SQL server files/programs vanished
have domain server and sql server on network,  each backs each other up. users cannot access files on sql and some things seems to be missing on domain as well.  Older restore won’t work, it states that files unavailable. I backed up everything I could on ext. hd’s and am attempting to restore locally from [...]

Answer Question   |  September 15, 2010  7:19 PM
Data backup and recovery, Disaster Recovery, SQL Backup, Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition

Switching from FTP to SFTP
How can we switch our FTP server to SFTP? We want to secure our files going into and out of our Windows 2003 FTP server. What steps can we take without having to purchase additional software?

Answer Question   |  September 14, 2010  1:35 PM
FTP, FTP management, FTP Server, Security in 2010, SFTP, Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server Management

Help me get a bat file to kill an exe with an if statement
anybody help me get a bat file to kill a exe with a if statement . TASKKILL /F /IM “test.exe” solves but another supporting exe which monitors the test.exe kicks in and relaunches the exe again. I need to run this as a scheduled task daily once and kills until test.exe is killed.

Answer Question   |  September 13, 2010  4:29 AM
.bat file, .exe, excel, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Server 2003

RDP suddenly stopped working on one server
Hi all I have a weird problem where all of a sudden RDP on one of our 5 server 2003 servers stopped working. The erro it comes up with is that it cannot connect. I tried RDPing to the server from itself and nothing. Using the IP address doesn’t work either. ANy suggestions?? Thanks Tracy

Answer Question   |  September 13, 2010  1:13 AM
RDP, Remote Desktop Protocol, Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 error messages

Process ID 174:102 owns resources that are blocking processes on Scheduler 2.
Looking for solution to Process ID 174:102 owns resources that are blocking processes on Scheduler 2. We recently installed our Lucent Vitalnet app with SQL 2000.  it runs fine for 2-3 days, then the app stops when the above SQL error message occurs.  Rebooting the server temporarily fixes the problem until another 2 days. Also [...]

Answer Question   |  September 10, 2010  4:15 PM
SQL 2000, SQL 2000 to 2005 Migration, SQL 2005, SQL Server 2005, SQL Server upgrades, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 SP2

Upgrading from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2008?
What has to happen before I can do an upgrade from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2008? I have a new server if necessary but would like to perform an upgrade. This is running on a Windows 2003 server.

Answer Question   |  November 24, 2010  8:33 PM
Exchange 2003, Exchange 2003 Migration, Exchange 2008, Exchange upgrades, Windows, Windows Server 2003

Translating windows error messages from the event viewer. What does that hex mean?
Is there a way to translate the characters in the hex of Windows errors in the event viewer into meaningful text? What does this represent?

Answer Question   |  September 8, 2010  3:17 PM
Dell PowerEdge, Event log errors, Event logs, Event Viewer, Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 error messages, Windows Server 2003 Event Log

Adding Windows Firewalls to all computers via group policy
How can I add Windows Firewall rules to each computer via group policy? We have a new application that needs a port open both ways. What is the easiest way to do this? Windows 2003 Server, Vista desktops.

Answer Question   |  September 8, 2010  1:40 PM
Firewalls, Group Policy, Windows firewall, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Group Policy, Windows Vista

Restoring shadow copy files from recovery console Windows Server 2003 SP2
Is it possible to restore shadow copy files from the recovery console? Windows Server 2003 SP2. I need to access a previous version of a file and the system will not start up. I am open to any ideas or suggestions.

Answer Question   |  December 4, 2010  8:03 PM
Recovery, Windows, Windows Recovery Console, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 SP2

Rebuilding Raid 5
I have a ML 350 with a 641 controller running RAID5 with 3 36 gb drives and 2 72 gb drives. Since the 72s are acting as 36s can I rebuild them with 36s?

Answer Question   |  September 8, 2010  1:57 PM
HP ProLiant ML 350, RAID, RAID 5, RAID configuration, RAID rebuild, Windows Server 2003

Child domain DNS Windows Server 2003
I am trying to setup a child domain to join an existing domain. Since DNS is required, I am confused. The first DC used itself as preferred DNS, and I can see all the records created when the active directory is installed. For the second DC (probably located in a different location), is it setup [...]

