RE: How to setup HyperV RTM on Server 2008 core

> -Original Message- > From: Bryan Garmon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, 13 August 2008 3:16 AM > To: NT System Admin Issues > Subject: How to setup HyperV RTM on Server 2008 core > > I'm trying to get HyperV RTM up on a Server 2008 core machine and I'm stuck > at the installa

RE: DC Offline

Especially at 9PM. :) But you always bring great insight to the group. Much appreciated! "I need to stop answering questions outside of my specialty..." From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 8:46 PM To: NT System Adm

RE: DC Offline

Unless you have intervened by setting TSL manually, the answer depends on how your AD was installed/upgraded. In 2K it was 60 days. In 2003 SP1 and beyond, default TSL is intended to be 180 days but a bug in R2 didn't increase it. That was first rectified in SP2 IIRC. It's best to just check th

RE: DC Offline

Don't beat yourself up too bad, nobody can be as good as Shook.. From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:46 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: DC Offline Urf. As was pointed out to me, with Windows Server 2003 service pack 1, the TSL was

RE: DC Offline

Urf. As was pointed out to me, with Windows Server 2003 service pack 1, the TSL was increased to 180 days. Period. The BUG was with the R2 release that decreased the TSL back to 60 days. That bug was fixed in Server 2003 service pack 2 and the TSL is also 180 days in Server 2008.

RE: Hippa Compliance Checklist

Dave, We do a lot of IT work for Doctor offices and organizations connected to hospitals and such. We have a document they all had to sign saying that we are not responsible for identifying or resolving issues related to HIPAA compliance, because of these very issues. We make recommendations

Re: DC Offline

Depends on what your DC is made of. If it's a good aged Cheddar, than it can survive in a room temp crate for up to a month with only minor mold on the rind, which can be safely scraped off on receiving by the vendor. However, if you've crafted your DC out of a softer cheese, such as a Gouda or

RE: DC Offline

I'm sure I'm good now! Thanks Michael. From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:45 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: DC Offline The default tombstone lifetime is 60 days. Unless you changed it (not advisable) it is either that, or higher (

RE: DC Offline

The default tombstone lifetime is 60 days. Unless you changed it (not advisable) it is either that, or higher (don't ask - there was a bug that made it 180 for awhile). Regards, Michael B. Smith MCITP:SA,EMA/MCSE/Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Martin Blackstone [ma

DC Offline

I know we have discussed this before, but I probably didn't pay attention and now I need to know. How long can a DC remain offline before it goes sour? I have a need to build a small network then ship it off somewhere. It may end up staying in the crate for a few days as well, so let's say it coul

RE: Cannot RDC to server

KC try this from your system and see if it shows up. Nmap -sS -P0 -p 3389 -g 80 IP ADDRESS OF the SERVER If you don't see open, or you see closed or filtered then its either offline or access listed. I did the source port of 80 to get past most access lists, Z Edward E. Ziots

Re: Backup AC units

Yep. Since we've gone virtual our cooling needs have dropped considerably. The Office 12 supports 1.5 racks with 3 PE2900 hosts, SAN, NAS, 2U SQL server, 2U Citrix server, switches, a couple of PV220s, tape units and several misc 1 and 2U servers. Never goes above 80 deg. The Classic 10 suppor

RE: Backup AC units

I tell them I would be able to read their minds if their thoughts were comprehensible. I usually get the dog-high-pitched-noise look. Christopher J. Bosak Vector Company c. 847.603.4673 [EMAIL PROTECTED] "You need to install an RTFM Interface, due to an LBNC issue." - B.O.F.H. (Mer

Re: Backup AC units

Those are some pretty hardcore portable AC units! - Original Message - From: Sherry Abercrombie To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 4:19 PM Subject: Re: Backup AC units We have a portable AC unit for backup that is from ExtraCooler. www.extracooler.c

RE: Evaluating AV - read this new VIPRE review

Yeah, we're developing in that direction - optional. Stu From: Jason Morris [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:39 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Evaluating AV - read this new VIPRE review In Kaspersky you can choose whether

