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log in failed connecting vb2008 to sql server 2005

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good day...my 0s windows 8, i'am trying connect vb 2008 sql server 2005...i've follow procedure promt lo in failed user...please me!!! hi alluka, please post error message received here analysis. additionally, listed document how connect sql server vb.net , document how troubleshoot sql server connection issue. can refer them: connect sql server using ado.net , vb.net http://www.tutsstore.com/connect-to-sql-server-using-adonet-and-vbnet/ steps troubleshoot sql connectivity issues http://blogs.msdn.com/b/sql_protocols/archive/2008/04/30/steps-to-troubleshoot-connectivity-issues.aspx best regards, allen li allen li technet community support SQL Server  >  SQL Server Data Access

SQL Server Management Express 2008

my computer has windows vista home, x86. have been using visual web developer express 2005 , ssme 2005, upgraded vwde 2008  sp1 (that upgrade  included upgrade sql server 2008). of course, need upgrade ssme 2008 web sites have changed vwde 2008.   i have downloaded file , tried install several times. when sql installation center, choose upgrade, get select features page, selections greyed out , can't go further because error message says, "select feature install." have tried install ssme 2008 without upgrade sql installation center , same type of greyed out stuff , can't make selections.   after spending morning reading blogs , technical columns, left having no idea of how ssme 2008 working on computer. ideas? (admittedly, hobbiest web developer , not real "techy" lost in of discussions).   thank response. deborah hi deborah,   sorry delay, had run scenario myself verify behavior you're seeing. based on results you've returned, st

Exception in windows service that was bulid in c# with SSCE

hello, i bulid packet sniffer windows service , has ssce and it in c# , use vc2008. when run service following exception:  "format of initialization string not conform specification starting @ index 0." in line: sqlceengine en = new sqlceengine (connectionstring); the connectionstring : connectionstring = string .format( "datasource=\"{0}" , filename); i used code normal application , worked, when made service throws exception... please help!!! a friend me   i changed the line this:   connectionstring = string .format( "datasource=\"{0}\";" , filename);   there /" missing..lol       SQL Server  >  SQL Server Compact

Server 2012 Standard Will Not Restart/Reboot

i managing server windows server 2012 standard installed.  connecting device via logmein , every time attempt select settings>>power>>restart, system sits 30 seconds, goes lock screen.  also, if run windows update , requests restart, click restart button on windows update screen, , same thing happens...the system sits 30 seconds, goes lock screen.  way can system reboot right install third party application force reboot.  ideas? does shutdown -r work? happens console?       regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows] disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

RemoteApp Dialogs Disappear

 remoteapp dialogs disappear.    bought new server windows server 2008, , using terminal server remoteapp run accpac 5.5.    user having issues when dialogbox appear , it's either behind parent windows or not visible @ all. sometimes    when take control remote control session other computer the dialog box shows on screen not on user    computer (dalog box not visible when take control of session ). tried disconnect session , reconnect no change. we have 30 users using remoteapp accpac , problem occur @ least 10 time per week. problem seem related with xp users, never had problem vista users. all update done on user computers (rdp , windows sp3, .net 3.5 sp1) is problem software related or terminal server 2008 problem. thank you. pierre p hmm.  sounds more related app.  dailog boxes referring accpac program?  or print dialog boxes or that? remote controlling remoteapp sessions render unstable results - not this. remote controlling rdp sessions fine, in testing, remote controllin

Remoting into the server

sorry if in wrong group. i have single server running windows server 2008 r2 foundation version.  know how can remote server can manage server while off site(not @ location of server)  steps or tutorials showing how good.  when tried this, seemed want me have computer or domain.   any input useful. hello joe medford, better understanding of question, know meaning <how can remote server…). connect server using remote desktop session or want remote administering server using remote server administration tools? me, helpful know trying already. if want establish remote desktop session server, please check following aspects: enable remote desktop @ rd host ( computer properties \ remote desktop) allow connections …) > member of administrators group can connect if not listened in remote desktop users group < make sure, rdp (tcp:3389) not blocked @ firewall assuming there network connection remote side; connect rd host using mstsc . if have

