OS Questions


NT4 Migration to Server 2003
Here is the scenario: I?ve got an old NT4 PDC in place with about 600 users. This machine is very old, and will not upgrade to 2003. I have a brand new Windows 2003 Server. Keeping in mind I do not want to wipe this new machine and install NT4. I need to replace the [...]

Answer Question   |  March 9, 2006  4:48 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support
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Group Policy Update
Hi, If I make a change to the Group Policy of a particular OU, is it possible to centrally refresh or update the User/Computer setting to all memebers of the OU? Thanks.

Answer Question   |  March 8, 2006  6:31 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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Capture screen w/scrolling marquee
My company uses a 3rd party software. There’s one screen that has a few graphs and a few lines that scroll across the screen. Similiar to a Screen Saver’s Scrolling Marquee. They redesigned the software and this screen will no longer exist. I would like to capture this screen w/scrolling marquee. It doesn’t really matter [...]

Answer Question   |  March 18, 2006  2:48 PM
Billing and customer care, Billing Support Systems, Call Centers, Career development, CRM, Data analysis, Data mining/analysis, Data warehousing applications, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, DB2, Desktop management applications, Desktops, Development, E-business, Hardware, IBM, Lifecycle development, Management, Microsoft Windows, NCR, Networking, Oracle, OS, Project management, Sales force automation applications, Security, Servers, Software, Software Quality Assurance, SQL Server, Storage, Tech support, Web services, Web Services Standards
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Posting Data Online
We want to “post” various documents on-line so that we can give members of our outside consulting group access to view, and even possibly download them. Is it possible without opening them up to the public-at-large? In answering, keep in mind the following: 1. We prefer not to purchase any additional software/hardware. 2. We are [...]

Answer Question   |  August 4, 2011  11:14 AM
Billing and customer care, Billing Support Systems, Content management applications, Corporate portal applications, Data analysis, Data mining/analysis, Data warehousing applications, DataCenter, Desktop management applications, Desktops, Development, E-business, Ecommerce applications, Exchange, Financial services applications, Help Desk, Information Builders, Instant Messaging, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Network applications management, Network management software, Networking, OS, Project management, Remote management, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Web services, Web site design & management
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Microsoft SQL Server Access
We are running Sharepoint with Microsoft SQL Server on a Windows 2k3 Server. At some point the raid controller failed. After being replaced we found the database was marked “suspect” and will not open. There seem to be three parts to the database: dbname_PROF, dbname_SITE, and dbname_SERV. The logs indicate that only the bdname_SERV is [...]

Answer Question   |  March 8, 2006  8:25 AM
Access, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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Problem with roaming profiles
Hi All In our office we have about 50-100 users most on Win XP Pro SPK4 and some on win2000 spk4 and all have roaming profiles, what it is its some people log on, and their roaming profiles dont follow them, they are able to connect to all the shared drives, use the internet etc. [...]

Answer Question   |  March 6, 2006  4:40 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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Windows admin scripts
Hello, How can I get sample Windows admin scripts? Do anybody know the sources / url’s…?

Answer Question   |  March 6, 2006  3:48 AM
Access, DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Patch management, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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Accessing Standby Laptop via network
Hi there.. I want to know if there is any way that i make my laptop standby and still i can access it via remote desktop over network, i.e. my laptop doesnt lose its IP address or close its network interfaces in standby mode. Is there any wake-up call for standby laptop over network to [...]

Answer Question   |  March 27, 2006  1:08 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, OS, Patch management, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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Internet connection sharing……………….
Hi, I have a workgroup that one of the clients in this group has two network adapter that I set an valid IP address on it with DNS and other settings and set an local ip address 192.168.54.20 on the other lan card without gateway address.It connected to internet easely but I want other computers [...]

Answer Question   |  March 6, 2006  5:55 AM
Availability, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Network protocols, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support
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265 pts.

DHCP configuration in DC
HI all I’m was configuring DHCP in a new Domain controller for an another site. I already have a DHCP in my site. when I tried to authorize DHCP in the other site it says “Access Denied” with system event 1059 and 1046. Can anybody help me to rectify problem and find a suitable solution [...]