RE: Backup AC units

Hmmm.. these look pretty good. A little more BTU for the buck vs. the APC. Bob Fronk [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -Original Message- > From: Dennis Melahn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 4:36 PM > To: NT System Admin Issues > Subject: re: Backup AC units > > We have 2

RE: Evaluating AV - read this new VIPRE review

Yes, we are working on this full blast now. Since we already have working firewall code that runs on hundreds of thousands of systems, this is only a code integration issue, not new development. Having said that, it will still be months away. Warm regards, Stu

Re: Backup AC units

Those are only like 1 ton units. I'm curious, how much equipment are you keeping cool with one of those when you need to use it? James - Original Message - From: "Dennis Melahn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "NT System Admin Issues" Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 4:36 PM Subject: re: Back

RE: Backup AC units

You should be able to read my mind!! Don't your users expect that too? Bob Fronk [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: James Kerr [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 4:42 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Backup AC units Yeah none of those units are portable. you didn

Re: Backup AC units

Yeah none of those units are portable. you didnt say you needed it to be portable now did you :-P - Original Message - From: Bob Fronk To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 4:36 PM Subject: RE: Backup AC units "The air cooled InRow RP requires the use o

re: Backup AC units

We have 2 MovinCool units. An Office Pro 12 and a Clasic 10. Both with condenser plenums. The 10 I picked up used on ebay. Solid units. No trouble. Definitely not as sexy as the APC InRow SC units but a lot cheaper. Dennis ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog!

RE: Backup AC units

"The air cooled InRow RP requires the use of an APC remote air cooled condenser selected based on ambient temperature for proper heat rejection" Not really portable Bob Fronk [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: James Kerr [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 4:28 PM To: NT

Re: Backup AC units

Well these are a little more powerful then the 4000 and dont take up as much floor space. Run you about $5500. http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=338 They make some larger units as well http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=340 If its just for a emergency backup you coul

RE: Backup AC units

What model do you have? Bob Fronk [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Sherry Abercrombie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 4:20 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Backup AC units We have a portable AC unit for backup that is from ExtraCooler. www.extracooler.com I

RE: damaged NT backup

I've used this. The free version will repair and let you read / extract files. So far I've had no problems with it. http://www.msbackuprepair.com/ Christopher J. Bosak Vector Company c. 847.603.4673 [EMAIL PROTECTED] "You need to install an RTFM Interface, due to an LBNC issue." - B.O.

symantec enterprise (Reporting server on Win 2k8)

Does any have Symantec Enterprise 10.1 on a Win 2k8 platform? If so, how did you setup the reporting server successfully. I followed the informational response to setup CGI and ISAPI filters and still receive an error. I also enabled the Failed Request Tracing Rules and there is no information.

Re: Backup AC units

We have a portable AC unit for backup that is from ExtraCooler. www.extracooler.com It's on wheels and we have to open the double doors into the server room and hook this thing up. Takes 2 people and about 10-15 minutes to do. (The unit is extremely heavy). On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 3:14 PM, Bob

damaged NT backup

I have a .bkf file that has some folders/documents that corporate lawyers are asking to see. Can anyone recommend a decent product to help cleanup/restore files from this 80 gig file? I am looking at Advanced BKF Repair, by DataNumen for $150. Anyone use this or recommend something better? Tha

RE: Backup AC units

Yes, but I don't have room for a second Liebert and a ceiling mount is not an option due to building design issues. Bob Fronk [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: James Kerr [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 4:06 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Backup AC units

Re: Backup AC units

Well, thats a pretty small unit. It only cools 3.9kW maybe one rack of gear depending on how much you have on it, I think a full rack of servers can generate about 10kW of heat. You looking for a backup in case your Liebert units go down again? - Original Message - From: Bob Fronk

Backup AC units

I have had two Liebert units fail in the last month. Yesterday's failure caused 4 hours of downtime. I am looking for backup unit recommendations. I am looking at the APC ACPA4000, but I am not sure it is large enough for my main center. Opinions and experience from the list appreciated.

