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i have small hyper-v server running 4 guests vm. is there backup software installable on host server , able to backup full server (including vm) in 1 shot features: - vss support (1 vm running sql server , 1 sbs server exchange running) - recovery point browser (to recover individual files in specific snapshot) - bare metal recovery (for host server in case of disaster) i found r1soft cdp 3.0 advanced seem have features expensive: host license $499, agent license $699 !!!! thank support   hi! microsoft dpm (data protection manager) can that. you need purchase standard client license every vm or physical server wish protect @ the file level. you need purchase enterprise license protect host , vm's taking child partition snapshot backups of vhd's @ host level. vm's backed host can browsed , can perform item level restores way. however, best protection of sql , exchange databases, should install standard client inside vm's well.   http://ww...

hi all, i facing general network error dbnetlib exception in windows server 2008 when try connect server client machine after client machine ideal 5 minutes how resolve it???? urgent please... hi,     can let me know more detail description on issue can give you’re exact suggestion?   meanwhile, if can find event log related issue, please post including event id.       thanks. Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

hey guys, so made script takes pre-defined list of software ($junk) contained in out standard image , compares function's output ($inq). resulting output list of software not defined in $junk. part works beautifully. few entries making in through , not sure why other 90% of $junk array gone. function get-remoteprogram {...} $computer = "" $computer = read-host "enter device prefield" get-remoteprogram -computername $computer | select -property programname | ft -hidetableheaders | out-file "c:\temp\file-out.txt" $inq = @(get-content "c:\temp\file-out.txt") $junk = @(get-content "\\networkpath\pre-field.txt") $inq | {$junk -notcontains $_} | sort -unique the looks little this: take winzip 20.0. can see listed in both files, 1 of few programs making through. any recommendations? plot twist: seems have way made original pre-field.txt file ($junk). copied output powershell window , pasted te...

hi guys, i have 3 organizations windows 2003 server , many clients (win xp/win 7). created new gpo set active wallpaper ou , set there html file wallpaper. it’s works excellent on win xp clients, in win 7 clients recieved black wallpaper instead. tried set jpg\bpm wallpaper check gpo – , it’s work great on win xp , win 7 both ! the problem html wallpaper in win 7 clients. someone have idea? thank ! hi, i don't think help, http://support.microsoft.com/kb/977944/en-us since understanding may trying use active desktop supported in windows xp , not 7. regards, denis cooper mcitp ea - mct help keep forums tidy, if has helped please mark answer blog: http://www.windows-support.co.uk   twitter:    linkedin: Windows Server  >  Group Policy ...

hey all, in advance help! recently, had admin leave , checking out rfailover cluster had set up.  realized had set clusters failover ip address local subnet, forgotten change new subnet when moved it.  consequently, when going clustering management, ip shows being offline.  question is, when change ip address valid subnet ip, happen cluster?  need reboot nodes?  of current hyperv machines lose connectivity, briefly? anyone had before? hi cdshriver, as ressource offline, nothing happen. no reboot required can directly "try" bring ressource online. ressource exaclty offline ? cluster core ip ? no danger hyper-v communication, again ressource offline ;-) regards ramazan   Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering) ...

tengo un servidor windows 2003 que es el encargado del dhcp, el tema es que la empresa esta divida geograficamente en varios lugar dentro de la ciudad. el problema es que note que persona en lugares donde no hay control llevan sus netbook personales y la conectan la red de la empresa. como puedo hacer para denegar esta maquina el dhcp, no quiero que les de ip y podes conectar solo maquina que yo habilite. puede ser por mac pero tengo 30 direcciones  para ofrecer y 50 equipos rotativos. espero sus comentarios. saludos.     jcas hola, desde mi punto de vista tienes dos opciones, 1.- ampliar el rango de direcciones 50 y hacer una reserva para cada una de las ips para cada una de las mac de cada equipo de manera que el pool del dhcp este reservado al 100% . paralelamente puedes implementar dhcp callout de manera que estableces una lista de macs autorizadas y cuaquier equipo fuera de esa lista no obtiene una ip del dhcp, no obstante eso no evita q...

