Windows 2003 and NT4 Domain
We have only one domain server. It is NT4. We have purchased a new server with Windows server 2003 on it. It is working on our domain. We be retiring the NT4 box very soon. As a start to this process, can i promote the Windows 2003 server to be a domain server while the [...]
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| November 9, 2005 6:59 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
We have only one domain server. It is NT4. We have purchased a new server with Windows server 2003 on it. It is working on our domain. We be retiring the NT4 box very soon. As a start to this process, can i promote the Windows 2003 server to be a domain server while the [...]
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| November 9, 2005 6:59 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Triggers in SQL SERVER
Hai everybody, this is my first query to this datacenter. pblm is i need to write a trigger in sql server which should fire automatically everyday at a particular time say 9.30 am. once again iam remainding its to be written in sql server. also whts the equivalent operation of logon event and atartup/shutdown event [...]
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| November 9, 2005 12:32 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Hai everybody, this is my first query to this datacenter. pblm is i need to write a trigger in sql server which should fire automatically everyday at a particular time say 9.30 am. once again iam remainding its to be written in sql server. also whts the equivalent operation of logon event and atartup/shutdown event [...]
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| November 9, 2005 12:32 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
checklist for moving datacenter
Hello. Our company have a plan to move datacenter in a month and my boss ordered me to make out the plan for it. But I don’t know how to do it, especially I have no idea about what I should check for moving datacenter. Help me! How can I get the process, checklist…. for [...]
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| January 9, 2012 10:30 AM
Budgeting, Cabling, DataCenter, Power management, Project management, Remote management, ROI & cost justification, standards, Thermal controls, Updates from SearchDataCenter staff
Hello. Our company have a plan to move datacenter in a month and my boss ordered me to make out the plan for it. But I don’t know how to do it, especially I have no idea about what I should check for moving datacenter. Help me! How can I get the process, checklist…. for [...]
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| January 9, 2012 10:30 AM
Budgeting, Cabling, DataCenter, Power management, Project management, Remote management, ROI & cost justification, standards, Thermal controls, Updates from SearchDataCenter staff
Uninstallation of norton wmi update
respected recipient, I am currently having a trouble in uninstalling norton anti virus wmi update. My company got norton anti virus software installed on the system from the norton anti virus software cd and it was not norton system works , just the norton anti virus software.After somedays, it started showing the message that norton [...]
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| November 13, 2005 10:04 AM
Access control, Browsers, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Disaster Recovery, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Incident response, Intrusion management, Network security, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, Risk management, Security Program Management, Servers, Software, SSL/TLS, Tech support, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless
respected recipient, I am currently having a trouble in uninstalling norton anti virus wmi update. My company got norton anti virus software installed on the system from the norton anti virus software cd and it was not norton system works , just the norton anti virus software.After somedays, it started showing the message that norton [...]
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| November 13, 2005 10:04 AM
Access control, Browsers, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Disaster Recovery, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Incident response, Intrusion management, Network security, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, Risk management, Security Program Management, Servers, Software, SSL/TLS, Tech support, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless
Deleting cached profiles
Hi I have 20 pcs in various conference centres. Everytime a user logs on they create a local profile. We do not use roaming profiles. Is there a way to automatically delete the profile when a user logs off the PC. All PC’s are XP boxes
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| November 8, 2005 8:52 AM
Desktops, Hardware, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Hi I have 20 pcs in various conference centres. Everytime a user logs on they create a local profile. We do not use roaming profiles. Is there a way to automatically delete the profile when a user logs off the PC. All PC’s are XP boxes
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| November 8, 2005 8:52 AM
Desktops, Hardware, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Disk Formatting-2
Hi, I recently configured a system with XP professional, that has a hard drive of 200 GB capacity. While I installed the OS, I created a disk partition of 80 GB and 110 GB from availble space. I installed the OS on 80 GB capacity partition, but when OS is installed I can’t see the [...]
