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Downstream/Upstream Configuration Help

i having difficulty setting downstream/upstream connection, , may simple me being new wsus , not having necessary knowledge apply.  said, assistance appreciated. i have closed network in wsus server receives updates via import of export package created on different wsus server using wsusutil.exe.  have been tasked upstream server wsus server in different forest configured downstream different wsus server.  not administrator of downstream server , have not control on getting configured. i attempted add downstream server console fqdn on port 80 , received "cannot connect <server>.  server may using port or differnt ssl setting."  because server configured connect different upstream server or matter?  when change settings pull server, able add them console , able sync server or missing whole lot of other configurations on end? the downstream server not replica server.  will only pull updates.   thank in advance feedback/assistance. yes, apparently confused. misread refer

Who shutdown the server

hi, our server mysteriously rebooted , upon reboot admin had cleared system log. admin says slip of finger - there anywhere (filesystem/registry) shutdown type , username stored? the application , security eventlogs intact, system event log has been cleared. thanks hi, posting in microsoft technet forums. if system events auditing has been configured, can check event log information regarding shutting down. if no auditing configured or event log deleted, might need configure settings , wait problem occur again. audit system events http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc782518(v=ws.10).aspx regards kevin   Windows Server  >  Security

Appserver installation

hi,  i'm trying install remote desktop session host on win2012 foundation no luck. server has no cd/dvd drive, i've copy installation dvd on hdd , trying specify alternate path during role installation - no success. i've found out on internet 2 possible paths x:\sources , x:\sources\sxs, doesn't working me.  could point me right directory specify alternate path? thanks in advance. bad1972 hi the alternate path <drive>:\sources\sxs good blog here: http://blogs.technet.com/b/manojnair/archive/2011/12/02/rds-powershell-tfm-part-i-installing-remote-desktop-role-services.aspx hope helps. 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  > 

Windows Server 2012 R2, running restore-dfsrpreservedfiles, getting path, file name or both are too long error

trying recover deleted files located in dfsrprivate folder conflicted files due erroneous change made on primary server in replication group.   getting error shown below when try recover files (which listed in manifest file).   there workaround/solution getting these files using mechanism?  i trying recovery different folder can copy it, running restoretoorigin gives same error.   alternatively, if there's way de-obfuscate files in dfsrprivate directories, might reasonable plan c. initially tried disk based recovery primary server, there differences.   server windows server 2012 r2 64 bit. any suggestions gratefully received. ps f:\recovery> restore-dfsrpreservedfiles -path ".\dfsrprivate\conflictanddeletedmanifest.xml" -restoretopath f:\rd restore-dfsrpreservedfiles : specified path, file name, or both long. qualified file name must less 260 characters, , directory name must less 248 characters. @ line:1 char:1 + restore-dfsrpreservedfiles -p

FSMO Roles Transfer - Impact to Servers (Exchange 2007) and Users

due unstable dc, going transfer fsmo roles dc.  impact be during business hours?  how transfer impact exchange 2007 communication ad?  outlook users kicked out?  users , applications not authenticate in ad during transfer , replication?  sorry simple questions.  testing in labs never compare real production environment. thanks ron ron, the impact should minimal - fsmo transfer recognized dcs in domain - end users/apps should not affected. potential longer term issue i'm aware of applies pdc emulator synchronizes time external time source - in case, want make appropriate changes reflect switch hth marcin Windows Server  >  Directory Services

TS licensing

i setting w2003 ts. within year, this  2003 box upgraded or replaced 2008 box. will per user licenses purchase 2003 ts usable , transferable 2008 box? same users using ts. license server reside directly on ts box along ts app. noel will per user licenses purchase 2003 ts usable , transferable 2008 box? same users using ts. license server reside directly on ts box along ts app. noel to more specific, if mean install ts2003 cals in 08 licencse server, ok , need call microsoft clearinghouse deactivate ts2003 , install appropriate cals in 08 license server serving 03 ts. information how call clearinghouse, see: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754874.aspx if mean use ts2003 cals serving ts 2008, not useable.you need buy 2008 r2 ts cals serving 08 or 08r2 ts/rds. worldwide customers can use guide worldwide microsoft licensing sites http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/worldwide.aspx find contact information in locations. please remember click “mark

