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create connect-server type powershell cmdlet

we use product called papercut handle printing students , staff, , i'm wanting create powershell module contains cmdlets map functions exposed api. these cmdlets require server connection in order work, object contains name of server connect to, port it's listening on, , authentication token string. i'd have this connect-pcutserver -server pcut -port 9191 -authtoken blahblahblah once connected subsequent cmdlets add-printer, rename-user , on able take advantage of connection. if writing in powershell instead of c# store $global:variable or similar. functions check see if $global:variable existed, if things, if not prompt user run connect-server cmdlet. i can create cmdlet called connect-server, accepts 3 params, proper way of doing return $global:object (is possible), or there a better way handle this? thanks, jeffrey s. patton jeffrey s. patton systems specialist, enterprise systems university of kansas 1001 sunnyside ave. lawrence, ks. 66045 (785) 864-02

Application accessing NTFS file system. What happens and when?

ok, have question haven't been able find readily available in searching i'm going ask gurus here. when i'm opening file ntfs folder using application (microsoft word, example), happens underneath covers? is winword.exe application requesting access file using access token, or there more complicated going on? i'd "windows internals-ish" breakdown on if willing provide it. feel free use technical jargon want if makes easier explain. should able pick of , i'll figure out rest.   thanks, jason from window interals 4th edition page 700.  ebook included in windows 2003 resource kit cd, or can purchase newer version of book amazon.com. applications , system access files in 2 ways: directly, via file i/o functions (such as readfile , writefile), , indirectly, reading or writing portion of address space represents mapped file section. (see chapter 7 more information on mapped files.) figure 12-8 simplified diagram shows components involved in

Show disabled accounts in group with many accounts

i have security group in active directory wich contains 3100 user accounts. 107 accounts disabled. if open members of group can't see if user enabled or disabled. if open group less users can see if user enabled or disabled. is there setting can see disabled users in groups more 3000 useraccounts? goal see members of group wich disabled can remove them group. of thes disabled mail accounts can't remove these accounts. i tried query no result. domain functional level is: windows server 2003 server is: windows server 2008 r2 standard thanks in advanced, peter adfind tool can use query disabled user accounts http://www.joeware.net/freetools/tools/adfind/usage.htm here specific example of removing disabled users groups http://www.powergui.org/thread.jspa?threadid=12848 -- paul bergson mvp - directory services mcitp: enterprise administrator mcts, mct, mcse, mcsa, security+, bs csci 2008, vista, 2003, 2000 (early achiever), nt4 http://www.pbbe

Time on domain & it's client system is ahed of world!

hi everyone, my domain & it's client systems time ahead 10 minutes rest of world. it's causing issues while sending data feeds our client receive data different time stamp. shall change time directly on domain? have windows 2008 r2 enterprise server in ad. anyone have suggestion on this. thanks sandesh hi, in ad default time being synced pdc emulator role holder. therefore, in case i'd recommend sync time on pdc emulator reliable time source (there plenty of them on internet). or configure source itself. more details can found reading following links: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc773061 (v=ws.10).aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc737124 (v=ws.10).aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc784800 (v=ws.10).aspx best regards, alexander trofimov Windows Server  > 

Content file download failed.

i haven't been able find on anywhere. trying windows 8.1 update (kb2919355) download, keeps failing.  i'm using wsus 3.2 on server 2008 r2, 156gb free space on e drive. this error has been occurring since april, other updates downloading fine.  if sort file status, 3 updates 8.1, 8.1 x64, , 2012 r2 stuck trying download. anyone have ideas? event id 364: content file download failed. reason: attempt made move file pointer before beginning of file. source file: /msdownload/update/software/crup/2014/02/windows8.1-kb2919355-x64_66955196a82751d1c8d9806d321487562b159f41.psf destination file: e:\wsus\wsuscontent\41\66955196a82751d1c8d9806d321487562b159f41.psf. so chose express installation files reduce update times during deployment. it won't this. express installation files (which pointless mechanism given abandonment of service packs) designed can transfer smaller deltas of large update files across wan connection instead of having transfer entire u

