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my question based on classroom exercise doing.  instances of server 2008 running on virtual machines in classroom.  instructor's server domain controller.  each of student servers has been configured terminal services role.  student user id's domain have administrative rights--my user id student12.  documents folder each student's server has been redirected instructor's server.  instructor's server name serverdc.  server server12.  partner's server server11.  i configure remoteapp rdp file for wordpad on server12; however, save to my documents folder on serverdc ( \\serverdc\students\student12\documents ).  i go partner's server, server11, log on domain student12, open windows explorer, , double-click wordpad rdp file shows in my documents folder (stored on serverdc).  launches wordpad.  question here is, where application running?  on server created (server12) or server rdp file saved (serverdc)?  inclined server12, because don't know if serverdc has th...

hi! just started playing around eventlog , powershell , can't figure out how list sources of eventlog. can see if source exists , exist: [system.diagnostics.eventlog]::sourceexists("sourename") [system.diagnostics.eventlog]::lognamefromsourcename("sourcename",".") how revert it? want sorces of logname , not logname source? hope understand mean :) samus you logs , associated sources: get-eventlog -logname * |foreach-object {$logname = $_.log;get-eventlog -logname $logname -erroraction silentlycontinue |select-object @{name= "log name";expression = {$logname}}, source -unique} karl when see answers , helpful posts, please click vote helpful, propose answer, and/or mark answer blog: http://unlockpowershell.wordpress.com/ book: windows powershell 2.0 bible e-mail: -join ("6b61726c6d69747363686b65406d742e6e6574"-split"(?<=\g.{2})",19|%{[char][int]"0x$_"}) ...

folks, soon using ms windows server 2012 r2 essentials(this our first server). have windows 7, 8 , 8.1 client machines , has local account on machine. my question when configure ad , join these clients , users domain, user account , password need same use? if not, industry best practice? any pointers helpful , appreciated. thank all! local , domain accounts different . if use same words username , same passwords, active directory accounts different. have different security attributes (sid). while every computer in workgroup has own local administrator , active directory administered centrally from 1 (or more) particular domain controller(s) . in fact, distinguish accounts , write in ad domain_name\domain_user_name it not hurt read active directory, either technet, book or see lab , webcasts. regards milos Windows Server  >  ...

morning support, i need recover files urgently conflictedanddeleted items under dfsrprivate, when try access folder telling me denied though have added domain admin account under security tab. can please advise how can gain access?   thanks,   nick hi nick, i have dfs folder on dc too. use administrator account admin account. owner of dfsrprivate folder system, administrators group has full control on security tab. owner of conflictanddeleted folder administrators group, has full control in security tab. can access both folders. shaon shan |technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our support, please contact tngfb@microsoft.com Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage ...

hi, i have task create several vpn connections in windows 10. far able create connections, still have enter username , password manually. this got add-vpnconnection -name server.name -serveraddress server.name -tunneltype sstp -encryptionlevel required -authenticationmethod mschapv2 -remembercredential how can solve issue entering credentials manually per connection. you can't. you can use "-usewinlogoncredential" \_(ツ)_/ Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

hi all 1- difference between child domain , , members domain ? when need them ?? 2- in screen shoot below : last 1 know used first domain controller in domain , other 1 , second option ,  hi  1-a child domain name microsoft uses refer subdomain in active directory. parent domain top level domain.you use child domains in large organizations seperate accounts & departments. (i think ask parent , child domain.) ;  https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc783351(v=ws.10).aspx  2- can check article details ; https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj574105.aspx this posting provided no warranties or guarantees,and confers no rights. best regards burak uğur Windows Server  >  Directory Services ...

hello! would please tell me affordable use, instance, same iscsi target creating guest cluster target being used "physical" cluster itself: thank in advance, michael not problem @ all.  create different luns use vms hosts.  of course, there no real need configuring iscsi in vms.  personal preference define vm storage residing on virtual hard disks whenever possible.  there very, few instances virtual hard disks not work. . : | : . : | : . tim Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)

i advice if need secure communication between either application talking application b on same server or application talking database on same physical box/server.  purpose of discussion let's these iis web apps running on windows server 2008 r2.  , sake of discussion lets passing personally identifiable information (pii) data/information.   keep in mind servers in secure computer room, , yes use passwords log in operating system , perhaps passwords log in applications , database.  when users access information browsers on workstations of course it's ssl connection using certificate, question should use certificates intraserver communication? no, because there no actual network traffic (even though there loopback network adapter). http://en-us.sysadmins.lv Windows Server  >  ...

