Changing servers – GUID issues with Domain Name
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 [...]
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| July 25, 2006 3:08 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
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 [...]
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| July 25, 2006 3:08 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
Long Path Error While Copying/Moving Data
Hello Frnds, I am very new in this site. I have one problem while I am cpoying/moving the data from the server to the local machine or in the Local machine it self. The problem is that while copying/moving data sometimes is doesn’t work due to long path name. Means that if path length is [...]
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| November 12, 2010 10:40 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Development, Management, Microsoft Operations Manager, Microsoft Windows, OS, Patch management, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Systems management software, Tech support
Hello Frnds, I am very new in this site. I have one problem while I am cpoying/moving the data from the server to the local machine or in the Local machine it self. The problem is that while copying/moving data sometimes is doesn’t work due to long path name. Means that if path length is [...]
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| November 12, 2010 10:40 PM
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Limiting Internet Access
Hi there, I am running a Windows 2k based Network with active directory. No Exchange and Proxy server. I was wondering if there are alternatives to proxy server as I need to allow only certain websites during working hours and then full access during none working hours. I was thinking Wingate 2.0 but I think [...]
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| July 21, 2006 11:07 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Patch management, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Hi there, I am running a Windows 2k based Network with active directory. No Exchange and Proxy server. I was wondering if there are alternatives to proxy server as I need to allow only certain websites during working hours and then full access during none working hours. I was thinking Wingate 2.0 but I think [...]
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| July 21, 2006 11:07 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Patch management, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Setting Profile and Home Folder Paths
When I am trying to set profile and home folder paths on my AD Windows Server 2003 computer to a file server also running 2003 I get an error message that states “The home folder could not be created because: Configuration information could not be read from the domain controller, either because the machine is [...]
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| July 26, 2006 10:47 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
When I am trying to set profile and home folder paths on my AD Windows Server 2003 computer to a file server also running 2003 I get an error message that states “The home folder could not be created because: Configuration information could not be read from the domain controller, either because the machine is [...]
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| July 26, 2006 10:47 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
OWA on SBS2003 Network Question
I would like to switch the OWA IIS server from the main contraoller box in a SBS2003 network to a member server in the same network (currently being used as a TS server) What needs to be done and can it be done in this network environment? All help is greatly appreciated…
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| July 17, 2006 6:52 AM
Desktops, Exchange, Exchange security, Hardware, Interoperability, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, Software, SQL Server, Tech support, Web site design & management
I would like to switch the OWA IIS server from the main contraoller box in a SBS2003 network to a member server in the same network (currently being used as a TS server) What needs to be done and can it be done in this network environment? All help is greatly appreciated…
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| July 17, 2006 6:52 AM
Desktops, Exchange, Exchange security, Hardware, Interoperability, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, Software, SQL Server, Tech support, Web site design & management
Group Policy and Logon Script troubles
I am trying to get folder redirection to work for user’s My Documents folder through group policy. So far, this does not work as advertised. I’ve followed the procedures as outlined by Microsoft, and have checked numerous other articles regarding this. Has anyone out there got this working on their network? If so, can you [...]
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| July 12, 2006 2:59 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
I am trying to get folder redirection to work for user’s My Documents folder through group policy. So far, this does not work as advertised. I’ve followed the procedures as outlined by Microsoft, and have checked numerous other articles regarding this. Has anyone out there got this working on their network? If so, can you [...]
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| July 12, 2006 2:59 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Server configuration for an Exchange Server
I am knew to Exchange Server and want to get a few questions answered from people using Exchange. I am looking to create an Exchange Sever that will serve 50-75 users. I have a few, hopefully basic, questions. First is the server itself. I was looking into a Dell server because the company already has [...]
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| July 12, 2006 10:17 AM
Desktops, Exchange, Exchange security, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
I am knew to Exchange Server and want to get a few questions answered from people using Exchange. I am looking to create an Exchange Sever that will serve 50-75 users. I have a few, hopefully basic, questions. First is the server itself. I was looking into a Dell server because the company already has [...]
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| July 12, 2006 10:17 AM
Desktops, Exchange, Exchange security, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
DTS Package information
Hi all, I have many DTS jobs that copy files to my SQL server and import them into SQL tables. Is there a way to get a list of all jobs and what files they are accessing? In sysdtspackages there is an image column packagedata, I am guessing all info is in there but I [...]
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| July 6, 2006 10:58 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Hi all, I have many DTS jobs that copy files to my SQL server and import them into SQL tables. Is there a way to get a list of all jobs and what files they are accessing? In sysdtspackages there is an image column packagedata, I am guessing all info is in there but I [...]
