What backup software should I use for 12 servers and 6 terabytes of data?
I’m running Windows Server 2008. We have a lot of legacy data and current data. We need to back it all up on a tape library. What’s the best hardware and software to use to make this simple and idiot proof?
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| January 30, 2012 2:50 PM
Backup, Backup and Recovery Hardware, Backup software, Tape Backups, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server backup
I’m running Windows Server 2008. We have a lot of legacy data and current data. We need to back it all up on a tape library. What’s the best hardware and software to use to make this simple and idiot proof?
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| January 30, 2012 2:50 PM
Backup, Backup and Recovery Hardware, Backup software, Tape Backups, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server backup
Upgrade windows server 2003 to windows server 2008 Domain
Hello, What is the best approach to upgrade our current 2003 (full Functional Level) to a 2008 Domain. New server hardware will be used for the Domain Controllers. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Need to start planning soon. Thanks,
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| June 30, 2010 11:19 PM
Windows Server 2003 Domain, Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 Upgrade, Windows Server 2003 Upgrade, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Domain, Windows Server Upgrades
Hello, What is the best approach to upgrade our current 2003 (full Functional Level) to a 2008 Domain. New server hardware will be used for the Domain Controllers. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Need to start planning soon. Thanks,
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| June 30, 2010 11:19 PM
Windows Server 2003 Domain, Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 Upgrade, Windows Server 2003 Upgrade, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Domain, Windows Server Upgrades
trying to use MAC address authentication for AP from NPS RADIUS Windows Server 2008.
We are trying using MAC address authentication for AP from NPS RADIUS Windows Server 2008. Two things we are facing need help: What’s the “condition” selected and how’s the format? Secondly, How do we excute the query of SQL( 2008)table column? I do make conection successful but I do not have any action?? SQL Database [...]
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| November 24, 2010 7:58 PM
MAC address, Radius Server, SQL Query, SQL Server 2008, Windows networking, Windows Server 2008
We are trying using MAC address authentication for AP from NPS RADIUS Windows Server 2008. Two things we are facing need help: What’s the “condition” selected and how’s the format? Secondly, How do we excute the query of SQL( 2008)table column? I do make conection successful but I do not have any action?? SQL Database [...]
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| November 24, 2010 7:58 PM
MAC address, Radius Server, SQL Query, SQL Server 2008, Windows networking, Windows Server 2008
Task Scheduler – task creation error on Windows 2008 Server x64
Hi, I have a problem with Task Scheduler on my Windows 2008 x64 Server. The main problem is if I try to create a tasks from Task Scheduler, when the dropdown box for ‘Configure for’ is selected as “Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, or Windows 2000″ – If this is selected, when I press OK [...]
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| July 7, 2010 11:07 PM
Registry settings, Windows Scheduler, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 64-bit
Hi, I have a problem with Task Scheduler on my Windows 2008 x64 Server. The main problem is if I try to create a tasks from Task Scheduler, when the dropdown box for ‘Configure for’ is selected as “Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, or Windows 2000″ – If this is selected, when I press OK [...]
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| July 7, 2010 11:07 PM
Registry settings, Windows Scheduler, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 64-bit
live & local NIC problem
I have two onboard NIC in windows server 2008 machine one LAN (LOCAL) IP & another has static IP that given by my ISP. I use this server as test web server. So it is connected with both NIC as same time with local & live public IP. This server is on local domain also. [...]
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| June 16, 2010 9:15 AM
LAN, Local area networks, NIC, NIC Problem, Web Server, Windows Server 2008
I have two onboard NIC in windows server 2008 machine one LAN (LOCAL) IP & another has static IP that given by my ISP. I use this server as test web server. So it is connected with both NIC as same time with local & live public IP. This server is on local domain also. [...]
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| June 16, 2010 9:15 AM
LAN, Local area networks, NIC, NIC Problem, Web Server, Windows Server 2008
Configure Single Sign On – Windows Server 2008
I am attpemting to athenticate using kerberos on Active Directory – Windows Server 2008. The System i configuration planning documentation maps the user account to the principal on Windows 2000 using ktpass. How is this accomplished using Windows 2008?
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| June 14, 2010 7:17 PM
AS/400 security, iSeries V6R1, Single sign-on, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server configuration
I am attpemting to athenticate using kerberos on Active Directory – Windows Server 2008. The System i configuration planning documentation maps the user account to the principal on Windows 2000 using ktpass. How is this accomplished using Windows 2008?
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| June 14, 2010 7:17 PM
AS/400 security, iSeries V6R1, Single sign-on, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server configuration
Sorting address list in Outlook 2003/Exchange2010
When creating a new email and clicking the “To” button to select recipients, how can I customize the sort order in that box? The user wants a particular name to show up at the top. In Exchange 2003 the previous administrator put an asterisk at the beginning of the display name, but that sounds kinda [...]
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| June 14, 2010 5:03 PM
Exchange 2010, Outlook 2003, Outlook 2003 Address Book, Windows Server 2008
When creating a new email and clicking the “To” button to select recipients, how can I customize the sort order in that box? The user wants a particular name to show up at the top. In Exchange 2003 the previous administrator put an asterisk at the beginning of the display name, but that sounds kinda [...]
