DNS issues with Windows 2008 R2
Hi i have been having a problem. When i try toconnect to one of my servers using remote desktop i am delivered to a PC on ourinternal network. i'm thinking it's a DNS issues but can not find it. I...
View ArticleMax USB drive & Server 2003
I have a 2003 server with an internal hi rely drive that is being used for backups. It currently has a 2TB drive. Will server 2003 accept a larger drive? 4TB?Thank you in advance.
View Articlesmall business antivirus with server
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View ArticleSCCM Driver Import error of certain drivers
We are trying to import drivers for a model of HP (ProBook 640), and only one driver is not importing. accelerometer.inf - An error occurred while importing the selected driver.All the other drivers...
View ArticleWindows Server 2008 32 bit?
One of our clients is in need of Windows Server 2008. Their server is powered by a 3.2 GHz P4 which meets minimum Server 2008 requirements but it is not a 64 bit CPU so from my understanding, Server...
View ArticleMDT 2012 Static IP for Offline Install
HelloThe topic title might seem a bit head scratching but hear me out. I'm attempting to create an offline MDT deployment solution for my branch offices that have less than stellar bandwidth. I've...
View ArticleScript to pick up files from FTP server
Hi All,Would any of you know or have a script which does the below?1. Check specific FTP folder on FTP server if a file is placed there.2. If a file is in above directory grab file and send to another...
View ArticleDFS namespace MS server 2008 R2 migrate to a new domain and Netapp filer
Hi first up - I am a newbie to Netapp and am trying to get an approach to a problem I have come across...I have a customer who is using Microsoft DFS namespace with Microsoft filers/servers to publish...
View ArticleServer 2012 downgrade rights procedure..
I'm looking for the proper procedure in using the downgrade rights that come with Server 2012 to upgrade Server 2003 to Server 2008 but I'm having absolutely no luck. These are the steps I believe I...
View ArticleAccessing Local Web Site via RDP, Server 2012 & IIS 8
Having a problem that is strange enough for me not to be able to word well enough to Google for an answer. So here goes the long explanation.We are trying to simply (key idea) have several users access...
View ArticleSurprise, We're Restarting Your Server in 15 minutes, LIKE IT or NOT
This just happened to me again – I remote into a server and I'm greeted with the message that Windows will restart in 15 minutes to finish installing updates.So far I've been able to abort the imminent...
View ArticleNo Connection to Exchange after DC Promotion
I recently promoted a WIN2008 server to a DC at one of my sites. Since 9:05 AM today the users are unable to connect to Exchange to retrieve or send mail.I can ping the exchange server from the...
View ArticleWDS issue/WinPE not loading
Hey all,Been lurking around the site for a bit, first time posting. So I've been having an issue with my WDS setup, specifically there seems to be a problem after WDS loads some files onto whichever...
View ArticleWindows Server 2012 Encryption
We are trying to encrypt file shares for a few employees. The issue is that the desktops they are using rebuild using some sort of citrix provisioning server everytime they are rebooted. So any...
View ArticleBulk/advanced permission management in Windows Server
Hi guys.At my workplace we're running a central Windows Server 2012 file server for sharing files of work orders. The files and folders structure follow rigid rules described...
View ArticleWindows Server 2012 New Install - No logon servers available
Hi Guys,I installed server 2012 R2 last week for our new renderfarm pcs, and 3 users.Everything installed correctly (R2 guides and sets up most things on install), group policies apply to the render...
View ArticleFile server needed
The school needs a file server. Can I use the existing server as a file server or will the school need to purchase an additional server machine? Is a server machine really necessary or can I just use...
View Articlewindows cannot install the required files server
Everytime I try to install windows 2012 r2 on a Dell PowerEdge1960 im getting this error half way through the install "windows cannot install the required files server" I've recreated the DVD installer...
View ArticleChange IP address on DC/DHCP/DNS server
Hi allwe are planning to migrate our domain controller from SBS2008 to WIN 2012 R2 (we are moving to Office 365 so we will not need an exchange server on premise)I've seen the steps to migrate the...
View ArticleError when installing (Run as admin) from network share on Windows Server 2012
Hi,I have a Windows Server 2012 as File Server and a share called "install" but when I try to run an installer on a client computer it fails after asking for rights (UAC). I got an error "Can't access...
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