got question cluster experts out there.  1 of colleagues saw disk space have on quorum drive , decided move data in there.  know quorum drive should used config database , nothing else, happen if failover now?  if need bring clustered disks offline , bring online fail now?  nothing happen. disk other disk in environment. the real risk if run out of space on quorum disk, you'll wind killing cluster. hope helps. visit blog multi-site clustering - http://msmvps.com/blogs/jtoner Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)

hi all, a handful of our users here @ office (the 3 or out-of-domain workstations) having issues printing medical billing program use. actual printing fine, when pdf writer selected, prints physical printer instead. writer in question cute pdf , adobe acrobat. this happened me when tried using remote desktop app computer (in domain) has since stopped. hi, regarding issue, please refer following suggestions: 1. try log server physically administrator , lock computer using ctrl+alt+del test. 2. third party applications may encounter compatibility issues in multi-user environment. please try re-install applications under rd-install mode. article reference: install programs on rd session host server https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc742815.aspx besides, since issue more related cute pdf , adobe acrobat. please contact cute pdf , adobe acrobat support. believe better assistance there. best regards, alvin wang please remember mark repli...

hi guys, can fsrm run report showing user has used how many percentage of quota? i have setup soft quota folder. , users have alreay exceeded quota. if enable disk quota can view percentage user have used of limit. 110%. i tried run several kinds of fsrm report seems there not 1 this? if run report select quota usage option, show overall usage of quota administrator account under it.  thanks!! weicong888 hi, could enable email notification of disk quota? send email both user , admin default , exact user email. technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our support, please contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

big picture objective : trying create wsfc cluster sql server across 2 virtual machines running windows server 2012 r2. both of these vms part of same domain. issue: creating new cluster (using new-cluster cmdlet through powershell) fails. because domain user using when trying create cluster not have permissions create computer objects in ad ds. attempt @ resolving issue : i'm following instructions on following page prestage cluster objects in ad domain services: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn466519.aspx problem : instructions call creating ad objects using ad ds tools, installed remote server administration tools. however, don't see option create new objects (see screenshot below): http://i.imgur.com/ijvsakh.png notes: - not have access domain controller. however, have access domain user account. however, domain user account cannot rdp of vms on cluster going configured. summary: how can create new ad objects in non-domain-controller machine? ...

we using gpo's to send application xp machines.  the issue runs everytime a new user logs machine.  there way push item installs once , ready users when other users login dows not take several minutes load applications? thanks,  howdie! push application per machine rather per user. makes package install once , available users log on machine. cheers, florian microsoft mvp - group policy (http://www.frickelsoft.net/blog) Windows Server  >  Group Policy

hi everyone, i use windows server 2012 environment, have installed 1 server has rd session host, rd session broker. decided add 1 more server collection. installed same roles new server when click add rd session host servers cannot see new server,how can add second , third servers existing collection? in advance. hi  im no expert myself started experimenting rds myself, i noticed had add of rd session host servers server pool of each other  in dashboard -"add other servers manage" -  add other rd sessions hosts  than when try add new server collection see new servers  Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

when exporting vm server 2008 sp2 machine, have export local drive.  when put in networked path continually "unable create folder" error.  full proccess export local drive, copy networked drive (which machine import on), import locally.  using admin/domainadmin account.  hyper-v capable of exprting directly machine? hi,   you can refer to:   exporting hyper-v vms on network http://blogs.technet.com/enterprise_admin/archive/2009/11/02/exporting-hyper-v-vms-over-the-network.aspx     best regards, vincent hu   Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

hi,   is there way know if output of command been logged log file or on host window?   based on info can decide print info on log , on window.   regards, harsha not sure if understand requirement answer depends. depends on cmdlet use. get-command -verb out list out output related commands. example, out-host sends output command line , out-file sends same file. similarly, get-command -verb write. let me know if isn't looking for. ravikanth http://www.ravichaganti.com/blog twitter: @ravikanth powershell 2.0 remoting - ebook Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

if have txt directory name , date eliminate modify script? folder.txt foldera 60 folderb 40 foreach ($path in (get-content "folders.txt")) {     get-childitem $path -recurse  |          where-object { $_.creationtime -lt (get-date).adddays(-time) -and (!($_.psiscontainer))} |              remove-item -verbose | out-file .\myfile.txt  } hithorelpoderoso, please try script below: $folders = import-csv -path .\folder.txt -header 'path','intervalindays' foreach ($folder in $folders) { get-childitem -path $folder.path -recurse | where-object {$_.creationtime -lt (get-date).adddays(-$($folder.intervalindays))} | remove-item -whatif } if there else regarding issue, please feel free post back. best regards, anna wang Windows Server  > ...

