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Don't get the option to upgrade the Schema to 2008

i running multiple windows server 2003 domains under 1 forest.  have verified don't have win nt/win 2k domain controllers have ran adprep /forestprep on schema master and /domainprep on the root domain need upgrade.  have verified forestprep , domainprep have completed successfully.  not sure if /gpprep has been run in past, based on other technet forums, shouldn't prevent me upgrading schema.  connected infrastructure master when right clicking on domain , go raise domain functional level, shows domain running @ windows server 2003 , highest possible functional level.  child domians need have schema upgraded before root domain can upgraded? have ideas on might preventing me continuing schema upgrade. so did prep, can verify schema version    http://portal.sivarajan.com/2010/03/active-directory-schema-version.html you won't able raise functional level 2008 until dcs running 2008.  what adprep did schema ready 2008 domain controller.   thanks   mike http://

Exchange 2010 - ADFS - WAP

i trying make exchange reachable internet adfs authentication. adfs server works.. wap server works.. both used other sites. now problem.. changed in exchange settings windows authentication.. , made settings wap. redirect works.. can login.. shows blank page instread of webmail/owa. if visiting exchange/owa site wap server works windows authentication. what can wrong here? missing? know exchange claim aware , not using feature @ point. hi, it seems posted in directory services, maybe post query in adfs forum , better chance of getting response quickly. meanwhile similar query on here check out - https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/78143498-15c6-4f3f-887b-480c0201079c/adfs-30-and-wap-on-windows-server-2012-r2?forum=adfs regards, jimmy microsoft certified cloud specialist mcp disclaimer: posting provided no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. when see answers , helpful posts, please click vote helpful, propose answer, and/or ma

How do i move text in word 2010 in a macro without copying and pasting?

im using macros generate reports old dos laboratory program. have switched word 2010 , not recognize move text function of old macros (f2 enter) there anyway move text in macro without copying , pasting? (it messes clipboard , slows whole process down lot). any appreciated!! something should give idea of how can done without using clipboard. sub moveformattedtext() dim doc as word.document dim srng as word.range dim irng as word.range set doc = word.activedocument set irng = doc.content irng.collapse word.wdcollapsedirection.wdcollapsestart set srng = word.selection.range irng.formattedtext = srng.formattedtext srng.delete end sub   kind regards, rich ... http://greatcirclelearning.com Microsoft Office  >  Word IT

Creating Printer on x64 Win2k8 Cluster

hi, i in search of ideas on how bulk create 500 print queues on clustered x64 win 2k8 server. manual approach works using print management via fialover cluster manager (after have ensured 64bit , 32bit additional  print drivers find way local printer driver database) the standalone version of script creates printer port way (pseudocode) $port = ([wmiclass] \\$hostname\root\cimv2:win32_tcpipprinterport ).createinstance() how can thesame cluster ? have gone fas referencing mscluster namespace, cannot figure out class reference create instance of port in cluster $port = ([wmiclass]\\$clustername\root\mscluster: ????????? ).createinstance() help appreciated. regards d     akinzo hi, as far know, there no built-in method script printers on cluster. to workaround this, please try install printer on standalone server , migrate server? http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc722360.aspx windows server 2008: printer migration , consolidation http://tryca

Migrate DFS from Win2003 to Win2008

i have dfs root on win2003 sp2 dc. have added win2008 r2 new dc. have dfs pointing multiple shared folders on network. want move dfs service win2003dc win2008r2 dc. there won't change in shared locations in network. how can i  transfer role/dfs new win2008 server. i be  demoting win2003 server later. there import/export of dfs settings possible this. hello, i assuming have domain based namespace. if case, may have create similar , identical namespace on w2k8 box add dfs root on fault tolerance [run command: dfsutil.exe /addftroot /server:nameofw2k8 /share:dfsnamespace ] , can take dfs off w2k3 box   isaac oben mcitp:ea, mcse Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

ias viewers

hello, did research on different ias-viewers avail. on market, not got loads of comparable products evaluate. tools using gain more insight in ias-logs (not sql-based) , helps in troubleshooting, auditing? replies, florian hi there, microsoft has relied on sql server provides analysis of ias logs , said need different tool sql, afraid microsoft has not provided tool viewing ias logs . you can use ias log viewer "deepsoftware" , preference goes sql server. sainath windows driver development Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

