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<a href=”http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/active-directory-network-error-failed-to-contact-domain-controller/#viewquestion”> Active Directory network error: “Failed to Contact Domain Controller” </a> Answer Wiki: Check the event viewer on the Domain controllers during the issue (or if you have an idea of the time frame, then you should be able to find any related issues). I’d check the application, system, and security event viewers. See [...]
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| January 3, 2011 3:23 PM
Active Directory, Auditing (compliance), Giveaways, IT Books, Network security, Network Security Management, Outlook 2010, Routers, USB drive, Windows Server 2008
<a href=”http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/active-directory-network-error-failed-to-contact-domain-controller/#viewquestion”> Active Directory network error: “Failed to Contact Domain Controller” </a> Answer Wiki: Check the event viewer on the Domain controllers during the issue (or if you have an idea of the time frame, then you should be able to find any related issues). I’d check the application, system, and security event viewers. See [...]
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| January 3, 2011 3:23 PM
Active Directory, Auditing (compliance), Giveaways, IT Books, Network security, Network Security Management, Outlook 2010, Routers, USB drive, Windows Server 2008
Active Directory network error: “Failed to Contact Domain Controller”
Check the event viewer on the Domain controllers during the issue (or if you have an idea of the time frame, then you should be able to find any related issues). I’d check the application, system, and security event viewers. See if you have any failed logins during the time period, as this will tell [...]
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| January 3, 2011 3:20 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory 2008, Active Directory Administration, Active Directory errors, Network connectivity
Check the event viewer on the Domain controllers during the issue (or if you have an idea of the time frame, then you should be able to find any related issues). I’d check the application, system, and security event viewers. See if you have any failed logins during the time period, as this will tell [...]
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| January 3, 2011 3:20 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory 2008, Active Directory Administration, Active Directory errors, Network connectivity
Better way to enroll users in Active Directory
They don’t. Create a single user as a template. Setup all the roaming profile setting within that user. When you need to create a new user right click on the template and select copy or copy from (or something like that). When AD creates the new user it will automatically create the roaming profile folder [...]
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| December 30, 2010 10:39 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory Administration, Active Directory Users and Computers, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2
They don’t. Create a single user as a template. Setup all the roaming profile setting within that user. When you need to create a new user right click on the template and select copy or copy from (or something like that). When AD creates the new user it will automatically create the roaming profile folder [...]
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| December 30, 2010 10:39 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory Administration, Active Directory Users and Computers, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2
Preventing duplicate emails in Exchange 2003
Let’s first consider of few things…. Ensure to check the Rules, that copies are not being made to Inbox, & also make sure all rules end in Stop Processing actions. Next check the task manager to ensure that there is only one instance of Outlook running. Remember, that if u r running two instances, it [...]
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| December 30, 2010 11:10 AM
Duplicate emails, Exchange 2003, Exchange errors, Windows Server 2003
Let’s first consider of few things…. Ensure to check the Rules, that copies are not being made to Inbox, & also make sure all rules end in Stop Processing actions. Next check the task manager to ensure that there is only one instance of Outlook running. Remember, that if u r running two instances, it [...]
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| December 30, 2010 11:10 AM
Duplicate emails, Exchange 2003, Exchange errors, Windows Server 2003
WSUS stopped after server reboot
try this if you would like.. 1- You can use a sofware called WINTERNAL to restore back to last working state. Godd program to use, it allows you access all restore point unlimited comparesd to your default O.S… 2- Or may want to scanned with both malware and trojan remover, even the trial works fine [...]
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| December 30, 2010 12:25 AM
Server Reboot, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server Reboot, WSUS, WSUS 3.2
try this if you would like.. 1- You can use a sofware called WINTERNAL to restore back to last working state. Godd program to use, it allows you access all restore point unlimited comparesd to your default O.S… 2- Or may want to scanned with both malware and trojan remover, even the trial works fine [...]
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| December 30, 2010 12:25 AM
Server Reboot, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server Reboot, WSUS, WSUS 3.2
Scanning Active Directory for weak passwords
You can’t view the users passwords in AD as they are encrypted, typically with a one way encryption. Your best bet would probably be to simply change all the accounts to be required to change their passwords on next login. ———– There is small tool LC5, which helps to overcome ur problems. It is compatible [...]
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| December 29, 2010 5:10 AM
Active Directory, Active Directory security, Network security, Network Security Management, Network Security Policies, Password Complexity, Password policies
You can’t view the users passwords in AD as they are encrypted, typically with a one way encryption. Your best bet would probably be to simply change all the accounts to be required to change their passwords on next login. ———– There is small tool LC5, which helps to overcome ur problems. It is compatible [...]
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| December 29, 2010 5:10 AM
Active Directory, Active Directory security, Network security, Network Security Management, Network Security Policies, Password Complexity, Password policies
Can I audit file access in specific directories on a Windows Server 2008 R2?
In folder properties, select security tab, advanced button, auditing tab, click continue and add everyone, then click full control for both success and failed, check inheritance button and apply. Make sure that File Access Auditing is on that server.