hi all, i'm setting dfs-r folder replication between windows 2008r2 (branch) server , windows 2012r1 (hub) server. on branch server have i-scsi connected disk , on want replicate 1 folder, during replication setup  wizard administrative share drive (let's f$) isn't show up. is supported to setup dfs-r replication i-scsi disk? if not supported have a symbolic link folder on different drive (a local drive where the administrative share shows up  without problem)? thank in advance, george hi, please follow the kb870964 check.  please note:  backup regisrty first before change. https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/509b991f-c1e6-4f34-8583-55b62e400250/dfs-replication-from-iscsi-device?forum=winserverfiles best regards, mary please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . ...

i have 2 questions related folder direction: 1) if remove user gpo happens files being redirected? 2) happen if deleted folder redirection share users files redirected to? i'm trying determine options far troubleshooting or resolving issues users having folder redirection. want sure if remove them gpo files won't removed server or workstation. will need manually copy files users workstation if did this? hi, if remove user have been configured folder redirection ou, means user not receive folder redirection policy, user not redirect folders more. if logon domain next time, folders within user profile been redirected before recreated. , files stored in redirection location not redirected back. must stop folder redirection following method if necessary. how stop folder redirection in windows server 2003 , in windows 2000 server http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888203 regards, andy ...

hi, i experiencing issue tsg connectivity remote machines when using smartcard authentication, looks isa server 2006 blocking resource, checking isa logs i'm receiving: 403 forbidden url: https://<internal_tsg_ip>:443/rpcwithcert/rpcproxy.dll?localhost:3388 both isa server , tsg sevrer have same certificate installed.  smartcard authentication works fine internnally , can use smartcard authentication via vpn through isa server.  using gemalto .net smart cards , pc usb-tr card reader, services have smart card drivers installed.  when using wireshark can see secure communication being passed between isa , tsg.  browsing the above url internal pc, brings list of certificates authenticate against , nothing. for isa rule have listener has authentication set "no authentication" people have mentioned. i've had @ following aricle still have no luck: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/winserverts/thread/4967870e-854c-42d2-b5e0-82203...

hi all please let me know how command working. never works way expect. hats off powershell gurus. [ps] c:\windows\system32>get-mailboxdatabase -status | ft name,@{label="free space";expression={$_.availablenewmailboxspace.tomb()}},@{label="size";expression={$_.databasesize.tomb()}},@{name="number";expression={(get-mailbox -database $_.name).count}} | ft -autosize any advice on how proceed on ? thanks. show output: $dbs = get-mailboxdatabase -status $data = @() foreach($db in $dbs) { $mxcount = (get-mailbox -database $db.name -resultsize unlimited).count $fspace = $db.availablenewmailboxspace.tomb() $size = $db.databasesize.tomb() $name = $db.name $data += new-object psobject -prop @{ "free space" = $fspace "size" = $size "number" = $mxcount "name" = $name } } $data | select name,"free space",size,number | format-table -auto ...

does know chance if ms still selling daylight savings patch windows server 2000? in advance. selling?  the patch was readily available free download.  if looking tzedit.exe, can find here:  how configure daylight saving time microsoft windows operating systems http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914387   visit: anitkb.com , knowledge base. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

  hey folks - need help. hoping, gain experience implementing server virtualization. when should using red hat virtualization, citrix virtualization, xen virtualization, microsoft virtualization, oracle virtualization , vmware.  interested in learning first hand experince.  know, under situations 1 virtualization prefered on other.  - help well, i'm not sure if right kind of forum question.   as always, depends lot on you're planning do.   why choose microsoft vm?   virtual server 2005: it's free of charge. it's similar vmware server. vms inside of virtual server 2005 supported microsoft, not case competing virtualization product. however, suffers in performance when accessing i/o devices, vmware server.   hyper-v: it's supposed compete vmware's flagship product, esx server. it's ... see, looks promising, considering still rather beta.   vmware esx: product. expensive. not supported microsoft, except if have premier support agreement. n...

