Group Policy is probably your best bet. Create a folder with just the icon for
the app you want them to run, and redirect their desktop in Group Policy. You
can also use Group Policy to do this for the start menu, as well as to remove
common desktop icon, restrict access to control panel, and
Hi,
I am new to terminal services.
I wish to let my remote users to connect to the server using terminal services.
However, all remote users only need to run 1 program, which is in the server.
How can I only restrict the user to only run the program remotely and no rights
to wonder about the
Maybe trace it with Wireshark or some other sniffer?
From: Steve Moffat [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of NTSysAdmin
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 9:07 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Vista weirdness
The spooler is fine...theses boxes cannot see the printers in the
Ben Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 01/25/2008 06:59:33 PM:
Alternatively, a FPP (retail box) can be purchased, and
legally moved between machines.
Actually, no - the retail versions come with a sticker made from
destructible vinyl that they want you to affix to the PC. Once a copy of
Ben Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 01/25/2008 05:43:07 PM:
On Jan 25, 2008 3:33 PM, Mike Gill [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Out of curiosity, what can't you do via SSH?
Investigate boot and network failures comes to mind. ;-)
Don't forget that many of the Big Boys (Dell, IBM, HP, etc.)
MarvinC [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 01/28/2008 01:27:23 AM:
Anyone know of a list dealing with specific questions and
issues surrounding WSS 3.0?
http://myitforum.com/lists/#Microsoft_SharePoint_List
There is also a forum:
http://www.myitforum.com/forums/Sharepoint_Server/forumid_103/tt.htm
Angus Scott-Fleming [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 01/26/2008 01:50:01
AM:
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Death by Old PSUs
Submitted by Mark Gibbs on Fri, 01/25/2008 - 3:01pm.
I just read a mail list posting in which a friend explained
how he had to shut down and number of servers in
Ben Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 01/27/2008 02:37:06 PM:
On Jan 26, 2008 1:50 AM, Angus Scott-Fleming [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Has anyone here undergone something like this?
I haven't had that problem/scenario per se. But there is/was a
widespread problem with capacitors failing
This one is pretty active.
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/sharepointdiscussions/
From: MarvinC [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 1:27 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Forum or list for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
Anyone know of a list dealing with
Nice.
I leave you guys/gals alone.
I lurk here like a good adminbot.
I don't comment when I don't really really know.
I let you all take the glory(hole).
But no you have to set me on fire anyways.
That's cool.
I get it.
- Original Message -
From: Martin Blackstone
To: NT System
Wait until Server 2008 comes out and use the published applications...
On Jan 28, 2008 3:00 AM, Vincent Chua [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi,
I am new to terminal services.
I wish to let my remote users to connect to the server using terminal
services.
However, all remote users only need to run
Will sign up for all of them and see how goes.
Thanks
On 1/28/08, Fogarty, Richard R Mr CTR USA USASOC [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
This one is pretty active.
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/sharepointdiscussions/
*From:* MarvinC [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
*Sent:* Monday, January 28,
We are investigating a VoIP solution to connect our remote offices over
our existing IP network. Asterisk looks promising and seems to be well
supported by the OSS community. I know there are companies out there
that will sell me a name brand solution but we want to keep the cost
down as much as
This has been an ongoing issue for us, and I wondered if you folks had
run into similar issues.
Often, when we install SQL Server 2005 standard edition, the Management
Studio doesn't get installed, even though it was selected to be
installed.
There's a bit of discussion of this on-line;
First off your rack should be securely mounted from both the top and
bottom. I started at the highest comfortable level and worked down and
put my UPS units at the bottom; should there be any flooding I would
rather lose the UPS than a server.
John W. Cook
System Administrator
Partnership
I think that Asterisk is a good solution, there are a couple of companies in
my area whose sole business is deploying Asterisk based telephone systems.
Lots of companies are using it in production.
When I last looked at Asterisk, it didn't support TCP-based SIP (only
UDP-based SIP), and
I've tried that Guido. In order for it to uninstall, it wants the
original .msi that was used for installation, and I don't have that.
I'm going to be calling Symantec support this morning to see what they
suggest. Worst case, I have the manual uninstallation instructions from
Symantec, and will
Start loading your servers into the rack from the bottom up, larger/heavier
servers first, because you want a VERY stable base, no risk of the rack
falling over if bumped due to top heavy loading. (especially when you have
upper servers slid out on their rails for maintenance)
_
From:
What are your power and cooling and network and redundancy requirements?
