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Active Directoty : grupos de distribucion (grupo de distribucion basado en consultas)

tengo creados grupo de distribucion basado en consultas, los cuales al ejecutar esa consulta, da como resultado un conjunto de usuarios. esto me sirve justamente hacer grupos de distribucion para envio de correo etc... el problema es que tengo grupos globales que contienen su vez, grupos de distribucion basado en consultas y grupos globales de usuarios....estos funcionan perfectamente, pero si intento aƱadir esos grupos globales otro grupo de distribucion basado en consultas nuevo, u otro grupo global..de manera nueva...el directorio activo no me encuentra ese nuevo grupo de distribucion basado en consultas o grupo global que creado...solo me encuentra los que ya tenia con anterioridad. hi, please understand forum geared answer questions regarding product of english version. regarding products of other languages, local support can better resource troubleshooting. suggest post in appropriate newsgroup ensure issue can resolved in timely manner. for convenience, i’ve included lin

Windows Server 2008 R2 clients can't double click to open Office files

let me start saying don't know server 2008. i have server set desktop clients (windows 7 pro 64-bit) can log in user on own machines.  on 2 of client machines (mine , bosses, have admin rights on everything) couple funny things happening: 1.   can't open word or excel file double clicking icon on desktop.  error follows: excel  microsoft excel cannot access file 'c:\users\(username)\appdata\roaming\microsoft\excel\xlstart\personal.xlsb'.  there several possible reasons:  file name or path not exist.  file being used program.  workbook trying save has same name open workbook. word  the file normal.dotm cannot opened because there problems contents. and then word cannot open document template. (c:\users\(username)\...\avwiz14s.dotm) and then word cannot open existing file. (normal) and word stops responding. note can open these documents start menu.  have determined error has server because have tried bunch of stuff on internet, includi

2012 switch-independent teaming causing mac flap (cisco)

hi all, i've windows 2012 hyper-v server 4 nics plugged in 2 cisco switches (2930g , 3560g) nic team configured in switch-independent , address hash mode. all seems work well, i've noticed frequent mac flapping notification on both switches. i've tried send icmp echoes hv server , during long time period few echoes got lost, suppose works... but mac flapping worries me - normal "by-product", or should search problems net? regards! r.* hi, thank post. you may consult cisco support see if there normal behavior. regards, nick gu - msft Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

VDC Cloning Failed

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good afternoon. error occurs when cloning virtual domain controllers 1. loaded windows server 8 beta on host system. 2. installed hyper-v. 3. created 2 virtual machines windows server 8 beta, call them dc1 , dc2. 4. set network on dc1 10.90.0.101/24 gw 10.90.0.1, , on dc2 10.90.0.102/24 gw 10.90.0.1 5. installed ad ds role on both virtual machines. 6. created domain clone.ru on dc1. 7. made second domain controller dc2. 8. dc2 added group cloneable domain controllers 9. created file dccloneconfig.xml 10. created file customdccloneallowlist.xml 11. turned off dc2 12. created virtual machine dc3 13. copied dc2.vhd folder dc3. 14. connected dc3 dc3.vhd 15. launched dc2 16. launched dc3. dc3 booted in safemode 17. there line "[error] vdc cloning: bind pdc failed: 0x5 (5)"  in file c: \ windows \ debug \ dcpromo i'm using file http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=29027 in page 13 of following guide, able find descri

Domain cannot join on windows xp

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MDT 2010 deployment question

i guess need confirmation on something.  hoping avoid having have 2 boot media, 1 x86 , 1 64bit.  have mdt seeing server 08 r2 custom wim 32 bit os task selection show up, needs setup files install.. errors out on 32bit pe thumb drive. i try setting server03 wim 64bit in console, 64bit pe key won't work on legacy hardware still use. i did see somthing though.. if media export , create disc that, gives me option of selecting 32bit or 64bit on startup of pe.. haven't found way option on regular litetouch that's created when update on deployment share. any on either of these fronts extremely helpful :) hi,   as issue related mdt, suggest discussing in our mdt forum. best resource troubleshoot issue.   http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/mdt/threads   tim quan - msft Windows Server  > 

