Windows 7 and Windows Server 2003 compatibility
There is no reason you can’t use Windows 7 PCs in a Windows Server 2003 environment. Just be sure that you are using Professional, Enterprise or Ultimate, because you can’t join a domain with Starter, Home Basic or Home Premium. =================== If you are worried about compatibility issues of your computer system, it is better [...]
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| November 2, 2011 8:51 AM
Windows 7, Windows 7 Compatibility, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 administration
There is no reason you can’t use Windows 7 PCs in a Windows Server 2003 environment. Just be sure that you are using Professional, Enterprise or Ultimate, because you can’t join a domain with Starter, Home Basic or Home Premium. =================== If you are worried about compatibility issues of your computer system, it is better [...]
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| November 2, 2011 8:51 AM
Windows 7, Windows 7 Compatibility, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 administration
View Hidden Files
You should be able to see those files given what you described. Have you scanned your system for malware? Sounds like something odd is going on in that department. At least run Spybot and consider using a commercial tool such as <a href=”http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Home-Home-Office/Anti-Spyware/Download/”>CounterSpy</a>. I wrote this <a href=”http://searchwindowssecurity.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid45_gci1186367,00.html”>malware removal guide</a> that offers up some more [...]
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| November 2, 2011 8:42 AM
Application security, Microsoft Windows, Network management, Networking, Security, Servers, Spyware, Viruses, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Security
You should be able to see those files given what you described. Have you scanned your system for malware? Sounds like something odd is going on in that department. At least run Spybot and consider using a commercial tool such as <a href=”http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Home-Home-Office/Anti-Spyware/Download/”>CounterSpy</a>. I wrote this <a href=”http://searchwindowssecurity.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid45_gci1186367,00.html”>malware removal guide</a> that offers up some more [...]
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| November 2, 2011 8:42 AM
Application security, Microsoft Windows, Network management, Networking, Security, Servers, Spyware, Viruses, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Security
Upgrading a school’s operating system from Windows XP to Windows 7
We did the same thing last year. the only problem we had was finding a sound driver for a 5-year old machine. Installation was a breeze. No problem running any apps after the upgrade. ================= Upgrading a computer system’s Operating System from Windows XP to Windows 7 with networking configuration involved could have several conflicts [...]
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| November 2, 2011 8:41 AM
Windows 7, Windows 7 Networking, Windows Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
We did the same thing last year. the only problem we had was finding a sound driver for a 5-year old machine. Installation was a breeze. No problem running any apps after the upgrade. ================= Upgrading a computer system’s Operating System from Windows XP to Windows 7 with networking configuration involved could have several conflicts [...]
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| November 2, 2011 8:41 AM
Windows 7, Windows 7 Networking, Windows Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
trojan horse downloader
Newer trojans are getting very smart, will install loaders that run automatically, and can’t really be picked up by AV, as they don’t have any specific signature to work with. Also can install as part of OS, and prevent removal except in safe mode. To clear your current infection you will need to determine exactly [...]
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| November 2, 2011 8:38 AM
backdoors, Backup & recovery, configuration, Current threats, DataCenter, Hacking, Hardware, Help Desk, human factors, Installing/upgrading operating systems, Intrusion management, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Security, Server management, Servers, Spyware, Tech support, Trojans, Viruses, Vulnerability Assessment & Audit, vulnerability management, Windows, Windows on Intel, Windows Server 2003, worms
Newer trojans are getting very smart, will install loaders that run automatically, and can’t really be picked up by AV, as they don’t have any specific signature to work with. Also can install as part of OS, and prevent removal except in safe mode. To clear your current infection you will need to determine exactly [...]
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| November 2, 2011 8:38 AM
backdoors, Backup & recovery, configuration, Current threats, DataCenter, Hacking, Hardware, Help Desk, human factors, Installing/upgrading operating systems, Intrusion management, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Security, Server management, Servers, Spyware, Tech support, Trojans, Viruses, Vulnerability Assessment & Audit, vulnerability management, Windows, Windows on Intel, Windows Server 2003, worms
Start Menu content
Below it the link to Microsoft support, it goes over setting a policy restricting users to certain folders in the start menu using the registry. I haven’t found anything easier that would give you the same outcome. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/292504 ======================== Editing the registry is not actually the best solution for your start menu problems. The best [...]
