vmachines,, start appear win7 external hdd -usb plugged (and not sata hdd)   hope can help thanks alot thanx vincent well appear there nothingin boot conifguration ,i checked using msconfig , using bcedit only win7 shown i formated whole hdd ,and uninstalled devicemanager restart ,reinstall \recreate partitions and running super fast i beleive there sys files,still in " system volume information folder" of each drive problem solved after dleteing partitiona dn recreate them ~~~~~~...

Active Directory object reset upon reimage

i re-imaged few computers , reused same names without removing them ad first. group policies not being applied , think due not removing them ad, re-joining domain, placing them in proper ous'. there way reset computer accounts without removing them ad , re-joining domain? reset secure channel using active directory users , computers snap-in right-click computer, , click reset account must rejoin computer domain, , restart computer or dsmod computer "computerdn" –reset rejoin computer domain, , restart computer netdom reset machinename /domain domainname /usero username /passwordo {password | *} nltest /server:name /sc_reset:domain\servername commands resets secure channel attempting reset password on both computer , domain, not require rejoining or rebooting.  can use windows powershell active directory module reset computer account. test-computersecurechannel –repair  in case after reinstalling operating system on workstation, ...

How do i create a server zone to point to the live server?

some of application shortcuts pointing test server don't want change properties of shortcuts on every workstation.  ho can create new zone point old server live server? thanks patyk you'll have shutdown testserver edit or create record named testserver point address of liveserver. you have shutdown testserver because if don't reregister name "testserver" old address.       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows server] datacenter management disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Get total sub-folder sizes and number of files into csv

i need total size , amount of files of many sub-folders. the script below gives me amount of files per sub-folder, doesn't show subfolder itself. i total size besides number of files. then error if sub-folder path doesn't exist. how fix ? $search1 = "x:\root-folders\*" $search2 = "y:\root-folders\*" $folders = get-childitem -path $search1, $search2 $subfolder = "\child-folder\doc" foreach ($folder in $folders) { (get-childitem $folder\$subfolder).count } this think you're searching for, modified code bit, read comments. requires powershell v3 though, let me know if need v2. # folders search in $search = @('x:\root-folders', 'y:\root-folders') # search folder , recurse directory depth of 2, change accordingly $folders = get-childitem -path $search -recurse -directory -depth 2 # subfolder filter in folder above, used @ last line below $subfolder = '\child-folder\doc' # defining array ...

(2012) Windows Backup, adding additional external drive fails

when use wbadmin add new drive backup set gets error after formatting (because guid changed during format) (this worked in 2008). therefore cannot add drive without connecting other external drives (this not option). similar thread: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservergen/thread/aab36204-e0b4-4f8f-8789-768d87a94ba8  gave up. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/windowsbackup/thread/08cfdb2d-ecab-4934-8206-36363e02140e  doesn't apply. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverfiles/thread/f9cd6cf1-7846-4364-b0eb-1ac5999ffe6f  was 2008 , isnt getting attention. need bug fixed! i'm not sure how apply... please elaborate. Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General ...

Grant permissions to modify administrators objects

hi all, we need set permissions domain user in order able modify administratros objects, such thumbnailphoto. way found modify add user administrator security group, if not receive message user has insufficient rights permission complete action. anyone knows how solve that? thanks hi, à we need set permissions domain user in order able modify administratros objects, such thumbnailphoto. based on description, did mean make domain user able change thumbnailphoto property (or her) account? can grant "read thumbnailphoto" , "write thumbnailphoto" permissions on property self. please refer following similar thread , article, check if can you. how set write permission on ad thumbnailphoto property? setting active directory thumbnailphoto attribute permissions please note: since web site not hosted microsoft, link may change without notice. microsoft not guarantee accuracy of information. if misunderstand, please don't hesitate l...

Gateway + NAP

problem using nap gateway scenario. script doesn't run successful. error code: 12300011 thanks here script configs nap enforcement clients ts gateways:   http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=cb986639-20e5-4f16-8e48-be68d23dc888&displaylang=en   you can check reg keys , see if @ all... Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

Outsourcing desktop enviroment (vdi)

we have w2k8r2 forest. 1 root, domain 2 child domains. about 400 windows 7 clients. outsourcing our desktop enviroment. other thing we going use skype business hosted party. i have no adfs knowledge. read few article/documents , follow course within 3 months. meanwhile have few questions. we have 3 forest consider. our forest, lets call local.com . forest our vdi desktops, vdi.com , , forest skype business, skype.com . vpn connection in place between these forests. skype.com going resource forest. need know user accounts reside, to host a synchronized representation of active user objects, no logon-enabled user accounts. a authentication selective trust between skype.com and forest holding active user accounts established ok. vdi.com . going host desktop , applications on it. little bit vague on how set up. want use adfs setup federation trust us, local.com. what have heard far, they( vdi.com ) want re-create our user accounts in forest. said ...

