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hi, everybody, want 5000 objects ad server class directorysearcher in 1 time. number limited 1000. got information msdn. property value the maximum number of objects server returns in search. default value zero, means use server-determined default size limit of 1000 entries. if set size limit value larger server-determined default of 1000 entries, server-determined default used. that means have edit maximum number in server. how do? please tell me, thank much. you can edit number of objects returned ntdsutil start cmd. want edit ldap maxpagesize , typing ? in ntdsutil you'll syntax information. aware increasing value need additional resources on server. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

i having problem remote fx have 2 server same dell 720's 1 x tesla m2075 in 2 x servers one dc , other not. what happening tesla card setup on both, but in hyper-v manager remotefx gpu show in 1 of 2 servers. the card set wddm driver mode in both servers. what missing ?? hi, thanks posting in windows server forum. as first priority recommend contact manufacturer or vender, , know the compatiblity hyper-v/remote fx. best regards, aiden aiden cao technet community support Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

hi all, i have configured nap-dhcp integrated sccm. have win xp sp3 machine. few clients have started getting issues nap updating. configuration manager system health validator stuck @ 30% nad not updating all. have troed keeping machine idle 1-2 hours, still issue remain same. pfb logs smssha.log:  <![log[core:napagent: received soh response network policy server]log]!><time="10:36:19.878+000" date="03-25-2013" component="smssha" context="" type="1" thread="532" file="qabroker.cpp:2081"> <![log[handlesystemhealthid(79745)]log]!><time="10:36:19.878+000" date="03-25-2013" component="smssha" context="" type="1" thread="532" file="qabroker.cpp:170"> <![log[handlecorrelationv1(21)]log]!><time="10:36:19.878+000" date="03-25-2013" component="smssha" context=...

can have admx below adm? http://blogs.msdn.com/b/askie/archive/2009/07/09/custom-adm-template-for-managing-check-for-publisher-s-certificate-revocation-in-internet-explorer.aspx thanks in advance. aliahmurfy hi, use admx migrator. admx migrator snap-in microsoft management console (mmc) simplifies process of converting existing group policy adm templates new admx format , provides graphical user interface creating , editing administrative templates. download details - microsoft download center - admx migrator www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=15058 if found post helpful, please give "helpful" vote. if answered question, remember mark "answer". posting provided "as is" no warranties , confers no rights! test suggestion in test environment before implementing! Windows Server  >  ...

saludos partners tengo un servidor con server 2008 r2 y los clientes estan en linux con ubuntu.. pero tenido muchos problemas con la resolucion de nombres. aveces puedo ingresar los recursos compartidos por samba mediante el nombre del equipo y aveces no puedo otras veces me toca entrar es por la ip y no por el nombre el servidor funciona como servidor dns, dhcp, adtive directory, gpos, terminal server, archivos incluso e creado los registros en las zonas dns de forma manual y nada ¿que puede ser? juan pablo vidal http://juanvidal.wordpress.com qué servidor de dns tienen los ubuntu? errores en el visor de sucesos del server? saludos, marc mcsa/mcse 2003 mcitp: enterprise administrator (windows server 2008) mcitp: enterprise messaging administrator (microsoft exchange 2007 & exchange 2010) mcc: microsoft community contributor 2011 citrix cca Windows Server ...

i installed 2008 r2 server replace ten year old server running windows 2003. brought in own domain , migrated clients on joining new domain. everthing working okay, 1 exception. clients leave workstations on @ night can remotely log them work after hours using "gotomypc". issue running during night looks getting "logged off" network because can not access network drives or can remap. unless log off log in. fine. there timeout associated sharing on windows 2008 r2 or within active directory itself. had been doing years old server without troubles. ideas? not sure post share issue or ad issue, decided try here first. hi,   what related event error can found in event viewer?   according problem description, issue can caused mrxsmb10.sys driver, if server message block (smb) protocol in use.   based on current situation, suggest download , install following hotfix check result:   you cannot access remote server shares files , p...