hi all, im trying to  install feature windows search services using windows powershell. feature windows search services has status removed , need enter alternative source location. if use command install-windowsfeature search-services -source wim:<drive>:\sources\install.wim:2 (standard version) error 0x800f0906. if server directly connected internet. when try install other feature, dhcp, xps-viewer, file-services, there no error. i've tried connect other server search-services feature available not installed gives same result. there seems problem -source parameter if wsus configured see: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/fc93ec49-0d67-4dde-92ca-fdaebc5ac4eb/windows-server-2012-installwindowsfeature-source?forum=mdt http://blog.ittoby.com/2013/01/add-gui-to-server-core-2012-and.html Windows Server  >  ...

hi , we have a single ou having 100 users .we want restrict internet on basis of userid bu using group policy . or other way in whcih full internet access can blocked users in ad. a couple of ways can achieve this. the simplest way set fake / false proxy address in group policy force ie go through proxy server. since proxy server invalid fail connection attemps , block web access. you can set proxy creating ie policy under user configuration > preferences > internet settings regards, denis cooper mcitp ea - mct help keep forums tidy, if has helped please mark answer my blog linkedin: Windows Server  >  Group Policy

hi, i have laptop install 3 instances of windows server 2012 r2 standard edition.  i first install windows server 2012 r2 being host os in laptop , next 2 instances virtual machine utilizing hyper-v. i aware windows server 2012 r2 standard edition max out when achieve task. all ask direction of how achieve set-up.  i new working way obtaining certifications. i appreciate help. thank in advance. oli11e hi oli11e the first step install windows server 2012 r2 standard onto laptop using either bootable usb stick iso image or dvd if laptop has one. if need let me know. once have installed , rebooted , logged administrative user (default administrator) need open server manager application , @ top click manage add roles , features. then need click through wizard until see select server roles. select hyper-v , complete wizard accepting defaults ask create virtual switch - can either or leave until later. a virtual switch allows virtual machines connect each...

hello guys, hopefully can me. i installed intel rapid storage technology on win server 2012 r2. after reboot in blue screen error. bootrec /fixmbr and bootrec /fixboot didn't helped. has new idea? thanks, stefan it may unsupported. http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/boards-and-kits/000005769.html they may know more on here. https://communities.intel.com/community/tech/chipsets     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 2012 General

i have 650 pos windows xp machines accessible via vpn connection our data center.  these machines scheduled reboot via scheduled task nightly between 2 , 3 - there 3 different times within hour of these machines reboot.  so - when reboot occurs theoretically, there 200+ machines rebooting @ once.   we seeing hit , miss issues of extremely long logins occurring (5-10-15+ min). have enabled verbose logging login process - , seeing machines hanging on "applying group policy" or "applying schedule tasks" or "login scripts". my thought - gpo on vpn may impact performance, , in addition, have 230 machines trying pull down gpo settings @ same time - may cause enough network congestion cause slow link. so question - how can determine if gpo detecting slow link?  if need adjust default of 500kbps, how determine adjust number to?  i realize simple solution may further stagger reboot process, however, have hour wi...

i having trouble when using hyper-v manager getting attach hyper-v server.  keep getting message saying don't have permissions what i doing.  using hvremote tool msdn archive supposed handle these issues easily.  unfortunately still having problems.  logged onto hyper-v server r2 matching usernames , passworrds.  i've granted user access on hyper-v server, , allowed anonymous logon.  @ first couldn't ping hyper-v server, fixed , couldn't name resolution , fixed editing host file.  don't know missing.  appreciated.  thank you. michael t. glenn hi, i confirm whether in domain or workgroup? based on testing, work in domain not in workgroup. please disable anti-virus software , see if same issue. best regards, Windows Server  >  ...

