Windows Server 2003 Questions


Adding an alias for our server in Windows Server 2003 AD
Can we add an alias for our server in Windows Server 2003 Active Directory so clients can hit a fqnd by typing app in the browser?

Answer Question   |  April 21, 2011  7:32 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory interoperability, Server administration, Server management, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 administration
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1,110 pts.

Replicator and cluster replicator task
If two servers are in cluster then does the cluster replicator task run on both the servers or on an single server? Similarly if we have established replication between servers, does the replicator task run on single or both the servers???

Answer Question   |  May 2, 2011  2:31 PM
Cluster management, Data Replication, Lotus Domino, Windows Server 2003
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125 pts.

Login logs for terminal server
Running server 2003 and server 2008 on separate terminal server. Is there any way to see who logs in and when remotely ?

Answer Question   |  May 2, 2011  4:50 PM
Remote access, Terminal Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008
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265 pts.

Performance monitor alerts on Windows Server 2003
We have a 2003 server here that we are trying to catch a runaway process on. I know how to go into perfmon and set a page file monitor, but I can’t seem to understand the counter. I want to set it at a specific GB file size or % or total. Is the size [...]

Answer Question   |  May 3, 2011  2:55 PM
Performance monitoring, Server management, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server Management, Windows Server Performance
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1,050 pts.

Automatic email sent when hard drive space is met
Can we set an alert to email us when a hard drive space condition is met? Where would we set this up on a windows server 2003?

Answer Question   |  November 4, 2011  2:37 PM
HARD drive, Hard drive space, HDD, Windows Backup, Windows Server 2003
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755 pts.

Setting up a code repository on Windows Server 2003
How can we setup a code repository on a Windows Server 2003 with check in/check out and version control/subversioning?

Answer Question   |  April 20, 2011  2:34 PM
Windows Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 administration
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755 pts.

Opinion on rugged laptops for the enterprise
Our field techs current Toughbook laptops are now out of warranty. We are looking at buying some new ones, but are wondering if anyone has any experience with anything other than Panasonic. OS choices are not a big deal, since thay both are familar with 7. We are looking at semi-rugged with possbile imbedded Verizon [...]

Answer Question   |  July 1, 2011  1:56 PM
Hardware devices, Laptop computers, Panasonic, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003
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1,050 pts.

Multiple user with different rights
I am running server 03 and 08.  I have many clients running XP.  I have restricted these clients so they are unable to get to anything on the network.  When I sit down to work on a PC, it would be nice to access resources that are not permitted to these users.  I currently have [...]

Answer Question   |  May 2, 2011  9:12 PM
User account management, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP
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45 pts.

Where should we store a copy of the Windows Server 2003 R2 installation files?
Should we store a copy of the Windows Server 2003 R2 installation files on our server? Is this good practice?

Answer Question   |  April 18, 2011  7:15 PM
Installation, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Installation, Windows Server 2003 R2
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1,110 pts.

Windows server 2003 x2 server VPN encryption
When doing a Windows Server 2003 to Windows server 2003 vpn what type of encryption should we use being the most restrictive as possible?

Answer Question   |  April 15, 2011  7:13 PM
Encryption, Encryption Software, VPN, VPN security, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 security
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1,110 pts.

Blocking sniffers from catching SIP/VoIP traffic
Can we block wireshark or ethereal from being able to run on our Windows 2003 Active Directory network? We want to block sniffers from catching sip/VoIP traffic.

Answer Question   |  April 15, 2011  7:11 PM
Active Directory 2003, Active Directory security, Ethereal, SIP, VoIP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 security, Wireshark
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975 pts.

Install fonts in windows 7 using vbs
I have clients that are going to place their fonts, usually downloaded ones into a folder. I need a script to assist me in this. Since I dont know what the fonts are called, I can’t use this one as stated, since I don’t know the .ParseName values. How do I write this so it [...]

Answer Question   |  May 3, 2011  3:31 PM
Fonts, Scripts, Visual Basic, Windows 7, Windows 7 support, Windows Server 2003
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1,050 pts.

Can we use a Windows server 2003 standard disk?
Our Windows SBS 2003 crashed. Can we use a Windows Server 2003 standard disk to boot to a recovery console?

Answer Question   |  April 14, 2011  5:55 PM
Boot disk, Recovery Disk, SBS 2003, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, Windows Small Business Server, Windows Small Business Server 2003
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1,110 pts.

Power Point 2003 vs. 2007 PCI DSS Compliance
Would migrating to Power Point Viewer 2007 change PCI DSS compliance in any way if all patches were applied to 2007?  i.e., does the newer version bring anything like ActiveX into the picture?

Answer Question   |  April 18, 2011  4:48 PM
ActiveX, Compliance, PCI DSS, PowerPoint 2003, Windows Server 2003
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15 pts.

Active directory FSMO roles
Hi friends, Can any one solve my question that came to my mind. Is all the domain controllers had the NTDS.DIT database file or only FSMO role holders DCs had these file in a forest? If only FSMO DCs having ntds.dit file, why other DCs doesnot having? Thanks.

Answer Question   |  April 12, 2011  5:51 AM
Active Directory, FSMO, FSMO Role, NTDS, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 SP2
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70 pts.

Setting up an SSH connection to a Window server 2003
Can I setup a ssh connection to a Windows server 2003 to configure settings? If so how would I do that and what can I configure?

Answer Question   |  April 13, 2011  8:16 PM
SSH, SSH Configuration, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 configuration
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16,755 pts.

Imaging Windows server 2003 so I can use it in a virtual machine
How can I image my Windows server 2003 so I can use it in a Virtual Machine on a Windows XP workstation? Asked via email.

Answer Question   |  April 12, 2011  8:09 PM
Imaging software, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Window Server 2003, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows XP Workgroup
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16,755 pts.

Monitoring Windows server 2003 task manager
How can I monitor the status of a Windows 2003 task manager over a period of time like for a month on my server?

Answer Question   |  April 12, 2011  4:30 PM
Monitoring software, Server monitoring, Task Manager, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 administration
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975 pts.

Branding Internet Explorer via Active Directory
We want to brand Internet Explorer via Active directory. How can we do it? Our domain controllers are 2003.

Answer Question   |  April 12, 2011  4:27 PM
Active Directory, Domain Controller, Internet Explorer, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Domain, Windows Server 2003 Domain Controller
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1,110 pts.

Post mortem on Windows server 2003
My Windows server 2003 failed. How can I perform a post mortem to see why it failed? Is there a guide or application?

Answer Question   |  April 12, 2011  4:06 PM
Windows Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 administration, Windows Server 2003 performance, Windows Server Performance
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1,110 pts.