OCSP Location Red X but working properly

we deployed 2-tier pki have not gone live autoenrollment. seems working fine have small red x in upper-right hand corner of our online-responder host of adcs mmc. i've searched , found post windows online responder not supporting ldap: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/7f275db2-711f-4c26-98c4-4c64d4f8f04a/online-responder-service-ocsp-for-crl-check-shows-red-x?forum=winserversecurity. i surprised because guide used (https://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/15037.ad-cs-step-by-step-guide-two-tier-pki-hierarchy-deployment.aspx) , several other online resources found set aia extensions include ldap. i found posting indicating problem might due out of date information being included in ca exchange certificate aia extensions: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/cc4ed25a-5c0e-41b6-982a-9ed940292754/ocsp-location-1-error?forum=winserversecurity. tried these steps , did not help. there no errors in event

Remove Orphaned Domain

hello guys, i'm having problem trying remove child domain forest. removed domain controllers using ntdsutil , metadata cleanup, when run command "remove selected domain" following message appears: dsremovedsdomainw error 0x2162 (the requested domain not deleted because there exist domain controllers still host domain.) cleaned dns records point old domain controllers, still error persists. me? thank in advance hello, did remove old/demoted dcs active directory site , services console? regards Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Server 2008 roles won't refresh in server manager

server roles won't refresh , keep generating errors when trying access. need getting files needed repair issue. thanks ================================= checking system update readiness. binary version 6.0.6002.22511 package version 10.0 2011-01-11 10:36 checking windows servicing packages checking package manifests , catalogs checking package watchlist checking component watchlist checking packages (f) cbs mum missing 0x00000002 servicing\packages\package_for_kb974455_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum   (f) cbs mum missing 0x00000002 servicing\packages\package_for_kb974455_server~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum   (f) cbs mum missing 0x00000002 servicing\packages\package_for_kb974455~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum   checking component store summary: seconds executed: 304  found 3 errors   cbs mum missing total count: 3 unavailable repair files:  servicing\packages\package_for_kb974455_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~

Office/Word for Mac 2011 - Word is unable to compare documents

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hi,  there's a registry fix for windows adding doccomparelargetables, there similar fix mac os x? is word mac 2011 version 14.3.6. thanks. hi, the thread seems relate office mac ,better post question forum office mac http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/mac/forum/macword?tab=qna the reason why recommend posting appropriately qualified pool of respondents, , other partners read forums regularly can either share knowledge or learn interaction us. thank understanding. tony chen technet community support Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions

Taskeng hi cpu load in Windows 2008 run at windows 2008 hyper-v.

taskeng 99% hi load , 300mb memory windows 2008 (ad,wsus roles + mssql 2005) run @ windows 2008 hyper-v time. in task scheduler work 4 tasks: msctfmonitor systemsoundservice systemtask usertask --- stop tasks don't change something taskeng.exe 2 process.  hi,   did run windows 2008 (ad,wsus roles + mssql 2005) on hyper-v host machine or within vm?   if run on hyper-v host, let know it’s not best practice hyper-v deployment. recommend keep hyper-v role on host computer, , can deploy other application within 1 or more vms.   if run within vm on hyper-v, it’s ok, however, far know, it’s not recommend keep sql server ad.   in addition, please provide more information environment can perform further research.     best regards, vincent hu   Windows Server  > 

