Wireless Network design puzzle
I’ve got 30 legacy devices with static IP’s (running linux), they are all connected to two Windows XP servers (acting as backup to one another) through ethernet. Both servers send broadcasts on the network inviting the legacy devices to connect to whichever is available. I’m trying to change the whole topology to wireless and was [...]
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| May 26, 2009 9:01 PM
3Com Wireless 7760 Access Point, Bridge pc, Bridges, Linux desktops, Network design, PtMP, PtP, Static IP, Windows Server, Wireless Access Points, Wireless networking
I’ve got 30 legacy devices with static IP’s (running linux), they are all connected to two Windows XP servers (acting as backup to one another) through ethernet. Both servers send broadcasts on the network inviting the legacy devices to connect to whichever is available. I’m trying to change the whole topology to wireless and was [...]
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| May 26, 2009 9:01 PM
3Com Wireless 7760 Access Point, Bridge pc, Bridges, Linux desktops, Network design, PtMP, PtP, Static IP, Windows Server, Wireless Access Points, Wireless networking
Windows 2003 Server
“The handle is invalid” is an error message displayed when anyone tries to browse the domain.
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| May 19, 2009 3:33 PM
Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 error messages, Windows Server Error Messages
“The handle is invalid” is an error message displayed when anyone tries to browse the domain.
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| May 19, 2009 3:33 PM
Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 error messages, Windows Server Error Messages
Hide disabled user accounts in AD folder permissions
I want to hide disabled users from the Advanced search option when adding security permissions. I have several disabled user accounts that I don’t want to delete, but don’t particularly want to see every time I change permissions on something. Also I don’t want to hide them in the “Active Directory Users and Computers” tool [...]
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| May 20, 2009 10:41 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory Users and Computers, Organizational Unit
I want to hide disabled users from the Advanced search option when adding security permissions. I have several disabled user accounts that I don’t want to delete, but don’t particularly want to see every time I change permissions on something. Also I don’t want to hide them in the “Active Directory Users and Computers” tool [...]
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| May 20, 2009 10:41 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory Users and Computers, Organizational Unit
AD problem
When I Connect a new computer to the network I get this error in the event viewer (lsasrv event ID 40961)( The security System could not establish a secured connection with the server IDAP/@#$#1675.domain.org/domain.org@Domain.org No Authentication protocol was available
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| June 24, 2009 9:04 PM
Active Directory, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows XP Pro SP3, Windows XP Professional
When I Connect a new computer to the network I get this error in the event viewer (lsasrv event ID 40961)( The security System could not establish a secured connection with the server IDAP/@#$#1675.domain.org/domain.org@Domain.org No Authentication protocol was available
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| June 24, 2009 9:04 PM
Active Directory, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows XP Pro SP3, Windows XP Professional
MSDTC Error with database/Windows Server 2003
I’m using two server 1.Application server(windows XP Pro SP2) and 2.Database server(windows server 2003). when execute an application that will connect to my machine for database access and next it’ll connect to DB server, at this time it produce “Communication Underlying Transaction has failed”.. then i searched so many forums, that says DTC error. Then [...]
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| May 29, 2009 7:17 AM
Database connectivity, Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator, MSDTC, MSDTC error, Windows Server 2003
I’m using two server 1.Application server(windows XP Pro SP2) and 2.Database server(windows server 2003). when execute an application that will connect to my machine for database access and next it’ll connect to DB server, at this time it produce “Communication Underlying Transaction has failed”.. then i searched so many forums, that says DTC error. Then [...]
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| May 29, 2009 7:17 AM
Database connectivity, Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator, MSDTC, MSDTC error, Windows Server 2003
Problem with Server (Win 2003 Std Edition) demotion.
Hi, I use a Dell Poweredge SC440 as the server in my office. It runs Win 2003 Server Standard Edition as the OS. Recently, we bought a new server dell poweredge 2800 which we are now using. my problem is this: I wanted to demote the SC440 so it can be used as a workstation, [...]
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| May 19, 2009 2:15 PM
Active Directory, Dell PowerEdge, Dell PowerEdge 2800, Dell PowerEdge SC440, Virtual Disk, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
Hi, I use a Dell Poweredge SC440 as the server in my office. It runs Win 2003 Server Standard Edition as the OS. Recently, we bought a new server dell poweredge 2800 which we are now using. my problem is this: I wanted to demote the SC440 so it can be used as a workstation, [...]
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| May 19, 2009 2:15 PM
Active Directory, Dell PowerEdge, Dell PowerEdge 2800, Dell PowerEdge SC440, Virtual Disk, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
multiple mailboxes
we are running sbs 2003 server and outlook 2007 i want to setup a user so she can have 2 outlook profiles with different email addresses preferable using 2 different domain user accounts
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| May 15, 2009 2:14 PM
Outlook, Outlook 2007, Outlook Mailboxes, SBS 2003
we are running sbs 2003 server and outlook 2007 i want to setup a user so she can have 2 outlook profiles with different email addresses preferable using 2 different domain user accounts
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| May 15, 2009 2:14 PM
Outlook, Outlook 2007, Outlook Mailboxes, SBS 2003
Configuring OWA where more than one Exchange 2003 Server exists
We are adding a second Exchange server onto the domain with the hopes of retiring the first box when the configuration is complete, tested, and working. It was a fairly painless install with SERVER1 being the Master and SERVER2 being the Master. SERVER1 was set up with OWA and RCP over HTTP working without error. [...]