Scripting ADMT v3.1 CreateObject Fails

have been trying create scripts admt v3.1.  running script on windows server 2008 x64 domain controller. when try instantiate admt.migration object syntax  set objmigration = createobject("admt.migration" ) receive following error: activex component can't create object: 'admt.migration'.  have made sure c:\windows\admt\admtscript.dll has been registered regsvr32.exe, no luck. any appreciated.   hi,   thank update.   before going further, share me command line how run admt vbscripts , screenshot of error message reported script or windows script host?(please send tfwst@microsoft.com )   according error message “activex component can’t create object: admt.migration”, should make sure “ c:\windows\admt\ admtscript.dll " valid dll or ocx file ”. admt v3.1 32bit application. if use 64bit version script host c:\windows\system32\cscript.exe, face problems create 32bit activex objects, such admt v3.1 active objects. therefore, use 32bit version scri

Eliminating a Cluster Resource when the other W2K3 nodes aren't available

i accidentally created physical disk resource a w2k3 cluster.  once upon time, cluster had had 2 nodes.  1 of nodes died.  now, of course, since there no other node, cluster administrator won't let me delete it. the physical disk resource points san disk.   wanted check whether san disk in question, letter f:, become clusterable.  somehow, although f: drive avaialable in dialog, physical disk resource ended pointing c: drive. is there way kill off uneeded physical disk resource command prompt? and:  ha!  playing around did same thing on again. now, have 2 physical disk resources point local c: drive. thanks, if can me.         first, why believe disks pointing @ c:\ drive? going parameters listed in cluster gui? if so, disk resource online, or failed/offline? if failed or offline, "parameter" field looking @ rather unreliable. you can evict other cluster node , delete resource, or hack disks out of cluster hive. evicting , deleting easiest way de

DFS-R Remote Differential Compression & Licensing

is enterprise licensing required use remote differential compresison? feature comparison chart implies required appears available in standard version. i have 2 windows 2008 r2 sp1 std systems replicate , forth using single dfs namespace multiple replicated folders. seems rdc being used, how can confirm this, if so, correct answer regarding licensing? thank you,   ipack this not error. cross-file replication more rdc, , feature not available on standard skus. information mentioned on link is correct. from   http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc773238(ws.10).aspx    " cross-file rdc allows dfs replication use rdc when file same name not exist @ client end. cross-file rdc uses heuristic determine files similar file needs replicated, , uses blocks of similar files identical replicating file minimize amount of data transferred on wan. cross-file rdc can use blocks of 5 similar files in process. to use cross-file rdc, 1 member of replication connection mu

Event ID 27 from sourese1> cannot be found

in server 2012 r2 in event  viewer getting warning error hi, based on research, event id 27 due network adapter. please make sure have installed latest nic drivers , bios update.in addition, please check network cable when unplugged, may issue event id 27. best regards, susie please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

NO PUEDO COMUNICAR OUTLOOK 2011 PARA MAC CON MI EXCHANGE 2007

tengo instalado outlook 2011 en una macbook air, me funciona perfectamente cuando esta conectado via cable (red interna), pero cuando quiero comunicarme remotamente (wi-fi) no encuentra el servidor exchange 2007 sp3. a traves de su navegador ingresa perfectamente al owa remotamente. se que utiliza otro protocolo para comunicarse (ews), alguien puede darme una mano al respecto? gracias., comagro, por favor no sigas repitiendo la misma pregunta, no hará que alguien te conteste por estar repetida :-) para que alguien pueda ayudarte debes incluir más datos, como ser configuración de red en cada caso, qué error da, y cualquier otro dato que pueda ayudar comprender el problema. el decir "no se conecta", no ayuda para nada cierro estos dos hilos y dejo sólo le original   guillermo delprato - buenos aires, argentina visite notas windows server mvp - mct - mcse - mcsa mcitp: enterprise administrator / server administrator mcts: active directory/network config

local administrator password

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hi is there quick easy way manage local administrator password - using  sbs 2011 std , @ moment having manually go around each pc (mainly w7's) , chang locally? thx elliott hi, > cant find group policy managment editor anywhere group policy managemnt console which > looks totally different examples shown group policy management console tool manage group policy object (gpo); group policy management editor tool edit gpo settings. you can first use group policy management console create new gpo, link gpo scope (site, domain or ou level, not group) contain computer accounts. then right click edit gpo, launch group policy management editor configuration. best practice: how use group policy preferences secure local administrator groups http://www.grouppolicy.biz/2010/01/how-to-use-group-policy-preferences-to-secure-local-administrator-groups/ lawrence technet community support Windo