restricting User to join domain

i have 1 problem. using windows 2008r2 on client win7. had created users in ad. after joining domain, users can change form domain workgroup without of admin using there user name , password. so how can restric them cant change workgroup without permision of administrator. 1 more thing user have local administartor rights. hi, you can modify visibility of "computer name tab" in registry logon script. take @ link http://thedailyreviewer.com/windowsxp/view/computer-name-tab-disabled---how-can-i-enablie-it-back-101376768 hth edoardo benussi - microsoft® mvp management infrastructure - systems administration https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/benussi windows server italian forum moderator edo[at]mvps[dot]org Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Change microsoft default snmp port without editing the services file

task: snmp default port 161/udp , want change different port.  i understand 1 way edit services file: %systemroot%\system32\drivers\etc\services this not option us. chances it's possible implement without touching said file? maybe via registry? group policy? etc. thanks guys. edp dont think there alternative http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc959643.aspx rgds milos btw: reason change? Windows Server  >  Windows Server General Forum

Migrating terminal server 2008 to 2008r2

hello all, we have 2 ts servers in 2008.now going migrate these 2 ts server 1 2008r2 ts server.we need move user profiles 2 ts server 1 2008r2 ts server. plz help................ kite hello, do use roaming profiles? if so, there won't migration. you can copy profiles new server robocopy (ntfs acls needs copied). you might also have copy required subkeys of "hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\profilelist". (should work without, may have test it) mvp group policy - mythen, insiderinfos und troubleshooting zum thema gpos: let's go, use gpo! Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Rise functional level to windows 2008 R2

hi, have forest 2 domain named xy.com (main domain) , ab.xy.com (child domain), both domains have domain controllers win 2k8 r2 enterprise, don´t have win 2k3 domain controller. now question are: how can rise functional level windows 2008 or windows 2008 r2 (which domain must start rising), , differences between choice 1 level? thanks lot help   if don’t have windows 2003 dcs, can update function level.   please refer following article.   that answer questions: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754209(ws.10).aspx santhosh sivarajan | mcts, mcse (w2k3/w2k/nt4), mcsa (w2k3/w2k/msg), ccna, network+ houston, tx blogs - http://blogs.sivarajan.com/ articles - http://www.sivarajan.com/publications.html twitter: @santhosh_sivara - http://twitter.com/santhosh_sivara posting provided no warranties, , confers no rights. Windows Server  &

Task Scheduler randomly fails to kick off scheduled PowerShell script because of "logon failure"

still trying learn how use task scheduler kick off powershell scripts. far, lot of forum, have figured out how have t.s. kick off ps script, @ 10 minute intervals, peeks @ given remote machine , sends me email if remote machine not reachable (using test-connection -quiet) , seems function planned. the problem occassionaly--3 separate times between 2 , 7 morning--t.s. has reported logon failure error and not started task. task ran correctly 10 minutes prior these errors , again @ next scheduled time 10 minutes after these errors, making them feel rather random me. idea might causing logon failure? my story that--given morning timing of 3 of these errors--perhaps piece of logon process running on other server might 'asleep' , not 'wake up' fast enought prevent t.s. logon attempt timing out; guess of course. anyone have better idea of 'real' issue causing might be, please? homecookn hi clayman2. task run admin account , works fine every 10 minutes bef

How to revert back from SSL to non-SSL on WSUS in Windows Server 2012 R2.

hi, i testing wsus in home lab. i configured wsus server in workgroup mode, made clients report in , check updates , apply them. then configured root ca ( wsus service on member server part of domain, installed root ca on , got certificate issued ). next configured iis instance wsus use ssl, , used wsusutil.exe make wsus listen port 8531 rather 8530. all good, clients seem communicating wsus server ( made changes registry keys clients https @ 8531 ). i wanted know if there way roll https http without doing full reset of wsus server configuration. also, tested upstream <--> downstream setup, , see downstream server not allowed narrow down selective os versions , sub categories update selection rather forced follow upstream servers selection. there way around ? regards, anshuman misra hi. still need this? i've done quick research , doesn't easy, if @ possible, disable ssl once you've configured it. have considered reinstalling wsus? might "

Need to do a condition check - completely stuck....

guys, ...learning -  baby steps now... here playing with: import-csv c:\work\test2.csv | foreach-object { if (get-aduser $_.samaccountname) {write-host "removing $($_.samaccountname)" -fore green}else{write-host "skiping $($_.samaccountname)" -fore yellow}} what happening when accounts listed in file exist in ad  - works ,  i getting line written "removing such , such account", when account not exist in ad,  listed in file getting error: get-aduser : cannot find object identity: 'aa1' under: 'dc=...,dc= ....,dc=....'. @ line:1 char:63 + import-csv c:\work\test2.csv | foreach-object { if (get-aduser <<<<  $_.samac countname) {write-host "removing $($_.samaccountname)" -fore green}else{write-h ost "skiping $($_.samaccountname)" -fore yellow}}     + categoryinfo          : objectnotfound: (aa1:aduser) [get-aduser], a    didentitynotfoundexception     + fullyqualifiederrorid : cann

How to limit which users can configure the DHCP service?

