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Updating AD schema from version 47 to version 56 in Windows 2008 R2 forest/domain environment

i have server 2008 r2 domain environment 2008 r2 domain , forest levels. upgraded fileservers server 2012 take advantage of deduplication, found quota's no longer work. upon searching online, i've found need update ad schema version 56 can use server 2012 quotas. don't plan on upgrading domain server 2012 yet. question can upgrade schema version 56 in current server 2008 r2 environment?  issues, in general, may encounter if this? in regards adprep below link regarding windows 2012 , adprep. important information on automatically ran , not. http://blogs.technet.com/b/activedirectoryua/archive/2013/02/05/adprep-in-windows-server-2012.aspx in regards issues should not experience if run required adprep commands. if looking @ raising functional level suggest consulting link below , seeing how enviroment can impacted.  http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/understanding-active-directory-functional-levels(v=ws.10).aspx ...

Disable terminal services from sending printouts to OneNote in Windows Server 2012

how stop without deleting printers on server?: driver send microsoft onenote 15 driver required printer send onenote 2013 unknown. contact administrator install driver before log in again. (i not fan of solution  http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/officeitproprevious/thread/fdb951e5-82a4-46a0-8a74-5677b18094d6) thanks! hi, it seems issue caused printer driver incompatibility.as test,would pls try uninstall printer driver , reinstall new one(you'd better install latest version official) see whether works. if other printer drivers can in rds environment,then issue can caused 3rd party printer driver. regards, clarence technet subscriber support if technet subscription user , have feedback on our support quality, please send feedback here . 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. ...

The processing of Group Policy failed....Need Urgent Help Please

dear all, having had rename our forest (rendom command etc), the following in event id 1058: "log name:      system source:        microsoft-windows-grouppolicy date:          25/08/2011 12:25:14 event id:      1058 task category: none level:         error keywords:       user:          system computer:      uk-dc.viacloudcorporate.com ( this line correctly points newly renamed domain name ) description: the processing of group policy failed. windows attempted read file \\ atmovia.com \sysvol\ atmovia.com \policies\{4ff75362-5f72-4e75-8175-d93a3ac09056}\gpt.ini domain controller , not successful. group policy settings may not applied until event resolved. issue may transient , caused 1 or more of following...." the bolded/underlined domain name no longer exists, previous domain name before rendom. cann...

External Trusts

i have several forests same domain componants in last 2 dc of name space, how effect trusts? need create trusts between several domains share name space, after setting them in test environment, not feel remain stable. trust based on netbios naming of domain only? if sid should keep seperate. hello, if have multiple domains same netbios domain name, case if understand correct, not able create trust between them. best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

The Non-domain Member Check policy shuts down my server

hi, read on windows essentials blog that use 1 license install hyper-v role on physical machine , essentials role on virtual machine on top of that.   so purchased r2 essentials license, installed on new server, did not run wizard,  enabled hyper-v, , installed essentials again in vm launched wizard. removed essentials role physical install, file server role , hyper-v roles enabled here. runs fine. i wanted explore hyper-v replica functionality used old esx server , installed hyper-v server core (r2) on it. based on various tips on interent joined both hyper-v machines (the 'essentials' 1 , core) (essentials) domain , replication work fine out of box. fantastic!  however after while 'essentials' machine started shutdown due non-domain member check notion: this server can in workgroup or domain controller. is designed behaviour? if use essentials license install physical os can't joined domain? without joining domain, authentication between servers (not ...

Function not working on Powershell v1

hi all, i found great function online change colour of html table cell based on value. works great when testing (powershell v2) however our prod servers running powershell v1 , fails becasue doesnt recognise parameters syntax. any suggestions? [cmdletbinding()] param ( [parameter(mandatory,position=0)] [string]$property, [parameter(mandatory,position=1)] [string]$color, [parameter(mandatory,valuefrompipeline)] [object[]]$inputobject, [parameter(mandatory)] [string]$filter ) begin { write-verbose "$(get-date): function set-cellcolor begins" if ($filter) { if ($filter.toupper().indexof($property.toupper()) -ge 0) { $filter = $filter.toupper().replace($property.toupper(),"`$value") try { [scriptblock]$filter = [scriptblock]::create($filter) } catch...

