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Loading dynamic files from a table that has header and detail records

all, i have table, say, footest has 2 columns, 1 column (say, message) has header , detail records stored , 2nd column in "status". how table structure looks like: message                                 status 1|hdr|abc|121|qwasdf             0 2|dtl|abc|121|qwfggjg            0 3|dtl|abc|121|cvmcbnv           0 4|hdr|def|134|dghmcbq          0 5|dtl|def|134|dghmcbq           0 6|hdr|abc|173|mnxccvc           0 7|dtl|abc|173|ndsjkdnx          0 i want dynamically generate files table. so, example, when first loop runs, file named, "abc_12142014_6:10:23 (filename_date_time)" generated , status column should updated "1" , file have 3 records i.e.: 1|hdr|abc|121|qwasdf 2|dtl|abc|121|qwfggjg 3|dtl|abc|121|cvmcbnv similarly, once, "def" file has been loaded, status column should updated 1 , file name should have date , time (including milliseconds). also, though filename same last 2 records (i.e. abc), want 1 diffe

SQL Server 2005 instance (clustered) connection problem using VPN client

hi, i have problem when trying connect sql-2005 instance via vpn on our active active cluster. server configured remote access (both tcp/ip and named pipes) , browser service is running. if try to connect using instance name error the connection refused remote machine. however, if connect to an instance name , supply port works. eg. myserver/ sql2005, 2379 or if create aliases works fine. seems vpn session is not returning right infomation. i did go thorough sever test on lan , browser services working correctly on lan. the server in question active/active clustered setup, with sql-2005 on first node , and sql-2005 on second. internally on lan can connect no problem @ all, it's via vpn fails. has ideas @ next ?   other sql server 2005 instances not on cluster connecting correctly.   any ideas appriaciated. thanks.   SQL Server  > 

Help with tempdb space usage

recently had issue tempdb running out of space , have restart sql server bring original size, reading of articles online found out not practice restart sql server temp db space, have many applications running on server, can me how find out process using tempdb space , how delete objects uses temp db space, , can have monitoring process monitors tempdb space , gives me objects using tempdb space? best practice free tempdb if full. thanks in advance. hello, here post ravi khanal best practices using tempdb:   http://www.ravikhanal.com/tempdb-best-practices/   also may check link: troubleshooting insufficient disk space in tempdb http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms176029.aspx how shrink tempdb: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307487   willy taveras.- http://itlearn.net SQL Server  > 

Create Computer Recovery Key fails

i'm trying create computer recovery key , process fails non-descript "the bootable usb flash drive not created." dialog says "after fix issue, try again" there's no details on issue fix. any ideas? hi, according description, understanding failed create computer recovery key on windows server 2016 essentials. please reference below steps make sure client restore service running: on windows server essentials, open dashboard – devices – click select device , click client computer backup tasks  - client restore service – click start, or restart service. if there warning lacking windows preinstall environment image, click hyperlink open windows adk download page, follow instruction complete installation. then, try re-create computer recovery key , check result. best regards, eve wang please remember mark replies answers if help. if have feedback technet subscriber support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com .

Windows 2008 IIS 7 drops SSL Certificate on reboot everytime

hi all, we have server running windows server 2008 ent edn sp1 , have 1 website configured in iis bound both http , ssl traffic.  every time reboot server ssl cerificate dropped, have following registered in system event log: httpevent - 15300 (warning) ssl certificate settings deleted port : 192.168.152.94:443 . httpevent - 15016 (error) unable initialize security package kerberos server side authentication. data field contains error number. i've had online , tried assigning ips rather than specific 1 still ssl cert gets dropped, please can advise on how fix issue. regards neilos hi neilospreicey, your issue more iis rather windows , certificate authority there no problem certificate getting assigned machine. suggest post query under iis forum dedicated handle iis related queries. http://forums.iis.net best of luck. sainath windows driver development. Windows Server

