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Lingering Objects issue

have identified dc having lingering object, have ran repadmin in advisory mode returned event id 1942 number of objects examined , verified: 0 not getting event id 1946 proceed in deleting objects generate event id 1945. when ran repadmin /removelingeringobject.... without advisory mode, event id 1939 generated. still getting event 1988 on dc having lingering objects. strict replication turned on in forest, these objects lingering not being replicated. repadmin /resplsum still reporting below error: not on dcs: (8606) insufficient attributes given create object. object may not exist because may have been deleted , garbage collected. dnslint report cnames of dcs correctly , no errors... suggestion? dcs info are: windows 2003 r2 forest = 2 dcs  forest , domain functional levels = 2003 parent , child windows 2003 child = 22 dcs , 1 2008 r2 (recently introduced child domain) thanks. the best way deal lingering object demote dc showing

Concatenate

hi, what best way concatenate string: "$var_packagelogfolder"+"\"+$var_packagelongname"+"_repair.log" thanks, françois "$var_packagelogfolder\$($var_packagelongname)_repair.log" 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  >  Windows PowerShell

Routing & Remote Access crashes when making VPN config changes

i have configured new vpn server running windows server 2016 standard , have found when making changes vpn settings in rras hang , service crash. example, if went server properties within routing & remote access , made change, click ok, hang. have reboot bale work again.  i found following article, sounds same seeing, explains server 2016 cumulative update kb4013429 , beyond causes issue. resolution found far uninstall update: https://partnersupport.microsoft.com/en-us/par_servplat/forum/par_winserv/server-2016-routing-remote-access-rras-vpn-crashes/bb403bce-2dcd-4b3f-8b82-0f88265dc417 i uninstalled kb4015217 supersedes updates mentioned in article , sure enough fixed issue. i running server 2016 standard remote access roles only, not vm , running on brand new hp dl360 g9. has else experienced this? yes, same problem here. and need fix ... Windows Server

Using a 2nd NIC for high troughput storageserver connection on Windows2012R2 server

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hi, we have setup use physical windows 2012r2 server dedicated backupserver. server running veeam backup , replication services , has both network attached storage repository attached , local external tapestreamer. have backup our virtual mahines vmware esx hostserver. this backupserver server has 2 gigabit nic's, , storagaserver (nas) has 2 gigabit nic's. network switch still has obsolete 100mb ports , has no free ports left. so easiest way customer purchase new gigabit switch.  happen in time requested easier solution moment. we therefore have connected nas second nic of backupserver creating gigibit link. would advise configuration now. have options: - creating second separate network segment storage server, need routing proces on backupserver (will not affect performance of troughput?) - teaming nic's in way heavy traffic nas not affect network traffic lan. need advise..there more 1 way team nic's, waht best way ? thank advise. eric lo

installed XP SP3 and no RDP NLA support still

just upgraded xp sp3 because i'm testing connection newly deployed server 2008. have added domain account remoted desktop users in server 2008 plus enabled rdp nla in server. my problem rdp client 6.0.6001 still says nla not supported. thought applying sp3 in xp enable nla support. missing something? you need the remote desktop connection client 6.1  and need enable credssp functionality (introduced in servicepack 3) in registry or through group policy.     more information:       description of credential security service provider (credssp) in windows xp service pack 3     description of remote desktop connection 6.1 client update terminal services         note: this crosspost earlier topic created in general subforum . asking multiple question may not yield effect intended. Windows Server  > 

Can't create Symbolic link to hosts file

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i have group of servers require maintain single c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts file. i tried create symbolic link "master hosts" file in doing broke name resolution on host. here steps performed 1. ran cmd administrator 2. deleted hosts file 3. created link mklink c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts \\servername\share\master_hosts.txt when completed explorer pov everyting looked , worked great.  if dragged host file notepad saw correct master.  changes made master represented in local hosts file, etc... name resolution broke.   is not possible uses symbolic links on files.  documented anywhere?  if posible there somethign special needs done? as side note if going test suggest snapshot vm first.  restoring host file not fix nor rebootng. edit: servers 2008 r2 hello, based on description, tested issue in environment , result same yours – symbolic link cannot used full replacement of hosts file. from experience, possibly caused different wa