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| November 2, 2011 8:37 AM
Active Directory, GPO, Windows XP
Below it the link to Microsoft support, it goes over setting a policy restricting users to certain folders in the start menu using the registry. I haven’t found anything easier that would give you the same outcome. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/292504 ======================== Editing the registry is not actually the best solution for your start menu problems. The best [...]
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| November 2, 2011 8:37 AM
Active Directory, GPO, Windows XP
Scanning the entire network for spyware
It is still possible to scan the entire network for suspicious malicious software infection. However, before you can do this, you really have to have an updated and latest antivirus and antispyware software installed in your computer system. You also have to make sure that it is not a free antivirus software.
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| November 2, 2011 8:31 AM
Active Directory, Network Monitor, Network monitoring, Network Scanners, Network scanning, Spyware, Windows 7
It is still possible to scan the entire network for suspicious malicious software infection. However, before you can do this, you really have to have an updated and latest antivirus and antispyware software installed in your computer system. You also have to make sure that it is not a free antivirus software.
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| November 2, 2011 8:31 AM
Active Directory, Network Monitor, Network monitoring, Network Scanners, Network scanning, Spyware, Windows 7
New features of Windows 7
This is a <a href=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beDBjD4IqMk”>cool video that goes thru</a> some of the new features of Windows 7 Hi IEXCELTECH, My name’s Ron and I’m a member of the Windows Outreach Team. I thought I’d just drop in to give you a few links that might be helpful. First, here’s the link to the Windows 7 [...]
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| November 2, 2011 8:24 AM
Vista, Windows 7, Windows 7 and Vista, Windows Server 2008
This is a <a href=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beDBjD4IqMk”>cool video that goes thru</a> some of the new features of Windows 7 Hi IEXCELTECH, My name’s Ron and I’m a member of the Windows Outreach Team. I thought I’d just drop in to give you a few links that might be helpful. First, here’s the link to the Windows 7 [...]
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| November 2, 2011 8:24 AM
Vista, Windows 7, Windows 7 and Vista, Windows Server 2008
Monitoring SMART hard drive status via Active Directory
IF I am not wrong, I don’t think spiceworks can tell you when your hard disk is going to fail.. ================== In my own opinion, it is not actually important to monitor the activity or status of the hard disk drive. The most important thing for me to consider is to constantly backup all the [...]
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| November 2, 2011 8:22 AM
Active Directory, HARD drive, Hard drive failure, Hard drives, Monitoring software, Spiceworks, Windows 7, Windows XP
IF I am not wrong, I don’t think spiceworks can tell you when your hard disk is going to fail.. ================== In my own opinion, it is not actually important to monitor the activity or status of the hard disk drive. The most important thing for me to consider is to constantly backup all the [...]
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| November 2, 2011 8:22 AM
Active Directory, HARD drive, Hard drive failure, Hard drives, Monitoring software, Spiceworks, Windows 7, Windows XP
Active Directory: How to identify inactive computer accounts
Microsoft has good command shell tools for managing AD from the command line. You will need to install the Windows Server Administration Tools apppropriate for your AD and OS on your server or workstation that you use to manage objects. Use DSQUERY and DSMOVE to find and move computer objects to a new OU based [...]
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| April 18, 2013 4:59 AM
Active Directory, Active Directory query, Systems administration, Windows, Windows client administration and maintenance, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Microsoft has good command shell tools for managing AD from the command line. You will need to install the Windows Server Administration Tools apppropriate for your AD and OS on your server or workstation that you use to manage objects. Use DSQUERY and DSMOVE to find and move computer objects to a new OU based [...]
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| April 18, 2013 4:59 AM
Active Directory, Active Directory query, Systems administration, Windows, Windows client administration and maintenance, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Can I use Windows server 2008 as a router?
While Microsoft servers do offer some basic IP routing, It’s best to actually use a router / firewall / Layer 3 Switch or <enter hardware device here> that is designed for that task Additionally, the “routed solution” you choose can (usually) peform some kind of DHCP relay – via “ip helper addresses” and the like…
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| October 31, 2011 3:25 PM
DHCP, DHCP Relay Agent, DHCP server, Routers, Windows Server 2008
While Microsoft servers do offer some basic IP routing, It’s best to actually use a router / firewall / Layer 3 Switch or <enter hardware device here> that is designed for that task Additionally, the “routed solution” you choose can (usually) peform some kind of DHCP relay – via “ip helper addresses” and the like…
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| October 31, 2011 3:25 PM
DHCP, DHCP Relay Agent, DHCP server, Routers, Windows Server 2008
How to recover the deleted database using transaction log file?
