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i setup new deployment share , imported items new share such os's, drivers, apps, tasks, etc.  updated tasks manually point new server.  server imported adk , mdt 2012 update 1 new server.  i've regenerated boot files multiple times blocking drivers wims , using virtual machine requires no drivers build , still receiving error.  don't want have rebuild server.  wpeinit.log showing following: successfully executed command 'wscript.exe x:\deploy\scripts\litetouch.wsf' (exit code 0x00001456) status:  failure (0x80071456) ==== executing asynchronous user-provided commands ==== satus:  success (0x00000001) ==== applying shutdown settings ==== no shutdown setting specified status:  success (0x00000001) applying winpe unattend settings failed status 0x80071456; ignoring shutdown settings and that's it.  error:  "the deployment wizard cancelled or did not complete successfully.  deployment not proceed." h...

created new instance on server a with directory partition , created replica instance on server b.  added subnets of server , server b subnets under configuration. if i create user under roles in directory partition on server it does not replicate server b.  however, if make change configuration, add new user under roles replicate server b instantly. i can create user under roles in directory partition on server b , replicate server instantly. any ideas? post output of repadmin /syncall followed repadmin /showrepl /verbose for both instances... hth marcin Windows Server  >  Directory Services

hello, where using windows 2008 ts (64 bit). have problems while using usb cardreader (gemplus pctwin), we're using our banking software. while connecting trough rdp connection cardreader visible in software cannot used. tried connect cardreader on server , installed correct drivers (localy), same problem occur. are there known problems/issuses using usb cardreader in rdp session windows 2008 ts? , more important how can fix this? thanks in advantage best regards, bart brouwers hi bart, mentioned installed card reader locally on server still not working. beleive there issue card reader , windows 2008. did double check gemplus make sure supported in windows 2008 environment? сила в справедливости Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services) ...

hi. we have windows 2003 forest, 1 root , 3 child domains.  when verfied site information in dns one child doamin, i found few ad sites missing in dns (dssite data showing more sites , dns less).  when replicated other child domains, missing ad sites re-appearing, howerver after sometime again sites not found in dns.  running dcdiag /fix command doesnt solved issue.  other suggestions highly appreciated thanks -jai have verified dns set corrrectly on child dc , parent.ensure correct dns setting below. dns design options in multi-domain forest - how create parent-child dns delegation, , how configure dns create new tree in forest: http://msmvps.com/blogs/acefekay/archive/2010/10/01/dns-parent-child-dns-delegation-how-to-create-a-dns-delegation.aspx http://abhijitw.wordpress.com/2012/03/03/best-practices-for-dns-client-settings-on-domain-controller/ it due duplicate zone cauisng issue. using adsi edit resolve conflicting or duplicate ad inte...

we have server 2003 sp2 (not r2) box we're trying decommission.  guy assigned no longer company, don't know how far got.  used hold licensing roles, , domain controller.  cleanly (or seemed) dcpromo'd , demoted on year ago, , licensing roles have either been moved or determined redundant.  it's not clear if server doing else, management extremely risk-averse, turning off , seeing screams not option.  fired wireshark see if still talking it, , found workstations still trying find netlogon share on server. trans2 request, get_dfs_referral, file: \serverfqdn\netlogon trans2 response, get_dfs_referral, error status_no_such_device tree connect andx request, path: \\serverfqdn\netlogon tree connect andx response, error: status_bad_network_name i've confirmed share doesn't exist on server.  there no lingering traces in dns point server dc.  there no dhcp options pointing server (it may have hosted dhcp @ time, unclear).  i've run dcdi...

hi. run windows home server essentials r2 home, because of discontinuation of windows home server. have run problem anywhere access. we have 2 routers in our network here, security's sake. 1 (the first router, ip 192.168.1.1, netgear wndr3700) gets feed modem, , runs multiplayer gaming server on 192.168.1.3. feed first router goes second router, amped r10000g, broadcasts service rest of house, including server. problem this: how ports forwarded correctly through routers in order use remote web access , vpn?  i tried run setup wizard create domain , point routers in right direction, no avail. upnp settings on first router pointing second router, settings on second router not point server. i've been trying crack while... guess it's time turn educated people!  thanks help! -richard never mind, fixed it! simple port forward on first router second, , gold! Windows Server ...