Dynamische Registrierung von DNS bei DHCP

hallo zusammen, clients bekommen per dhcp eine adresse zugewiesen. der dhcp server ist konfiguriert, dass die eintragung ins dns gemacht wird, der client hat den haken gesetzt (netzwerk-konfiguration), dass er es machen soll. der macht es denn jetzt wirklich? wer 'gewinnt'? umgebung ist windows server 2008 und windows 7. danke fĆ¼r input gernot meyer this english forum, may consider posting in german related forum. to answer question on update dns, dhcp server or windows client... depends.  you need go dhcp server properties , see if checkbox enabled. enable dns dynamic updates according settings below: -dynamically update dns , ptr records if requested dhcp clients  (dhcp server if client asks) -always dynamically update dns , ptr records  (dhcp update) visit: anitkb.com , knowledge base. Windows Server  > 

Enable COM+ on Windows Server 2016

hi, guys  when try use com+, have message in log :"the activation clsid {a62189f6-0853-42fe-a9f1-c46430a03971} failed because remote activations com+ disabled. enable functionality use server manager install com+ network access feature in application server role." "application server" role removed in windows server 2016. how can enable "com+ network access" feature? hi, thanks post. yes, application server role removed in windows server 2016 preview. since com+ network access" feature belongs application server role, cannot enable feature now. windows server technical preview – new/removed windows server roles , features https://micloud.azurewebsites.net/windows-server-technical-preview-newremoved-windows-server-roles-and-features/ i did test in windows server 2016 tp5 lab, add-windowsfeature in powershell did not work either. best regards, alvin wang please remember mark replies answers if , un-mark them if provide no hel

WID password being reset on each restart

hello i not entirely sure belongs in forum. if not, please should go , repost. i recently installed wsus on win 2012 standard edition member server in our domain. had several issues installation resolved. 1 of issues encountered windows internal database service not start because of logon failure. had provide new password after started. detailed @ end of thread . what happening each time server restarted wid service fails start , need supply new password , manually start service. the password supplied previously is not being saved. i don't have problem doing this, forget to enter the new password/start service. means the wsus console fails open when started , after resetting password , starting service database out of date. is there way guarantee service remember password supply? can me this, please? thanks! i have checked local users , groups' users node wid account not listed: first off... above account reference incorrect. cannot find account b

renewed offline root ca, published to ad, old cert still remains in client stores?

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i have renewed offline root ca's cert same key. moved cert on subordinate , published ad "certutil -f -dspublish "ca01_ps inc. root ca(1).crt" rootca". see on root ca's certificate located in cn=certification authorities has been updated via 'whenchanged'. i've forced gpupdate on clients , see renewed root ca in client's "trusted root certification authorities\certificates" stores. awesome, worked. two questions: 1) i still see old root ca certificate in client stores? in adsi edit see 1 certificate in cn=certification authorities in pkiview see 2 (one ok , 1 untrusted root). unless isn’t problem how go cleaning old root ca certificate clients' stores? **** note: aware in picture below renewed root ca’s certificate has shorter validity period previous certificate. understand problems cause, in lab , when building had inconsistently capolicy.inf. 2) when moving root ca’s new certificate aia locations de

You cannot call a method on a null-valued expression.

hello, working on cleanup of fileservers stuck on powershell code. code below. $directories = get-content "location" $output = @() foreach($dir in $directories) { $files = get-childitem -path $dir -filter "*.*" -recurse | { -not $_.psiscontainer } $filessorted = $files| sort lastaccesstime -descending $newestfile = $filessorted | select -first 1 $newestfiledate = $newestfile.lastwritetime $oldestfile = $filessorted | select -last 1 $oldestfiledate = $oldestfile.lastwritetime $outobj = "" | select dirname,newestfilename,newestfiledate,oldestfilename,oldestfiledate $outobj.dirname = $dir $outobj.newestfilename = $newestfile.name $outobj.newestfiledate = $newestfiledate.tostring("dd.mm.yyyy hh:mm:ss") $outobj.oldestfilename = $oldestfile.name $outobj.oldestfiledate = $oldestfiledate.tostring("dd.mm.yyyy hh:mm:ss") $output += $outobj } $output | export-csv "loca