Storage Pool - upgrade to bigger disks?

i have parity pool 4x2tb disks i have 4 new 4 tb disks should replace 1 disk @ time , let rebuild, or move single disk , create new array , move back?  mark hi mark, thanks post. if want add ssd tier have rebuild virtual disk in pool. in theory add ssd pool , shouldn't use it since it should appear ssd , existing virtual disks not use it. might want rebuild from ground safe. you check thread discussed before more details. https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/office/en-us/fa764d1b-a08a-4231-8c07-ae490edc6a70/implementing-tiered-storage-on-existing-storage-spaces-pool-server-2012-r2?forum=winserverfiles in addition, check article replace disk https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn782852.aspx best regards, mary please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . Windows Server

AD and DNS forwarding

we have ad setup name domainname.com.  have outside hosted webserver has name www.domainname.com   we're having networksolutions.com forward out domainname.com site our hosted webserver. everyone outside our network seems able see new forwarding page we've had networksolutions forward to.  internally can't see new website. i went ahead , tried plug in a www record our dns zone domainname.com with ipaddress of networksolutions dns new forwarding page not showing up.  it can't resolve.  there way requests www.domainname.com inside our network is sent out dns server , resolve networksolutions , have web forwarding happen?  thanks. bryan solution has been solved.  had give time internal dns server propagate.  set dns forwarding in dns server , created www record in domainname.com fowarding zone.  checked networksolutions web forwarding address in advanced edit dns settings within our networksolutions account , used www ipaddress record ip address. bryan

Force screensaver but allow override until next logon?

is there sane/sensible way can specify screensaver interval of x minutes but allow user override until next logon? you know scenario " but if i'm in middle of presentation " etc.  my instinct business has bought , have chosen 20 minute lockout take doing caught out it, i'm curious if option there or possible somehow? :) you create scheduled task runs on logon. have import key. can deploy scheduled task group policy preferences. if answer helped you, check out blog: deployhappiness.  subscribe rss  or email.   Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Installing a printer on RDS (logged on as user)

i have users logged on rds (windows 2008 r2 server) and trying install printer shared print queue on server. when user double-clicks on print queue install session, recieve error: windows cannot connect printer. access denied. they have access , permissions print queue, finding out there policy not allowing them install driver. if log on admin , install print queue/driver, works fine. log on user, , works since driver on rds.  windows 2003 server, there local group policy setting can turn on allow users install printers. have turned policy on new rds, yet doesn't seem , continue recieve same message. i must missing policy or permission setting needs turned on allow users install print drivers on server cannot seem find it. any appreciated! hi,   to change driver installation security settings printers deployed using group policy open gpmc. open gpo printer connections deployed, , navigate user configuration , policies , administrative templates , control

DHCP running on Win 2K Server missing addresses in one scope

hello. searched these forums couldn't quite find looking for.  i have dhcp running on windows 2000 server (sp4) , 1 of scopes seems screwed up: 1) scope has total of 244 addresses - range 10.10.141.5 through 10.10.141.254 2) exclusion 10.10.141.45 through 10.10.141.50 3) clicking on "display statistics" see 244 total addresses, 238 in use, 6 available 4) lease set 2 hours 5) looking @ list of assigned addresses count 87... 87 used + 6 available not equal 244!! 6) if reconcile/verify dhcp finds missing addresses , lists them. show lease expire in 2 hours , dummy mac. 7) addresses disappear again 8) no ip's reserved 2 dozen @ 1 point in past. they've since been removed. i've read on how restore corrupted dhcp database but, technically, database isn't corrupt. it? how can recover missing ip's?? thanks!! hi rudedog42, - try change lease duration 30 minutes, - make sure 'enable dns dynamic updates according settings bellow' option checked - make