hi, i trying equivalent of appcmd command in powershell: c:\windows\system32\inetsrv\appcmd.exe set config "cfadmin" -section:system.webserver/security/requestfiltering /-"denyurlsequences.[sequence='/testing']" basically @ top level in iis have denyurlsequences set websites url sequence "/testing" , want 1 website override setting , allow path in url. anyone got ideas? thanks that should work too:   [ system.reflection.assembly ] :: loadwithpartialname( "microsoft.web.administration" ) | out - null $servermanager = new - object microsoft.web.administration.servermanager $config = $servermanager .getwebconfiguration( "test" ); $requestfilteringsection = $config .getsection( "system.webserver/security/requestfiltering" ); $denyurlsequencescollection = $requestfilteringsection .getcollection( "denyurlsequences" ); $addelement = $denyurlsequencescollection .createelement( "add...

i saw thread print spooler crashing here: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-_us/winserverprint/thread/fc1e72b0-59e4-47a5-94e1-2343d310ea5e my issue though, bit different. might bad configuration in our servers, because all printer drivers in ntdll.dll. background ts #1 reported spooler error. c:\programdata\microsoft\windows\wer\reportqueue\report167e1cb4\report.wer shows:     version=1 eventtype=appcrash eventtime=129627825090020852 reporttype=2 consent=1 response.type=4 sig[0].name=application name sig[0].value=spoolsv.exe sig[1].name=application version sig[1].value=6.0.6002.18294 sig[2].name=application timestamp sig[2].value=4c6aa29a sig[3].name=fault module name sig[3].value= ntdll.dll sig[4].name=fault module version sig[4].value=6.0.6002.18327 sig[5].name=fault module timestamp sig[5].value=4cb74dd3 sig[6].name=exception code sig[6].value=c0000005 sig[7].name=exception offset sig[7].value=0000000000048c32 dynamicsig[1].name=os version ...

hello! me please - have terminal server (win 2008 r2 based), 5 users. there remoteapp applications using. 1 of users asks increase font size in remoteapp. increased size 125% in session if try open remoteapp (using same credentials, of course) - font size still 100% (standard size). in spite of - rdp session user shows 125% fonts. , if run application inside rdp-session - ok, font 125%. problem remoteapp - ignores font size changing - don't understand why... suggest me? hi, based on tests, need end (log off) remoteapp session on rds server, after font size within new remoteapp session increased. best regards, amy 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  >  ...

i have issue i'm trying use virtual machine web server.i'm trying use virtual machine web server. way i'v emanaged vm's connect internet follow these directions all , good, neither router or other physical machines on network know how 192.168.0.x stack. how can create vm exposed , accessible internet (web server, remote desktop) , other machines in physical network? i want virtual machine use public network ip   thanks!   why have got set "internal only" if want in same network server? has link physical nic of host server access physical network.   what ip address of host?   Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

please, if microsoft employees responds, don't throw documentation links me.  i'm getting "could not verify auditing , tcpipclientsupport on domains.  not able migrate sid's. access id denied".   i'm running test migration of single global group (as described in pg 61 of microsoft admt 3.2 guide) when error.    , though pg. 52 says admt tool configure auditing , enable tcpip client support when run it, there no such messages happening when opened tool (which mmc), nor when went (on mmc toolbar) action, group account migration wizard.   went ahead , manually created domain local group on source domain such sourcedomain$$$ (matches netbios name of source domain), , modified default domain controller policy in both source , target domains settings specify on pg. 53     read on pg. 52 don't have put in tcpipclientsupport reg key on source domain if both source/target domains 2003 or higher.  (my sou...