Need to create performance baseline to troubleshoot RDC performance issues

i've been tasked benchmarking new clients current server/network configuration identify , recommend ways resolve poor wts performance.  i've not had baseline/benchmark ts environment before, , 1 has virtual ts's (extra varables).  also, information available not think i'm going have black-box project (bench , see looks out of place). setup: -5 physical servers running server 2008 hyper-v (64-bit) -each server hosts 3 virtual servers running windows 2000 sp4 wts configured -150-200 remote users (more exact numbers being calculated: users/virtsrv, users/physsrv) -data center internet connection 5 mbps (up , down) -remote site connections typical dsl (5 down, 0.5 up) the information releasing still vague, please bear me (feel free recommend questions should ask). users intermittently (but often) experiencing performance issue when running programs in ts session.  exact descriptions still vague (ie: "it's slow").  no reports yet of disconnect

Blue screen error "windows has recovered from a unexpected shutdown"

hi guys i using laptop & everyday unexpectedly shutdown , shows blue screen error "windows has recovered unexpected shutdown"...pls me resolve issue. problem signature:   problem event name: bluescreen   os version: 6.1.7600.2.0.0.256.48   locale id: 1033 additional information problem:   bccode: d1   bcp1: 00000030   bcp2: 00000002   bcp3: 00000000   bcp4: 8f2da8a5   os version: 6_1_7600   service pack: 0_0   product: 256_1 files describe problem:   c:\windows\minidump\062614-23836-01.dmp   c:\users\venkateshwara swamy\appdata\local\temp\wer-74552-0.sysdata.xml read our privacy statement online:   http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=104288&clcid=0x0409 if online privacy statement not available, please read our privacy statement offline:   c:\windows\system32\en-us\erofflps.txt it driver compatibility issues. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff560244(v=vs.85).aspx   ht

Resume template help

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word 2013 hey guys. sidebar shading has got me stumped. i'm working on résumé , grabbed free template (http://www.hloom.com/get/multitasking/) can't figure out how change sidebar (if that's is) shading. i've tried going through many of different options. appreciated. tia! if download , go first-page header, find light-blue-shaded text box without borders. this uses 3 newspaper-style columns. charles kenyon madison, wi Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions

Just FYI, Link to New Blog Post on DirectAccess and Remote Access TechCenters

...new! blog post on directaccess , remote access techcenters, @ http://aka.ms/yf9601 thanks - james mcillece hi, thanks sharing! article more people understand da , rras hierarchy. best regards. we trying better understand customer views on social support experience, participation in interview project appreciated if have time. helping make community forums great place. Windows Server  >  Network Infrastructure Servers

Integration services update problems

have 2012 r2 cluster kb3172614 installed on hosts. have installed kb3172614 in vm's.  despite that, hyper-v tells me "update required" vm integration services. - according http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/33796.hyper-v-integration-services-list-of-build-numbers.aspx, version 6.3.9600.18398 should installed kb3172614. - "get-vm | select-object name,integrationservicesversion" tells me version 6.3.9600.18080 installed. - when connect vm in hyper-v manager, "insert integration service disk" , upgrade integration services, correct version 6.3.9600.18398 installed after several required reboots. why integration services not updated installation of kb3172614 in vms? have 100 vm's, , work keep them updated, , separately update integration services on vm's manaully in maintenance window. thank in advance help. franz updating integration services through windows update beginning server 2016. "the

Question about AD sites

 hi,   we migrating active directory, directory service. i working out number of sites need create. we have number of physical main hub sites connected 100mb links , 2 remote sites connected 2mb links. each site has ip subnet. reading documentation microsoft, seems suggest need to create sites around wan links (low bandwidth) so i need stay default config of 1 site? or create 1 site per subnet? or 3 sites 1 100mb linked sites , other 2 2mb sites any and/or suggestions thanks gareth howdie! gjefferies said: we migrating active directory, directory service. i working out number of sites need create. we have number of physical main hub sites connected 100mb links , 2 remote sites connected 2mb links. each site has ip subnet. reading documentation microsoft, seems suggest need to create sites around wan links (low bandwidth) so i need stay default config of 1 site? or create 1 site per subnet? or 3 sites 1 100mb linked sites , other 2 2mb sites well, "depends". if need "

Roaming profile in Active directory 2008

  hello all,       i have installed windows server 2008 , implemented ad on that. make folder , share folder , give full permission. goto gpo editor , set roaming profile path in user profile setting in computer organization , give path \\gateway\profiles\%username% . should work didnt work.   please me set roaming profile in active directory 2008.   thanks see lot of info on roaming profiles: http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsvista/en/library/fb3681b2-da39-4944-93ad-dd3b6e8ca4dc1033.mspx?mfr=true   gpo recommendations (for 2003, still applies) http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver/en/library/9fa19668-626c-463e-9812-fa46e85c787b1033.mspx?mfr=true   here's guide: http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver/en/library/b41402c2-c982-4bfb-891e-91b47f211e181033.mspx?mfr=true   and article: http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/profile-folder-redirection-windows-server-2003.html    

