installing jdk in xp clients through win2003 server
If the installer is an MSI file instead of an EXE file, you can use Active Directory group policy to deploy this. If you apply the MSI file as a Computer policy, the users can install the application in Add/Remove Programs. If you apply the MSI file as a User Policy, the users will see [...]
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| November 21, 2008 11:32 PM
JDK, Networking, Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
If the installer is an MSI file instead of an EXE file, you can use Active Directory group policy to deploy this. If you apply the MSI file as a Computer policy, the users can install the application in Add/Remove Programs. If you apply the MSI file as a User Policy, the users will see [...]
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| November 21, 2008 11:32 PM
JDK, Networking, Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Reducing CPU usage on a SQL Server application
Some things you can start by looking at are: Buffer cache hit ratio. Disk performance Recompiles Procedure cache hit ratio Your disk IO may be high which is driving up the CPU You may need more RAM which is causing the CPU and Disk IO to go up You may need to add indexes to [...]
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| November 21, 2008 6:47 PM
CPU usage, SQL Server 2005, SQL Server performance, Timesheet software, Windows Server 2003
Some things you can start by looking at are: Buffer cache hit ratio. Disk performance Recompiles Procedure cache hit ratio Your disk IO may be high which is driving up the CPU You may need more RAM which is causing the CPU and Disk IO to go up You may need to add indexes to [...]
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| November 21, 2008 6:47 PM
CPU usage, SQL Server 2005, SQL Server performance, Timesheet software, Windows Server 2003
WSUS and GPO: How to get the Domain Admin Account to update from Microsoft
Hi Zwulfke, To Allow domian administrator to update from microsort create another OU in And block inhartant of GPO and change update location seting that GPO and move that computer to New OU.
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| November 20, 2008 8:45 PM
Active Directory, Administrative privileges, GPO, Group Policy, Group Policy Objects, Organizational Unit, OU, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server Update Services
Hi Zwulfke, To Allow domian administrator to update from microsort create another OU in And block inhartant of GPO and change update location seting that GPO and move that computer to New OU.
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| November 20, 2008 8:45 PM
Active Directory, Administrative privileges, GPO, Group Policy, Group Policy Objects, Organizational Unit, OU, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server Update Services
Windows 2000 User License
The minimum number I found listed was 5, although that is listed as the minimum required to qualify for Open Licensing.
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| November 20, 2008 7:45 PM
Licensing, Licensing contracts, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server Licensing
The minimum number I found listed was 5, although that is listed as the minimum required to qualify for Open Licensing.
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| November 20, 2008 7:45 PM
Licensing, Licensing contracts, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server Licensing
Keep user desktops from displaying until login is complete
You are probably asking this because the script does not load their mappings when they login. Thats because the user is logging in while the computer is finishing up the network connections in the background, and when the script runs, it will not have a connection to the network, and therefore, will not map the [...]
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| November 20, 2008 7:14 PM
bat files, Login scripts, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server Login Scripts
You are probably asking this because the script does not load their mappings when they login. Thats because the user is logging in while the computer is finishing up the network connections in the background, and when the script runs, it will not have a connection to the network, and therefore, will not map the [...]
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| November 20, 2008 7:14 PM
bat files, Login scripts, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server Login Scripts
Virtual Server 2005 and Windows Server 2008 installation error
First, I would recommend to make sure that the image is not the problem. Please test that image on a non-virtual machine if possible, or try to install using another image. Second, Virtual server 2005 R2 needs an update in order to be able to run Windows Server 2008. You can download that update from [...]
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| November 20, 2008 6:19 PM
Virtual Server, Virtual Server 2005, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 error messages, Windows Server 2008 Installation
First, I would recommend to make sure that the image is not the problem. Please test that image on a non-virtual machine if possible, or try to install using another image. Second, Virtual server 2005 R2 needs an update in order to be able to run Windows Server 2008. You can download that update from [...]