MSA Container does not exist 2008server

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if needs moved, appologize. have been searching solution problem, fresh domain created 2008server not have msa containter , yes selected advanced features...in fact "only" tip getting, of articles find tell how add accounts container...what if dont have it? did miss step? pretty sure didnt 2003 compatability. hello, yes,  managed service account applicable windows server 2008 r2. for more info. please have @ following... managed service accounts asked questions (faq) http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff641729(ws.10).aspx managed service accounts: understanding, implementing, best practices, , troubleshooting http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2009/09/10/managed-service-accounts-understanding-implementing-best-practices-and-troubleshooting.aspx service accounts step-by-step guide http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd548356(ws.10).aspx   hope helps. ~santosh

Not able to access local application on Window Server 2012

have installed otm 6.4.2 (one of oracle application) on virtual box (os window server 2012). installation clean because didn't see error in logs generated during installation. access application, have start weblogic 12c, oracle http server , node manager. 3 components , running no error. checked console log , can't find error in log. issue facing can't access application through browser. turn off window firewall completely. trying debug issue since many days , out of idea on look. application accessible on port 7778. please solve issue. can provide more information on asking. appreciate time , effort. thanks. i ran netstat didn't see 7778 port in list. there thing need done @ window level enable port? no, nothing special. if not show in netstat output on local machine seems service or listening process not started. think oracle will know reason.       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsof

IIS Admin Service stopping itself frequently on both Upstream and Downstream

wsus servers. scom alerts me often, every other day or so, there error on upstream wus server becuase iis admin service not running. have go in manually , start service up, although set automatic , should have been started. familiar w/ similar issue , able resolve? becuase iis admin service not running. while acknowledge happening on wsus server, not wsus issue. for assistance managing iis issues, please see forums @ http://www.iis.net. lawrence garvin, m.s., mcitp:ea, mcdba, mcsa solarwinds head geek microsoft mvp - software distribution (2005-2012) mvp profile: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/lawrence.garvin Windows Server  >  WSUS

uninstall and re install DNS 2008 server

 i have installed both ad ds , dns in windows 2008 r2 server. then again have un installed , re installed  only dns not ad ds. both ad ds , dns  are not functioning properly.     hi, before going further, please provide more detailed information current issue? @ time, try refer following articles ad troubleshooting. may helpful us. overview of active directory troubleshooting http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727052.aspx troubleshooting active directory—related dns problems http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727055.aspx in addition, please refer following thread before posting issue in forum. how ask question efficiently in technet forum http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservergen/thread/33d4bcfd-9a20-437c-8a5a-26d0deb01131 best regards, andy qi technet subscriber support if technet subscription user , have feedback on our support quality, please send feedback here .

Block network access to Domain PC from Non-Domain computers

i have setup windows 2012 domain controller server. there around 20 pcs ( windows 7 nodes) joined domain. theses pc got ip address via organisation wide dhcp server. become possible other pcs in organisation to "see" , access" these pc.i wish (1) network access should remain restricted within these 20 nodes means these 20 nodes , server should able access each other , work, while outside pc domain should not able access of 20pc (even though have valid login id , password) part of domain. how can achievable? cannot put these pc on separate , dedicated switch or create vlan @ switch level. <o:p></o:p> windows technology no, can't done gpo because need decide computer authorized ip. open dhcp server - expand until ipv4 - right click , properties (i guess) there see tabs filter. my recomendation: for fill dhcp make no restriction. after 1 or 2 day's check current leases , right click on can add mac filter list. after

Windows 7 and R2 not recieving Certificates from subordinate CA

we have problem windows 7 , windows server 2008 r2 clients unable recieve auto-enroll certificates when joined our domain. our setup little convoluted, subdomain in forest, , dcs of our subdomain have access parent domain. have subordinate ca located in our domain works fine other clients (vista, xp, 2003 servers , 2008 servers) unable enroll new oss. we have settings set via group policy: computer > windows settings > security > public key polcies: certificate services client - certificate enrollment policy : use default active directory domain controller uri enrollment id      {7f9088b2-5d1a-4996-a3ac-9de3ff29604d} enrollment friendly name      active directory enrollment policy however clients following error when trying certificate our subordinate ca: event id: 6 automatic certificate enrollment local system failed (0x8007054b) specified domain either not exist or not contacted. . the subordinate ca windows 2008 box , dc, , main ca 2003 server not reachable clients. if co

