Strange keyboard problem after network logon.
Hi, I have this strange issue of keyboards not working after logon to Win2003 servers, SP1, from WinXP and Win2K clients. I have determined that it is not the clients. If logging on to clients under administrator or simply unplugging the cat 5 cable, the keyboards work fine. This only happens after login. But, then [...]
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| May 2, 2007 12:50 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Hi, I have this strange issue of keyboards not working after logon to Win2003 servers, SP1, from WinXP and Win2K clients. I have determined that it is not the clients. If logging on to clients under administrator or simply unplugging the cat 5 cable, the keyboards work fine. This only happens after login. But, then [...]
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| May 2, 2007 12:50 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Issues in Replying or Formawarding Email Messages
We are currently doing an Exchange migration from 5.5 to 2003 Exchange Server. Two of the user mailboxes that we have just moved have suddenly have issues replying or forwarding emails with or w/o attachments. They received the following error messages: John xxx on 4/26/2007 4:02 PM The e-mail system was unable to deliver the [...]
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| November 21, 2007 10:39 AM
Desktops, Exchange, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
We are currently doing an Exchange migration from 5.5 to 2003 Exchange Server. Two of the user mailboxes that we have just moved have suddenly have issues replying or forwarding emails with or w/o attachments. They received the following error messages: John xxx on 4/26/2007 4:02 PM The e-mail system was unable to deliver the [...]
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| November 21, 2007 10:39 AM
Desktops, Exchange, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Lost Global Catalogue
My Windows 2003 PDC recently died but prior to this I had transfered the operations master roles including schema master to my BDC. I was convinced my BDC was a Global Catalogue server but didn’t get a chance to check before my PDC died. This happened just before I went away for 2 weeks and [...]
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| February 21, 2008 7:45 AM
Active Directory, Desktops, DHCP, DNS, General Directories, Lotus Domino, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking services, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support
My Windows 2003 PDC recently died but prior to this I had transfered the operations master roles including schema master to my BDC. I was convinced my BDC was a Global Catalogue server but didn’t get a chance to check before my PDC died. This happened just before I went away for 2 weeks and [...]
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| February 21, 2008 7:45 AM
Active Directory, Desktops, DHCP, DNS, General Directories, Lotus Domino, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking services, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support
Windows XP System Hardening – Sysprep problem
I’m currently going through a list of required security changes on one of our system that we use to create a master image to sysprep and clone to multiple target systems. I’ve made a large number of detailed changes to the system and now it appears that sysprep is unable to complete the mini setup [...]
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| February 14, 2008 11:20 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Patch management, Security, Servers, SQL Server
I’m currently going through a list of required security changes on one of our system that we use to create a master image to sysprep and clone to multiple target systems. I’ve made a large number of detailed changes to the system and now it appears that sysprep is unable to complete the mini setup [...]
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| February 14, 2008 11:20 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Patch management, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Locked down Terminal Server 2003
We have locked down TS per Microsoft instructions, and now no one but the administrators group can execute the one program we need to publish. Have tried scripts, etc. Error says invalid path, Error 3051, and DAO.Workspace FO Hookintodatabase… What do I have to do in Group Policy to unlock this? Thanks.
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| April 20, 2007 5:09 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
We have locked down TS per Microsoft instructions, and now no one but the administrators group can execute the one program we need to publish. Have tried scripts, etc. Error says invalid path, Error 3051, and DAO.Workspace FO Hookintodatabase… What do I have to do in Group Policy to unlock this? Thanks.
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| April 20, 2007 5:09 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Connecting Samba to Active Directory
Afternoon all, I am having trouble trying to get a samba file server to work correctly under Active Directory(Windows 2003). I have gotten the linux PC to connect to the AD network, join it and uthenticate on it. However when I get the server to browse to the linux PC, I get prompted or a [...]
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| April 5, 2007 11:41 PM
Active Directory, Desktops, General Directories, Linux, Lotus Domino, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Afternoon all, I am having trouble trying to get a samba file server to work correctly under Active Directory(Windows 2003). I have gotten the linux PC to connect to the AD network, join it and uthenticate on it. However when I get the server to browse to the linux PC, I get prompted or a [...]
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| April 5, 2007 11:41 PM
Active Directory, Desktops, General Directories, Linux, Lotus Domino, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Connecting Samba to Active Directory
Afternoon all, I am having trouble trying to get a samba file server to work correctly under Active Directory(Windows 2003). I have gotten the linux PC to connect to the AD network, join it and uthenticate on it. However when I get the server to browse to the linux PC, I get prompted or a [...]
