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 [...]

Answer Question   |  June 28, 2006  9:56 AM
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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 [...]

Answer Question   |  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 [...]

Answer Question   |  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 [...]

Answer Question   |  September 26, 2008  3:49 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server

Migrating from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003
Good Morning All! I need some help on “How to Migrate” an Exchange 5.5 server running on NT4 to a new computer running 2003 server and Exchange 2003. This only a one Domain network and it is running AD on a Windows 2000 network. If someone and can tell me all the steps neccessary to [...]

Answer Question   |  June 14, 2006  11:13 AM
Desktops, Exchange, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server

Printserver Solution
Hi There, I have 2 sites seperated over WAN and Firewalls which require to communicate vice-versa for printing. There are several printers located in each site so was wondering for a solution wherein 2 printservers at either location talk to each other through the firewall and do the needful for the users. Also wondering if [...]

Answer Question   |  June 14, 2006  8:44 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server

How can I affect the user profile previous sign-on date with out sign on interactive.
We have a windows system for invoices from our suppliers. To exchanges files the system map to a folders in I-series IFS-system. We have a special user profile for the system to use. The system map to I-serie and every thing is ok all the servers stays up day and night. The problem is after [...]

Answer Question   |  December 8, 2009  9:41 AM
AS/400, DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, RPGLE, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support

SQL Server 2005
I just installed SQL Server 2005 (Standard Edition) on a Windows Server 2003. I still have SQL Srever 2000 and I used the export utility to copy a database from one of my SQL 2000 server to my new SQL 2005 server. Everything copied over and tables were created. The database is there for me [...]

Answer Question   |  June 6, 2006  7:24 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server

Windows 2003 Server Disconnected Network Drive
I am moving a working application to Win 2003 Server, from XP Pro. The Task is started from a remote server to the Win 2003 Server. It starts a job which tries to access a network drive. This network drive is connected prior to the job starting, and yet as soon as job starts it [...]

Answer Question   |  June 6, 2006  6:17 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Patch management, Security, Servers, SQL Server

SBS2000 and Exchange
I have an SBS2000 server which I am trying to replace with a new SBS2003 Server. Due to certain issues I tried to upgrade the 2000 box to SBS2003 but this would not complete due to not being able to locate all Domain Controllers. Whilst I believe this to be an error, it has resulted [...]

Answer Question   |  June 6, 2006  9:16 PM
Desktops, Exchange, Exchange security, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support

MS Open Licenses.
I need to purchas a 5 user CAL for Terminal Server 2003 and I ran accross MS Open Licenses which seem to be cheaper than the regular options by a couple hundred dollars. I researched Open Licenses online and it seems they are legit, but when I asked the online seller they said the only [...]

Answer Question   |  June 2, 2006  12:35 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server

information about sms 2003 server
hello friends, i want to know about SMS 2003 server in telecom company. what is the basic requirenment ? how to install and configure it ? how does it works ? Thanks and regards, jigar vyas (Telecom and Network engineer)

Answer Question   |  June 1, 2006  7:34 AM
Access, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server

Connecting remote drives in Terminal Services
Windows Server 2003 R2 – when connecting remote drives in a terminal session, response is painfully slow. Any recommendations to improve performance? TIA Gary

Answer Question   |  June 5, 2006  10:50 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Performance management, Security, Servers, SQL Server

Windows Server 2003 Small Business Edition, Premium
I’m going to get a new server with Windows Server 2003 Small Business Edition, Premium. I need 5 of my employees to be able to use remote desktop. Dell has told me that this version of the OS will not support this. Is this true?

Answer Question   |  May 30, 2006  7:47 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server

Read Only Document Question
Scenario: We have a Word document that is our Facility Calendar. The secretary updates it as requested with meetings, seminars, etc. The problem: When someone else has the document open, she cannot save changes she makes. She then has to email everyone and tell them to close the document. Details: We will not use Outlook [...]

Answer Question   |  May 27, 2006  6:02 PM
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Citrix on Windows 2003 Virtual server….
As an Application Support group, we are working with our IS folks to transition from a Windows NT4/Citrix environment (that our world wide users use to access the application which uses an Oracle database)to a Windows 2003/Virtual Server/Citrix environment. The Win2003/Virtual machine environment runs great (we haven’t gotten beyond a one user test) but with [...]

Answer Question   |  May 18, 2006  4:43 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server

Windows 2003 Static Arp Problem
I’m currently running 4 Windows 2003 Servers at my workplace. Every month or so a couple people have a connectivity problem connecting to our main file server. Now when I look in the ARP cache for the file server it has one or two STATIC ARP entries for the IP addresses of the computers that [...]

Answer Question   |  April 30, 2012  2:26 PM
Desktops, DHCP, DNS, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Networking services, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support

different uploading problem
I have a Dell GX620 which lost its hard drive. A new hard drive had XP cleanly installed and patched to the latest version. From this client I can download, browse, and open files with out a problem. When I try to upload any large files to a Windows 2000 server, which has been patched [...]

Answer Question   |  May 16, 2006  12:07 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server

Network Resource Allocation cum Planning cum Technical Problem
This is the real commercial problem face by my company. Well, the reason I ask this problem is I salute and respect all of you as I believe all of you are as good as network solution company out there, or even better!! Lets me rephrase the entire problem again. Company expand so fast that [...]

Answer Question   |  May 22, 2006  10:17 AM
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Outlook and Windows Firewall
I have a workstation running XP SP2 and Outlook 2002. Outlook is configured to communicate with an Exchange server. Recently, Outlook has been operating as though the necessary Windows Firewall program exception and registry entry have not been made. New emails do not appear without first clicking on an item in Outlook and items appear [...]

Answer Question   |  May 23, 2006  2:49 PM
Application security, Database, Desktops, Encryption, Exchange, Firewalls, Forensics, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, Management, Microsoft Windows, Network security, OS, Secure Coding, Security, Servers, SQL Server, VPN, Wireless