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HV 2016 virtual machine with RemoteFX does not start - what to do?

i added remote fx video adapter virtual maschine , not start up, new vm not start. error: synthetic 3d display controller: failed power on error 'insufficient system resources exist complete requested service'. says missing rdvgm.exe rdvgm.exe in c:\windows\system32 i have a: xenon e3-1240 64gb ecc ram msi c236m motherboard msi geforce gt 710 2gb ram /harti hi harti, have tried update gpu driver? i found related information error, not apply server 2016.  considering preview version, maybe feature not working on server 2016. or driver hasn't been updated support on server 2016. and according windows server catalog, gt 710 not certified server oses. https://www.windowsservercatalog.com/results.aspx?text=geforce&=go&bcatid=1282&avc=10&ava=0&or=5 you may consult technical support of geforce see if supports remotefx. best regards, leo please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedba

Windows 2008 Favorite links in windows explorer

how remove favorite links windows explorer dialog using gpo hi,   i cannot find favorites in windows explorer of windows server 2008, confirm following question:   do mean favorites in internet explorer of windows server 2008 or favorites in windows explorer of windows server 2003?   regards, please remember click “mark answer” on post helps you, , click “unmark answer” if marked post not answer question. can beneficial other community members reading thread. Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Administrative Events Log

hello we have new 2012 r2 server in place domain controller. when opening event viewer view administrative events, box opens titles query error. "one or more logs in query have errors". lists following 2 lines....... log                                                                                                                error add microsoft-windows-applicationresourcemanagementsystem/diagostic       specified channel not found. check channel configuration add microsoft-windows-applicationresourcemanagementsystem/operational   the specified channel not found. check channel configuration the same thing happens when selecting microsoft exchange database availability group events log microsoft-windows-failoverclustering/operational                                            the specified channel not found. check channel configuration these 2 event logs these errors. need click ok close windows , works should after resolve nuisance. thank you hi

How to migrate standalone VMs onto a cluster

have 2 hyperv hosts, 10 guests on one, , none on other (yet!).  existing vms in production.  know process setting 2 hosts cluster, what's procedure getting existing vms highly available on cluster?  have shut them down, move them library, set cluster, , them redeploy vms highly available? tia, rory.   simplest way use hyper-v manager , following: export desired vm target lun. then import vm. then open failover clustering manager , make vm highly available. using scvmm take longer addtitional copying involved. (since mention scvmm assume using it, make user add cluster scvmm, not each individual host) brian ehlert (hopefully have found useful) Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

How to Authenticate Wireless clients via Certificate Issued by Third Party CA

i'm looking solution accomplish following: i want able have wireless client (os doesn't matter) able authenticate network internet access mainly, via certifictate he/she issued corporate ca.  for example, user comes building his/her laptop (not member of domain) , has corporate certificate installed on machine. want policy in network says, if user has certificate issued corportatex.com, authenticate them. i want use 2008 i'm open long accomplish this. thanks, hi,   one approach implement cross-certification. can refer following article, can apply windows server 2008:   planning , implementing cross-certification , qualified subordination using windows server 2003 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc787237(ws.10).aspx   overview (planning , implementing cross-certification , qualified subordination using windows server 2003) http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc739705(ws.10).aspx   hope helps.

USB Drive Keeps getting locked out

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so have western digital external 2tb usb drive , works fine directories in locked out , administrator accounts cant access folder without taking ownership of using properties>security>advanced>change owner to: feature i attempting utilize drive media server whole house , work fine 1 day , locked out windows have take ownership of directory - copy files directory - repair windows media center point new directory , delete original locked directory. we have multiple users on our family computer , external hard drive want public use windows 7 pro sp1 it may drive falling asleep. here's how keep awake: http://superuser.com/questions/309689/how-to-keep-external-usb-drives-from-sleeping-windows-7 if unplug , plug in, accessible? - most of all, since question windows 7 related question, , active directory directory services forum, highly suggest post windows 7 networking forum: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7itpronetworking/threads ace

