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hi, im looking upgrade hyper v lab support clustering , shared storage. have 2 hosts  each 2 ssd drives (one os , 1 vms) i looking @ this: http://www.ebuyer.com/517760-hp-proliant-gen8-g1610t-microserver-712317-421 if take vm ssds out of hosts , add them (id @ buying small os ssd too), performance on iscsi? have gb connectivity between hosts , storage server. all server 2012 r2 btw. any advice appreciated. hi, im looking upgrade hyper v lab support clustering , shared storage. have 2 hosts  each 2 ssd drives (one os , 1 vms) i looking @ this: http://www.ebuyer.com/517760-hp-proliant-gen8-g1610t-microserver-712317-421 if take vm ssds out of hosts , add them (id @ buying small os ssd too), performance on iscsi? have gb connectivity between hosts , storage server. all server 2012 r2 btw. any advice appreciated. not sure why want use iscsi , not smb3 ages easier setup , manage. performance point of view you'll wire speed (i'd throw in more n...

hello i not able install windows sever 2008 r2 sp1, following errors in event log: 1. changes update(service pack microsoft windows (kb976932)) failed during service pack installation.     identity:     package_for_kb976932~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.1.17514     error code:   0x80070002     target state: 7 2. service pack installation failed error code 0x80070002. 3. installation failure: windows failed install following update error 0x80070643: windows server 2008 r2 service pack 1 x64-based systems (kb976932). i have 4 servers windows server 2008 r2. 3 of them updated correctly , one, hyper-v host server, not. please me.   kind regards,   dirk dirk, can try installing tool below , check these logs when complete: %systemroot%\logs\cbs\checksur.log %systemroot%\logs\cbs\checksur.persist.log system update readiness tool windows server 2008 r2 x64 edition...

we running windows 2003 r2 exchange 2007 sp1 install. past 2 days, server been keep on getting event id 333. been search around @ technet forum, non of related error. http://blogs.technet.com/askperf/archive/2007/10/30/troubleshooting-event-id-333-errors.aspx an i/o operation initiated registry failed unrecoverably. registry not read in, or write out, or flush, 1 of files contain system's image of registry. for more information, see , support center @ http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.  recently not been install new software @ server. on appreciate. hi,   due complexity of performance issue, need analyze performance log solidly locate root cause of event id 333. therefore, suggest contact microsoft product support services via telephone dedicated support professional can assist you.   to obtain phone numbers specific technology request please take @ web site listed below.   http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;en-us;phonenumbers   if outsid...

hi all today i've noted following when collection renamed through rds server manager: the icon folder store on collection broker servers (ha) c:\windows\remotepackages\cpubfarms\<collectionname> doesn't change original name. the collection name registry keys living [hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\terminal server\centralpublishedresources\publishedfarms\<collectionname> remain original collection name. reboots not force synchronisation. if either registry key or folders mentioned above renamed manually, within approx 10 minutes rds renames them (or creates fresh copies) using collection name used upon collection creation - not using new name! 1.  is there way synchronise these? 2.  can powershell used rename session collection?  i spotted cmdlet: set-rdsessioncollectionconfiguration there appears no way of entering both old , new collection names should wish rename collection, implies properties can modified, ...

hi, i have 2 scripts run startup script: first script install ms access if exist "c:\program files (x86)\microsoft office\office14\msaccess.exe" ( goto exit ) else ( goto install ) :install \\dc1.fulldomainname\netinstall\access_2010_en_us\setup.exe :exit exit second script install ms office setlocal rem ********************************************************************* rem environment customization begins here. modify variables below. rem ********************************************************************* rem productname office products core setup.xml file, , add "office14." prefix. set productname=office14.standard rem set deployserver network-accessible location containing office source files. set deployserver=\\dc1.fulldomainname\netinstall\office_2010_en_us rem set configfile configuration file used deployment (required) set configfile=\\dc1.fulldomainname\netinstall\office_2010_en_us\standard.ww\config.xml rem set loglocation central...