Remote Desktop Licensing Mode is not configured - Urgent help is appreciated

hello! we have small retail store chain , online store located in central finland. our system built communicate , transfer information via 1 central computer (this server), acts basic database running couple of programs. server computer send data cloud (third party). it's part of workgroup in lan environment, , couple people connect server using remote desktop connection. so, 1 basic server computer, running server 2012 r2 foundation (oem). has worked great, there seems problem. when boot computer, message: "remote desktop licensing mode not configured". when bought server , operational system (server 2012 r2 foundation), did deep research user cals , limitations , features of each server 2012 version. our user count not exceeding 10 people, figured foundation best option. still, message licencing not complete. to sum up: 5 people need able connect server via remote desktop connection - @ same time. the message says have 40 days left use remote connection.

Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V Cluster, VM blue screens after migration between nodes.

i have 2 node server 2012 r2 hyper-v cluster (fully patched) windows server 2012 r2 iscsi target. the vms run fine day long, when try live/quick migration vm blue screens after 20 minutes. blue reports “critical_structure_corruption” . i’m being think might down cpu, 1 system has e-2640v2 , other 1 has e5-2670v3. should able migrate between these 2 systems these type of cpu? tim only vm i'm migrating blue screens after 20mins-1hour, reboots works fine. bin files in csv location .the firmware host servers patched. i'm hoping bring online server v2 processors on weekend test migration, i'm beginning think it's issue using v2 , v3 processor when migrating. tim Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

Print Management error

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when trying assign gpo printer receive following errors. "one or multiple errors have occurred during execution of deploy or remove printer connection operation". when select view details: deploying printer connection '\\pickles\dpwtoshiba_bldb-bw-color' per user gpo 'eng_gpo' failed. access denied. has seen before? hi, what’s os version of operation server? > when trying assign gpo printer receive following errors. do mean error happen in process of deploy printer connections? which user account did use implement that, user has proper permission edit gpos? also please check security tab of printer, make sure user account has access permission it. note: to perform these procedures of deploy printer connections, must member of local administrators group , have write access group policy objects (gpos) in ad ds domain or organizational unit (ou) want deploy printer connections. for more information please refer following ms art

Conditional Forwarder routing failure

we experienced outage out secondary data center unavailable.  during outage (including loss of secondary dns server) hosts @ our primary site had selected routing path through conditional forwarder using secondary dns server unable resolve addresses. does sound familiar , if can fix it?   i relatively new dns administration here appreciated. hi wood, since secondary dns server unavailable, queries sent not resolved. to solve problem, modify conditional forwarder forward queries primary server of zone.(or other secondary zone) open dns manager, expand conditional forwarders. right click on corresponding 1 , click properties, edit server. here guide: assign conditional forwarder domain name: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc794735%28v=ws.10%29.aspx?f=255&mspperror=-2147217396 besides, create secondary zone on local dns server resolve queries of zone. here guide: add secondary server existing zone: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/c

NTP Server - SpecialPollTimeRemaining

we receiving event ids 38 following message: the time provider ntpclient cannot reach or receiving invalid time data ntp2.usno.navy.mil (ntp.m|0x1|192.168.1.3:123->192.5.41.209:123). after re-starting w32time service work 10-12 hours message appear once again in logs. decided change ntp server time source following server: time.nrc.ca,0x1 my question following setting under ntpcleint in registry (specialpolltimeremaining). don't remember ever defining setting, showing old ntp server pointing "ntp2.usno.navy.mil,7baa8d8" my question auto populate new 1 or can changed reflect new ntp external time source? zt         check if there gpo configured time sync, if settings recreating option think gpo. can find group policy settings used configure w32time in group policy object editor snap-in in following locations: configure global configuration settings here. computer configuration\administrative templates\system\windows time service