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| June 14, 2010 5:03 PM
Exchange 2010, Outlook 2003, Outlook 2003 Address Book, Windows Server 2008
DHCP Split Scope – Win2008 Ent R2
Hello I’ve found several articles on how to perform the DHCP split scope configuration. However when I perform the right mouse click on the existing scopes, the advanced option is not avaliable to start the wizard. I’m using Win 2008 Ent – R2. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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| June 24, 2010 7:45 PM
DHCP, DHCP scope, DHCP Scope Split Wizard, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2
Hello I’ve found several articles on how to perform the DHCP split scope configuration. However when I perform the right mouse click on the existing scopes, the advanced option is not avaliable to start the wizard. I’m using Win 2008 Ent – R2. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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| June 24, 2010 7:45 PM
DHCP, DHCP scope, DHCP Scope Split Wizard, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2
Binary Math windows server 2008 sql server 2008 r2
Operating System: Windows 2008 2 Database: SQL Server 2008 Enterprise R2 issue: I am trying to creat a binary matrix that manages user permissions. My largest number at present is 135069719 the binary representation is : 101001001110000101001 The largest number I eventually have to handle is a 20 digit decimal number Is this possible?
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| June 23, 2012 3:33 PM
Binary Math, SQL Server 2008 R2, User Permissions, Windows Server 2008
Operating System: Windows 2008 2 Database: SQL Server 2008 Enterprise R2 issue: I am trying to creat a binary matrix that manages user permissions. My largest number at present is 135069719 the binary representation is : 101001001110000101001 The largest number I eventually have to handle is a 20 digit decimal number Is this possible?
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| June 23, 2012 3:33 PM
Binary Math, SQL Server 2008 R2, User Permissions, Windows Server 2008
Migrate from virtual server to physical server, including AD and Exchange
My company has a Windows Server 2008 running a virtual server of Windows Server 2003 (with Exchange 2003). We want to upgrade to Exchange 2010. Since I don’t know much about Windows servers, I need to know what steps to take to migrate everything from the virtual server running Server 2003 and Exchange 2003, to [...]
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| June 10, 2010 8:08 PM
Exchange 2003, Exchange 2007 to Exchange 2010 Migration, Exchange 2010 and Windows Server 2003, Exchange migration, V2P Migration, Virtual machine software, Windows Server 2008
My company has a Windows Server 2008 running a virtual server of Windows Server 2003 (with Exchange 2003). We want to upgrade to Exchange 2010. Since I don’t know much about Windows servers, I need to know what steps to take to migrate everything from the virtual server running Server 2003 and Exchange 2003, to [...]
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| June 10, 2010 8:08 PM
Exchange 2003, Exchange 2007 to Exchange 2010 Migration, Exchange 2010 and Windows Server 2003, Exchange migration, V2P Migration, Virtual machine software, Windows Server 2008
gigabit network very slow
I have a very slow network connection to server. So slow i can not even transfer a gig of information. The network itself is fast to other workstations, network usage is minimal right now but we will soon go live and this server needs to be faster. i have so far Disable recieve-side scaling Disable [...]
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| June 16, 2010 12:05 PM
Gigabit network adapters, Network speed, Networking, Windows Server 2008
I have a very slow network connection to server. So slow i can not even transfer a gig of information. The network itself is fast to other workstations, network usage is minimal right now but we will soon go live and this server needs to be faster. i have so far Disable recieve-side scaling Disable [...]
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| June 16, 2010 12:05 PM
Gigabit network adapters, Network speed, Networking, Windows Server 2008
No Shutdown and restart option after pc joined to Domain
Hi We recently setup 2008 Server Domain in our company, when we configure pc as client of Domain server all pc do not have Shutdown, restart butten…on xp and on Vista and windows 7 option was disabled.. I gone through google post and updates GP but still situation is same… Kindly please me some solution
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| July 7, 2010 12:16 PM
Domain Server, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Hi We recently setup 2008 Server Domain in our company, when we configure pc as client of Domain server all pc do not have Shutdown, restart butten…on xp and on Vista and windows 7 option was disabled.. I gone through google post and updates GP but still situation is same… Kindly please me some solution
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| July 7, 2010 12:16 PM
Domain Server, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP
event id 41 in windows 2008 r2
I have a HP DL380G6 with Windows 2008 R2 installed. It randomly reboots and when you check the event logs it says – kernel power /event id 41. Already updated firmware, proliant support pack, and system programmable logic device to the latest version but still problem persists.
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| December 13, 2011 1:04 AM
Event ID, Event ID 41, HP DL380 G6, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 error messages, Windows Server 2008 R2
I have a HP DL380G6 with Windows 2008 R2 installed. It randomly reboots and when you check the event logs it says – kernel power /event id 41. Already updated firmware, proliant support pack, and system programmable logic device to the latest version but still problem persists.
