Windows Server 2003 Questions


OutLook error message
I’m running Terminal Services on a Windows 2003 server. When a few of my users log out of Outlook, they receive the following message. Microsoft Outlook has encountered a problem a needs to close. I have tried updating the office software, and haven’t had any luck. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Answer Question   |  May 5, 2008  2:46 PM
Outlook, Outlook error messages, Terminal Services, Windows Server 2003
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50 pts.

Using SIS with Windows Server 2003
In our environment, we have mostly Windows 2003 R2 servers. I’m wanting to implement SIS onto our file servers to hopefully create more space. However, I know SIS is not a standalone service on Win2k3 server, but I know that if you install Windows Deployment Service(aka RIS)the SIS service comes along with this. All you’d [...]

Answer Question   |  March 28, 2008  1:41 PM
Microsoft Windows, Single Instance Storage, SIS, Windows Server 2003
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55 pts.

Upgrading Windows Server 2000 to 2003
I’m running Exchange 2003 on a Windows 2000 server. I want to upgrade to Windows Server 2003. My OS is on a 4 Gb partition. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Answer Question   |  March 28, 2008  7:54 PM
Exchange 2003, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003
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50 pts.

Synchronization between two exchange servers
Hi We have two cooperated networks and want to synchronize our Outlook Calendars between the two Exchange servers – how can we do that? We are trying to get a VPN Site to Site up and running. Our system is Windows 2003 Server and Exchange 2003 Thank you for your time Regards

Answer Question   |  March 27, 2008  2:54 PM
Calendar, Exchange 2003, Exchange Server, Exchange synchronization, Outlook, Outlook calendar, VPN, Windows Server 2003
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5 pts.

domain 2003 and want to add more domain
i have a DC running on 2003 it is running slow and i bought another server i.e ibm server and install windows 2oo3 . i want to know that i have to make this server adc or child domain that it should manage my performance on network. all users acces to first server to run [...]

Answer Question   |  March 26, 2008  8:08 AM
Active Directory Connector, ADC, Domain Controller, Windows Server 2003
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5 pts.

Exchange 2003 – mailbox doesnt appear in properties for user and cant create an Microsoft Outlook profile
A question from a SearchExchange.com user: We have an existing Windows 2003 domain which has an existing Exchange 2003 implementation on it that works great. We added a child domain and ran domain prep on it. We created a Recipient Update Service entry to handle policy extension to the child domain. We can create a [...]

Answer Question   |  March 26, 2008  6:36 PM
Child Domain, Exchange 2003, Outlook, Windows Server 2003
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16,755 pts.

Windows 2003 enterprise server for one site in different Active Directory forests. Need to migrate users from one forest to another forest
Windows 2003 enterprise server for one site in different forests. I would like to migrate users from one forest to another forest I have two . I HAVE DONE Following step. 1.Created secondary zone in both the domains for either forest. 2.established external trust with no transitive. but when i am transferring users through admt [...]

Answer Question   |  March 25, 2008  1:51 PM
Active Directory, Windows Server 2003
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110 pts.

Terminal services connection that can access the software which will be running on a Windows Server 2003
I’m pretty new to Terminal Services and I’ve been asked by a client to set up a Terminal services connection for three users so that they can all access the company’s accounting software which will be running on a Windows 2003 server. I think I’ve got a good idea how to set up the server [...]

Answer Question   |  March 25, 2008  5:15 PM
Terminal Services, Windows Server 2003
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110 pts.

Users unable to delete files Windows XP on Windows Server 2003
We are a small high school with a Win 2003 server and Win XP Pro desktops. We use roaming profiles. Some – but not all – users find that when they delete files (stored in their network folder), the files are restored the next time they log in. What should I be looking for to [...]

Answer Question   |  November 4, 2008  3:47 PM
Roaming Profiles, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
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425 pts.

Windows 2003/ Exchange 2000 Mangled attributes
I have a windows 2000 Domain controller. it is the only server on our network, and is about to be replaced with a windows 2003 server. i have read several places that before i run adprep/ forestprep i need to run an inetorgpersonfix for exchange 2000 (what we currently use). but do i only need [...]