How to kill or prevent RDP connection attempts

hi, im getting multiple rdp onnection attempts, whether or not actual rdp connections not sure, like, when im getting conection other me, kill it. ive tried in cmd qwinsta /server:servername , rwinsta /server:servername sessionid kill doesnt kill it. im using microsoft network monitor monitor traffic , can see connection attempts scrolling (or active connections, scary! has payoad of 0 when connected!) ablse set rule shut down rdp 10 minutes after many failed authentications attempts? under security policys? im not familiar policys. in advance!! what suggest in case creating custom script deny rdp connections source address. create new scheduled task run @ logon , assign trigger event log tells there failed connection attempt. every time event occurs, custom script run denying rdp source mentioned in script. question: do access rdp directly on internet? maybe on different port? easy target amateur port scanning software. suggest buy router vpn capapilities linksys rv042 , c

Why do I lose Connections in Windows 7 64 bit Remote Desktop?

hi every since started using windows 7 64bit several months ago remote desktop sessions various windows 2003 server regularly report connection has been lost , needs re-connect.  the strange part network connection fine.  other software running on network not report network problems , remote desktops using linux mint work fine on same network. when re-connection made not reconnect existing session.  instead if logged off server , new session started.  if in terminal services manager previous session gone , applications running on server have been closed. previously using windows 7 32bit , never had problem.  i stay connected day , time ever got disconnection message when internet went down. simon hi,   you can change remote desktop connection performance settings in windows 7 x64. please refer following steps: click advanced option. in choose connection speed optimize performance area, can select low load option. example, modem(56kbps).   th

Login Issue

in corporate environment, whenever use of hp elitebooks, right after press ctrl-alt-del log in, following screen blue white arrow in circle pointing left.  no matter if it's physically connected network or wirelessly.  option restart or shut down.  on 1 device, had disable wireless adapter first , got credentials screen.  on newer devices, don't have ability disable wireless adapter prior logging in, because based off of software enable/disable policy. your thoughts? Windows 10 Insider Preview  >  Windows 10 Insider Preview Feedback

Determine when 6to4 adapter lost IPv6 address

hello, have simple question have not been able find answer after researching past 2 weeks. fluent in ipv6 technologies can point me in right direction. i trying find out when 6to4 adapter on 1 of our domain controllers no longer assigned ipv6 address. ipconfig shows 6to4 tunnel adapter on domain controller no address assigned reason. i'd find out when happened. there specific log in event viewer can turn information, or way can enable auditing on change in future? reviewed logs related networking have not been able determine when or why happened. the reason concerned because have member server directaccess role installed, , no longer authenticate our domain controllers. prevents clients establishing directaccess connection. my theory directaccess server attempting reach domain controller no longer has 6to4 address using 6to4 transition technology. any advice appreciated. alex tester information technology assistant national automotive experts hi alex, thanks

Why ADFS comunicate with SAML2 token

hi, is posible setup adfs communicate saml2. in communication see saml1 token i use windows server 2012 r2. thank response hi, thanks post it looks query more related adfs feature part, our forum doesn’t focus on. dedicated support, suggest open new thread query in our adfs forum, understanding appreciated. adfs forum https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/home?forum=adfs&filter=alltypes&sort=lastpostdesc the reason why recommend posting appropriately qualified pool of respondents, , other partners read forums regularly can either share knowledge or learn interaction us.   thank understanding. i have found 1 related articles, here links reference: configuring adfs 3.0 communicate saml 2.0 http://wiki.servicenow.com/index.php?title=configuring_adfs_3.0_to_communicate_with_saml_2.0#gsc.tab=0 configuring adfs 2.0 work saml 2.0 https://www.replicon.com/help/configuring-adfs-20-to-work-with-saml-20 please note: since we

Server 2008, slow access to \\internal.domain

we have odd problem plaguing 1 of our on 50 servers.  whenever try log onto server taking on 10 minutes.  messages in event log 6005 , 6006 talking group policy timeout.  makes sense because after logged in, if type \\internal.domain can take between 9 , 15 minutes explorer display results.  specify subfolder \\internal.domain\sysvol , same results. however, type server first dns on list, or pdc or name of server used authenticate , fast. we can ping dns servers , running nslookup resolves quickly, less 1ms. all servers have same dns priority list. if log on using local administrator account fast, 10 seconds, suggests issue logon script or group policy has same script , group policies other servers on domain. removing anti-virus did not speed logon. disabling ipv6 did not speed logons. any other suggestions? \\internal.domain not real name.  referencing our internal active directory domain.  security reasons won't expose internal domain on public forum.  w