SMTP virutal server suddenly stoppes

hi, have installed smtp virtual server on webserver should relay emails mail server. works fine, now, once day, smtp virtual server stoppes , emails not delivered anymore untill manually restart smtp server. know why happens , how prevent it? thx hi try this 1 , let me know status you can use ads iis provider , matter of connecting to the object , using start , stop methods eg set smtpsvc = getobject("iis://" & servername & "/smtpsvc/1") smtpsvc.stop set smtpsvc = getobject("iis://" & servername & "/smtpsvc/1") smtpsvc.start thanks... deva --self-trust first secret of success. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Event Handler Between Reboot states using Powershell

hi, i need writing event handler powershell script meet following requirement: 1.  continue upon restart 2.  continue upon sleep state 3.  continue upon hibernation state. one way can see meed 3 of requirements use permanent wmi consumer watch event log each of these type of events , perform action. http://learn-powershell.net/2013/08/14/powershell-and-events-permanent-wmi-event-subscriptions/ it best make filter each type of event rather throwing 1 filter. depending on os, event ids may different, nothing quick query via search engine find you. boe prox blog | twitter poshwsus | poshpaig | poshchat | posheventui powershell deep dives book Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Registry Key for Compatibility options in Word 2010

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can tell me registry key associated setting new documents in word 2010 word 2007 compatibility? looking way set option script mass user configuration. i'm not yet but  hkey_current_user\software\microsoft\office\14.0\word\options\defaultformat seems work. folder:  hkey_current_user\software\microsoft\office\14.0\word\options\ key(name): defaultformat type: reg_sz value:  (empty)  – word document (.docx 2007) macroenableddocument  – word document (.docm 2007 w/macros) doc  – word document (97 – 2003)  template  – word template (.dotx 2007) macroenabledtemplate  – word template (.dotm 2007 w/macros) dot  – word template (97 – 2003 format) webarchive  – html (.mht, .mhtml single file html format) html  – html (.htm, .html html format) reducedhtml  – html (.htm, .html filtered html format) rtf  – rtf (.rtf) text  – text (.txt) flatxml  – xml (.xml 2007 xml format) xml  – xml (.xml 2003 xml format) msworkswin6  – works document (.wps works versi

Script to get memory, CPU, Core, O.S and processor

good afternoon gentlemen,  i'm looking script bring me information of memory, cpu, core, processor type , operating system, list of servers , information should printed file output.    i've looked everywhere found nothing of sort.    auxilliar me question?  thank you! look here http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/ if not, start writing script this. should simple wmi query.  post script specific questions if have any, we'll happy guide through it. look @ signature below getting started powershell if need to.   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.aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/scriptcenter/dd793612.aspx

windows server 2012

which option should  enabled on drive  to recover network deleted files in windows server 2012 3 option backup multi file copy , recover network deleted file . 1) enable shadow copy , configure via  to backup : computer > right click c: drive ( or other disk drive ) properties  > shadow copies tab. to recover : right click folder , select "restore previous versions" 2) enable windows server backup roles  to backup :  sever manager > manage > add roles , feature > next few times > features > windows server backup to recover : sever manager > tools > windows server backup (wbadmin) > action menu > recover 3) create custom script logic perform backup , using famous robocopy command or out of box command line to backup  : create script logic backup file location , run schedule task. to recover  : copy backup source overwrite destination using windows explorer

Upgrade Domain Controller from Windows server 2003 SP2 to Windows Server 2008 or 2012

i intend upgrade current set windows server 2003 windows server 2009 r2 or server 2012 if possible. in current windows server 2003 setup have 1 dc.the function , domain level windows server 2000 mixed , windows server 2000 respectively. my current 2k3 server os 32 bit. would appreciate set step procedure  thx hello, if had read articles, requried steps outlined new os dc. and demote: - reconfigure clients/servers not longer point old dc/dns server on nic - sure runs fine, disconnect old dc network , check clients , servers connectivity, logon , 1 client restart see ok - run dcpromo demote old dc, if works fine machine move dc's ou computers container, can delete hand. can got error during demoting @ beginning, uncheck global catalog on dc , try again - check dns management console, entries machine disappeared or delete them hand if machine off network ever - have start ad sites , services , delete old servername under site, not done during dem