i'm not sure how background should add question.  i'll start short version , go there.  have new xp box connected wsus.  showing 249 required updates on wsus.  of had previous approvals, did not 70 updates offered pc.  did not want updates @ going new box put own group , removed approvals on updates computers.  so, there still 25  updates being offered pc.  when run report on needed updates box, 25 show "install" in report though updates have not been approved new group.  remainder of 249 needed listed "not approved" expected.  try keep them being offered, removed approvals on 249 updates shown box.  of updates show not approved in updates list still 25 show "install" in report new box.  have looked @ approvals on several (but not all) , verified there no approvals shown. what's causing these updates applied box when have no approvals?  can fix it? regards, dale well, figured out little bit more. updates being offered unexpectedly h...

hello, this respect rodc setup in remote site, have installed rodc in remote site (without credential caching) administration done central site. also installed rodc pack kb944043 v5 on clients , windows 2003 servers, situation whenever nltest of client\server n remote site it still pointing the windows 2003 servers instead of rodc , later i set registry value (autositecoverage 0) fixed issue of 2003 servers nltest the the central 2008 servers writable dc's showing up. ideally should nltest show site \ dc client member of ?? as there no credential caching when rodc forwarding authentication requests writable dc there slow response in logon process provided wan up. -shravan  rodc's can communnicate rodc's 2008 or greater.  unless dc taxed , can't respond within given time frame (iirc several seconds) outside of own site.  guess isn't case you. there multiple tests within nltest return dc's, should able test specific site within domain...

hi, each user should assigned 1 gb of ram, independent of , how many programs using @ same time. possible create such ressource assignation policy without specifications of processes or applications? hi, you create new recourse allocate policy in recourse manager per user. example, create process matching criterion applies management applicationiexplore.exewhen run user administrator.but can't want.i'd suggest use bulit-in " equal_per_user " policy.when equal_per_user resource allocation policy managing system, processes grouped according user account running them, , each of these process groups given equal treatment. example, if 4 users running processes on server, each user allocated 25 percent of system resources complete processes. user running single application allocated same resources user running several applications. policy useful application servers. best regards cartman please remember mark replies answe...

ps v2 server 2008 r2 i have few mirrored drives on servers want monitor.  i use software mirror disk management create. in past, have had check health of mirror manually , in 1 case mirror had been broken time without notice.  good thing other drive kept working! is there ps method can check health of mirror?  in disk management see columns layout = mirror , status = healthy..., don't know how access these fields ps using either get-wmiobject win32_logicaldisk or get-psdisk. any ideas? rick $info = "list volume" | diskpart | ? {$_ -match "mirror"} volume ### ltr label fs type size status info -- -- -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- - -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- volume 0 d data ntfs mirror 50 gb healthy rd Windows Server  >  ...

hi - 2012r2 rds farm, have configured deployment use upd's user session profiles. finding size of upd growing out of control , consuming space far in excess of actual contents of profile folders. for example user profile has approximately 20mb of files total in folders results in upd size of 1 gb.  added 20 mb of files to a users profile and his upd grew 700 meg.  space inefficiency not acceptable. is there reason massive increase in upd size disparite actual size of data added profie. if can't controlled better i have go standard roaming profiles / folder redirection thanks hi, 1. in session collection properties, maximum size did set upd to? 2. you mentioned adding 20 megabytes of files users profile.  size each 1 of these files added, , how many of them total? 3. size of vhdx file before adding files? 4. how did add files, specifically?  did copy new files using file explorer, or overwrite existing files...