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| December 28, 2012 4:57 PM
Network security, Network Security Audits, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Administration, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server Auditing, Windows Server Security
In folder properties, select security tab, advanced button, auditing tab, click continue and add everyone, then click full control for both success and failed, check inheritance button and apply. Make sure that File Access Auditing is on that server.
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| December 28, 2012 4:57 PM
Network security, Network Security Audits, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Administration, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server Auditing, Windows Server Security
Disabling virtual memory on Windows Server 2008 R2
Yes, you can. It is configured by right click my computer | properties | advanced system settings | advanced tab | performance settings button. Go to the advanced tab and change it here. Not recommended but it can be done.
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| December 28, 2010 4:34 PM
64-bit Servers, Memory management, Virtual memory, Virtual Memory Management, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2
Yes, you can. It is configured by right click my computer | properties | advanced system settings | advanced tab | performance settings button. Go to the advanced tab and change it here. Not recommended but it can be done.
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| December 28, 2010 4:34 PM
64-bit Servers, Memory management, Virtual memory, Virtual Memory Management, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2003 IPsec error
The IPSec Services service depends on these…. IPSEC driver; Remote Procedure Call (RPC); TCP/IP Protocol Driver; Check them first. Locate the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesTcpipParameters and type the range of ports, that u want to input on “Reservedport”. CAUTION: Before modify registry key, please take necessary backup of registry and important data.
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| December 28, 2010 12:55 PM
IPsec, IPsec VPN, VPN Error Messages, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 error messages
The IPSec Services service depends on these…. IPSEC driver; Remote Procedure Call (RPC); TCP/IP Protocol Driver; Check them first. Locate the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesTcpipParameters and type the range of ports, that u want to input on “Reservedport”. CAUTION: Before modify registry key, please take necessary backup of registry and important data.
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| December 28, 2010 12:55 PM
IPsec, IPsec VPN, VPN Error Messages, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 error messages
Windows 2008 File server default path
It is not true, there is no default file server path in Windows Server 2008. First clear the basics…. Windows Server 2008 supports two types of sharing, as 1. Public Sharing: In this scenario, any folders that share, must be copied to the server’s Public folder, which located at <b>%SystemDrive%UsersPublic </b> (actually this is the [...]
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| December 28, 2010 10:08 AM
Default route, File Server, Windows File Server, Windows Server 2008
It is not true, there is no default file server path in Windows Server 2008. First clear the basics…. Windows Server 2008 supports two types of sharing, as 1. Public Sharing: In this scenario, any folders that share, must be copied to the server’s Public folder, which located at <b>%SystemDrive%UsersPublic </b> (actually this is the [...]
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| December 28, 2010 10:08 AM
Default route, File Server, Windows File Server, Windows Server 2008
Active Directory site with Child Domain
If you were to expand your domain by adding on more servers to host an expanded number of users, then you should also look at modifying your FMSO roles holders and plan your DNS server structure. If you were to go with trusts, then you would not have to worry about these issues but you [...]
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| December 25, 2010 1:37 AM
Active Directory, Active Directory Deployment, Active Directory Users and Computers, Child Domain, Windows Server Management
If you were to expand your domain by adding on more servers to host an expanded number of users, then you should also look at modifying your FMSO roles holders and plan your DNS server structure. If you were to go with trusts, then you would not have to worry about these issues but you [...]
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| December 25, 2010 1:37 AM
Active Directory, Active Directory Deployment, Active Directory Users and Computers, Child Domain, Windows Server Management
How to configure DNS server & client in Linux RedHat
First check the packages that are there bind; bind-utils; bind-libs; bind-chroot;caching-nameserver. Now reboot and start/stop/restart BIND as # /etc/init.d/named start # /etc/init.d/named stop # /etc/init.d/named restart Now open /etc/resolv.conf in your favorite editor and insert as domain <machinename> for eg. mycomp search <same name> net mycomp nameserver <nameserverIP> nameserver <nameserverIP> (maximum three allowed) Now for [...]
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| May 7, 2013 12:22 PM
DNS, DNS server, Linux, Linux administration, Red Hat, tecnical
First check the packages that are there bind; bind-utils; bind-libs; bind-chroot;caching-nameserver. Now reboot and start/stop/restart BIND as # /etc/init.d/named start # /etc/init.d/named stop # /etc/init.d/named restart Now open /etc/resolv.conf in your favorite editor and insert as domain <machinename> for eg. mycomp search <same name> net mycomp nameserver <nameserverIP> nameserver <nameserverIP> (maximum three allowed) Now for [...]
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| May 7, 2013 12:22 PM
DNS, DNS server, Linux, Linux administration, Red Hat, tecnical
Weird Name resolution issue on one Windows server 2003 standard
Have you checked WINS and DNS on both subnets? Maybe you have a stale record. See if there is an entry for first with the old IP and if so tombstone it.
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| December 21, 2010 10:08 PM
DNS, NetBIOS, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
Have you checked WINS and DNS on both subnets? Maybe you have a stale record. See if there is an entry for first with the old IP and if so tombstone it.