2008 Terminal Server RemoteApp application popup is invisible

a customer has been reporting periodic hanging of our application running via remoteapp on terminal servers.  appears pop-up dialog boxes hidden , because users cannot dismiss dialog, application appears “hang”.  we've tried recreate problem internally, cannot. this customer refusing take "delivery" of our software until solve issue them. this technet forum thread appears summarize our issue pretty well: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverts/thread/dcecfbc8-4141-4c9e-97af-0620fac551bb/ also, according article, microsoft aware of issue, has beta hotfix, , working on release version? when hotfix available? what hotfix kb number, can contact microsoft if necessary? can beta copy of hotfix try in environment / customer's enviroment? has else solved issue through other means? hello,   have tried following kb article issue?   (kb967885) focus moves through windows in wrong order when run remoteapp program on windows xp, wi

Browsing Server Resources

i have problem i'm trying understand... i have windows server 2008 running ad server/domain controller , print server. workstations (win7 , xp) on domain can access printers , shares without issues. there workstations (xp) on different ad server/domain controller don't have control over. though these workstations in same building workstations on domain, on different networks/subnets. in other words, print server , workstations on same subnet. workstations don't have control on over different subnet can share network resources network drives going through map network wizard , entering right domain credentials authenticate.  hope i've described above clear enough. recently, request came in install printers on print server workstations have no control over. mind you, these workstations in question on domain have no rights to. when try install 1 of printers using script or batch file, error message stating there's group policy preventing me adding p

Best Method for Hyper-V storage migrate

what best , efficient way complete following: i have windows 2008 r2 hyper-v hosting server, windows storage server 2008 iscsi connected storage drive. need move hyper-v images 1 iscsi drive, iscsi drive, purchased windows storage server 2008 setup iscsi drive on want store hyper-v images on. is best method export of each virtual server, delete current server, , them import them new location? the best method upgrade 2012 r2 hyper-v environment.  includes storage migration allows move things around way want. but, environment, yes, describe best can do.  if connect both storage servers hyper-v host @ same time, can export new storage server , import 'in-place'.  saves copy of files. it goes without saying should first try out procedure test machines first before try on production machines.  includes testing machines multiple virtual hard drives. .:|:.:|:. tim Windows Server

My Mac is unable to connect through my Microsoft Remote Desktop to one of my office PCs...

i following message.  however, have left office pc on , changed preferences "never sleeping" , "allow remote connection".   "unable connect remote pc. please verify remote desktop enabled, remote pc turned on , available on network, , try again." your subject line said connect *through* remote desktop office pc.  so, connected remote-desktop, , you're trying connect 1 *through* existing remote connection?  or trying initiate connection using microsoft remote desktop program on mac, without going through connection first? if first thing, never work.  you cannot initiate remote connection through remote connection.  rdp won't "nest" that. if it's 2nd thing, there dozen different possibilities.  maybe there's network-wide firewall that's preventing getting through specific pc.  maybe there's internet gateway that's not configured redirect 3389 port outside specific pc.  maybe pc has firewall that's tur

dfsr health report says files received, but server is offline

i have hub , spoke replication group 1 hub , 80 spokes. the hub taken offline temporarily , during time health report generated dfsradmin via command: dfsradmin health new /rgname:myreplicationgroup /refmemname:myhub /domain:mydom /reportname:health_report.html all of spokes reported failures expected, surprise still said received files! i talking element in xml file (which shows in html file): dfsreplicationreport.members.server.contentsets.set.transactions.recvdfiles.totalbytesreceived it impossible them receiving files replicated folder (there 1 folder in replication group) have connections hub. i misunderstand recvdfiles is? number of files received last time files received?  these 2008 r2 servers few 2008 servers. hi, recvdfiles: must total number of new or updated files received server other members since dfs replication service started. see: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd303494.aspx technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback

Showing two IP's in the network adapter of Windows 2012 DC

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i have windows 2012 dc on lab , when check adapter settings showing this: not sure first ip coming? dns server , other domain members can't able contact dns server. working fine before. hi askwizard, based on knowledge, ip conflict issue , windows assign apipa address instead. therefore, please check if there machine uses ip address. hope helps. jeremy wu technet community support Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

