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  1. Memory upgrade for server

    Hi all, I am thinking to upgrade the memory on one of my servers. The server is a Proliant DL380 G5 with 4GB (1x4) and it has 6 slots. I was thinking to upgrade it to 8 GB. Is it better to get...

    Started by skender‎, 2012-05-03 04:22
    • Replies: 5
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    2012-05-07, 11:18 Go to last post
  2. Classpath enviroment variable

    HI all, i have defining the classpath envioment variable in windows 2003 server . i set the variable name CLASSPATH but how i know the the path value of Class path varaiable? Thanks farrukh

    Started by farrukh‎, 2012-05-05 02:56
    • Replies: 1
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    2012-05-05, 11:30 Go to last post
  3. Limit login time by the half hour

    On a user's profile I can limit when they can log into the network by the hour. For example, login permitted between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. However, my firm wanted to limit someone to a login time of...

    Started by ailios‎, 2012-04-30 18:15
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 263
    2012-05-04, 02:27 Go to last post
  4. Windows Server 2008 Foundation Edition

    I am considering ordering a new Windows server and was offered Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Foundation Edition, x64 as an available operating system. I have always purchased the full Standard Edition,...

    Started by Stephen Arnold‎, 2012-03-21 07:41
    server foundation edition
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 565
    2012-04-24, 08:10 Go to last post
  5. Server audit for 150+ servers

    Dear all, In our testing environment we have around 150 servers. Mostly are on the HP platform running Windows server 2003 / 2008. I have permission to RDP on to all servers and have a list of...

    Started by fulhamn‎, 2012-04-04 06:15
    audit
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 666
    2012-04-19, 04:24 Go to last post
  6. SBS2008 setup for user who travels 50 percent of work time

    We have sales personel that spend 50% of the time travelling and other 50% in the office. What si the best way to set their users accounts in SBS2008 to accomplish the following: 1) Have acces to...

    Started by tonyromero‎, 2012-04-18 16:52
    • Replies: 1
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    2012-04-18, 17:48 Go to last post
  7. Installing Updates when Software Restrictions in Effect

    Years back to prevent unwanted programs from being installed on the network I created a group policy and applied to all of our desktops. Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings...

    Started by ailios‎, 2012-04-18 10:44
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 115
    2012-04-18, 11:54 Go to last post
  8. Question Windows Server 2008R2 sidebar?

    I have done a clean, new install of Windows Server 2008R2 on a brand new machine. Have installed all patches to date. I would like to have the sidebar and gadgets as I do in Windows 7. Have scoured...

    Started by brrunss‎, 2012-04-15 15:14
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 234
    2012-04-15, 15:14 Go to last post
  9. Question regarding migrating from SBS2003 to SBS2011

    I have a question about migrating from SBS2003 to SBS2011. I currently run SBS2003 and I have purchased a new server with SBS2011. I want to migrate everything from SBS2003 to SBS2011, but I do...

    Started by stevens3131‎, 2012-04-12 09:23
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 231
    2012-04-12, 11:54 Go to last post
  10. Exchange 2007 Cache exchanged mode GAL not updating

    Hi all, Does anyone know what would cause the issue with GAL not updating when Outlook is on cached exchange mode? We use Exchange 2007 and Outlook 2003- Outlook 2010. Many thanks

    Started by skender‎, 2012-04-11 10:41
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 250
    2012-04-11, 12:35 Go to last post
  11. GPO Audit in Server 2008 R2

    Looking for some input to make my life easier: I need to run a Group Policy Audit: firstly to establish what is present and subsequently to manage the GPO's to demonstrate compliance. I can...

    Started by Tinto Tech‎, 2012-04-09 18:59
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 164
    2012-04-09, 18:59 Go to last post
  12. Sluggish SBS 2011 connection

    Hi, I installed an SBS 2011 Essentials server in a company's network, replacing the old SBS 2003 server. All pc's are working a bit faster with this (mostly) file-server, except one pc. When I...

    Started by sjors‎, 2012-01-05 02:22
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    nic, sbs2011
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    2012-04-04, 10:17 Go to last post
  13. WHS "backup failed, unable to create ..." error

    I just set up the WHS system, and it's all very cool, but I am unable to make my first big backup successfully. The error message I keep getting says "The backup failed because your computer was...