Get-WinEvent unusual errors

hi all, looking change 1 of scripts use get-winevent in place of get-eventlog. testing command see properties returned can update script unexpected happened. get-winevent : attempted perform unauthorized operation. @ line:1 char:24 + $applogs = get-winevent <<<<  -logname application     + categoryinfo          : notspecified: (:) [get-winevent], unauthorizedac    cessexception     + fullyqualifiederrorid : attempted perform unauthorized operation.,    microsoft.powershell.commands.getwineventcommand before states obvious - yes running in elevated prompt. now here's odd part, if create 2 arrays - 1 using "get-winevent -logname application -computer remoteserver" , using "get-eventlog -computer remoteserver application" first 1 errors 20 times, second no errors. if allow both complete (running @ same time) both have same item count of 64855. same errors occur if logon "remoteserver" , run locally. i'm assuming

Will an Computer Which has Failed to Install a Patch Retry to Install It?

for example, 2 machines have failed install office 2007 sp2, apparently because require particular patch.  if install patch on 2 machines, try , install office 2007 sp2 again? will computer has failed install patch retry install it? yes. for example, 2 machines have failed install office 2007 sp2, apparently because require particular patch. if install patch on 2 machines, try , install office 2007 sp2 again? yes... and, continue try reinstalling failed patch @ each installation event until issue resolved. lawrence garvin, m.s., mcitp:ea, mcdba, mcsa principal/cto, onsite technology solutions, houston, texas microsoft mvp - software distribution (2005-2010) mvp profile: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/lawrence.garvin blog: http://onsitechsolutions.spaces.live.com Windows Server  > 

dhcp conflict detect

i'm guessing uses ping/icmp if server or client has firewall on , blocking these conflict detect not work?? that's point dhcp depends on icmp conflict detection.  so, yes, have assume ping dependency.  if dhcp servers behind firewall, maybe request icmp allowed to/from dhcp server , clients.  on local subnets, windows 2000 , later have client side conflict detection going have same concerns there. visit: anitkb.com , knowledge base. Windows Server  >  Network Infrastructure Servers

Remove duplicate columns from csv

i have csv "timestamp" field appearing header 3 times so: timestamp | cpu1 | timestamp | memory1 | memory2 | timestamp | networkin | networkout | networktotal obviously powershell doesn't what's best way go removing two of columns prior import? if manually remove them in excel problems solved isn't option me. thanks in advance adam try this: $header = 'timestamp','cpu1','timestamp2','memory1','memory2','timestamp3','networkin','networkout','networktotal' import-csv 'filename.csv' -delimiter '|' -header $header | {$_.timestamp -notmatch 'timestamp'} | select -excludeproperty timestamp2,timestamp3 that make treat file header data row, filter remove row, , select remove duplicate timestamp columns rest of data. you can exclude original header row using -skip parameter in select-object: import-csv 'filename.csv' -delimiter '|&

Retroactively enabling Jumbo iSCSI frames for a Windows 2008 R2 Hyper-V cluter - proper order and caveats?

greetings - not sure forum best post question in part iscsi, part networking, , part hyper-v clustering question, hoping in hyper-v forum has had experience or knows enough answer questions. moderators - if there better forum post question to, please move it, please if believe question answered better somewhere else this multi-component question. background: we have 10 node windows 2008 r2 hyper-v cluster 2 non-teamed 1gb iscsi nics in each host virtual server accessing iscsi network through mpio. quoroum , csvs hyper-v cluster luns on iscsi storage, in addition the iscsi luns guest virtual servers utilize iscsi storage directly. both of host virtual server iscsi nic ports shard between host virtual server , guest virtual servers in form of 2 separate but shared hyper-v networks. reason shared nic ports between host , guests because have guest virtual machines need direct iscsi lun access , made sense not have 4 separate iscsi nics on each host virtual server (2 dedicated m