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| May 18, 2009 1:41 PM
Exchange 2003, Firewalls, Multiple Exchange Servers, Outlook, Outlook Web Access, OWA, RCP over HTTP, SSL certificate, SSL Exchange, Windows Server 2003
We are adding a second Exchange server onto the domain with the hopes of retiring the first box when the configuration is complete, tested, and working. It was a fairly painless install with SERVER1 being the Master and SERVER2 being the Master. SERVER1 was set up with OWA and RCP over HTTP working without error. [...]
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| May 18, 2009 1:41 PM
Exchange 2003, Firewalls, Multiple Exchange Servers, Outlook, Outlook Web Access, OWA, RCP over HTTP, SSL certificate, SSL Exchange, Windows Server 2003
Multiple VLANs with Local DNS
Hello Guys, I configured router on a stick with multiple VLAN’s in cisco 1800 I noticed this error when add VLAN 5 my local dns won’t resolve the URL request, but my first,second & third VLAN’s are working fine you can surf to the internet using my local dns. is there a limitation of VLAN’s [...]
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| May 15, 2009 9:07 AM
Cisco 1800, Cisco router configuration, Cisco VLAN, DNS, DNS configuration, Local DNS, Routers, VLAN, VLAN configuration
Hello Guys, I configured router on a stick with multiple VLAN’s in cisco 1800 I noticed this error when add VLAN 5 my local dns won’t resolve the URL request, but my first,second & third VLAN’s are working fine you can surf to the internet using my local dns. is there a limitation of VLAN’s [...]
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| May 15, 2009 9:07 AM
Cisco 1800, Cisco router configuration, Cisco VLAN, DNS, DNS configuration, Local DNS, Routers, VLAN, VLAN configuration
How to install Windows Server 2003 64-bit edition on VMware
HI THIS IS VARDHAN I HAVE SOME PROBLEMS IN VMWARE OPERATING SYSTEM INSTALLETION. HOW TO INSTALL WINDOWS SERVER 2003 64BIT EDITION IN VMWARE PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION.
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| June 15, 2009 7:58 AM
VMware, Windows Server 2003 64 bit, Windows Server 2003 Installation
HI THIS IS VARDHAN I HAVE SOME PROBLEMS IN VMWARE OPERATING SYSTEM INSTALLETION. HOW TO INSTALL WINDOWS SERVER 2003 64BIT EDITION IN VMWARE PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION.
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| June 15, 2009 7:58 AM
VMware, Windows Server 2003 64 bit, Windows Server 2003 Installation
Broadcast email Permit deny users to send.
Win 2003 Server I have a boardcast list in my domain on AD. When a person send an email to the Distribution group everyone within that distribution list receives it. I want to create permissions so that this distribution can be screned incase someone sends and email before it is sent to the entire list. [...]
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| May 15, 2009 11:58 PM
Active Directory, Broadcast, Distribution Groups, Domain Server, Windows Server 2003
Win 2003 Server I have a boardcast list in my domain on AD. When a person send an email to the Distribution group everyone within that distribution list receives it. I want to create permissions so that this distribution can be screned incase someone sends and email before it is sent to the entire list. [...]
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| May 15, 2009 11:58 PM
Active Directory, Broadcast, Distribution Groups, Domain Server, Windows Server 2003
Rules limit in Outlook/Exchange 2003
A high-end user has run up against the limits on his Rules, using Outlook 2003 through an SBS 2003 with Exchange. I have been researching options for him, but have been unable to verify what the best ‘fix’ would be. The possibilities included upgrading to Exchange 2007, upgrading to Outlook 2007, amending rules to conserve [...]
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| May 25, 2009 7:27 PM
Exchange 2003, Outlook, Outlook 2003, SBS 2003, Windows XP
A high-end user has run up against the limits on his Rules, using Outlook 2003 through an SBS 2003 with Exchange. I have been researching options for him, but have been unable to verify what the best ‘fix’ would be. The possibilities included upgrading to Exchange 2007, upgrading to Outlook 2007, amending rules to conserve [...]
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| May 25, 2009 7:27 PM
Exchange 2003, Outlook, Outlook 2003, SBS 2003, Windows XP
TCP Listening Port
How do I get my TCP listening port in an enterprise network using Windows Server 2003
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| May 19, 2009 6:49 PM
Port, TCP, TCP Listening Port, Windows Server 2003
How do I get my TCP listening port in an enterprise network using Windows Server 2003
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| May 19, 2009 6:49 PM
Port, TCP, TCP Listening Port, Windows Server 2003
Moving to a new domain with exchange 2007
Our organization currently has a domain that runs Exchange 2003 on Server 2003. We are replacing the old setup (machines and all) with new equipment and a new domain. The old domain is NNVC and the new one is NNVC.local. NNVC has an Exchange 2003 server. The new set up has Exchange 2007. My question [...]