Using Hyper-V on my new IBM server.

hi, i have new ibm x3650 m2 server , comes small ibm virtual media key plugs motherboard. believe key used install os on virtual environment don’t use hdd space on raid. i’m not sure if hyper-v comes in such small cut down format , if called? if doesn’t come in small format best options me run new virtual environment without wasting unnecessary resources. my servers specs are: xeon 4c 2.26ghz 26gb ram 6 x 146gb sas drives 4 x 500gb nl sas drives. thanks help. hi,   i got following description internet:   ibm virtual media key expansion module   description: the ibm virtual media keys take integrated management module next level, providing full remote control of system x servers. ibm virtual media keys allow administrators manage servers remotely regardless of server or operating system condition.   i never heard virtual media key hyper-v.   if doesn’t come in small format best options me run new virtual environment without wasting unnecessary resources.   >> gene

Windows crashed after converting system reserved partition from FAT32 to NTFS

hello, a breif ground: on 1 our ws 2008 r2, backups failing; after search came conclusion that, backups failing due fat32 partiton (system reserved partition in case) created on server. without realising consequences, converted fat32 ntfs using convert.exe. went till here. when rebooted server os refused boot up. don't have system state backup or restore point created server. is there way can recover os stage ? i refered below article , tried recover os no avail. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2261423 suggestions helpful , appreciated. thanks ~ knowledge seeker hi,   first of all, far know, format of reserved partition ntfs instead of fat32. how did fat32 format of reserved partition?   by way, can try perform further steps repair computer.   1. insert windows server 2008 r2 disk computer. 2. proceed system recovery options following screenshot, select command prompt. 3. in command prompt window, run diskpart command. 4. run “list volume” com

TSWEBACCESS Active X error - Please help!

activex control not installed or not enabledafter install package or enable activex control, must refresh web page.   the terminal services activex client control not available. before can access remote programs , connect remote desktops through ts web access, must install , enable activex control. if computer not have correct version of terminal services activex client control, must download , install update package. learn update , download installation package, visit this website . if have installed correct update package, must enable activex control. this, follow browser's instructions manage add-ons , run activex controls. when enable activex control, may see security warning. before continue, make sure publisher activex control microsoft corporation.   cannot tswebaccess work. error when attempting access tsweb page. tried updating windows xp sp3-did not work. tried installing desktop experince role-still did not work- tried changeing error liknk go microsoft downloa

Session import from within module

hello everyone, i've been developing office365 script module lately , i've run small problem. i have created function creates powershell session exchange online when import session function exchange commands not available on main powershell. can see session using get-pssession cmdlet. i guess has scope of variables... best regards, christos i gave try following command in function: import-module (import-pssession $session -allowclobber) -global , worked! Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

File transfer from Mac to Windows, MRD 8.0.0

the app store description microsoft remote desktop 8.0.0 states (among other things): access local files on mac windows applications i can't see obvious in preferences (unlike remote desktop client 2.1.1) allow me access local drive (i.e. on macbook pro os x 10.9). am missing simple? make local devices , resources available in remote session 8 out of 16 rated helpful applies to: windows server 2008 r2 remote desktop services provides users ability access local devices , resources in remote sessions. users can access resources such local drives, printers, clipboard, , supported plug , play devices. referred redirection. in windows server 2008 , windows server 2008 r2, redirection has been enhanced , expanded. can redirect windows portable devices, media players based on media transfer protocol (mtp) , digital cameras based on picture transfer protocol (ptp). users can specify types of devices , resources redirect remote computer on the

Help with script to remove user from groups

this two-part question. one of our user admin duties remove a user's group memberships when leave firm.  found script worked first few times tested stopped working reason (no error, didn't remove groups).  don't know powershell enough figure out why.  i'm hoping if can better understand each line of code can figure out it's going wrong.  below code have been running script file.  i'm using powershell v2, remember import ad module , set execution policy remote signed, , have rights perform action: function removememberships { $user = get-aduser -identity mkg -properties memberof $usergroups = $user.memberof $usergroups | %{get-adgroup $_ | remove-adgroupmember -confirm:$false -member mkg} } in trying troubleshoot changed confirm true , seems problem getting group memberships - never prompted me confirm removal - don't know what's wrong or how fix it.  , frankly, experimenting particular script i'm bit hesitant do!  secondly, th