Migrate DNS Zone Transfers List

hey everyone! i have question can't seem find answer for. have 1 dns server hosting large number of ip addresses of dns servers in other domains that allowed receive zone transfers our domain. there way export list of ip addresses , import it on server in our domain? any appreciated! in advance! hi, please go link below info on setting secondary dns server. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816518 please bear in mind, answer based on details given in post. more better answer, slan go foill, paul Windows Server  >  Directory Services

problem in Get-Aduser

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hi friends i have lost patiense & cry. it's 1 hour struggling simple issu. in domain have 3 users called u1, u2, u3    both names & samaccount names same each user. when run  ps c:\> get-aduser -filter {name -eq "u1"}   ----> works but followings doesn't work & show no output: $i = 1 ps c:\>  get-aduser -filter {name -eq "u$i"}   ----> no result (nothing shown in output) a guy said: " powershell won't resolve variable name inside scriptblock.  you have define you're username outside , use variable" but problem is, without -filter, if command checks existence of object in ad & in case object not present, produces error. let me clarify: writing function checks existence of these 3 users in ad database & if don't exist in ad, (without getting error describes "object not found"), creates them. for ($i = 1; $i -le 3; $i++){ if (!(get-aduser -filter {name -eq &quo

how to find accounts whose passwords will expire in future

all,       there quick way find accounts created having password expire policy in effect. want identify accounts(whose password expire in future) , change settings 'account never expires'  to true here updated filter 45 days .. (&(objectcategory=person)(objectclass=user)(!useraccountcontrol:1.2.840.113556.1.4.803:=8388608)(!useraccountcontrol:1.2.840.113556.1.4.803:=65536)(pwdlastset>=129522420000000000)(pwdlastset<=129561300000000000)) update pwdlastset value based on requirement.   can convert time using w32tm /ntte command.     w32tm /ntte 129522420000000000 149910 05:00:00.0000000 - 6/11/2011 12:00:00 am   w32tm /ntte 129561300000000000 149955 05:00:00.0000000 - 7/26/2011 12:00:00 am santhosh sivarajan | mcts, mcse (w2k3/w2k/nt4), mcsa (w2k3/w2k/msg), ccna, network+ houston, tx blogs - http://blogs.sivarajan.com/ articles - http://www.sivarajan.com/publications.html twitter: @santhosh_sivara - http://twitter.com/santhosh_sivara

Adding second NIC to MS NAP server joined with Windows 2003 Domain Server

hi, i have configured ms nap server (windows 2008 r2 server) 1 nic, joined windows 2003 domain server. had plug in second nic different subnet (different vlan) of clients ms nap server. how can join second nic existing windows 2003 domain server ? any appreciated. either default gateway or interface missing connection specific suffix, can causing "unidentified" status. either way, work, it's nla trying id network you. here's more info on how nla service works: how network location awareness works http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753545.aspx why network detected “unknown” windows vista or windows server 2008? http://blogs.technet.com/networking/archive/2009/02/20/why-is-my-network-detected-as-unknown-by-windows-vista-or-windows-server-2008.aspx ace   ace fekay mvp, mct, mcitp ea, mcts windows 2008 & exchange 2007 & exchange 2010, exchange 2010 enterprise administrator, mcse & mcsa 2003/2000, mcsa messaging 2003 microsof

Can AGPM enforce the Naming Convention of Group Policies it controls?

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hello, we implementing agpm , have specific naming convention our gpos such first 2 characters denote geographic region, second 3 characters denote country, third 3 characters denote 'owning' team, , fourth position denotes general text description. can agpm 'force' naming convention when tool used manage gpos?  in other words, there 'exit' points where a routine gets control when a gpo added , checks if name conforms standard , if not, throws error , doesnt accept gpo? thanks in advance. thanks help! sdedot hi, your requirement quite special , interesting, i’ll report develop team. afaik, agpm don’t have kind of feature in current released version. thanks understanding. for more information please refer following ms articles: what's new in agpm 4.0 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee390977.aspx overview series: advanced group policy management http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc749396(v=ws.10).aspx lawre

Printing from within a TS Web Remote App only prints the footer and the rest of the page is blank.