MS-FASP / Port Scanning Prevention Filter / Stealth Mode - Security Event Log Filling/Archiving at a Rapid Pace

microsoft firewall , advanced security platform : we have windows 2012 server has firewall enabled , group policy enforces failures "auditobjectaccess" security event log event ids 5152, 5157.  these logs set archive have retain them security requirements.  these logs filling our current disk capacity @ high rate.  is there way reduce logged events, without modifying gpo, without disabling firewall service, , without running scheduled task update policy disable block packets: auditpol /set /subcategory:"filtering platform policy change" /success:disable /failure:disable)   right i’m going down hole figure out rule "blocking" traffic , looks default/hidden windows fw rule “port scanning prevention filter.” followed troubleshooting steps , found filter run-time id:108788 filter blocking ports in question. looking @ wfpdiag.xml names filter “port scanning prevention filter”.  have explicit rules applied allowing uniflow traffic, still being “

log of the replicas of the AD

hi!! there log of replicas of ad in widnows 2003?. want know when last replication of dc. thanks you can use dcdiag.exe last replication date / time. for more information: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731968(ws.10).aspx example: last success occurred @ 2007-12-21 01:57:43. also, check in event viewer. posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. microsoft student partner microsoft certified professional microsoft certified systems administrator: security microsoft certified systems engineer: security microsoft certified technology specialist: windows server 2008 active directory, configuration microsoft certified technology specialist: windows server 2008 network infrastructure, configuration Windows Server  > 

RDP-connection refused after dcpromo-raising

hi, i'm working windows7 (sp1) machine. i've raised yesterday 1 server domain controller (forest functional level windows server 2008 r2). server windows server 2008 r2 enterprise, sp1. (the server vmware-virtual machine.) after raising booted server. after booting tried connect server via rdp. gave administrator's password -> rdp tells "securing remote connection" while -> got message: "your credentials did not work. credentials used connect <server> did not work. please enter new credentials. logon attempt failed." i'm sure gave right password:) then tried rdp-connection on xp-machine, , connection works fine server. on windows 7 -machine, other rdp-connections other servers work fine. could please give ideas how fix this!? hi, can try give domain\administrator in user name field , connect server. regards, vinu Windows Server

Installation of windows server 2008r2 on dell power edge 2850

i received dell power edge 2850, can install windows server 2008r2 on unit hi rpalmer, to avoid potential issues ,it recommended contact dell further assistance . although can install 2008r2 on pe 2850 . http://en.community.dell.com/   best regards elton ji we trying better understand customer views on social support experience, participation in interview project appreciated if have time. helping make community forums great place. Windows Server  >  Hyper-V

login script run at user pc

hello, in network, there computers connected domain (domain controller win server2003 r2), users same @ server , on local computers. is there way run login script (which assigned user on server) after user log in computer? hi, please check if method mentioned in following article can meet requirement: how run logon script 1 time when new user logs on http://support.microsoft.com/kb/284193 for more information logon script, please visit: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/324803   http://support.microsoft.com/kb/198642 hope helps. this posting provided "as is" no warranties, , confers no rights. please remember click “mark answer” on post helps you, , click “unmark answer” if marked post not answer question. can beneficial other community members reading thread. Windows Server  > 

gather some local data and convertto-html

hello, i hope well. i practicing powershell , trying create script gathers local user/pc information, converts html , opens html page. so far have this: $username = get-content env:username $computername = get-content env:computername $homeshare = get-content env:homeshare $logonserver=get-content env:logonserver $ipaddress=(gwmi win32_networkadapterconfiguration | ? { $_.ipaddress -ne $null }).ipaddress {write-output "userid: $username"; "computername:  $computername";"ip address: $ipaddress"; "n: drive:  $homeshare"; "logon server:  $logonserver"} |convertto-html | out-file c:\temp\userinfo.html invoke-expression c:\temp\userinfo.html all way "|converto-html" works, "invoke-expression" appears work.  html page opens , presents debugging information on page shows script...but doesn't doesn't like.  without {}'s @ beginning , end of "write-output" line html result "*