hi all have annoying problem, using dsadd command-line tool, on 2008 r2. , problem existist on 3 different test domain controllers , 1 production. non of servers have thing each other do, regarding domain, trust, etc. separate installations, out of box – no scripted installation or reuse of image.   problem c:\users\administrator>dsadd ou "ou=domain member servers,ou=it-services,dc=one, dc=local" -desc "containing member servers, managed operations" dsadd failed:'any' unknown parameter. type dsadd /? help.   as can se, word in description “any” causing line fail.   this 1 works c:\users\administrator>dsadd ou "ou=admin users,ou=admin,ou=it-services,dc=one, dc=local" -desc "containing domain wide admin users” dsadd succeeded:ou=admin users,ou=admin,ou=it-services4,dc=one,dc=local   what heck difference?   removing –desc “containing member servers, managed operations" succeeded 1 problem. thinkable ...

we have few accounts repeatedly being locked out , want find source. i'll typically use account lockout tool , find of bad password attempts , trace source. unfortunately, in case pointing few web servers available internet. guess trying hack account brute force logging web interface, i'm not sure how find source. need install wireshark on web servers or there easier way determine source? hi, unfortunately, in case pointing few web servers available internet. please try find related events on web servers. you configure trace logging iis. more information you: enable trace logging failed requests (iis 7) https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc725786(v=ws.10).aspx monitor activity on web server (iis 7) https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730608(v=ws.10).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 . ...

i administering 2008 r2 domain.  when new user accounts created, set temporary password , check "user must change password @ next logon" box on user account in aduc.  controlled the default domain policy, our account passwords expire every 30 days.  policy apply temporary passwords before account accessed first time?  if you assign password user and check "user must change password @ next logon", pwdlastset attribute assigned 0. condition can last forever. eventually, when user logs on first time, if years later, password assigned still works, they must change password, , system assigns value corresponding current date pwdlastset. if maxpwdage 30 days, password next expire 30 days later (30 days after user first logged on , changed password). make sense? richard mueller - mvp directory services Windows Server ...

i have windows 2012 hyper-v cluster 2 nodes. vms , vhds reside in csv on equalogic san. recently, had data vhd become corrupted on file server, moved data corrupted vhd a new vhd. after complete , server online, copied old corrupted vhd onto external usb hard drive. trying access old vhd mounting directly on 2012 node , error: couldnt mount file the disk image isnt initialized, contains partitions arent recognizable, or contains volumes havent been assigned driver letters. please use disk management snap-9in make sure disk, partitions, , volumes in usable state. when go disk management, go ahead , set online , shows drive no partition on it. have lost data? can vhd mount again can recover data it? okay, going , closing out since found issue... it turned out there nothing wrong these vhds copied. not in state allows them mounted volume. instead, needed attach them virtual machine, , worked fine. created virtual machine on 1 of hyperv servers, attached vhd file in pro...

i want deploy msi program through group policy. should meet conditions. 1. program deployed if program not installed on computer 2. installation taken place if computer member in domain please give me instructions accomplish same if possible   1. might able achieve goal using wmi filters (but isn't recommended, since can have single wmi in gpo, mean gpo each software application condition needed) http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754948(v=ws.10).aspx 2. domain group policy requires domain membership - gpsi not available without domain membership. gpsi, free feature of windows server,  is considered basic/limited software deployment solution. may not have flexibility require. generally, more flexibility part of purchased product purpose-built software deployment. alternatively, achieve great flexibility creating own custom solution suits needs. don (please take moment "vote helpful" and/or "mark answer", applicable. helps ...

i running date version of 2016 server. has been little on 4 weeks since updated. yesterday computer updated took 5 hours several updates , 1 required reboot. reboot interrupted power cycle. on boot server fails boot , fails auto recover. goes recovery menu, after asking me tell language keyboard is. the option on recovery menu not fail boot command prompt. this takes me virtual x: drive letter, , c: , d: not exist. note: had add driver raid controller install 2016. think need have drivers available auto-recover process. how this? or there better approach? no guarantees can try booting install media;         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 ...