how increase screen icon size on remote access connection? hi, this because of high resolution. please try change resolution settings: getting started remote desktop client on mac https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn473012(v=ws.11).aspx besides, try lower resolution of screen using connect remote desktop session. the lower resolution larger characters on screen , when connect remote desktop.  best regards, alvin wang please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com . Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop clients

hi expert, some how password administrator changed. don't wana reinstall window, want reset password many ways. but can't access gpt disk. cany helps me reset new password. thanks in advance. if box domain member, it's easier connect remotely via computer management. if stand-alone, google tool breaks pwd when booting up. . “the concept of sin comes bible. christianity offers solve problem of own making! thankful person cut knife in order sell bandage?” ― dan barker, losing faith in faith: preacher atheist Windows Server  >  Setup Deployment

the publishing of ts-web-access , ts-gateway on isa 2006 works fine described in step-by-step-guide microsoft. want integrate strong-authentication using otp-system vasco or rsa, based on radius. know how realized? i sending doc configuring ts gateway otp. please let me know if run issues. thanks, vikash configuring ts gateway otp scenario this scenario discusses how configure 1 time password (otp) authentication terminal services gateway (ts gateway). in scenario, network policy server (nps) used remote authentication dial-in user service (radius) server authenticate users on microsoft internet security , acceleration (isa) server 2006-based edge server. note nps can replaced third-party solution such rsa securid® (from rsa security inc.). nps enables provide local , remote network access services , define , enforce policies network access authentication, authorization, , client health. nps role service in windows server 2008 replacement internet authentication service (ia...

hello there,  i wonder if guide me approach notes migration between domains in same forest or inter forest migration. regards, swamy   hi, based on research, can use admt migration restructure domains within forest. however, if dc running windows server 2012, admt not sopported @ present. more detailed information, please refer link below: admt guide: migrating , restructuring active directory domains best regards, susie Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

hi all, we have 2 node 2012 r2 std failover cluster csv storage. sql 2014 running role. want create 1 folder share on 1 of csv disk (c:\clusterstorage\data) getting below error. the resources must online on same node operation below link did not helped in this. can let know if expected behavior in scenario ? https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/09fc1434-1c4d-4af1-8ee7-99eaff6fb5d9/error-when-creating-new-share-in-clustered-file-server-the-resources-must-be-online-on-the-same?forum=winserverfiles regards, yes, possible create share on csv using scale out file service role.  cannot done normal file share role.  need understand how resources shared in cluster. csv special case.  not pointing disk when define resources shared csv.  pointing reparse point allows multiple hosts have simultaneous access disk referenced reparse point.  applications have aware of this.  sofs aware of this. when create regular file share, def...

hi, i've made mistake in ip security policy configuration:  created gpo applied "secure server" option.  when applied gpo server, communication broke other machines (now event 4653, ipsec main mode negotiation failed).  in effort restore communication, tried set local security policy on dc, filter applying machine in question, , set filter action "accept unsecured communication, respond using ipsec.  this, however, doesn't work set security association. does know of reasonable way restore communication between these 2 servers? thanks, kevin so, answer pretty obvious. had applied policy single server, didn't have machine talk to.  solution: create local security policy on dc filter machine in question, , set filter action negotiate security.  easy enough once got done. thanks looking, kevin Windows Server ...

hi: we have dual-homed rras server 1 interface facing internet, , connected our internal network. working fine. i tried put wan interface behind firewall in dmz. changed ip of wan interface new dmz address. enabled port 1723 , gre forward on firewall rras server. however, clients outside couldn't connect.  final measure, tried opening ip traffic rras server, still no joy. restarted rras service, , rebooting rras server, didn't either. is there special needs done, when change ip of rras server interface? wan facing interface work nat? thanks, tony no other configuration required on rras server if port forwarding on internet router since have created layer 2 path between rras , router.  now, if have created layer 3 connection between devices, yes, rras server , router need routing tables updated.  doesnt sound based on description case.  continue investigate configuration on router.  can try port forward on port validate can traffic through, on 8...