NTDS Settings at Site Level vs Server Level

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hi, what difference between replication settings on site level , server level? i have 2 rwdcs @ main site 1 of dc on hyperv-vm , rest of 7 sites having rodc each on hyperv-vm. if need change replication interval of these sites should modify schedule on site level or server level? regards, maqsood maqsood mohammed senior systems engineer mcitp-enterprise admin & itilv3 foundation certified you change replication interval via site links have setup not through ntds settings.   http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc737136(v=ws.10).aspx i going post screenshot lab having trouble upload. thanks mike http://adisfun.blogspot.com follow @mekline Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Remote desktop on 2012 server - lisencing questions

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hi; i have first 2012 server. i understand should limited 2 rdp connections (administrator) if don't go through adding lisences etc. at same time, enabled remote desktop, , created few users (non admin) , added them remote group. can log in , good. so, when need aquire cals users/machines? thanks. hi, after deploying rd session host role in windows server 2012, have grace period of 120 days rds cal's. before 120 days end need have server rd licensing role enabled , added deployment, activated , enough rds cal's need installed. these can user cal's or device cal's. needs windows server 2012 server since windows server 2012 rd licensing role can hand our rds cal's windows server 2012 rd session host. 2 admin connection mend administrative purposes, "use" these 2 connection use /admin parameter mstsc command. kind regards, freek berson the microsoft platform twitter linked-in wortell company website

USB sound card is not showing while working remotely in windows 2008 R2

i have physical server there no sound card. have added usb sound card in server , when physically login server can see device installed when connecting remotely can't find device installed. none of hyper v machines shows sound card installed on them if login physical host hyper machines don't see sound drivers installed.   the server o.s. windows 2008 r2 enterprise sp1 , client taking server remotely xp sp3. hi,   no, not able sound if open guest virtual machine hyper-v manager console. if want sound guest virtual machine, have remote desktop them.   by way, can use either of following guides configure it.   http://blogs.technet.com/b/akshat/archive/2011/04/07/enable-audio-in-windows-2008-guest-machines-running-on-hyperv.aspx   enabling sound on hyper-v http://sqlblog.com/blogs/john_paul_cook/archive/2009/09/14/enabling-sound-on-hyper-v.aspx     best regards, vincent hu    

cannot backup active vhd using symantec backup exec 12.5

my server running window 2003 standard , installed virtual server 2005 , symantec backup exec 12.5. vhd store in ibm storage using iscsi. cannot backup anthing when run backup job. in symantec backup exec 12.5 log v-79-57344-65233 - aofo: initialization failure on: "vrtsrv::\\vmhost01\msvs?virtual?machine\win server 2003 std". advanced open file option used: microsoft volume shadow copy service (vss). snapshot provider error (0xe000fed1): failure occurred querying writer status. writer name: microsoft virtual server, writer id: {76afb926-87ad-4a20-a50f-cdc69412ddfc}, last error: vss writer failed, operation can retried (0x800423f3), state: failed during prepare snapshot operation (8). and try run " vssadmin list writers" in command prompt, there have 1 item display error message: writer name: "microsoft virtual server 2005 writer" state: [8] failed last error: retryable error have idea what's problem. hi kissy0815,   from error message, appears th

AD Migration

in environment need migrate 2008 active directory to  2012, can use normal process i.e forest prep,ad prep , transferring  the roles etc. why need use admt here?  regards , alug hi  you can check article migrate 2008 2012. http://blogs.msmvps.com/mweber/2012/07/27/upgrading-an-active-directory-domain-from-windows-server-2008-or-windows-server-2008-r2-to-windows-server-2012/ you can use admt migrate users&groups,computers,etc...i think yo don't need use admt on migration scenario. also check understanding admt https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa996171(v=exchg.65).aspx#whatisadmt this posting provided no warranties or guarantees,and confers no rights. best regards burak uğur Windows Server  >  Migration

