Management Questions


Unable to delete file
Hi, I have recently downloaded the software for an HP printer/scanner from the HP website. My browser is Firefox v 1.5.0.6. During the download, I lost my internet connection, and the download failed, it did this a few times, and each time it failed, a file called rw2_021_w02_enu.exe was put onto my desktop. When I [...]

Answer Question   |  August 17, 2006  2:27 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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65 pts.

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Terminal server logon failing – seems domain policy not taking effect?
I have several policies in place, but the one thats bugging me is the ability to log onto terminal servers. This is defined at Domain level for Domain Admins (myself) to be able to log into terminal services. All other policies below this one are DENIED as being applied to Domain Admins. When I reach [...]

Answer Question   |  August 16, 2006  5:05 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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Roaming profiles from hell
I’m trying to setup roaming profiles for a couple of users. I have the documents and read on how to set it up, which seems real straight forward. I made a directory on the server c:profiles edited the user profile path in ADU&C to point to myserverprofiles%username% setup a system that I want for a [...]

Answer Question   |  August 15, 2006  12:26 AM
Access, DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Patch management, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support
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Open relay question
Hi all we have an exchange 2003 server that routes mail to an isp using an internet connector. This connector uses a smart host at the isp. I ran the Exchange best practices analyser tool and 1 of the results was that the server is configured as an open relay. Since we route mail through [...]

Answer Question   |  August 14, 2006  7:31 AM
Desktops, Exchange, Exchange security, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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15 pts.

Accessing email with Outlook on multiple computers
I was wondering what the best solution is for the following situation. We are increasing the size of our network and intalling a Windows 2003 server with Active Directory. My users will have to work from multiple workstation. Is there a way I can configure the system that will allow the users to check their [...]

Answer Question   |  April 14, 2011  9:49 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Development, Exchange, Exchange security, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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NT4 and Netware 4.1 to Win2003 Migration
Hi, We are planning to migrate our NT4 server and Netware 4.1 server to a new Windows server 2003. Both servers are for file sharing purpose. We are going to migrate NT4 server 1st. Our plan is install AD on a new IBMx235 and migrate users & groups and files from NT4 using ADMT v3. [...]

Answer Question   |  August 9, 2006  3:39 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Interoperability, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support
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Can’t access mailboxes
We have this weird problem. If we try to add a new user their Exchange mailbox doesn?t actually get created, functionally. From my Exchange server if I add a new user my server prompts me along for the name, password, etc and then the prompt of ?Do you want to create an Exchange mailbox? I [...]

Answer Question   |  August 12, 2006  3:35 PM
Desktops, Exchange, Exchange security, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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ADSI Edit
I have a problem with my AD on my Sindows 2000 Server. I have managed to find the issue on the Microsoft Knowledge Base (online) The problem can aparently be solved using an ADSI EDIT Tool. Does anyone know where I can get this from ? Thanks

Answer Question   |  August 8, 2006  9:54 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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25 pts.

Active Directory Domain controller broadcasting UDP – Why?
Hi all, I’ve been noticing some sluggish network performance and was checking through some logs in my PIX firewall, and came across this entry: Aug 04 2006 09:59:54 710003: UDP access denied by ACL from 192.168.1.49/137 to inside: 192.168.1.255/137 Now, 192.168.1.49 is a domain controller (Windows Server 2003 Ent, running DHCP & DNS) and it [...]

Answer Question   |  August 7, 2006  3:34 PM
Active Directory, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Routers, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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Interview
I have an interview on SCADA systems. Could anyone help with what kind of questions should i be expecting, they need someone with knowledge in everything right from communications,controls and database. (HArdware + Software).I dont have much experience on my resume but still they considered me for an interview so i am hoping they are [...]

Answer Question   |  March 29, 2011  9:43 AM
Desktops, Hardware, Management, Microprocessors, Microsoft Windows, NIC, OS, Routers, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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SonicWall TZ170 std VPN SBS 2003
I can establish an VPN connection to my TZ170, but can’t access my SBS2003 server (can’t ping). My Sonicwall global VPN client ip 192.168.168.x TZ170 ip 192.168.168.x my external nic on server 192.168.168.x my internal nic on server 192.168.1.x The external nic is plugged into TZ170 and my internal nic and workstations are plugged into [...]

Answer Question   |  August 7, 2006  7:17 AM
Desktops, Firewalls, Forensics, Incident response, Intrusion management, Management, Microsoft Windows, Network security, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, VPN, Wireless
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20 pts.

Installation and updates
Howdy folks, Tryin to keep things going around here….need some advice. I have Win2003 servers and Active Directory…..single domain….approx. 100 client computers…..one location. Am upgrading all computers from Office XP to Office 2003. My project: Install Office 2003 and all updates remotely without going to each machine. My progress: I tried the method of creating [...]