How to import user list from security groups in Active directory Win2k8 R2 server.

how import user lists security groups in active directory win2k8 r2 server. example: have created group called abc_xyz in group added more 50 users have validate group members how pull list of users in format like<gs class="ginger_software_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="3b06cdbb-a1f7-4283-b5e7-7009a7a123e5" id="715eb26e-caf8-41e0-bbc8-4f7bb39bfb4a"><gs class="ginger_software_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="c10b121d-1a59-4e40-bfcf-05738972f119" id="c0696c06-9cab-4538-b7d9-85035afc7be0">.</gs></gs>csv. if want dump/export list of members of ad group, these articles may help: http://blogs.technet.com/b/heyscriptingguy/archive/2013/12/24/powertip-show-group-members-with-powershell.aspx http://blogs.technet.com/b/heyscriptingguy/archive/2014/11/25/active-directory-week-explore-group-membership-with-powershell.aspx there many similar examples , sample scripts in gallery...

DFS 2012 the namespace server cannot be added access is denied new namespace wizard

i want deploy dfsr 2 windows server 2012 in ad 2000. when want create first namespace in dfs server, end error "\\domain.com\share. namespace server \\server\share cannot added. access denied". domain user used normal domain user without special permissions. try assign full control 2 dfs server in dfs-configuration ou , system ou. didn't work. permission needed dfs server create namespace? if creating domain based dfs-r, need have domain admin rights , local admin rights. if want create standalone dfs-r, need have local administrator rights. please check below link more info. https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754770.aspx thanks, umesh.s.k Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

Snapshot

dear all, i have hyper-v cluster number of vms, noticed vm had 2 snapshots , deleted both did not see merge process. vm folder has 1 .vhd files , 4 .avhd files 2 of thes dates dates correspond snapshots deleted , other 2 have today's days avhd files current time stamp 1 being referenced in hyper-v manager. how can resolved , hyper-v server use vhd file again? hello, you can merge vhd , avhd files manually. there ise "edit disk" settings in action panel. first of have backup vm files. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

Calculating user footprint (Process Explorer)

hi all, currently using windows server 2003 standard, running terminal services. we planning replace servers new hardware , windows server 2008 os, trying calculate ram requirements. i have been told use sysinternals' process explorer analyze average usage per user, have confusion on ram usage figure should looking at. have spent couple of hours searching web morning, can't seem definitive answer, guys can me out :) pages indicate need @ 'virtual size' of each process, others seem disagree. so, basically, in order work out how ram new terminal servers need, ram usage value in process explorer use calculate current usage? thanks all. see thse documents sizing remote desktop servers: remote desktop session host capacity planning in windows server 2008 r2 : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=ca837962-4128-4680-b1c0-ad0985939063 windows server 2003 terminal server capacity , scaling : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/deta...

Select-String group

i trying read text file powershell use select-string. when this: statement date: 04/12/15" | select-string -pattern "statement date: (?<digit>\d{2}[/]\d{2}[/]\d{2})" | select -expand matches | foreach {$_.groups["digit"].value} - works fine. value "04/12/15" this have: gc -path $file | select-string -pattern "statement date: (?<digit>\d{2}[/]\d{2}[/]\d{2})" | select -expand matches | foreach {$_.groups["digit"].value} - nothing thanks help freddy91761_1 i think need more info in $file because above example seems work if file contains "statement date: 04/12/15" ps:> set-content c:\temp\testfile "statement date: 04/12/15" ps:> gc c:\temp\testfilestatement date: 04/12/15 ps:> gc c:\temp\testfile  | select-string -pattern "statement date: (?<digit>\d{2}[/]\d{2}[/]\d{2})" | select -expand matches | foreach {$_.groups["digit"].value} 04/12/15...

NSLOOKUP

all network config seems correct not using additional required components. however, dns configured root hints pingable, when try nslookup %servername%  reply good      nslookup %servername%.fqdn reply timed out 2 seconds  but if use      nslookup %servername%.fqdn .   getting server resolution, quite understandable. why should have type ( . ) @ end of fqdn. have noticed because of problem, whatever is, functionality accessing share point , other such applications working slow. i thank in advance help. regards, hitesh all network config seems correct not using additional required components. however, dns configured root hints pingable, when try nslookup %servername%  reply good      nslookup %servername%.fqdn reply timed out 2 seconds  but if use      nslookup %servername%.fqdn .   getting server resolution, quite understandable. why should have type ( . ) @ end of fqdn. have noticed because of problem, whatever is, functionality accessing share point , other such applications worki...