DHCP Post-Install configuration error

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hi, getting error when running dhcp post-install wizard: "failed open registry key on target computer set status of post configuration task. winrm client cannot process request. if authentication scheme different kerberos, or if client computer not joined domain, https transport must used or destination machine must added trustedhosts configuration setting. use winrm.cmd configure trustedhosts. note computers in trustedhosts list might not authenticated." dhcp server working ok. machine standalone , not joined domain.  advise? thanks! hi clinciu, thanks posting here. if both servers standalone windows server 2012 host ,please first set same password administrator account on both hosts. please enable firewall expectations (windows remote management ) on both servers , make sure has been enabled : configure remote management in server manager http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh921475.aspx thanks. tiger li tiger li techn

Why did this update come down again today via WSUS? KB2524375

my wsus server syncs daily ms , got new (or updated patch today). asked colleague try syncing wsus server , got it today.    i going assume microsoft  updated critical patch can find no mention of on web   just curious if here knows answer after getting no useful replies in wsus forum.   thanks hi,   i suggest uninstalling update on client, , manually downloading , installing microsoft download center. client offered update again?   if problematic update superseded other update, unapprove problematic update on wsus , approve superseding update. check if update superseded other update, select update on wsus console , check detailed information.   tim quan   Windows Server  >  Security

How do I do a manual import of an update into WSUS?

i need import kb976244 wsus not show in microsoft update catalog.  how do this?  i have downloaded fix , tried running command our wsus server: wsusutil.exe import f:\temp\974266\windows6.0-kb974266-x86.msu f:\temp\importx86.log but error message: updates being imported. please not stop program. fatal error: export package not contain file named metadata.txt parameter name: packagepath i have tried extracting files .msu , importing extracted .cab file same result. please help!  thanks. i have hotfix , need apply several thousand computers experiencing issue.  best way deploy through wsus not know how wsus able deploy it.  you cannot. hotfixes cannot deployed via wsus. unless update published in microsoft catalog cannot use wsus. lawrence garvin, m.s., mcitp:ea, mcdba, mcsa principal/cto, onsite technology solutions, houston, texas microsoft mvp - software distribution (2005-2010) my mvp profile: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/lawrence.garvin my blog: http://

Certification Authority Web Enrollment Install Error

hello we have moved our certification authority "windows server 2008" "windows server 2008 r2" according blog entry: http://www.scottfeltmann.com/index.php/2010/03/02/move-root-ca-from-w2k3-to-w2k8/ it works perfectly.  after wanted install "certificate authority web enrollment" in server manager, following error appears: "cannot install certification authority web enrollment, active directory certificate services setup failed following error: parameter incorrect. 0x80070057 (win32: 87)" thanks help! regards netbit   hello, please check following thread: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-gb/winservergen/thread/0661f407-61d5-42c5-a90d-4d382e79993a best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  > 

Win7 machine + network printers

hello, last couple of moths migrating machines windows 7. , tendency of our company put printers on network (server 2003). happens when install new network printer. after installing new network printer, machines on windows 7 have lost connection of printers have been connected previously. , our policy users have no installing rights , tend keep that. solution go user , log on admin , connect printer again. did had similar problems , has solution or knows whats problem. thanks is print spooler service running?  setup client machine spooler load driver tasks outside spooler context.  can through domain policy. http://blogs.technet.com/b/askperf/archive/2009/10/08/windows-7-windows-server-2008-r2-print-driver-isolation.aspx enable override print driver execution compatibility setting reported print driver alan morris windows printing team Windows Server