Names with spaces

we're new ad , have question.  if user's last name has split, best way create account. for example:  user name - cooper smith, jason should use underscore?  "cooper_smith, jason" or can leave space?  exchange e-mail account?   chris premo hi santhosh, i mentioned dash in cases when woman gets married , want keep maiden name along married name. , agree, rather simplify it, too, long of name type each time need logon. used chris' original example in reply, agree needs shortened (or whatever ad naming convention is). regarding email address, assume email address policy based on chris posted. cheers! ace   ace fekay mvp, mct, mcitp ea, mcts windows 2008 & exchange 2007, mcse & mcsa 2003/2000, mcsa messaging 2003 microsoft certified trainer microsoft mvp - directory services this posting provided as-is no warranties or guarantees , confers no rights. Windows

remote desktop service to start a program on connection is showing access is denied windows server2012r2

while taking remote access server system able launch application start following program on connection available under remote desktop connection>>programs!!the path provided similar c:\windows\system32\notepad.exe. last week getting error "access denied initial program cannot started:c:\windows\system32\notepad.exe".what might issue?? this 1 might help. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/946410     regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional microsoft mvp [windows server] datacenter management disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees, , confers no rights. Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)

Anyone happen to get the Mellanox InfiniHost III Infiniband card working?

hi,  i've had card working under win2k8rc2 mellanox installer crashes when try install drivers. ofed driver openfrabrics.org doesn't support win2k12.  i'm trying connect machines via back-to-back cable handle live migrations , data replication.   else have better luck?  for linux there's software subnet manager how initialize cards on windows without , w/o hardware ib switch?  -nismo Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 General

Thin provisioning physical layer vs VHDX

so i'm creating new host server 2012 core , i'm going run server 2012 essentials on vm.  i'm trying decide disks. i have created 2tb volume on physical layer thin provisioned using storage spaces , create 1.5tb vhd essentials main disk if create fixed volume use full 1.5tb of physical volume?  if so, what's point of thin provisioning @ physical layer virtualized workloads? if used thin provisoning @ virtual layer pay performance penalty twice?  once vhdx file , again @ physical layer? any recommendations on how set make efficient use of disk space here? so i'm creating new host server 2012 core , i'm going run server 2012 essentials on vm.  i'm trying decide disks. i have created 2tb volume on physical layer thin provisioned using storage spaces , create 1.5tb vhd essentials main disk if create fixed volume use full 1.5tb of physical volume?  if so, what's point of thin provisioning @ physical layer virtualized workloads? if used thin p

Screensaver in 2008 Enterprise terminal server not starting

i seeing issue ready drive me nuts.  have 2008 enterprise terminal server , 2003 standard terminal server.  trying configure screen saver @ 15 seconds won't lock session out.  have gpo set affects users.  reason, gpo applies not work on 2008 server.  funny thing is, works great on 2003 server.  i've dumped .scr file in c:\windows\system32 folder on each server , have pointed screen saver executable file.  don't want screen saver password protected disable setting.  set timeout @ 15 seconds , log in account.  not work.  screen saver shows it's set @ 1 want use won't execute it.  thing driving me nuts thing works when enable password protected set up. in server 2008 makes happen , there way apply without having screen saver password protected?  said, gpo works great on our 2003 server, it's supposed to, on 2008 enterprise doesn't.  ideas appreciated. hi, thank posting in windows server forum. per research default scenario, need have password

Copy & Paste

could explain how copy , paste on rdc app mac. im running yosemite 10.10.1. when im working on windows mac, won't let me copy anything.  thanks!  hi, could copy , paste highlight - right-click - choose copy , choose paste? if so, think caused hotkeys. in mac os copy , paste = command + c , command + v. when remote windows system, change ctrl + c/v. it different using boot camp, because still in mac os when remote windows systems. this article mentioned similar behavior: getting started remote desktop client on mac https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn473012.aspx mac , windows keyboard layouts mac keyboard layouts differ windows keyboard layouts. os keyboard locale suggested remote pc. if os keyboard locale not used, recommend checking keyboard setting on remote pc , changing setting manually. command key on mac keyboard equals windows key. to perform actions use command button on mac, need use control button in windows (e.g.: copy =

ISE profile color/font

i typically use ps console , not ise, because don't color/font of ise... i've found out how change that, great.. but don't want spend hours going through settings , tweaking them readable.   has done , if mind posting profile?   thanks justin     haven't done yet.  use in profile determine if running ise before making change: if ($host.name -eq "windows powershell ise host") { <make changes> } links on customizing ise http://blogs.technet.com/b/heyscriptingguy/archive/2010/08/29/customize-colors-and-fonts-in-the-windows-powershell-ise.aspx   Windows Server  >  Windows PowerShell