How can I edit "Extra Registry Settings" in Administrative Templates (needed for ForeFront)

hi, could not figure how access settings available  in policy report. the policy editor seems hide those. how can do? thanks in advance /patrice hello pmnet-ch-fr,     an important thing know group policy little more framework simplified registry editing.  adm files create group policy options see in group policy editor , each customizable.  first thing know how edit adm file.  recommend both reading the microsoft article  on using adm editor .  once create adm file can right-click on "computer configuration\administrative templates" or "user configuration\administrative templates" in group policy object editor , select "add/remove templates...".  here see list of of adm files associated group policy editing.  once add them list need change way group policies displayed see policies cannot managed (for part if policy isn't manageable you'll need manually reset policy group policy in order reverse whereas normal group policy automatically rever...

Does a Domain Password Policy apply to a domain-joined member server's local accounts?

hello, in active directory domain, domain password policy settings such password history, lockout duration, lockout reset counter apply domain-joined member server's local accounts stored in sam database on server?  dont think cause arent local accounts, passwords, , password settings managed local sam database cause local accounts , not domain accounts? thanks help! sdedot hello, once server member of domain, domain policy supersedes local policies. isaac oben mcitp:ea, mcse,mcc view mcp certifications Windows Server  >  Directory Services

windows 2008 r2 _msdcs has old Alias/ Cname id of old domain controller

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hi experts after cleaning dns (deleting old gray _msdcs folder , restarting netlogon) i notice _msdcs folder recreated notice entry of alias / cname of guid of old domain controller no longer in production when demoted dc, went thur ad , did metadata clean make sure references of dc removed is safe delete entry or change server name associated it or where in adsiedit need find cname/ guid delete thanks in advance hi moglsurf, >the server long gone , have no issues on our network..can delete record? if have no other issues, may delete old record, in case other issues, record before delete it, can restored. besides, suggest above, it's recommended enable dns scavenging , aging to cleanup old records. best regards, anne  please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . ...

WSUS 3 Reporting IE Versions

hi everyone, i have wsus 3.2.7600.226 environment couple of thousand workstations being managed.  i'd run report shows me workstations have version of internet explorer on them. can point me in right direction of guide on please? or if have steps great. thanks, tom hi tom, >i'd run report shows me workstations have version of internet explorer on them. i don't think wsus report display version of ie for each client, wsus report indicate updates needed clients, including updates ie. if want use wsus server deploy updates ie, need verify clients report wsus server correctly , approve related updates. best regards, anne  please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  ...

How to check if license where unused

hello, there possible way check license microsoft part no. if used or not? cheers, dave. hi dave,   for licensing questions, can call 1-800-426-9400 (select option 4), monday through friday, 6:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. (pst) speak directly microsoft licensing specialist.   worldwide customers can use guide worldwide microsoft licensing sites http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/worldwide.aspx find contact information in locations.   regards, bruce Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Free Hyper-V server and failover clustering?

hi all, this may naive question, free hyper-v server support failover clustering? if so, how enable this? rsat? note not mean server core free hyper-v 2012 server. thanks hi, yes, free hyper-v server 2012 support failover cluster, if want use function following article use full deployment. step-by-step: building free hyper-v server 2012 cluster - part 1 of 2 http://blogs.technet.com/b/keithmayer/archive/2012/12/12/step-by-step-building-a-free-hyper-v-server-2012-cluster-part-1-of-2.aspx#.uomm1eiwo5s hope helps. we trying better understand customer views on social support experience, participation in interview project appreciated if have time. helping make community forums great place. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V ...

problema resolver dns en ad

hola tod@s, acabo de instalar windows 2008 server en mi servidor, y implantado dns y active directory, pero no consigo que me funcione el dns, configurado todo bien, el problema es que no se por que los reenviadores no funcionan probado poner los de mi isp, los de google y nada funciona no consigue resolver los dns ¿ podéis ayudarme? gracias de antemano salu2 dani;=) la puerta de enlace esta configurada? si ahces ping una ip responde? moretti maximiliano mcts - mcitp morettimaxi.com.ar Windows Server  >  Administración de servidor

Working with numeric operators from a csv file.

