Windows 2000 server domains BDC and PDC
Hi, this is my first post, so i hope im asking this question properly… We have a W2k server Primary Domain Controller(PDC) on site and a W2k server Backup Domain Controller(BDC) off site . The majority of our client machines are using the BDC off site to authenticate. I have checked the “Active Directory and [...]

Answer Question   |  May 13, 2005  1:51 PM
Active Directory, DataCenter, DHCP, DNS, LDAP, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Microsoft Windows, Networking services

VPN connection within intranet
I cannot ping other PCs connected in my intranet if I connect as VPN client but I can ping the external and Internal IP Addresses of my VPN Server?

Answer Question   |  May 12, 2005  4:54 AM
Networking, VPN

Desktop firewalls: Windows XP vs 3rd party
For those with more experience with Windows XP, what do you think of the native personal firewall software? We recently upgraded a remote user to Windows XP from Windows 2000 Pro (actually, he got a new laptop). He connects to the Internet over DSL and we installed a free ZoneLabs firewall when he was running [...]

Answer Question   |  May 17, 2005  7:09 PM
Desktop vs network-based firewalls, Firewalls, Forensics, Incident response, Intrusion management, Microsoft Windows, Network security, VPN, Windows XP, Wireless

NDS to AD migration
I have three servers that I am wanting to migrate off of NDS to AD. What is the best tool I can use for migrating the NDS file system and rights over to AD. I am doing this project around July 05. Ant suggestions or tips?

Answer Question   |  May 18, 2005  6:39 PM
Hardware, Networking, Servers, Windows Server 2003

Quantum DLT4000 drive not ejecting (unloading) dlt’s
Hi, We scheduled a backup lastnight using out Quantum DLT 4000 drive. The backup was successfull but the dlt drive wont release the dlt. Its impreative that it does – as i have to do another backup of something else tonight on a different dlt. On the drive there are 4 orange lights highlighted next [...]

Answer Question   |  May 19, 2005  8:31 AM
Backup & recovery, Help Desk, Networking, Quantum, Tech support

Active Directory Migration/Restructure – Windows 2000 SP4
Hi, Question about Active Directory Migration – we have a 2-domain Active Directory Forest – Windows 2000 SP4 (the Forest Root domain and a second domain tree (not installed as a child of the root domain tree). Presently, we use the second domain for most of our operational purposes and only a bit of the [...]

Answer Question   |  May 10, 2005  5:31 AM
Data center operations, DataCenter, Exchange, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Tech support

router#tftp error
hi all i have a cisco 1721 router connected through consol to my pc.i downloaded solarwind tftp server.when i try copy flash tftp;it gives error %Error opening tftp://10.14.11.24/c1700-y-mz.123-1a.bin (Timed out).tftp server is running but not shown in task manager. any help thanks…

Answer Question   |  June 8, 2005  2:26 AM
Cisco, DataCenter, DHCP, DNS, Hardware, Network management software, Networking, Networking Equipment, Networking services, Routers, Security, Servers, Windows

Undeliverable: Delivery Status Notification (Failure)
Your message did not reach some or all of the intended recipients. The following recipient(s) could not be reached: You do not have permission to send to this recipient. For assistance, contact your system administrator. Client host rejected: Please use your ISP’s SMTP relay! ANR00255> Thanks-

Answer Question   |  May 17, 2005  1:25 AM
Exchange, Networking, Tech support

Network Account Continually locking in Active Directory
User is continually getting locked out of his network account (atleast twice a day for the last two weeks). He logs into two desktops and one laptop all with Windows XP OS. Tried re-creating account but no fix. Any other ideas how to fix and why this could be happening? We’ve also recently upgraded to [...]

Answer Question   |  May 10, 2005  3:55 PM
Help Desk, Networking, Security, Servers, Tech support, Windows 2000 desktop

second question About DNS
Can a computer have 2 DNS names that fall in different top-level domains? If so, give a plausible example. If not, explain why not.

Answer Question   |  May 9, 2005  1:36 AM
DNS, TCP, UDP

About DNS
DNS uses UDP instead of TCP. If a DNS packet is lost, there is no automatic recovery. Does this cause a problem, and if so, how is it solved?

