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Invisible User Defined Hierarchy

i've got dimension that's giving me fits in ssms - dimension contains 5 attributes, of have attribute hierarchies hidden, , 1 user defined hierarchy, should visible - there's not option hide afterall.  yet, hierarchy not visible in ssms.   it's there in database - can query it, refuses seen in ssms.  i've renamed it, deleted , re-created it, persists in being invisible.   many other hierarchies in other dimensions visible - including other dimensions attribute hierarchies hidden. any ideas?  ssms 2012 against ssas 2008 r2 or 2012 (same behavior on both). i have seen problems in ssas/ssms before things names misbehaved (but didn't produce kind of error), so... fwiw, dimension named "receiver" , hierarchy named "hierarchy".  shouldn't matter, but... there's 1 thing unique dimension in cube - has 11 million members.  shouldn't matter either, but... -cd mark best replies answers! i solved deleting troublesome dimen

Unable to create linked server using ODBC Connection

i trying use system dsn data source in linked server , following error when run query against linked server: [ole/db provider returned message: [microsoft][odbc driver manager] data source name not found , no default driver specified] ole db error trace [ole/db provider 'msdasql' idbinitialize::initialize returned 0x80004005:   ]. msg 7399, level 16, state 1, line 1 ole db provider 'msdasql' reported error.   if test connection in odcb data source administrator connection works fine, when attempt use in linked server fails.  have attempted run odbc trace received no data, there no further errors thrown in event logs or sql server logs.  sql server , informix servers in same domian , can communicate. system: sql server 2000 standard edition sp4 default instance windows server 2003 r2 sp2 enterprise edition x64 i have installed 64 bit ole db provider odbc (msdasql) found here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=000364db-5e8b-44a8-b9be-ca44d18b0

Need to import from CSV, txt, xls, and xlsx in a single package

we have given txt different format, have csv , excel files. while importing getting error error @ data flow task [excel source [1]]: ssis error code dts_e_oledberror.  ole db error has occurred. error code: 0x80040e37. error @ data flow task [excel source [1]]: opening rowset for since package expecting excel file along csv. how can handle this. sandheep s kulkarni you have use 3 different source connection for each type of file. 1 excel connection .xls , 2 flat file connections .csv and.txt respectively. ssis cannot use single connection 3 different types of file unless use script component (pretty complicated!!) http://btsbee.wordpress.com/ SQL Server  >  SQL Server Integration Services

accurate last login

ok if run report of diabled users, see 400 entires. is there accurate way see last time user logged in? could figure flawed, i.e. there business need ad admin login disabled users account once employee has left, affecting last login date (i.e. reporting date admin logged in whatever task, not last time employee logged in using his/her account?) hello, the lastlogon attribute need: http://blogs.technet.com/b/heyscriptingguy/archive/2010/01/27/dandelions-vcr-clocks-and-last-logon-times-these-are-a-few-of-our-least-favorite-things.aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/2006.01.scriptingguy.aspx http://www.rlmueller.net/last%20logon.htm best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  > 

TCP/IP file sharing component

i need identify service (if that's indeed need do) handles file sharing on tcp/ip. we running ms sql 2005 on windows server 2003 , storing 1 databases on nas device. working quite except whenever ms sql machine restarts, ms sql not able access nas device. fix, have restart ms sql (not machine, database server) , works fine again until next time machine restarts. it though, when machine starting, ms sql starts before machine ready tcp/ip file sharing. suppose solution delay starting of ms sql until machine ready network. need know of many services this. can configure ms sql not start until networking service started. any thoughts? or if going down wrong path, corrections? no, kb 2015754 not address specific problem. i have solved running batch file during computer startup: sleep 60 sc stop sqlserveragent sleep 5 sc stop mssqlserver sleep 5 sc start mssqlserver sleep 5 sc start sqlserveragent