i have powershell script needs to run command line,  want capture error occures when excuting command line , return separate file or email address. is can done powershell? -sam what this $x = invoke-expression -command "echo test" $x # display stdout $x | out-file c:\test\mytest.txt # save file send-mailmessage -to $to -from $from -smtp $smtp -body $x -subject "my test" of course you'll have set $to,$from,$smtp varaibles Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

hello! i`ve built cluster 2 nodes , shared storage via dell powervault md3600i (iscsi). works fine when try start live migration host 1 host 2 error: live migration of virtual machine failed. not find ethernet switch '3bb15814-...-28ca' there 1 virtual network adapter , it`s connected virtual switch 'trunk' (external) - it`s created on both hosts. live migration host 2 host 1 works fine , quick migration works to. what may wrong , else need do? thanks! (sorry bad english). problem solved - i`ve deleted old snapshots vms , live migration started work fine. thanks! Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

hello everybody i want copy gpo user preferences file, doesn't work run in user context enabled target %userprofile%\appdata\roaming\macromedia\flash player\macromedia.com\support\flashplayer\sys\settings.sol if have test create , replace , quotas "%userprofile%\appdata\roaming\macromedia\flash player\macromedia.com\support\flashplayer\sys\settings.sol" and  %appdata%\macromedia\flash player\macromedia.com\support\flashplayer\sys\settings.sol nothing work's chris move user activ directory "users" reboot workstation, logon, work 3 days.  move ou - works chris Windows Server  >  Group Policy

all, i have installed windows 2008 r2 on new ibm t410, added hyper-v role it. howver, cannot add or create vms. so, checked event id hyper-v , got following errors: error id 41: hyper-v launch failed; either vmx not present or not enabled in bios. error id 14098: 1 or more driver required virtual machine management service not installed or disabled. try reinstalling hyper-v role.   i have used secuable site check bios , checked fine. here bois setting: intel (r) hyper-threading technology [enable] intel (r) visualization technology [disabled] inter (r) vt-d feature    [enabled] i ran intel (r) processor id utility , showed execute disabled bit :  yes not sure else can fix issue. thanks, yassar hi yassar, suggest check solutions in following thread: hyper-v server r2 blue screen http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/winserverhyperv/thread/985fb923-beb5-4bc2-9665-799e46cba9bc also, crash issues on kernel level in vm, r...

these file backed virtual disks keep getting created , unsure backing up. there way determine , safe delete if did not create them? hi, file-backed virtual disk drives created sdi loader tool. refer article below remove these disks. using sdi loader https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms940890%28v=winembedded.5%29.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396 if not install windows embedded studio tools on development system, please try remove these disks manually. windows server 2012, many hdds displayed in server manager https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/7ec0b7a5-9c8f-45e1-ac97-09e8f7d07dbd/windows-server-2012-too-many-hdds-displayed-in-server-manager?forum=winserverfiles best regards, mandy  please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server...

hello, i'm trying communicate our telephone exchange powershell via xml slican protocol interface: medium: ethernet protocol: tcp/ip port: 5529 xml frame structure: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <xctip> <module> <command> <data>...</data> </command> </module> </xctip> answer in xml. i build working xml frame structure, tested dedicated slican tool. sending packet requires ip, login , pass. should use invoke-webrequest or invoke-restmethod? method? how request should like? any appreciated. you need post in vendors forum on using custom vendor protocol. \_(ツ)_/ Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell ...

got problem 1 of servers.  host record server keeps disappearing dns while pointer record remains.  i've checked make sure there no zone duplication in adsiedit.  can temporarily add host record ipconfig /registerdns disappears short time later.  i've checked event logs , finding no events pertaining deletion of host records.  auditing configured in default domain policy. it problem 1 server.  ideas? it manager, alpha corporation dulles, va resolved.  had nothing zone duplication or never checking "delete record when becomes stale" checkbox.  problem conditional forwarding.  several weeks ago, had reconfigured replication topology of domain in prepartion decommissioning , old dc, used the hub of hub-spoke configuration.  old dc became spoke , 1 of brand-new dcs became new hub.  conditional forwarder setting on of other dcs still pointing old dc.  reconfigured conditional forwarding on dcs point new hub , hos...