Answer Question   |  March 2, 2006  4:35 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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Adding Windows 2003 SP1 to existing Active Directory Domain – urgent
I have a domain consisting of 1 PDC, and 1 BDC. Those 2 were 2000 servers. I am introducing a 2003 server to host Exchange, and cannot add it to the existing doman w/Active Directory. I ran the adprep tool, and it was successful. The error I get on the 2003 Server is “The operation [...]

Answer Question   |  March 1, 2006  3:01 PM
Active Directory, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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NIC info via script!!!
Hiya all, I have made a script (Copy and paste from microsoft, then tweak!!!!) to give me certain PC specs, and want to know how to add the NIC information to it, the script gvies me PC name, manufacturer, CPU make, model, speed, RAM, VGA adapter, and i just wanna add the NIC to it. [...]

Answer Question   |  May 29, 2008  11:32 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Development, Hardware, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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Zebra printer will not print CORRECTLY through Oracle application(s)
Glad to see that some of you all have experience with Zebra printers!!! My problem is that I cannot get my custom Oracle application to print correctly to a Zebra TLP 2742 printer. The problem started when an (older) hand held “pistol” scanner failed. Connected to a laboratory balance via Omnilink box and two “Y” [...]

Answer Question   |  March 1, 2006  9:19 AM
Aspen Technology, Baan, Billing and customer care, Billing Support Systems, Database, DataCenter, DB2, Desktop management applications, Desktops, Development, Distribution/logistics applications, Hardware, i2 Technologies, IBM, Interoperability, Management, Manufacturing applications, Manugistics, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft BizTalk Server, Microsoft Internet Information Server, Microsoft Windows, NCR, Online transaction processing, Oracle, Oracle Application Server, Oracle Manufacturing, OS, PeopleSoft, Printers, QAD, SalesLogix, SAP, SAS Institute, SDRC/EDS, Security, Servers, Siebel, SQL Server, Supply chain management applications, Tech support, Windows
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Windows 2000, Active Directory and Access DB
Can the active directory structure be used to secure access by role/container to an access db (at the field level would be great), but read,write would really save some time…we are implementing HIPAA Thankx !

Answer Question   |  February 28, 2006  12:05 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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SQL Server Reboots – after delete statement
I have an SQL server 2000 and when I try to delete 1 million records from a table using “delete from tablex where date < ’01/01/2006′ after 10 minutes the server reboot and no records where deleted. Does anyone know why?

Answer Question   |  February 27, 2006  5:06 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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Configure Windows 2003
I’m installing windows 2003, and I want to use active directory. The problem is that I have a small network and it’s local.So I’m having problems with the dns and bioname. I don’t have a registered domain. Help Me.

Answer Question   |  February 23, 2006  4:32 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
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VNC over Broadband/internet
Hi all, My IP skills are somewhat rusty – could someone please help me with some high-level steps to remote control using VNC over the internet… scenario: Customer down the road is always requiring assistance – usually I need to jump in the car & go there to sort out the latest dilemma. I’d like [...]

Answer Question   |  July 7, 2011  11:04 AM
Desktop management applications, Desktops, DHCP, DNS, Firewalls, Forensics, Incident response, Intrusion management, IPv4, IPv6, Management, Microsoft Windows, Network protocols, Network security, Networking, Networking services, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, VPN, Wireless
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Exchange 2003 with Active Directory 2003
We recently migrated from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003 and also moved from NT to Active Directory 2003. One of the main reasons we moved was to implement the compliance features of Exchange 2003 and Journaling. We need to keep all our emails in a central holding area for possible SEC audits. This will enable [...]

Answer Question   |  February 23, 2006  7:55 AM
Compliance, DataCenter, Desktops, Exchange, Exchange security, Laws, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Patch management, Regulations, Security, Servers, SQL Server, standards
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Configuring MS Exchange error
I am really starting to hate Outlook right about now. After figuring out that there was a conflict with my Exchange Server and some other software on our server I have uninstalled Outlook 2003. I reinstalled the old version of it. Now I am getting an error message when I try and configure the Exchange [...]

Answer Question   |  February 21, 2006  7:58 PM
Desktops, Exchange, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, Software, SQL Server
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10 pts.

Remoute access connection………..
Hi, I wana have a remoute access connection from my XP pro sp2 client to my W2k server sp4,how can I configure them? Could you please help me? Thank you. —- Regards Mahnaz

Answer Question   |  February 22, 2006  2:41 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support
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265 pts.