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Extending boot partition for a Hyper-V VM disk

i have windows 2003 server vm has 2 disk partitions (c: , e:) under single virtual hard disk .  drive c: has run out of space , need extend partition c:.  i understand hyper-v allows expanding entire virtual hard disk, need expand partition within virtual hard disk, not entire virtual hard disk.  aware of diskpart runs on windows 2003, requires partition c: expanded, there needs free space continuous available to volume c: there not.  following partition e: have plenty of room, it's @ other end of disk diskpart won't use it.  suggestions easiest, reliable way accomplish task. tim hi,   in windows server 2003, can’t extend system partition. more information, can refer to:   “only extension of data volumes supported. system or boot volumes may blocked being extended, , may receive following error:”   how extend data volume in windows server 2003, in windows xp, in windows 2000, , in windows server 2008 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/325590   however, may perform fol

How to view a style's shortcut key?

hi all, i have set couple of shortcut keys to specific formatting styles. when hoover mouse on style in style panel style properties displayed. there way show associated shortcut key? thanks, peeter hi,   there see want view shortcut keys specific formatting styles.   i’m afraid messages showed when hover mouse on designed microsoft hardly changed. anyway, can still them in set them before: press “ctrl + shift + alt + s”, call styles function out, @ left bottom, click on “manage styles”, select whichever want view it’s shortcut key, click on ”modify” > “format” > “shortcut key”.   i know it’s quite inconvenient, you’d better create note record them.     sincerely, fangfang Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions

KMS Server Migration

hi team, we have kms server , planning migrate kms server 1 domain domain changing name of our domain controller well. please me correct procedure after server object has moved new domain. regards, santosh hi santosh, to migrate kms, need uninstall old kms server , install new one. 1. uninstall kms host key running following command:    slmgr -upk 2. then, install default kms client key running following command: slmgr /ipk [kms client setup key] here are kms client setup keys: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj612867.aspx 3. delete dns records: open dns manager, expand _tcp node under zone domain.com. delete the record _vlmcs. about installation on new kms server, here guide: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff793416.aspx if want publish mutiple domains, modify registry value: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff793405.aspx best regards, leo please remember mark replies answers if , unmark them if provide no

Trying to locate the last Logged on User of a computer within a domain...

hello all,            far i've come with                   dsquery * "ou=workstations,ou=xxx,ou=xxx,ou=xxx,ou=xxx,dc=xxx,dc=xxx,dc=xxx,dc=xxx" -filter "(&(objectcategory=computer)(objectclass=computer))" -limit 0 -attr samaccountname lastlogon operatingsystem             trying add user last logged these computers, chance have idea should add search critera in order display last logged on user? hi, i think it's not simple specify such search criteria because can't use attribute lastlogon or lastlogonattribute determine accurate last logon time of user. the lastlogon attribute only reflects last interactive logon, not last network-based logon. lastlogontimestamp attribute reflects simple bind operations , ntlm network-based logons. so may need extract logon events various dcs information. can use scripts or tool other mentioned achieve it. a script sample: http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/760c81d2-51c5-4fb1

Cannot import OUs & Users with Powershell ; Object not Found error?

answared right, point in "path" column must existing parent ou.  file needs read: name,path,description newou1,"ou=existingou1,dc=contoso,dc=com","description goes here" newou2,"ou=anotherexistingou,dc=contoso,dc=com","other description" to create "ou=newou1,ou=existingou1,dc=contoso,dc=com" , "ou=newou2,ou=anotherexistingou,dc=contoso,dc=com" the path column error occurring, because it's trying find "ou=newou1,ou=existingou1,dc=contoso,dc=com" trying create. Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Deploy a Legacy application from network share

hi guys, i'm bit strugeling deploying legacy application network location. app usualy started location called i:\app1\xy.exe /parameters. working citrix environment. now need deploy app new rds server 2012 r2 session deployment. what's best way this? drive mapped in same way on old citrix. thanks help. hi, this has been sorted following way http://sccmfaq.wordpress.com/2014/07/08/publish-a-legacy-application-in-rds-2012-r2-as-remoteapp/ thanks support. cheers, al Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

v-HBA Guest VM cannot Live Migration

hi all, i'm using windows server 2012 data center os , configured hyper-v server role fail-over cluster (4 node – cluster). each physical server installed 2 qlogic hba adapters. we have configured following configuration on hyper-v server , san (hp) storage. enabled virtual san manager. created each hyper-v host virtual fiber channel switch. each host configured 2 adapters. (fibre channel san 1 /  fibre channel san 2) . using hp storage , enabled switch port level (n_port id virtualization (npiv). created new vm , assign new 2 vhba adapters. each adapter having 2 sets of wwn numbers. each adapter  set a  wwn address discovered san switch , configured zone . however  set b  not discovered manually created zone for  set b both adapters . present storage vm , installed mpio. san disk visible on vm disk management. during live migrate vm different host i’m getting below error. live migration of 'virtual machine test-server' failed. virtual machine migration o