Moving KMS server

hi, looking move kms service old server new one. the guides find refer 2012 r2 kms key. have excel file our company various products kms , mak keys. question 1: is kms key should using, or should there different kms key on ms portal or that's our special kms key kms service installation? in other words: is excel file hundreds of kms , mak keys place kms key use kms service? question 2: does 2012 r2 key cover windows 7 other legacy os? (or need installs kms keys on new server?) question 3: do need install office 2013 kms key well?  question 4: any other products covered kms systems center, exchange, lync etc? sure use non kms keys them.  thanks! hi trana, 1. yes. about problem of license, ask activation center help: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/existing-customer/activation-centers.aspx 2. yes. 3. if want activate office 2013, yes. , needs installed: microsoft office 2013 volume license pack: http://www.microsoft.com/en-

wevtutil qe Application

hi all, i'm struggling query event , hoping may able help, query is: wevtutil qe application "/q:*[application [(eventid=2)]]" /f:text /rd:true > c:\temp\eventid_1530.txt the event i'm searching is: - <event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event"> - <system> <provider name="microsoft-windows-search-profilenotify" guid="{fc6f77dd-769a-470e-bcf9-1b6555a118be}" eventsourcename="windows search service profile notification" /> <eventid qualifiers="49152">2</eventid> <version>0</version> <level>2</level> <task>0</task> <opcode>0</opcode> <keywords>0x80000000000000</keywords> <timecreated systemtime="2014-10-30t15:14:42.000000000z" /> <eventrecordid>59415</eventrecordid> <correlation /> <execution processid="0" thr

2008 Hyper-V cluster; installing more than one virtual server on a single Lun.

i have hyper-v running on 2008 cluster. @ moment have 3 luns attached. (one quorum disk). have installed 2 virtual servers 1 on each of luns. when try install third fails "there no available luns install virtual server". not possible install more 1 clustered hyper-v virtual server on single lun? cant seem find documentation stating limitation. how around this? thanks scott you definately can put multiple vm's per lun.  drawback vm's need part of same group, , need failover single unit.  people flexability able failover vm's independently of each other, create 1 lun per vm. this changes in win2008 r2 cluster shared volumes, nodes can access same lun.  can have single lun vm's , fail them on or live migrate them independently. thanks! elden Windows Server  >  High Availabi

can't find WINDOWS SEARCH (win7) service in GPO

gents, i disable windows search service on clients via gpo. i checked our server in gpo management admin templates > computer config > policies > windows settings > security settings > system services i see of services there cant find service windows search on our windows7 clients.   now see can configure search in following tree not disabling completely: admin templates > computer config > policies > admin templates: policy definitions (admx...) > windows components > search   what think configuring search service via: admin templates > computer config > preferences > control panel settings > services could work if create entry "windows search service" ?   background measure noticed problems in our word-2007 environment activated search service. want turn off until found cause , solution. admin student howdie!   am 04.01.2011 21:41, schrieb hornet505: > checked our server in gpo management &

Windows Server 2008 R2 Folder Redirection - Local Folders Still Visible

hi guys,   we completed upgrading our ad 2008 r2 , have brought online our first server 2008 r2 terminal server. trying configure folder redirection , part looks working. have 2 outstanding issues:   1. in libraries icon on desktop see 2 locations: - redirected folder (\\idc-fs-01\idc_users$\%username%\my documents) - local folder c:\users\public documents   2. in user folder on desktop see 2 locations redirected folders, redirected folder , local one: example - redirected: \\idc-fs-01\idc_users$\%username%\favorites - local: c:\users\%username%\favorites   how rid of public documents location default in libraries folder? how hide local folders in user's local profile?   i'd avoid users saving things on c: drive , not on file server. hoping can done through group policy. hi, how check 2 locations? better if there picture show it. check gpo settings. Windows Server

Domain controller HD size

hi ! do know many disk space need host windows server 2012 standard  domain controller 300 users , 300 computers? i need aproximated size of c: run operating system, sysvol logs , ntds database. thanx much!!! thats not fair answer varies, criteria gave.  there inclusion of updates , length of time, including page file (ram), etc.  i know vmware (when creating vm of server 2012) suggests 60gb..........i'd trust 60gb mark safe bet. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn303418.aspx be kind , mark answer if helped. Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