Log file could not be used to backup the entire database of your computer server. Since it is just a log file, you can only see the logs of the activities done in your computer system like installing, editing, adding, deleting, etc.
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| October 31, 2011 2:00 AM
Data Recovery, SQL Log Files, SQL Server, SQL Server transaction logs, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Backup
Log file could not be used to backup the entire database of your computer server. Since it is just a log file, you can only see the logs of the activities done in your computer system like installing, editing, adding, deleting, etc.
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| October 31, 2011 2:00 AM
Data Recovery, SQL Log Files, SQL Server, SQL Server transaction logs, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Backup
Adding a new HD to a RAID5 (Server 2003)
For guys who use Dell Server, it is easy to add additional disks to existing RAID 5 array with OMSA on the fly without rebuilding. After expanding the array capacity, you can use <a href=”http://www.partition-magic.org/server.html”>Partition Magic Server</a> to add unallocated space to into C drive and.or D drive. Step by step guide to add disks [...]
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| October 29, 2011 2:52 PM
Adding Hard Drive, RAID 5, Windows Server 2003, Windows storage
For guys who use Dell Server, it is easy to add additional disks to existing RAID 5 array with OMSA on the fly without rebuilding. After expanding the array capacity, you can use <a href=”http://www.partition-magic.org/server.html”>Partition Magic Server</a> to add unallocated space to into C drive and.or D drive. Step by step guide to add disks [...]
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| October 29, 2011 2:52 PM
Adding Hard Drive, RAID 5, Windows Server 2003, Windows storage
Windows Server Cluster 2003 or 2008
If node 1 fails and the resources don’t fail over to node 2 then you’ll loose access the SQL Server and the disks (what ever resource fails to move and what ever depends on that resource). It would be very rare for a resource to not move from the failed node to the working node.
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| October 25, 2011 3:57 AM
Windows Cluster, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server clustering
If node 1 fails and the resources don’t fail over to node 2 then you’ll loose access the SQL Server and the disks (what ever resource fails to move and what ever depends on that resource). It would be very rare for a resource to not move from the failed node to the working node.
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| October 25, 2011 3:57 AM
Windows Cluster, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server clustering
Are you still using Windows Server 2003?
We are currently in the process of testing out 2008 R2. We really don’t have much of a choice since we work on an Army installation and when they say to upgrade, we upgrade. Heck, they made us upgrade to Vista, now, in just one year after completion, we are testing the Windows 7 image [...]
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| October 24, 2011 7:13 PM
Windows Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008
We are currently in the process of testing out 2008 R2. We really don’t have much of a choice since we work on an Army installation and when they say to upgrade, we upgrade. Heck, they made us upgrade to Vista, now, in just one year after completion, we are testing the Windows 7 image [...]
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| October 24, 2011 7:13 PM
Windows Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008
Cloning C and G drives on Windows Server 2008
The C drive is easily cloned. You can use any number of tool. The HIRENS disc is a good source of tools for this type of application (although vet the source of the ISO as they aren’t all legit. You can double check the MD5). You wouldn’t need much prep to <a href=”http://www.partition-magic.org/res/clone-partition-to-disk.html”>clone partition</a>. The [...]
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| October 21, 2011 3:09 PM
C drive, Clone database, RAID 5, Windows Server 2008
The C drive is easily cloned. You can use any number of tool. The HIRENS disc is a good source of tools for this type of application (although vet the source of the ISO as they aren’t all legit. You can double check the MD5). You wouldn’t need much prep to <a href=”http://www.partition-magic.org/res/clone-partition-to-disk.html”>clone partition</a>. The [...]