hello. have searched answers , can't find has had same issue.   i'm using wsus3.0sp2 , trying deploy ie9. waited released version 982861 , did not manually import previous version. it's installed ok on windows 7 computers, it's bit hit , miss on vista. it, 7 hit , 13 miss. it won't detect needed. neither appear during manual visit windows update.   any clues start looking answers? tia dave   hi! did yoy found answer? working me: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverwsus/thread/4eb64f7e-6ec3-4b7c-8e79-9c1b585341e8 . uninstall canon! Windows Server  >  WSUS

hi, problem unable access files , folders on network drives @ intermitent times. double-clicking on file or folder result in error message: "networksharename\sharefolder refers location unavailable. on hard drive on computer, or on network. check make sure disk inserted, or connected internet or network, , try again. if still cannot located, information might have been moved different location." im using windows server 2008 r2, when use client computer win xp open share folder error occur. pls help..   hi,   thanks posting here.   how many clients computer encountered issue ? do access shard folder via fqdn or hostname, if access via ip address ,will issue persist ? are these computers domain joined ? have deployed wins or dns server implement name resolution clients in environment ? are server , client in same subnet ?   it’s appreciate discuss in detail.   thanks.   tiger li   ...

hi, i have hp dektop 8 gb ram os windows 7 professional. want install windows 2008 r2 sp1 trail version of 6 months. can installed in machine. don't want install vm .   let me know if can? need download drivers again? if can find drivers?   thanks! siva. hi siva, impossible install windows 2008 r2 in windows 7 without using vm, can install more 1 operating system on one machine.see http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/install-more-than-one-operating-system-multiboot . can you elaborate question , let know purpose is? 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  >  Win...

i have windows 2008 standard (32 bit server/not r2) server mounted volume.  mounted volume san iscsi device.  know can apply permissions both mounted volume , underlying disk.  assign specific set of permissions automatically disk whenever mount volume on server.  reviewed group policy , don't see done. know of method can use? thank you. easy. create scheduled task to fire when event appears on event log. then run a power shell script to set desired acls. leonardo fagundes Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

first time posting here , need little guidence.  company migrating old dell 2003 sbs new dell preloaded server 2003 r2 sp2 w/5 cals. raid 1-1 installed.  home work i've been doing checking out utilities , migration tools hearing reports of failure, i'm wondering start , path take. they running exchange 2 remote desktop connections , 5 mailboxes want move normal pst , setup pop mail hosted off site. dell advises install , run through open manage server admin., hear ms advise use admt, domain rename tools, file replication service, ms file server migration tool kit or iis kit , resource tools kit. there seems , endless compliment of methods , wizards/utilitys. and i'm getting little confused!!!  can find adive me on track here. thank you, rob.   hi,   based on demand, i'd recommend install windows server 2003 new domain , use admt migrate data old sbs 2003 windows server 2003. process similar described in following kb:   migrating small business server 2000 o...

hi, we have large rds farm controlled connection broker, can accessed externally using native rdp client connecting our rd gateway server. however, have many types of clients, use home pcs connect. we present web gateway (similar citrix) external users navigate to, log in , presented available desktops , applications. issue want make compatible can various platforms (windows / macs, tablets, etc). because rds specific on rdp client version, .net framework, etc, want flexible possible. web based client way go. know there several html5 type clients out there, none (to date) seem work rds in connection broker farm environment. i have started @ ericom view evaluating, find product range complicated , not know components required want. companies use rds , connection broker common place now, there seems no adequate web front-end available cater external clients? does know of such product provide decent / compatible frontend rds? or can advise ericom combination of products re...

hi, i created word07 file run signature collect workflow in sharepoint 2010 server. worked ok except got red "invalid signature" each signature line, , want avoid that. since it's internal use, each user created own digital id in word without using commercial ca partner.  if ca required rid of "invalid signature" error, have windows 2003 ca server use, i'm not clear process. think need create 'code signing cert' user obtain , install, not sure. i appreciate if can point me direction start with.   thanks calvin   i have not used workflow, based on have read it , looking provide users digital signatures. have 2 ways of providing these, by using external trusted ca or by an internally managed certification authority (ca). the quickest way, if don't have own public key infrastructure (pki) setup, is certificate microsoft partner ca . item should review discussion on how indicate signature trusted: using digit...