RPC Authentication Constant

i am working on an api use the rpc_c_authn_level_pkt_privacy windows constant secure tcp/ip data/connections. description follows: " "includes previous levels, , ensures clear test data can seen sender , receiver. in local case, involves using secure channels. in remote case, involves encrypting argument value of each remote procedure call." this brings many questions such as: 1) considered local , remote connections? based off of domain? 2) how "secure" a channel? encrypt data well? secure data or pipe? 3) if encryption used, local or remote, type of encryption being used. this rpc connection needs secure , know details on how secure be. hi, for first question, point of view, local connection means rpc server , client same machine, means rpc message not travel on network. for reset of questions, please check if following link helpful: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa378642(v=vs.85).aspx https://technet.micro

ts remoteapp rdp files close immediately.

i new terminal services , still in experimental/familiarisation stage.  i have been experimenting full remote desktop sessions , ts remoteapps.  .rdp files have created result in the same behaviour: when double clicked, open the session logoff , close.  has else experienced or know doing wrong. the terminal server on 64bit win 2008 standard server. thanks in advance in server manager, on server, installed role 'terminal services' includes: ts remoteapp manager, terminal services configuration  (under licensing diagnosis)  & terminal services manager.  there no remote desktop services role , not in list of available roles add.  isn't in system services add either. with regards remote desktop users group.  have tried add individual users, when try apply change  says user member, assumed members because domain users.  not case? apparently role names , possibly other details have changed between 2008 , 2008-r2.  i've not deployed 2008 terminal se

permisos en carpetas, para distintos usuarios.

en un entorno de w2k3 se sp2, con el nas, que se integra en ad, creo una carpeta, llamada datos.red, la creo con permisos de. control total para administrador control total para usuarios del dominio. como hay usuarios que no tienen que ver ciertas carpetas, luego cada subcarpeta, lo niego para los usuarios del dominio, es decir todas las subcarpetas estan negadas para los users del dominio, luego añado esa subcarpeta, los users que me digan, y si dentro de un tiempo, tengo que añadir otro, pues lo realizo sin problema. el problema que se me plantea, es que veo que los usuarios, hacen carpetas y ni  siquiera el admin de dominio puede entrar. supongo que sera por tema de que cada user le doy control total, que permisos le dariais??? leer y escribir y ejecucion???? que consejos me dais para organizarlo. hola, disculpa la demora en responder.., te comento que no es factible que cuando un usuario genere una subcarpeta como un archivo, el mismo no quede como owner, lo que p

Duplicate a file multiple times using a PowerShell script

hi all, i not powershell scripting , wondering if me. what want copy single file multiple times , have renamed. example, copy document called document.txt 100 times document1.txt, document2.txt, document3.txt, document4.txt … files located in same folder           $numarray = (1..100)           foreach ($number in $numarray ) {           ????               } hope can colin thanks $numarray = ( 1 .. 500 ) foreach ( $number in $numarray ) { copy-item "c:\users\colin\desktop\temp\doc.docx" -destination "c:\users\colin\desktop\temp\doc $number .docx" } Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

Autonumber jumps by 1000 on every server reboot

we're running sql express edition on windows server 2008 (on cloud rackspace). every time server gets rebooted, our databases orderid (using autonumber) goes 1000. example, started year orderid 5500 when rebooted server after install of app, oderid in table went 6500 when next order (after reboot) placed. now, we're orderid 12500 after 3 reboots!. how can set don't continue jump after each reboot? hello, for sql please ask experts in http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/sqlserver/ best regards meinolf weber mvp, mcp, mcts microsoft mvp - directory services my blog : http://msmvps.com/blogs/mweber/ disclaimer: posting provided no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