Import fails: Directory not found

hi all, in process of evaluating team foundation server, have downloaded , extracted virtual machine http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=f221c660-161b-43ca-95f3-e0e4aad8d43e&displaylang=en containing evaluation versions of various ms products. i have added hyper-v role win server 2k8 standard edition server sp2, , trying import image. however, import fails saying directory trying import not found. directory on local drive, suggested other users in forum. tried copying files location of test virtual machine created still same error appears. can me out on this, please? thank you,   kind regards, roland install , run virtual machine under microsoft hyper-v. this, need extract download files single vhd , create new virtual machine. have create new vm existing vhd. the file "working visual studio 2010 rtm virtual machine.docx" included in list of downloads contains additional instructions use virtual machine. just copy vhds hyper

Urgent Help Needed!! DNS Records for Site-to-Site VPN & File REPLICATION?

hi, i open offer support here. have 3 domain controllers, each in different site. need these 3 dc's able replicate active directory, dns records , other necessary information eachother allow them synchronised. also, each user within active directory, individual user storage area has been created, need files within these storage areas replicated throughout 3 dc's. roaming profiles. have shared storage area replicate throughout 3. have tried , have tried configure dfs namespace , replication sorry total noob this. i need dns records. in order 3 dc's communicate each other, have set vpn dc2 , dc3 both pointing @ dc1. when connect via vpn using routing , remote access, given ipv4 address different 1 @ site. example, have: domain controller 1 on subnet 10.1.10.0/24 domain controller 2 on subnet 10.2.10.0/24 domain controller 3 on subnet 10.3.10.0/24 i want able @ site 1 , able open remote desktop connection dc2 (at site 2) using 10.2.10.2 ip instead given ip

Error on post install WSUS on Windows 2012 R2

hello, i try install wsus on windows 2012 r2 internal base when launch post install have error in log : 2017-04-05 11:58:37  configuring iis... 2017-04-05 11:58:37  start: configurewebsite 2017-04-05 11:58:37  system.runtime.interopservices.comexception (0x80070003): specified path not found in c:\windows\system32\servermanager\componentconfiguration\updateservices-services, value set : <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?><instance classname="servercomponent_updateservices_services"><property name="contentdirectory" type="string">< value>f:\wsus_updates</value></ property><property name="contentlocal" type="boolean"><value>true</value></property></instance> i dont know why have error; removed wsus , wid data , reinstall wsus same error. have no website in iis create thanks help i found problem on iis : http://www

Can I do an in-place upgrade from 2003 R2 Standard (x86) to 2003 R2 Enterprinse?

can in-place upgrade 2003 r2 standard (x86) 2003 r2 enterprinse?  current server windows server 2003 r2 standard sp2 4gb memory running on dell pe 2950 server (amd option dual core 2.00 ghz).  run ts.  .net application ascsoft running on server.  ran slowly.  controller @ conference software now.  other people use software told need more memory.  way can increase memory upgrade enterprise edition.  right way this? hello, yes can inplace upgrade: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/evaluation/whyupgrade/supportedpaths.mspx make sure have backup before starting , insert windows server 2003 r2 ee installation disk when logged in windows, either wait autorun or start setup. wizard should popup , show options. best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  > 

Add the privilege

hi,   as restricted user, there way add administrator privilege myself in win 7? many & best regards, hua min hello, no, can’t. must have administrator privilege add account or account administrators group. hua min, welcome post in technet . next time when ask question, please pay attention category , remember post in right place . case, have posted in windows 7 forum. thanks zhang Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Offline Folders Windows 7 / Windows 2008 GPO

we setting up a windows 2008 active directory windows xp / 7 clients , configure folderredirection documents etc.. , our laptop users offline folders. when i create gpo folder redirection , gpo offline folders, windows 7 doesn't synchronize @ login , logoff , when laptop isn't connected network documents folder missing. if connecting active i'm able synchronize manually without problems. miss something? hi,   what related event error can read in event viewer? have offline files policy configured , applied?   i suggest enable , configure following group policies check result:   l   synchronize offline files when logging on l   synchronize offline files before logging off l   configuring background sync   and note following settings:   l   allow or disallow use of offline files feature l   default cache size l   at logoff, delete local copy of users offline files   for more information, please read following technet articles:  