ADFS SSO and SAML

we use third party application using cas sso. want application use adfs sso. followed tons of articles on internet on setting right because vendor didn't have documentation on how make work adfs. support simple saml authentication , need attribute passed on "nameid". attribute use active directory samaccountname. so done: 1. created relying party trust endpoint set point vendor's saml link binding set "post". sha-1 used. 2. created issuance transform rule used ldap attribute "sam-account-name" , outgoing claim type "nameid". doesn't work. vendor says see saml connection our end value being passed null. trace fiddler shows <samlp:statuscode value="urn:oasis:names:tc:saml:2.0:status:invalidnameidpolicy" /> basically, here need: pass samaccountname active directory saml service "nameid". can please advise on how can done? got work...phew! the first rule correct. second ru

OS stops to balance single core applications

Привет. Есть программа (в принципе, это может быть любое приложение), которая с помощью утилиты imagecfg.eхе /u была модифицирована для запуска на одном ядре. Всего в системе 4 ядра. Если запустить 4 экземпляра программы, они последовательно займут ядра с 0 по 3. При дальнейших запусках, все экземпляры программы будут попадать на 0 ядро. Запуск программы с параметром аффинити 0х??  после запуска четырех экземпляров тоже не работает. Каким образом можно обойти эту ошибку? hello. there program (this may application) that has been modified using utility imagecfg.exe /u run on single processor core. total number of cores in system four. if run 4 copies of program, sequentially run on cores 0 3. subsequent startups, instances will  running on 0 core. running program using parameter affinity 0x??  after running 4 instances  still not work. how around bug? hi, regarding windows server , processor cores, martin got blog on that: windows server , processor cores... (part 1)

Silverlight installation check and graceful handling of need-to-install

all, one of things gets me sites hosted in silverlight, the  way show blank page silverlight installation graphic.  in opinion, no business find acceptable.  may find acceptable show of page, framed area says "image requires silverlight, silverlight here".  not requires page be written mix of standard asp.net , silverlight, more graceful way of dealing not-installed issue.  has thought this?    thanks then customize it.  http://www.bbits.co.uk/blog/archive/2008/09/02/easy-custom-installation-experience-for-silverlight-2.aspx http://blogs.msdn.com/tims/archive/2007/10/29/optimizing-the-silverlight-install-experience.aspx Silverlight  >  Programming Silverlight with .NET – General

Dynamic rendering of subreports

hello, i developing report contains subreport. subreport has got parameters , working well. what require while clicking on field need reload subreport parameter values clicked row. currently, can done 2 options  reloading entire report. jumping report. is there anyways possible re-render subreport part in ssrs reporting. thanks, vinod hi, in reporting services, subreport control report item of main report. currently, not supported reload subreport control without rerunning main report. work around issue, can add drillthrough action drills through subreport or main report itself. i recommend submit suggestion @ https://connect.microsoft.com/sqlserver/ . if suggestion mentioned customers many times, product team may consider add feature in next sql server version. feedback valuable improve our products , increase level of service provided. thanks understanding. james SQL Server

Main cube, only aggregated data (AREA) combined with details cubes (one for each country) - transparent drill-down for user

hi everybody,   as worked cognos (some years ago) there nice feature in transformer enables developper create 1 main cube contained aggregated data (for example area cube) accompagnied details cubes, contained data in lower granularity (for example 1 details cube each country of area). drill down main cube details cubes made transparent user.   i wondering if possible achieve similar with ssas. 1 approch use linked cubes? does have experience this.   thanks very in advance  i create 1 cube containing aggregated , detail data,   as powerfull enough handle in 1 go.   pierre SQL Server  >  SQL Server Analysis Services