Win8.1 Direct Access Client Stuck at "Connecting"

i'm experimenting direct access in lab setting 1 client , 3 2012 r2 servers. client running windows 8.1 enterprise. the client able connect direct access server unable ping or connect 2 servers don't have ras installed. moreover, behavior migrates whichever server running remote access server: so, if remove role , install on server, client able communicate new server, not old. the connection client server via ip-https (only option available me in environment). client able reliably determine when it's on internet versus intranet. however, when on internet, stays in "connecting" state , never connects, i'm still able access da server. does have ideas on how resolve this? hi steve - thanks suggestion, managed resolve issue. did run troubleshooting tool previously, must confess lack of knowledge lot of ipv6 , networking terminology that's generated in log files - made difficult understand issue. here's caused issue: mentioned, lab environ

Windows Server 2008 R2 TS spooler service problem.

we have 2 (two) windows server 2008 r2 ts server. servers joined ts broker server. clients has different printer models connected thinclients locally. when he/she connect ts servers , default printer not redirect  ts session.  after reboot ts server or spooler services, clients (logoff logon) print normally. how can fix problem?  hi, first, easy print not guaranteed work printers.you first need confirm vendor compatibility issue. ·check official website of printer , install updated printer driver supporting easy print printer.(also consider update thin client firmware version if necessary) ·update driver network adapter on both server , client side. if easy printer driver not suppported printers,then suggest read adding printers manually , binding them: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc775141.aspx using remote desktop easy print in windows 7 , windows server 2008 r2 (troubleshooting): http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rds/archive/2009/09/28/using-remote-desktop

Two DHCP NICs on 2008 R2 - Dual Default Routes

have virtual server configured 2 nics. both nics dhcp enabled. microsoft dhcp server in use. nic1 on 10.100.1.x/23 subnet. dhcp router option defined 10.100.1.1 nic 2 on 10.101.1.x/23 subnet. dhcp router on network not defined.  when ipconfig on server:  windows ip configuration ethernet adapter data1:    connection-specific dns suffix  . : domain.local    ipv4 address. . . . . . . . . . . : 10.100.1.166    subnet mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.254.0    default gateway . . . . . . . . . : 10.100.1.1 ethernet adapter data2:    connection-specific dns suffix  . : domain.local    ipv4 address. . . . . . . . . . . : 10.101.1.175    subnet mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.254.0    default gateway . . . . . . . . . : 10.100.1.1 data2 interface not have default gateway assigned manually , mentioned dhcp scope not have router option defined (neither server options). seems interface data2 taking data1's default gateway configuration. w

Storage Spaces eating up my memory and it is not being used

hello all; beta testing new windows 2016 server. , storage spaces, of not being utilized @ moment, , may never used on machine eating memory. 910.2mb memory used @ times. is there way disable feature time being, not continue eat memory when not being used @ all? all carrzkiss a reboot, able stop running. continue monitor issue, , post when appears once more. however, if there way disable feature, when not needed, handy. Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

Can't find "restore database" command in ntdsutil on server 2008

hello, i trying learn how full authoritative restore of ad in server 2008. in 2003 , 2000 choose in ntdsutil command "restore database" marked whole ad restore authoritative. but in 2008 can't see command anymore. what's happend? can't find documentation it. what do if ad have problems , need full restore? thanks this no longer supported. refer http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc462796.aspx  for alternatives... hth marcin Windows Server  >  Directory Services

KMS Host - Upgrade from group B to group C key

hello everyone, we have kms host installed on windows server 2008 r2 standard sp1. using group b key activate clients. slmgr /dlv reporting "volume_kms_r2_b_channel". have been using activate w7 2008 std 2008r2 std , enterprise office 2010 we planning implement 2008r2 datacenter servers. realize need use group c key on our kms host able activate servers. have 2008 r2 datacenter edition kms key on volume licensing center page microsoft. question is: steps need take upgrade kms host key b c on our kms host? can done on existing server , prerequisites process? any appreciated! regards harryh similar discussions: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/windowsserver2008r2general/thread/3e130c17-fa63-4c4f-9e10-a57633d21e46 http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en/winservermanagement/thread/bf1ce6dc-5cbb-4c95-9093-558306e81cf4 regards, rafic if found post helpful, please give "helpful" vote. if answered question, remembe