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hello, wondering if knew way prevent domain admin accessing or configuring dhcp server role, still allow them work other roles such ras, dns, etc. appreciated, thanks! you have deleguate admin role, , give him access dns , others role via admin tool. ( http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd759157.aspx) so account should have dhcp user membership if want him see console. a domain admin can add himselft group, if can't deleguate, maybe isolating dhcp's role server , check login option, admin can break security (and might end breaking role if block domain admin group) mcp | mcts 70-236: exchange server 2007, configuring microsoft translator widget - french moderator (technet wiki) twitter - @yagmoth555 ( ) blog: http://www.jabea.net  |  http://blogs.technet.com/b/wikininjas/ Windows Server  > 

multiple DocX, right-click context menu is missing Open and Open With

when select multiple documents , right-clict, see "edit notepad", don't have option select open or open with.  if right-click single document rather multiple documents, can open it. i'm being moderated because moderators in expression web forum allow abusers alienate customers vile , abusive messages, , complained. funny thing; how it's possible them alienated, not customer? owe me apology. it turns out there limit of 14 files.  works correctly when select 14 files. i'm being moderated because moderators in expression web forum allow abusers alienate customers vile , abusive messages, , complained. funny thing; how it's possible them alienated, not customer? owe me apology. Microsoft Office  >  Word IT Pro Discussions

dhcp additional help

hi all, i going migrate windows 2003 r2 32 bit dhcpservers windows 2008 r2 servers. from link, for detailed steps, please refer following article , same thread. migration of dhcp server windows server 2003 windows server 2008 we need export , import registry key , know why? located? i going use netsh dhcp server export/import since take 1 week switch, need switch windows 2008 r2 servers after exporting dhcp db? thank you! thank you. hello, that in case have performed custom changes on registry keys. see document location: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/173396 it hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\dhcpserver\configuration you can use dhcmpmig mentioned in article not supported microsoft. that, recommend testing in test environment before using in production one. this posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights.       microsoft student partner 2010 / 2011 microsoft certified pr

Connecting to Local resources using Microsoft Remote Desktop Client

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how connect local resources such printers using microsoft remote desktop client? option available remote desktop connection application. can't seem see option here. how connect local resources such printers using microsoft remote desktop client? option available remote desktop connection application. can't seem see option here. hi, if using microsoft remote desktop mac, check "forward printting device" in session: ref:getting started remote desktop client on mac http://technet.microsoft.com/library/dn473012 best regards cartman please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop clients

Domain Controller's Security log

hello. we're running windows server 2008 x64 domain controller. want track domain account's logon or log off details when users log on workstation domain account. in event id 4624 : new logon: security id:  mydoamin\test-pc1 account name: test-pc1 account domain: mydoamin logon id:  0x39bc1b295 logon guid:  {bffd9d77-a960-0e19-bb69-618193fc8873} process information: process id:  0x0 process name:  - network information: workstation name: source network address: 172.16.xx.xxx source port:  59150 detailed authentication information: logon process: kerberos authentication package: kerberos transited services: here is  not showing workstation name , domain user or domain account and  in event id 4624   " account name"  are  showing times  hostname of computer  and times  domain user logon name . in above event example  account name  is showing hostname of computer test-pc1. what reason behind ? please

Inventory files on multiple servers

i have script runs fine on local system. displays inventory of files on server , exports csv-file (per drive) $clustersize=4096 $afz=[midpointrounding]::awayfromzero $mydrives=get-psdrive | where-object {$_.provider.name -eq "filesystem"} | select root, name $strtemppath = "c:\temp" if (!(test-path $strtemppath)) { new-item -itemtype directory -force -path $strtemppath } foreach ($drive in $mydrives) { $strdrive=$drive.name $strhost=$env:computername $strexportfilename = "$strtemppath\files-$strhost-$strdrive.csv" gci $drive.root -recurse| where-object {-not $_.psiscontainer} | select directoryname, name, extension, length, @{name="sizeondisk";expression={[math]::round($_.length/$clustersize+0.5,$afz)*$clustersize}}, @{name="hostname";expression={$env:computername}}, @{name="psdrive";expression={$drive.root}} | export-csv $strexportfilename  } i want collect information multiple servers.