function getbuilddata { $dt = new-object system.data.datatable $column1 = new-object system.data.datacolumn 'id' $column2 = new-object system.data.datacolumn 'name' $dt.columns.add($column1) $dt.columns.add($column2) return , $dt } function addrow($dt, [string]$parentid, [int]$level, $item, $incurrentpath) { $row = $dt.newrow() $row.id = [guid]::newguid() $row.name = $item.title $dt.rows.add($row) return $row.id } function adddatarecursive($dt, $items, [string]$parentid, [int]$level) { foreach ($item in $items) { $id = addrow $dt, $parentid, $level, $item, $false if ($item.childnodes.count -gt 0) { $level = $level + 1 adddatarecursive $dt, $item.childnodes, $row.id, $level } } } # generate datatable [system.data.datatable] $builddata = getbuilddata adddatarecursive $builddata $rootnode.childnodes "" 1 then first call adddatarecursive $builddata $rootnode.childnod...

i running rdc 8.0.28 on mac running qs x 10.10.5.  until have been able span display (completely) across 2 monitors in the  rdc full-screen mode.  instance, possible display excel spreadsheet across both monitors.  however, 2 days ago, display became restricted 1 monitor.  moved in scale mode 1 monitor other or split across both monitors (also in scaled mode), cannot spanned across both monitors in extended form and, in full screen mode, second screen blacked out.  unclear why happened; no settings overtly changed in either os x or rdc.  have tried mission control setting in both shared unshared mode, , number of variations in mac display preferences (default or scaled) , on rdc (resolution: native; start session, scale content, use monitors) no avail.  suggestions welcome, , thank in advance. hi, personally, not familiar mac. based on research, please try check or uncheck setting displays have separate spaces under mission control, r...

i looking remind users change passwords ahead of time. manually checking passwords every day. group policy not option in case. i need alert user email active directory password expire in x day's this query specific ou im looking myself, have no scripting knowledge eager learn. has done already? thanks reading confuseis there script in gallery robertpearman that. http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/password-expiry-email-177c3e27 may have modify little environment should give great head start - kudos robertpearman <bold>brad held</bold> blog Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

stupid issue can't figure out. logged onto windows 2008r2 usera. usera part of administrators group , domain admin. in ntfs permissions h:\organizations, full control administrators group , usera. seems repetitive since usera in administrators group, let's remove usera.  on h:\organizations, inheritance parent turned off. using icalcs remove user a, here's do.   on h:\organizations, manually remove usera ntfs permissions. double check inheritance parent turned off. icacls.exe h:\organizations\* /inheritance:d /t - turn off inheritance on subfolders. icacls.exe h:\organizations\* /remove:g "domain\usera" /t /c - remove usera folders confirmed usera gone subfolder ntfs perms, , double-check it's removed h:\organization folder. icacls.exe h:\organizations\* /inheritance:e /t - turn on inheritance usera in permissions on parent h:\organization , subfolders. tried logging on local admin too, same result.  wtf? i should add it's same result if sk...

hi, we have problem our windows server 2008 r2 dns servers resolving domains. when perform nslookup on these domains returning "server failed" error message. after searching identified following article: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;968372 to me, seemed issue implemented work around described. experiencing no problems few weeks before issue recurred. verified registry values still in place, , have been clearing cache on dns servers has been working. we've had reports of domain cannot resolved. have cleared dns cache , restarted dns servers , domain still returning "server failed" error in nslookup. besides implementing forwarders, there else can do? perhaps raise maxcachettl value 2 days else? daniel. the bizzare thing these results, if run commands again say..2 mins later on our dc's, result 490 instead of 3843. run again 5 mins later, it's 3843. third server 4.2.2.2 returns consistent result. thank you. ...

we have experienced issue @ work share on 1 of our win2k3 sp2 servers cannot mapped unknown reason. no changes done on server preceding problem, there no identified errors being logged in logs before or during problem, , issue can resolved reboot. once server rebooted, share can remotely connected to. the symptom see when attempting access share receive error of invalid handle. error dialogue box on system performing mapping. error no logged either system or application log. does have suggestions on how track down causing @ all hi, please have @ following thread , test steps if same issue: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/w7itpronetworking/thread/5e5c837f-f6ab-4578-9225-585ff7562b7a shaon shan |technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our support, please contact tngfb@microsoft.com Windows Server  >  ...