move file server in DFS

i have older w2k3 file server holds dfs namespace.  i have second dfs server w2k8.  i want move of files new server.  is replication best path or robocopy?  i want attempt seemless possible.  the domain w2k8r2 functional level.  thanks.   i have older w2k3 file server holds dfs namespace.  i have second dfs server w2k8.  i want move of files new server.  is replication best path or robocopy?  i want attempt seemless possible.  the domain w2k8r2 functional level.  thanks.   you can both. robocopy may bit faster however. here's simple step-by-step guide on how migrate dfs namespace box. see: migrate dfs server http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2008/01/15/migrating-your-dfs-namespaces-in-three-sorta-easy-steps.aspx robocopy pretty straightforward... good luck!  starwind vsan [virtual san] clusters hyper-v without sas, fibre channel, smb 3.0 or iscsi, uses ethernet mirror internally mounted sata disks between hosts.

PKI View - Unable to Download Status on all HTTP locations

hello i have two-tier pki setup (2008 r2) in dev network - offline root, , enterprise issuing online responder. i've run pki view on enterpise ca, , http locations, have status of "unable download", , ocsp location has status of "error". if copy of url locations , paste browser, can download file without issue. the 1 thing have done on server recently was install wsus, i'm not sure if has caused issue, since can still manually download files http location, i'm unsure issue be. i testing proxy server on network, has been decommisioned, , browser settings have been reverted go "direct". any assistance appreciated. cheers glenn  yes, issue has occured me several times in past well. don't know why, happens. goes wrong in way console uses winhttp api. try thing, use certutil -urlfetch -verify and/or certutil -url test same on certificate first save file. ondrej.

Netwrok Driver Problem in Hyper-V

i've installed windows server 2008 enterprise on hp dl380 g5. drivers updated , 100% fine. i've installed first windows server 2008 in hyper-v, installation went fine network driver problem. in device manager driver icon marked yellow. supposed drivers base os. can tell me problem? thanks in advance. i've added new network adapter legacy adapter , done ... bingo :) this link helped me it. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732470.aspx#bkmk_step1 Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

trying to add site to trusted sites for ALL users in Windows 7 via registry

found post similar xp results not same in windows 7 changed following registry settings stated in question , registry settings stick not add sites trusted sites current user or user manner (yes went website see if showed trusted site without being listed) [hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap\domains\mytest.org] [hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap\domains\mytest.org\pacs] "https"=dword:00000002 [hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap\escdomains\mytest.org] [hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap\escdomains\mytest.org\pacs] "https"=dword:00000002   when in [hkey_current_user] work , works in enterprise setting not want have each individual user logs machine. this can not done through gpo or through script hi,   please try use followi

Run powershell script as admin through a shortcut

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hi have script on file server many of coworkers use. have shortcuts script. i've discovered need run admin. if needed go shortcut's properties , under compatibility force run admin. grayed out reason.  my question best way run script admin through shortcut? i've started messing runas opens 2 windows , hoping there better way. there need make run admin option on shortcut not grayed out? know can make script start admin through script think open 2 windows well. thanks in advance!! right click on shourtcut, select properties, click advanced, check "run administrator" for script, try insert code self-elevate one.. sam boutros, senior consultant, software logic, kop, pa http://superwidgets.wordpress.com (please take moment vote helpful and/or mark answer, applicable) _________________________________________________________________________________ powershell: learn before it's emergency http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/scriptcenter/powershell.

Mac Client connecting to Windows 2012 Domain

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all, our company bought 2 new imac machine osx 10.8.2 , need connecting windows 2012 domain. can join mac client ad member cannot authenticate ad. local user can log on to machine. i want ask service require or configuration on windows server 2012. thing need configure on mac osx ? thanks keith  hi, article apple mac os x: cannot authenticate when active directory includes windows 2008 servers http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2967 leads solution: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/942564 check urls http://4sysops.com/archives/how-to-join-a-mac-os-x-computer-to-active-directory/ http://www.centrify.com/directcontrol/mac_os_x.asp i n addition, please post in apple forum more assistance. regards, yan li cataleya li technet community support Windows Server  > 