hi we working on procedure restoring our systems further having powercut extends beyond support of our ups.  we have 2 domain controllers dc1 (physical) - dns, dhcp. have configured server (bios) boot automatically when power restored.  dc2 (virtual) - dns. when esx host boots (also boots automatically), server set boot first automatically. each servers primary dns set point @ other.  we trying point if experience powercut lasts few hours out of hours, once power restored , dc1 , dc2 have booted, providing automatic services have started, not need manually intervene , both dc's operational. at moment, when test process rebooting both dc's out of hours, after 10 minutes having restart dns service unable ping servers hostname , both dc's cannot see each other.  should happen? hi, if have understanding, doing these tests on test environments. so did export of virtual dc. right? i saying because long dcs starting , netlogon services running, not...

hi all, i have customer 2012 r2 rdsh farm consisting of: server 1 - connection broker / licensing server 2 - gateway / web servers 3 - ?  - rdsh servers when connecting farm internet explorer 11 connection , redirection rdsh servers works. both internally , externally. however, there bunch of old(er) thin clients old explorer versions (no new firmware available). when logon using browser, user needs login twice. using remote desktop client farm url user able logon, get's connected through server2, receives message: connection denied, because user account not authorized remote login. rdp tries log user on server2 , user has connected through 1 of rdsh servers. is possible create custom rdp file? i've been playing around setting customs options (editing rdp file notepad), i'm not able use rdp file connection. is possible achieve this? thing found following post: http://microsoftplatform.blogspot.nl/2012/04/rd-connection-broker-ha-and-rdp.html t...

in past, there have been on-paper "requirements" , actual requirements. they're not same. notice here ept requirement.  does know if that's true, , if so, in respect?  are prevented installing server in first place, or (perhaps) prevented using hyper-v? incidentally, page, @ least win10 section, isn't intended show actual requirements rather guidelines oems ("this specification not provide compatibility , certification requirements devices , computers run windows 10 or implementation guidance exceptional user experiences. microsoft provide guidance in other documents @ later date."). that makes me wonder if same true of server section. computers run windows server 2016 require 64-bit 1.4 ghz or faster processor or soc meets following requirements: -compatible x64 instruction set. -supports nx , dep. -supports cmpxchg16b, lahf/sahf, , prefetchw. -supports second level address translation (ept or npt).   hi rseiler, >> i...

i have interesting , unique situation here i'd hear opinion on. first, background information: i run small business focuses on building custom computers, workstations , servers. not provide business/enterprise software related services , instead focus on hardware, though have server/networking related knowledge , experience, limited deployment of simple, smaller scaled , non mission critical setups. the challenge: a small business owner approached me after purchasing 2 office computers replace aging slow ones. told me office server in urgent need of replacement because hardware dying , problematic, , software buggy , possibly malware-infected. told him sure can build one, wanted all-in-one solution includes both server , software migration since apparently unhappy guy , want fresh restart. took deeper current setup , here's found: he has 2 computers (employee workstations) plus 1 server in office.  his employees' job involves exchanging emails clients , a...

hi all have issue here.  1 of our guys enabled firewall on server in remote location the problem domain controller , person set it @ remote site enabled firewall , forgot configure - default , nobody there locally (especially trust) configuring. any ideas on how can on thing us? no ilo or that hi mike.wells, if can publish gpo, can refer following read publish firewall disable gpo on computer can remote manage it. disable firewall on users using group policy in server 2008 http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/aeee7acd-62c1-4745-9d53-ad3ab5cf6fed/disable-firewall-on-users-using-group-policy-in-server-2008 i’m glad of you! we trying better understand customer views on social support experience, participation in interview project appreciated if have time. helping make community forums great place. Windows Server ...

hi, i having 8 node cluster windows 2008 r2 datacenter edition, running script create csv disks. had encountered the blus scrren dump on host. i have analyze memory dump , shows below details microsoft (r) windows debugger version 6.11.0001.404 amd64 copyright (c) microsoft corporation. rights reserved. loading dump file [c:\users\administrator.whqldcrtp\desktop\memory.dmp] kernel summary dump file: kernel address space available symbol search path is: srv*c:\websymbols* http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols executable search path is: windows 7 kernel version 7600 mp (16 procs) free x64 product: server, suite: terminalserver datacenter singleuserts built by: 7600.16385.amd64fre.win7_rtm.090713-1255 machine name: kernel base = 0xfffff800`01e19000 psloadedmodulelist = 0xfffff800`02056e50 debug session time: wed oct 12 10:28:22.889 2011 (gmt-7) system uptime: 0 days 6:22:40.045 loading kernel symbols ................................................