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i searched around answer this, couldn't find looking for.   my google-foo (**cough** bing-foo, mean) hasn't steered me in right direction time around.  i want i've done before, need guidance.  imported large csv file thousands of entries in it.  want filter file , create 2 new ones based on numeric values in file. here's simplified example of script looks like.  data gets imported $file, i'm piping clause numeric comparison on field using standard operators.  that's basic logic....what need make work?  thanks. $file = import-csv file.csv $export_file1 = "export_file1.csv" $export_file2 = "export_file2.csv" $export_data1 = $file|?{$_.numeric_field -ge 100} $export_data2 = $file|?{$_.numeric_field -lt 100} add-content $export-file1 $export_data1 add-content $export-file2 $export_data2 hi, here's can play with: $data = import-csv .\input.csv $data | { [int]$_.numeric_field -ge 100 ...

RAID

saludos como verifico en mi servidor que los dispositivos raid están funcionando en realidad y que están siendo utilizados los discos duros con la escritura simultánea. existe alguna forma de verificar esto por bios, consola o modo gráfico?, es que cuando me llegan los servidores dicen tener esto ya instalado y no hay indicación alguna sobre cuanto puedo particionar … alguien es tan amable de colaborarme, gracias. hay un solo disco, por lo tanto si existiera un raid es por hardware y por lo tanto, para poder hacer cualquier cosa debes recurrir la documentación o al soporte de dell   guillermo delprato - buenos aires, argentina visite windows server - todos los paso paso mvp [directory services] - mct - mcse - mcsa mcsa windows server 2012 mcsa windows server 2008 mcitp: enterprise administrator / server administrator mcts: active directory / network configuration / applications configuration / server virtualization / windows 7 configuration / windows 7 & offic...

External virtual network acts like internal

- host w2k8 server hyper-v role - 1 physical nic (with fixed ip 192.168.125.x) - latest nic driver (realtek) installed - 1 external virtual network (created @ install time) - can ping (connect) other physical machines in subnet 192.168.125.x - 2 guest vms (w2k3 server) - if guest vms have been set getting ip-address via dhcp, apipa address - if guest vms have been set fixed ip-addresses (192.168.125.x), i'm able ping (connect) host or other guest not other physical machines in subnet looks external virtual network acts internal!? any ideas / solutions? hi, i’d suggest try  following suggestions: 1, issue may occur when network adapter or driver incompatible hyper-v. i understand have installed latest driver realtek nic. may check whether there other drivers available; if so, may test whether work. if windows server 2008 has build-in network driver nic, suggest use build-in driver see whether works. meanwhile, still suggest install model of network adapter on server see wheth...

Restrict logon to domain on specified date

hi all, there group of users, , have restrict logon on specified date. that's all. unfortunately, "logon hours" setting doesn't provide ability it. there way prohibit logon @ christmas, example??? hi, there no inbuilt feature in ad.  however, can automate process using script, schedule task etc. read below thread:   automate user account disabling , enabling :   http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservergen/thread/619f6abd-82e2-4471-8c0f-274072de3580/ best regards, abhijit waikar. mcsa 2003 | mcsa:messaging | mcts | mcitp:server administrator | microsoft community contributor | my blog disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Directory Services ...

session directory active

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hello i have problem add session host server collection windows 2012 r2 environment. i can't find gpo entry error. have subdomain conzept, if add session host on gateway server located on ths top level domain, can add session host server, not when on subdomain. can find blog entry refer windows 2003. input gratful andré here more infos: error: property session directory active configured using group policy settings. use group policy management console configure property. hi andre, thank posting in windows server forum. if searching same group policy setting server 2012\r2, can find on following path. computer configuration\policies\administrative templates\windows components\remote desktop services\remote desktop session host\rd connection broker can detailed this article . in addition, have tried powershell command adding rd session host collection?  can try following command scenario. add-rdsessionhost [-collectionname] <str...