This installation CD is not compatible

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here´s im doing: i´m trying migrate windows server 2003r2 enterprise windows server 2008r2 enterprise. i´ve done following: 1. verify new server's tcp/ip configuration has been pointed current dns server. 2. make new server become member server of current windows server 2003 domain first. 3. upgrade windows server 2003 forest schema windows server 2008 schema "adprep /forestprep" command on old server. 4. run "adprep32.exe /forestprep" command windows server 2008r2 installation disk on schema master. this, i´m insert windows server 2008r2 installation disk, , type following command:   a) drive:\sources\adprep\adprep32 /forestprep b) drive:\sources\adprep\adprep32 /domainprep /gpprep   5. i´ve transfered fsmo:s new server 2008r2   6. verified functional level 2003   7. windows server 2003r2 with sp2   8. within server 2003r2 i´m trying run windows server 2008r2 enterprise installation disk recive error message:   this ins

user profile cannot be load, while login on windows 2003 terminal server

whil hi, according description, please check following items:   1.      checked whether there entry of user in following registry key software\microsoft\ windows nt\currentversion\profilelist 2.      check key permissions there.   for more useful information, can refer to: your windows server 2003-based terminal server uses uphclean utility unload user profiles when users log off may stop responding http://support.microsoft.com/kb/885958 a windows server 2003-based terminal server crashes when 30 40 users use roaming profiles log on or log off terminal server http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928096 the user profile may not correctly unloaded when log off windows server 2003-based computer, , event 1517 logged http://support.microsoft.com/kb/944984 this posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  > 

Windows Updates - Server 2003 Failover Cluster

hello, i have 2 node windows server 2003 r2 sp2 failover cluster hosts a sql server 2005 database. i want apply windows updates servers not sure if there special considerations when comes failover cluster. can point me in right direction? thanks, adam you can follow procedure install service pack or hotfix on cluster nodes: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/174799   santhosh sivarajan | mcts, mcse (w2k3/w2k/nt4), mcsa (w2k3/w2k/msg), ccna, network+ houston, tx http://blogs.sivarajan.com/ http://publications.sivarajan.com/ posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)

Need help with roaming profiles please.

i apologize if in wrong subforum. my situation is, have server 2k8 r2 (15 cals) running, , 10 workstations (win7 pro) connect it, in domain. (i use joe example user). 2 of profiles work, (roaming). remaining not roam @ all. i walked server, opened ad, created new user, called them joe, created pw, no reset, never expires. set user profile \\server\profiles\%username% when log work station, creates  c:\profiles\joe.v2 on server. i log out of work station, reboot, log in make desktop change, create folders, drop text file, etc. , log out. i go work station on network, , log in joe, , not pull profile, none of changes made appear save. if log onto first work station, of changes there.   permissions on server c:\profiles\ set full control, , includes child objects. i need create 10 user accounts, have administrator access (ability install software). need them roaming. it should pretty straight forward, bending brain. thanks help. hello, at moment sounds me the

ox54b error the specified domain does not exist or could not be contacted.

i'm getting following error, while crossing windows firewall policy in computer configuration in gpmc. can able access other settings in gpmc. have issue while accessing windows firewall policy setting. ox54b error specified domain not exist  or not contacted. help me fix this thanks subburaj.t hello, lets start excluding dns problems , post unedited ipconfig /all dc/dns servers , problem machine. additional assure ports according http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772723(ws.10).aspx open. best regards meinolf weber mvp, mcp, mcts microsoft mvp - directory services my blog : http://msmvps.com/blogs/mweber/ disclaimer: posting provided no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Shared storage in a Replica Environment

hi everyone, i have question ask. i'll setting 2 host hyper-v 2012 datacenter replica function and 4 vm's inside them. know if it's practise configure virtual machine disks in shared location located in physical file server. - there problem or consideration setting up this shared storage in replica infraestructura based in certificates? - it's better have virtual disks in same virtual machine location or doesn't matter if put virtual disks destination to an external file server? i've read many technet articles , forums haven't got correct explanation. thanks in advance. best regards, tecnico superior de sistemas hi everyone, i have question ask. i'll setting 2 host hyper-v 2012 datacenter replica function and 4 vm's inside them. know if it's practise configure virtual machine disks in shared location located in physical file server. - there problem or consideration setting up this shared storage in replica infraestru

add chart with data source

hello, i have powershell imports disk sizes servers , puts in excel. no have chart display this. there way powershell don't have add hand. powershell follow: $excel=new-object -comobject excel.application; $excel.visible=$true; #setup workbooks $sourceworkbook=$excel.workbooks.open($sourcefile); $targetworkbook=$excel.workbooks.open($destfile); #load worksheets $sourceworkbook.worksheets.item(1).activate(); $targetworkbook.worksheets.item(1).activate(); #get source location $sourcerange1=$sourceworkbook.worksheets.item(1).range("d2"); $sourcerange1.copy() | out-null #look value ensure keeps searching empty cell $foundemptycell = $false #the first row check in range $rownumber = 4 #declare variable $range = "" #loop through rows until find 1 without value while (!$foundemptycell) {     $range = "c{0}" -f $rownumber     $targetrange1=$targetworkbook.worksheets.item(1).range($range);     if ($targetrange1.