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| November 8, 2005 5:57 AM
Hardware, Tech support
Hi, I recently configured a system with XP professional, that has a hard drive of 200 GB capacity. While I installed the OS, I created a disk partition of 80 GB and 110 GB from availble space. I installed the OS on 80 GB capacity partition, but when OS is installed I can’t see the [...]
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| November 8, 2005 5:57 AM
Hardware, Tech support
Company policies on protecting personal data
I’d like to know what policies other companies have in place to protect personal data of employees, customers, etc.(data such as Social Security numbers, credit card numbers and the like) For example, is encryption required for transfer outside the company? How about inside the company? It is required in transmission? Is it required in storage? [...]
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| November 7, 2005 11:04 PM
Application security, Biometrics, Compliance, CRM, Database, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Exchange, Identity & Access Management, Instant Messaging, Laws, Policies, provisioning, Regulations, Risk management, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Security tokens, Single sign-on, standards
I’d like to know what policies other companies have in place to protect personal data of employees, customers, etc.(data such as Social Security numbers, credit card numbers and the like) For example, is encryption required for transfer outside the company? How about inside the company? It is required in transmission? Is it required in storage? [...]
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| November 7, 2005 11:04 PM
Application security, Biometrics, Compliance, CRM, Database, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Exchange, Identity & Access Management, Instant Messaging, Laws, Policies, provisioning, Regulations, Risk management, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Security tokens, Single sign-on, standards
Maximum Message Size (Exchange SMTP)
Encouraged by the helpful responses to the recent question about mailbox quotas I?d like to pose a related question: What size limits to you impose on inbound/outbound SMTP messages? BACKGROUND: We have 40,000+ email users in an Exchange network spanning 160+ locations around the world. Currently we limit SMTP email sizes (both in and out) [...]
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| November 13, 2005 9:46 AM
Bandwidth, Compliance, CRM, E-business, Exchange, Laws, Networking, Partner facing, Performance management, Regulations, standards
Encouraged by the helpful responses to the recent question about mailbox quotas I?d like to pose a related question: What size limits to you impose on inbound/outbound SMTP messages? BACKGROUND: We have 40,000+ email users in an Exchange network spanning 160+ locations around the world. Currently we limit SMTP email sizes (both in and out) [...]
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| November 13, 2005 9:46 AM
Bandwidth, Compliance, CRM, E-business, Exchange, Laws, Networking, Partner facing, Performance management, Regulations, standards
active directory computer accounts
Simple really, I have many more computer acounts in my active directory than I should. I know that these are from old PC’s which should have been removed from the domain. Is there any way I can query the directory to find out the last time a computer was used. thanks
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| November 7, 2005 2:27 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Simple really, I have many more computer acounts in my active directory than I should. I know that these are from old PC’s which should have been removed from the domain. Is there any way I can query the directory to find out the last time a computer was used. thanks
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| November 7, 2005 2:27 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Copying Windows RAS Properties to Different Users
I have a user who uses a dial-up connection to perform her daily duties. She is getting ready to go on maternity leave and their is someone who will be filling her position temporarily. The new user needs to be able to use the same dial-up or RAS properties as the full-time employee. The dial-up [...]
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| November 5, 2005 11:23 AM
Application security, Database, DataCenter, Desktops, Encryption, Exchange, Instant Messaging, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Secure Coding, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support
I have a user who uses a dial-up connection to perform her daily duties. She is getting ready to go on maternity leave and their is someone who will be filling her position temporarily. The new user needs to be able to use the same dial-up or RAS properties as the full-time employee. The dial-up [...]
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| November 5, 2005 11:23 AM
Application security, Database, DataCenter, Desktops, Encryption, Exchange, Instant Messaging, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Secure Coding, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support
ctrl alt del popup picture
Alright, this is going to sound strange…but here goes…My friend said his partner got into his laptop and now everytime he clicks the Ctrl+Alt+Del keystrokes, he gets a popup picture. The normal security window opens, but when the computer is locked, everytime he moves the cursor, the popup comes back. I know this is an [...]