Problem with sysvol en notlogon share

i have problemen on windows 2012 server. my setup 2 sites: site 1: srv01 , srv09 dc's site 2: srv06 , srv10 dc's on srv01 unable netlogon , sysvol share, re installed server many thimes out result. i put out put ipconfig /all , dcdiag /q on gdrive: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0b2hfwihonbnfu2m4rmtjedgzdvk&usp=sharing any 1 sugestions with kind regards, bas van den dikkenberg when follow : on 2 server get: the dfs replication service stopped replication on volume c:. occurs when dfsr jet database not shut down cleanly , auto recovery disabled. resolve issue, files in affected replicated folders, , use resumereplication wmi method resume replication.  with kind regards, bas van den dikkenberg this problem there no replication with repair sugested in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2663685 fixed isues, seems with kind regards, bas van den dikkenberg

DHCP Reservation Server 2008

i modified mac address on existing reservation due computer swap out. problem is, server doesn't assign ip computer anymore. never issue on previous computer. have now, deleted reservation , made new one, still same. missing? client computer win7. have done ipconfig/release/renew no  success. hi, according description, understanding client can’t obtain ip address corresponding mac address dhcp reservation. , reserved ip address assigned mac address has swapped out. recreate new reservation dose’s work. just 1 specific ip address used reservation has problem? in general, client has ip address , use ipconfig /renew , try renew current ip lease, instead of asking new ip address. may try deny ip address (the client currently used) on dhcp server, , use ipconfig /release and  ipconfig /renew   to force client obtain new ip address. check see if the reservation will work. besides, may export dhcp configuration file , confirm reservation configuration. open cmd , type:

CA ignores ServerPublish flag for .crt files (CACertPublicationURLs)

hello, i have problem setting certification authority windows server 2008 r2. i want ca certificate, default published %windir%\system32\certsrv\certenroll, published location in file system (let's say c:\aia). if try to add location aia extensions using ca gui can't find switch enable publishing (there such swith @ cdp extensions). looking @ registry according topic http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserversecurity/thread/d9ae09dd-9815-412d-a9f9-b7c03f6836fe  i have set 1 modifier (serverpublish flag) for location publish certificate there (the default location has such modifier -> 1:%windir%\system32\certsrv\certenroll\%1_%3%4.crt). serverpublish flag aia extensions mentioned in micrososft press book windows server 2008 - pki , certificate security brian komar. if add modifier location (let's 1:c:\aia\%1_%3%4.crt) using regedit or certutil -setreg ca\cacertpublicationurls command , restart ca service entry ignored! certificate published de

Print Driver being modifyied

we having problems similar issues described in http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winserverprint/thread/e2acb625-027d-47a9-b4a7-1616e270bcbc every day having 8-15 users calling saying unable print. local spoolsv.exe service changing registry key entry hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolset\control\print\environments\windows x64\drivers\version-3\hp universal printing ps (v5.2) or ever default printer is. have tried different version of driver , happen our xerox if default. problem easy enough fix deleting corrupt key, reinstalling default printer , restarting print spooler can print again. problem may happen again them next day, or may month later. specific entries being modified string values dependant files, file , monitor. the errors in event log show: the document untitled - notepad, owned username, failed print on printer {guid}. try print document again, or restart print spooler. data type: nt emf 1.008. size of spool file in bytes: 5332. numb

Can't access shares on 2008 R2 using cname

i need clients access server on alternate name. server name is: cgserver01 domain cg.local i have created cname called 'cg' points cgserver01, need spoof name of historical server. now, can access usual shares on server if use fully-qualified cname - instance \\cg.cg.local\sharename. however, if use shorthand (\\cg\sharename) shares visible, empty. i'm guessing may because cname same domain name, there way around this? have ton of indesign documents have hard-coded references files on old server in format \\cg\share need spoof name if possible. can help? thanks you happen use dfs? domain root dfs namespace use domainname, netbios \\cg\share , might have conflict there Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

Wallpaper GPO fails on XP/2003 clients, works on 2008/Win 7 clients

i'm having hard time trying simple: apply company standard wallpaper. asked our marketing department make wallpaper did. have in .jpg format sitting in shared folder has read access to. created new group policy called wallpaper , set user\policies\adm templates\desktop\desktop\desktop wallpaper path .jpg file i'd use. should mention dc server 2008 r2. policy applies correctly os running win 7 or 2008. fails on of 2003 servers , xp workstations resulting in white screen. i've tried wide variety of things fix changing enable active desktop , disable active desktop options (all combinations), using .bmp file (can't permanently anyway file big), , manually changing reg key: [hkey_current_user/software/microsoft/windows/currentversion/policies/system/wallpaper] i've tried technique microsoft fails: wallpaper image pops screen turns white icons - microsoft answers i've made updated client side extensions installed on 2003/xp clients , getting p