How to move dfs links from server 2003 to server 2008 R2

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hello, i decommission old 2003 dfs servers, , migrate dfs links old servers new servers. do kow how can resolve issue on supported method gracefully? many in advance. attikusz attila ferencz hi, thanks posting. seems looking method of file services migration. since distributed file system replication (dfsr) works between windows server 2003 , windows server 2008 r2. can easy create replication group , and new 2008 r2 server , let dfsr finish replication. after replication done, can remove old 2003 server form replication group , remove namespace (dfs link in posting). 2008r2 work new namespace. or can use dfsutil.exe support tool export namespace form source server destination server. please refer article: migrating or consolidating existing namespaces on new servers http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc736370(ws.10).aspx for more information please refer following articles: migrating dfs namespaces in 3 (sorta) easy steps http://blogs.tech

Failover Cluster Validation Fails on Validate SCSI-3 Persistent Reservation

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hi, i m creating 2 node cluster on windows server 2012 r2. enable san , assign drive letters disk. on cluster validation getting error on validates scsi-3 persist reservation. pls guide issue , how fix it. thanks what model of san?  listed on www.windowsservercatalog.com supporting 2012 r2? . : | : . : | : . tim Windows Server  >  High Availability (Clustering)

2012 R2 AD Password Policy

our gpo sets 120 days password expiration. after create ad account, password expires after 120 days. people didn't first logon during period of time , have reset passwords manually. possible set policy "after first logon, password expire in 120 days"? thanks. yhd hi,   far know, don’t have such policy can function “ after first logon, password expire ”.   password expiration date, default, calculated based on sum of pwdlastset and maxpwdage attributes of user in active directory.   regards, ethan hua please remember mark replies answers if help, , unmark answers if provide no help. if have feedback technet support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

UPN suffix for Local user accounts

hello experts, we have requirement in 1 of users requested have upn suffix local user account on server. localusername local user created on server servername part of domain domain.com the requirement logon server below , none of below 2 methods work: localusername@servername.domain.com or localusername@servername audit failure message security event logs below: ##attempt logon ::  localusername@servername.domain.com an account failed log on. subject:     security id:        null sid     account name:        -     account domain:        -     logon id:        0x0 logon type:            3 account logon failed:     security id:        null sid     account name:        localusername@servername.domain.com     account domain:         failure information:     failure reason:        unknown user name or bad password.     status:            0xc000006d     sub status:        0xc0000064 process information:     caller process id:    0x0

DFS & ADMT

hi.   i preparing domain migration domaina domainb using admt 3.1 domaina have dfs shares. my questions - if migrate groups, users sid history & computers accounts domainb able access dfs shares ??? supported ?? thanks yes, should able access long migrating accounts sidhistory.   regards awinish vishwakarma   mvp-directory services my blog:   awinish.wordpress.com this posting provided as-is no warranties/guarantees , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Windows 2008 server r2 enterprise shows "access is denied" error while login into server

we unable login server since few days shows "access denied" error .its neither allowing local or domain account login. deleted account , profile list registry. problem not resolved have idea please us. hi there may few possibilities have check. 1. did made changes server caused issue ? 2. check in ad if server in correct ou. 3. if not allowing login local admin there issue , server not have local admin account in administrator group. 4. if nothing helps go ahead , restore c , system state backup. thanks, **-ck-** Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Services on Windows 2008 won't startup automatically after reboot, but can start manually

passwords , settting of required services not changed. services set start automatically on startup. but not start. yet, login in , start them manually, works ok. thanks. some services require other services started before start. slower starting services can cause issue, fix can set service not starting automatically start automatically (delayed start). this allow start after other services have started. give try , let know. brad nelson mcse/dcse/a+/network+/wcsp Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

windows server 2003 ftp time and date stamp

server 2003 ftp server  hi have server 2003 server ftp server, need know there date , time stamp of user has downloaded file? external ip address  many thanks,  there log details recorded of , downloads ftp server, though depends on logging you've got configured currently. in iis right click on ftp site , check enable logging selected, if you're logging connections. click on properties... , you'll see how logs rotated (default daily) , more importantly can found. if have more 1 ftp site in own folder, msftpsvcn, , screen show n value site. if select advanced you'll see being logged currently, default few things logged, if you're planning ahead rather looking existing information can see else can included in log. whether log contains details need depends on what's listed there. Windows Server  > 