buenos dias, este tema me ha surgido ya que actualmente estoy iniciandome el algunas labores de administracion de servidores y de redes, por lo cual me gustaria saber cuales son las labores diarias que realiza un adm. de sistemas, adm. de redes y un dba, es decir con que tareas inician sus labores, desde que ingresan su trabajo hasta que terminan  su dia, me imagino que revisar algunos logs, veran algunos pendientes. por favor solicito aquellas personas que se desempeñan adm. de sistemas, adm. de redes o un dba que comenten sus labores diarias asi como algunas recomendaciones esenciales. labores adm. de sistemas  -  - labores adm. de redes  -  - labores de dba  -  - saludos y muchas gracias. orlandop buenos dias orlandop ,  no creo que existan labores preestablecidad, supongo que como todo, cuando administras servidores, mirar logs ver si hay cortes en las lineas, comprobar que los servicios esten up, pero claro, eso es depende, cada administrador de sistemas esta muy orientado su ...

dear team, i have 9 production vms(windows 2003 sp2) in workgroup, per co. guideline have apply password policy on these servers following policy needs change minimum password length = 8 char minimum password age = 1 maximum password age = 60 days number of passwords maintained in history = 20 is password complexity requirement enabled = yes once change these setting in secpol.msc applicable local users. i want these setting not applied on particular users , there way can that.... regards mr vmware mrvmware hi mr vmware, based on research, in workgroup mode, users logon computer have apply password policy has been set on computer. however, can exclude users domain default password policy using fine-grained password policy in domain mode . fine-grained password policy applies windows server 2008 , windows server 2008 r2 , , domain functional level must set windows server 2008 or higher. here link below useful you: ad ds fine-grained pass...

hi all, we achieve following gpo we not send control alt del windows 7 when use vnc remote desktop. we found solution per link http://kb.realvnc.com/questions/102/how+can+i+enable+the+%22software+secure+attention+sequence%22+policy%3f login remote computer domain administrator. click start windows button, select run, type gpmc.msc , press enter. in left section, select desired domain, right-click , choose create gpo in domain, , link here. right-click new gpo , select edit. in left section, please navigate to: computer configuration - administrative templates - windows components - windows logon options in right section, please double-click on disable or enable software secure attention sequence policy , click on enabled. set policy option services. click ok , close group policy object editor. in step 5, cannot find windows logon options, however can find option in local group policy not in domain policy. because of windows server 2...

hi,     new hyper-v virtualization.i have installed window 2008 , hyper-v,i have created guest vm , installed os it.      problem ,          when want install other software on guest vm ,how should that.if inserting pen-drive ,or cd.host vm able access,but guest unable to detect same. what need it.    guest won't see pen drive on host (unless share through network) should able capture physical cd drive. method seems work best use iso file , link cd/dvd drive in guest. bill Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

hello , thanks, please have powershell script create menu options : $objcontextmenu | build-contextmenu -index 0 -text "notepad" -action "c:\windows\notepad.exe" $objcontextmenu | build-contextmenu -index 1 -text "notepad" -action "c:\windows\notepad.exe" $objcontextmenu | build-contextmenu -index 2 -text "help" -action "c:\windows\winhlp32.exe" but need launch function instead of open program this $objcontextmenu | build-contextmenu -index 0 -text "function" -action (i want launch function here when user click menu) any suggestions??? thank you!!!!!!!!!! what build-contextmenu function you're talking about? if it's custom, you'll either need ask author or post link. don't retire technet! - (don't give yet - 12,575+ strong , growing) Windows Server ...

hello guys, my server ad winserver 2008 r2. i have 1 gpo run have configured favorites. i create gpo-2 , link in same o.u, have settings favorites, in gpo set apply group xx. add user in group linked in gpo-2. well, second gpo don't apply , don't know what's happen. might possible conflict between gpo? how identify this? anyone have idea? thanks bunch. > well, second gpo don't apply , don't know what's happen.   "gpresult /h report.html & report.html" - check applied , denied gpos.   martin mal ein gutes buch über gpos lesen? no not evil, if know doing: or bad gpos? , if bothers me - coke bottle design refreshment :)) Windows Server  >  Group Policy ...