DFSR: old files in staging area.

hello, have issue concerning dfsr , staging area.  server information: 2 windows server 2008 r2  have been replicating many months    problem information: occasionally see event id's 4202 indicating staging area above high watermark.  there old files in staging area not being removed.  note: please read on before replying 'increase staging area'    what have done attempt solve issue: after doing research first time encountered event, increased our staging area size default 4gb 6gb.  this worked little while, couple of months later saw event id 4202 reappear. again, increased staging area 6gb 8gb. again, worked little while, pesky 4202 again.   information leading conclusion staging area size not issue: the current size of staging area folder :5.7gb current size of replicated folder (everything being replicated, go staging area) is:  4.1gb there 4 files on 100mb in size. largets of these 4 400m...

Deleting a Snapshot with Powershell

i have been writing scripts automatically take snapshots everynight.  those work fine need ability delete snapshots via powershell , problem is.  here deletion script: # prompt hyper-v server use $hypervserver = 'hyperv machine' # prompt virtual machine use $vmname = '01-vm' # prompt name of snapshot delete $snapshotname = 'dailybackup' # management service $vmms = gwmi -namespace root\virtualization msvm_virtualsystemmanagementservice -computername $hypervserver # virtual machine object $vm = gwmi msvm_computersystem -filter "elementname='$vmname'" -namespace "root\virtualization" -computername $hypervserver # find snapshot want delete $snapshot = gwmi -namespace root\virtualization -query "associators of {$vm} assocclass=msvm_elementsettingdata resultclass=msvm_virtualsystemsettingdata" | {$_.elementname -eq $snapshotname} | select -first 1 # delete snapshot $result = $vmms.removevirtualsys...

Best method to secure traffic within a DMZ

we have internal , external facing firewall, have firewall access lists specify boxes 3rd party company can to, have problem of limiting access other boxes exisit within dmz once 3rd party have got access original server. options have thought of are: 1. firewall in between every group of servers 3rd parties require access to, creating dmz each 3rd party. won't work though, because servers require access multiple 3rd parties. 2. vlan in between every group of servers 3rd parties require access to, creating virtual dmz each 3rd party. won't work though, because servers require access multiple 3rd parties. 3. create new ad forest within dmz, , use group policies deploy ipsec policies each server required. 4. install software firewall on each server , set relevant rules. can ask how other companies out there, resolve or reduce risk issue. thanks kev kevin evans Windows Server ...

Is it possible under server 2008r2 to audit when a previous version has been restored?

i have windows 2008 r2 server configured file server. have shared common folder on 1 of our volumes has shadow copies enabled.  know if possible have audit event created when end user restores file or folder share has previous versions enabled..?  if not possible under 2008 r2 there consideration putting in under 2012? thanks, john hi john, as said may not able audit restore action in vss. there no related information adding such function windows server 2012. log requirement , report. hope new feature added. technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our support, please contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

Automatic variable definition

hi gurus,  so not looking powershell automatic variable usage, way can automatically name variables. example, if have text file following contents, pi=3.14159292 height=4 width=14 i need powershell script automatically define following variables in script these values $pi=3.1415292 $height=4 $width=14 any suggestion helpful... -pranav $vars = get-content vars.txt $varhash = $vars | convertfrom-stringdata ($i=0;$i -lt $varhash.count;$i++) { new-variable -name ($varhash.item($i).keys) -value ($varhash.item($i)) } grant ward, a.k.a. bigteddy what's new in powershell 3.0 (technet wiki) Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

the application failed to initialize because the window station is shutting down

hi all,    after rebooting server, "the application failed initialize because window station shutting down (dll initialization failed)" popup coming , again server rebooting. the server in virtual machine (vmware).   kindly fix issue. thank you, p. kalyan rao   hi,   please try reboot vm safe mode see whether same issue.   by way, please type perform following steps:   1. type “msconfig” in run, system configuration window. 2. navigate startup tab. 3. uncheck options in startup , reboot computer see whether same issue.     best regards, vincent hu   Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum ...

Distributed File System Replication DFSR The content set was not found error

well i've reached end of rope one. our replication server worked fine months no issues. of sudden stopped working. tried think of, disabling/enabling replication server, deleting/readding replication group, making sure one set primary, reinstalling dfs, deleting system volume information\dfsr folder ect. nothing working. what wierd fails on our d: drive, meaning if setup replication on folder within c: drive, works perfect! if setup replication folder on our d: drive, not work. problem affects 1 of our servers. replication works on other servers, , on the affected server if replication folder setup on drive. on affected server, debug log shows error: 20121210 15:21:05.293 1940 srtr   957 [warn] server_establishsession failed establish replicated folder session. connid:{cc5e21cc-29a0-410e-8108-b98936753a7a} csid:{7d55e528-165e-4ea8-a009-f907bf9e1838} error: + [error:9028(0x2344) upstreamtransport::establishsession upstreamtransport.cpp:808 1940...

Building block and styles

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