hi, regarding oem licensing need clere things up. we got following setup: licenses 1 x windows svr std 2016 64bit eng dsp oei dvd 16 core 3 x windows server cal 2016 eng 1pk dsp oei 5 clt user cal hardware 1 x proliant ml***, xeon e5-2620v4 8 cores, 24gb ram.... 1 x vmware vsphere esxi 6.5 able running 2 (2) virtulized machines (for example 1 domain controller , 1 application server) vmware esxi @ 1 physical machine 1 (1) oem license windows server 2016? we clere stickers, both srv , cals must placed on hardware, , can´t migrate virtual machines new or other hardware oem license. regards, hi, since license question,you contact microsoft licensing team. in united states , canada, may call licensing team directly @ 1-800-426-9400. worldwide customers can use guide worldwide microsoft licensing sites http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/worldwide.aspx find contact information in locations. best regards cartman please remember mark replies answ...

hello. we seeking find solution in order log successful rdp sessions. scenario detailed below: we have windows 7 clients act rdp server. users connect server , try establish remote connection computer. want able track established rdp connection windows 7 client , where. used work event id 4648 that's not gonna work. because not running windows 7 , 2008 clients. have xp , 2003 clients , 4648 event not logged rdp sessions xp , 2003 clients. in nutshell want query rdp related logs in our middle server windows 7 client. ideas or other solutions appreciated. hey yes rdp logs sessions, can filter rdp logs through computer management console (run>compmgmt.msc) more easily. i posted path plus following link may great view describe remote logon events correctly. http://ithompson.wordpress.com/2009/12/01/tracking-rdp-logons/ g luck Windows Server ...

dear sirs. want take labs on site: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/hh968267.aspx first of them working second 1 ( configuring highly available iscsi target) have problem. there no network comunication between servers. can't event start lab :( i started , started lessons.  worked fine me.  try restarting. tim Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

i can't seem find correct settings create shortcut.  willl appreciated. goal: launch .exe file on logon. i attempting create shortcut exe file within users startup folder. enviornment: windows xp client machines (cse installed on machines).  server 2008 domain controllers. can tell me settings need make happen? i have several computer configuration preference shortcuts see 1 works: 1) target type - file system object     location - all users startup 2) target typle - file system object     location - startup none of these create shortcut.  have yet enable logging. if correct setting enable logging. regards, richard if goal launch application on logon rather add reg entry so. can done gpp. hklm\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run, <appname> string=<app.exe> Windows Server ...

i'm have windows 8 server windows 8 consumer hyper-v guest i have standalone pc running straight windows 8 consumer. i have couple of issues:   when using metro rdp, there's no way take out of full screen mode (windowed mode),   have multiple rdp sessions open side side can work/see both.  i dont appear have ability anymore since full screen.  i have toggle between two.   having metro rdp in full screen makes of "cool" , "improved" metro things not work.  for instance, try pull start menu or reboot vm.   seems activate client.  since there's no indication of pc menu attached to, found out hard way when client rebooted , not vm. to around these i've started running rdp command line: mstsc    any appreciated. thanks thank you, helps, i've got stick "original" rdp i think thats bad design.  its confusing , not intuitive @ all.   it still not indicate instance performing a...

hi i working admin on our wsus server , wishes deploy new .net 4 framework our client, of unknown reasons prompted update expired , recommended decline update (kb982671). there new updates unaware of? thank in advance - daniel i working admin on our wsus server , wishes deploy new .net 4 framework our client, of unknown reasons prompted update expired , recommended decline update (kb982671). there new updates unaware of? that's great question, daniel. apparently entire .net framework v4 installation package collection expired. scw automatically declined saturday morning when ran. .net4 not available via wsus (and presume mu well). lacking specific information, presume found critical flaw in existing packaging required immediate expiration, , should see new update packages in mu/wsus shortly.   lawrence garvin, m.s., mcitp:ea, mcdba, mcsa principal/cto, onsite technology solutions, houston, texas microsoft mvp - software distribution (2005-2011) mvp profile...