Deny log on but allow admin authentication

i deny log on access users of particular domain allow them provide admin access regular users.   to more clear:  say have user account we'll call 'usera' member of 'domaina'.  i give usera admin rights on computer block users 'domaina' logging on desktop regular user.  i found policy at 'computer configuration/policies/windows settings/security settings/user rights assignment/deny log on locally' policy denies users domain elevating admins.  is there way i'm looking for? > privileges domain-b account).  however, not want these > users able login in windows domain-b account.   you cannot. elevate, user must have "allow logon locally"...   martin mal ein gutes buch über gpos lesen? no not evil, if know doing: or bad gpos? , if bothers me - coke bottle design refreshment :)) Windows Server

Installing an RODC when Upgrading to Server 2008 R2

i sat 70-640 exam , asked question. you upgrading server 2008 server 2008 r2 , want install rodc need prepare this. multi answer question , gave choices. run adprep /forestprep run adprep /domainprep run adprep /rodcprep as couple of other choices. should have chosen allowed 2 answers? reason ask becasue have thought adprep /forestprep neeed run update schema 2008 2008 r2. thought adprep /domainprep needed run in domain. thought prepare installation of rodc adprep /rodcprep need e run. thought 3 needed run. does have idea 2 should have been chosen? cheers   i recommend reading official microsoft guide upgrading ad ds 2008 r2 more information:  http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731188(ws.10).aspx   this posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights. microsoft student partner 2010 / 2011 microsoft certified professional microsoft certified systems administrator: security microsoft certified system

get-adgroupmember and foreign security principal

i have put few powershell commands list users in our domain bulitin\administrators group , our domain admins group. nice if want audit has god-like permissions in environment. to these lists domains in forest:  $f = get-forest  $f.domains | {     $domain = $_     $admin = "admin-" + $domain + ".csv"     $da = "da-" + $domain + ".csv"            get-adgroup administrators -server $domain | get-adgroupmember -recursive | select name,samaccountname | export-csv $admin            get-adgroup "domain admins" -server $domain | get-adgroupmember -recursive | select name,samaccountname | export-csv $da  } this give csv files users permissions 2 groups every domain in forest. great information auditors, or admin, can see has power. now, have problem. in 1 of builtin\administrators groups, have foreign security principal left on long time ago when migrated forest. when get-adgroupmemer runs against administrator group in

BSOD with error С000021A

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hello all, i have windows server 2008 r2 active directory domain. after incorect power off server, not boot i tried few commands like sfc /scannow /offbootdir=c:\ /offwindir=c:\windows\,  startrep.exe ,  xcopy c:\windows\system32\config\regback c:\windows\system32\config but doesn't it. the last driver system tries load in safe mode - classpnp.sys i found solution problem - dism.exe /image:c:\ /cleanup-image /revertpendingactions but dism.exe in windows server 2008 doesn't have parameters /cleanup-image /revertpendingactions. can advise something? is dc or member server? if member server have tried hitting f8 @ boot , try loading in safemode? if dc same process? links below create debug log... these narrow down actual cause... if create dump log , need finding answer feel free post here help. https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/kb/315263 https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/kb/949052/en-us https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/kb/969028/en-us

Powershell script to import .csv or .xls file from Beaufort on monthly base

hi, i`m looking more info on import options using powershell with a .csv or xls, update user attributes in ad, point excel file exported hr application, (beaufort) and not conform csv file when export users from ad ie (samsaccount name , on) contain employeid wich unique, read there option activate employeeid in ad, not activated yet, is there way use hr application exported xls or covert csv file , use import employee info , update ad ? the updates should in manager field ( persons manager), phone nr (both mobile , desktop), job tittle,  already found need reference column wich ideally employeid, wich stated in not yet active in ad, have found , how, have yet figure out how define in script. the point @ company dont want use application synchronize both, on appriciated have found options stated below using a .vbs file import, since live in age of powershell prefer that http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/en-us/30f07744-2fcd-499d-abe3-4e251014f58a unless i

How can I disable Shutdown for non-Administrator accounts accessing a server through remote desktop?

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