Enterprise PKI Error - CDP & AIA locations "unable to download"

hi, i have migrated 2-tier pki windows server 2003 x86 windows server 2008 r2 environment. migration went fine without big problems, minor issues only. both ca's online.... when migration w2003 -> w2008r2 made adds schema not upgraded. because of didn't installed web enrollment services. schema upgraded 2 weeks ago (migration made on feb 2011) , after web enrollment service installed. everyting has been working until installed web enrollment service. @ moment situation root ca has 2 aia locations , 2 http location able download crl , crt files via ie or windows explorer. enterprise pki shows error message "unable download". subca has problems http locations also. when copy link , open ie crl & crt files open correctly. enterprise pki shows same error in root ca. haven't done changes root ca. changes has been made (exept security fixes) has been web enrollment service installation subca regarding ad certificate services. and checked today mor

Unable to login to server 2008 r2, but other services still work.

hi, i have physical windows 2008 r2 server every once in awhile not allow users log in through rdp or through console. restarting system provides temporary fix find more permanant. when event happens system still pingable. able connect administrative share on c drive, , use sql server management studio connect analysis services on box. there no helpful entries in the  system event logs,  message shown on time when suspect issue occured, server uptime message. in application log found mssqlserver message that reads:  sspi handshake failed error code 0x8009030c but think result of problem not cause of it. does have ideas how fix this?  i have noticed similar issue on virtual systems. hi,   when rdp server, error message got on rdp client? Windows Server  >  Remote Deskt

PasswordLastSet value is not showing in below script

hi i running below script inactive users while trying "pwdlastset" attribute, not showing value. please me it. import-module activedirectory search-adaccount -accountinactive -usersonly -datetime (get-date).addmonths(-14) | {$_.samaccountname -like "d00*" -and $_.enabled}| selectname,samaccountname,lastlogondate, passwordlastset  | export-csv c:\inactive.csv -notypeinformation the search-adaccount not return value passwordlastset seems. try piping get-aduser this: search-adaccount -accountinactive -usersonly -datetime (get-date).addmonths(-14) | {$_.samaccountname -like "d00*" -and $_.enabled} | get-aduser -properties passwordlastset, lastlogondate | select name,samaccountname,lastlogondate,passwordlastset | export-csv c:\inactive.csv -notypeinformation Windows Server  > 

WSUS Server not responding

i don't want hijack original poster's thread, experiencing same issue on windows 2003 standard edition sp2 server began supporting. perhaps has same cause, here's bit more detailed info 1 setup @ least. maybe all. context: - wsus3 sp1. - same 7032 error. - wsus on same server mmc trying invoke  (though happen connecting 1 server via vpn+rdp) - pre-existing wsus install (not new) - iit appears woirking until approximately 10 days before took on supporting server (1 may 2009) - long while workstations  appeared continue updating thought temperamental snap-in - have been backlog of updates being rolled out via gpo have tried , noted: - have deleted wsus xml file user's application data directory - have restarted iis , wsus. - there not appear unique database wsus, assume <!-- @page { margin: 2cm } p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm } --> was setup during installation use minimal (windows internal database) instance  @ <!-- @page { m

Loading a varchar/datetime value from a pipe delimited file to SQL table

hey all, i have pipe delimited file get, , trying load in sql table. file looks this: 19,23,a, 20130615062429 i have created sql table 4 columns int,int,char, datetime datatype respectively. i not sure, if value getting in file is datetime/varchar. package runs fine when use varchar datatype in table (and not datetime). i run in error, if use "datetime" datatype. any ideas/suggestions? you must implement logic convert ' 20130615062429'   value into  '2013-06-15 06:24:29'   format should work datetime datatype column http://uk.linkedin.com/in/ramjaddu SQL Server  >  SQL Server Integration Services