Answer Question   |  September 7, 2010  12:21 PM
Child Domain, Domain Controller, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Domain

How To Enable Simple File Sharing – Windows Server 2003 Application Edition
I am trying to install the Ghost Remote Client on a Windows Server 2003 Application Edition server. The problem is that I need to enable Simple File Sharing in order to install the program. I made sure the Server Service is running, but when I open up Windows Explorer and go to Tools -> Folder [...]

Answer Question   |  September 2, 2010  6:53 PM
Application servers, file sharing, Ghost client, Windows Application Server, Windows Server 2003

Exchange 2007 SP2 64 bit
We currently have Exchange 2007 SP1 64 bit on our domain that is Windows 2003 32 bit. I would like to know is it okay to do the Forest/Domain prep for Exchange 2007 SP2 with the 32 bit like I did before with SP1. Then apply the SP2 64 bit to my Exchange 2007? Do [...]

Answer Question   |  September 2, 2010  5:10 PM
64 Bit Exchange, 64-bit Servers, Exchange 2007, Exchange 2007 SP2, Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 32-bit

A batch script to remotely restart about 300 windows server 2003 computers on the network
I need a batch script to remotely restart about 300 windows server 2003 computers on  the network using Altris Deployment Server.

Answer Question   |  September 3, 2010  9:50 AM
Batch Scripts, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server Remote Access

Can I Create Network Shared Folder Access Based On Computer Group Membership?
Noob to AD here, trying to solve a problem. Any help is greatly appreciated. [strong]Can you assign access to a network shared folder based on a computer’s group membership?[/strong] I originally created a script that assigns a shared network folder (Drive S) according to user group membership, BUT some users work in different departments and [...]

Answer Question   |  September 11, 2010  12:04 AM
Active Directory, Active Directory Permissions, Network Shared Folder, Shared folders, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server Shared Folders

Old address listed for domain name
One of my Windows DNS servers must have an old address listed for a domain name. How can I fix it manually? Windows Server 2003.

Answer Question   |  September 1, 2010  1:51 PM
DNS server, Domain Administration, Domain name, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 error messages

Adding Linux as a second domain controller
This question will undoubtedly anger many if not all, but after 5 years I am at my wit’s end. Can I install and setup a new domain using linux as a domain controller behind a router in such a way that it won’t interfere with or be seen by the current win 2k3 domain controller?

Answer Question   |  September 8, 2010  5:37 AM
Domain Controller, Linux, Multiple Domain Controllers, Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Domain, Windows Server 2003 Domain Controller

Windows server 2003 update error
I installed a update for windows 2003 server it caused the server to not start up properly. I tried last known good. It brought me right back to the same problem. How can I undo a Windows update?

Answer Question   |  August 31, 2010  8:19 PM
Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server Update Services, Windows Update, Windows Update Management, Windows Updates

Adprep /domainprep error while upgrading from Windows Server 2003 to 2008
I have a 2003 domain that I want to upgrade to 2008 and the forestprep worked, but have an error on the domainprep.  Below is the information that comes up when I run the adprep command. C:>C:ADPREP2008adprep32.exe /domainprep Running domainprep … Adprep was unable to modify some attributes on object DC=abc,DC=abc,DC=mn,DC=us. [User Action] Check the [...]

Answer Question   |  September 7, 2010  4:15 PM
Adprep, ForestPrep, Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Domain, Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 Upgrade, Windows Server 2003 Upgrade, Windows Server 2008

Who deleted all the files in Windows 2003 Member Server share?
How can I tell who deleted all the files in one of my shares on a windows 2003 member server? We are running Active Directory 2003 as well and do not have auditing enabled.

Answer Question   |  September 4, 2010  2:59 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory 2003, File Shares, Member Servers, Windows 2003 Member Server, Windows Server 2003