i have application - our school , financial administration system - running through ts web apps windows server 2008 terminal services server. application runs extremely except printing. when users connect home (they use vista enterprise sp1 laptop dot net 3.5 sp1 installed, latter installed on server app requires it) , print local (redirected printer) report system generates (probably using crystal reports generate in pdf form) thing prints on page footer - rest of page blank. this happens no matter model of printer, local or network or whether accessing app via ts web apps on lan or on internet (i.e probalby not related publishing through isa). does have ideas? needless if run app on ts server prints fine. thank you, karen hi, as far know known pdf / easyprint bug microsoft far know have confirmed i'm not sure if have fix now. if have microsoft support contract please open call them. citrix technology professional, pubforum founder http://www.pubforum.net, love microsoft &i

DFSR - Constant 1726 Events and large files do not replicate.

hi, we have dfsr hub , spoke topology 50 members across 45 sites connected mixture of ipsec vpn & mpls. 1 hub server running server 2012 standard, others either server 2008 r2 standard or enterprise. all servers have latest patchlevel servers in 1 domain theres no problem normal ad-replication no obvious errors dcdiag or netdiag 1 namespace 61 replicated folders containing mixture of office documents, images , videos problem: there large backlogs reported dfsr diag large files replicate extremely or not @ (for example 984mb file created 32 days ago has still not reached 40 out of 50 sites.) many dfsr event id 5014 warnings logged on members ('error: 1726 (the remote procedure call failed.)  hub server's dfsr debug logs contain many entries stating 'failed reserve file transfer server context, no more contexts available'. these messages seem corrospond dfsr event 5014 messages. example debug log: 20131201 18:03:46.908 3696 srtr  2772 i

Word 2010 Template File (.dotx) with Different Mail Merge Logos Using INCLUDEPICTURE

sorry background, more information better not enough.  i work software company , 1 of our features take data form, put mail merge word document, converts pdf , sends out via email recipient(s).  all done automatically, user never accesses word document, pulls converted pdf.  we have 6 possible logos can inserted converted pdf document.  i can simple insert link pic have pull in 1 logo, needs fluid based upon merge field.  i looked on web , no solution seems help, hoping doing incorrect running out of hope.  so far have following: {_includepicture_"{_if_true_"c:\\image_folder\\logos\\{mergefield_pmco_}.jpg"_}"_/d_} where _ included above indicate spaces have. the mergefield pmco pull in either 1,2,3,4,5 or 6, hoping have pull in 3.jpg pdf automatically. with above statement inserted .dotx files, mail merge results in error filename not specified. thank in advance , please let me know if can provide more information.  well, things may tricky @ poin

Trouble in assinging Multiple IP address through Sysprep - HyperV/SCVMM

i trying assign multiple ip address virtual machine through sysprep.inf file (using svcmm/hyperv) using mac address nic card identifier following below articles; issue 1 nic cards ip address , second nic doesn’t (it gets apipa).   http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc940498.aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc738608%28ws.10%29.aspx http://support.microsoft.com/kb/229762 tried in different infrastructure setup in different hyperv cluster domain no luck.   below sample sysprep file reference.   ###################################################### [netadapters]     adapter01=params.adapter01     adapter02=params.adapter02 [params.adapter01]     netcardaddress=0x001dd8b71c0c [params.adapter02]     netcardaddress=0x001dd8b71c0d [params.ms_tcpip]     adaptersections = params.ms_tcpip.adapter01,params.ms_tcpip.adapter02 [netclients]     ms_msclient=params.ms_msclient [netservices]     ms_server=params.ms_serve

PowerShell Question

hello, i need write script in powershell needs go out list of servers , run read chkdsk on remote servers. far managed create txt file list of servers , can have script see content of txt file nothing more. confused on how make script see list , go out , start chkdsk. thank help. check out: http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/how-windows-server-2008-winrm-winrs.html i'd suggest use winrs run remote commands. like: ps>get-content servers.txt|foreach{winrs -r:"http://$_" chkdsk} i've not tried it, , can't right though, might give starting point. Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Slow Web Browsing on 2008 R2 RD Host

we have new proliant server (dl370 g6) setup 2008 r2 using hyper-v 2008 r2 guest configured remote desktop session host. has numerous applications installed seem work having issue relatively slow web browsing ie. i guess it's graphics hardware built-in server if that's case there can improve web browsing performance? have upgraded ie v8 v9 has made no difference. i've looked @ remote fx option seems work virtualisation host. anyone got ideas or suggestions please? cheers now   russell   hi russell, bandwidth problem.  672kbps not enough web browsing on rdp, except light usage.  example, if configuring router on a web interface little slow acceptable since router web interfaces text.  example business web applications crm, accounting, etc., not use heavy graphics. i have had success allowing light remote web browsing of business web apps via 768kbps upstream reducing color depth of rdp connection 8-bit.  can reduce color depth 8-bit changing following