dear techies, where can found detailed log restart & rdp sessions, know can found info on event viewer need more detailly. if not possible can suggest me tools so. thanks in advance valuable support, regards, phani kumar .b here go http://www.2x.com/securerdp/downloadlinks.html thanks syed khairuddin Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

hey have quick , easy question can't seem find answer to. tech articles explaining how perform offline copy of wsus says options have set exact same on both systems , that. articles mentioning "download express installation files", question have on both systems or have match, meaning can have off on both system well? thanks! hi, by default, feature not enabled. setting should match import server. the following article should understand express installation files:   set disconnected network (import , export updates) http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc720512(v=ws.10).aspx determine bandwidth options use deployment http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc708456(v=ws.10).aspx hope helps. Windows Server  >  WSUS ...

is possible hide folders on network users not have access to. like mrx , darshana said, $ share 1 way. dindn't give essential information os running shares on? if minimum windows server 2003 sp1 os have abe (accessed based enumeration) option. according microsoft: "access-based enumeration new feature included windows server 2003 service pack 1. feature allows users of windows server 2003–based file servers list files , folders have access when browsing content on file server. eliminates user confusion can caused when users connect file server , encounter large number of files , folders cannot access." "access-based enumeration displays files , folders user has permissions access. feature available downloadable package windows server® 2003 operating system (it included in windows server 2003 service pack 1). access-based enumeration included in windows server 2008 operating system, , can enable using share , storage management." more...

here's quick background. we're moving off novell , onto 2008 r2 ad ds dns using 3 dcs. 3 dcs are running dns.  we're running primary , secondary dns server on win 2003 r2 without ad ds. the old dns continue run until users have been migrated ad, can't use ip, nor want to. should have dcs point old ip in case, names dcs can't resolve right now. want transfer dns zones from 2003 r2 server new dcs. during novell ad migration, there won't zone replication between the 2003 r2 dns , new dcs. what's best way can accomplish this? i've read numerous articles past fews days, have not found related moving dns zones 2003 r2 non-ad ds 2008 r2 ad ds dns. what recommend have dns zones managed on new dcs , ad-integrated. to achieve that, can proceed following: configure secondary dns zones on 1 of dcs: take copy of zone @ step convert secondary dns zones created ad-integrated ones convert primary dns zones on old dns server secondary dns zones , set new dc...

hi there, i've installed wsus on server 2003 sp2 machine. configured last week including group policies update clients. i've come in morning , noticed none of client computers listed in computers section. after checking around have noticed in iis hasn't created usual wsus administration website relevant subfolders. believe cause of problem i'm experiencing. advise me on how site created? thanks, david. let's start simpler question: have reviewed product documentation? familiar how product should installed? assumption wsus administration website missing may defective assumption. did explicitly choose install wsus administration website? also, merely configuring group policy objects (gpos) hardly end of job. have verified gpos linked correct ous? gpos applied computers? gpos configured correctly? my first suggestion review step step (installation) guide , verify have performed necessary steps correctly. lawrence garvin, m.s., mcitp:ea, mcdba, mcsa p...

the smb idle session time appears set 15 minutes yet there sessions open 4 days old . i think auto-disconnect timeout being ignored on windows server 2008r2. sessions should not staying idle days. thanks steve hi steve, please check connectivity on smb server using command netstat -anob, , view if there many connectivity on time_wait. amount of idle time required before disconnecting session http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms814135.aspx thank you. best regards, steven song 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 General Forum ...

hi, i not sure if right place post question. we on single domain single forest ad around 800 desktops & laptops. we setting unique local admin password on every desktop, laptop & members servers , these passwords saved in excel password protected spread sheet. i want know best practices managing passwords. how should manage local admin passwords on of these machines? how should change these? is there tool can reset local admin passwords on machines? please suggest. maqsood mohammed senior systems engineer mcitp-enterprise admin & itilv3 foundation certified this forum link explains facts passwords. http://serverfault.com/questions/126322/how-often-do-you-change-your-administrator-root-password maqsood mohammed senior systems engineer mcitp-enterprise admin & itilv3 foundation certified Windows Server  >...

in rds 2012 running "recreated virtual desktops" on pooled collection when in middle happened get-rdvirtualdesktopcollectionjobstatus desktoppool collectionname       : desktoppool status               : update_virtual_desktop_inprogress totalvirtualdesktop  : 44 percentcompleted     : 68% failedvirtualdesktop : 1 virtualdesktopstatus :     virtualdesktopname   hostname                                 status          error     ------------------   --------                                 ------          ----- abc-vm8              abcvh17.abc.forest.org               completed. abc...