DNS: Domain not found, FQDN found

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below nslookup results: address:  xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx > xx-xxxxxxxx server:  xx-xxxxxxxx-ads.xx-xxxxxxxx.local address:  xxx.xxx.xxx.111 *** xx-xxxxxxxx-ads.xx-xxxxxxxx.local can't find xx-xxxxxxxx: non-existent domain >xx-xxxxxxxx.local server: xx-xxxxxxxx-ads.xx-xxxxxxxx.local address:  xxx.xxx.xxx.111 name:    xx-xxxxxxxx.local addresses: xxx.xxx.xxx.99           xxx.xxx.xxx.111 as can see, fqdn resolves, domain name alone not. any information appreciated. i'm trying deciper x's. have been easier substitute fake names real 1 make easier read , figure out what's going on. as understand i'm seeing , trying follow question, believe base question nslookup not resolving active directory's netbios single domain name  (not fqdn) domain name, such netbios domain name called domain , either netbios disabled and/or you're not using wins. therefore,...

Replacing domain controller

hi, i have windows server 2008 r2 running domain controller functional level "windows server 2003". dc running on vmware esxi , migrating hyper-v. approach recommend moving dc vmware hyper-v? 1. use disk2vhd on dc ruinning on vmware , create new vm on hyper-v , add disk created disk2vhd. 2. create new vm on hyper-v , promote dc. move fsmo role new dc. retire old dc. 3. other? thanks, rune disk2vhd option can used highly recommend not doing it.  instead, need use option 2. below detailed approach of should done: promote new server on hyper-v , make dc / dns / gc server in domain transfer fsmo roles new server:  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/255504/ make sure dcs in healthy state , ad replication fine using dcdiag and repadmin commands if fine, demote old dc on vmware esxi if re-use old ip addresses, can after demoting old dc. same dc name:  http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc782761(v=ws.10).aspx as may introduce downtime dur...

Windows 2008 DC/AD "Unlock Account" problem

our primary dc/ad 2008 server functionality level 2003, , secondary dc/ad 2003 server used replication only. on 2008 server, if set "unlock account" true, account still locked. in addition, "unlock account" check box value still set false though set true. question is, @ point 2008 server unlock account? assume when value changed (replicated) on 2003 server. i've experienced 1 minute, 5 - 10 minutes. based on environment, possible unlock account on 2008 server in real time after 1 attempt? as far can tell, misinterpreting gui in aduc in windows server 2008/2008 r2 - 1 in windows server 2003 aduc. different design - , 1 in windows server 2008/2008 r2 offers improvement 1) windows server 2008/2008 r2 - "unlock account" checkbox available (regardless of status of account).  if label says "unlock account. account locked out on ad dc" local dc recognizes account locked out (obviously) , have option of unlocking it. replicates subse...

hyperv disaster recovery

i have hyper v virtual machine in process of removing snapshot when hyperv machine crashed.  boot hyperv server unrecoverable , i've had reinstall windows 2008 , hyperv server.  problem have virtual machine has snapshot (sort of) need recover. how 'include' hyper v image new hyper v server.  equivalent suspect of copying vm 1 hyper v server another. hi allento, unless have backup of hyper-v server can following: 1. reinstall hyper-v server 2. create a new vm (the hardware settings) , use existing virtual disk mess comes your snapshots. snapshot history lost (not snapshots, only time stamps , names) 3. fastest way find last snapshot , rename extension .avhd .vhd , virtual disk create vm. @ last running state. 4. if don't want use snapshot delete .avhd file , use .vhd file recover server. if use snapshot sure volume contains virtual disks has same drive letter assignment , virtual disk files in same folder(s) did before host c...

Add Cluster Nodes failed: "Unable to successfully cleanup".

does got hint potential cause of add cluster nodes failed following report details , if there way rectify without re-create cluster?  thanks! the server '003' not added cluster. error occurred while adding node 'hypersql003.ultimateconnect.localnet' cluster 'cluster01'. operation returned because timeout period expired adding 003 cluster. validating cluster state on node hypersql003. getting current node membership of cluster cluster01. adding node 003 cluster configuration data. validating installation of network ft driver on node 003. validating installation of cluster disk driver on node 003. configuring cluster service on node 003. waiting notification cluster service on node 003 has started. waiting notification node 003 functional member of cluster. unable cleanup. the server '003' not added cluster. error occurred while adding node 'hypersql003.ultimateconnect.localnet' cluster 'cluster01'. ...