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| November 20, 2008 6:19 PM
Virtual Server, Virtual Server 2005, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 error messages, Windows Server 2008 Installation
DHCP Over VPN Win2K3
DHCP is a broadcast protocol. As such, it is typically isolated to a local network. This means that it will not easily cross network boundaries without additional configuration. This configuration is usually enabling DHCP helper or DHCP relay on the devices between the network boundaries. This means that you will need to enable DHCP relay [...]
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| November 20, 2008 5:22 PM
DHCP, DHCP over VPN, Network Configuration, Remote access, Remote desktop, VPN, VPN Tunnel, Windows 2003 DHCP Server, Windows Server 2003
DHCP is a broadcast protocol. As such, it is typically isolated to a local network. This means that it will not easily cross network boundaries without additional configuration. This configuration is usually enabling DHCP helper or DHCP relay on the devices between the network boundaries. This means that you will need to enable DHCP relay [...]
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| November 20, 2008 5:22 PM
DHCP, DHCP over VPN, Network Configuration, Remote access, Remote desktop, VPN, VPN Tunnel, Windows 2003 DHCP Server, Windows Server 2003
Wrong data is being synchronised between Exchange and PDA
Try deleting and recreating your Exchange active sync policy. ******* Yes, delete and recreate the active sync policy ON THE EXCHANGE SERVER using Exchange System Manager.
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| November 20, 2008 4:02 PM
ActiveSync, Exchange Server ActiveSync, Mobile devices, Mobile synchronization, Outlook, SBS, SBS 2003, Small Business Server 2003, Windows Mobile, Windows Mobile 6
Try deleting and recreating your Exchange active sync policy. ******* Yes, delete and recreate the active sync policy ON THE EXCHANGE SERVER using Exchange System Manager.
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| November 20, 2008 4:02 PM
ActiveSync, Exchange Server ActiveSync, Mobile devices, Mobile synchronization, Outlook, SBS, SBS 2003, Small Business Server 2003, Windows Mobile, Windows Mobile 6
SMTP configuration
What do you meen by “ask them to add a sub-domain to your existing domain.” while i have mx record created. I have a <domain.com> in there I have created a subdomein <mail.domain.com> which also is my mx record. if i nslookup that mx record it returns my external ip address. and configured as smart [...]
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| November 19, 2008 10:01 PM
Exchange, Exchange Server on SBS 2003, SBS 2003, Small Business Server 2003, SMTP, SMTP Configuration
What do you meen by “ask them to add a sub-domain to your existing domain.” while i have mx record created. I have a <domain.com> in there I have created a subdomein <mail.domain.com> which also is my mx record. if i nslookup that mx record it returns my external ip address. and configured as smart [...]
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| November 19, 2008 10:01 PM
Exchange, Exchange Server on SBS 2003, SBS 2003, Small Business Server 2003, SMTP, SMTP Configuration
Transition From Workgroup to Domain During Building Transition
I think if it were I setting this up I would use mostly features in server 08. We have a similar but smaller set up with our main corporate office about an 1/8th of a mile from our data center. What we’ve done is to create cisco vpn tunnels for security / administration and to [...]
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| November 19, 2008 9:00 PM
Active Directory, Database, File Server, Network design, Network infrastructure, Project management, small buiness, Small Business (SMB) technology project, SMB, Storage, VPN
I think if it were I setting this up I would use mostly features in server 08. We have a similar but smaller set up with our main corporate office about an 1/8th of a mile from our data center. What we’ve done is to create cisco vpn tunnels for security / administration and to [...]
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| November 19, 2008 9:00 PM
Active Directory, Database, File Server, Network design, Network infrastructure, Project management, small buiness, Small Business (SMB) technology project, SMB, Storage, VPN
WinXP Pro PC cannot ping Win2003 DC after Windows Firewall configuration.
Do an ipconfig/all on all 3 workstations (2 test computer and the one on your desk). Do an ipconfig/all on the DC. Are there any differences in the settings? Are the workstations DNS setting ONLY the internal DNS for your domain? From the test computer and your desk computer, can you ping 4.2.2.2 and yahoo.com? [...]