Re: Hippa Compliance Checklist

Agreed that is why I refuse to do that work. Jon On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 2:13 PM, Ziots, Edward <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > HIPAA compliance is a lot more than a checklist it's a process, and you > need to know what policies and procedures that the doctor has in place along > with the practice

Re: Major Vmware Bug Hits Today, BE advised.

We have a small infrastructure test lab of three systems that gets used to prototype/test things. We generally install updates there first. Normal patches it's a short test window but with the major updates, we wait a month before deplying. On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 11:50 AM, Sherry Abercrombie <[

RE: Cannot RDC to server

I could connect via telnet so that is good there is no firewall issue. I will reboot the server and see what happens. Thanks KC Carter System Administrator 302-734-1450 [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: KC Carter [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August

Re: Hippa Compliance Checklist

Dave, Please do your research and make sure you are protected. http://www.dwt.com/practc/hc_ecom/publications/HIPAAChecklist.htm Hope this helps, Bob Smith - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 11:00 AM Subject

Re: Major Vmware Bug Hits Today, BE advised.

Thanks EZ. We had already started patching our ESX servers, had 2 done so far, but have not seen this issue. Have stopped patching to wait for update which VMWare says will be released by noon PST tomorrow. On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 1:04 PM, Ziots, Edward <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > *http://

RE: Cannot RDC to server

I checked DNS and the entry is correct. I can not connect by IP address. Right now since this server is in a remote location the only access I have is via the drac. KC Carter System Administrator 302-734-1450 [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Kelsey, John [ma

RE: Cannot RDC to server

I had a similar issue, the problem was a bad DNS entry. Can you connect by IP address? *** John C. Kelsey DuBois Regional Medical Center (: 814.375.3073 *: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** -Original Mes

RE: Cannot RDC to server

Telnet 3389 If it connects, the port is open. Bob Fronk [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: KC Carter [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 2:29 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Cannot RDC to server I have a 2003 box that I can no longer RDC to. It was working fine

Re: How to setup HyperV RTM on Server 2008 core

>From what I've read, you need to install the beta first then update it to the final, there's not yet a way to install the final Hyper-V. The .msu file will update the installed Hyper-V setup to final. Bryan Garmon wrote: > I'm trying to get HyperV RTM up on a Server 2008 core machine and I'm stu

Cannot RDC to server

I have a 2003 box that I can no longer RDC to. It was working fine yesterday, eventvw looks clean, services are all running normally. The box has been rebooted recently and no programs have been loaded recently that may cause this. I do not have access to the routers but the only thing I could

RE: Hippa Compliance Checklist

HIPAA compliance is a lot more than a checklist it's a process, and you need to know what policies and procedures that the doctor has in place along with the practices of the partners that that doctor associates with. There are two major pieces of HIPAA you need to deal with the Privacy Sectio

Major Vmware Bug Hits Today, BE advised.

http://communities.vmware.com/thread/162377?tstart=0 Folks, there is a major bug with Vmware ESX 3.5i Update 2, if you have this read this thread on the work-around. Z Edward E. Ziots Network Engineer Lifespan Organization MCSE,MCSA,MCP,Security+,Network+,CCA Phone: 401-639-3505 ~ Finally, p

RE: VB script - add domain user/group to local group

Set obj = GetObject("WinNT://computername/LocalgroupName,group") Set new = GetObject("WinNT://domainname/samaccountname-of-group,group") obj.add(new) Set new = Nothing Set obj = Nothing Regards, Michael B. Smith MCITP:SA,EMA/MCSE/Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From:

How to setup HyperV RTM on Server 2008 core

I'm trying to get HyperV RTM up on a Server 2008 core machine and I'm stuck at the installation. I see I'm supposed to run "start /w ocsetup Microsoft-Hyper-V" to enable the Hyper-V role and then reboot, but won't that install the Beta version from the Server 2008 Install CD? I downloaded the RT

VB script - add domain user/group to local group

Hi Folks, Can someone post a script to add a domain group I created to a local PC's group? I've found several but am seeking "expert" options from the list as well. Tom Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and

Re: emaillists, semi-massive e-mails

Since your client is a non-profit you may want to read an article targeted towards non-profits about mass email vendors. The article is a year old so the pricing may have changed, but the basic tenets essentially remain the same. http://www.idealware.org/articles/fgt_email_newsletter_tools.php --