Answer Question   |  April 23, 2008  9:36 PM
Access control, Active Directory, Application security, backdoors, Bandwidth, Browsers, Cabling, Cisco, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Current threats, Database, DataCenter, Desktop management applications, Desktops, Development, DHCP, Disaster Recovery, Distribution/logistics applications, DNS, Encryption, Ethernet, Exchange, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, General Directories, Hacking, Hardware, Help Desk, Hubs, human factors, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, Lotus Domino, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Operations Manager, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Microsoft Windows, Network applications management, Network management software, Network monitoring, Network protocols, Network security, Networking, Networking services, OS, Patch management, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, Project management, Protocol analysis, Remote management, Risk management, Routers, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Servers, Software, Software testing, Spyware, SQL Server, SSL/TLS, Switches, Systems management software, TCP, Tech support, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless, worms
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Event ID 1030 & 1058 after upgrading PDC to W2k3
I ve recently installed a new w2k3 server onto our network, installed AD, DNS and transferred FSMOs from the old w2k server onto the new one. THe old server is still online. Now every 5 minutes the application log on the w2k3 server displays Event ID 1030 and 1058 userenv, stating ‘Windows cannot access the [...]

Answer Question   |  August 4, 2006  8:31 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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Stored Procedure Syntax Error
I’m trying to write a sp that first checks to see if there is any data with one criteria and if not then use a second criteria and return the data. I get a syntax error on the If Exist(SELECT StateRateID …. line. – *********************************************************** – SELECT Stored Procedure for L_StateRate table. – *********************************************************** GO [...]

Answer Question   |  August 1, 2006  12:43 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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All Programs from Start Menu is EMPTY
Dear All, Please suggest me the way out to get back the All Programs Menu which shows empty in the start menu on windowx XP Professional Client machine connected to a Domain. Many Thanks and Best Regards

Answer Question   |  August 2, 2006  8:04 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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Network Connection Freezes
For some reason, at random, among 20 PCs on my network, in the morning or during the day, the network connection stops responding for both intranet and internet communications. The only solution thus far is to remove the NIC from the Device Manager, reboot the PC, and let Windows XP Pro find the network card [...]

Answer Question   |  September 1, 2010  11:31 AM
3Com, Access, Access control, Active Directory, Application security, Availability, Avaya, backdoors, Bandwidth, Bind, Biometrics, Browsers, Cabling, Cisco, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Current threats, Database, DataCenter, Dell, Desktops, DHCP, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, DNS, Encryption, Enterasys, Ethernet, Exchange, FDDI, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Foundry, Frame Relay, General Directories, H.323, Hacking, Hardware, Hewlett-Packard, Hubs, human factors, Identity & Access Management, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Interoperability, Intrusion management, IPv4, IPv6, Juniper Networks, LDAP, Lotus Domino, Lucent, Management, Microprocessors, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, MPLS, NetBIOS, Network monitoring, Network protocols, Network security, Networking, Networking services, NFS, NIC, Nortel, Novell IPX/SPX, Novell NDS, OS, Patch management, patching, PEN testing, Performance management, Ping, Platform Security, Policies, Printers, provisioning, Risk management, Routers, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Security tokens, Servers, Single sign-on, SIP, Software, Spyware, SQL Server, SSL/TLS, Switches, TCP, Tech support, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, WINS, Wireless, worms
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USB Flash Drives Not Installing On XP
Hello All! I’ve been noticing recently that certain USB drives have not been installing automatically to windows XP pro. I’m working on one right now and have not found a solution to it yet. A user needs to install a Sandisk Cruzer Mini USB Drive to her machine which uses XP Pro. Instead of installing [...]

Answer Question   |  July 28, 2006  8:57 PM
Access control, Application security, Availability, backdoors, Backup & recovery, Browsers, Career development, Current threats, Database, DataCenter, Desktop management applications, Desktops, Development, Encryption, Exchange, filtering, Hacking, Hardware, Hewlett-Packard, human factors, Instant Messaging, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Patch management, SCSI, Secure Coding, Security, Servers, Software, Software testing, Spyware, SQL Server, SSL/TLS, Storage, Storage management, Storage products and equipment, Tape drives/Libraries, Tech support, Training, Trojans, Viruses, Web security, worms
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Enable EFS on a shared folder (XP — 2003)
I would like to enable EFS on a shared folder located on a server from a client computer. Situation: I have a workstation running WinXP Pro SP2 fully patched and up-to-date named ‘Workstation’ and a server running Win2003 SP1 fully patched and up-to-date named ‘Server’ both members of a native 2003 Active Directory structure. I [...]

Answer Question   |  July 25, 2006  6:33 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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Changing servers – GUID issues with Domain Name-2
Hello all, Basically, we have an old windows 2000 small business server, which is running exchange, SQL, ISA and much more. So we are running out of space on a few of teh drives and considering that we are using RAID we cant just add a drive and repartition the C drive to get more [...]

Answer Question   |  July 29, 2006  3:11 PM
Active Directory, DataCenter, Desktops, DHCP, DNS, Exchange, Hardware, Management, Microsoft Windows, Network management software, Network protocols, Networking, Networking services, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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