How to schedule tasks. using scheduled task.

hi, i have server running win 2008 standard edition additional domain running win server 2008 standard.i want copy folder main server additional domain in every 30 min or twice in day .how can this?is there solution without using scheduled task.if not how can in scheduled tasks? please me right answer? you can write script accomplish same , let script run forever, <code> repeat: <task done> sleep 1800 goto repeat </code> better use task scheduler run taskschd.msc use "create task" tab accomplish same do let me know if helps, regards satish Windows Server  >  File Services and Storage

A.D Creating multiple user accounts for the same user aside from the one physically created.

   hello!  this first time posting on forum, i apologize if question has been answered. so let me start saying issue happening @ random users , @ 1 of sites (i have 4) stating share group policy settings. have 1 user name ,  password setup in a.d. , part have no issues. users takes them 5 10 minutes login, prompted investigation. come find out users there 3 iterations of his/her login name ex: mary.jane, mary.jane.(domain), mary.jane.(domain).000. have no idea how got there 1, , 2 why happening users? on particular problem greatly appreciated!  it seems profile corrupted take backup of existing profile , registry and delete profile. hkey_local_machine \ software\ microsoft\ windows nt \ currentversion \ profilelist\usersid . delete duplicate sid e.g username,username.bak,username.domain.00,check sid , delete. http://www.sysprobs.com/fix-temporary-profile-windows-7 also how profile configure using roaming profile if profolis large issue.check event log( system/applica

Failure Replication between PDC and Tree domain

 i have 2 domains in 2 locations pdc, tree domain in case vpn connection stop between 2 sites clients in tree domain can't log in or take reset or create users ( error message global catalog unavailable ) kindly note tree domain  is global catalog , dns installed  i try replication manually error message  rpc server unavalibale  after check <g class="gr_ gr_12 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_run_anim punctuation only-ins replacewithoutsep" data-gr-id="12" id="12">port</g> rpc open in pdc domain not in tree domain  also svr records gc ( global catalog ) not found under _tcp in dns ( tree domain )   i think svr records global catalog between 2 servers need rebuilding hi, >> also svr records gc ( global catalog ) not found under _tcp in dns ( tree domain )   i think svr records global catalog between 2 servers need rebuilding it sounds reasonable,please update when finish rebuilding. in addition,rpc intermediate layer b

Group policy change causing big boot problems this morning

i have small 2008 domain mix of windows 7 , xp clients.  made change group policy security caused 20 workstations boot black screen cursor.  wound having boot each 1 recovery mode, not safe mode.  believe caused 1 of following group policy changes made 20 minutes prior problem appearing: computer/policies/windows settings/security settings/local policies/security options interactive logon:  number of previous logons cache set 0 do not allow anonmyous enumeration of sam accounts enabled do not allow anonmyous enumeration of sam accounts enabled do not allow storage of passwords , credentials network authentication enabled computer configuration -> policies -> windows settings -> security settings -> system services rpc disabled remote registry disabled its rpc service has me suspicious though still don't understand how cause black screen , portion of our windows 7 pcs.  xp not affected @ all.  there 1 oddity stands out i'd mention.  open

TS 2008 - remove CMD and Server Manager from Start Menu

hi, i using 2003 dc havent got 2008 gpo configure gp way id like.  i have managed complete of things cant find removing cmd , server manager start menu. when user logs in can click on , the 'restricted' message id rather these gone completely. can point me in right direction please.  hi,   it seems there no policy remove/hide command prompt start menu recently. workaround, can delete shortcut “command prompt.lnk” user’s profile using logon script. i’ve included command reference:   del “%userprofile%\appdata\roaming\microsoft\windows\start menu\programs\accessories\command prompt.lnk”   based on test, if first time user logon server, command prompt icon removed start menu.   if not first time user logon, script remove shortcut in profile command prompt icon still appears in start menu. when click icon, see message asking if remove it. after click “yes”, icon not show longer.   hope can meet requirement.

Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition R2 ( Password complexity Policy & Uncheck Password Never Expire )

hello gurus, i have 2 tasks deploy gpos @ windows 2003 ent r2 domain: 1 - how remove check mark ( password never expire ) 3000 users 2 - how deploy password complexity policy 3000 users ( minimum 8 characters & letter , numbers : example = pass1234) please advise. thank in advanced. regards, amjad amjad,  when using windows 2003 domain level, password policies can applied @ domain level. if upgrade domain windows 2008, you'll able apply password policies groups of users.   as far other question, change same property on multiple ad users (password never expired), can either multi select them in aduc , see if allows change property, or if doesn't (i don't have 2003 aduc check right now), can use admodify, free utility available here:  http://www.codeplex.com/admodify . guy Windows Server  > 

XP SP3 is not installed by schedule when users are logged off, or at shutdown for non-admin users.

i trying update legacy desktop environment of 300 machines xp sp3. i have provisioned wsus server, , syncing, approval, reporting working great. the applied wsus group policy on test machines (taken rsop) is: configure automatic updating: 4 - auto download , schedule install scheduled install day: 0 - every day scheduled install time: 04:00 also, following policies set: enabled specify intranet microsoft update service location enabled enable client-side targeting disabled reschedule automatic updates scheduled installations enabled no auto-restart logged on users scheduled automatic updates installations enabled automatic updates detection frequency enabled allow automatic updates immediate installation disabled delay restart scheduled installations enabled re-prompt restart scheduled installations enabled allow non-administrators receive update notifications disabled not display 'install updates , shut down' option in shut down windows dialog box disab

Scaled out File Cluster for SMB infiniband Active / Active ?

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hi first time poster here, i have set 2 node scaled out file cluster , set cluster shared volume. i believe have set sofs role , created continuous available share can access remote speeds capped @ 4.5 gb/s sequentials , iops @ 250k.  locally, 5.8 gb/s , 500k iops.  i'm trying find out how make both nodes of cluster active / active uses both systems enhance performance. in nodes tab, shows 1 node owning sofs role...i wish post pictures show so. thank in advanced feedback, appreciated. hi first time poster here, i have set 2 node scaled out file cluster , set cluster shared volume. i believe have set sofs role , created continuous available share can access remote speeds capped @ 4.5 gb/s sequentials , iops @ 250k.  locally, 5.8 gb/s , 500k iops.  i'm trying find out how make both nodes of cluster active / active uses both systems enhance performance. in nodes tab, shows 1 node owning sofs role...i wish post pictures show so. thank in advanced feedbac

SQL 2012 STD: Database Mirroring or Replication?

i'm looking way offload our reporting activity our main sql 2012 database. we have 2 licenses of sql 2012 std. i'm looking near real time copy of entire database can hit with resource intensive reporting queries without affecting our main production database. i thinking log shipping requires copy offline. the servers in same site 1gbps links , database 150gb in size , 500mb change daily. any appreciated! network administrator after doing research looks transactional replication best fit. network administrator SQL Server  >  Getting started with SQL Server

Linked server issue using Logins current security context

from desktop in management studio (ms) can connect server , run query like, select top 1 * serverb.mydatabase.dbo.mytable, , seems working.  if leave , come after few minutes no longer works , error: msg 18452, level 14, state 1, line 1 login failed user '(null)'. reason: not associated trusted sql server connection.   if remote connect server b , run query works , when try desktop ms starts working again.  ideas on why happening?     have tried find solution problem in other threads in forum? there other threads similar questions , particular scenario has been discussed before.     if existing threads not solve problem or if scenario somehow different other mentioned in forum please let know , please provide more detail on specific nature of problem.     thanks lot, -raul garcia   sde/t   sql server engine   SQL Server  &