hardware ibm x3650 m3 host os: windows 2008 r2 guest os: windows 2008 r2 i had disk faliure on our raid6 volume, , after rebuilding it, 1 of 2 guest os's boot recovery console. have tried press f8, no matter select, starts recovery console i ran chkdsk, through recovery console, , data , disk seems fine. the consistency check host os sucessfully well. anyone have idea how break reboot cycle?   hi,   please try troubleshooting suggestions following microsoft kb articles mentioned , let know result.   error message when start windows vista: "the windows boot configuration data file missing required information" http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927391   how use bootrec.exe tool in windows recovery environment troubleshoot , repair startup issues in windows http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927392   regards, please remember click “mark answer” on post helps you, , click “unmark answer” if marked post not answer question. ...

hopefully able this.  i have been trying find answer time , nothing seems work. i trying change company field in ad pulling samaccountname's input file , providing results of changes output file.  below current code using. for /f %a in (c:\input.txt) @dsquery user -samid %a | dsmod user -company "xyz company" >> c:\output.txt the problem adds successful changes output file.  anything failed skipped.  i more interested in failed results want both.  using dsquery, dsmod, , whatever else how results output file? thank time. if can use powershell , have ad modules, snippet might help: $file = "c:\input.txt" $users = get-content    -path $file foreach ( $user in $users ) {      set-aduser -identity $user -company "xyz company" -verbose >> "c:\output.txt" } ----- the set-aduser cmdlet supports parameters -verbose, -debug, -errorac...

msi mb (p67a-c43), 8 gb ram, i7-2600k. ran systernals tool securable confirm processor hardware assist turned on; (64 yes yes).  installed media sp1 slipstreamed; can't re-install sp1.  tried patch processor fix anyway, not install; not applicable. machine dual boot (wouldn't think matters). out of ideas.  any suggestions?  thanks in advance! hi,   did “hypervisor not running” error? if so, may need check whether hypervisor running or not. because base on following blog, hyper-v run on sandy bridge machine.   hyper-v r2 & intel sandy bridge procs http://blogs.technet.com/b/blauge/archive/2011/04/26/hyper-v-r2-amp-intel-sandy-bridge-procs.aspx   by way, please run “bcdedit /v” in elevated cmd prompt command line, able see “hypervisorlaunchtype auto” in output if hypervisor running.     best regards, vincent hu     ...

what best solution me, looking setting hyper-v server, i'm not sure best me, server 2008 using hyper v role or hyper-v 2008 install. have machine want run dc, , fileserver , run exchange server, if order server 2008 std can run parent dc , file server , have exchange ont daughter, or run them both daughters on standalone hyper -v software?   thanks   charles hi, are asking licensing questions? if so, please refer following article: windows server 2008 r2 licensing overview http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/licensing-r2.aspx "windows server 2008 r2 standard – customer licensed windows server 2008 r2 standard may run 1 instance of server software in physical operating system environment (pose) , 1 instance of server software in virtual operating system environment (vose).  if customer running instance in vose instance running in pose can used manage instance of os running in vose." thanks. this posting provided "...

hello how remove remote access server 2012 messed exhange 2013 owa/ecp i message: direct access configured on server. remove direct access configuration settings server before removing access role any great, thanks! hi, thank post. you can remove remote access using powershell cmdlet "uninstall-remoteaccess" regards, nick gu - msft Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

hello! i tied install sp1 on windows server 2008, failed 0x8004402f. if right error stand creating temporary file. checked, no are  permission error , in reg files, path correct. , 12gb free space should enough sp1. the log full of event 23 , 27. 23    the event logging service encountered error (res=%1) while initializing logging resources channel %2. 27    the event logging service encountered error (res=%1) while opening log file channel %2. trying again using default log file path %3. the eventlogs created default log file path. , can't see how can cause failed install. any idea why intall failed? or how can fix problem? thank you! i hate mondays hello, 0x8004402f seems file extraction me. have made changes system environment variables?   may try extract sp1 manually , install. windows6.1-kb976932-x64.exe in root directory of c:\, run command windows6.1-kb976932-x64.exe –x c:\sp1 . extract package folder...