hello, there's step step guide here deploying remotefx on remote desktop session host server, applies server 2008 r2. is there similar , updated guide windows server 2012? thanks in advance! hi, for server 2012 rdsh server remotefx enabled automatically.  utilize new features should connect rdp8 remote desktop connection client, included windows 8 , server 2012.  windows 7 need download/install the dtls update as rdp8 client, please see article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2592687 thanks. -tp Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

hello, i have added scsi disk san, set cluster disk not appearing in list in computer when checked in device manager--> storage--> disk management disk shows "unreadable" please suggest me how bring online again. also please give me links remove disk windows server 2003. with regards, gopinath.   with regards, gopinath. are able see disk using iscsi initiator? on vista , later can online disk using diskmgmt.msc. for windows 2003 need online disk using cluster gui. Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

hi, i think know 260 chars limit in path. i dreamed windows 8 , server 2012 stop old limit, seems not... i tried create folders path greater 260 chars, , obtain error "the path long". but, alternate explorer 7-zip file manager (9.22), there few problems long paths (i can create or copy files 400 chars path example) file manager (but compression program, limitation is). how deal limit, without using \\?\ paths ? also, why in 2013 windows has limit ? thank ;) hi,   the maximum length of host name , of qualified domain name (fqdn) 63 octets per label , 64 characters per fqdn. latter based on maximum path length possible active directory domain name paths needed in sysvol, , needs obey 260 character max_path limitation.   to fix issue, may need reduce length of path. example, move folder has shorter path or shorten file name.   for more information, please refer following microsoft articles:   naming conventions in active dir...

just don't have retype night of adventure, can read happened here: http://adsm.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20843   today first day after convention out of state. getting looking @ status of restored dc. have come realization when reloaded scratch, used 2008 sp2 dvd. before reloaded running sp1 other dc have. appear did systemstate restore of sp1 on sp2 machine.  pretty unrepairable now?  it's worth, directory services , dns running fine, replication happens , nothing out of ordinary coming in event viewer except ie8 problems , user profiles cannot created. would best demote restored dc, reload again sp2 dvd, , promote happy way? or there kind of schema incompatibility sp2 (not r2) should aware of? there no schema changes between windows server 2008 sp1 , sp2 - however, i'd recommend demoting dc, reinstalling os, , re-promoting again... hth marcin Windows Server ...

insert n00b qualifier here... trying dump membership of groups in ou. so know creates sorted csv of group names in specified ou: get-adgroup -filter * -searchbase '<dn ou of interest>' | select-object -property name | sort-object -property name | export-csv -path <path export csv> and know give me formatted list of members of group: get-adgroupmember -id $groups | select-object -property name | export-csv <path final csv> so seems following should glue 2 to: get-adgroup -filter * -searchbase 'ou=ou of interest,ou=root ou,dc=sub-domain,dc=domain,dc=tld' | select-object -property name | sort-object -property name | export-csv -path <path export csv>      import-csv <path export csv>     foreach-object{         get-adgroupmember -identity $_.name}|         select-object -property name | export-csv <path final csv> sadly i'm still passing nothing identity parameter of...

hi im running windows 8.1 single lenguage in mi vaio , i'm trying connect windows phone's 8.1 app remote desktop , got errors. i have setting allow coonection pc nothing. can't connect :/ hi, thank posting in windows server forum. can specify error facing? please check whether connection not blocked firewall end. check hostname\ip address & credential provided correct. if have used rd gateway in between connect please ignore , verify result. please check network connection. more information can refer below article. remote desktop app help http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows/remote-desktop-app-faq#1tc=windows-8 hope helps! thanks. dharmesh solanki technet community support Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop clients ...

hello, couple days ago problem appeared out of on 1 of terminal servers. "kernel mode printer blocking policy enabled" error showing in event viewer. i've tried allowing kernel mode printers via group policy, , while allows problem printers installed, jobs sent printers hang in queue. i've checked versions of drivers printers , they're version 3, not version 2. so, drivers in question aren't kernel mode drivers! i haven't installed updates or made changes recently- problem did appear out of blue. i've got terminal server configured same 1 having problem, , 1 works fine. i've googled , googled haven't found answers. have ideas? i'm going reboot problem server tomorrow after hours see if fixes anything. hello this looks printer driver issue unrelated terminal server , polling on microsoft printing web forum yield better / quicker response. thank you! Win...

hi, had working on user configuration fine when apply computer configuation on gpo, drives says disconnected network drive red cross. can still access drives how solve issue. i tried enabling following but stil no luck. "always wait network @ computer startup , logon" policy under computer configuration/administrative templates/system/logon in group policy all windows 7 machines problem.   if understand correctly you're doing, expect work under user section, not when applied computer section, because drive mappings user specific. otherwise, i'm not sure else offer @ point. fyi, haven't seen problem of customer installations. maybe else may have better suggestion. if may suggest, on possible solution is contacting microsoft support specific assistance may better course of action resolve this. if choose option, here's link started: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx?rdpath=dm;en-us;select&target=assistance ...