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| November 19, 2008 4:57 PM
Active Directory, Domain Controller, Firewalls, Group Policy, Network administration, TCP/IP, Windows firewall, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, XP Professional
Do an ipconfig/all on all 3 workstations (2 test computer and the one on your desk). Do an ipconfig/all on the DC. Are there any differences in the settings? Are the workstations DNS setting ONLY the internal DNS for your domain? From the test computer and your desk computer, can you ping 4.2.2.2 and yahoo.com? [...]
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| November 19, 2008 4:57 PM
Active Directory, Domain Controller, Firewalls, Group Policy, Network administration, TCP/IP, Windows firewall, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, XP Professional
Trying to get my exchange server 2003 via ISP We are using SBS 2003 standard.
In fact, both Port 110 and 995 port are open status for listening the request from client no matter what version of your Exchange server. To use only 995 port on the premise that the certificate has been installed Exchange and applied for POP3 service. Please understand that the communication is mutual between the Exchange [...]
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| November 19, 2008 2:53 PM
Exchange 2003, Exchange errors, MX record, Network connectivity, SBS, SBS 2003, SSL
In fact, both Port 110 and 995 port are open status for listening the request from client no matter what version of your Exchange server. To use only 995 port on the premise that the certificate has been installed Exchange and applied for POP3 service. Please understand that the communication is mutual between the Exchange [...]
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| November 19, 2008 2:53 PM
Exchange 2003, Exchange errors, MX record, Network connectivity, SBS, SBS 2003, SSL
Windows Scheduler fails to execute batch file.
This right is granted through the Local or Domain Security Policy on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003. To do this using the Local Security Policy, follow these steps. 1. In the Control Panel, open Administrative Tools, then Local Security Policy. 2. Beneath Security Settings, open Local Policies and highlight User Rights Assignment. 3. Locate [...]
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| November 19, 2008 2:49 PM
Authentication, Batch files, NTBackup, Windows Scheduler, Windows Scheduler Failure, Windows Server 2003
This right is granted through the Local or Domain Security Policy on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003. To do this using the Local Security Policy, follow these steps. 1. In the Control Panel, open Administrative Tools, then Local Security Policy. 2. Beneath Security Settings, open Local Policies and highlight User Rights Assignment. 3. Locate [...]
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| November 19, 2008 2:49 PM
Authentication, Batch files, NTBackup, Windows Scheduler, Windows Scheduler Failure, Windows Server 2003
Exchange Server information store issues after a domain migration
What version and SP of Exchange? David
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| November 19, 2008 2:07 AM
Active Directory, Corrupt Active Directory, Exchange Information Store, Exchange Server information store, Offline Address Book (OAB)
What version and SP of Exchange? David
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| November 19, 2008 2:07 AM
Active Directory, Corrupt Active Directory, Exchange Information Store, Exchange Server information store, Offline Address Book (OAB)
When we reinstall the windows server 2003 and DC we have some problem with MS outlook and outlook express
Tell us exactly the steps you went through to ‘reinstall’ the DC. David
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| November 19, 2008 2:03 AM
Domain Controller, Outlook, Outlook error messages, Outlook Express, Windows Server 2003
Tell us exactly the steps you went through to ‘reinstall’ the DC. David
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| November 19, 2008 2:03 AM
Domain Controller, Outlook, Outlook error messages, Outlook Express, Windows Server 2003
Adding local admin rights to a new computer when user has access on all other comps on the domain
You added the user correctly. I have no idea how else you would add someone to that local admin group. =============================== The only other way to accomplish this would be to create an A/D group with local admin rights and add your user to this group. The net effect is the same, however, and as [...]
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| November 18, 2008 10:35 PM
Active Directory, Domain, Local Administrators Group, Networking, Scripting, Server management, User accounts, User Permissions
You added the user correctly. I have no idea how else you would add someone to that local admin group. =============================== The only other way to accomplish this would be to create an A/D group with local admin rights and add your user to this group. The net effect is the same, however, and as [...]