Expand Partition C:

i have windows 2008r2 server c: , d:.   the c: low on disk space.   i shrank d:, adds free space end of d: can’t expand c:. a thought copy d: new temp usb disk.   delete d:, create 50 gb partition , add c:, create d: , copy data…. does sound work…? if so, how can copy d: if files open on it, sql, exchange, etc, dismount it...? tom karpowski... this is my proto-type test server have wipe out , rebuild it, since there other things change. thank assistance. plan...plan...plan... tom karpowski... Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

Logon Script Working on 2003 TS, but not on 2008 TS

we have simple logon script set through gp need open website when user logs on in morning. script must run if user logging on logon machine, , must not run if user logs ts. script working desired in instances except if user logs in 2008 ts - can tell me why is? here script - tes.bat @echo off rem check windows terminal server session if /i "%sessionname%" == "console" goto :cont if not "%sessionname%" == "" goto :metaframe :cont start iexplore http://www.example.com goto :exit :metaframe :exit hi ian, did test other script see if works on windows 2008? in case, user account control may cause logon script fail. you may refer to:   after turn on user account control in windows vista, programs may unable access network locations http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;937624 regards, wilson jia this posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. please remember click “

help needed with getting alerts from crm 2011

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hey guys, have crm machine , scom machine. both running in same domain. scom agent installed in crm machine , scom connected crm machine. the problem im not getting active alerts crm 2011 , because, idle.  but want active alerts in scom 2012. can 1 please tell me kind of stuff should produce active alerts scom 2012 catches it?? please me guyz, im feeling lonely in front of scom machine :(, neither getting alerts crm nor doing other entertaining stuff.. hi, the below forums should right places you: system center - operations manager http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/systemcenteroperationsmanager http://social.microsoft.com/forums/en/crm/threads regards, yan li yan li technet community support Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Can you rename Windows Server 2012 Domain

hi team, i'm running windows server 2012 std ad & dhcp & dns. i'm not running microsoft exchange srv. i want know if it's possible change dc form abc.com abc.local thank's yes - is... as per http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732097.aspx applies to: windows 8, windows server 2003, windows server 2003 r2, windows server 2003 sp1, windows server 2008, windows server 2008 r2, windows server 2012 rendom.exe command-line tool used rename active directory domains. domain rename complex operation requires other tools , processes in addition using rendom.exe. more information renaming windows server 2003 domain, see windows server 2003 active directory domain rename tools ( http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=187640 ). more information renaming windows server 2008 or windows server 2008 r2 domains, see administering active directory domain rename ( http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=187639 ). hth marcin

I doesn't understand Key Management services please explain.

i doesn't understand  key management services please explain. sorry kms has nothing windows security disctussions. a software protection (i.e. licensing enforcement) feature used activate multiple computers or servers across enterprise. general information please see http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/product-activation.aspx . technical info refer http://technet.microsoft.com/windows/dd197314 . Windows Server  >  Security

How to add static ARP table entry to NLB Interface.

my original post http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/vi-vn/exchange2010/thread/7c478e90-3597-4e93-84c5-2a134c30c1e3   any suggestions networking gurus. hi customer,      please ensure nlb use multicast mode , install path kb 960916. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/960916      in blog, need add static arp default gateway, 172.16.100.1. issue has been resolved above kb. http://blogs.technet.com/b/networking/archive/2009/01/15/unable-to-connect-to-windows-server-2008-nlb-virtual-ip-address-from-hosts-in-different-subnets-when-nlb-is-in-multicast-mode.aspx regards, rick tan Windows Server  >  Platform Networking

