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WSUS stops working after virtualizing SBS 2011

i virtualized sbs 2011 server.  went except wsus can't contact of computers anymore.  computers in domain listed, each have error haven't been contacted since date of virtualization.  components there - shared folder updates, web page in iis working.  wsus syncing updates.  can't "see" server , computers.  ideas appreciated.  hi, any configuration changed during virtualization? pose windowsupdate.log on 1 of client 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  >  WSUS

Question about patching

is there date microsoft article describes best practices patching windows servers? not talking security patches, talking patches. (security, updates, service packs, hotfixes, rollup, etc). thanks. something here might help. https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc750077.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396       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

Adding color to a RichTextBox

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so have richtextbox , want colorize individual lines.  3 lines have are red green blue so, want red in red text, green in green text, , blue in blue text.  have written basic script.  when run still red, green, , blue on seperate lines still in black text error stating "the term 'color.red' not recognized name of cmdlet, function..........." <-- i'm sure know rest of error if help, appreciate it.  here code have... #generated form function function generateform { ######################################################################## # code generated by: sapien technologies primalforms (community edition) v1.0.10.0 # generated on: 7/23/2013 2:38 pm # generated by: ######################################################################## #region import assemblies [reflection.assembly]::loadwithpartialname("system.windows.forms") | out-null [reflection.assembly]::loadwithpartialname("system.drawing") | out-null...

[2k3 r2] dfsr.exe CPU and disk I/O extremely high, greatly affecting share access

hello, i experiencing issue dfsr.exe of 1 of member servers extremely high . reviewing logs, see no identifiable errors.   here necessary file versions:   c:\>filever c:\windows\system32\dfsr.exe ----- w32i   app enu   5.2.3790.4656 shp  1,707,008 01-27-2010 dfsr.exe   c:\>filever c:\windows\system32\drivers\dfs.sys --a-- w32i   drv enu   5.2.3790.3959 shp     34,816 02-17-2007 dfs.sys   c:\>filever c:\windows\system32\dfssvc.exe --a-- w32i   app enu   5.2.3790.3959 shp    164,864 02-17-2007 dfssvc.exe   any input on how troubleshoot issue appreciated.   thanks, matt <small> unanswered threads: • dfs / rdc size estimations? • online backup of active directory / ese db, command line interface esent.dll's jetbackup() function. </small> hi matt, as there no further clue, please first check if caused antivirus programs. ...

windows 2000. AD. DNS.

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hi guys! sorry if question stupid, couldn't find information. for test purpose need deploy domain controller on windows 2000. installed windows 2000 sp4 pro , adminpak. dcpromo missing. in "add/remove windows components" dns missing (see screenshot). what wrong? need install dc? windows 2000 professional client edition of windows 2000 not include services such ad , dns. need use windows 2000 server instead. gleb. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Lost Data on VHD Copy

i had vhd running out of space in host server a. copied vhd(not export copy) host sever host server b.  deleted original vhd since had copied server b. i created virtual machine in server b , attached vhd server a. to suprise, data got lost? i.e domain information, server name, user data etc , had start on activating windows?? how data back?? mentioned not have original vhd anymore. i know should use export/import function instead of copying vhd late me. hello, did have snapshots of virtual machine?  if had snapshot original vhd associated avhd files form aggregate system.  if case , using snapshots, you'd need recover original vhd , avhds data back.  nathan lasnoski http://nathanlasnoski.spaces.live.com Windows Server  >  Hyper-V ...

GPP losing map drive

hi everyone, i have xp client kb943729 installed , use gpp map drive, whats happening clients losing map drives. client have execute command gpupdate /force make logoff , logon map drive show again. trying fix enable default options following configuration in gpo: computer configuration/administrative templates/system/group policy/shortcuts preference extension policy processing  computer configuration/administrative templates/system/group policy/start menu preference extension policy processing  but not solved, problem persist. douglas filipe http://douglasfilipe.wordpress.com www.baboo.com.br www.babooforum.com.br hi, this problem may caused fast logon feature or slow link. let’s try steps below troubleshooting: 1. disable fast logon. open gpo lab pcs, navigate to:  [computer configuration/ policies / administrative templates / system /logon] enable "always wait network @ computer startup , logon". 2. enforce polic...