RE: Hippa Compliance Checklist

It's okay, you were not the first one. Christopher J. Bosak Vector Company c. 847.603.4673 [EMAIL PROTECTED] "You need to install an RTFM Interface, due to an LBNC issue." - B.O.F.H. (Merged 2 into 1) - Me -Original Message- From: Steve Kelsay [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, A

RE: Hippa Compliance Checklist

OK, Duh. Thanks! -Original Message- From: Damien Solodow [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 11:33 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Hippa Compliance Checklist Add an L to the beginning of the first word of UBNC. -Original Message- From: Steve Kelsa

RE: Hippa Compliance Checklist

Add an L to the beginning of the first word of UBNC. -Original Message- From: Steve Kelsay [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 11:31 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Hippa Compliance Checklist OK, I give what is an LBNC issue? I can Google a UBNC syndrome (

RE: Hippa Compliance Checklist

OK, I give what is an LBNC issue? I can Google a UBNC syndrome (User Brain Not Connected) but no LBNC. -Original Message- From: Christopher J. Bosak [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 11:26 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Hippa Compliance Checklist I act

RE: Hippa Compliance Checklist

Me too...and before that I had Netware 2, arcnet...what memories. -Original Message- From: Christopher J. Bosak [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 11:26 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Hippa Compliance Checklist I actually shuddered reading that last bit.

Re: Hippa Compliance Checklist

Yea -- to think that was how I got into this business -- I still have the flashbacks. Christopher J. Bosak wrote: I actually shuddered reading that last bit. Christopher J. Bosak Vector Company c. 847.603.4673 [EMAIL PROTECTED] "You need to install an RTFM Interface, due to an LBNC issue

RE: Hippa Compliance Checklist

I actually shuddered reading that last bit. Christopher J. Bosak Vector Company c. 847.603.4673 [EMAIL PROTECTED] "You need to install an RTFM Interface, due to an LBNC issue." - B.O.F.H. (Merged 2 into 1) - Me -Original Message- From: Matt Cross [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday,

Re: Hippa Compliance Checklist

Agreed doctors I have had to deal with are very adverse to spending. I have seen a couple last year still using Win 98 boxes. Glad I was just in for a visit not work. I have one right now wanting me to come fix a system with AOL on it attached to a DSL modem and no firewall/router. I hate to sa

Re: Hippa Compliance Checklist

Wow, willing to take on all of that liability as a Consultant? I would definitely sit down with a lawyer that understands HIPPA to see what can get you in trouble and not. You also have to consider what you are going to do if you discover HIPPA violations and the doctor's office does not want

RE: Hippa Compliance Checklist

First tip… it’s HIPAA. ☺ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 11:00 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Hippa Compliance Checklist Hi gang, I'm looking into branching into Hippa compliance a bit as an IT consultant. The basic idea is to walk int

Hippa Compliance Checklist

Hi gang, I'm looking into branching into Hippa compliance a bit as an IT consultant. The basic idea is to walk into a doctor's office, tell them what they have wrong, how to fix it, and implement. Does anyone have any experience in this? Can anyone point me in the right direction? Th

RE: leased email vs free

+1 (or is that 2?) Dave Lum - Systems Engineer [EMAIL PROTECTED] - (971)-222-1025 "..remember that, in the past, those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside" - JFK -Original Message- From: Martin Blackstone [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, A

RE: leased email vs free

I 100% concur. When I get email from "businesses" using Gmail, Hotmail, or AOL, I find myself questioning that business. Especially if the person is in any kind of technology role. Not that bad things don’t happen everywhere, but don’t come screaming to me when you are losing email, dropping me

RE: AP Recommendation

They are all deployed from a Cisco WLSE but its running just fine even after all of the APs go offline. The odd part is, I can connect to the console of one of the APs while it is down, cycle the interface and it still doesn't come back online. The only way to bring it back is to pull the power