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| December 21, 2010 10:08 PM
DNS, NetBIOS, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
Create a shortcut to a Public Folder in Outlook 2007
Start Outlook, resize this window so that can see on desktop. In public folder List pane or on the Outlook Shortcut Bar, right-click the Outlook folder for which want to create a shortcut, and then drag the folder to desktop. Remember, If u do not see List pane, click folder list on View menu. On [...]
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| December 20, 2010 6:52 AM
Outlook 2007, Outlook Public Folders, Outlook Shortcuts, SBS 2003, Small Business Server 2003
Start Outlook, resize this window so that can see on desktop. In public folder List pane or on the Outlook Shortcut Bar, right-click the Outlook folder for which want to create a shortcut, and then drag the folder to desktop. Remember, If u do not see List pane, click folder list on View menu. On [...]
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| December 20, 2010 6:52 AM
Outlook 2007, Outlook Public Folders, Outlook Shortcuts, SBS 2003, Small Business Server 2003
SOLAP in SQL 2008R2
I do not think that there is. Check the Microsoft.com/sql website for a full feature list. You may also wish to wait and see what will be release in the next release which is code named “Denali”.
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| December 20, 2010 4:45 AM
GEOSpatial, Oracle OLAP, SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2
I do not think that there is. Check the Microsoft.com/sql website for a full feature list. You may also wish to wait and see what will be release in the next release which is code named “Denali”.
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| December 20, 2010 4:45 AM
GEOSpatial, Oracle OLAP, SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2
SQL I/O Best Practice
You can run SQLIO against the server, but it will impact the performance of the SQL Server, and anything else which shares spindles on the SAN with the SQL Server, and possibly anything else on the SAN as you flood the SAN cache. It is usually recommended to not run SQLIO on production servers.
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| December 18, 2010 12:42 AM
iSCSI SAN Server, SQL 2005, SQL Server 2005, SQL Server administration, Windows Server 2003
You can run SQLIO against the server, but it will impact the performance of the SQL Server, and anything else which shares spindles on the SAN with the SQL Server, and possibly anything else on the SAN as you flood the SAN cache. It is usually recommended to not run SQLIO on production servers.
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| December 18, 2010 12:42 AM
iSCSI SAN Server, SQL 2005, SQL Server 2005, SQL Server administration, Windows Server 2003
Trend Micro information
Hi Shanekearney, I also use (and like) TrendMicro in a great part of my costumers. Not knowing your real scenario, (TM version, servers, configuration – is TM active scan active?) I think the problem could be different of what you think… Let me ask you if you also have the Anti-Spam feature in place and [...]
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| December 16, 2010 5:19 PM
SBS, SBS 2003, Small Business Server, Trend Micro
Hi Shanekearney, I also use (and like) TrendMicro in a great part of my costumers. Not knowing your real scenario, (TM version, servers, configuration – is TM active scan active?) I think the problem could be different of what you think… Let me ask you if you also have the Anti-Spam feature in place and [...]
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| December 16, 2010 5:19 PM
SBS, SBS 2003, Small Business Server, Trend Micro
Is their any conflict between Oracle 8i and Windows 2003 Server
There were some issues with some specific versions and hardware combinations. This could be the solution in most cases: -Copy the CD files to a local drive -Search and rename this file: symcjit.dll (rename it to symcjit.dll.old or something else) -Open the oraparm.ini file (\install\oraparam.ini) -Look for the JRE_MEMORY_OPTIONS parameter and replace it with “JRE_MEMORY_OPTIONS= [...]
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| December 15, 2010 11:23 PM
Oracle 8i, Oracle installation, Windows Server 2003
There were some issues with some specific versions and hardware combinations. This could be the solution in most cases: -Copy the CD files to a local drive -Search and rename this file: symcjit.dll (rename it to symcjit.dll.old or something else) -Open the oraparm.ini file (\install\oraparam.ini) -Look for the JRE_MEMORY_OPTIONS parameter and replace it with “JRE_MEMORY_OPTIONS= [...]
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| December 15, 2010 11:23 PM
Oracle 8i, Oracle installation, Windows Server 2003
5.1.1 e-mail account does not exist at the organization
If they deleted the domain then mail sent to it will of course fail. The domain can be added to Exchange as an accepted email address by the Exchange Admins.
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| December 15, 2010 9:31 PM
5.1.1 Error, Active Directory Domain, Domain management, Exchange 2003, Exchange 2003 administration
If they deleted the domain then mail sent to it will of course fail. The domain can be added to Exchange as an accepted email address by the Exchange Admins.
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| December 15, 2010 9:31 PM
5.1.1 Error, Active Directory Domain, Domain management, Exchange 2003, Exchange 2003 administration
Moving orphan home drives in Windows Server 2003 Active Directory to a folder to delete
Almost same Question with answer & discussions provided <a href=”http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/home-directory-clean-up-on-ad-win-server-2003/”>Here</a>
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| December 15, 2010 11:31 AM
Active Directory, Active Directory Users, Home Directory, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 administration
Almost same Question with answer & discussions provided <a href=”http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/home-directory-clean-up-on-ad-win-server-2003/”>Here</a>
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| December 15, 2010 11:31 AM
Active Directory, Active Directory Users, Home Directory, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 administration