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| December 13, 2011 1:04 AM
Event ID, Event ID 41, HP DL380 G6, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 error messages, Windows Server 2008 R2
IAS MAC address as User account at AD
we are using AP MAC address authenication with RADIUS server( Windows Server 2008). We created MAC addresses =User accounts at AD. At NPS network policies conditions with Windows Group with Value with MAC address User account Group. But it not working. I also edit DWORD 31 to Registry at RADIUS server. I think I missing [...]
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| November 15, 2011 6:24 PM
MAC address, Radius Server, Windows Server 2008
we are using AP MAC address authenication with RADIUS server( Windows Server 2008). We created MAC addresses =User accounts at AD. At NPS network policies conditions with Windows Group with Value with MAC address User account Group. But it not working. I also edit DWORD 31 to Registry at RADIUS server. I think I missing [...]
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| November 15, 2011 6:24 PM
MAC address, Radius Server, Windows Server 2008
How to set Group Policy Settings in Workgroup environment using Windows XP
We have around 30 PCs in workgroup environment. Operating System is Windows XP. We want to set up Group Policy on all the system for setting up common wallpapers, profile settings, security etc. How can we setup group policy in Workgroup PCs having Operating System as Windows XP? Do we have to install the Windows Server [...]
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| November 29, 2011 9:12 AM
Group Policy, Windows Server 2008, Windows Workgroups and Networking, Windows XP, Windows XP administration
We have around 30 PCs in workgroup environment. Operating System is Windows XP. We want to set up Group Policy on all the system for setting up common wallpapers, profile settings, security etc. How can we setup group policy in Workgroup PCs having Operating System as Windows XP? Do we have to install the Windows Server [...]
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| November 29, 2011 9:12 AM
Group Policy, Windows Server 2008, Windows Workgroups and Networking, Windows XP, Windows XP administration
Migration of windows 2003 with exchange server 2007 to windows server 2008
dear all i m running exchange 2007 on window server 2003 but now i want to upgrade my window server 2003 to 2008 with same exchange 2007.please guide me would i have to install new exchange on window server 2008 if yes then what will be done with my previous mails,how i can upload my [...]
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| May 24, 2010 8:35 AM
Exchange 2007, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 migration, Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 Upgrade, Windows Server 2008
dear all i m running exchange 2007 on window server 2003 but now i want to upgrade my window server 2003 to 2008 with same exchange 2007.please guide me would i have to install new exchange on window server 2008 if yes then what will be done with my previous mails,how i can upload my [...]
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| May 24, 2010 8:35 AM
Exchange 2007, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 migration, Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 Upgrade, Windows Server 2008
Have you compared VMWare vs Hyper-V for your organization’s virtualization solution?
I am thinking about this within the context of a small rural nonprofit hospital that had three new, identical servers running Server 2008 that was primarily hosting their Exchange email server. They were virtualized with ESXi 3.5 but they did not have a management solution and there was no shared storage (SAN). Money (budget) was [...]
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| May 20, 2010 2:24 PM
ESXi 3.5, Server 2008, Virtualization in 2010, Windows Server 2008
I am thinking about this within the context of a small rural nonprofit hospital that had three new, identical servers running Server 2008 that was primarily hosting their Exchange email server. They were virtualized with ESXi 3.5 but they did not have a management solution and there was no shared storage (SAN). Money (budget) was [...]
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| May 20, 2010 2:24 PM
ESXi 3.5, Server 2008, Virtualization in 2010, Windows Server 2008
Win2008 Clustering DHCP Servers
Hi I’ve been asked to cluster two new servers which are identical for the role of our new DHCP. I’ve found some literature on clustering file servers, but no information on Clustering DHCP servers. Using Win 2008 Enterprise version x64. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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| May 20, 2010 5:05 PM
DHCP server, File Server, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Clustering
Hi I’ve been asked to cluster two new servers which are identical for the role of our new DHCP. I’ve found some literature on clustering file servers, but no information on Clustering DHCP servers. Using Win 2008 Enterprise version x64. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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| May 20, 2010 5:05 PM
DHCP server, File Server, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Clustering
Domain Controller on a Virtual Machine?
I am looking to add a second domain controller to our network. Is it wise to do this on a virtual machine? Are there any “side effects” that I should ponder.
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| May 19, 2010 1:38 PM
DC, Domain Controller, Virtual Machines, VM, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Domain Controller
I am looking to add a second domain controller to our network. Is it wise to do this on a virtual machine? Are there any “side effects” that I should ponder.
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| May 19, 2010 1:38 PM
DC, Domain Controller, Virtual Machines, VM, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Domain Controller
Windows Server 2008 64Bit DCOM issue
In Win Server 2008 under DCOM config (dcomcnfg.exe) all components that can be distributed Location Tab property “Run Application on this computer” is disabled. We are logged in as Administrator of the machine. But we are unable to get this to turn enabled. On the non-64bit versions all are fine. Anyone have any ideas?
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| May 18, 2010 4:26 AM
DCOM, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 64-bit
In Win Server 2008 under DCOM config (dcomcnfg.exe) all components that can be distributed Location Tab property “Run Application on this computer” is disabled. We are logged in as Administrator of the machine. But we are unable to get this to turn enabled. On the non-64bit versions all are fine. Anyone have any ideas?
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| May 18, 2010 4:26 AM
DCOM, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 64-bit