Report macros in a batch of Word files

the problem i have 100 word files, suspect have different macros in them. i need find out files have macros , names of files , names macros. i not know names of various macros might in files.      so i need macro (or process ) check batch of word files , report name of , each macro in each file.   the type of returned data be;- file name, macro name, macro name.    for example file named "x" has  macro name  "macro 1", has macro named "macro named 2"  file named y has macro named "1", has macro named "7" file named z has macro named 8 file named y has macro named "none"   the solution need run on 100 word files stored in 1 network folder location.   you have trust programmatic access visual basic project before running macro. have once: click office button > word options or file > options, depending on word version. click trust center click trust center settings... click macro se

iPad .plist File

is able me creating .plist file ipad? i work in academy , need easy way feed url automatically entered ours long , students quite type in wrong.  use lightspeed our mdm , there option include .plist file configuration details. pulled of though correct details ipad configure, setting aren't getting sent through , i'm not sure if have included right information. here's have used, gratefully received. <dict>  <key>values</key>  <dict>   <key>d83277d5-e5c5-44e3-86e3-66c276f38873</key>   <integer>0</integer>   <key>https://apps.********************/rdweb/feed/webfeed.aspx</key>   <integer>9</integer>  </dict>  <key>version</key>  <real>1</real> </dict> you can make use of uri scheme post link feed: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn690096.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396

ADMT Migration, lost file share access

so have bit of strange scenario that's issue now. 4 years ago, our company sold, admt migrated domaina (2008 r2) domainb (2008 r2) sid histories.  users in domainb able access old resources in domaina expected via sid history.  we have been sold again , have new domainc (2012 r2).  we have migrated users , groups domainb domainc sid history.  so if you're following along, objects in domainc have sid histories domaina , domainb.  domainc has 2 way external trust "original" domaina.  sid filtering disabled, , sid history enabled in both directions between domain , domainc. user in new domainc unable access resources in domaina, should because sid history remains original amdt migration. for example, user folder on \\fileshare\userdata\myuser has permissions of domaina\myuser now domainc\mynewuser (with sid history domaina\myuser) should able access old user data folder, getting access denied. the same goes true shared folders have permissions applied via s

Reset Local Group Policy to its default to all clients in a Domain level

how can reset local group policy default clients in domain level running windows 2003 server , windows xp clients? m66z hi, in order keep trace of troubleshooting , avoid confusion, please follow in following thread. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservergp/thread/29580a99-5737-4585-a829-20b25b588148 thanks. this posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Hyper-V Parent Partition RAM Requirements

hi all, we deploy hyper-v solution based on iscsi san storage several server nodes. on planning ram distribution i struggling find out the exact ram requirements nodes need parent partition. they running win2008 hyper-v dc edition.  each node have 16gb ram , run approx 4 guests. i have read anywhere 512mb 2gb parent partition , os? can suggest sensible ram allocation sufficient nodes/hosts to run os well? thanks help.  answered same question here: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverhyperv/thread/4e70d89f-8c58-4e96-90a6-4e2216923402/ my answer allocate 2 gb of ram parent partition. while number might seem little bit high people, have margin of safety. common practice have antivirus , system management agents running in parent partition. these utilities cause spikes in resource usage. 2 gb of ram in parent partition, don't have fret having enough ram. if know agents , antimalware programs don't ever use ram, might want monitor usage , cut smaller number.

Not able to creat access rule with username

for full reasons around problem, check out http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/fastsharepoint/thread/a3819d84-510e-4292-9fcf-9e3219f12438 but issue boils down difference in outcomes of following 2 statements, both of should generate same access rule object, difference being identityreference: ps c:\users\garthgrimm> $ar = new-object system.security.accesscontrol.filesystemaccessrule("demo\$sp10tosql", "fullcont rol", $allinherit, $allpropagation, "allow") ps c:\users\garthgrimm> $ar filesystemrights  : fullcontrol accesscontroltype : allow identityreference : demo\ isinherited       : false inheritanceflags  : none propagationflags  : none   ps c:\users\garthgrimm> $ar = new-object system.security.accesscontrol.filesystemaccessrule("demo\username", "fullcontro l", $allinherit, $allpropagation, "allow") ps c:\users\garthgrimm> $ar filesystemrights  : fullcontrol acc