i trying automate enrolling users lync.  the query finds users not lync enabled , gets data user.  $nolync = get-csaduser -ldapfilter "employeenumber=primary" -ou "ou=users,dc=domain,dc=com" | where-object {$_.enabled -eq $null} so query finds users in users ou of account type primary , not lync enabled.  for user enrolled in lync need telephonenumber attribute not contain periods.  however due how user accounts provisioned, telephone number contain 111.222.3333.   i need telephonenumber attribute users in $nolync have value 111222333 so in short need query (as did above) go through each user , remove periods telphonenumber attribute, after done, can @ $nolync , see origional query expetion telephonenumber attribute contain no periods or special characters.   help appreciated.   sure. $nolync = get-csaduser -ldapfilter "employeenumber=primary" -ou "ou=users,dc=domain,dc=com" | where-obje...

is possible "shadow" rdp session connected hyper-v vm through parent?   for example, if student uses vmconnect or scvmm connect console of vm, can teacher shadow rdp session student? thanks info! shane hi shane as stated before : cannot "shadow" vmconnect session. need use third party software based on rdp ( 1 mentioned : webrdp ) or write own interface vm console. if post helpful, please mark such ________________________________________ alessandro cardoso mvp | microsoft heroes | mct blog: http://virtualisationandmanagement.wordpress.com http://virtualizacaoegerenciamento.wordpress.com Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

hello,      i ask if somebody's there me:      i php developer stuttgart, germany.      in php web application want edit text files using php code. these files created once (by me), exist before php application used web user. my php code reads out text files , other text files' contents changed.   in developer's environment (windows xp, xampp) works fine. so i'm sure code ok.   but productive system ist windows server system (windows 2008 r2 , internet information services). and here doesn't work! text files' contents aren't changed.   i know on windows based webserver systems have change folders security settings (what mean: folders text files placed). must give iis system user (in past it's name iusr..., named otherwise) additional rights, can change folders content.    i did. doesn't work.   some years ago when used windows server 2003 solution worked. ...

any suggestions guys? created following groups per http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverwsus/thread/0752819f-8895-40d4-962f-9391b24b305a/: 1.       sqlserver2005msfteuser$ servername $microsoft##ssee 2.       sqlserver2005mssqluser$ servername $microsoft##ssee but im having error: 2012-07-24 12:27:31  success   mwussetup          detected setup launched through server manager 2012-07-24 12:27:32  success   mwussetup          validating pre-requisites... 2012-07-24 12:27:32  error     mwussetup          failed determine if higher version of wsus installed. assuming not... (error 0x80070002: system cannot find file specified.) 2012-07-24 12:27:32  error     mwussetup   ...

hello, the following code created import list of email addresses , search domains account, email address. there 5 child domains , accounts can within of them. $path="u:\scripts\powershell\email\test" $filename="email.txt" $data = @() ##container object $objforest = [system.directoryservices.activedirectory.forest]::getcurrentforest() $domainlist = @($objforest.domains | select-object name) $domains = $domainlist | foreach {$_.name} $staffemails=get-childitem $path\$filename | foreach-object {import-csv $_} foreach($staffemail in $staffemails) { foreach($domain in $domains) { $data += get-aduser -server $domain -filter {(emailaddress -like $staffemail)} -properties name | select name,emailaddress } } $data | export-csv $path\result.csv -notypeinformation i running issues trying query data within nested loops: get-aduser : invalid type 'system.management.automation.pscustomobject'. parameter name: mail @ u:\scripts\...