hi all, i've been working through/struggling oscp setup enable rds our external users. think i'm on home stretch have 1 last hurdle in way, help! my setup below … root ca   -- subordinate (intermediate) ca         -- rds cert i’ve been having issues when connecting rds externally error “checking the revocation list” after various certutil –url tests found rds cert unsuccessfully externally non-domain joined stations. sniffed traffic , server responding “responsestatus: unauthorized (6)” i tested sub cert successful. i tested root ca returned no url, weird because see oscp url in ca certificate. i check against domain join stations , non join stations (this solution home users) , found domain joined stations worked externally/internall non domain joined stations didn’t externally, or more point when ldap traffic blocked. after various web searches , reading rfc 2560 won...

hi experts, we have 1 of our dc 2012 , in plan upgrade dc 2012 2012 r2. please provide links. thnks' hi, you can read upgrade paths options here : https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn303416.aspx for domain controllers there upgrades bit sensitive. can called in-place upgrade 2012 2012 r2 full system backup taken prior in case, although not recommend unless there single dc in domain/forest. can demote dc upgrade os member server , promote safest. hope helps. regards, calin Windows Server  >  Directory Services

hi hi, i have issue beyond of forum, suggest post in a java developer forum. in addition, hope below links helpful you: http://code.google.com/p/jscep/ http://www.urut.ch/scep/ https://code.google.com/p/jscep/source/browse/trunk/src/site/apt/client.apt?r=1509 regards, yan li cataleya li technet community support Windows Server  >  Security

hi all, i have server 2008 r2 remote desktop service enable. have same publish applications , it's working fine. but if user open more 1 application , when end 1 application applications close too. is possible open 1 session each application? because saw each user connection open single session applications. thanks in advance. ricardo hi, thanks post. please check process before remoteapp session disconnected. a remoteapp session remains active long there @ least 1 visible or active window in session. a remoteapp session remains active long there @ least 1 notification area (system tray) icon of application started directly or indirectly user. if answers decision 1 , decision 2 both “no,” there no remoteapp programs running in session. @ point, there 20 second wait, in case user wants start remoteapp program on same server, or if closed remoteapp program displays messages upon closure. if user chooses not start more remote programs in period, remoteapp se...

i've built new enterprise root ca. both dcs running 2008r2. for new enterprise root ca, in server manger - enterprise pki menu 1 server reports ok (ca cert, aia location, cdp location, deltacrl location ok) , other tells me: ca certificate : ok aia location : unable to download cdp location : unable download the urls identical, user account same. so guess must be a permissions problem. , how?   carolchi try resetting enterprise pki tool revoking ca exchange certificates issued enterprise cas. enterprise pki reads aia , cdp requesting ca exchange certificate each enterprise ca reading enterprise ca certificate list aia , cdp root ca. /hasain Windows Server  >  Security

bbc world service link broken on windows media player. returned message is: windows media player cannot find file. if trying play, burn, or sync item in library, item might point file has been moved, renamed, or deleted. microsoft fix center doesn't help, i've tried on 5 times. claims rebuild link file doesn't. please respond kevinanorman@yahoo.com your best bet report broken link in media guide bbc ( http://www.bbc.co.uk/feedback/ ) can work microsoft link fixed. Windows Server  >  Streaming Media Services

can me on please. using apache on windows, works fine after installing apache , modsecurity. im wondering why of sudden after hour or 2 https access became not accessible. we monitor ip traffic , pin specific https ip accessible. weird, https link in browser says "..connection failed.." please help!!! thanks in advance! hi, i think it’s more firewall issue. i recommend temporary turn off third party firewall , audit result. if doesn’t work, turn off windows firewall , try again. Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

i attempting run new virtual server on server 2008 r2.  downloaded full version complete image of enterprise evaluation vhd file , followed these instructions vhd evalulation image download page: on computer, install windows server 2008 or windows server 2008 r2 , microsoft hyper-v. detailed instructions on how install latest version of microsoft hyper-v can found here: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/virtualization/install.mspx download files required. there 2 different images (windows server 200 r2 enterprise full installation , windows server r2 enterprise server core installation), , 2 ways download them based on current internet connection – see image selection section below further information. when have installed hyper-v , extracted vhd files, copy vhd file pre-selected location (recommended default location c:\users\public\documents\microsoft hyper-v\virtual hard disks ) open hyper-v manager. click start, point administrative tools, , cli...

hello, i have user not receiving user config portion of gpo.  occurred after user account removed specific group.  group denied read , apply permissions gpo. even though user account has been removed group , aduc along adsi edit confirms this, gp still recognizes user being in group.   how clear in group policy manager?   hi allenr74,   so isolate issue, please answer following questions: 1.        how many domain controllers in location? if there multimaster in location, don’t suggest infrastructure master located on global catalog server, if placed on global catalog server, never update anything. 2.        are users not receiving user configuration portion of gpo? 3.        does group policy object link ou contain user account?   meanwhile, please collect output of gpresult, group policy related events , paste forum further res...