Problems with Automated build

when manual build build goes though fine; however, when automated build these errors get: solution: easycomforts.sln, project: easycomforts_deployment.wdproj, compilation errors , warnings c:\program files\msbuild\microsoft\webdeployment\v8.0\microsoft.webdeployment.targets(0,0): warning : referenced project '..\..\corecomponents\microsoft enterprise library january 2006\src\common\common.csproj' not exist. c:\program files\msbuild\microsoft\webdeployment\v8.0\microsoft.webdeployment.targets(0,0): warning : referenced project '..\..\corecomponents\microsoft enterprise library january 2006\src\data\data.csproj' not exist. c:\program files\msbuild\microsoft\webdeployment\v8.0\microsoft.webdeployment.targets(0,0): warning : referenced project '..\..\corecomponents\nouveaucomponentslibrary\nouveaucomponentslibrary.csproj' not exist. c:\program files\msbuild\microsoft\webdeployment\v8.0\microsoft.webdeployment.targets(0,0): warning : referenced project '..\..\cor

ODBC errors

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hi  i have client sql server 2008r2 sp3 houses 5 databases. use application terminal server build vbs access data 1 of databases. time time tend odbc run time error. have contacted ms support regarding , have got point error not daily once every couple of weeks. have recreated dsn , instead of using fqdn using ip address. sql server , terminal server on same subnet , no packet drops in between. have made sure give both server plenty of resources. sql server has 30gb of ram , terminal server @ 24gb. have maybe around 16 users use application @ given time.  i trying figure out if there else on sql server side can troubleshoot. since have limited knowledge of vb don't think can try figure out happening.  does have idea.  thank you.  hi  jyynnxx, vbscript run-time errors occur while script being executed; when variable expressions being evaluated, , memory being dynamic allocated. please show detailed information, better post sample code. way, may use on error

Need help getting started with customizing controls

hi again after reading through of documentation ships silverlight, understand bit better. optimistic set out build silverlight version of ui wordpress administration page (screenshot can found on http://wordpress.org/), have go by, since no means designer. i ran in problems. tried best, following various guides , watching videos customize button make in wordpress admin ui, not working. if understand xaml correctly, once learn customize 1 control, can customize them all. so, if kind me guide on how make classic "html link" button in silverlight, you, when hover button, text changes color. able indicate button selected 1 (consider stackpanel 5 buttons, used navigation). regards, egil.   hi:   can try this: generic.xaml: <resourcedictionary     xmlns=" http://schemas.microsoft.com/client/2007 "     xmlns:x=" http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml "     xmlns:src="clr-namespace:silverlightapplication12;assembly

Rename a file in script task

hi frnds, can please let me know how rename file name in script task. thanks in advance. this should help: move , rename file in 1 operation ( http://consultingblogs.emc.com/jamiethomson/archive/2005/09/14/ssis-nugget_3a00_-move-and-rename-a-file-in-one-operation.aspx ) reason you're not using filesystem task this? http://sqlblog.com/blogs/jamie_thomson/ | http://jamiethomson.spaces.live.com/ | @jamiet SQL Server  >  SQL Server Integration Services

Where can I get online Windows updates from?

this 2 prong question, firstly online windows updates from, , secondly in group policy setting enable , configure in fetch updates internet. thanks in advance  zak very long answer, need setup server wsus, if don't want use microsoft, if want use microsoft there no place setup server reterive updates from. by default fetch internet. if @ domain controller under group policies may aleady have wsus server, , policy if srever is gone or not working clients may have group policy looks it. group policy need changed go internet.    Windows Server  >  Group Policy

Remote Desktop Services

i have sbs 2011 server unstable failed sp install. so, added second domain controller server 2008 standard(not r2) dns, active directory, group policy, etc. noticed having group policy issues(they seem solved now). however, when troubleshooting noticed on laptop , on sbs 2011 machine, have group policy setting remote desktop services, not included server 2008 standard(pre r2). so, question happens when 2 servers sync group policy objects? > standard(pre r2). so, question happens when 2 servers > sync group policy objects?   they sync ad objects , sysvol folders belonging them. on dc side, there no os version dependency, schema version sometimes matters.   what see in gpedit depends on admx template version have installed. remote desktop services called terminal services in earlier versions. , if have downlevel admx templates, see settings added later if view gpmc settings report - show "extra registry settings" @ bottom of "administrat