Rollen

hello, can of windows server sbs 2008 rolls "active-directory-certifizierungservice" per script installed. sincely, ronny hi,   please discuss issue in our sbs newsgroup:   http://www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness/community/newsgroups/dgbrowser/default.mspx?dg=microsoft.public.backoffice.smallbiz&amp;lang=en&amp;cr=us&amp;r=627fae54-a95e-45ba-b054-e423964b47fa   i hope issue can resolved soon.   tim quan - msft   Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Ban mobile devices from DHCP? Not working in 2008 R2

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hello. trying ban mobile devices our corporate network receiving dhcp address. here situation. go dhcp leases , see john's-ipad. ip of 192.168.101.200. right click on , press "add filter - deny" delete address lease. goes away, next day if person comes back, connects again , given address though device id (mac) listed under deny. how can stop please. thank you  hi, thanks posting here. so seems add mac address deny list, can confirm if have enabled deny list ?   to enable allow list, deny list, or both, follow these steps: 1. in dhcp console, right-click ipv4 node, , click properties. 2. on filters tab, you’ll see current filter configuration details. use allow list, select enable allow list. use deny list, select enable deny list. 3. click ok save changes. enable , configure mac address filtering http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/ff521761.aspx thanks. tiger li tiger li technet community support

Routing 2008R2 session host through 2012R2 HA connection broker

hi all, i have 2012r2 rds deployment several 2008r2 session hosts.  proper method ensuring route through ha/load balanced connection broker?  when @ rdp connection file shows session host server endpoint , 2012r2 session hosted apps shows connection broker ha dns name instead.  1 slight difference in deployment connections route through gateway server, not sure if matters though.  i've provided enough detail, if not please let me know.  thanks! hi, to have multiple server 2008 r2 rdsh servers are joined same rds farm, you need server 2008 r2 rd connection broker server.  can have remoteapps , desktops published by 2008 r2 farm show in server 2012 r2 rd web access (alongside 2012 r2 remoteapps).  may also share 2012 r2 rd licensing , rd gateway servers with both server 2008 r2 farm , server 2012 r2 collections. in general, manage/configure rds need use version-specific tools of each.  2012 r2 means server manager -- rds , updated 2012 powershell cmdlets , 2008 r2 means

Failover Manager displays VM's as off but are on?

a strange odd thing i'm experiencing right in failover manger. have cluster environment has 8 host servers. 61 servers total. had divided host servers 3 dedicated preferred segments (development, qa, , net) first 3 host servers devlopment, settings restricting them server hosts. used 2 host servers dedicated qa. did same thing , restricted setting 2 preferred servers. final set 3 dedicated network testing called net same restrictions host servers. after several years decided remove net , open cluster group development, , qa. went smoothly had several vm's had shut down because of restriction settings preferred owners not able removed had shut of servers down. once did able remove settings. that's when weird things started happen 6 servers wouldn't start in failover cluster. getting error code 0x800713cf goes restrictions placed on vm's restriction have been removed. had decided re-import vm's there same id , brought them view on hyper-v manager able st

File server reporting & auditing

dear all, kindly note need know how configure following on windows server 2008r2: 1- monitor folder share (that includes many sub folders & files shares) has deleted folders or files, noting have tried use following article nothing shows in event viewer  http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/prodtech/windows2000/w2kccadm/localpol/w2kadm11.mspx 2- ability view above info in report. 3- report summarizes folder share permissions. i don't know if of these features can done or need program it, if it's program can recommend one. hello, you can enable auditing on network using gpos, entries on event logs not good. because are  hard read etc. need third party tool accomplish need achieve. in past have use eventsentry , worked great me. can download demo version , see if right you http://www.eventsentry.com/ isaac oben mcitp:ea, mcse,mcc view mcp certifications Windows Server

Server 2012 R2 --Index stopped working regularly

i've seen several threads issue no satisfactory answer.  i have 2 server 2012r2 file servers search indexing enabled.  regularly (at least once in day), index become stopped working  - users not search results (file names returned without locations, icons plain white, etc). have restart windows search in "services" manually again start working. times index rebuild automatically minimum ones in month.  nothing in event viewer search service crashing or otherwise failing.   file server details . server           : windows server 2012 r2 standard type of user : rdp users size of data :  > 1 tb type of files : excel, word, powerpoint, rar, zip & dwg files. windows update : date (important updates). please note : facing problem last 2 years.  any suggestions highly appreciated. hi nisam77, for search service crashing on rds / server 2012r2,  some following symptoms may true in cases; the search service not crash – s

Group Policy Preferences - Services - Log on as - Configure Network Service?