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| October 21, 2011 3:09 PM
C drive, Clone database, RAID 5, Windows Server 2008
Ticketing System for Exchange 2010 support
Hi IIMalti, If you will google your question, you will find a lot of such support systems. We should not share such here. Apart from it, Let the experts come to solve your queries. Hope you get some good responses. Thank you Anil <a href=”http://www.lepide.com/”>LEPIDE</a>
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| October 21, 2011 9:20 AM
Exchange, Exchange 2010, Exchange administration, Windows Server 2003
Hi IIMalti, If you will google your question, you will find a lot of such support systems. We should not share such here. Apart from it, Let the experts come to solve your queries. Hope you get some good responses. Thank you Anil <a href=”http://www.lepide.com/”>LEPIDE</a>
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| October 21, 2011 9:20 AM
Exchange, Exchange 2010, Exchange administration, Windows Server 2003
SBS 2008 to Exchange 2010
Hi Scev, It is good to know that you are upgrading. You might find useful articles on net. I have accumulated some for your help. Go through these, I am sure these will help you out. http://www.petri.co.il/forums/showthread.php?t=42303 http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/exchange2010/thread/7fad67a7-1301-4b92-8ff9-07482ffb212f/ Hope you could do it without any trouble. Do update us again. Thank you Anil
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| May 9, 2013 9:13 AM
Exchange 2007, Exchange 2010, SBS 2008, Small Business Server 2008
Hi Scev, It is good to know that you are upgrading. You might find useful articles on net. I have accumulated some for your help. Go through these, I am sure these will help you out. http://www.petri.co.il/forums/showthread.php?t=42303 http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/exchange2010/thread/7fad67a7-1301-4b92-8ff9-07482ffb212f/ Hope you could do it without any trouble. Do update us again. Thank you Anil
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| May 9, 2013 9:13 AM
Exchange 2007, Exchange 2010, SBS 2008, Small Business Server 2008
Trying to virtualise a Windows Server 2000 running Lotus Domino Server 5.0
Notesini – Is the Domino configuration file stored on the server – c:lotusdominoNotes.ini (I think this is default location for 5). Open the Notes.ini and check for the following lines. I am guessing that the Domino server is trying to configure itself to an IP that is not assigned to the Virtual machine. TCPIP=TCP, 0, [...]
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| October 19, 2011 1:46 PM
Lotus Domino, Lotus Domino Server 5.x, Server virtualization, Windows Server 2000
Notesini – Is the Domino configuration file stored on the server – c:lotusdominoNotes.ini (I think this is default location for 5). Open the Notes.ini and check for the following lines. I am guessing that the Domino server is trying to configure itself to an IP that is not assigned to the Virtual machine. TCPIP=TCP, 0, [...]
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| October 19, 2011 1:46 PM
Lotus Domino, Lotus Domino Server 5.x, Server virtualization, Windows Server 2000
Free IT Book: Demystifying the Virtual Desktop
http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/extend-hdd/#viewquestion http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/extend-hdd/ hope to win
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| October 18, 2011 4:36 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Giveaways, IT Books, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/extend-hdd/#viewquestion http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/extend-hdd/ hope to win
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| October 18, 2011 4:36 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Giveaways, IT Books, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
windows 2008 Terminal server
Hi, Refer the articles carrying out discussions related to same. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-AU/winserverTS/thread/91b1c97c-2efe-446e-b2f8-9d329ed3ffbe http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Chrome/thread?tid=02caef606bdff233&hl=en http://forums.citrix.com/thread.jspa?threadID=251000 http://forums.msterminalservices.org/Server-Installation-windows-Domain-Controller-ftopict24603.html http://www.networksteve.com/forum/topic.php/Windows_2008_Terminal_Server_automatically_restarts/?TopicId=16373&Posts=3 http://groups.google.com/group/jobconsultant/browse_thread/thread/4ad58eb30bbe5b04/7392b4a7655bdaa8?pli=1 Thank you Anil <a href=”http://www.lepide.com”>LEPIDE</a>
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| October 18, 2011 1:13 PM
Windows 2008 Terminal Server
Hi, Refer the articles carrying out discussions related to same. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-AU/winserverTS/thread/91b1c97c-2efe-446e-b2f8-9d329ed3ffbe http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Chrome/thread?tid=02caef606bdff233&hl=en http://forums.citrix.com/thread.jspa?threadID=251000 http://forums.msterminalservices.org/Server-Installation-windows-Domain-Controller-ftopict24603.html http://www.networksteve.com/forum/topic.php/Windows_2008_Terminal_Server_automatically_restarts/?TopicId=16373&Posts=3 http://groups.google.com/group/jobconsultant/browse_thread/thread/4ad58eb30bbe5b04/7392b4a7655bdaa8?pli=1 Thank you Anil <a href=”http://www.lepide.com”>LEPIDE</a>
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| October 18, 2011 1:13 PM
Windows 2008 Terminal Server