RDCMan and Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder

hello. i’m using rdcman encoder streaming pc’s seems working good, eats network resources when zoom video screen shot.   let me give information have done in apartment. first able see video @ on fmle needed change color depth 24 bit default it’s 16 bit results in black screen instead of video need see (btw i’m using windows xp 24 bit color max).   so did testing: ·          no video – 0.01 mb/s ·          25% zoom video – 4 mb/s ·          50% zoom video   - 16 mb/s ·          100% zoom video – 32 mb/s my network resources limited 100mb/s 1gb/s still think eats of network. there way reduce video quality without losing video @ all. sorry bad english , hope can give suggestion. hi,     as far know, reduce or keep bandwidth minimal following factors effect this:   1   reduce color depth 2   reduce session dimensions 3   remove redirected devices sessions 4   ensure bitmap caching enabled     please find more informat

Issues in batch script variables

i using windows server 2008 standard edition. have batch script copies file 1 folder , renames file unique number using variable. batch script not working because cant use variable in script on windows server 2008. on windows server 2003 have used rktools.exe provided microsoft server 2008 not getting anything. please issue. script uses loop rem set /a cnt=0 %%i in (%appspath%*.*) (         set /a cnt+=1     echo count: %cnt%     rem echo s file: %%i     set att1 = %%i     set att2 = %%~ni     rem set att3 = %%~xi     rem echo att1: %att1%     copy %%i %tmppath%%%~ni%cnt%%%~xi         ) echo total count: %cnt% here variables not working if there no solution please guide me other way achive this. hi,   as issue seems related development/coding, focus on general question here, not best support resource development. quick , better support on scripting/coding, recommend initial new thread further support in msdn forum. community members , support professionals

Transferring FSMO roles from 2003 SBS to 2012 R2

i in final stages of drawn-out migration sbs2003 exchange 2010 (soon 2013) , windows server 2012 r2. took time, went fine way through raising domain functional level, adding new dc, migrating exchange and removing exchange 2003 sbs 2003. done several weeks ago. gave plenty of time work (and me getting other projects done) before returned finalize this. now @ final step: transferring 5 fsmo roles 2003 sbs server 2012 r2 dc before shut down sbs2003 box good. being careful, previewing each element: active directory users & computers → right-click domain, click operations masters. on each tab (rid, pdc, infrastucture), correctly see old sbs2003 server current operations master , new 2012 r2 dc 1 role transferred when click change. have not done yet, though. active directory domains , trusts → right-click active directory domains , trusts, click operations masters. here see old sbs2003 server both current domain naming operations master , 1 role transferred. did perhaps mi

Structuring accounts for logging into servers (advice)

hi all, i have domain computers , users (standard setup). wondering, how structure accounts logging servers? for example, create group in ad users , call group "local admins", , add group servers via gp. or use managed attribute on ad? what's best approach? hi, based on research, “manage by” tab informational, still need delegate control user/group has appropriate access permissions on object. here is related link below suggest refer to: "managed by" http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/287526e4-c28c-4967-8a15-02b4d0f00807/managed-by?forum=winserverds best regards, amy wang Windows Server  >  Directory Services

Upgrading from sha1 sha2

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we running windows 2008 r2 servers our pki ca alogarthim sha1, procedure of upgrading servers handout sha2 first need migrate from csp ksp  benefit of sha2. migrate sha1 -> sha2 certutil -setreg ca\csp\cnghashalgorithm sha256 restart certificate service. read details- sha1 deprecation policy – demystification https://www.sysadmins.lv/blog-en/sha1-to-sha2-transition-do-it-properly.aspx regards, biswajit mcts, mcp 2003,mcsa 2003, mcsa:m 2003, ccna, enterprise admin, itil f 2011 blog:   script gallary:   linkedin:    note: disclaimer: posting provided & no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights.. Windows Server  >  Security

Odd DNS Timeout Issues

hello everyone. i've been having long term issues microsoft dns server on 08 server box runs in house's basement. server manages active directory , hosts sql server among other things. client computers in house use server primary , dns server. dns role on server has been left in vanilla state, no forwarders etc.  this works fine, generally. local lan dns lookups work fine time. however, internet dns ups more sporadic. majority of time internet looks ups work fine , there's no issues. (every couple of days) addresses, resolved fine time out when client tries contact dns server.  right-clicking in dns mmc , hitting "clear cache" solves issue , address resolves fine.  i've tried research on issue, without tangible success. i'd be grateful if able me this.  hey yman, googled 'server 2008 dns timeout' , found here. i'm having similar issue, yet sort it. 1 thing note, found warning in dns event log event number 4013 might give c