seeing lots of lockouts coming thru email from public ip addresses, logon type 8. pso = after 10 failed attempts within 30 minutes account lockout 30 minutes i'm assuming trying hack else's account via webmail, possible? yes, when user logs on iis using iis’s basic authentication mode possible cause. using jiji identitymanager can generate audit reports on iis logon failures , mobile logon failuers . regards, gopi www.jijitechnologies.com Windows Server  >  Directory Services

tengo mac y me conecto un servidor por la aplicación de "microsoft remote desktop" y quiero imprimir localmente con alguna de las impresoras que tengo.....  no encontrado alguna opcion y no la da  espero y me puedan ayudar  saludos!!! hi, thanks posting here. however, english forum. appreciated if can address issue again in english. otherwise, other languages support, please visit http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx . thanks understanding , hope issue resolved soon! best regards. jeremy wu technet community support Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop clients

on 2008 r2: have 100gb dynamic vhd 10gb used inside vm (so vhd 10gb), , took snapshot, created 50gb file inside vm. deleted 50gb file inside vm, had 10gb being reported used in vm again, deleted , merged snapshot. end 60gb dynamic vhd after merge, or 10gb? i understand best practices or stated maximum space required merge being 2x of avhd, curious how works in experience or "under hood". i'm planning merge weekend similar scenario above - logfile grew on 200gb, deleted it, , wanted know if grow vhd ~200gb, or if it's unlikely to. thanks thoughts.  snapshots / checkpoints use differencing disks under hood. differencing disks block based technology mimic physical disk block style layout - there technically no relationship between size of differencing disk , resulting size of merged disk. in vast majority of cases merge result in larger root disk - due fact more files added replaced. and, differencing disks dynamic.  means grow on write, not shrink on ...

has managed dhcpv6 on windows server 2008 r2 working? options 23 , 24 set on dhcp server , options flag has been set on our router.  if @ server statistics ipv6 there numerous solicits dhcp server doesn't appear reply.   does have ideas?   thanks, daniel  hi tiger li, apologies for delay - working. the dhcp server serving multiple vlans/subnets , dhcp relaying carried out our core routers.  the ipv4 part of dhcp has been working 2 years. in end problem fixed creating ipv6 scope 1 of subnets unauthorising and reauthorising server.  the dhcp server began working in both stateful and stateless modes. the key thing appears in our case ipv6 scope needed exist during unauth/reauth server process dhcp server start responding requests.    thanks help regards, daniel Windows Server ...

hi, want upgrade fresh install of windows 10 on ssd when releases.  i not have ssd, 1 hdd.  this means physically install brand new ssd before windows 10 install. my question is, steps need make sure end ssd fresh install boot drive?  what need concerned regards old hdd?   thank you. i assume want upgrade hdd ssd after fresh windows 10 install. if pc desktop, suggest clone hdd ssd free backup , restore software , such aomei backupper, long ssd have enough space data on hdd. if ssd not have space, can slim hdd removing data storage device or use system clone migrate operating system(os) ssd instead. if have laptop, there workaround clone hard drive ssd backupper, tobackup hard disk external usb drive , boot laptop bootable media created backupper restore backup image of hdd ssd.  Windows 10 Insider Preview  >  ...

hello everyone, met issue "load specific theme" win7. i set gpo correctly, use new user logon machine, , user can policy, cannot load theme, load " unsaved theme". i patched hotfix client (kb/980628), still doesn't work. any suggestions issue? ps: didn't setup "wallpaper" clients, "theme" hello chris, by default, theme files located/installed in %userprofile%\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\themes default folder. when you specify theme file path using load specific theme setting, you need modify default path in *.theme file, otherwise, you see "unsaved theme" loaded in current theme, following example shows: =================================== [theme] displayname=bing brandimage=\\server\sharefolder\bing\bing.png [control panel\desktop] wallpaper=\\server\sharefolder\bing\desktopbackground\0.jpg tilewallpaper=0 wallpaperstyle=10 pattern= if the theme files include multipl...

hi have winfast tv card on pc using win home server2008.. anyways before install had 4x partitions on pc had lost , knew going lose... whs installed cant tv card working... have tried many ways partition hard disk have can install xp on & still use tv card, nothing works... wondering if had advice on either getting tv card work or partitioning whs dual boot... all other pc's, link whs don't have size or speed run tv card moving tv card pc out of question.... can shed light on problem...  huss hi huss,   it appears question related windows home server.   for quick , accurate answers questions, it's advisable place them in 1 of windows home server forum.   windows home server forum: http://social.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/windowshomeserver/   hope issue can resolved soon. david shen - msft Windows Server  >  ...