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| July 6, 2006 10:58 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Group Policy-Internet Access
I use the old trick of bogus settings for the proxy server in Group Policy. I have as an example: OU1-Internet Access OU2-No Access When I move anyone from the OU2 to OU1 to allow them access, the proxy address still remains in the settings. I can manually change it back, but cannot get it [...]
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| July 3, 2006 3:20 PM
Cabling, DataCenter, Desktop management applications, Desktops, Hardware, Hubs, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Network protocols, Networking, OS, Patch management, Routers, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Switches, Tech support, Web services, Web site design & management
I use the old trick of bogus settings for the proxy server in Group Policy. I have as an example: OU1-Internet Access OU2-No Access When I move anyone from the OU2 to OU1 to allow them access, the proxy address still remains in the settings. I can manually change it back, but cannot get it [...]
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| July 3, 2006 3:20 PM
Cabling, DataCenter, Desktop management applications, Desktops, Hardware, Hubs, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Network protocols, Networking, OS, Patch management, Routers, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Switches, Tech support, Web services, Web site design & management
Exchange 5.5 and AD 2003
Did someone know how to connect an exchange 5.5 with an Active Directory 2003 Domain, the exchange server is installed on a windows 2000 server
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| July 3, 2006 10:58 AM
Desktops, Exchange, Exchange security, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Did someone know how to connect an exchange 5.5 with an Active Directory 2003 Domain, the exchange server is installed on a windows 2000 server
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| July 3, 2006 10:58 AM
Desktops, Exchange, Exchange security, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Can’t login as Administrator
Hello Everybody, I can’t login to adminstrator profile in my standalone win 2000 adv server. I use this system for my study purposes. What happened actually is when I was shuting my system, it got powered off because of some UPS problem and the next time when I logged in using Administrator, it showed me [...]
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| June 29, 2006 7:29 AM
Backup & recovery, Cabling, Data analysis, Data mining/analysis, Data warehousing applications, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, DB2, Desktop management applications, Desktops, DHCP, DNS, Ecommerce applications, Enterprise Desktop, Exchange, Hardware, Hewlett-Packard, Hubs, Instant Messaging, Lotus Domino, Management, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Microsoft Windows, Network management software, Networking, Networking services, Oracle, OS, PC/Windows Connectivity, Power management, Routers, Security, Servers, Software, SQL Server, Switches, Systems management software, Tech support, Training
Hello Everybody, I can’t login to adminstrator profile in my standalone win 2000 adv server. I use this system for my study purposes. What happened actually is when I was shuting my system, it got powered off because of some UPS problem and the next time when I logged in using Administrator, it showed me [...]
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| June 29, 2006 7:29 AM
Backup & recovery, Cabling, Data analysis, Data mining/analysis, Data warehousing applications, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, DB2, Desktop management applications, Desktops, DHCP, DNS, Ecommerce applications, Enterprise Desktop, Exchange, Hardware, Hewlett-Packard, Hubs, Instant Messaging, Lotus Domino, Management, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Microsoft Windows, Network management software, Networking, Networking services, Oracle, OS, PC/Windows Connectivity, Power management, Routers, Security, Servers, Software, SQL Server, Switches, Systems management software, Tech support, Training
Recommendations for OU and group policy design
Hi, We are currently running a Win2003 AD and have been for some time. As is the usual with this sort of thing, the OU and Group Policy structure has evolved over time and it’s currently in a bit of a mess. I’d like to get some input on how best to re-design the OU [...]
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| June 28, 2006 6:40 AM
Business/IT alignment, Compliance, DataCenter, Desktops, Development, Laws, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Regulations, Security, Servers, SQL Server, standards, Tech support
Hi, We are currently running a Win2003 AD and have been for some time. As is the usual with this sort of thing, the OU and Group Policy structure has evolved over time and it’s currently in a bit of a mess. I’d like to get some input on how best to re-design the OU [...]
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| June 28, 2006 6:40 AM
Business/IT alignment, Compliance, DataCenter, Desktops, Development, Laws, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Regulations, Security, Servers, SQL Server, standards, Tech support
Two Domains in one Windows Server
Hi, Can I configure two domains in one windows server
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| June 29, 2006 1:27 AM
Access, DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Hi, Can I configure two domains in one windows server
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| June 29, 2006 1:27 AM
Access, DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Windows OS Paging
Generally if an operation in memory takes 1 second it will take approximately 1 month if it requires a page fault. I have a server with 8 GB physical RAM and 18 GB total with page file. My high water mark since the system booted is 2.948 GB. Windows 2003 Server Enterprise edition. Currently the [...]
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| June 29, 2006 1:56 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Generally if an operation in memory takes 1 second it will take approximately 1 month if it requires a page fault. I have a server with 8 GB physical RAM and 18 GB total with page file. My high water mark since the system booted is 2.948 GB. Windows 2003 Server Enterprise edition. Currently the [...]