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| November 7, 2005 11:12 PM
Tech support
Alright, this is going to sound strange…but here goes…My friend said his partner got into his laptop and now everytime he clicks the Ctrl+Alt+Del keystrokes, he gets a popup picture. The normal security window opens, but when the computer is locked, everytime he moves the cursor, the popup comes back. I know this is an [...]
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| November 7, 2005 11:12 PM
Tech support
Cookies used by techtarget.com
I would like to know why it is necessary that this site utilizes somany tracking cookies. i could not find in the faq/info area any mention of the fact that i would be infested with 5 or more tracking cookies when using this site.
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| November 7, 2005 9:59 AM
backdoors, CRM, Current threats, Hacking, human factors, Spyware, Tech support, Trojans, Viruses, worms
I would like to know why it is necessary that this site utilizes somany tracking cookies. i could not find in the faq/info area any mention of the fact that i would be infested with 5 or more tracking cookies when using this site.
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| November 7, 2005 9:59 AM
backdoors, CRM, Current threats, Hacking, human factors, Spyware, Tech support, Trojans, Viruses, worms
Average Mailbox size for mid-size company
I am tasked to find the average mailbox size of a general Exchange end-user in a mid-size company that is equivalent to one that I work for: 700 to 800 employees with approx. 550 to 600 email accounts. We are trying to come up with a policy to ?encourage? people start cleaning out and deleting [...]
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| January 15, 2006 8:52 AM
Compliance, Exchange, Exchange security, Laws, Regulations, standards
I am tasked to find the average mailbox size of a general Exchange end-user in a mid-size company that is equivalent to one that I work for: 700 to 800 employees with approx. 550 to 600 email accounts. We are trying to come up with a policy to ?encourage? people start cleaning out and deleting [...]
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| January 15, 2006 8:52 AM
Compliance, Exchange, Exchange security, Laws, Regulations, standards
OWA internal 500 error for MAC users
This is a recurring/intermittent problem. Exchange 2003. User on the LAN changes his/her password. Can access email, etc. Goes home and tries to access OWA on a MAC and gets the internal 500 error. After this occurrence, it is not possible to log in to this users email using OWA from ANY computer, PC or [...]
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| November 2, 2005 11:55 AM
Desktops, Exchange, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Web services
This is a recurring/intermittent problem. Exchange 2003. User on the LAN changes his/her password. Can access email, etc. Goes home and tries to access OWA on a MAC and gets the internal 500 error. After this occurrence, it is not possible to log in to this users email using OWA from ANY computer, PC or [...]
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| November 2, 2005 11:55 AM
Desktops, Exchange, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Web services
ANOTHER Windows XP CPU running at 100%.
This is a Dell Dimension 8200 running Windows XP Home. Viewing Task Manager, the Image Name “System” is using 99% of the CPU. Typically, I’ve seen the “System Idle Process” use 99% but not System. Reloaded OS, ran Spyware Doctor, Super AdBlocker, AdAware, SpyBot and McAfee Virus Scan with no success.
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| November 5, 2005 8:41 AM
Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Software, Tech support
This is a Dell Dimension 8200 running Windows XP Home. Viewing Task Manager, the Image Name “System” is using 99% of the CPU. Typically, I’ve seen the “System Idle Process” use 99% but not System. Reloaded OS, ran Spyware Doctor, Super AdBlocker, AdAware, SpyBot and McAfee Virus Scan with no success.
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| November 5, 2005 8:41 AM
Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Software, Tech support
Security tab on xp
Hi I am sharing a drive on another computer and everytime I try to access the shared drive from my machine I get the following error. (this only happens on the folder “program files”) All other files appear to work correctly. computernamecdriveprogram files is not accessiable. you may not have perisiion to use this network [...]
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| November 1, 2005 11:01 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Hi I am sharing a drive on another computer and everytime I try to access the shared drive from my machine I get the following error. (this only happens on the folder “program files”) All other files appear to work correctly. computernamecdriveprogram files is not accessiable. you may not have perisiion to use this network [...]