Virtual machine backup doubts

dear friends i know has been answered quite times.. having few doubts can 1 please advice best way. we have setup in cases using iscsi central storage vms , in cased internal server partiton being used store vms. , take virtual machine backup each day. simple copy vm folder , put in external drive .. guys m doing mistake ,. missing component can cause problem when restoring ..  as of dont have proper storage backup machine... what best way backup machine... need backup full machine every time ...? best process .. there incremental backup ..please advice on side note : 1 small thing how can know vm using how hdd space...?     thanks happiness always jatin use powershell - stop, export, copy exported folder , start vm. way remember when stop , export vm, services broken. suggest use backup software dpm or veeam backup because need create scheduled backup without doing else. side of problem restore: kind of solution can restore data faster console. copy

Delete a file with no extension and size 0

i have file listed system file (though not) , has no extension , size of 0 bytes.  dir /x /a:s produces: 9/24/2008 04:46 pm 0 vote doc. 1 file(s) 0 bytes del /a:s vote* produces: the system cannot find file specified.   i remember few years ago had similar problem. can't remember syntax del /.//e:\folder\*.*   if has suggestion, i'd glad try it. (and no can't install program remove it. have @ command line)   thanks, first please refer article: you cannot delete file or folder on ntfs file system volume http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320081 specifically, check if there illegal letter in file name, or file path long. if still cannot delete, have try tool named renamer. scan virus first if downloaded unkonwn website. note: answer "no" files except 1 want delete.   technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our support, please contact tnmff@microsoft.com.

cross forest certificate enrollment

we have 2 domains xyz.com , abc.com both have different ca xyz.com has 2012r2 server abc.com has 2003 server so can create trust between 2 domains i had gone through tech article (https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff955845(v=ws.10).aspx)providing steps required deployment have seen issues steps provided. additionally kind of rights required run commands  certutil -config <computer-name>\<root-ca-name> -ca.cert <root certification authority.cer.cer> domain admin and can commands run on an  issuing  ca or  every command  has run on root ca regards sharad pandey that command can run creating copy of root ca certificate. can run anywhere in domain. mark b. cooper, president , founder of pki solutions inc., former microsoft senior engineer , subject matter expert microsoft active directory certificate services (adcs). known “the pki guy” @ microsoft 10 years. connect mark @ http://www.pkisolutions.com

DNS Issue with 2003 to 2008R2 Cross Forest migration

i having issue setting trust. 2003 source domain has 10 domain controllers integrated dns , due tight security restrictions allowed vpn connection 1 of domain controllers our site. however, when add conditional forwarder, not able complete trust can't find domain. run nslookup , when search domain lists ip addresses of dc/dns. do resolve issue? thanks. source domain has fwd in place , ready go. computer solutions group lead engineer www.csgsupport.net i don't think in way, can control dc authenticate trust. btw, how configured authentication particular dc, did use below method. ldapsrvweight & ldapsrvpriority http://blogs.dirteam.com/blogs/carlos/archive/2006/05/10/how-to-lessen-your-pdc_1920_s-load.aspx   http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc816793%28ws.10%29.aspx did use wireshark/netmon know, dc hitting authentication. did see below article. http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2008/09/24/domain-locator-across-a-forest-trust.aspx regards

Windows 10 - Log Off GP

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hi all... i have domain level group policy force computers log off @ 7pm each night. i'm noticing on windows 10 enterprise ltsb computers i'm getting error message in event viewer ( application ) "the task definition uses deprecated feature" here way have gp setup  is there way i'm supposed create gp work windows 10 enterprise computers? thanks in advance help!  thanks... frank hi frank, action display message preference item formerly available in windows 7 , windows server 2008 r2 have been deprecated windows 8 , windows server 2012 , later. if attempt apply display message preference item, nothing happen , see error message posted. according screenshot, please check if task log off user works on windows 10 computer. possible message not displayed. separate task log off gpo, , apply them see if works. regards, wendy please remember mark replies answers if , un-mark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber supp

Problem Requesting Certificate

i requesting certificates local servers internal issuing ca.  successful servers except 1 , receive following error "the data invalid". the event log shows following event 6 in application log. "automatic certificate enrollment local system failed (0x8007000d) data invalid." i can open local computer certificate store computer (certlm.msc) , see other certificates in personal\certificates store. error occurs when try request new certificate. please advise. i requesting certificates local servers internal issuing ca.  successful servers except 1 , receive following error: automatic certificate enrollment local system failed (0x8007000d) data invalid. i can open local computer certificate store computer (certlm.msc) , see other certificates in personal\certificates store. error occurs when try request new certificate. please advise. Windows Server