Behavior of Services for NFS on a 2008 failover cluster

i have question expected behavior of services nfs in 2008 r2 failover cluster. i running 2-node file/print server cluster fibre (hba) connection san back-end. services nfs installed , running successfully.  windows , linux clients connecting using ad lookup (identity unix installed on dcs gids/uids populated). when move cluster services nodea nodeb, see cluster disk , cluster resource come online without problem.  also, file share nfs comes online without incident. however, observing when try access nfs share windows client, can see share name when click on windows explorer, receive error device not ready. during last test, found take nfs share offline , bring online resolve this.  also, found statement " best practices running server nfs in server cluster ": to ensure proper operation of server nfs in server cluster, when stopping server cluster, first stop server nfs, stop server cluster. so...does mean recommended manually stop server nfs before fail server

In place upgrade DL380 G4 Win2003/2008

i have proliant dl380 g4 trying upgrade windows server 2003 server 2008. drivers updated v8.30, firmware 8.60 before upgrade, appears complete successfully, on first boot server hangs @ crcdisk.sys. appreciated have 3 of these domain controllers running certificate services. many in advance :-) hi,   this known issue while deploying windows server 2008 on hp proliant servers.   http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/supportmanual/c00710606/c00710606.pdf   you may remove lsicsb6.sys systems either removing lsicsb6.sys file \windows\system32\drivers directory (and other locations) or removing inf files reference lsicsb6 driver.   reference article:   appendix a: “known issues , workarounds” section in following document: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/supportmanual/c00710606/c00710606.pdf     for detailed instructions, suggest contacting hp.   hope helps.   tim quan - msft

Domain user can log in email from OWA but can't log in PC

we've business requirement when uers in leave/holiday disable user account temporary. need way @ time of leave user cannot login pc domain user account can login email owa. we using windows server 2012 domain environment exchange server 2013. can 1 me? mithun dey web: http://cloudmithun.wordpress.com if may give necessary resolution please mark answre. you need make sure user authorized use owa on exchange level. for more assistance, should ask them in exchange forums more assistance: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/home?forum=winservergen%2cwinserverds%2cexchangesvrgeneral&filter=alltypes&sort=lastpostdesc this posting provided no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. ahmed malek my website link my linkedin profile my mvp profile Windows Server  > 

Get specific domain groups and their members; output to a tab delimited format

i have a user wants list of users belong specific set of groups.  want results in particular layout, giving me problem.  want following in tab delimited format: username         groupname         groupdescription username1      groupname1       groupdescription1 username2      groupname1       groupdescription1 username3      groupname2       groupdescription2 any ideas on how achieve this?  of groups located in specific ou have same prefix. i've attempted using quest's activeroles management shell active directory no luck.  appreciated. get-qadgroup | % {$a = $_;$a} | get-qadgroupmember -type user | ` select @{n="username";e={$_.name}},@{n="groupname";e={$a.name}},@{n="groupdescription";e={$a.description}} ` | convertto-csv -delimiter "`t" -notypeinformation Windows Server  > 

How to automatically remove decommissioned domain controller from Name server tab in DNS for all DNS zones

i have decommissioned few domain controllers. have multiple forward lookup , reverse lookup zones. however decommissioned domain controller still appears in name server tab on dns zones. is there automated way or command remove name servers entries decommissioned domain controllers? hi  you should check script , give a try; https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/muaddib/2013/12/16/how-to-update-the-list-of-name-servers-on-a-dns-zone-with-a-script/ this posting provided no warranties or guarantees,and confers no rights. best regards burak uÄŸur Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Com port - Hyper-V R2

hello know in hyper-v r1, not possibly attach physical com port virtual machine. have been corrected in r2 ? com ports supported? // mark andersen nope.  has not changed. can please provide use case? i ask because highly uncommon hypervisor allow type of direct com port access (as far know esx , xenserver not allow either , equals hyper-v). if are thinking hyper-v is analogous to virtualbox, vmware workstation, or vpc - not making equal comparison) brian ehlert (hopefully have found useful) Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