hello, i've begun using powershell commands query active directory, i'm looking old security groups i can remove.  this command gives me listing of security groups in ad: get-adgroup -filter {groupcategory -eq "security"} i'd modify command give me list of groups created before date.  know information tracked because if open properties of security group in ad can see follow 2 fields applicable: whenchanged whencreated does know how output of security groups create prior december 1st 2005? get - adgroup - filter {groupcategory -eq "security" } - properties whencreated | ? { $_ .whencreated -le $(get - date '1.1.2005' )} Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell ...

i have question on storages on hyper-v. we have san storage on our company , installed hyper-v on 1 server. my question happen storage disk on server machine itself? will still see , use way see san storage? can hyper-v install guess os on direct attached storage? hi, yes of course can use local storage vms. configure disks , storage http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc742412.aspx vms running on direct attached storage not highly available. for cluster better use shared san storage. failover clustering hardware requirements , storage options http://technet.microsoft.com/de-de/library/jj612869.aspx hope helps regards sebastian Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

i use win2008r2. i know how revert winrm qc ( mean roll , go original configuration before excuting winrm qc) . hi, there no individual back-out command, need know configuration before , execute individual commands revert config, example (untested): sc config "winrm" start= demand winrm delete winrm/config/listener?address=*+transport=http netsh firewall delete portopening tcp 80 "windows remote management" a page winrm quickconfig here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa384372(v=vs.85).aspx hope helps! Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

i copied data 2003 server 2008 r2 server robocopy , installed file services , windows search service roles. when search search 4 (xp) network share, cannot find files ? when open file, not found , close without saving , changing - file found ? there attribute ? yesterday tried change folders name, create new folder old name , copied files new folder -> files indexed , found ! i have done rebuid many times , removed roles , installed again. there 190 000 files indexed. harri i think, got working yesterday ! i removed virusscanner, rebuilt index , installed virusscanner back. harri Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

hello! if me couple of questions in making best choice constructing private cloud? first of all, let me describe our setup: i have 2 x node ibm system x 3550 m4 servers and directly attached via fib er them ibm v3700 storage (no fiber switch). the software have bunch of windows server 2012 standard licenses. now want create proper private cloud of this. guest cluster of vms, on need put workload sql server, file server, , proprietary services. after making bunch of tests, encountered couple of problems if advice on them nice: 1) far understand, if use server 2012 vm hosting nodes, put vms system drives on csv volume (for seamless live migration) and guest cluster shared storage i'm stuck iscsi , right? due not having fiber switch can't create virtual fibre adapter, , can't use csv ability appeared in server 2012 r2. so question is, there performance tricks , tips scenario? because in vm's have sort of poor io perfomance - 30/40mbps writing...

we currently run wsus 3.2.7600 on windows server 2003 r2 32-bit standard edition (75 clients) and be retiring server next year. plan to install wsus onto new 64-bit windows server 2012 vm. there tech doc outlines steps migrating wsus new server? thanks hank vare just confirm our scenario supported. running: windows server 2003 r2 sp2 (article doesn't specify r2) wsus v.3.2.7600.226 (not sure if sp2 stated in article) no, first need install kb2734608 or later wsus v3.2.7600.226 machine, , acceptable migration. given you're wsus sitting on ws2003 server, let's consider how old installation begin with. should give serious though whether *migrating* server right decision, opposed installing *new* server side-by-side, , abandoning old one. but if decided migrate server, alternative convoluted, poorly written, , never successful "migration guide" offered above, suggest use built-in replication of wsus replicate server. ...

we testing microsoft ras vpn connectivity replace our old cisco vpn. far working hoped , looking @ 1 final piece has stumped. server vm 3 nics, outside nic, inside nic , vendors nic. when our internal users vpn in, want anchor them internal users subnet using inside nic. working fine now, when our vendors need vpn in, want anchor them differnet ip subnet on nic 3 of the ras server. documentation seems indicate possible, haven't been able find setting need to make pull off. any suggestions? denny Windows Server  >  Security

hello, i've been having problem since last week , it's happen several times since. @ random times users lose connection file server (deployed gpo), outlook loses connection exchange, login workstations , servers takes long time. after period of time starts working again if nothing had happened. it's important mention while issue going on workstations , servers don't lose internet , can ping , resolve dns every server on network. discards issue being network connectivity. these aspects we're having trouble authentication based  so has lead me believe issue has our domain controller. have 3 windows 2008 r2 domain controllers, oly 1 being primary dc. have checked logs on 3 of them , there no clue happening. have checked dns on 3 , it's fine. i've checked dfs replication , it's working fine. activated userenvlog on workstation in hopes of finding clue don't understand on log. i uploaded userenvlog skydrive. here link:  http://sdrv.ms/x50heb i...

