Ports Configuration for 2811 as a Terminal Server
Is there any possible way to disable ports on a Cisco 2811 router that is configured as a terminal server

Answer Question   |  August 5, 2010  1:30 AM
Cisco 2811, Cisco 2811 configuration, Cisco router configuration, Cisco Routers, Port configuration, Routers, Terminal Server
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5 pts.

Is it possible to install different applications depending on who logs into a computer located on my sbs 2003 server network?
Is it possible to install different applications depending on who logs into a computer located on my sbs 2003 server network. We already have different groups for different departments and now we need to assign applications on a per user basis. This will give us the ability to have an application follow a user from [...]

Answer Question   |  August 4, 2010  8:58 PM
Network applications management, Network management, SBS, SBS 2003, Small Business Server 2003, Windows Server 2003
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16,755 pts.

Can I audit Windows active directory passwords to meet complexity rules and not let users have weak passwords?
Can I audit Windows active directory passwords to meet complexity rules and not let users have weak passwords? I have changed the group policy for password complexity but what about the old passwords? I would rather not require every one to have to change their passwords even if they have already done it per request.

Answer Question   |  August 4, 2010  8:57 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory security, Group Policy, Password strength, Windows Security
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16,755 pts.

Can I create a remote desktop gateway without having bought a Windows server 2008?
Can I create a remote desktop gateway without having bought a Windows server 2008? Can I enable this with a 2003 server or even a XP or 7 workstation? How does it work and how many 1 to 1 nats (public ips) do I really need? We have two currently one for the firewall and [...]

Answer Question   |  September 3, 2010  2:42 PM
Remote desktop, Remote Desktop Connection, Remote Desktop Gateways, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008
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Network alerts for critical conditions
How can I create an alert on my network to email or sms me on critical conditions such as down gateways, dns servers, dos attacks and the such? Is this available to Windows 2008 Server? What options will I have and is there a walk-through or something about it online?

Answer Question   |  October 14, 2010  2:40 PM
DNS server, DOS Attack, Network Connection Problem, Network management, Windows Server 2008
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Limitation of a small business server
What are the limitations to small business server? What will I be limited to is it suitable for a 20 user network with file shares, email and ftp access? The users will also need remote access.

Answer Question   |  August 2, 2010  2:37 PM
FTP, Network management, Remote access, Server management, Small Business Server
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Restore information store using ntbackup
I have 1 domain controller (Winserver 2003) & 1 member server & exchange server 2003 installed. however backup is working perfectly but restoring the backup is not working. Would you please advise. thanks.

Answer Question   |  August 4, 2010  5:42 AM
Backup, Backup & restore, Domain Controller, Error in NTBackup, Exchange 2003, NTBackup, Windows Server 2003
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Replacing a server in an existing domain (not the main domain controller)
I have a domain in a school system that has one Server 2003 domain controller and each of the seven schools have an additional server in the same domain. All of these servers are Server 2003 OS. I am replacing several of the school’s servers with Server 2008 R2. I have run adprep and prepared my [...]

Answer Question   |  March 22, 2011  5:05 AM
Active Directory Installation, DCPROMO, Domain Controller, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Domain Controller, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2
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Is Forefront client security server compatible with Server 2008 R2?
Is Forefront client security server compatible with Server 2008R2? This question is from the Microsoft Live Chat which took place on July 13th.

Answer Question   |  July 28, 2010  7:43 PM
Endpoint security, Forefront Client Security, Windows Server 2008 R2
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Help with Group Policy Objects in Server 2008 64-bit
Hi guys, I need some help with Server 2008 GPOs. This may be a noob question so be gentle! I have various servers in OUs and need to prevent users accessing other servers via a logged on server. e.g. User1 logged onto Server A in OU A, must not be able to access Server B [...]

Answer Question   |  July 28, 2010  4:38 PM
Active Directory, CCR on Windows Server 2008, GPO, Group Policy, Group Policy Objects, Windows Server 2008 Group Policy Objects
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5 pts.

Outlook Exchange 2003 connect Vista Win 7
I am trying to get either of my new laptops, Vista and Win7 to connect with mySBS Exchange Server 2003. Can you provide any assistance?

Answer Question   |  July 29, 2010  4:19 PM
Exchange 2003, Outlook, Outlook 2003, SBS 2003, Small Business Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 7 in 2010, Windows Vista
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15 pts.

Active Directory Client Access Licenses
i am installing AD, but i have 3000 CALs, this lic ok or i have to purchase any other lic?

Answer Question   |  July 29, 2010  3:24 PM
Active Directory, AD, CAL, Client Access License, Client Access License (CAL), License management
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5 pts.

Exchange Server Client Access Licenses
For domain controllers and one exchange server. how many CAL do i need for that?

Answer Question   |  July 28, 2010  1:54 PM
CAL, Client Access License, Client Access License (CAL), Domain Controller, Exchange
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Directory password protection on Windows Server 2003
Can I password protect a directory? We use Windows server 2003 and everyone has administrator rights on the box. I want to password protect a sensitive directory with read/write access granted to a user that has the password.

Answer Question   |  July 27, 2010  9:07 PM
Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Group Policy, Windows Server 2003 Permissions, Windows Server 2003 security
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Does Forefront Unified Access Gateway require Win Server 2008 R2?
Does Forefront Unified Access Gateway require Win Server 2008 R2?  Are there other systems requirements? This question is from the Microsoft Live Chat which took place on July 13th.

Answer Question   |  July 27, 2010  9:01 PM
Endpoint security, forefront unified access gateway, forefront unified access gateway requirements, UAG, Unified Access Gateway, Windows Server 2008 R2
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Crystal Reports 8.5 won’t run on a 64 bit server or with Windows 2007 or 2008
I have a productional report that lets the users know when a process worked or not and creates a crystal reports 8.5 Error.rpt. Recently a couple clients have updated to Windows 2007 or Windows 2008 with a 64 bit server and now the reports won’t work because they are for a 32 bit server. How [...]

Answer Question   |  July 27, 2010  7:33 PM
64-bit Servers, Crystal Reports 8.5, Windows 2008, Windows Server 2008
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Setup auditing on a terminal server
How can I setup auditing on a terminal server to list all long in attempts and from what IP address they originated? We have a time sheet server and want to make sure where the users are logging in from.

Answer Question   |  July 27, 2010  3:25 PM
IP Address Authentication, Network Monitor, Network monitoring, Network Monitoring Tools, Terminal Monitor Program, Terminal Server
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Administrator and user accounts on Windows Server 2008
I have an administrator account and a user account on a server 2008. I want to be more secure and log in only as the admin when I have to. Can I stay logged in as the user and still launch applications with elevated admin privileges? Are there shortcuts I can create? And if yes, [...]

Answer Question   |  July 27, 2010  2:46 PM
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Administration, Windows Server 2008 Administrative privileges, Windows Server Login, Windows Server Security
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Help recreating a mirror between hardware
I have two drives that are a hardware mirror. They are scsi and connected to a Windows advanced server 2003. The primary drive died. I tried switching the cable to put the second drive where the first was but no luck. How can I boot? How can I recreate the mirror?

Answer Question   |  July 27, 2010  2:43 PM
Hard Drive Damage, Hard drives, Mirror Driver, Mirrored Drives, Mirrored Server, Windows Server 2003
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16,755 pts.