Terminal servers using specific TS license server

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i point our terminal servers rds license server , shut down old ts license server.  looks terminal servers in other countries using our ts license server.  there's no documentation setup i'm looking for way find out what terminal servers using our ts license server... best regards / in advance, wim  hi, thanks post. you need ensure correct license server specified terminal server. more detailed information, please refer following article. specify license server rd session host server use (applies windows 2008 & r2) http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc770585.aspx set preferred terminal server license servers (applies windows 2003) http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc737644(v=ws.10).aspx best regards, aiden aiden cao technet community support Windows Server  > 

windows server 2008 asking password

i have several computers in network not part of domain, have data server part of domain. have mapped drives computers data sever no issues. however, first time, set "everyone" permissions 1 folder, when try map it, asks me password. don't have username these specific computer, i'm sure use mine, know why happening? os install server2008std thanks ghalib-9999984566 ghalib-9999984566 hi, based on experience, group not include anonymous users. maybe anonymous user. more information, please refer link below: everyone group not include anonymous security identifier best regards, susie Windows Server  >  Network Access Protection

Failover Cluster Service

i have following situation: server a: printing service configured, production. server b: no configuration need: if failover cluster configured server , b printing service clusterized, printing service in server disable after configuration of cluster or existing cluster service? http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc771091.aspx please refer link darshana jayathilake Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)

Install .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2012 behind the firewall does not recognize sources folder. The source files could not be found.

good day,  i trying install .net 3.5 framework on windows server 2012.  i have tried of available dism options , still not work.  the server manager dialog continues not recognize local sources folder, , installation fails.  i have tried installing through powershell, , fails too.  it cannot download source files!   i behind corporate firewall, being blocked internet. dism.exe runs , 65% enabled.  the .net framework remains uninstalled, , server manager dialog fails complete. i get: "the source files not found" (in server manager installation progress screen) i get: "do need specify alternate source path? 1 or more installation selections missing source files on destination..."  (confirm installation selections screen) i have tried powershell scripts, server manager dialog , dism.  all of these failing. please help! thank you jean-pierre jean-pierre fouchĆ© i pretty sure installed .net framework 3.5 on eval, has been quite wh

Printer Driver Installs

i have been searching , searching, , banging head desk while on this: my team manages under 100 print servers (along few thousand...yup) windows servers globaly , in need of scripting printer driver installs on server 08.  printui.dll has proven horribly broaken peice , printbrm.exe creates files large manage effciently. what want use posh.  know easy current list of printer drivers (gwmi win32_printerdriver).  i've seen several instance of vbs files use addprinterdriver method cannot work.  keep getting returnvalue 87 ("the parameter incorrect").  below code 1 printer. $objwmi = [wmiclass]"win32_printerdriver" $objdriver=$objwmi.createinstance() $objdriver.name = "hp laserjet p3005 pcl 6,3,windows nt x86" $objdriver.driverpath = "c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\unidrv.dll" $objdriver.configfile = "c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpmdp5r1.dll" $objdriver.datafile = "c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86

Remote desktop Services Server behind a firewall

hi guys, i need set rds (terminal) server behind asa firewall need connect lan , and controlled ad. this server located on a "test" lab network , not accessed internet. what best way go this? ports need opened on asa firewall allow access domain? thanks mac hi, please see article jason jones information regarding required ports domain member: http://blog.msfirewall.org.uk/2009/02/resource-guide-for-microsoft-active.html in addition mentioned in article need open destination port tcp 3389 from lan test lab if want lan users able use remote desktop connect rdsh server.  additionally if rd licensing on lan need open many more ports because rdsh uses rpc connect rdl server. thanks. -tp Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

Powershell remote via HTTP : is there data transfer encrypted?

