How can I track where an audit comes from?
I have 4 systems – all new installed – which have many entries of event id 560 in the seclog. All systems have been checked for viruses/malware. None found. Running Windows XP Pro SP3 on these systems in a windows 2003 Server enviroment. Domain policy contains an audits for local policy. Securitelogs are filling and [...]
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| July 8, 2010 2:26 PM
Event ID 760, Security log, Security logs, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server Security Logs, Windows XP
I have 4 systems – all new installed – which have many entries of event id 560 in the seclog. All systems have been checked for viruses/malware. None found. Running Windows XP Pro SP3 on these systems in a windows 2003 Server enviroment. Domain policy contains an audits for local policy. Securitelogs are filling and [...]
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| July 8, 2010 2:26 PM
Event ID 760, Security log, Security logs, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server Security Logs, Windows XP
When joining 2008 to 2003 DC, the wizard cannot access the list of domain in the forest
The wizard cannot access the list of domain in the forest. Error: logon failure unknown user name or bad password
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| June 28, 2010 12:24 PM
Data center consolidation, Server consolidation, Windows Server 2003 administration, Windows Server 2008 Administration
The wizard cannot access the list of domain in the forest. Error: logon failure unknown user name or bad password
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| June 28, 2010 12:24 PM
Data center consolidation, Server consolidation, Windows Server 2003 administration, Windows Server 2008 Administration
How to merge 2 disks on 1 hard drive to create a large storage server for archived data? (Poweredge 2800 and Windows Server 2003)
I have an old Dell PowerEdge server that I want to convert to a large data storage server – nothing on it but archived data. The hard drive has been formatted to have about 70G on the C drive and about 130G on a different drive. BUT both drives are located on the same hard [...]
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| May 23, 2012 7:38 PM
Dell PowerEdge 2800, Storage configuration management, Storage in 2010, Storage management, Storage servers, Windows Server 2003
I have an old Dell PowerEdge server that I want to convert to a large data storage server – nothing on it but archived data. The hard drive has been formatted to have about 70G on the C drive and about 130G on a different drive. BUT both drives are located on the same hard [...]
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| May 23, 2012 7:38 PM
Dell PowerEdge 2800, Storage configuration management, Storage in 2010, Storage management, Storage servers, Windows Server 2003
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
Multiple Event Errors on member server 2003
I have a member server that is running very slowly – slow to log on, slow to access shared files from clients, and won’t connect to internet. After reviewing the event log, I have discovered these errors: Event Type: Error Event Source: NETLOGON Event Category: None Event ID: 5719 Date: 6/23/2010 Time: 5:53:17 PM User: [...]
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| June 24, 2010 3:09 PM
DNS management, Event ID, Member Servers, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 administration, Windows Server 2003 Domain Controller
I have a member server that is running very slowly – slow to log on, slow to access shared files from clients, and won’t connect to internet. After reviewing the event log, I have discovered these errors: Event Type: Error Event Source: NETLOGON Event Category: None Event ID: 5719 Date: 6/23/2010 Time: 5:53:17 PM User: [...]
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| June 24, 2010 3:09 PM
DNS management, Event ID, Member Servers, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 administration, Windows Server 2003 Domain Controller
How to install oracle 9i database on x64 win2003 server
How to install oracle 9i database on x64 win2003 server
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| October 23, 2010 5:36 AM
Oracle 9i Configuration, Oracle 9i installation, Windows Server 2003 64 bit
How to install oracle 9i database on x64 win2003 server
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| October 23, 2010 5:36 AM
Oracle 9i Configuration, Oracle 9i installation, Windows Server 2003 64 bit
Windows 2008 Server R2 and XP Clients don’t have Internet access
I have a Windows 2008 r2 server w/AD, DNS & DHCP configured. The gateway is a D-Link DIR-655 w/DHCP disabled. The server has internet access, but authenticated XP clients don’t. How to fix this? Dcdiag /test:dns /e /v test passed Server is Windows 2008 r2 -Server NIC set to Local DNS -Server has internet access [...]
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| June 25, 2010 8:29 PM
Active Directory, D-Link DIR-655, DHCP, DNS, Domain Controller, Networking, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows XP clients, Windows XP Professional SP2
I have a Windows 2008 r2 server w/AD, DNS & DHCP configured. The gateway is a D-Link DIR-655 w/DHCP disabled. The server has internet access, but authenticated XP clients don’t. How to fix this? Dcdiag /test:dns /e /v test passed Server is Windows 2008 r2 -Server NIC set to Local DNS -Server has internet access [...]