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| June 29, 2006 1:56 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
AD Integration and NetBIOS/WINS
Hello. My question has two parts. First, the company I work for just merged with another company and we have now set up a trust between the two domains, ABC and XYZ, I will call them for illustration. The domains are connected via a T1 with Cisco routers on each end. The trust was set [...]
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| June 27, 2006 9:34 AM
Active Directory, Desktops, DHCP, DNS, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking services, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Hello. My question has two parts. First, the company I work for just merged with another company and we have now set up a trust between the two domains, ABC and XYZ, I will call them for illustration. The domains are connected via a T1 with Cisco routers on each end. The trust was set [...]
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| June 27, 2006 9:34 AM
Active Directory, Desktops, DHCP, DNS, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking services, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Windows 2000 Server
I get the following error on my Domain Server. Its used as a Frontend for our ERP and Common folder for users (around 130) in our Domain. Its a PIII 1 Ghz with Dual Processor with RAID 5. Searched the Net for the solution there is a solution of increasing MaxWorkItems in the Registry to [...]
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| June 29, 2006 3:26 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Performance management, Security, Servers, SQL Server
I get the following error on my Domain Server. Its used as a Frontend for our ERP and Common folder for users (around 130) in our Domain. Its a PIII 1 Ghz with Dual Processor with RAID 5. Searched the Net for the solution there is a solution of increasing MaxWorkItems in the Registry to [...]
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| June 29, 2006 3:26 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Performance management, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Opinions about firewalls and VPN
I currently have watchguard firewalls and IPSec tunnels between them and the other watchguard firewalls. We also have remote users VPN into the firewall for access to our network. Our firewalls are fine but we haven’t been that happy with the support over the last 5 or so years. We are joining together with another [...]
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| June 28, 2006 9:56 AM
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I currently have watchguard firewalls and IPSec tunnels between them and the other watchguard firewalls. We also have remote users VPN into the firewall for access to our network. Our firewalls are fine but we haven’t been that happy with the support over the last 5 or so years. We are joining together with another [...]
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| June 28, 2006 9:56 AM
Active Directory, Application security, Budgeting, Cabling, Cisco, Database, Dell, Desktops, DHCP, DNS, Encryption, Exchange, Firewalls, Forensics, Foundry, Hardware, Hubs, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, Juniper Networks, Management, Microsoft Windows, Network security, Networking, Networking services, OS, Project management, Routers, Secure Coding, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Switches, VPN, Wireless
Using xp_cmdshell
Hi, I am using xp_cmdshell in one of my stored procedures(database SQL server) to delete older files from a folder in another server. That server is mapped as a network drive on the sql server computer. But when I used this drive inside xp_cmdshell command and do a dir , the output I get is [...]
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| May 15, 2008 12:29 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Development, Hardware, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL, SQL Server
Hi, I am using xp_cmdshell in one of my stored procedures(database SQL server) to delete older files from a folder in another server. That server is mapped as a network drive on the sql server computer. But when I used this drive inside xp_cmdshell command and do a dir , the output I get is [...]
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| May 15, 2008 12:29 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Development, Hardware, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL, SQL Server
Using Secure Shell (ssh)
I have to submit a remote command from the AS/400 to run on a UNIX system. I am told by security admin. that I can only use Secure Shell(ssh). Both the AS/400 and the UNIX server are within the firewall. I do not know where to start. Does OS/400 V5R3 have this capability? Do I [...]
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| June 20, 2006 10:00 PM
AS/400, Database, DataCenter, DB2, Desktops, Development, E-business, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Oracle, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
I have to submit a remote command from the AS/400 to run on a UNIX system. I am told by security admin. that I can only use Secure Shell(ssh). Both the AS/400 and the UNIX server are within the firewall. I do not know where to start. Does OS/400 V5R3 have this capability? Do I [...]
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| June 20, 2006 10:00 PM
AS/400, Database, DataCenter, DB2, Desktops, Development, E-business, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Oracle, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Prompt user to change password before expiration Issue
I have a problem with only one user so far where the system will not notify them that their password will expire in ‘X’ days. I have the following item set in the GPO: “Interactive logon: Prompt user to change password before expiration – 5 Days” I’ve checked the Group Policy results and it shows [...]
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| September 26, 2008 3:49 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
I have a problem with only one user so far where the system will not notify them that their password will expire in ‘X’ days. I have the following item set in the GPO: “Interactive logon: Prompt user to change password before expiration – 5 Days” I’ve checked the Group Policy results and it shows [...]
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| September 26, 2008 3:49 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