Terminal Server 2k3 printer redirection problem

hello, i have client 2k3 terminal server allow access accounting company access data. there 4 people in accounting office access terminal server. people have local printers attached workstations. 3 of users can print no problems. 4th cannot print. printer appear using auto connect feature; when send print job printer, shows in queue , goes out if sent printer, no print job appears , there no error messages in terminal server event log. the printer hp laserjet 4000 attached via lpt1. tried installing printer on terminal server; result same. any ideas / suggestions appreciated. - john hi, what rdc client version on computer? is same version other 3 teams? download terminal services (rdc 6.0) software xp sp2 , win2k3 download terminal services (rdc6.l) software xp sp2 if use printers hp (in case, hp4000), uninstall printer drivers on ts , install hp universal print driver series windows .   un saludo, tomas hidalgo colobora con el foro: si la respuesta es d

ws2008r2 doesn't send "DHCP OFFER

hi all, i'm confused. have 2 pools (vlans) configured on ws2008r2 dhcp server. 1 vlans works (it doesn't need ip-helper). however, vlan (which uses ip-helper on router) doesn't work. client computers  on vlan doesn´t ip. i've run wireshark con dhcp server , noticed dhcp server not responding dhcp discover. doesn't send "dhcp offer" relay agent. ideas? regards jo hi jo, 1. need ensure scope activated. 2. need to check if there valid ip addresses can allocated. 3. ip addresses of scope should correspond ip addresses of vlan (also router). 4. check events of dhcp server. may find out problem. best regards, leo please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  > 

2003 and 2012 mixed domain time frame

hi, is there time limit of how long can run 2003 domain controller within 2012 domain?  introducing server 2012 domain controller in 2003 domain, , may keep 2003 domain controller year before decommissioning it. thank you robert hi nordmann1087 , >> is there time limit of how long can run 2003 domain controller within 2012 domain?  introducing server 2012 domain controller in 2003 domain, , may keep 2003 domain controller year before decommissioning it. if want run 2003 domain controller in 2012 domain, not recommend. domain level reduced since there 2003 domain controller. is domain , forest running @ windows server 2003 functional level? , want introduce server 2012 domain controller environment. if so, add computer running windows server 2012 operating system root domain of forest. since domain , functional level 2003, please make sure add computer domain controller existing root domain, not new domain controller new domain.  and before decommissioning s

RD Gateway and RD web issue

hi all, explain case. tsgw01 --> rd gateway + external ip thru dmz ts01,ts02,ts03 --> rdbc,rdsh,rd web if log rdbc address, work fine. if go thru rdgw, nothing work, except see iis 8 home page. if browse https://rds.mydomain.com/rdweb error. internal dns target host gateway. mobile user use same address https://rds.mydomain.com certificate signed authorities, wild card godaddy *.mydomain.com server have certificate install , set in configuration manager. want know error. since 2 days turn around , not sure now. in advance help. hi, if want users log on through web page, should connecting server has rd web access role service installed on it.  if want may have rd gateway , rd web access on same server. normally external users log on rd web access via tcp port 443, click on remoteapp and connect rd gateway via tcp 443/udp 3391, rdg connects them rdcb on tcp 3389 which redirects them rdsh server, rdg connects rdsh on tcp 3389/udp 3389. in way rdweb serves delivery mech

Step-by-step guid for Hyper-V + Rounting

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hi, i have machine 1 network card (rented server hosting company) , want run 3 windows webserver virtual machines on it. i have read , tried out lot of things routing , remote access did not succeed. configured 192.168.0.1 internal virtual network on host , 192.168.0.5 vm#1, tried nat different configurations , wondered enter in gateway section internal network @ host , vms adapter. hints disable tcp/offload engine scared me bit. others wrote hyperv , routing require delete , reconfigure network configuration?! so, know if there nice (pictured) step-by-step guide? i think, lot of people use hyper-v way, there should chance there exists guided tour this. thanks help! sven hi,   this networking issue instead of hyper-v issue.   by way, can check following posts.   hyper-v internal network via routing , remote access server http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/winserverhyperv/thread/16a02461-5d84-4089-984f-99bea721526e   hyper-v routing ht