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| May 20, 2009 1:57 PM
Active Directory, Domain management, Exchange 2003, Exchange 2007, Exchange migration, Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2007 Upgrade, NNVC
Our organization currently has a domain that runs Exchange 2003 on Server 2003. We are replacing the old setup (machines and all) with new equipment and a new domain. The old domain is NNVC and the new one is NNVC.local. NNVC has an Exchange 2003 server. The new set up has Exchange 2007. My question [...]
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| May 20, 2009 1:57 PM
Active Directory, Domain management, Exchange 2003, Exchange 2007, Exchange migration, Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2007 Upgrade, NNVC
Shared folder management
I would like to know how to prevent users from moving shared folder in the file server (MS win Server 2003 R2). Removing the delete permissions from the shared folders is not good solution because when the users create a new folder / file within that share, they will not be able to rename it [...]
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| May 14, 2009 10:42 PM
Shared folders, User Permissions, Windows Server 2003
I would like to know how to prevent users from moving shared folder in the file server (MS win Server 2003 R2). Removing the delete permissions from the shared folders is not good solution because when the users create a new folder / file within that share, they will not be able to rename it [...]
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| May 14, 2009 10:42 PM
Shared folders, User Permissions, Windows Server 2003
Deleted Users
We had an employee delete a user in active directory and now we can’t restore it and when we try to add a new user in the department the new users disappear and reappear just like the one he deleted. Can anyone tell me how to resolve this problem?
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| May 14, 2009 5:08 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory Groups, Active Directory User Profiles, Active Directory Users and Computers
We had an employee delete a user in active directory and now we can’t restore it and when we try to add a new user in the department the new users disappear and reappear just like the one he deleted. Can anyone tell me how to resolve this problem?
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| May 14, 2009 5:08 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory Groups, Active Directory User Profiles, Active Directory Users and Computers
Community Event: Live virtualization chat tommorow at 11am EST
Join your fellow community members tomorrow from 11am-2pm EST for a live chat on virtualization with Microsoft virtualization expert Edwin Yuen. Click here to access the chat Get all your virtualization questions answered.
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| May 13, 2009 2:43 PM
DataCenter, Microsoft virtualization, Networking, Windows Server 2003
Join your fellow community members tomorrow from 11am-2pm EST for a live chat on virtualization with Microsoft virtualization expert Edwin Yuen. Click here to access the chat Get all your virtualization questions answered.
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| May 13, 2009 2:43 PM
DataCenter, Microsoft virtualization, Networking, Windows Server 2003
Joining Ubuntu to Server 2003 Active Directory Domain
Good Day, An issue.. any one could help me out with, would be fantastic. Trying to join my ubuntu workstation to a test domain I have running. I’m a beginner linux user but I know my domain is usable and XP and other Server machines are joined to it and working wonderfully. I use the [...]
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| August 14, 2010 2:42 PM
Active Directory, Linux, Ubuntu, Windows Server 2003
Good Day, An issue.. any one could help me out with, would be fantastic. Trying to join my ubuntu workstation to a test domain I have running. I’m a beginner linux user but I know my domain is usable and XP and other Server machines are joined to it and working wonderfully. I use the [...]
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| August 14, 2010 2:42 PM
Active Directory, Linux, Ubuntu, Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 clients losing connection with shared drives
What is the possible reasons for xp clients lossing the connection to a shared drive on a windows 2003 server. It happens about 3 times a day and happens while they are working. It is setup and an exchange server and that connection gets lost too(goes to work offline on outlook on the clients). they [...]
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| June 7, 2009 7:59 AM
Shared drives, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 connectivity, Windows XP clients
What is the possible reasons for xp clients lossing the connection to a shared drive on a windows 2003 server. It happens about 3 times a day and happens while they are working. It is setup and an exchange server and that connection gets lost too(goes to work offline on outlook on the clients). they [...]
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| June 7, 2009 7:59 AM
Shared drives, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 connectivity, Windows XP clients
Exchange 2003 – Forward disabled user emails to Active user
Exchange 2k3/Server 2k3 – Having disabled a former employee’s AC profile, looking to forward emails rec’d by the former employee to the new employee. Cannot add the the email address via SMTP (get multiple SMTP addresses error). Adding the new employee as a forwarding option in AC’s Exchange General – Delivery Options does not work [...]
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| May 19, 2009 9:37 PM
Active Directory, Exchange 2003, Exchange 2003 administration, Exchange user settings
Exchange 2k3/Server 2k3 – Having disabled a former employee’s AC profile, looking to forward emails rec’d by the former employee to the new employee. Cannot add the the email address via SMTP (get multiple SMTP addresses error). Adding the new employee as a forwarding option in AC’s Exchange General – Delivery Options does not work [...]
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| May 19, 2009 9:37 PM
Active Directory, Exchange 2003, Exchange 2003 administration, Exchange user settings