hello, i have found interested sentence after have typed following command (the sentence highlighted): get-help about_remote_faq is windows powershell remoting secure?    when connect remote computer, system uses user    name , password credentials on local computer or credentials    supply in command log in remote computer.    the credentials , rest of transmission encrypted .    add additional protection, can configure remote computer    use secure sockets layer (ssl) instead of http listen for    windows remote management (winrm) requests. then, users can use    usessl parameters of invoke-command, new-pssession, and    enter-pssession cmdlets when establishing connection. option    uses more secure https channel instead of http. does stand transfer via http encrypted? know type of encryption used? thanks answers. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc782312(ws.10).aspx the http protocol included troubleshooting purposes , should no

WS 2012 Essentials - shared folders and network media player

i've installed windows server 2012 essentials, got pc's in domain, server invisible media player (western digital tv live). is there suggestions of how it's possible share folder media player, because cannot join domain, workgroup. i installed serviio on server because couldn't ever older wdtv access folders on network. wdtv see server, says there no media available. same set worked fine windows home server 2011, never solved issue, installed serviio , can find serviio under media players. this has worked out me and files serviio wouldn't play 10bit encoded anime files.   Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Essentials

Windows Server 2003 Event 1864 and 1311

dear all, i have shifted pdc new server machine. child domain of worldwide company forest. am continuously facing these errors in event log 1864 , 1311 , warning 1865. and same server exchange server of domain due replication problems users create not reflecting in gal well. i have set istg using adsi wizard istg old server name. please me resolve issue.  also please me there way possible either in adsi or other mmc can view tree of our forest , can check either dc replicating co location server or not? kind regards, rashid ali how many domain , forest have? how dns configuration? how ad topology been configured? saying domain controller exchange server? need provide more information in detail? troubleshooting kcc event log errors   http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2008/10/31/troubleshooting-kcc-event-log-errors.aspx awinish vishwakarma - mvp - directory services my blog: awinish.wordpress.com disclaimer posting provided as-is no warranties/

Why has my Active Directory failed connectivity test?

hi, i have been having lot of trouble active directory on windows server 2012 r2.  i ran dcdiag , showed failed test connectivity.  i ran on actual server ad being hosted.  i can ping domain , receive ipv4 replies server , client machines.  i have been going round in circles past few days , can't seem find resolution.  the output dcdiag on server shown below: directory server diagnosis performing initial setup:    trying find home server...    home server = dbkb4c92    * identified ad forest.     done gathering initial info. doing initial required tests    testing server: default-first-site-name\dbkb4c92       starting test: connectivity          the host f9008c03-1537-412a-a81e-e3ce6efbbf45._msdcs.mydomain.com          could not resolved ip address. check dns server, dhcp,          server name, etc.          got error while checking ldap , rpc connectivity. please check your          firewall settings.          ......................... dbkb

How can I create a new bullet list within my Word document that uses different bullets and levels?

i have bullet list. , trying add new bullet list...but want change bullets on new list. when try change bullets on new list, changing bullets on previous bullet lists , don't want that. how can create brand new bullet list item in document , change bullets appropriately new bullet list , won't change defined bullets? thanks review , hoping quick answer. set bulleted paragraph style. see http://www.shaunakelly.com/topic/word/bullets.html . stefan blom, microsoft word mvp Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions

Unable to start a service

dear sir/mam, i created 1 service calls java application using command sc create newservice binpath= "d:\lrmcjdeif\lrmcjdeif.bat" displayname= "lrmcservice" start= demand the service got created. however, when trying run service "could not start lrmcservice on local computer. error 1053: service did not respond start or control request in timely fashion" this same issue happens on xp , windows 2003. pls. advise this 1 might help. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/839174/en-us       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Server Manager