Typically, Ive used a dual-PDU rack, one set on either side of the back
rail; each wired for a separate power supply.
In the middle of the rack, Ive put two 48-port switches (one a backup for
the other) for a total
You need to point it to *each* driver dir, explicitly. Don't forget the length
restriction here, I forgot it so Google it.
jlc
-Original Message-
From: Ara Avvali [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 8:01 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: sysprep and dell oem
I'm not real strong on knowing the ins and outs of sysprep, but I found this
article that will hopefully help you:
http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1703page=9
On Jan 28, 2008 10:01 AM, Ara Avvali [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello everyone,
I am creating a master image to be used
THAT I did - no change.
Roger Wright
Network Administrator
Evatone, Inc.
727.572.7076 x388
Klingon Motivational Speaker: EVERY day is a good day to die! SAY it
with me!
-Original Message-
From: Andy Shook [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 1:15 PM
To: NT
Michael,
So it's the chimney offload feature *only* that is the problem? Does that netsh
command actually modify the registry? I swore that was done, but now I don't
know unless it does modify the registry as well, as it was enabled their.
Thanks!
jlc
From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:[EMAIL
Extract the downloads and look at the driver versions. Is there a readme
on each driver?
Z
Edward E. Ziots
Netwok Engineer
Lifespan Organization
MCSE,MCSA,MCP,Security+,Network+,CCA
Phone: 401-639-3505
-Original Message-
From: Joseph L. Casale [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent:
Possibly not. I'll double-check their site for something newer. This
is a 3-week old installation and I just used the drivers that
self-installed.
Roger Wright
Network Administrator
Evatone, Inc.
727.572.7076 x388
Money often costs too much. - Emerson
-Original Message-
From:
I am still having a slew of issues on an HP DL380 G5 and PSS hasn't even
mentioned or looked at the settings for SNP but my problem is identifiable by
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938486. I don't have any options enabled on my
teamed Broadcom nics in the HP app, but the reg entries are all
Roger,
Dumb question but do you have the latest drivers from BUE?
Shook
http://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshook
-Original Message-
From: Roger Wright [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 12:20 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: BUE Hardware Compression?
My HP
Hi folks,
Up until now, we have basically had tower servers. We are (slowly)
replacing them with Rack Servers. Don't laugh at my question...:)
I have a full size (42U) Rack. I have about 6-7 servers (and related
equipment), mostly 1-2 U, to install now, and more coming.
Do you folks start
Oh rub it in... :P
-Original Message-
From: Eldridge, Dave [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 09:16 hrs
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: OT - Now it's cold...
Ouch.
It was 70 here in Colorado yesterday.
-Original Message-
From: Reimer, Mark
Thanks for all the advice. It was about what I expected, but it's good to get
some other opinions.
Mark
From: René de Haas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 9:44 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Rack Servers and installing
It's probably too late, but getting the racks that work specifically with
your server brand is key. I remember one of my former employers that had
cheap no-name brand racks that didn't support HP servers. You had to get out
the drill, and grind the rails to mount new servers into these
This morning, here in Alberta, it's -31 C with a wind chill of -49 C.
For you folks that work in Fahrenheit, that's -24 F with a wind chill of
-56 F). Made for a nice brisk walk to work this morning (I'm only 1.1 Km
(about .7 Miles) from work).
Mark
-Original Message-
From: Steve Ens
You used to be able to buy lights out cards directly from Compaq/hp as a pci
card. Not sure if you can do that, but they are really nice. The Dell drac
is nice too, even lets you mount the floppy/cdrom from your local pc. I
would think lights out is the same but haven't used one in several years.
Just stumbled across this website. I was wondering if these guys can
actually do anything to remove defamatory/unwanted content, and if they are
actually within the law by trying to do so. After all, I'm sure a lot of
companies would like a lot of the criticism they get online removed.
Apparently
Jim McAtee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 01/28/2008 02:03:25 PM:
Suggestions for either a fix, or
where to begin
troubleshooting would be appreciated.
Slip in a different network card and see if the issue goes away.
I've not been much of a fan of the broadcom NIC's - seem to have lots of
pscha. I noticed them too after that posting to the full-disclosure
list. I cant see how they can. At least not in the context that I
have seen so far.
