RE: Disaster Recovery (Was Access Based Enumeration on WS08)
At my last company, we had a rolling cabinet at our DR site that we could store items in. We had a few large software binders, as well as some paper documentation. We tested DR processes quarterly and updated these items at that time where necessary. Yes, it was time consuming to build a software repository and cost a bit of money for the media, etc, but it was well worth it all. Don Guyer Systems Engineer - Information Services Prudential, Fox Roach/Trident Group 431 W. Lancaster Avenue Devon, PA 19333 Direct: (610) 993-3299 Fax: (610) 650-5306 don.gu...@prufoxroach.com From: Miller Bonnie L. [mailto:mille...@mukilteo.wednet.edu] Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 11:26 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Disaster Recovery (Was Access Based Enumeration on WS08) On the topic of DR, quick question. What methods do other people use for storing your critical DR recover information offsite? I'm not talking about your actual data (tapes, disk, etc). What I mean is lists of things like hardware specs for servers, switches, etc-the lists of things you would need to get back up and running, like what to physically replace first and lists including what software is installed where. The problem I see with our current setup is that this info is being stored on the servers that could need to be restored. It changes too often to make a paper copy or printout each time. I'm thinking of something like a google app service where the data would be available outside of our site in the event we really need it. Free (like google) is nice, but a secure pay-for service is also something to consider as they would really be there if you need them. -Bonnie From: Miller Bonnie L. [mailto:mille...@mukilteo.wednet.edu] Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:57 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Access Based Enumeration on WS08 First off, I apologize if this has been covered recently as I haven't had time to read any list mail for over two weeks. I went on vacation for a week, and while I was gone, this happened to one of our schools: http://www.komonews.com/news/44411737.html http://www.komonews.com/news/44500317.html There were four servers in the building. If you don't have your DR plans updated, I highly recommend reviewing them. On to the question- In Windows Server 2008, is there a way to enable Access based enumeration by default on all file shares? I can't seem to find it. I know how to do so for individual shares via share and storage management, but I'm looking for something that will either turn it on by default or act like the checkbox on 2003 that allowed you to reset all shares to the same as the one you are working with. Thanks, Bonnie ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Disaster Recovery (Was Access Based Enumeration on WS08)
Good points ... I'd strongly recommend that you all seek out a Business Continuity organization in your area ... Here in the Atlanta area, I sit on the board of the Southeastern Continuity Planners' Association ( web site under reconstruction awaiting our new URL and host, but mostly intact here : scpa.goldoff.net ) There are many Business Continuity Planners and Business Continuity Managers that are *not* IT folks, that can shed some light on some of these issues ... also, who has the financial info to acquire new hardware, telephone information to recreate pbx routing, a priority list for restoring services , etc a couple of other good resources include the DRII.org and TheBCI.org Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security _ From: Miller Bonnie L. [mailto:mille...@mukilteo.wednet.edu] Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 11:26 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Disaster Recovery (Was Access Based Enumeration on WS08) On the topic of DR, quick question. What methods do other people use for storing your critical DR recover information offsite? I'm not talking about your actual data (tapes, disk, etc). What I mean is lists of things like hardware specs for servers, switches, etc-the lists of things you would need to get back up and running, like what to physically replace first and lists including what software is installed where. The problem I see with our current setup is that this info is being stored on the servers that could need to be restored. It changes too often to make a paper copy or printout each time. I'm thinking of something like a google app service where the data would be available outside of our site in the event we really need it. Free (like google) is nice, but a secure pay-for service is also something to consider as they would really be there if you need them. -Bonnie From: Miller Bonnie L. [mailto:mille...@mukilteo.wednet.edu] Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:57 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Access Based Enumeration on WS08 First off, I apologize if this has been covered recently as I haven't had time to read any list mail for over two weeks. I went on vacation for a week, and while I was gone, this happened to one of our schools: http://www.komonews.com/news/44411737.html http://www.komonews.com/news/44500317.html There were four servers in the building. If you don't have your DR plans updated, I highly recommend reviewing them. On to the question- In Windows Server 2008, is there a way to enable Access based enumeration by default on all file shares? I can't seem to find it. I know how to do so for individual shares via share and storage management, but I'm looking for something that will either turn it on by default or act like the checkbox on 2003 that allowed you to reset all shares to the same as the one you are working with. Thanks, Bonnie ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Disaster Recovery (Was Access Based Enumeration on WS08)
We are a much smaller shop. I setup an external disk to replicate our IS fileshare. It's also on tape, but without a tape dirve, well... It has all documentation, keycodes, etc. We also keep an updated offsite DR set that has at least two copies of tested optical media (server, w/s, LOB apps). I also keep a printed copy of: workstation deploy documentation, IP Addresses, support contract info, home phone numbers and active projects sorted by client. hth, Devin On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 10:32 AM, Don Guyer don.gu...@prufoxroach.comwrote: At my last company, we had a rolling cabinet at our DR site that we could store items in. We had a few large software binders, as well as some paper documentation. We tested DR processes quarterly and updated these items at that time where necessary. Yes, it was time consuming to build a software repository and cost a bit of money for the media, etc, but it was well worth it all. Don Guyer Systems Engineer - Information Services Prudential, Fox Roach/Trident Group 431 W. Lancaster Avenue Devon, PA 19333 Direct: (610) 993-3299 Fax: (610) 650-5306 don.gu...@prufoxroach.com *From:* Miller Bonnie L. [mailto:mille...@mukilteo.wednet.edu] *Sent:* Thursday, May 21, 2009 11:26 AM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* Disaster Recovery (Was Access Based Enumeration on WS08) On the topic of DR, quick question. What methods do other people use for storing your critical DR recover information offsite? I’m not talking about your actual data (tapes, disk, etc). What I mean is lists of things like hardware specs for servers, switches, etc—the lists of things you would need to get back up and running, like what to physically replace first and lists including what software is installed where. The problem I see with our current setup is that this info is being stored on the servers that could need to be restored. It changes too often to make a paper copy or printout each time. I’m thinking of something like a google app service where the data would be available outside of our site in the event we really need it. Free (like google) is nice, but a secure pay-for service is also something to consider as they would really be there if you need them. -Bonnie *From:* Miller Bonnie L. [mailto:mille...@mukilteo.wednet.edu] *Sent:* Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:57 AM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* Access Based Enumeration on WS08 First off, I apologize if this has been covered recently as I haven’t had time to read any list mail for over two weeks. I went on vacation for a week, and while I was gone, this happened to one of our schools: http://www.komonews.com/news/44411737.html http://www.komonews.com/news/44500317.html There were four servers in the building. If you don’t have your DR plans updated, I highly recommend reviewing them. On to the question— In Windows Server 2008, is there a way to enable Access based enumeration by default on all file shares? I can’t seem to find it. I know how to do so for individual shares via share and storage management, but I’m looking for something that will either turn it on by default or act like the checkbox on 2003 that allowed you to reset all shares to the same as the one you are working with. Thanks, Bonnie -- Devin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