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| November 18, 2008 10:35 PM
Active Directory, Domain, Local Administrators Group, Networking, Scripting, Server management, User accounts, User Permissions
roaming profiles permissions
Users need to have Full Control permissions on the folder in which the profiles reside. That is the first thing I would check. To see where the profiles are being stored: -Open Active Directory Users and Computers. -Click the domain and the OU where the user account resides. -Right-click the user account for which to [...]
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| November 18, 2008 8:22 PM
Permissions and authentication, Roaming Profiles, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional
Users need to have Full Control permissions on the folder in which the profiles reside. That is the first thing I would check. To see where the profiles are being stored: -Open Active Directory Users and Computers. -Click the domain and the OU where the user account resides. -Right-click the user account for which to [...]
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| November 18, 2008 8:22 PM
Permissions and authentication, Roaming Profiles, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional
removing exchange server 2007 from the active directory
You say the old server was “wiped”, does that mean you did a complete uninstall of exchange from it? I’m afraid if you just wiped the drive without actually uninstalling exchange then your AD still thinks it is there. However you can still remove it using <a href=”http://www.msexchange.org/tutorials/Remove-Exchange-server-entire-Exchange-organization.html”>ADSIEDIT</a>. Also, it’s not exactly what you’re looking [...]
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| November 18, 2008 7:16 PM
Active Directory, Exchange Management Console, Exchange Server 2007, Exchange Server Configuration
You say the old server was “wiped”, does that mean you did a complete uninstall of exchange from it? I’m afraid if you just wiped the drive without actually uninstalling exchange then your AD still thinks it is there. However you can still remove it using <a href=”http://www.msexchange.org/tutorials/Remove-Exchange-server-entire-Exchange-organization.html”>ADSIEDIT</a>. Also, it’s not exactly what you’re looking [...]
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| November 18, 2008 7:16 PM
Active Directory, Exchange Management Console, Exchange Server 2007, Exchange Server Configuration
Prevent Software Installation on Clients Windows Server 2008
Preventing users from installing software. Users love to install stuff on their computers—I’m thinking Google toolbar, Yahoo toolbar, Skype and so on. Unfortunately many business don’t want users to be able to do this because if installing such software should destabilize their systems, support costs will escalate. What are some of the ways you can [...]
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| November 18, 2008 2:58 PM
Group Policy, Installation Rights, Network security, Windows Server 2008, Workstations
Preventing users from installing software. Users love to install stuff on their computers—I’m thinking Google toolbar, Yahoo toolbar, Skype and so on. Unfortunately many business don’t want users to be able to do this because if installing such software should destabilize their systems, support costs will escalate. What are some of the ways you can [...]
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| November 18, 2008 2:58 PM
Group Policy, Installation Rights, Network security, Windows Server 2008, Workstations
Shared folder server activity
You will need to turn on auditing. Open the properties on the folder, go to security, advanced and check the auditing tab. Other options might include <a href=”http://www.intersectalliance.com/projects/EpilogWindows/index.html”>Snare/Epilog</a>. ——————————- You will probably need to enable auditing (through group policy or local security policy), and then identify the folder you want to audit and set the [...]
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| November 18, 2008 2:02 PM
File permissions, Log files, Network monitoring, Shared folders, Transaction logs, User monitoring, Windows Server
You will need to turn on auditing. Open the properties on the folder, go to security, advanced and check the auditing tab. Other options might include <a href=”http://www.intersectalliance.com/projects/EpilogWindows/index.html”>Snare/Epilog</a>. ——————————- You will probably need to enable auditing (through group policy or local security policy), and then identify the folder you want to audit and set the [...]
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| November 18, 2008 2:02 PM
File permissions, Log files, Network monitoring, Shared folders, Transaction logs, User monitoring, Windows Server