Having different forwarders between multiple DNS servers

2008 r2 i'm looking best-practice white paper detailing using forwarders when have multiple dns servers. specifically, have situation 2 dc/dns servers have different forwarders listed. i'm thinking cause different results internet lookups can't find specific ms docs. tia! you correct, if have forwarders pointing different dns root servers, etc... results coming rereffered dns servers definetely provide different results. there isn't there , forwarders don't see needing microsoft http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc778439(v=ws.10).aspx bpa dns http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd391963(v=ws.10).aspx   -- paul bergson mvp - directory services mcitp: enterprise administrator mcts, mct, mcse, mcsa, security+, bs csci 2008, vista, 2003, 2000 (early achiever), nt4 http://www.pbbergs.com     twitter @pbbergs http://blogs.dirteam.com/blogs/paulbergson please no e-mails, questions should posted in newsgroup. posting provide

Licensing...?! Server 2008r2, EES Desktop agreement, RDS

hello, we're secondary school trying achieve following, we're finding difficult find correct licenses buy.  we've had few quotes couple of resellers, differ...we need to: a) replace our school's agreement office subscription ees desktop subscription b) licence 4 physical servers 3 running virtualised cluster - simple enough, server 2008r2 enterprise c) create virtual desktop pool allow staff access remote desktops  d) manage hyper-v environment scvmm , other virtualisation management tools. can give me breakdown of licenses require achieve this? thanks in advance, ben. hello, as licensing microsoft difficult please use reseller or contact microsoft support. best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  > 

Exposing one Active Directory (Prod) to another AD (test-lab) - Risks

hi, we @ situation, will have to expose our test ad lab our production ad, ip addresses of servers prod / test - can each other. can put them on separate vlans, @ moment vlans can route between each other i.e. ping each other what risks need aware of? if any? is recommended, ok do? thanks i assume 2 separate forests named different.  should issues except controlling security each ad.  recommend 1 way trust test trusts prod, not other way around.  network wise there should not issue.  not knowing setup, hard give recommendations, basic setup pose no issues, risk , security team willing take on why recommend 1 way trust. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

RDC for Mac version 8.0.9 audio "input"

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it appears recording device mapping through rdp session mac windows server 2008 r2 machine (as server 2012 r2) configured both audio input , output, no sound can recorded.  in comparison, recording device did not map within old version 2.1.1 of rdc mac.  i hoping 99% of way there in 8.0.9 version of new client , microsoft can provide way running.  can happen relatively quickly?  we have clients in healthcare space need use dragon medical in conjunction rdp sessions.  thanks!  hi todd, thank posting in windows server forum.  i afraid inform still function of audio not supported mrd mac os x 8.0.9. understanding , support! regards. dharmesh solanki technet community support Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop clients

Kerberos Policy section not appearing in RSop / GPResult

i  am attempting confirm via rsop or gpresult correct settings "\computer configuration\windows settings\security settings\account policies\kerberos policy" being applied, "kerberos policy" node missing treeview / report. these settings set in "default domain controllers policy" linked in "domain controllers" ou. should "kerberos policy" appear @ all? if not, how can confirm correct settings being applied? hi, please understand account policy such kerberos policy applied @ domain level. means shall defined in default domain policy not default domain controllers policy. for more detail information, can check article below: domain level account policies http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc748850(v=ws.10).aspx please feel free let know if have question or concern. regards kevin technet community support Windows Server

Automating VM On/Off Using Scripts Or Applications

hi, i'm running a virtual lab arounf 100 vms running simultenasly, turn on/turn off activity seems have large io on host , performance problems. so need application or script run vms on specifid time. (i have xls file vm name , start/stop time)   maybe check 1 out:  http://capilla.codeplex.com/  , , maybe adjust bit needs. regards, kristian (virtualization , coffee: http://kristiannese.blogspot.com ) Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

Hyper-V only able to ping remote (laptop) using IPV4, fails with IPV6

i have desktop setup remotely manage hyper-v , working fine. i trying setup remote management laptop. the server failing ping laptop using ipv6. the desktop can ping both server laptop using names , ipv6 option -6 the laptop can ping desktop , hyper-v server using name , ipv6 option -6 hyper-v server can ping desktop, not laptop using ipv6 option -6   everything works fine ipv4 . i have checked , rechecked hyper-v server host table , has appears correct issues both desktop , laptop. any other thoughts on check? thanks! ross hi, i assume you've seen these articles: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc739629(v=ws.10).aspx http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms899868.aspx cheers andrew Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