Answer Question   |  March 27, 2008  3:30 PM
Domain Controller, Domain Server, Exchange 2000, mangled attributes, Migration/Upgrades, Windows Server 2003
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35 pts.

Microsoft 2003 Server R2 and ICS
How do you setup ICS in Microsoft 2003 Server R2 Standard Edition?

Answer Question   |  March 25, 2008  2:41 PM
ICS, Internet Connection Sharing, Windows Server 2003
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Ek
5 pts.

Windows Server 2003 office configuration question.
I have a small company which has 8 employees plus myself. I have just bought 5 thin client machines and a HP Server. The 5 client machines will connect local ally via TS to use MS Office. 3 People will connect remotely to use MS Office via TS Server. What 2003 Server software and licenses [...]

Answer Question   |  March 25, 2008  1:23 PM
Microsoft Office, Windows Server 2003, Windows Terminal Server
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110 pts.

Instant Messaging in Windows Server 2003
I want step wise configuration of instance messaging for internal users

Answer Question   |  January 5, 2011  10:47 AM
Exchange servers, Instant Messaging, Windows Server 2003

Active Directory domain controller running DNS server on Windows Server 2003 question
I have an active directory domain controller running DNS server on win 2003 server. I want to change my address schema so i need to change ip address for this server. What do i need to do with DNS SOA and NS records and A records. Can i just change server ip address or what

Answer Question   |  March 22, 2008  3:41 PM
Active Directory, DNS, Domain Controller, Windows Server 2003
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110 pts.

Run NTBackup in the background?
Is it possible to run NTBackup (scheduled) invisibly, or in the background? Currently I have NTBackup set to schedule during the day at (for example) 1:00PM to back up users’ Outlook data files, but when it does so the NTBackup application actually launches. I am forced to do it this way, but I do not [...]

Answer Question   |  April 7, 2008  1:21 PM
Backup & recovery, NTBackup, Scheduling software, Windows Server 2003
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515 pts.

Install Exchange Server 5.5 on Windows 2003 Server.
Hi to all. I am new here. I have an Nt4 server with exchange 5.5. These days i want to upgrade my Nt to 2003 Server. I wonder if i can install exchange server 5.5 on Windows 2003 Server. Thanks.

Answer Question   |  March 22, 2008  11:30 AM
Exchange 5.5, Windows NT Server, Windows Server 2003
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5 pts.

Windows server 2003 firewall
I have just installed a new server with Windows 2003 R2 and added the users to the Doman with Active Directory. I have made file and print sharing an exception in the firewall settings, but when I turn the firewall on, the users no longer have access to the server – they are disconnected. Help

Answer Question   |  March 20, 2008  10:28 PM
Firewalls, Windows Security, Windows Server 2003
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5 pts.

Windows Shared Folder Permissions
Hi, I have a question regarding sharing a folder across a network using Windows. What is the difference between the following: 1. Right click the directory Select Properties > Sharing tab > Permissions 2. Right click the directory Select Properties > Security tab I can set different users/groups in each, but what are the implications? [...]

Answer Question   |  March 19, 2008  10:51 AM
Shared folders, Windows, Windows client administration and maintenance, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
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65 pts.

Client Login too Slow on Windows XP
Hi, i have a domain win2003 standard edtion. when client(XP2) login with domain then login time will be 5 to 8 minute. i have cat 6 Dling cable and switch but connetctors are cat 5e. plz resolve my problem Ram

Answer Question   |  March 22, 2008  11:11 AM
Windows client administration and maintenance, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
5 pts.

Configuring a Win2003 share to be available to all XP users on networked machines
Been a long while since I’ve worked with Windows, and the networking metaphor is killing me (Unix here…). I have in a server room a Win 2003 server with a large RAID. There are 4 XP machines in 2 offices, all on the same LAN/subnet (2003 server is DHCP server for the XP machines). The [...]

Answer Question   |  August 28, 2008  7:39 PM
DHCP, Networks, RAID, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
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15 pts.