RE: leased email vs free

Not having a business address of crappyfreemail.com or gmail.com or hotmail.com is worth way more than 6 bucks a month. Just for the impression it gives people. It is low rent. Also, some of those free services will have problems delivering to some corporate systems. Many SA's take the approach

RE: leased email vs free

$6/month would be worth it for "push" and reliable sync to multiple devices. But what sort of storage do you get for $6/month? Stuff like Gmail et al give you GBs for nothing directly out of your own pocket. Cheers Ken > -Original Message- > From: Dennis Melahn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: AP Recommendation

100 units - are these LWAPs? Do you have a controller somewhere that manages all these guys? If so, it's possible, your controller just went offline and killed the units in the process. Aaron Rohyans IT Coordinator, IDC-USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] 317.244.8307 (V) 317

RE: leased email vs free

If he uses pop all his email is on his pc, pc goes bang, then he is only as good as his last back up, leased solution gives him service levels, clustering, etc etc etc, oh yeah, and anti virus as well, potentially archiving, smart phone access, rpc/https, list is almost endless Clayton Doige IT

RE: AP Recommendation

No worries. We'll see what the TAC recommends today. Thanks! *** John C. Kelsey DuBois Regional Medical Center (: 814.375.3073 *: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** -Original Message- From:

leased email vs free

A friend is leaving the company to do his own thing. He asked me if he "should I lease exchange space($6/mo) or just use a POP/IMAP (free) solution?" I told him I would build him a box but he says he doesn't want to have to manage anything. What are the pros/cons to lease vs free? To me "PUSH"

Re: emaillists, semi-massive e-mails

Haven't worked with CC, but have had great experience with Emma (http://www.myemma.com/) - Original Message - From: "Micheal Espinola Jr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "NT System Admin Issues" Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 10:22 AM Subject: Re: emaillists, semi-massive e-mails Pleas

Re: AP Recommendation

MessageActually I don't. I was scurring around to find that for ya but I just don't have it. Sorry. - Original Message - From: Kelsey, John To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:36 AM Subject: RE: AP Recommendation Happen to remember which firmware you

RE: AP Recommendation

They were installed from a Cisco WLSE appliance v2.13 *** John C. Kelsey DuBois Regional Medical Center (: 814.375.3073 *: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** -Original Message- From: Chyka, Rob

RE: Evaluating AV - read this new VIPRE review

In Kaspersky you can choose whether to install the FW portion. I'm hoping that would be an option with Vipre as well, since I wouldn't install it on HQ computers behind all the firewalls but I would on a road warriors laptop. All manageable from the same dashboard. In an ideal world, that's what yo

RE: AP Recommendation

Do you have them installed with a WAP Controller? From: Kelsey, John [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:21 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: AP Recommendation I've got about 100 of them, and recently they all go offline at

RE: Evaluating AV - read this new VIPRE review

Man, everytime I see an AV solution try to do it all, it turns into a big pile of poo. Don't go Norton 360 on us, please! I am very happy without Firewall protection in my AV. From: Jason Morris [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:46

RE: AP Recommendation

Happen to remember which firmware you were on? and which one you went to? We're on 12.3(7)JA currently. *** John C. Kelsey DuBois Regional Medical Center (: 814.375.3073 *: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ***

Re: AP Recommendation

MessageI had some like that and a firmware or IOS update fixed them. - Original Message - From: Kelsey, John To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:21 AM Subject: RE: AP Recommendation I've got about 100 of them, and recently they all go offline at the

RE: AP Recommendation

I've got about 100 of them, and recently they all go offline at the same time and have to manually be power cycled to bring them back. TAC is stumped. =( *** John C. Kelsey DuBois Regional Medical Center (: 814.375.3073 *: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: Evaluating AV - read this new VIPRE review

Does anybody know when there will be a firewall product included in Vipre? I like the AV but we're looking to scrape out PCCillin too, not just our Trend. Jason From: Stu Sjouwerman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 5:22 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Evaluat

RE: Assigning printers

Thanks everyone. I'll probably do it with vbscript for now. 2008 is planned but not until I and my staff get more familiar on it. And no plans to move to Vista. I do like the print management console. One more thing: is there some sort of web page users can go to in order to see/install pr