Problem setting USEPLATFORMCLOCK BCD option on Server 2008

hi, i having same situation in question http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservergen/thread/1d7e4f84-4a9b-46c6-a040-91fc8ea066ae , on server 2008 x86, not 2008 r2 (unfortunately, 2008 r2 not available 32 bit, , 1 legacy app needs that). according virtual machine vendor (it redhat kvm), recommended workaround set useplatformclock bcd option avoid using tsc timer, , use w32time or ntp client automatically adjust clock speed. unfortunately, when try on 2008 (nt 6.0.6002), following error message: <code>c:\windows\system32>bcdedit /set {default} useplatformclock true element data type specified not recognized, or not apply the specified entry. run "bcdedit /?" command line assistance.</code> so proper way make server 2008 (not r2) not use tsc counter time source? is same command non-obvious change, or different setting? p.s. as same issue vista desktop, have posted same question in vista consumer forum.  once answer works in

External DNS Name resolution concerns

hi folks, we have long standing dns issues @ office cure, possibly using isa server out. here our situation. our internal network contains single homed isa 2k4 server has firewall chaining upstream box provided externally. our internal network sits before mpls connection offsite location. our offsite location contains our 3 homed hardware firewall , our dmz in 3 leg perimeter config. our internal dns servers contain root zone no clients including isa server can resolve internet names. have no dns server in company can resolve external host names. every web request handled via proxy , resolution names provided our external providers upstream firewall. my problem nothing can resolve internet names. @ all. because our smtp smart hosts email provider well, have put in ip addresses exchange server config, rather dns name of cluster. examples ongoing, use bloomberg requires dns resolution work correctly on client workstation , @ present stuck on adsl line instead. not hugely professional wor

A few questions

hi there, windows 10 9841 crashes lot. example: while working in libreoffice, while trying copy files usb stick , while trying mount imagefile. and asked before why numlock isnt working automatically, guess thats easy fix? in mail app made 2 gmail accounts cant see account im using because name of account both times called gmail. , looks arent good. bye bye paul re : build 9841 crashes lot why not install current build, 9879 ? download iso file ( see links below ), burn bootable dvd, use dvd clean install. for build 9879 non-enterprise version http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/preview-iso-update?os=win10 for build 9879 enterprise version   use these direct download links: windows 10 enterprise build 9879 64-bit iso image windows 10 enterprise build 9879 32-bit iso image re : why numlock isnt working automatically you received answer bug yet resolved. re : gmail. can't see 1 using while both gmails, difference in front of @ sign.

Migrate DHCP enquiry

hi support, i need migrate child domain parent domain. have migrated of users , computer account parent domain. remain domain controller need migrate. verify migration steps of dhcp. thx !! configuration: srv - parent domain controller (with dns) srv b - child domain controller (with dns , dhcp) srv c - child domain controller (with dns) 1. run "dcpromo" demote child domain controller (srv b), use admt migrate computer account child parent. once join parent domain, authorized dhcp server. 2. run "dcpromo" demote last child domain controller (srv c). re-join server parent domain. pls advise above steps. thx !! hi, one more question. have working dhcp server in parent domain? if so, want use dhcp server child domain split scope or not? why want use scope(s) child domain within parent domain?   out of questions above, according plan (in opionion) it's step-by-step procedure. but this, way: 1) unauthorize dhcp server before demote child

Making .NET application as claims aware for SSO using ADFS 2.0

this regarding poc on doing @ customer’s location on adfs. the setup , objective of poc mentioned below. below description of setup,   poc setup there sharepoint application hosted in 1 of ad domain abc.com (single domain forest). there 4-5 more ad forests (single , multiple domain forests). here in case abc.com resource partner , rest of domains account partners. 7 .net applications installed in workgroup/ domain member servers   objective: 1.        to federate resource partner , account partner configuring sharepoint application relying party such end users above identity providers should experience web sso experience while accessing above said sharepoint url. 2.        once logged sharepoint portal there 7 other .net applications linked has made claims aware such users coming each of above domains can access .net application seamlessly such users experience complete sso while accessing sharepoint portal , of 7 .net applications thereafter. done far:

Decommisioning 2003 with Directory Services/Exchange/Certificate Authority

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i have server 2003 sp2 standard server used physical box. it's running exchange 2003, directory services , certificate authority. used fsmo role holder. two server 2012 servers installed , both configured domain controllers. 1 of these took on fsmo roles. the 2003 server virtualized p2v. then, because of snapshot rollback, server fell usn rollback state. since time, have raised it's priority level unlikely handle authentication requests logon attempts.  also, have installed new server 2003 virtual machine that's running exchange 2003 , migrated mailboxes it. have yet decommission old exchange server because i'm not sure of step take next gracefully decommission it. plan on migrating office 365, sooner better. i want remove certificate authority , demote can turned off good.this server has been headache since inherited network year ago. my questions are: do need remove exchange before start messing ca? can install new server 2012 ca or have migr

RDP into Server 08 takes a long time

i have virtual server running on hyper-v, manages terminal services clients. it has 4 gb ram , 1gb nic. when attempt remote it, takes 2 minutes login complete until can see desktop. ts clients experience same amount delay. while using server, seems freeze 30 seconds or so, , resume. clients complain see "lock ups" on end well. it's running on 2008 r2 host. on same host, have virtual exchange server, hyper v, allows me remote usual no problems. any suggestions on troubleshooting steps or may causing issue? memory buffer 1 of settings within hyper-v buffers actual amount virtual machine given, 1 virtual processor? yes give more more more. there apps freeze new user of logged on causing ram , cpu shifted them. let me know how on regards make sure propose answer if helped you. ‌ • microsoft server • microsoft virtualization ‌ • remote desktop services ‌ • dell expert - hardware • fourms.ac-net.co.uk

HyperV R1 Node as a DC - Supported?

evening all, i have client hyperv r1 enviroment , there hyperv hosts both running (as hyperv role , cluster failover role) active directory, dns , dhcp. have been advised not supported configuration can't find confirm this. there can advise on , point me in direction of docs or in eula might stated. many in advance. regards, dave the idea of physical domain controller idea in hyper-v environment. 1 of availability of active directory in case of emergency or virtualization platform failure. active directory automatically disable write-back caching on volumes stored causing performance drop of 30%. as not being supported - common knowledge try , not put on host when virtualising. cannot find documentation state right have heard said on , on again (in video ben armstrong @ teched on dynamic memory watched yesterday actually). Windows Server  >

Mirroring

hai,  i've 1 ibm x-3400 series server windows server2008 r2. again purchase new 1 , want mirroring old 1 can or not ? hello, if "mirroring" means want duplicate same system old one, may consider taking full server backup using windows server backup feature on old ibm server, , may use backup perform bare metal restore identical new server using windows recovery environment. think method support microsoft. http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/windows-server/backup-and-recovery.aspx another approach use third party software ghost take image backup of old server , restore new server. hope can helpful. thanks , regards scorpio_milo mvp (file system storage) hp enterprise services: solution architect microsoft storage team - file cabinet blog view mcp certifications my blog contact me Windows Server  > 

Where can i find the Specification for "Network Level Authentication" introduced in the RDP 6.x servers/clients?

so far using rdesktop , properjavardp rdp clients on linux machines. now, windows server 2008 came new authentication mode "network level authentication". but, far rdesktop , properjavardp won't have support new authentication mode. but, crucial , business critical. know specification "network level authentication" used between rdp 6.x server , clients. so, try implement , contribute rdesktop , properjavardp. please let know specification of "network level authentication" introduced in rdp 6.x servers/clients. thanks in advance there nice article on terminal services blog page has links for documents need: http://blogs.msdn.com/ts/archive/2008/07/21/configuring-terminal-servers-for-server-authentication-to-prevent-man-in-the-middle-attacks.aspx and since nla used credssp here specs: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb931352.aspx protocol specification: http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/5/e/95ef66af-9026-4bb0-a41d-a4f81802d92c/%5bms-cs

Open JPEG without Desktop Experience?

 i know if there way allow users open , print jpeg's outlook without have enable desktop experience, b/c of additional bandwidth users. we running outlook 2007 we have terminal server gateway running ws2008 std x64 sp1 we have 3 terminal servers running ws2008 std x64 sp1 the majority of our clients windows xp sp3 vistia well. all clients running rdp 6.1 thanks thomas thomas maine, mcp bas, we did problem resolved had install desktop experience. not find alternate method.  did minimize de impact lock down features via group policy.  have not noticed additional impact in performance since enabled that. thanks thomas thomas maine, mcp Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

Windows Server 2008 DHCP Integration into Active Directory

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