i'm working system center configuration manager (sccm), , i'm trying create maintenance window using powershell , wmi.  the sccm sdk shows how via c#, helpful.  but 1 of steps create temporary wmi embedded object, never gets instantiated on own.  how done in powershell? i'm familiar creating wmi objects via set-wmiinstance, example follows: $hashobj = @{ 'name'=$collectionname ; 'ownedbythissite'='true' } $coll = set-wmiinstance -namespace $cmnamespace -class sms_collection -arguments $hashobj this creates standalone object.  however, i'm trying create "sms_servicewindow" wmi object embedded "sms_collectionsettings" wmi instance. for example, in configmgr site have there several sms_collectionsettings instances in wmi, , have embedded sms_servicewindow objects, if enumerate instances of "sms_servicewindow" class nothing returned -- don't exist standalone objects, embedded objects. i...

working character counts in word 2013 document shows count of 88,000 example when right click on same word document , @ details under file properties shows 87,328 example.  below using a real document showing discrepancy  inside word 2013 character count  next pic shows right click file property details of same document interesting quesion:) in theory, character count in windows explorer gets same result characters(no spaces) value in word count. however, operational definitions of how count words can occur (namely, "counts as" word, , words "don't count" toward total) similar but different. different word counting programs may give varying results, depending on text segmentation rule details, , on whether words outside main text (such footnotes, endnotes, or hidden text) counted. in story, character count in windows explorer(28877) is lower result in word count (27286). it's difficult me figure out ...

hi, i have access client's machine's system drive (\\nodename\c$), cannot remote desktop on machine. find out network drives has mapped and/or in past. information conveniently stored somewhere on system drive? (winxp) thanks in advance. -harry hi harry,   thanks posting.   please note drive mapping information stored in registry, under location @ hkey_users\user\network   we cannot find mapping information on system drive. give situation, if can access remote client system drive, cannot know drive has been mapped. design. understanding highly appreciated.     best regards, aiden Windows Server  >  Server Manager

i inherited network.  servers run 2003 @ 2000 sp2 functional level. i have domain controller wish demote to a member server.  hosts our sql server backend , there no reason a dc.   here's problem.  the dc in quiestion hosts certificate authority.  have small network , don't have need certificates.  time i've found use 1 when log onto our firewall; shut down for week , no 1 missed it. can remove ca, demote dc, , resintall ca?  i've gathered it's better ca's on non dc servers. thanks.   hi,   to demote domain controller hosting certificate authority, need perform following steps:   1.     backup ca. 2.     uninstall ca. 3.     demote dc. 4.     install ca backup.   i’ve included following articles reference:   back certification authority http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc737405.aspx   howto: move certificate authority new server running on domain controller. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555012   how move certific...

i trying install terminal service friend @ store. server 2008 installed , have installed active directory , domain services 1 of roles. has 2 computers in store , 2 branches, each 1 computer. how add 2 outside computers active directory in order them used terminal service??? do have add them active directory , domain service in order connect terminal service?? here diagram of how network looks like i working on server set friend has 3 different stores. don't have access centralize inventory, purchased quickbooks enterprise solutions. talked quickbooks in best way centralizes company file 2 branches (the 2 server not at) can connect main store server at. i've installed server 2008 enterprise. don't have domain, using workgroup. install terminal service server prompts me need in domain. create one. run more trouble.they want add 2 other computers outside network. not on domain nor on users , groups, ( 2 xp computers connected directly internet @ remote stores) h...

hi, planning migrate data , file share a 2003 server use file server to 2008r2. is possible set dfs replication and replicate them 2003 server new 2008r2 server? not sure if it's possible between these editions. and if dfs replication not available, second best going "xcopy" and "permcopy" comand copy data , file share? i checked several threads not quite sure of answer. any tips helpful. environment: single domain, osver. windows server 2003 sp1 ssmh hi, 1. dfsr between windows 2003 sp1 , windows 2008 r2 not supported. 2. permcopy not work on windows 2008 r2. export registry key: system\currentcontrolset\services\lanmanserver\shares and import target server if paths of shares not changed -- if paths changed, need midify registry key before import. 3. fsmt not option , dfsr not available, robocopy method migrate data. technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our support, please contact ...