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| April 5, 2007 11:41 PM
Active Directory, Desktops, General Directories, Linux, Lotus Domino, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Afternoon all, I am having trouble trying to get a samba file server to work correctly under Active Directory(Windows 2003). I have gotten the linux PC to connect to the AD network, join it and uthenticate on it. However when I get the server to browse to the linux PC, I get prompted or a [...]
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| April 5, 2007 11:41 PM
Active Directory, Desktops, General Directories, Linux, Lotus Domino, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
server temporary freezing
I have Dell poweredge 700 with Dell CERC SATA 1.5/6ch Raid controller card in RAID 5 I have about 20-30 stations connected to it at any moment. The disk queue is small below 1 from time to time people will experience desconnection problems such as i will try to access file and server will stop [...]
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| August 27, 2010 4:08 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Hardware, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, Software, SQL Server, Storage, Tech support
I have Dell poweredge 700 with Dell CERC SATA 1.5/6ch Raid controller card in RAID 5 I have about 20-30 stations connected to it at any moment. The disk queue is small below 1 from time to time people will experience desconnection problems such as i will try to access file and server will stop [...]
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| August 27, 2010 4:08 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Hardware, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, Software, SQL Server, Storage, Tech support
SQL Error
When attempting to upload a file to SQL Server, we receive this error:Arthimetic overflow error converting expression to data type int OnProject is the colaboration tool that is running on SQL. This error appears no matter what size file we try to upload.
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| March 30, 2007 10:40 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
When attempting to upload a file to SQL Server, we receive this error:Arthimetic overflow error converting expression to data type int OnProject is the colaboration tool that is running on SQL. This error appears no matter what size file we try to upload.
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| March 30, 2007 10:40 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Saving Permissions
I am moving files and folders to a new server – all folders have a set of security permissions. Is there a way to transfer or maintain the permissions on each folder to the new server? Jamesesweeney
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| March 29, 2007 1:22 PM
Servers
I am moving files and folders to a new server – all folders have a set of security permissions. Is there a way to transfer or maintain the permissions on each folder to the new server? Jamesesweeney
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| March 29, 2007 1:22 PM
Servers
File copy limmits in Windows XP
Does any one know what is a copy limit in windows XP as when we copy a lot of small files Windows XP stations come up with low resources error ex. we copy 40GB=800000 files windows 2003 server edition is fine no problems.
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| March 27, 2007 10:01 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Storage
Does any one know what is a copy limit in windows XP as when we copy a lot of small files Windows XP stations come up with low resources error ex. we copy 40GB=800000 files windows 2003 server edition is fine no problems.
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| March 27, 2007 10:01 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Storage
The time is wrong in one of my Domain controllers…………..
Hi, There is something wrong in my domain from one week ago!!! I have two domain controller,the first dc name is DC and second is Mail,both of them is GC and the OS is Win 2003 server R2 sp1 I set the time of Mail and other clients by GP acording the time of DC: [...]
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| February 21, 2008 7:24 AM
Active Directory, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Network monitoring, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support
Hi, There is something wrong in my domain from one week ago!!! I have two domain controller,the first dc name is DC and second is Mail,both of them is GC and the OS is Win 2003 server R2 sp1 I set the time of Mail and other clients by GP acording the time of DC: [...]
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| February 21, 2008 7:24 AM
Active Directory, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Network monitoring, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support
Network Slowdown/Delay between XP and 2003 Server
I have several XP boxes sitting on an internal network behind a router. We use a Point-2-Point conection to get our office to our co-lo space where our server is located. This P2P is a T1. Our windows 2003 server is used as a document storage system that our xp boxes need access to continually. [...]
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| March 29, 2007 2:51 PM
Availability, Bandwidth, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Performance management, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support
I have several XP boxes sitting on an internal network behind a router. We use a Point-2-Point conection to get our office to our co-lo space where our server is located. This P2P is a T1. Our windows 2003 server is used as a document storage system that our xp boxes need access to continually. [...]
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| March 29, 2007 2:51 PM
Availability, Bandwidth, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Performance management, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support
Default User Profile
I am in the unenviable position of administering an existing Windows2000 network consisting of one computer running Windows2000 server and three workstations running Windows2000 professional. They are configured as a domain. I would like to be able to set up a default user profile that would have a password-protected screensaver and – more importantly – [...]