    Started by claster‎, 2011-03-14 16:38
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    2012-04-01, 09:06 Go to last post
  14. Exchange 2007 License

    Hi all, Does anyone know how much an exchange client license cost? Many thanks

    Started by skender‎, 2012-03-30 03:54
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 195
    2012-03-31, 01:12 Go to last post
  15. Exchange Server 2010 on Win 2008 r2

    Hi, I have an interesting question. I have an exchange server that is on windows 2008 r2 and have 5 HD on it. C: windows files, E: that holds one of our Mailbox databases 87.9 GB with 28.8 Free,...

    Started by iRob‎, 2012-03-20 08:56
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 587
    2012-03-30, 10:32 Go to last post
  16. Searching any file for text on Windows 2008 (windows 7 too)

    Hey, I just created a small script that can help us sysadmins find data files on servers (and home systems). I thought it would be handy to post it here so it can be of use for other server...

    Started by enjoy‎, 2012-03-25 09:04
    batch file, windows server
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 207
    2012-03-25, 09:04 Go to last post
  17. SBS 2003 R2, but it's showing a BSOD: why?

    Hi, I always thought a BSOD meant the machine crashed, but the server seems to working fine, the mouse is responding but the screen is blue, I can access network drives from client machines and I...

    Started by Happy Larry‎, 2012-03-13 13:56
    • Replies: 7
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    2012-03-14, 07:33 Go to last post
  18. Can Win SBS 11 E be set up as a workgroup?

    I would like to install Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials as only a Workgroup. I do not need active directory, DNS or DHCP services, nor do I want it to create a domain. Is this at all...

    Started by hikesalot‎, 2012-03-05 13:58
    • Replies: 3
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    2012-03-06, 11:38 Go to last post
  19. RDP and TS - problem with printer redirection

    I'm unable to get remote desktop clients to a Windows 2003 Server R2 (Terminal Services). I'm aware that in normal circumstances, it is required to install the print driver from the local printer on...

    Started by danno3‎, 2010-12-15 12:10
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,776
    2012-03-03, 19:01 Go to last post
  20. Adding third drive to HP MediaSmart Server

    OK.....was wondering if anyone who has or is knowledgeable with EX485 HP MediaSmart Server could help. I have 2 1TB drives in the EX485, with folder duplication= ON for most folders. The second...

    Started by Bob D.‎, 2012-02-18 16:16
    • Replies: 2
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    2012-03-01, 11:50 Go to last post
  21. Unhappy What to do after death of Windows 2003 Server

    Preamble - I support my local church network and server setup. Primarily I aw a network & firewall person. However I do know enough about Windows Server to maintain it - but certainly not the ins &...

    Started by stubbyd‎, 2012-01-30 18:05
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 771
    2012-02-02, 12:30 Go to last post
  22. Removing an old server from the network

    Hi all, I have a very old server and I need to remove it from the network, but currently it is set as one of the DNS Servers and DHCP is configured on this server. What steps should I take to...

    Started by skender‎, 2012-01-31 03:01
    • Replies: 5
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    2012-02-02, 11:54 Go to last post
  23. How to change default Workgroup name in WHS 2011

    I would like to know how I can change the workgroup name, have tried different workarounds but to no avail...When I go to "Change Settings" the change button is greyed out and I can't do...

    Started by pilot53051‎, 2011-11-04 16:16
    • Replies: 3
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    2012-02-02, 05:07 Go to last post
  24. Server Upgrades

    Hi all, Currently we use windows 2003 standard SP2 server infrastructure, we are thinking it to upgrade to Windows 2008 Eneprise . I was thinking to reduce the number of hardware servers and go...

    Started by skender‎, 2012-01-23 08:35
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 430
    2012-01-27, 12:33 Go to last post
  25. Mapped share on the server disconnected

    Hi all, Every time I connect to the server through Remote Desktop or VNC the mapped shares are displayed as disconnected, then I have to click on them and then they show as connected, it does the...

    Started by skender‎, 2012-01-25 05:20
    • Replies: 3
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    2012-01-27, 12:25 Go to last post
  26. Change your Primary DNS Server

    Hi all. At the moment on my network I have 2 DNS servers , I would like to the new server that currently is a Domain Controller as the new primary DNS Sever and this new sever is not as DNS server...

    Started by skender‎, 2012-01-19 03:53
    • Replies: 2
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    2012-01-23, 10:47 Go to last post
  27. Moving shares to a different partition: Windows 2003 Server SP2

    Hi all, On my file server I have three shared folders but I am running on out of space, I have another empty partition on the same server and was thinking to move some files across to the other...

    Started by skender‎, 2012-01-18 03:00
    • Replies: 10
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    2012-01-23, 10:38 Go to last post
  28. SBS2011-- new to servers, confused

    2 of us have a home online business and we're on ATT U-verse. I'm installing SBS on a spare computer, and the 2-Wire VDSL router/switch we're forced to use by ATT does not allow DHCP to be disabled...