i'm trying write (or record) macro in word (office 2011 mac). macro opens template i've made has letterhead on it.  the code have is: sub stationery() '      documents.add template:="/users/dan/library/application support/microsoft/office/user templates/markovitzconsultingstationery.dotx" end sub when run macro, error saying "run-time error 4198" can help? surely can't difficult! many thanks, dan hi, the macro runs successfully in word 2013 environment. please try copy .dotx template location, , change path in macro different path. run macro again check result. in addition, since forum general questions , feedback related word windows, it's better post question forum mac: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/mac/forum/macword?tab=threads the reason why recommend posting appropriately qualified pool of respondents, , other partners read forums regularly can either share knowledge or learn interaction us. thank u...

can verify correct process stop certificate errors.  rds 2012 r2 deployment following.  1 server broker web , gateway roles installed.  3 session hosts.  domain .local want stop certificate errors. have certificate gateway/broker/web server gateway.xxx.com  have had @ change published fqdn server 2012 or 2012 r2 rds deployment script https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/change-published-fqdn-for-2a029b80 do need run script on the gateway/broker/web server , stop mismatch errors fro session hosts? thanks does sso not work on less have xp clients , 8.1 not available them.  hi, to support older clients need have wildcard certificate set on rdp-tcp listener on rdsh servers.  must import certificate , private key local computer\personal store on each rdsh server, , use wmi set certificate.  below command should run on each rdsh in elevated command prompt after have imported certificate , private ke...

hi, i have come across unusual problem.  folder redirection implemented few months ago number of folders redirected following settings: redirect everyones folder same location create folder each user under root path \\server\homefolders it has worked flawlessly in recent weeks when create new users, of them experience problem.  folder redirection fails consistently user 502 access denied.  isn't unusual bit.  unusual bit - message is: failed apply policy , redirect folder "documents" "\\fileserver\homefolders\ joe.bloggs \documents". redirection options=0x1001. the following error occurred: "failed build list of regular subdirectories under "\\fileserver\homefolders\ jane.doe \documents".". error details: "access denied. ". yes reason knows should redirecting to, attempts redirect elses home folder location.  i've substituted server name , user names security name equivalent jane.d...

after doing lot benchmarking on windows 10 build 10049 on average windows 10 slower windows 8.1 in pcmark 8 home accelerated .75 % slower homeconventional .9 % slower work accelerated 2.0 20.19% slower work conventional 2.0 1.41% slower creative accelerated 7.82% slower creative conventional 4.53% slower then web browser firefox 37 11.62% slower chrome 7.9% slower internet explorer 3.74% slowerand spartan compared ie 11 2.3% slower   windows10 build 10049 on average 58 seconds faster on conventional hard drives , ssd 9 second their 4 machines tested 1 esxi 6 server. 2 amd based machines , 2 intel core 2. 2 of computer amd gpu based , other nvidia based image  i can other benchmark pcmark 8 seemed rounded average usage .  browser test done futuremark peacekeeper. , spartan failed couple of html 5  test. ie did while. hope more fine tuning spartan pass html 5 testing. little faster slowest browser compared others in test.  if browser test better , ...

i have alerting program can run batch file if trigger condition met.  use batch file run ps script.  because there logins involved, saved password local text file.  use get-content , convert text file secure string (convertto-securestring); this: $pwd = get-content d:\bat\pwd.txt | convertto-securestring $pwd2 = [runtime.interopservices.marshal]::ptrtostringauto([runtime.interopservices.marshal]::securestringtobstr($pwd)) later on call exe has parameter password (-password $pwd2). when run batch file command prompt executes ps script correctly.  hangs @ first line uses decrypted password when triggered through alerting program.  can tell because of what's showing in task manager (i can kill exe process requires password , script continue).  if remove ecrypted password process , use clear text string (what wanted avoid in first place), works.  any ideas why password encrypt/decrypt might not work through batch file?  main thing...