Two domain controllers on the same subnet

hello,  my project move computers old sbs2008 green.local domain different corp.yellow.com 2012 domain. the 2 domains on same vlan\subnet. the dhcp server firewall, gives dns ip of the green.local 2008 domain. most of computers laptops , need obtain ip , dns automatically fw dhcp. after moving clients corp.yellow.com domain, how can resolve dns records for corp.yellow.com if still use old green.local dns q1: in order green.local domain resolve corp.yellow.com dns, need trust between 2 domains?  q2: there option resolve dns records between domains without trust? 2 domains configure ad integrated dns  q3: there other options? clients need obtain ip , dns automatically. thanks, mic   hi. i hope see documents. migrate roles , features windows server 2012 r2 mcitp, mcse. regards, oleg Windows Server ...

Windows 2003 stopped its Recurring backup, and getting a NetWorker not responding message

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see attached image. i've read changing automatic update settings may have effect on this, can confirm? haven't made recent changes. i think emc product may need ask on here. https://community.emc.com/community/by-category/backup-and-recovery     regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

Linking to Targets vs Folders in the Root

can place of files , folders want replicated dfs/frs in dfs root instead of storing them elsewhere , creating links them?  if so, pros , cons of each solution? here's scenario... our company has several sites (remote branches), each single file server/dc.  users in each site access home folders, apps , departmental shares using \\server01 , \\server02 , etc. depending on site at.  our users change sites means have copy files and modify ad account profile to point them server @ new site.  i'm planning on using dfs replicate app folders, departmental shares, & home folders sites.  purchasing new servers each site replace aging file server/dc's.  dfs has not ever been used in domain implementation starting scratch. hello wayne u, it seems might confused here dfs terminologies. can place files , folders in dfs root share folder not recommended practice things crowded , unmanageable. example create domain name space \\domain.com\dfsrootshare , on dc1 create root target \\...

Specific Questions About WSUS

have 2 questions wsus; the first storage question. recommended hdd space 6 gb, curious how space need store updates 2 versions of win os , 2 versions of office? ballpark figure require. the other question is, users need logged in pc's locate , pull down updates. know can set wsus opperate out user interaction, i'd know if pc on, no user logged on, can still download updates @ schedualed time? 1. "recommended" hdd space (which true in january 2007) actually, now, minimum space you'll need. store 2 versions of os , 2 versions of office, i'd make sure have @ least 30gb of free space available. actual usage fluctuate few gb of 30gb, depending on several factors including: - whether maintain service packs on wsus server - how many service packs maintain - languages maintain - whether use express installation files - whether regularly prune content store of update content no longer needed currently wsus server, english-only, no eif, supporting winxp, vista, 200...

Importing Virtual Machines

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i have hyper-v server got bsod reinstalled os , machines saved on drive.  tried import vms can't network connectivity going.  created virtual switch (vlan 98 port 1) not allowing me connect virtual machine.  please help.  thanks. noc, i'll assume you're using server 2012 r2 on hyper-v host. i recommend following steps: - verify hyper-v settings like: it's domain joined (you'll need live-migration) check hyper-v setting. make sure virtual hard disk , virtual machine settings default want them. check live-migration , storage migration settings. make sure match standard set environment.  check virtual switch manager settings. vswitch name must match same vswitch name on other hyper-v hosts in environment allow live-migration. it's typically set external switch. make sure it's connected correct nic drop down menu (the 1 access vlan 98 in case). if want give parent partition access vlan check allow management os.. box. if physical switch port config...

Usable Ram

os: windows server 2008 r2 datacenter sp1   latest patches installed of 4/12/2011 hw: hp dl980 g7   ram: 2tb (128 x 16gb)   cpu: 8 - 8 core xeon x7560 2.27ghz   storage: (proof of concept server, don't worry raid level)      c_drive: 2 - 146gb 15k sas (raid 0)      d_drive: dvd-rom      e_drive: 5 - 300gb 10k sas (raid 0)      r_drive: 512gb ram drive (hence need ram)   bios: hp p66 (7/27/2010) problem: system shows 2tb (0.98tb usable).  nothing i've found tells me how enable other tb of ram, suggestions? system properties: http://67.214.224.138/ramissue/systeminfo.jpg msinfo32: http://67.214.224.138/ramissue/msinfo32.jpg task manager: http://67.214.224.138/ramissue/taskman.jpg hi,   windows server 2008 r2 datacenter can use 2 tb ram totally, if hardware can support.   based on current situation, please try install hotfix...