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| June 25, 2010 8:29 PM
Active Directory, D-Link DIR-655, DHCP, DNS, Domain Controller, Networking, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows XP clients, Windows XP Professional SP2
Exchange Incoming Mail Logs, how to get ISP and IP information
I’m new to administrating Exchange. I took over from another guy and recently discovered that the Exchange server had a fully open relay. Unfortunately, I discovered it when spam started getting sent through the mail server. I closed the relay, but we now have reason to believe that the old IT guy was the source [...]
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| June 26, 2010 7:09 PM
Email Server, Exchange 2003 SP2, Internet service providers, SMTP, Windows 2003 Small Business Server
I’m new to administrating Exchange. I took over from another guy and recently discovered that the Exchange server had a fully open relay. Unfortunately, I discovered it when spam started getting sent through the mail server. I closed the relay, but we now have reason to believe that the old IT guy was the source [...]
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| June 26, 2010 7:09 PM
Email Server, Exchange 2003 SP2, Internet service providers, SMTP, Windows 2003 Small Business Server
Windows 2003 Security Audit: Need help blocking and tracking consistent hacker
I’ve recently taking over as Admin working part-time for a non-profit organization in addition to my full-time job. I quickly discovered that their previous IT had been stealing from them for several years and now it appears that he has been hacking into the system. It’s been rough keeping him out, since I’m still learning [...]
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| June 14, 2012 4:45 PM
SBS, Small Business Server, Windows Security, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server Security Audits, Windows Server Security Logs, Windows Small Business Server 2003
I’ve recently taking over as Admin working part-time for a non-profit organization in addition to my full-time job. I quickly discovered that their previous IT had been stealing from them for several years and now it appears that he has been hacking into the system. It’s been rough keeping him out, since I’m still learning [...]
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| June 14, 2012 4:45 PM
SBS, Small Business Server, Windows Security, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server Security Audits, Windows Server Security Logs, Windows Small Business Server 2003
No Company web, No sharepoint Central admin access after installing MOSS in Exchange server
I Attempted to install MOSS 2007 so I could have forms services. I have SBS 2008 running on HPML350 G6 server . The Install appeared to complete successfully with no errors. Ran the Products and technologies Configuration Wizard and failed at step 9 of 12. After research and google attempts I came to conclusion that [...]
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| June 22, 2010 4:46 PM
Application Compatibility, Exchange Server, MOSS, SBS 2008, SharePoint
I Attempted to install MOSS 2007 so I could have forms services. I have SBS 2008 running on HPML350 G6 server . The Install appeared to complete successfully with no errors. Ran the Products and technologies Configuration Wizard and failed at step 9 of 12. After research and google attempts I came to conclusion that [...]
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| June 22, 2010 4:46 PM
Application Compatibility, Exchange Server, MOSS, SBS 2008, SharePoint
Cannot Change Time-Zone or Time on Windows XP Pro, Member of AD2003 Domain
Hello! I run an Active Directory 2003 domain controller that all of our employees use. We have one employee based on the West Coast whereas everyone else (and the domain controller) are on the East Coast. Whenever this employee tries to change the Time Zone to PST, it does nothing. They go to Date & [...]
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| June 24, 2010 3:58 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory 2003, Group Policy, Windows XP Pro
Hello! I run an Active Directory 2003 domain controller that all of our employees use. We have one employee based on the West Coast whereas everyone else (and the domain controller) are on the East Coast. Whenever this employee tries to change the Time Zone to PST, it does nothing. They go to Date & [...]
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| June 24, 2010 3:58 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory 2003, Group Policy, Windows XP Pro
Update schema for Windows Server 2008 R2 domain controllers into Windows Server 2003 forest?
We are going to put Windows server 2008 R2 64 domain controllers into an existing windows server 2003 forest. All 2003 domain controllers are 32 bit. Will i need to update the schema for this?
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| June 22, 2010 3:09 PM
Domain Controller, Windows Server 2003 Forest, Windows Server 2008 Domain Controller, Windows Server 2008 R2
We are going to put Windows server 2008 R2 64 domain controllers into an existing windows server 2003 forest. All 2003 domain controllers are 32 bit. Will i need to update the schema for this?
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| June 22, 2010 3:09 PM
Domain Controller, Windows Server 2003 Forest, Windows Server 2008 Domain Controller, Windows Server 2008 R2
Can anyone tell me the best way to query Active Directory in SQL?
Can anyone tell me the best way to query Active Directory in SQL? I’m using SQL Server Management Studio Express and want to add the LDAP server for AD as a linked server to query. I’m not sure what the best way to do this is.