hi all of course, had happen - after last patch tuesday, 1 of win2008 r" servers wouldn't boot. i tried everything, without fixboot , other utilities earlier os'es - well, cut short, had to re-install win2008. have have bunch of virtual machines on e: disk, , sorely them running in new server. how? obviously, cannot import them since not exported in first place. if matter of vhd, just create new vm , attach vhd, of them have snapshots. i must admit, bit flummoxed here: ability import vm's without prior export seems me must. after all, not of receives divine warning our host fail, , should export immediately... edit: there perhaps way merge snapshots , vhd? tia sven sorensen, denmark ps: why didn't have backup. on purpose. 'only' test setup trying out rds, have ended spending a lot of time , effort getting work, not have over.  also, not last time in same spot i.... hi! you can merge snapshots using edit disk wizard, found i...

windows sever 2012 running hyper-v 10 virtual machines running remote access quad nic system (but using 1 nic) - static ip , virtual ethernet (for hyper-v environment) client has comcast internet (deluxe plan 50mbps down / 10mbps up) i have anywhere 17-22 users internally using internet work.  i have 3-4 remote users connected via persistent vpn day (doing rdp remote computer (they hyper-v system)). on given day, internet drop it's connection anywhere 10-60 seconds , come life.  i know because i'm monitoring connection every 5 seconds , i'll alerts if goes down. this causing issues remote users.  they disconnected , unable reconnect.  thus far, have 2 band-aid solutions i've been using:  have remote users restart router , reconnect (this works 80% of time, that's hassle).   my other "fix" on 2012 server.  and have reset of nic cards (disable/enable). when @ network connections, see 5 nic cards:  nic1, 2,...

i have question regarding 32 bit vm running on 64 bit host. scenario follow: running windows server 2008 32 bit os on windows server 2008 64bit hyper v core. 32 bit os still make use of max 4gig (3.5) ram memory or less when running in virtual environment? somewhere read 32 bit os vm use somewhere 2gig ram memory, mistaken? hope clarification. a 32bit vm can access 4gb if has assigned it via hyper-v.  there's no artificial restriction on ram when running in vm. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

i have existing server 1+ years old 5 instances.  i received notice hardware genie visiting company second node server. experienced in win2003/sql2005 clustering.  this win2008 , sql 2008 r2  server components. my plan idea make dns entry node1 data name of cluster.  in true cluster still reference instances via clusername\instancename ?   fake dns entry mycluster.   mycluster\erpprod mycluster\inhouseprod or clustering different respect instances?   as tweak code on to mycluster\erpprod can set up mycluster cluster after drop fake dns. does make sense?       so have standalone single server 5 non-clustered sql server 2008 r2 instances? , want move instances new cluster on new hardware or want rebuild existing server, combine new server build 2-node failover cluster? from application server point of view, clustered sql server named instance (sql2k, sql2k5, sql2k8, sql2k8r2 ,sql2012, s...

hi all it not possible install kb2388210. installation fails. win server 2008 x64 enterprise sp2 / 5 node cluster. others ok. there packages missing. running of system update readiness tool not fix problem. checksur.log includes following content:   checking packages (f)    cbs mum missing    0x00000002    servicing\packages\package_for_kb2388210_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum        (f)    cbs mum missing    0x00000002    servicing\packages\package_for_kb2388210_server~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum        (f)    cbs mum missing    0x00000002    servicing\packages\package_for_kb2388210~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum        checking component store summary: seconds executed: 149  found 3 errors ...