adding a domain user from Domain A to a stand alone (Web) server

i have scanner connected computer in domain places files shared folder on web server. web server in dmz , stand alone server (no domain). have shared folder on web server mapped to drive on computer in domain - make work i have use domain administrator credentials, means when scanner operator user logs in, have reconnect shared folder using admin credentials. don't want make user in domain a member of domain administrative group. what make user in domain a user on web server have permission access shared drive. since web server not part of domain, don't have option of using local groups on each machine. need create domain web server or there way? prefer not make user in domain a member of admin users on web server. web server , domain controller both running server 2008 r2. sorry long preamble, figured explaining trying achieve better asking how make user in 1 domain user on web server. thanks. try making domain user local user account on dmz server ...

ShoutDown

i ask help. i need put server 2008 r2, order shut down computer @ particular time. thank you. hello, please refer url below. instruction in url is also applies to windows server 2008 r2. set computer shutdown @ specified time http://maximumpcguides.com/windows-vista/set-your-computer-to-shutdown-at-a-specified-time/ thanks zhang Windows Server  >  Server Manager

Windows 2008R2 SRP is full. Added drive letter, but when browse to it, Folder Empty

we used have appasure installation leave orphaned files on srp partition.   in order alleviate issue, mount srp drive letter, navigate/browse folder , delete offending files. in current case, after assign driver letter srp , navigate, shows empty folder.   same issue when try list contents through command prompt or powershell. it may user not have list permissions. try taking ownership. may know more on here. http://forum.appassure.com/       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum ...

Error message 'System.IO.IOException: Invalid Signature' when the C# program tries to access a file under a DFS mechanism folder

hi there of end-users access our webswite , got 'system.io.ioexception: invalid signature' exception. hard figure out why 'invalid signature' error comes out. environment : windows 2012 + dfs feature enabled. the c# program tried access file under dfs folder. following exception stack: system.web.httpunhandledexception (0x80004005): exception of type 'system.web.httpunhandledexception' thrown. ---> system.io.ioexception: invalid signature.    at system.io.__error.winioerror(int32 errorcode, string maybefullpath)    at system.io.filestream.init(string path, filemode mode, fileaccess access, int32 rights, boolean userights, fileshare share, int32 buffersize, fileoptions options, security_attributes secattrs, string msgpath, boolean bfromproxy, boolean uselongpath, boolean checkhost)    at system.io.filestream..ctor(string path, filemode mode, fileaccess access, fileshare share, int32 buffersize, fileoptions options, string msgpat...

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is there watch out in migrating sun 1 adam?  i've converted ldif sun 1 using adschemaanalyzer , imported generated ldif adam, application no longer works.  results in "exception saving data object primarykey 'cn=xxxxx' of type 'datastore' ldap server."  cn=xxxxx exist.  mean type of cn=xxxxx in adam incorrect? shatzs said: is there watch out in migrating sun 1 adam?  i've converted ldif sun 1 using adschemaanalyzer , imported generated ldif adam, application no longer works.  results in "exception saving data object primarykey 'cn=xxxxx' of type 'datastore' ldap server."  cn=xxxxx exist.  mean type of cn=xxxxx in adam incorrect? i run both products in environment :)   there many differences between ad , sunone ldap implementations.  begin have study schema of sunone directory, typically cannot import differences , things work.  issues run include different syntaxes.  defined string in sunone may reference syntax in ad - plac...

Server 2008r2 Media Services anonymous user acct corrupt?

hello, my hitherto functioning media server (media svcs 4.x) stopped following error: error code: 0x8007052e logon failure: unknown user name or bad password.   in system event log: event code: 323 plugin 'wms anonymous user authentication' on windows media server failed.  error code: 0x8007052e  error text: logon failure: unknown user name or bad password. i search on error code first must this:  person has kind of access server besides anonymous users viewing streaming content.  there no way user account wms_usr have been modified unless entire network has been hacked, doubt.  no reason why... , 4 people other myself have accessed streaming content.  one user accessed content clicked mms:// link mac, opened quick time player. so what's this? i imagine going wind reinstalling server , wms role...  try removing role , re-adding it, if past experience indication server installation toast. thank insight. steve fyi, acco...

Error: The remote computer requires that authentication be enabled to connect.