On Jan 28, 2008 2:34 PM, James Rankin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Just stumbled across this website. I was wondering if these guys can
As far as I've seen, disabling the chimney offload seems to pretty much
disable everything else and take care of the problems I've seen.
The netsh command effects the actual running stack and stores that value
someplace hidden. It doesn't touch the registry variables, it overrides
them.
We actually have a bit of snow here in Redmond today. I was *so*
hoping we'd have a winter without it.
I'm beginning to doubt this global warming thing, ya know - we've gone
several winters here in the '90s with without it, and the last couple
of years not.
Kurt
PS -
the problem is if you have two different files with the same name.
- Original Message -
From: Ara Avvali
To: NT System Admin Issues
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 2:18 PM
Subject: RE: sysprep and dell oem
Hi
I cheated a bit maybe it helps. Rand a search on folder for
I don't even install the SNP packs on my G5's just not worth the hassle
with all the problems, disable the IP chimney and be done with it.
Z
Edward E. Ziots
Netwok Engineer
Lifespan Organization
MCSE,MCSA,MCP,Security+,Network+,CCA
Phone: 401-639-3505
-Original Message-
From:
Just disable chimney and you'll probably be OK.
Wrappage:
http://theessentialexchange.com/blogs/michael/archive/2008/01/03/more-issue
s-with-the-windows-server-2003-scalable-networking-pack.aspx
Regards,
Michael B. Smith
MCSE/Exchange MVP
http://TheEssentialExchange.com
From:
This sounds a LOT like the strange issue we had with our 2950 running E2k7
(can't just wipe and install x32) where Outlook would hiccup and lose
connections to the server. Server appeared hung, but once logged on, was fine
and users could reconnect. Updated firmware, drivers, Windows,
Mrtg , ntop come to mind. Your vendor can normally provide some mrtg graphs
to give you a general idea of usage and peak usage.
_
From: Phil Guevara [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 2:42 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Bandwidth management
Hi there,
I'd like to create a distributed installation file (VPN client
installer) for our MS VPN clients (PPTP or L2TP), so that they don't
have to configure their part (but of course they have to type password,
username). Is there any utility or existing exe files for this purpose?
Thanks
This sounds suspiciously like a mismatched duplex issue, not a SNP issue.
Are there errors occurring on the interface?
Regards,
Michael B. Smith
MCSE/Exchange MVP
http://TheEssentialExchange.com
-Original Message-
From: Jim McAtee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 28,
Sorry I don't recall your previous troubleshooting, but have you updated
to the latest driver + firmware? I thought I recall HP saying the
latest Broadcom driver and firmware resolved this issue.
With my DL380G5's, I have used this:
http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2007/07/18/446400.aspx
Edwards, David [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 01/28/2008 10:53:11
AM:
Anyone out there using VoIP and Open Source Software? What
have been your experiences, pros and cons? What kind of phones
are you using? Any information would be helpful.
Look at solutions like Shoretel.com and then
Ouch.
It was 70 here in Colorado yesterday.
-Original Message-
From: Reimer, Mark [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 8:10 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: OT - Now it's cold...
This morning, here in Alberta, it's -31 C with a wind chill of -49 C.
For you
Also if you intend to install a SAN someday. It's heavy and they suggest
putting it low so you may want to reserve some space for it.
From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 5:32 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Rack Servers and installing
I aware of these things, however with *nix machines I generally configure
serial access in such circumstances.
--
Mike Gill
-Original Message-
From: Angus Scott-Fleming [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 1:56 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Use
If I want to use ntop to see what machines are talking the most on the
network, do I need to configure a switch port any special way? It is a
small flat switchednetwork.
Thanks..
From: Benjamin Zachary [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January
as well as all those spindles generate lots of heat, so another good
candidate for mounting low if you have good ventilation
_
From: René de Haas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 11:44 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Rack Servers and installing into
I put my larger servers (4U) at the bottom. All my switches are at the top.
I generally start with the 1U or 2U server from the bottom up.
Power are the Zero U outlets.
And make sure you control your cabling! Label both ends of the cable.
Trust me on this.
From: Reimer, Mark
On Jan 28, 2008 10:53 AM, Edwards, David [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Asterisk looks promising and seems to be well supported by the OSS community.
A guy at the local LUG (Linux User Group) put on a demo of Asterisk
a year or two ago. I was very impressed. It had features a lot of
proprietary
Along those same lines, what about latest firmware on the HP library?
Shook
http://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshook
-Original Message-
From: Roger Wright [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 1:06 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: BUE Hardware Compression?