Windows Store & Brightness

i have installed windows 10 technical preview. when click on store icon, doesn't shows option menu , shows blank green page. when open control panel, brightness option not there. when search in search box, doesn't shows option change screen brightness. not able change hp pc's screen brightness! i testing win 10 preview on older notebook, found few ways adjust brightness, 'control panel' > 'display' > 'adjust brightness' takes 'power options', the screen brightness slider on bottom of screen.  or shortcut, right mouse click the start button >'power options',   laptops, right mouse click battery icon in tray > 'adjust brightness'   laptops [fn]  worked me too. as store, blank on store beta green 1 works here.  please keep in mind 'preview'  don't expect work, still being worked on.  it idea search in "windows feedback" found in start menu. one more thing, please turn cap lock off

Server 2012 R2 wmi access to root/MicrosoftDfs

hello, try grant user access rights wmi /root/microsoftdfs. don't want promote user local admin. want use user monitoring purposes (dfs backlog monitoring). i've done far: - i've assign user groups "distributed com users" , "winrmremotewmiusers__ - i've used wmimgmt.msc grant access rights /root/microsoftdfs user. set 'activate', 'remote activation', 'execute method' test desired namespace: wmic /namespace:\\root\microsoftdfs path dfsrmachineconfig ... result: access denied test namespace /root/cimv2: wmic /namespace:\\root\cimv2 path win32_product version ... result: access granted see behavior on windows server 2012 r2 readonlydc. did same configuration domain controller based on windows server 2008 r2 , domain member test server based on windows server 2012. seems work fine. @ least don't receive 'access denied' results when trying access root/microsoftdfs. assume, 2012 r2 spe

[RemoteApps] Print issues on redirected printer with "Run As" published app.

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hi all, i have rds deployment on windows server 2012 r2. published 4 remoteapps run ".bat" call app using "runas.exe" command in order always run apps same user credentials. (these apps require lot of profile customization before can run propperly, prepared generic user profile) everything works perfect... well, everything. we're running issues printing on these remoteapps. printers correctly redirected, , saw them available when try print, when we select 1 of redirected printers, the "print" button gets greyed-out. i guess error may related security context. instance have "user1" logs on in webaccess portal , run remoteapp1, but this app runs "generic user", when we try print, generic user might not have permissions access redirected printers "belongs" user1... thought. any ideas?... in advance. -jp i found workaround... disabled remote desktop easy print on session host server, can done gpo or through

IIS 8 - "courtesy redirect"

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hello. i've looked @ kb articles starting iis 6, iis redirect url folder name slash. is, iis determine if request folder or not, append slash , return default document in folder. i  not seeing behavior in iis 8. have info on this? not want write url rewrite scripts. in advance, -k as mentioned, can accomplished using url rewrite module.  if want specific iis, may want visit ms iis forum site: http://forums.iis.net itgeared.com | Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Setup

Server 2008 SP2 Hyper-V - Stops Responding

i having sporadic issue stand alone hyper-v host server.  every month or vms (about 8) stop responding.  can ping them - cannot log vms , services on these vms stop responding - sql example.  have reboot physical server vm's work again.  notice lot of below warnings in event log when occurs.  planning on upgrading host os 2008 r2 w/sp1 (currently 2008 sp2).  know causing hoping os upgrade resolve issue (i have contigency plans).  the description event id 129 source storvsc cannot found. either component raises event not installed on local computer or installation corrupted. can install or repair component on local computer. if event originated on computer, display information had saved event. the following information included event: \device\raidport11 thanks help zach zach smith the first thing check see if having intermittent storage problems.  have note heard of specific error before - sounds similar sort of behavior have seen disk failure ( http://blogs.ms

Trusted domain not showing

strange issue windows xp ….   i have added second forest in our environment called domainb , setup trust & dns , looks good.   from windows 7 pc on domaina open local users & groups , add, locations screen appears can see domainb , can add user domainb local admins.  on windows 7 can go security of folder , add users domainb.   from windows xp can't see doaminb when try 2 tasks mentioned above.   pc’s on same domain pc’s getting ip same dhcp server pc’s pointing same dns server i trying tasks above domain admin   any on great   thanks what happens if run following command windows xp machine: nltest /dsgetdc:domainb   note: need install windows support tools have nltest command line tool available.   ---------------------------------------------------------- regards christoffer andersson – principal advisor enfo zipper   "ctotheg" wrote in message news:090b8e9e-a266-4236-b3ee-918345c93d4b...   strange