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this not seem possible, or missing something? i've tried nt authority\network service and network service with location set kdavis (machine). "an object (user) following account name cannot found: network service" right now, setting service account manually, sure prefer via gp. hi laurin, in opinion, need check box built-in security principals after click object types . if not check type, see error message: an object (user) following account name cannot found: network service here similar thread below reference. https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/39b8da31-fc09-4663-b8ef-76acd192bd78/where-is-nt-authoritynetwork-service best regards, jay please remember mark replies answers if , un-mark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server

Two Factor Authentication

hello, we looking on-premise 2 factor authentication solution our network. consists of several windows server 2008r2-2012 versions , not want have fobs or keys. email or text goes user. no password or user info cloud replication. any ideas? thanks in advance hiya, just further understand on requirement; are talking www lan lan lan access? meaning want users www able logon servers, not before have passed multifactor authentication. or you want servers located on lan protected multifactor authentication, each server separately? Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

KMS: How to know the current number of Windows 7 KMS clienT

hi. how know current number of windows 7 kms client no info in running cscript slmgr.vbs /dli all tnx   one more machine start activating, have 24 fire vm or something.  once next machine connects machines activated (eventually).  or just run slmgr -ato command on them if cannot wait them re-attempt. slmgr -ato don't forget mark posts answered drop off unanswered post filter. if i've helped , want show gratitude, click green thingy. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

TFS Online - Export Data for onpremise

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is there way export data tfs online ? hello, for tfs please ask experts in http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/vstudio/en-us/home?forum=tfsgeneral best regards meinolf weber mvp, mcp, mcts microsoft mvp - directory services my blog: http://blogs.msmvps.com/mweber disclaimer: posting provided no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. twitter:   Windows Server  >  Migration

NTP in windows

i want configure ntp server in following ways ntp1 & ntp2 should sync time external sources , xp clients should sync time ntp1 primary , ntp2 secondary. can configure above ntp1 , ntp2 on domain controller??  time on xp clients , server should not  to different high requirement. time should not between 2-3 sec of actual gmt. kindly suggest different solution this kb has specific instructions on setting external time sources in windows server.  clients joined domain should auto configure sync time dc (for kerberos).  on startup....im not sure other reocurring intervals. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816042 Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

DFS hid share folder - even after unhiding, users can't access

i'm trying implement dfs share/replication between sites. looked @ first...set replication of sudden marked whole share folder hidden , system! no 1 access it. changed attribute users still weren't able access it. had copy whole share out folder , share out. any ideas went wrong , how fix? as question relates dfs service, better ask in file services , storage forum @ http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/winserverfiles/threads. please vote helpful if post helps , 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  >  File Services and Storage

Error: 3017 The requested operation failed. A system reboot is required to roll back changes made

buenas tardes, actualmente necesito instalar .netframework 3.5, por server manager no me deja, y por cmd "run administrator" me arroja el siguiente error: error: 3017 requested operation failed. system reboot required roll changes  made. dism log file can found @ c:\windows\logs\dism\dism.log anexo parte del log. gracias y saludos todos! 2014-10-08 11:28:30, info                  dism   dism provider store: pid=4252 tid=5044 encountered servicing provider, performing additional servicing initializations. - cdismproviderstore::internal_loadprovider 2014-10-08 11:28:30, info                  dism   dism provider store: pid=4252 tid=5044 provider has not been encountered.  attempting initialize provider. - cdismproviderstore::internal_getprovider 2014-10-08 11:28:30, info                  dism   dism provider store: pid=4252 tid=5044 loading provider location c:\users\astron~1\appdata\local\temp\2\43656ac3-d227-44f4-b1c5-9cb16dd1e5b9\assocprovider.dll