Preferences not showing up in GPMC

okay wierd one, have sp1 installed, along rsat , appears still using "old" gpmc ( icons old version) not see prefernces.  if open gpo management editor, can see preferences... any ideas? well, clearer, more confusing:-) i following: 1) remove gpmc, restart vista computer. 2) re-add gpmc, restart vista comptuer. 3) see if starter gpos in gpmc , preferences node in gpme. derek mvp , "group policy resource kit" author Windows Server  >  Group Policy

AD CS: Restrict Auto Enrollment to Particular CA

hi there, using gpo activate auto enrollment of certificates there way tell clients ca (out of many) they should contact? using ca or template based permissions control or limit auto enrollment not an option. regards, christian no, there no way. smell have wrong conception if wish that. my weblog: http://en-us.sysadmins.lv powershell pki module: http://pspki.codeplex.com check out new: powershell fciv tool. Windows Server  >  Security

Windows Task scheduler not working on Windows Server 2003 SP1

hi all tasks on scheduled tasks list working fine until 1 fine day when none of tasks getting executed. i'm using windows server 2003 sp1. most of tasks execute vb script files or batch files. in tasks log(schedlgu.txt) i'm finding particular message after every unsuccessful task: result: task completed exit code of (c0000142). (when task vb script file) or result: task completed exit code of (80). (when task batch file) i have tried following - of failed resolve issue: * deleting , creating new task.  * checking , unchecking "run if logged on". * running task using command prompt (schtasks.exe /run /tn <taskname>) * killing hanging instances of wscript.exe(for vb script) or command prompts(for batch files) before running task please help! regards sadashiv make sure task scheduler service set start system account. might try deleting existing scheduled tasks, restart machine, recreate. there may corruption associated 1 or more tas

Windows Server 2008 R2 STD BSOD crash reason

hi, recently our server started crash. have managed dmp file analized, not sure causing crash, can me dmp file thank in advance. microsoft (r) windows debugger version 6.2.9200.16384 amd64 copyright (c) microsoft corporation. rights reserved.   loading dump file [c:\windows\memory.dmp] kernel summary dump file: kernel address space available  s ymbol search path is: srv*f:\symbols* executable search path is: windows 7 kernel version 7601 (service pack 1) mp (16 procs) free x64 product: lanmannt, suite: terminalserver built by: 7601.17835.amd64fre.win7sp1_gdr.120503-2030 machine name: kernel base = 0xfffff800`01856000 psloadedmodulelist = 0xfffff800`01a9a670 debug session time: sun oct  7 07:22:32.513 2012 (utc + 3:00) system uptime: 2 days 9:56:46.865 loading kernel symbols ............................................................... ................................................................ ................................. loading

Setting up users to access a file server

hi, use novell file server 50 users.  bought hp x1600 storageworks (windows storage 2008 r2) , intend use file server in work group environment (no domain).  i'm new microsoft stuff. know can set share drive , let users map it, want know there other ways can set users sign in (more novell) server , access personal folders accordingly (more client/server).  comments appreciated. thanks, tee hi tee,   i assume share folder in drive e users.   as not domain environment, need manually assign permission share folders under shared folder (one user). cause time so.   in order save time, can unselect "replace child object permissions inheritable permissions object" option in security tab of father folder. users can create sub-folders , manually add permission if not share folder public.   in addition, can have on page:   how enable access-based enumeration distributed file system (dfs) share in windows server 2008   http://support.microsoft.com/kb/961658   a

Need Help with a Server question W2K3 R2 STD w/SP2 and W2K3 R2 STD w/SP1

i currently have 7 dc's  4 of these w2k3 r2 std, 2 of them w2k3 ent, , 1 w2k w/sp4... these live production servers @ 7 different locations. w2k3 r2 std w/sp2 w2k3 r2 std w/sp2 w2k3 r2 std w/sp1 w2k3 r2 std w/sp1 w2k3 r2 ent w/sp2 w2k3 r2 std w/sp1 w2k w/sp4 i have been infomred create many issues in network... , have been suggested change set-up all  w2k3 r2 std w/sp2 i know mixed mode w2k w/sp4 defeating of advantages of 2k3...  there issues having standard , enterprise both dc's? hi horis,   as far known, there no issues if make both windows server 2003 standard edition , enterprise edition dcs. active directory same on both editions, difference between 2 editions enterprise edition provides more functionality in terms of memory.   for more information, please refer to:   overview of windows server 2003, standard x64 edition http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/64bit/x64/standard.mspx   overview of windows server 2003, enterprise x64 edition htt