Hi
I cheated a bit maybe it helps. Rand a search on folder for *.* so it
shows all files. Then I copied all files to c:\drivers and point the
sysprerp to it. Basically no more folder structure, everything runs from
root folder. Let's see if it helps.
Thanks
I'm over in Madison. This morning I got two notices from the National
Weather Service - high wind watch and blizzard watch for tomorrow. The
temperature is supposed to start in the 30s (F) and drop to -5 tomorrow.
This afternoon we are expecting a high in the 40s (F) and might get
thunderstorms
Yea, I made those 3 reg changes. I am at 7.90 and 7.91 is out. I will update
tonight.
Thanks.
jlc
From: Barsodi.John [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 10:31 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: HP Servers and MS Scalable Network Pack
Sorry I don't recall your
This one is weird.
run Dcomcnfg and if I try a properties I will get the display with only
2 of the tabs. If I cancel and then try it again, all is there.
If I enable it, I will not see any of the options in the tab. If I
apply, it explodes with the send stuff to Microsoft. Nothing
I forgot to mention these two errors are in the log:
Event Type:Error
Event Source:COM+
Event Category:Unknown
Event ID:4689
Date:1/28/2008
Time:2:49:05 PM
User:N/A
Computer:
Description:
The run-time environment has detected an inconsistency in its
On Jan 28, 2008 10:27 AM, Ara Avvali [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I guess there is a 4096 byte limitation in length ...
It depends on the version of Windows. I think NT4 had something
stupid like 80 characters. Microsoft keeps making it bigger with each
successive release. You'd think they'd
Ok, here's the solution, for anyone in the future. This will also work
for any other instances where you get the same issue with an install
looking for an old .msi:
1) Download the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility from the following
KB:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301
2)
Can't say I would walk in that. I'd have to draw the line somewhere.
-Original Message-
From: Reimer, Mark [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 09:10 hrs
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: OT - Now it's cold...
This morning, here in Alberta, it's -31 C with a
Make sure that the service DCOM Server Process Launcher is set to
Automatic mode. Open services and set DCOM Server Process Launcher to
Automatic. Make sure it has appropriate permissions. You may have to
change it from local user to domain user, then restart the service.
-Original
When one of our 2900s was delivered last year one of the on-board
Broadcom NICs seemed largely dead, ended up needing a motherboard
replacement. I'll think about mirroring the settings you're using
below, though. Thanks for the tips.
David
-Original Message-
From: Miller Bonnie L.
Hi
I guess there is a 4096 byte limitation in length but isn't it smart
enough to automatically scan subfolders?
-Original Message-
From: Joseph L. Casale [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: January 28, 2008 10:09 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: sysprep and dell oem
You need to
I think I may have answered my own question. Reading
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vpndevc/ps2030/products_tech_note09186a008072142a.shtml
could I clear the running config in a telnet session and _maintain_
connectivity for that session, then issue the interface, tftp and conf net
It is automatic and set to service.
When I tried a domain account it blew up saying it was different from
other processes.
I am taking a guess that it may be security on some folders?
Do you know where could I find what they should be?
Orland, Kathleen wrote:
Make sure that the service
All,
I'm trying to find a client-monitoring solution (similar to something
like Apple Remote Desktop) that would work for monitoring PCs and Mac
clients (would prefer it RUNS on PC, but could run on a Mac instead).
What I need it to do:
1. Show thumbnails of labs of Mac and PC desktops in
Switches only send traffic to designated ports based on MAC address.
You either need to configure the switch to a monitor port, where it
basically sends a copy of all traffic so you can hook a machine to that
port and see all traffic.
From: Chyka, Robert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent:
Which means you need a managed switch. Unmanaged==S.O.L.
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: January-28-08 7:07 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Bandwidth management
Switches only send traffic to designated ports based on MAC address.
You either need to
There is, actually, another solution.
Since I presume you're interested in WAN bandwidth, there's really only
one port you're interested in - the one that goes through your firewall.
You could use a real network hub (a rare beast these days, be sure it's
not a switch pretending to be a hub)
Is this perhaps related to IIS? Can you use System Restore to go back and
then figure out what changed between then and the start of the problems?
-Original Message-
From: Mathew Shember [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 28-Jan-08 7:36 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: DCOM
On 22 Jan 2008 at 21:48, Angus Scott-Fleming wrote:
FYI:
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