Answer Question   |  May 9, 2005  1:34 AM
DNS, TCP, UDP

My New Telephone Project
Hello Dear Friends, I am student of computer science here in pakistan. I am starting a project related to computer interfacing. i want to control home appliances through telephone, but i cann’t decide where to start. can any friend like you help me in this regard?. I shall be thankful to all.

Answer Question   |  May 8, 2005  11:33 AM
Development, Hardware, Networking, Visual Basic

Bandwidth managment … in windows 2000 0r 2003 server
Hi ! Plz I need help in controlling the internet bandwidth on a LAN network ? Also note that I have a Game server installed on LAN.

Answer Question   |  May 6, 2005  3:44 AM
Active Directory, Bind, DHCP, DNS, LDAP, Microsoft Windows, Networking, NFS, Novell NDS, WINS

Internet Explorer with 2 NICs
on a server 2000 machine with 2 NICs, is there a way to point internet explorer at a particular NIC?

Answer Question   |  May 8, 2005  4:24 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Hardware, IPv4, IPv6, NetBIOS, Network Interface Cards, Networking, Servers, TCP, Windows, Windows 2000 desktop, Windows 2000 Server

Ethernet
Hello, I am working on Embedded Ethernet, without using a MAC controller on my Board. I have created ethernet packets and am transmitting it from the board. The packets are not received on PC and Protocol analyzer indicates CRC error. But I am sure that the CRC calculated on the board is correct as I [...]

Answer Question   |  May 8, 2005  2:18 AM
Network protocols, Networking

Ethernet
Hello, I am working on Embedded Ethernet, without using a MAC controller on my Board. I have created ethernet packets and am transmitting it from the board. The packets are not received on PC and Protocol analyzer indicates CRC error. But I am sure that the CRC calculated on the board is correct as I [...]

Answer Question   |  May 8, 2005  2:18 AM
Network protocols, Networking

Network instability and the possibility that it is related to Broadcast Domain
We are running Windows Server 2003 and recently updated our old hubs to 3Con switches and old cat-5 cables to fiber and 3Com transceivers. In the last month we are experiencing intermittent (4 out of 5 days a week) downing of our server at about 8 am (we are a school system and it is [...]

Answer Question   |  May 17, 2005  5:30 PM
DataCenter, Networking, Tech support

Data vs. perimeter vs. network security
A short time ago, author Wes Noonan wrote some tips for SearchWindowsSecurity.com about <a href=http://searchwindowssecurity.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid45_gci1007026,00.html>deperimeterization</a>. He explained how security is always pitted against business needs, and perimeters have become porous because businesses require traffic from SMTP, HTTP or VPNs to pass through the firewall. He then offered techniques for keeping data safe in spite of [...]

Answer Question   |  May 4, 2005  4:36 PM
Administration, Application security, Architecture/Design, backdoors, Biometrics, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Current threats, Database, Desktop vs network-based firewalls, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, Encryption, Exchange, Features/Functionality, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, Host-based IDS/IPS, human factors, Identity & Access Management, IDS vs IPS, IDS/IPS management, Incident response, Installation, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, Managed security services, Management, Network security, Network-based IDS/IPS, Networking, Outsourcing/Managed services, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, Product evaluation, provisioning, Risk management, Secure Coding, Security, Security management, Security products, Security Program Management, Security tokens, Service and support, Signature updating/Management, Single sign-on, Software vs appliance, Spyware, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, Vulnerability Assessment & Audit, vulnerability management, Wireless, worms

Policy for Wireless Mobile Computers
We have only recently allowed the use of wireless NICs on our corporate laptops. Our sales force hopes to use the technology to send orders, retrieve email, etc. I have been charged with writing a policy governing the types of PCMCIA cards and also how the technology is to be used. I have concerns about [...]

Answer Question   |  November 2, 2007  1:42 PM
DataManagement, Mobile, Wireless

Problems Installing Novell Netware 6. PLEASE HELP.
I am installing Netware 6 on a supermicro server with a supermicro X5DPA-GG motherboard, adaptec 2200s RAID controller card, two Seagate cheetah Ultra 320 SCSI HD’s setup as a Mirrored array, and dual Xeon Processors. The problem is that after the DOS partition is installed, and after the files are copied it always gives me [...]

Answer Question   |  May 4, 2005  10:25 AM
Application software, CIO, Hardware, Help Desk, Network management software, Networking, Networking Products, Novell Extend Application Server, Novell NDS, Operating system platforms, Servers, Tech support, Vendor support, Vendors