Users home folder stops being shared after loggin off

hi we running server 2008 r2 , windows 7 client machines. have few users moved 1 ou another. since ou move, when log on there home folder no longer shared. have go share properties of users area , share folder again. once folder has been shared can access documents. other users in same ou not experience , can access home folder ok doesn't seem gpo causing it. does have ideas on may causing it? cheers shane hi shane, it still caused policies applied second ou different policies applied first ou - , affected users have different policies. so confirm: 1. how "home folder" settings applied users - manually added per user or script involved. 2. difference between group policies applied affected , non-affected users? if have feedback on our support, please send tnfsl@microsoft.com. Windows Server  > 

GPO To Enforce Internet Explorer Home Page Takes 2 Logons To Work

we have gpo sets users home page in internet explorer.  works, when user logs on pc first time or gets new windows profile on existing pc, home page specified in gpo not set. we either have run gpupdate /force , relaunch ie or else have user log off , log on before home page set (they have folder redirection , other user settings applied, no home page). other user settings take effect @ first log on.  can eliminate need for user 2 log ins before home page gpo specified set? hello, if issue happening new profiles, issue branding. fix apply "disable external branding of internet explorer"  can found @ user configuration > policies > administrative templates > windows components > internet explorer http://gpsearch.azurewebsites.net/default.aspx?policyid=561&ref=1 are using mdt install os.? because, mdt indeed set use "about:blank" default homepage  devaraj g | technical solution architect

Measure-command - using .seconds won't return number over 59. Bug or feature?

so i'm using measure-command bit log metrics different commands.  the commands i'm running take anywhere 1 second couple minutes, settled on wanting command times returned in seconds.  here basic sample piece of code outlines issue. $time = (measure-command {start-sleep -s 65}).seconds value of $time 5 if run command.  why isn't 65?  i had use .totalseconds("#") wanted, seems bug me. unfortunately there 60 seconds minute 7 seconds late if ignore 2 minutes.  if don't more 60 "totalseconds" late in trouble. \_(ツ)_/ Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Dynamic VLAN and Roaming Profiles

hello, have set dynamic vlan switching , roaming profiles. part works designed: depending on users group membership assigned vlan during logon process sso enabled via gpo. in essence happens: user logs windows 7 (user authentication sso) computer changes vlan computer receives new ip user logon completes  user receives mapped drives, gpos, etc.. works well.. until user needs log off. when user clicks on logoff roaming profile begins uploaded server, profile being upload dynamic vlan switching occurs , computer receives ip vlan - halts profile upload. there way delay logoff process? maybe have os wait until profile uploaded server?  thanks hi, in brief, roaming profile not supported work dynamic vlan switching. the 802.1x authentication process , winlogon process 2 distinct processes not interrelated. both these processes occur regardless of state of other. we highly recommend not use roaming profiles 802.1x authentication. for detailed

Routiing and remote access

  routing , remote access an error occurred during connection of interface access denied because username , or password invalid on domain hi subash, thank post. when leased lines go down, dial modem internet , set vpn on connection. see have replied question via thread . regards, rick tan Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

win2k8r2 -- windows cannot find folder

from win2k3 machine, i'm trying access folder on virgin win2k8r2 machine. machines in vpn. in address bar of win2k3 machine, type \\mywin2k8machinename\myfoldername. prompted twice user name , password. system flashes error saying windows cannot find '\\mywin2k8machinename\myfoldername'. check spelling, etc. etc. unfortunately, know d*ck win2k8r2. can shed light on problem? thank you. hi,   let’s turn off windows firewall , temporarily disable security software, try ping windows server 2008 r2 windows server 2003. firstly, ping ip address. if can ping ip address without problems, please configure network card enable netbios on tcp/ip, ping computer name. meanwhile, configure vpn setting uncheck option “use default gateway on remote desktop”.     if issue persists, please run command: ipconfig /all to display network configuration, run command: net share display shared folder.   best regards dale please remember click “mark answer” on post help