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| February 21, 2008 8:56 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
I am in the unenviable position of administering an existing Windows2000 network consisting of one computer running Windows2000 server and three workstations running Windows2000 professional. They are configured as a domain. I would like to be able to set up a default user profile that would have a password-protected screensaver and – more importantly – [...]
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| February 21, 2008 8:56 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Auto Logoff
I am “reluctantly” administering an existing Windows 2000 network running Windows 2000 Server and three workstations running Windows 2000 professional. The users tend to walk away leaving the workstations logged on. Password-protected screensavers kick in after 15 minutes which at least helps with security concerns. The problem is that only the user or the system [...]
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| March 23, 2007 8:47 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
I am “reluctantly” administering an existing Windows 2000 network running Windows 2000 Server and three workstations running Windows 2000 professional. The users tend to walk away leaving the workstations logged on. Password-protected screensavers kick in after 15 minutes which at least helps with security concerns. The problem is that only the user or the system [...]
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| March 23, 2007 8:47 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Remote Administration
I’ve been asked to administer an existing Windows2000 network consisting of one computer running Windows2000 Server and the other three running Windows2000 Professional. All have Service Pack 4. I would like to be able to sometimes administer the server remotely from any one of the workstations rather than running back to the server. I know [...]
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| March 26, 2007 8:37 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
I’ve been asked to administer an existing Windows2000 network consisting of one computer running Windows2000 Server and the other three running Windows2000 Professional. All have Service Pack 4. I would like to be able to sometimes administer the server remotely from any one of the workstations rather than running back to the server. I know [...]
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| March 26, 2007 8:37 PM
DataCenter, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
DHCP relay Agent in DELL switches
I have windows 2003 servers and Dell 62XX series switches (level 3 switches) and Vlans. As I understand in order for a computer to be able to receieve an IP Address via dhcp I need relay agent. This series of switches supports DHCP Relay my question is how would i assign computer to a specific [...]
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| February 21, 2008 3:56 PM
Dell, Desktops, DHCP, DNS, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Networking services, OS, Routers, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Switches
I have windows 2003 servers and Dell 62XX series switches (level 3 switches) and Vlans. As I understand in order for a computer to be able to receieve an IP Address via dhcp I need relay agent. This series of switches supports DHCP Relay my question is how would i assign computer to a specific [...]
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| February 21, 2008 3:56 PM
Dell, Desktops, DHCP, DNS, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Networking services, OS, Routers, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Switches
Daylight Saving Time fallout
Hi all – Well hopefully your changes went better than mine did. Some Servers and desktops that didn’t pickup the correct time and the Exchange appointment time changes did not go well here – but other than that, things seem ok now. Some questions have been raised on this issue. Mainly 2 things: 1. What [...]
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| March 13, 2007 3:25 PM
Desktops, Exchange, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Hi all – Well hopefully your changes went better than mine did. Some Servers and desktops that didn’t pickup the correct time and the Exchange appointment time changes did not go well here – but other than that, things seem ok now. Some questions have been raised on this issue. Mainly 2 things: 1. What [...]
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| March 13, 2007 3:25 PM
Desktops, Exchange, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Monitoring and Denying IP addresses assignment in Windows 2000 Domain
Hi members, Currently our network is about 400+computers and a bunch of servers. We have managed and unmanaged switches. We are an hotel. Recently we have noted some rogue computers in our DHCP server lease list. We are looking for a way/software that can monitor dhcp assignments to computers, and match that IP to a [...]
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| March 11, 2007 6:54 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
Hi members, Currently our network is about 400+computers and a bunch of servers. We have managed and unmanaged switches. We are an hotel. Recently we have noted some rogue computers in our DHCP server lease list. We are looking for a way/software that can monitor dhcp assignments to computers, and match that IP to a [...]
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| March 11, 2007 6:54 PM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server
ASP .NET SQL Statement
Thanks to SheldonLinker my earlier question has been answered. I continue to have 1 issuse and it is with my conditional SQL statement. I’m thinking someone will be able to correct this very easily. Here’s the statement: If (“SELECT DataID FROM table1″) = UserID Then Update Else Insert End If I don’t know if SELECT [...]
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| March 5, 2007 8:21 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL, SQL Server, Web site design & management
Thanks to SheldonLinker my earlier question has been answered. I continue to have 1 issuse and it is with my conditional SQL statement. I’m thinking someone will be able to correct this very easily. Here’s the statement: If (“SELECT DataID FROM table1″) = UserID Then Update Else Insert End If I don’t know if SELECT [...]
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| March 5, 2007 8:21 AM
Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL, SQL Server, Web site design & management