we having file open access issue on our development dfs environment. have dfssrv1 , dfssrv2 on domain.local. our dfs namespace domain namespace not standalone. under covers there share \\domain.local\environment\data\images, storybooks, content, uploads, diagnostics. each of folders or folders under 1 of other folders possibly folder target. in case particular environment accessed through domain dfs share \\domain.local\environment\data..... , having issues updating data in dfs share. error while trying edit files "because being used process". there way see has files open on through dfs share or have go file server hosting target of folder dfs displaying on dfs share. thanks, bg antioch/cm hi, in open files, should provide user name locked file. , use mmc - shared folders snap-in connect target file server close open file. meanwhile, file locking caused application such security program. test tool "handle.exe" on target server see if help. http:/...

hi, i wonder if it's possible schedule a job to mark , run rule in wsus , unmark rule again after rule has been run? today have manually check the checkbox run rule , uncheck checkbox @ end of month on of our wsus servers. we want install patches , reboot servers once month... regards roger hello tip: http://learn-powershell.net/2011/01/29/poshwsus-v1-1-is-available/ sorry english Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

enterprise subordinate ca cannot publish http location in certificate extensions. guessing iis issue. i not sure why happening becuase iis working fine otherwise , pkiview shows no issue downloading crl , crts manually published to http location, when try publish new crl message: "the directory name invalid. 0x8007010b (win32/http: 267)" i should enterprise subordinate ca acting webserver hosting certs maybe there conflict between default certsvr website , cdp distribution site? publishing works default extensions prior adding extensions in script: ::declare configuration nc certutil -setreg ca\dsconfigdn cn=configuration,dc=lab,dc=com ::define crl publication intervals certutil -setreg ca\crlperiodunits 3 certutil -setreg ca\crlperiod "days" certutil -setreg ca\crldeltaperiodunits 12 certutil -setreg ca\crldeltaperiod "hours" ::apply required cdp extension urls certutil -setreg ca\crlpublicationurls "65:%systemdrive%\certenroll\...

i'm looking way add large numbers subnets ipsec rule. want setup group of ip subnets in filter e.g. china , block ip's ipseccmd gives me 100 before line long i'm looking in order of 1000's of subnets. if run command second time old filters removed , new ones added ca't append them running multiple times. there  way can this? if create large ban list run in order of 10,000 subnets have significant impact on performance? assume ip lookup rapid operation when in numeric form. have database on 100,000 don't want have build own packet filter if can avoid it. hi, if have windows server 2008 or windows vista, may try "netsh advfirewall firewall". reference: how use "netsh advfirewall firewall" context instead of "netsh firewall" context control windows firewall behavior in windows server 2008 , in windows vista http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947709 if you’re using windows xp or windows server 2003, can try  netsh firewall...

microsoft maintains list of recommended hyper-v hotfixes in -for example- articles these: https://support.microsoft.com/nl-nl/kb/3135020 my question is: need install these updates on both hypervisor machine , guest machines run on it? an additional question: hurt if approve these updates servers don't run hyper-v (machines os direct on metal). i can not find answer rather simple question anywhere, hope can provide guidance on this. mdeb - microsoft partner - mcitp & computer enthousiast " my question is: need install these updates on both hypervisor machine , guest machines run on it? " when @ details many (most) of patches listed, find of them not hyper-v specific.  in other words, general patches should applied windows environment, important applied hyper-v hosts @ minimum. generally speaking, microsoft releasing patches should applied systems can applied.  timing of when apply them you, recommended apply them possible.  security fixes ...

when add vm server's high availability using wizard in failover cluster manager. add under first server add instead off in top section individually roles ( see screenshot ) ignore partially runnin g, 1 vm in off state. screenshot http://i57.tinypic.com/2wgt6p0.jpg from see of other sample setups isn't normal , appear individually under roles , can't migrate individual serves node.    the server setup 2x server, 1 san csv, , setup failover cluster.  are 2 paths configured mpio? curious how created vms?  did use method? . : | : . : | : . tim Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)