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| November 1, 2005 11:01 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Seeking SAP SEM configuration help
Recently, Manish, a SearchSAP.com user, sent in the following question on SAP SEM. <p> “Apart from standard SAP help, does anyone know of a SEM-BCS step-wise configuration guide? <p> Is there anything I can order online? I want to start on SEM-BCS as soon as possible.” <p> Do you have experience in this area? Do [...]
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| November 2, 2005 4:40 PM
Access control, Application security, backdoors, Basis, Biometrics, Browsers, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Current threats, Database, Development, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Exchange, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, human factors, Identity & Access Management, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, Network security, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, provisioning, Risk management, SAP, SAP careers, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Security tokens, SEM, Servers, Single sign-on, Spyware, SSL/TLS, Trojans, Upgrades / implementations, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless, worms
Recently, Manish, a SearchSAP.com user, sent in the following question on SAP SEM. <p> “Apart from standard SAP help, does anyone know of a SEM-BCS step-wise configuration guide? <p> Is there anything I can order online? I want to start on SEM-BCS as soon as possible.” <p> Do you have experience in this area? Do [...]
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| November 2, 2005 4:40 PM
Access control, Application security, backdoors, Basis, Biometrics, Browsers, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Current threats, Database, Development, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Exchange, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, human factors, Identity & Access Management, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, Network security, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, provisioning, Risk management, SAP, SAP careers, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Security tokens, SEM, Servers, Single sign-on, Spyware, SSL/TLS, Trojans, Upgrades / implementations, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless, worms
Principle of Least Previlege in windows 2003 Server
Dear All 1. Is there any way to findout which rights, permissions, GPOs assigned to a particular user/group in the active directory environment. 2. How to import the host entries into the DNS Server. Thank you Lakshman
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| October 31, 2005 5:49 AM
Active Directory, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Dear All 1. Is there any way to findout which rights, permissions, GPOs assigned to a particular user/group in the active directory environment. 2. How to import the host entries into the DNS Server. Thank you Lakshman
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| October 31, 2005 5:49 AM
Active Directory, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Synchronizing expired merge subscription database with publication database
I had a merge subscription expire and now need to synchronize two disparate databases. How do I do so without overwriting the subscriber database with the publication snapshot? Thanks for any help you can give.
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| October 28, 2005 11:08 AM
Data analysis, Database, DB2, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Oracle, OS, Security, Servers, SQL, SQL Server, Updates from SearchSQLServer.com staff
I had a merge subscription expire and now need to synchronize two disparate databases. How do I do so without overwriting the subscriber database with the publication snapshot? Thanks for any help you can give.
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| October 28, 2005 11:08 AM
Data analysis, Database, DB2, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Oracle, OS, Security, Servers, SQL, SQL Server, Updates from SearchSQLServer.com staff
Penetration Testing.
Hi!! Good Morning. I have a simple question for you today. I intend to have a penetration testing done for all of my 3 sites – My US Office, My India Office & My US Datacenter. Can you suggest any trustworthy site which can offer me a free reliable scan? Also, I would like to [...]
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| October 23, 2008 1:32 AM
Access control, Application security, backdoors, Biometrics, Browsers, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Current threats, Database, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Exchange, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, human factors, Identity & Access Management, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, Network security, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, provisioning, Risk management, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Security tokens, Servers, Single sign-on, Spyware, SSL/TLS, Systems management software, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless, worms
Hi!! Good Morning. I have a simple question for you today. I intend to have a penetration testing done for all of my 3 sites – My US Office, My India Office & My US Datacenter. Can you suggest any trustworthy site which can offer me a free reliable scan? Also, I would like to [...]
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| October 23, 2008 1:32 AM
Access control, Application security, backdoors, Biometrics, Browsers, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Current threats, Database, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Exchange, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, human factors, Identity & Access Management, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, Network security, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, provisioning, Risk management, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Security tokens, Servers, Single sign-on, Spyware, SSL/TLS, Systems management software, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless, worms