hi, is there possibility transfer license physical server (because damage now), vmware server. license is: winsvrstd 2008r2 sngl olp nl best regards, ermal hi, your windows server 2008 r2 standard license open license through volume licensing contract. for volume licensing (vl) windows server licenses, can reassign software licenses 1 server another, not more every 90 days. may reassign software license sooner if retire licensed server due permanent hardware failure. thanks diramoh Windows Server  >  Windows Server Technical Preview

this second time seeing no real explanation. saw @ 2 different sites universal group with exactly the same in same forest/domain. logical tells me not suppose work right? @ group less amount of members , move members on 1 contains bulk of members , delete group. checked frs, application , system logs cannot find in it. dcdiag file replication check not complain anything. do see both groups when connected same domain controller? attributes of group are matching? hth marcin Windows Server  >  Directory Services

the ultimate task:  create windows 7 kiosk scenario: 1. mobile computers on domain. 2. domain accounts blocked logging in domain gpo 3. windows 7 pro setup auto-logon using local user account windows registry editor version 5.00 [hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon] "autoadminlogon"="1" "defaultpassword"="xxx" "defaultusername"="xxx" 4. creating domain gpo (all user side entries) applies settings domain user accounts only. 5. applying same settings local group policy has desired effect of applying local user accounts. local computer policy .> computer configuration ..> administrative templates ...> system ....> logon       = hide entry points fast user switching         + enabled local computer policy .> user configuration ..> administrative templates ...> start menu , t...

i posted message below last week , thought received solution couple of netsh commands. had tested solution user on network. find time problem exists when second user logs in local network. simple routine updates files usually takes 1 second (as did on old 2003 server) if 1 user logged in. when second user, either locally or remotely logs on same routine takes 30 seconds. thirty times longer. when second user logs off rountine takes 3 seconds as single user. when user logs off , logs in routine normal 1 second. first post left out fact server 64 bit os , workstations 32 bit os. have exact same problem small network upgraded 64 bit windows 2008 sbs 4, 64 bit win 7 workstations. in advance ideas.. after many years of reliable service, our 2003 windows server computer failed. had built new windows 2008 server standard spk2, i7 cpu, 9 gigs ram, more powerful computer old server. use server host data files. small network, 3 workstations, win7 ultimate, vista, , xp box. gig...

dear all, i have reference system dell optiplex i7 , 8gb ram, 500 gb sata hard drive on have install windows server 2008 r2. and destination pc core 2 duo, 4gb ram, 2 hd of 500 gb mounted raid 1 from reference system, have run sysprep command without unattended xml file. idea restore image generated pc pc has raid controler using raid 1 array , see if windows capable start normally. for have created winpe usb boot disk on have injected raid driver of in order able see drive winpe boot. here step have done : 1 - run sysprep on reference pc 2- reboot reference pc using winpe usb flash disk 3- capture image of reference pc onto usb disk 4- on destination pc, insert winpe boot disk , boot pc 5- run diskpart , list disk command see if can see harddrive 6- select disk 0 , create volume partition size = max size , format disk ntfs 7 - reboot pc on usb winpe disk in order drive letter c associated pc hard disk 8 - use imagex /apply command restore reference pc...

in researching changes our password policy, came across documentation on pwdlastset attribute. admin can set 0 or -1 regardless of tool use edit (powershell, adsi edit, etc.). out of curiosity, looked @ attributes of of attribute , didn't glean useful. how domain service know attributes enforce in fasion , how know valid values are? justin cervero - ms enterprise admin - appalachian state university this hardcoded in dsa (ntdsa.dll) contains list of allowed/disallowed modifications - attributes owned sam (security account manager) , listed in samsrv.dll - there nothing can changes those. enfo zipper christoffer andersson – principal advisor http://blogs.chrisse.se - directory services blog Windows Server  >  Directory Services ...

"active directory certificate services denied request 7054 because dns name not exist. 0x800725f2 (win32: 9714).  the request domain\computer$.  additional information: denied policy module" i appriciate here. have searched forums found not exact match. have been issuing computer certificates year our 2k8r2 enterprise ca successfully. far know thing matches behaviour have migrated our win7 clients child domain in primary domain. child domain had full trust , dns suffix on clients correct after migration, had got certificates renewed matching correct domain when migration occured. problem happend couple of days ago, when renew process started.  template settings:    further info:  manual request not work either. i can request templates common name subject. (wireless tls not work me way..)  if @ computer object dnshostname correct we have added third dc running server 2012. audit log: "certificate services...