msExchRequireAuthToSendTo attribute for the DL shows "not Set" instead of False
Strange situation.
Exchange 2010 SP1 on Server 2008 R2 ENT
We are trying to allow Outside emails to be delivered to certain DL In EMC we either unchecked "require that all senders are authenticated" or use exchange powershell to set this attribute to "false"
the issue = In active directory, the msExchRequireAuthToSendTo attribute for the DL shows "not Set" instead of False which causes mail not to be delivered. We then have to change this attribute to False in ADUC r. (Our exchange admins have no access to this in ADUC.) Any ideas why this is happening and the attribute is not showing Flase?
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Windows 8 Tutorial on desktop, and first boot
I watched this painful video here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4boTbv9_nU), and I could imagine some people will be this confused. Having a shortcut on the desktop, would mean there is always a way for user to learn new UI functions. Also during Windows install process, provide an optional step, to use this tutorial on first boot. Obviously have clear instructions in the physical manual as well. Advertising can be used to sell Windows 8, but also educate users.
Advertising can be used to sell Windows 8, but also educate users.
- Changed type Arthur XieModerator Wednesday, March 14, 2012 8:10 AM
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On the desktop add a shortcut. Built into Windows, preconfigured to show up until user deletes it .This shortcut would open a tutorial that takes over screen control, where interface elements, charms, switcher etc. would automatically slide out, and user is asked to participate in using the features.I watched this painful video here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4boTbv9_nU), and I could imagine some people will be this confused. Having a shortcut on the desktop, would mean there is always a way for user to learn new UI functions. Also during Windows install process, provide an optional step, to use this tutorial on first boot. Obviously have clear instructions in the physical manual as well. Advertising can be used to sell Windows 8, but also educate users.
Advertising can be used to sell Windows 8, but also educate users.
I also think this is a good idea. At least some kind of Welcome to Windows 8 Tour, or something similar, would be very useful. There's a lot of things in Windows 8 that is not so obvious for existing Windows users.
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Hi
Have you tried the Help and Support?
From the Start Screen, type help.
In the results, click Help and Support.
At the top of the window, select Browse Help link.
Ther is a long list of links there with tons of information about becomoing familiare with the new system.
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I don't in particular need help, just trying to think of a way to stop this situation:
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I don't in particular need help, just trying to think of a way to stop this situation:
Priceless! I love the last line at the end of the video.
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Hi
That was priceless. :)
I don't disagree with some kind of tutorial in a location where it would be hard to miss.
They are kicking around some ideas. One of the best that I have seen is to place a link on each type of the new components, such as the Start Screen or Desktop, named "What's this". Hovering over this link would show a description and include info about how navigate within that screen and return to where you came from. These could be deleted once they were no longer needed.
Any other ideas?
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Deployed offline though boot media as i got following error code 0x80070490
Hi everyone,
Thanks for support which you are provided earlier or whenever required to me. Now again having some issue regarding once i was tried to deplyed OS though SCCM as i got following error that mentioned below snapshot. I was running this machine on virtual pc. as far as i was tried to intalled software application that worked well.
Although I have been checked all ports and setting for SCCM but failed to rectify even did found correct logs file which has mentioned error.
Help us if you resolved earlier.
In case if you need any more clarification please let me know.
Regards
Md Ehteshamuddin KhanSCCM as i got following error code 0x80070005
- Changed type Nicholas Li Friday, December 7, 2012 5:29 AM
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Hi
Thanks for you reply and suggestion as you provided.
i have been resolved my query myself but i would be expected in future for the same.
Regards
Md Ehteshamuddin Khan
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SCCM Console Extensions 1.6 Released
SCCM Console Extensions 1.6 is available. Info and download at http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/direland/pages/sccm-console-extensions.aspx
SCCM Console Extensions adds custom right-click tools on collections and clients in the SCCM console. It can be installed on any machine that has the SCCM admin console installed and supports both x86 and x64 systems. Below is a list of functions the extensions provide...
Collections...