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| June 22, 2010 12:15 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory query, LDAP, SQL Server 2005, SQL Server Management Studio 2005, T/SQL
Can anyone tell me the best way to query Active Directory in SQL? I’m using SQL Server Management Studio Express and want to add the LDAP server for AD as a linked server to query. I’m not sure what the best way to do this is.
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| June 22, 2010 12:15 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory query, LDAP, SQL Server 2005, SQL Server Management Studio 2005, T/SQL
Best Practices for Updating Win Server 2003 Patches
I’ve been told to be very careful about which patches to install when updating my servers – research all the patches, don’t install IE 8, etc. Is this common practice? If yes, where do I begin finding out which patches are okay to install and which are not? I’m very new at this, so pardon [...]
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| June 22, 2010 2:32 AM
Updates, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 security and patches, Windows Server Update Services
I’ve been told to be very careful about which patches to install when updating my servers – research all the patches, don’t install IE 8, etc. Is this common practice? If yes, where do I begin finding out which patches are okay to install and which are not? I’m very new at this, so pardon [...]
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| June 22, 2010 2:32 AM
Updates, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 security and patches, Windows Server Update Services
Considering MS Exchange 2010 but I’m getting mixed advice from Microsoft Exchange Online help and my MS reseller
I’m thinking about getting MS Exchange 2010 but I’m getting mixed advice from Microsoft Exchange Online help and my MS reseller.
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| February 2, 2011 7:13 PM
Exchange 2010, Exchange 2010 Administration, Exchange calendar, Windows Server 2008 R2
I’m thinking about getting MS Exchange 2010 but I’m getting mixed advice from Microsoft Exchange Online help and my MS reseller.
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| February 2, 2011 7:13 PM
Exchange 2010, Exchange 2010 Administration, Exchange calendar, Windows Server 2008 R2
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
forcing all mail externally to SMTP Smarthost
Hi Guys i need to force all mail including mail to internal mailboxes out to the internet and back into the exchange organisation. the reason for this is we are rolling out to our test group who both have pop accounts and exchange mailboxes. currently mailbox test users are having dificulties recieving via pop their [...]
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| June 18, 2010 6:36 PM
Exchange 2003, SBS 2003, SMTP, SMTP Exchange 2003
Hi Guys i need to force all mail including mail to internal mailboxes out to the internet and back into the exchange organisation. the reason for this is we are rolling out to our test group who both have pop accounts and exchange mailboxes. currently mailbox test users are having dificulties recieving via pop their [...]
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| June 18, 2010 6:36 PM
Exchange 2003, SBS 2003, SMTP, SMTP Exchange 2003
MS Virtual Server 2005 R2 Network will not connect.
Dell 1425 – Windows 2003 64 bit Sp2 – Virtual Server 2005 R2 Both NIC’s configured with Virtual Machine Network Services selected When I try to Create a virtual machine I can see both NIC’s but the selection will not stick – Always returns “Not Connected” Any suggestions?
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| June 21, 2010 6:01 PM
Virtual machine management, Virtual Server, Virtual Server 2005, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 64 bit
Dell 1425 – Windows 2003 64 bit Sp2 – Virtual Server 2005 R2 Both NIC’s configured with Virtual Machine Network Services selected When I try to Create a virtual machine I can see both NIC’s but the selection will not stick – Always returns “Not Connected” Any suggestions?
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| June 21, 2010 6:01 PM
Virtual machine management, Virtual Server, Virtual Server 2005, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 64 bit
DRM Capabilities in SharePoint 2010
I know that DRM has been a capability of the software – how does this tie into my active directory settings – or does it? This question is from the Microsoft Live Chat which took place on June 1st.
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| June 17, 2010 7:42 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory Settings, Sharepoint 2010
I know that DRM has been a capability of the software – how does this tie into my active directory settings – or does it? This question is from the Microsoft Live Chat which took place on June 1st.
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| June 17, 2010 7:42 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory Settings, Sharepoint 2010
Add Shortcut to Mandatory Roaming Profile
We have a few hundered users who use mandatory roaming profiles (restricted). All profiles are stored on the network – none local. Many of them have an auto-login with a generic username. This is going to change soon as all users will be logging in using their own user name. They will still remain members [...]
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| June 22, 2010 1:28 PM
Active Directory, GPO, Group Policy, Group Policy management, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Group Policy
We have a few hundered users who use mandatory roaming profiles (restricted). All profiles are stored on the network – none local. Many of them have an auto-login with a generic username. This is going to change soon as all users will be logging in using their own user name. They will still remain members [...]
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| June 22, 2010 1:28 PM
Active Directory, GPO, Group Policy, Group Policy management, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Group Policy