i have iscsi volume on windows 2003 service pack 2. iscsi volume divided 3 drives , each 1 contain 1 shared folder. 2 out of 3 shared folders not shared anymore everytime restarted server. 2 "shared-lost" folders same 2 folders. i followed microsoft's published kb http://support.microsoft.com/kb/870964, same happens. hi, 1. can try to upgrade firmware of hard disk. can fix issue. 2. please refer following article see if can help: file shares on iscsi devices may not re-created when restart computer http://support.microsoft.com/kb/870964 3. further information, here similar thread: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverfiles/thread/5c91e567-dfc3-4b68-b64c-adcf687ad4e8 shaon shan |technet subscriber support in forum |if have feedback on our support, please contact tngfb@microsoft.com Windows Server  >...

hi, we have customer server windows 2012. installed rds session host server role , configured use rd licensing server per https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2833839?wa=wsignin1.0 after configuring, when open rd license diagonser tool, says, rd license server not available. shows, credential not available. when enter credential clicking, provide credentials, not applied. see no event logs related rd service. however, see below event log points rd licensing server. dcom unable communicate computer <rd license server> using of configured protocols; requested pid     273c (c:\windows\system32\mmc.exe). please in fixing issue. thanks, umesh hi, just clear, rdsh uses dynamic ports above 1024 communicate rd licensing server.by allowing of these ports in our firewall helped resolving issue. our rd session host servers able communicate , licenses licensing server. hope, helps others face similar situation. thanks, umesh...

here 2 domains in single forest.   domain # 1                 src.source.com                 host-name                           : src                 domain name                    : source.com                 ip address                           : 10.1.1.1   domain # 2        ...

i'm going create virtual switch in hyper-v wireless, when choose intel(r) wireless, can't save, and shows error error applying virtual switch properties changes failed while adding virtual ethernet switch connections, and if choose ethernet connections, virtual switch created successfully, not want. need virtual switch wireless thanks my fault!!! i used set wireless shared, reset property fine Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

when starting console first time, i.e. powershell.exe or powershell_ise.exe, after installing wmf 5.0 takes several minutes before can input commands.   during time, console uses 100% cpu single logical processor there few different behaviors, it's pretty same.  either prompt never appears, commands queued , there no output console, or every command fails error " the number of waithandles must less or equal 64. "  it's not 10 seconds or thirty seconds either.  on main development workstation, pretty new with ssd storage, can take 20-30 minutes before console usable.  on fresh vm install nothing unconfigured os, 5 minutes has typically been minimum. if log in same machine new user, behavior repeat again.  behavior repeat on 32-bit version of console well.   once console unblocked, starting console works expected, @ least until os update or other configuration resets behavior.  windows updates re-triggers whatever ...

this little different earlier post.  would supported scnario 2 server configured member servers each server have 1. virtual domain conroller 2.  virtual sql server if works in future add exchange server on dc. please let me know if supported? thank you.  bonnie whalon hi,   2 server configured member servers >> these 2 servers physical computers?   if so, add these 2 servers virtual domain controller running on hyper-v servers?   general speaking, if in product environment, microsoft recommends locate critical server roles on domain controllers installed directly on physical hardware. these include global catalog servers, domain name system (dns) servers, flexible single master operations (fsmo) roles , replication bridgeheads.   you can check following guides.   the domain controller dilemma http://blogs.msdn.com/virtual_pc_guy/archive/2008/11/24/the-domain-con...

standalone windows server 2008 standard 64 bit running sql server 2008 standard.  cannot access perfmon counters.  received following in application event log.  please advise. log  windows nt (application) source  odbc category  (0) event  0 computer  message description event id '0' in source 'odbc' cannot found.  local computer may not have necessary registry information or message dll files display message, or may not have permission access them.  following information part of event:'error in d:\w7rtm\enduser\databaseaccess\src\mdac\odbc\core\dm\perf.c(460), access denied. : failed create ms odbc perf file mapping' hi,   it seems more related sql issue, recommend post in sql forums better assistance.   the reason why recommend posting appropriately qualified pool of respondents, , other partners read forums regularly can either share knowledge or learn interaction us....