Error With Update Internet Explorer

in server windows 2003 i have error error in c:/windows/system32/iedkcs32.dll missing entry: brandieactivesetup has occurred in internet explorer 8 update , produced can not access server through terminal server. do? hi marcos4513, thank posting in windows server forums, can please tell how did perform ie installation ? -- have done customization during installation or after installation ? -- how reproduce problem -- modification runonceex ? Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Creating hash table with more than two columns

hello, tried search around , can't quite find i'm trying do. know can make hash table like: $hash = @{"texas" = "hot";"alaska" = "cold"} but add third column, sake of example have third 1 travel air , other travel car. what's syntax can add more columns two? also, how can change column header names? i think want more this: new-object psobject -property @{ state="texas" temp="hot" travel="air" } if set $hash equal that: $hash = new-object psobject -property @{state="texas";temp="hot";travel="air"} i this: travel                                  temp                                    state ------                                  ----                                    ----- air                                     hot                                     texas if have master variable $hashes = @() i can set $hash new-object of

Windows 7 not updating from SBS2008 after KB2734608

all, i have issues win7 clients not updating sbs2008 wsus. i'm aware of multiple discussion have been going on regard to  kb2720211 &  kb2734608. what has been  done far: since  kb2720211 caused issues waited deploy deployed  kb2734608 following article in article states: "  update 2720211 included in update , strengthens wsus communication channels." assumed fix issue. however, after installing  kb2734608 still have issues on "some" win7 desktops. winxp ok, server 2008 & 2008r2 ok. tried command lines as described in  kb2734608, forced wsus connections, forced wsus registration, nothing helps. so now? should install  kb2720211after all? if  kb2734608 has been installed on server? appreciated. kb2734608 replaces kb2720211 wouldn't worry trying go back. if can provide windowsupdate.log problematic target machine may provide additional clues root cause. 

Windows 2008 R2 WER Registry settings not working

i've trying capture user mode crash dump of application (windows services) using "localdumps" registry key listed in below. when reproduce crash file generated at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/bb787181(v=vs.85).aspx c:\programdata\microsoft\windows\wer\reportqueue appear dump file nor located area specified was  %localappdata%\crashdumps am doing something wrong, i've read somewhere need have .net framework installed in order use "localdumps" registry setting, correct? hi,   i don’t think issue related rds server, please initial new post correct forum.   http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/windowsdesktopdev   Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

How to write a Active Directory Documentation

dear forum, i find out if there proper way doing active directory documentation. have check , found following links: http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2007/10/12/documenting-active-directory-infrastructure-the-easy-way.aspx but not supposed install visio nor other software server. i have found other useful information below: •explain computer, user, domain, , ou naming conventions.  •describe ou hierarchy , reasoning behind it.  •briefly describe main functions of group policy objects , why organized them did.  •describe network numbering conventions , dhcp configuration, if applicable.  •describe dns configuration.  •describe windows firewall exceptions.  •list the windows server roles , third-party software installed on each server.  •note locations of active directory's fsmo roles.  •describe organization's policy when add new user accounts or revoke existing user accounts.  •describe organization's policies user restrictions (related

FRS event of decommissioned server

hi, we have decommissioned server running dcpromo , has done sucessfully after days getting an warning  frs event 13508. if dcdiag report server not there, have check repadmin /showrep in report decommissioned server not there. can 1 on this. hi, can check link http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727056.aspx regards, mohan r sr. administrator - server support Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Strange GP error on Domain Controller

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the message below has been lighting event viewer few weeks. the processing of group policy failed. windows attempted read file \\domain.a.local\sysvol\domain...local\policies\{id...}\gpt.ini domain controller , not successful. group policy settings may not applied until event resolved. issue may transient , caused 1 or more of following: a) name resolution/network connectivity current domain controller. b) file replication service latency (a file created on domain controller has not replicated current domain controller). c) distributed file system (dfs) client has been disabled. background: message on 2008r2 domain controller, domaina.local. domain has read-only trust domainb.local, @ remote site , running on 2003 domain controller.  in other words, domaina.local looks domainb.local user authentication, domainb.local can't same domaina.local. the reason trust setup users @ domainb.local able login domaina.local domainb.local credentials. i wouldn't concer

How to call a variable from a Button to another.

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