running server 2008 sp2 following hard drives: drive 1: 64gb, system volume drive 2: 1.5tb, spanned raid 5 volume drive 3: 1.5tb, spanned raid 5 volume drive 4: 1.5tb, spanned raid 5 volume all bios raid features turned off. raid 5 volume entirely software based in windows. drive 2 failed, , expected, array functioning 2 drives. then, while in disk manager, spanned raid 5 volume accidently deleted. drives 2, 3 , 4 show "unallocated!" nothing else has been attempted, including attempting recreate anything. how can raid 5 volume recovered? thanks, mike if have no backups can try 1 of many do-it-yourself recovery tools or possibly 1 of disk recovery services.     regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional -microsoft mvp [windows] Windows Server  >  ...

hi, user can't logon himself computer. , found log when check log on ad server. can logon when unplug computer , connect outlook. can't logon when plug ethernet cable. , read log on evetwiver ad server. 1. log : event id : 675 time : 14:15:05 pre-authentication failed: user name: bora user id: ybs\bora service name: krbtgt/tikle.com pre-authentication type: 0x2 failure code: 0x18 client address: 10.0.0.110 2. log : event id : 673 time : 14:15:01 service ticket request: user name: bora@tikle.com user domain: tikle.com service name: boramac$ service id: ybs\boramac$ ticket options: 0x50810000 ticket encryption type: 0x17 client address: 10.0.0.110 failure code: - logon guid: {fbb93854-a697-4ae0-680a-0d3de14e41a6} 3. log : event id: 672 time : 14:15:01 authentication ticket request: user name: bora supplied realm name: tikle.com user id: ybs\bora service name: krbtgt service id: ybs\krbtgt ticket options: 0x50000010 result code: - ticket encryption type: 0x17 pre-authenticat...

hi everyone, i'm trying migrate our printers windows server 2008 r2 brand new windows server 2012 r2. while doing this, want switch drivers newer version. tried year before printbrm.exe (but server 2008 r2 server 2008 r2), choosed tool again. unfortunately fails @ point time. printer export , import succeeds every time, if i'm trying print testpage on new server, won't stop printing hyroglyphs... if install printer manually (same driver), works fine. do have any solutions or ideas that? better troubleshooting, attached image of 1 failed testpage , code i've written, too. looking forward ideas. best regards, andreas export: printbrm.exe -b -s \\server -f c:\tools\filename.printerexport -nobin import: printbrm.exe -r -f filename.printerexport -c brmconfig.xml –o force brmconfig: <brmconfig> <plugins> </plugins> <languagemonitors> </languagemonitors> <drivermap> <drv old="hp universal print...

hello, i have issue gpo restricts access usb storage devices. my domain's both forest , domain functional levels set server 2008 r2. i have applied gpo client computers. clients applied policy , blocked usb storage device access except windows 10 computers. windows 10 computers able access usb storage without issue. i have investigated lot of things issue didn't find solution this. do have idea issue? regards, thisaru perera. hi thisaru, >> windows 10 computers able access usb storage without issue. please disabled unc hardening try again. more info: https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/askpfeplat/2015/02/22/guidance-on-deployment-of-ms15-011-and-ms15-014/ https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/3000483/ms15-011-vulnerability-in-group-policy-could-allow-remote-code-execution-february-10,-2015 best regards, andy please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . ...

i'm planning few server 2008 networks. i'm thinking of using infiniband i/o within networks, , want redundancy @ every level. include redundant links i/o including storage, ipc, network managment, etc.   what best way acheive this? want redundant cabling , nics. does server 2008 ip technology have capability transparently switch out failed hardware links ones work?   could please point out documentation me in this?   thanks.   Windows Server  >  Platform Networking

hi, i'm trying create video scheduler using task scheduler. need run program (video player) in given date & time. don't want insert data using task scheduler interfaces. created .xml file (copy previous generated file & edited time, date & program  ) in "c:\windows\system32\tasks". didn't work. can me ? thank you.....     not sure trying here can import xml in task scheduler or can deploy scheduled tasks using gp preferences... or mean else? -- goran johansson http://gjohansson.com/blog Windows Server  >  Group Policy