i spent weekend building server 1tb vm image of old server. i'm curious using windows software raid break anything. want mirror drive holds image.  when start warns if convert dynamic partition not able boot operation system partition. understand way hyperv , vm's shoudn't matter right ? thanks.   hi! yes, should able convert basic disk dynamic without modifying data stored on it. i make sure vm turned off before performing conversion operations on physical disk, keep turned off while synchronizing mirror first time. i've done myself few times and nothing bad ever happened. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

best way use existing virtual pc images have on windows server 2008 x32. can install hyper - v? the virtual pcapplication not supported on ws 2008. thanks in advnace. windows server 2008 x32 not , never support hyper-v. hyper-v runs on x64. if must stick x32, virtual pc 2007 service pack 1 run fine on windows server 2008. install virtual server 2005 latest version on windows server 2008 , use vmrcplus administer , interact it. if can't install vpc on 2008, there workaround. if seeing warning dialog says vpc isn't supported, ignore it. granted vpc on windows 2008 unsupported, doesn't mean won't work. means can't call microsoft - you'll have through forums. so, i'm answering how can use existing virtual pc images on windows 2008 server x32. if have option install windows 2008 server x64 , enable hyper-v role (requires compatible hardware - virtualization technology , execute disable bit), should migrate vhds vpc hyper-v. if want this, let know. ...

hi all i installed 2 server dl380 g7 failover cluster, work perfect, problem on server have 2 hp nc375t , want team in 4 network team, when setup vm , use 1 of teaming, can't connect network, follow guidance hp install hyper v first install ncu, still can't connect, , if dissolve tam, i'm able setup 1 vm per nic can setup multiple vm on 1 nic, on virtual network manager created external network please help   thank you   hi,   as network teaming provided hardware vendors, may have known, don’t support hyper-v network teaming officially. may contact manufacturer of hardware vendor have more information on compatibility information. may wait other customer's experience sharing on this. understanding.   more information ------------------------- microsoft support policy nic teaming hyper-v http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968703     best regards, vincent hu   ...

can please clarify how volume licensing works in vmware environment (ha\vmotion). keep referring document , having trouble understanding how applies environment. if using standard edition , running on 4 node drs cluster, i.e. vm (guest ose) potentially migrate between 4 physical host servers. each physical host has 4 cpu sockets. how many licenses each vm consume? hi, please check if following link helpful: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/learn-more/brief-server-virtual-environments.aspx besides, licensing related question, consulting dealer may more efficient. best regards. steven lee please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Windows Server  >  Management ...

how debug qos? qos applied not working expected i have several remote locations (several class-c networks in 172.16.0.0/12 network)  i have datacenter @ 10.10.10.0/24 network i have https server in, 10.10.10.1 qos traffic, protocols, limiting 8 kb/s download, no dscp , configured limit downlaods remote 172.16.0.0/12 network. the qos configured using gpedit.msc local policy i have https server in, 10.10.10.99 no qos @ all, unlimited download speed allowed both https servers iis in win2008r2 patched i can download single test.zip file (anonymous auth)  at same speed, no matter server being used. i´ve teste appliying port number , 1 kbps limite, i´m download right @ more 20 kbps (ie, edge) , link 512 kbps satellite link, why important control traffic looks qos not being applied. far know, qos applied sessions, not session or ip, right?  i´ve created new qos using 1 kbps traffic , achieved 64kb/s download rate, delete , re-created policy.. no change. qo...

hi all current environment 2008 r2 same domain functional level. 2 dc's 1 primary other secondary , 5 read only. have mixed os, 2003, 2008 , 2008 r2. want upgrade hardware , @ same time upgrade os 2012. need upgrade our current 2003 standard edition enterprise , remove xp machines.this apparently told. once raise domain functional level 2012, 2003 std , xp machine not work. im trying caution before it. told long install 2012 datacentre on 2 main dc's not have problem. since have 2 main dc's, 1 primary , other secondary appropriate 1 upgrade first. thanks hey bonehead i`ve never heard one, here`s link explains changes , requirements functional level 2012. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh994618.aspx#bkmk_functionallevels reference: windows client , windows server operating systems supported join windows server 2012 domains the following windows client , windows server operating systems supported domain member computers domain control...