Office 2003 download

hey there. i have been wondering if possible (if have cd key) download microsoft office 2003 student , teacher edition free. possible or have have cd me? i ask because computer totally reset , office 2003 lost. had borrowed cd off neighbor (who has since moved) because had cd installed on 3 computers @ once. this  forum dedicated win 2008 related problems. please refer microsoft office community http://www.microsoft.com/office/community/en-us/default.mspx?dg=microsoft.public.office.misc&lang=en&cr=us thanks understanding syed Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Logon attacks: how do attackers get my usernames? And what to do against it?

hi, have lots of automated logon attacks. due circumstances can't change, server (windows server 2008 r2) has public ip , not placed behind firewall. how attacker accounts? , can prevent it? passwords strong enough resist, the  users complain locked out accounts.   here like: account failed log on. subject:     security id:        null sid     account name:        -     account domain:        -     logon id:        0x0 logon type:            3 account logon failed:     security id:        null sid     account name:        john doe     account domain:        ustlimia failure information:     failure reason:        unknown user name or bad password.     status:            0xc000006d     sub status:        0xc000006a process information:     caller process id:    0x0     caller process name:    - network information:     workstation name:    ustlimia-srv     source network address:    87.103.xxx.xxx     source port:        1441 detailed authenticat

Where is NTUser.pol and registry.pol? It appears that it is missing.

i've been considering clamwin antivirus single server run @ midnight.  1 of problems virus scanner must exclude files , extensions become corrupt , cause server develop bsod.  going test exclusions on test server see how affects functionality of test server. an issue i'm having being unable see following: group policy user registry information. these files located in following folder: %allusersprofile%\ specifically, exclude following file: ntuser.pol group policy client settings file. file located in following folder: %systemroot%\system32\grouppolicy\ specifically, exclude following file: registry.pol while using computer on server 2008 can venture c drive can't find folder named alluserprofile also, inside system32 grouppolicyusers folder not grouppolicy , appears empty. any appreciated. hello, also, inside system32 grouppolicyusers folder not grouppolicy , appears empty. if did not configure local p

Windows Server 2012 Installation & setup

dear sir, i prabhat pandey, m  planing  installation of ms winmdows servers 2012 companey domain, m confused  how  to setup this, can me step- step  complete information or knowledge. i'll say grateful thanks him.   a place start first search technet.  searched technet "step-by-step domain setup" , first item returned nice step-by-step blog post - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/12370.step-by-step-guide-for-setting-up-windows-server-2012-domain-controller.aspx .:|:.:|:. tim Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Setup

RDS 2012R2 - Licensing server SPF?

hi all am correct in thinking if ts licensing server cannot reached, rds utilise type of temporary license?   if how long? thanks lea hi lea, if device has valid per device rds cal, able connect if rd licensing server unreachable.  problem comes when device has expired cal (or no cal @ all) attempts connect.  in case connection refused. there's not good ft or ha solution per device rd licensing besides having double cals need combined 2 servers.  you'll see people suggest 50/50, 80/20, etc., doesn't address issue. i recommend set monitoring , alerting if there failure due rd licensing can correct quickly.  building rd licensing server scratch can performed in short period of time.  in environment devices connecting daily brief outage should affect tiny amount of devices since devices have valid cal. if prepare ahead of time should able recover different potential failure conditions related rd licensing in small number of minutes like, little or no

Secondary DNS failing to redirect clients when Primary DNS goes down

i have single domain 2 windows 2008 servers, dc1 (physical) , dc2 (virtual).  both servers run dns , gc servers, , entire domain on same subnet (192.168.0.x).  all clients on network configured use dc1 primary dns, dc2 secondary dns.  dhcp enabled on dc1.  (this might part of issue, not sure). the problem when dc1 goes down reboot or repair, lose access internet our clients.  trying pull website results in "page cannot displayed" error.  dc2 available during time , can pinged client not resolve dns requests, if specify primary dns server on 1 of workstations.  can log on to dc2 locally , browse web.  here results of dcdiag /dnsall dc2 (i bolded areas of concern): ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- directory server diagnosis performing initial setup:    * connecting directory service on server dc2.    * identified ad forest.    collecting ad specific global data    * collecting site info.    calling ldap_