Best practice for DHCP Server 2008 utilization of IP Addresses

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  i using 85% of addresses on my dhcp server running windows 2008 server. microsoft recommend particular percentage (%) of its utilization before building scope? or industry's best practice or microsoft's recommendation to build scope? hi, as far know, there no standard usage of dhcp scope. make sure ip address pool isn’t exhausted. for best practices of dhcp, please refer article below, dhcp best practices http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc780311(v=ws.10).aspx recommended tasks dhcp server role http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731392.aspx hope helps. steven lee technet community support Windows Server  >  Network Infrastructure Servers

Remote Desktop Server

hi all i'm looking doc details how correctly size 2012 rdp server x number of users, inc info on processor/memory etc?  such document exist? i'm looking have 5 rdp users running office 2013, nothing heavy... cheers hi, 2012,it doesn't exist right now.but if have 5 rdp users running office 2013,i think running smoothly. sizing of rd session host depend on hardware, applications , usage, there's white paper available capacity planning here's reading plan , design deployment in server 08 r2 platform: infrastructure planning , design : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=ad3921fb-8224-4681-9064-075fdf042b0c remote desktop step-by-step guides : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/results.aspx?freetext=remote+desktop+step-by-step&displaylang=en&stype=s_basic remote desktop session host capacity planning in windows server 2008 r2 : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=ca837962-4128-4680-b1c0-

Problems with licensing "License server server1 does not have any installed licenses with the following attributes..."

i've installed license server on server1, , under servers | server1, shows "windows server 2008 or windows server 2008 r2: installed ts or rds per user cals" total licenses of 15. however, if go servers | server | windows server 2008 or windows server 2008r2: installed ts or rds per user cals", there isn't showing cals installed. can click link generate report, when so, brings remote desktop licensing manager. if attempt install licenses under server | server 1 | windows server 2008 or windows server 2008 r2, rd licensing manager states licenses installed. furthermore, when go server2 (which pointed server1 licensing server), says "license server server1 not have installed licenses following attributes: product version: windows server 2008 or windows server 2008 r2".  can please point me in right direction? thanks hi, thank post in windows server forum. have set remote desktop licensing mode? issue in case seems after installing li

REGISTRAS SUCESOS

quisiera saber como guardar automaticamente todo administrador de equipos - carpetas compartidas - archivos abiertos , hacer un .bat o otro proceso que registre los sucesos cada 5 o 10 segundo para asi tener control de la carpeta compartida que tengo, probe con el sharewatcher, pero no es nada estable ya que esta carpeta esta en un servidor windows 2003, espero una pronta respuesta. gracias si qeures auditar el acceso la carpeta .  habilita la auditoria de object access en local security policies: y leugo sobre la carpeta que querias auditar. http://www.techrepublic.com/article/step-by-step-how-to-audit-file-and-folder-access-to-improve-windows-2000-pro-security/5034308 moretti maximiliano mcts - mcitp - mcsa - morettimaxi.com.ar Windows Server  >  Administración de servi

DNSCMD is partially blocked after upgrading to Windows Server 2008 R2 domain controllers - Why?

having trouble dnscmd.exe utility provided windows server 2008 r2. options expected result. other dnscmd options print line feed in command window no error , no expected results. i suspect problem has fact others in our company upgraded domain controllers windows server 2008 r2. i can run commands locally on 1 of our windows server 2008 r2 domain controllers (active directory @ 2003 level). problem when attempt run dnscmd on client (the source computer). examples work :    dnscmd.exe server1.my.com /enumzones    dnscmd.exe server1.my.com /statistics examples not work :    dnscmd.exe server1.my.com /info    dnscmd.exe server1.my.com /zoneinfo    dnscmd.exe server1.my.com /zoneexport i domain administrator , both source (windows 7 enterprise) , target (windows server 2008 r2 domain controller running dns service) in single domain. can run administrative tool "dns manager" gui remotely, no errors. the following output dnscmd when run locally on doma

SPOOLSV.exe modfying client printer driver registry; printer driver becomes non-functional on client

hi, i'm facing issue print driver on client pc being broken. problem description: during normal operation of client pcs, hp universal printer driver becomes non functional due registry driver being modified. users on affected client unable print queue uses driver. problem per-machine rather per-user. printers either produce no output, or garbaled characters on many sheets of paper. where workaround listed below enacted, there no known re-occurences of issue have been observed in our environment (at time of writing). environment:   server - windows 2008 r2 enterprise, sp1 + updates, dedicated print server  affected printer driver - hp universal printer driver pcl6 (v5.4)  client pcs - windows 7 x64 enterprise edition sp1 + updates     troubleshooting undertaken: viewing properties of printer driver shows dependant files, printer monitor , file information missing. auditing has been enabled on specific registry key locate process has modified associated regist