 a friend of mine attorney asked me take on because guy quit, or moved, hes not sure.... knew there 4 users , figured wouldn't big issue , told him work on weekends , nights when issues arrive. went in run audit... have server 2003 dc etc. not using of servers abilities outside of active directory , backups(last run in 08). told them server 2003 , being compliant bank audits etc...they don't want invest in server 2012 etc. option see work-group setup due financial concerns. , have never done , worry bunch of things going wrong. can demote server, dhcp changes , copy profiles local user accounts not set up. don't idea there else should aware of?   make sure not have ad-based systems or applications before demoting dc. also, consider switching off dc , making sure okay period before demoting it. this posting provided no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. ahmed malek my website link my linkedin profile my mvp profile ...

has happened several times printer have installed on server.  printer works fine, in sharing, additional drivers, when adding 86 driver, box "please provide path.....copy files ........d:\i386. have proper driver, installed on 32 bit xp computer, , printed fine adding printer tcp on computer. trying add driver, when share printer on server, xp machine can receive drivers , install . ideas thanks thanks, didn't see forum Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

running rds on server 2012 r2 currently users make rdp connection rds server, applications not managed. applications available users. when make rds collection publish desktop, there no way assign apps different security groups via kind of management console. is possible use remoteapps control/manage gets application when users work on desktop connection? know can make remoteapps, desktop no longer available.. dennis hi dennis, the remoteapp user assignment feature gives administrators ability show customized list of remoteapp programs specific logged-on user in rd web access , remoteapp , desktop connections. introducing remoteapp user assignment http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rds/archive/2009/06/12/introducing-remoteapp-user-assignment.aspx distribute remoteapp programs users https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730603.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396 i’m glad of you! please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no help. if ...

this know cause of frequent system crashes... let me explain problem i'm facing... once in every 15 days on wednesday server (windows nt 2000) gets rebooted unexpectedly , tomcat service in server gets hanged in starting mode. @ that time i'll not able to access application is in server , i'll not able able see the 'start' option enabled in tomcat services. it in disabled mode. then i need kill process (using pskill) after can see the 'start' option enabled in tomcat services then i have start services can be able access application. for fix problem, have done registry changes reference to the below mentioned article id. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319127 .  but unfortunately doesn't work. want know why system crash happening on once in every 15 days!!! and to know what may solution too... cheers...   hello,   you can firstly enable security auditing see reboots server. see steps in following article enable security auditing in windows 2000: ...

hello, i new virtualization. i planning use hyper-v 4 virtual 2012 servers. have necessary hardware available me. can 1 give me complete list of  software  which need download microsoft site ( preferably with  appropriate  links).  exmaple: 1. list of software necessary implementing above. hyper-v/windows server 2012/ necessary admin tools etc. also if install evaluation copies, is possible convert them actual licensed copies putting in activation key  ?. have ordered software microsoft actual  delivery  may take time. added on 14-06-2013 i managed download necessary , have installed & configured servers well. questions , problems regarding posted elsewhere. thanks inputs. thanks hi! if have purchased windows server 2012 and the proper licenses running amount of virtual operating systems need, not need else run hyper-v. the stand-alone hyper-v 2012 server available free (fully featured, no eval) here: ...

i have doing wrong, not first time.... )-: i have 3 hyper-v hosts setup. 40gb ram, 16 cores on one, , 24 on other two. hyper-v hosts os drives local raid 1 sata drives.  hyper-v guest imaged reside on iscsi san. i remtoe desktop hyper-v host , administer guests. not typically connect guest on host unless being brought online. the response of host guests running pathetic. clicking around in server manager or switching windows makes me think of old win95 days... there piii in there. if remote desktop 1 of guests dont see increase in cpu usage on host , guest's response time super.  have sql server, web server, ad dc , others spread among 3 hosts. web server gets data sql server nice , speedy... it seems bogs down after run 3-4 vm guests?   suggestions things for? thanks! i exact same thing , see exact same behavior.  let describe experience , see if parallels. the key using parent partition management client.  , have found things go south. ...

hello.  i experimenting 2008 server core.  i have initial install completed, , working on enabling features. i trying powershell going, requires .net.  i trying use dism enable features, keep getting error have not had luck finding solution for. c:\windows\system32>dism /online /enable-feature /featurename: netfx3-servercore error: 87 the /featurename: option missing required argument. for more information, refer /featurename: option i have been unsuccessful locating error on-line.  i have tried adding /packagename well, without positive results. any assistance welcome.  thank you. hi,   windows server 2008(both sp1 , sp2) doesn’t include .net framework , powershell. dism new tool in windows server 2008 r2.   if want install powershell on windows server 2008 core installation, can refer to:   powershell on ws08 server core!!!! http://blogs.msdn.com/b/powershell/archive/2008/05/15/powershell-on-ws08-se...