Time synchronisation and multiple time sources/peers

hi, have hardware time source gets it's time 5 stratum 1 internet sources, plus couple of gps receivers within our environment. currently, have pdc emulator (windows 2008 r2) use ntp server as it's time source, , our domain heirarchy references pdce through 16 dcs (some 2003, 2008r2) in our single 2003 native mode ad, , 68 of our sites time through either dc, , have 5 timezones. added complexity have vmware on blade chassis blades time ntp hardware source, , esx hosts configured time hardware ntp system. non-windows systems time directly same hardware ntp source, including switches. i configured pdc emulator instructions edit registry from http:// <cite> support.microsoft.com/kb/816042 </cite> we having times there divergence happening dcs as 5 seconds out (from ntp source) , member servers have been as 130 seconds out (mostly in distant sites). is supported / best practice configuration have all our dcs time ntp server directly , not depend upon

external drive to server 2008

i hooking external drive server , need add space our network expand it. i'm not sure if need change drive letter match our current server drive or what? please assist! hi, what current disk layout of server? can please post following result. diskpart diskpart>list volume please let me know volume want expand.   thanks , regards scorpio_milo mvp (file system storage) hp enterprise services: solution architect microsoft storage team - file cabinet blog view mcp certifications my blog contact me Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

Moving enterprise CA off of domain controller

when first setup our active directory environment (after migrating novell) few years ago, installed enterprise certificate authority on 1 of our domain controllers running windows 2008 standard.  i'm in process of setting internet based management sccm , have run roadblock.  a certificate authority on windows 2008 standard not support version 2 , 3 certificate templates.  seeing need create custom templates , setup auto-enrollment workstations on our domain must find solution.  it appears windows 2008 r2 standard , above supports functionality.  i've read can migrate certificate authorities 1 server long keep ca name intact, if destination server has different hostname source server?  the domain controller not being decommissioned cannot spin-up new server same hostname ca.  are there ramifications of moving ca server different hostname?  i've read various articles , support posts , i'm confused issues, if any, cause.  i appreciate can provide, can finish roll

Donde descargar microsoft ODBC Driver for DB2

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hola todos. alguien sabe donde descargar "microsoft odbc driver db2".lo tengo que instalar en un windows server 2003. mas informacion aqui: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/216428 y aqui: http://uda.openlinksw.com/odbc/express/odbc-db2-ee/ http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/data/library/techarticle/dm-0409cline2/index.html saludos, colabora con el foro: si el mensaje te es de utilidad márcalo como respuesta. david nudelman mcp, mcsa, mcse mcts: vista, exchange 2007 mcitp: windows server 2008 web: http://geeks.ms/blogs/dnudelman Windows Server  >  Administración de servidor

Do I really need to "sign" my DNS zones before I can reload an AD integrated zone using DNSCMD

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hello gents, have problem. have stand alone w2k3 server need modify local security policys on, open editor , try remove account policys modify , allows me so. apply changes no errors. when close out local security policy editor , open accounts had removed certian policies have been added in. how edit policy without security groups getting added policy list? server not connected domain there no superceeding group policy. making changes administrator account. when delete accounts users see if removed policy, removed, replaced s- , bunch of numbers follow. or insight appriciated. thanks, mike   hi, you can try remove below folder , re create policies , check if stays %systemroot%\system32\grouppolicy\ if want reset security policy http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?...kb;en-us;313222 Windows Server  > 

Windows 10 client to Server 2012 mapped drive intermittent access error

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i have simple domain,(teqhou.local) 1 dc ("pcserver"), dc, dhcp, , dns . i have eleven other windows servers, 2003, 2008 , 2012, file servers. frequently users have problems logging in, via rdp typically. running dcdiag workstation, (windows 10, connected domain), see:                test: delegations (del)                   delegation information zone: teqhou.local.                      delegated domain name: _msdcs.teqhou.local.                         warning: delegation of dns server pcserver.teqhou.local. broken on ip:192.168.103.100                         error: dns server: pcserver.teqhou.local.                         ip:192.168.103.100 [broken delegation] the listed ip correct dc ("pcserver") if go dc , run dns manager, see: dns pcserver cached lookups forward lookup zones _msdcs local teqhou _msdcs 8a985148-1436-43e5-aada-2936d4a49c7b   alias (cname)   pcserver.teqhou.local can me resolve this, please? jim