    Started by Horrabin‎, 2012-01-18 21:55
    • Replies: 1
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    2012-01-19, 12:15 Go to last post
  29. sbs 2003 Wake on Lan

    Hello, I have a Dell Poweredge T105 running SBS 2003 R2 with 5 PCs on the network. Using Logmein I can remotely wake on Lan all the PCs. My problem is that the BIOS of the SBS 2003 server seems...

    Started by Happy Larry‎, 2012-01-16 08:35
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 450
    2012-01-17, 08:09 Go to last post
  30. Windows Server/SQL Server Connection Fails

    System: Windows Server 2003 w/SQL Server 2000. We've begun experiencing a problem earlier today. If a remote computer running XP Pro connects to the server via VPN and tries to run a database...

    Started by tpmcd‎, 2012-01-13 14:07
    odbc, sql server, windows server, windows xp
    • Replies: 0
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    2012-01-13, 14:07 Go to last post
  31. New to servers, need advice for Win Server 2008 R2

    I'm using my MSDNAA access to download Windows Server 2008 R2 which I plan on installing to an old desktop. Before I begin I want to make sure I can do what I want to do with it. For now I want to...

    Started by grnorris‎, 2012-01-02 18:03
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 1,011
    2012-01-11, 14:11 Go to last post
  32. Make changes to default profile

    Hi there. I'm running server 2008 in virtualization, and for spinning up new servers, as and when needed, I would like the system to already have desktop items setup and so forth. What I'd...

    Started by britlion‎, 2012-01-09 08:03
    profiles, windows 7, windows server
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 547
    2012-01-11, 10:05 Go to last post
  33. ISP blocks RDP ports, crippling WHS 2003

    My ISP demands I pay for an expensive business plan if I want to be able to remotely connect to my home server from work/elsewhere. It has blocked the ports that my home server uses by default to...

    Started by tgcollier‎, 2011-01-31 01:01
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 3,959
    2012-01-07, 01:08 Go to last post
  34. Public folders permissions

    Does anyone know how to give permissions to a folder on public folders that has sub folders through power shell, the server is exchange 2007 thanks

    Started by skender‎, 2011-12-13 05:44
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 660
    2011-12-15, 08:51 Go to last post
  35. HP printers and Windows SBS 2003

    Is there a way of getting HP CP2025 printer software to run on SBS2003. I have just had a wasted 190 mile round trip wasted day as HP 'do not support Windows Server 2003 (or 2008)' David

    Started by dd_uk‎, 2011-11-29 15:07
    • Replies: 3
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    2011-12-02, 09:04 Go to last post
  36. WHS Data disk size error

    I have WHS running fine for around 12 months. For convenience I have mapped several of the main shared folders on the PCs. Something has accurred such that all PCs now report the mapped drives as...

    Started by Derek Surrey‎, 2011-11-30 17:45
    disk size, whs
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 279
    2011-11-30, 17:45 Go to last post
  37. Question Dummy's upgrade from WHS to WHS 2011

    Hi, Could someone advise on where a relatively simple / practical explanation is given to perform an "in-place" upgrade from a current WHS installation to a new WHS 2011 installation with the...

    Started by jrahlers‎, 2011-06-16 02:13
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,898
    2011-11-25, 09:41 Go to last post
  38. Blocking Websites through Group Policy

    Hi all, Can someone please show me how to block certain websites for certain user groups on groups policy - Windows 2003 Server? Your help is much appreciated Many thanks,

    Started by skender‎, 2011-11-22 04:28
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 676
    2011-11-25, 00:16 Go to last post
  39. Win Server 2008 R2 - FTP.... Can't see the folder structure

    Can someone point out why on the Windows 2008 R2 server (that I have just set up) the FTP folders show up perfectly in Filezilla (FTP Client) and in a programme called Goodsynch, but not in the...

    Started by Photorer‎, 2011-11-16 21:16
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 650
    2011-11-20, 07:47 Go to last post
  40. Safe disk partitioning and RAID 5?

    We're a dental practice currently running Windows Server 2003 on a Dell Poweredge 1800 which has 4 160GB SATA drives in a RAID 5 configuration. Can partitions be safely resized on a RAID 5 setup?...

    Started by carroll.ray‎, 2011-11-10 13:38
    2 Pages
    1 2
    boot record, partitions, server 2003
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 2,034
    2011-11-20, 03:34 Go to last post

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