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hi all, after have configured gpo enable ssl on rdp got following error? error: remote computer requires authentication enabled connect. connection cannot proceed because authentication not enabled hi, please configure rdp on ssl configuring remote desktop certificates, can use certificates issued internal ca or purchased certificates. in addition, before certificates correctly configured, not enable group policy setting above. more information you: certificate requirements windows 2008 r2 , windows 2012 remote desktop services http://blogs.technet.com/b/askperf/archive/2014/01/24/certificate-requirements-for-windows-2008-r2-and-windows-2012-remote-desktop-services.aspx 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 ...

RDC Black Screen

i can remote desktop windows 2008 r2 server on initial install. after activating hyper-v cannot connect windows 2008 r2 server. provide black screen on rdc if set network card under hyper-v external once setup virtual machine, can remote desktop virtual machine ok not main server. unsure further information require. thanks since have issue after enabled hyper-v, tcp offload issue. try disable test. how disable tcp offload options - chicagotech.net because of network performence problems have disable "tcp large send offload " , "tcp checksum offload " @ nic of hyper - v ... chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=15382&sid... or check post more troubleshooting: windows 2008 receive black screen sometimes.. bob lin, mvp, mcse & cne networking, internet, routing, vpn troubleshooting on http://www.chicagotech.net how setup windows, network, vpn & remote access on http://www.howtonetworking.co...

Demoting 2003 server; Active directory wizard states no other AD DCs can be contacted

i have inherited windows infrastructure in pdc / gc server 2003 standard, , had existing server 2008 configured dc & gc.  this in single forest, single domain. existing servers: win2k-app, 172.16.86.7: 2003 pdc / gc / dns erbapp, 172.16.86.25: 2008 dc / gc / dns new server: erb-svr-01, 172.16.86.12: 2008r2 dc / gc / dns dns win2k-app: preferred dns 127.0.0.1, alternate dns 172.16.86.12 erbapp: preferred dns 127.0.0.1, alternate dns 172.16.86.12 erb-svr-02: preferred dns 127.0.0.1, alternate dns 172.16.86.25   i have added 2008r2 server mix purposes of making pdc, , demote 2003 member (for now) until can domain functional level @ least 2008. procedures adding new dc win2k-app:  ran adprep32 /forestprep, /domainprep /gpprep, , /rodcprep 2008r2 cd.  all successful. erb-svr-02: installed adds , installation completed without issues. win2k-app: transferred fsmo roles new 2008r2 server without issues.  verified "netdom qu...

Outlook Today "When Starting, go directly to Outlook Today" Policy

i use group policy set option , use own url. i have loaded admx files outlook 2007/10 , neither have option. i can set url , prevent user changing it, missing last piece. the group policy option set url available, there no value set "when starting, go directly outlook today. also, there no option open outlook on "managed folders" folder/url. please advise. i see webpage, http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/outlook-today/ it list make startup folder match outlook today setting. guess must amdx option, in worst case check registry key modify, , reg import of .reg on user logging. ( http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc178992.aspx ) mcp | mcts 70-236: exchange server 2007, configuring Windows Server  >  Group Policy ...

Accidentally set OS Mgmt network to "Do Not Allow Cluster Comm on this network"

now can't manage cluster via failover cluster manager. can't launch fcm either of local hosts they're core boxes.  been looking @ powershell , cluster , cluster network commands, don't see definitive reverse this.  i can connect server via windows server manager.  how can reverse can manage cluster via public interface?  the cluster has 2 interfaces, os mgmt (public) , heart beat (private). failover , vms still up, can't manage via fcm.  thanks, woody more info: 2 node 2008 r2 sp1 hyper-v cluster thanks blake, did try that, no go. here's did reverse changes: discovered role of os mgmt network set 0: d  os mgmt              role                           0 (0x0) in order set original value , allow cluster , client communication, had set value 3 using following command on active cluster node: cluster network "os mgmt" /prop r...

Windows Server 2012 R2 Licensing Error

hello all, i install hyper-v role , remote desktop services in windows server 2012, enable remotefx when try connect vm error : remote session disconnected because there network problems during licensing protocol. can please help? hi similar thread here: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/d1f443c9-0d7d-48f1-b338-18e79c128dfd/the-remote-session-was-disconnected-because-there-were-network-problems-during-the-licensing?forum=winserverhyperv hope helps. 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  >  Hyper-V