SCCM Client Actions on Collection-
Branch Distribution Point Maintenance Task
Discovery Data Collection Cycle
Hardware Inventory Cycle
Machine Policy Retrieval and Evaluation Cycle
Software Inventory Cycle
Software Metering Usage Report Cycle
Software Updates Deployment Evaluation Cycle
Software Updates Scan Cycle
Windows Installer Source List Update Cycle
SCCM Client Collection Tools-
Restart SMS Agent Host Service
Generate New SCCM GUID
Uninstall SCCM Client
SCCM Console Collection Tools-
Ping Collection
Wake On LAN
Systems...
SCCM Client Actions-
Branch Distribution Point Maintenance Task
Discovery Data Collection Cycle
Hardware Inventory Cycle
Machine Policy Retrieval and Evaluation Cycle
Software Inventory Cycle
Software Metering Usage Report Cycle
Software Updates Deployment Evaluation Cycle
Software Updates Scan Cycle
Windows Installer Source List Update Cycle
SCCM Client Tools-
Restart SMS Agent Host Service
Generate New SCCM GUID
Rerun Advertisement
Open Client Log Folder
Open Client Installation Log Folder
Uninstall SCCM Client
SCCM Console System Tools-
Manage Computer
Ping System
Wake On LAN
RDP to Console
System Info
Running Processes
View McAfee ePO Agent Log (optional)
Launch Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (optional)
Reboot System
Schedule Reboot
SCCM System Reports-
Computer Information
Client Status Detail
Add Remove Programs
Browser Helper Objects
Software Updates Compliance
Check it out!
Dan
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Do you know if this is using UDP 7 or 9 as it's WOL port? My WOL port is set to 7, per my network team and normal WOL through SCCM works fine, but using the console extenstions does not.
Thanks for such a great tool!!!!
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I cannot run the right click tool "Wake On LAN" in the Console Extensions successfully. It says "Wakeup sent to the following MACs for <PC Name> <MAC Address>". But my PC does not receive the WOL magic packet at port 7 or 9.
My SCCM 2007 has been configured with port 9 with Unicast mode. If I use Microsoft method to wake up PC (htat is, send an advertisement with Enable Wake On LAN), I can receive the WOL magic packet.
Has anyone used the "Wake On LAN" in the Console Extensions successfully? Does it use Unicast or Subnet-directed broadcasts?
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The current version still supports this. The tools moved here awhile back:
https://sites.google.com/site/configmgrextensions/
The extensions just leverage PSExec which you can download separately from Microsoft.
I hope that helps!
Nash Pherson, Senior Systems Consultant - http://www.nowmicro.com - http://myitforum.com/myitforumwp/author/npherson <-- If this post was helpful, please click "Vote as Helpful".
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Windows 8 Payment Method - No Paypal
I am using the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant to purchase and download Windows 8. At the payment method screen, I don't get a Paypal option. The only payment method listed there is through credit card. I don't have a credit card so I wanted to pay through paypal but I'm unable to do it. Any help is appreciated. BTW, I live in Qatar.
- Changed type Nicholas Li Thursday, November 8, 2012 7:28 AM
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Hi,
Regarding the payment issue, please contact Microsoft Support for help:
Microsoft Support
http://support.microsoft.com/get-support/windows/windows-8
Hope this helps.
Thanks.Nicholas Li
TechNet Community Support
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I am having the same issue. When I tried 3 days ago the paypal option was there and the currency is set to my country's. But to today paypal option is not there and also the currency is in USD.
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Worker role status is changing from stabilizing...stopping...ready
Hi All, I have a worker role that keeps changing the status from ready..stabilizing...stopping...ready.. from time to time.
This is happening only in the New Portal Silverlight UI but it doesn't happen in the old portal.
I'd like to know is it a service issue ? or the new portal is still in beta ?
As i know, if my service is throwing any exception, this will stop the service but never come back to ready state. but what's happening now is weired for me since the status is keep chaning and come back to ready state. and the worker role is fully functional.
any recommendations ? suggestion ?!
Thanks
Mostafa Arafa Elzoghbi
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Hi Mostafa,
I also have the same issue with a worker role.
Did you find a solutions?
greetings,
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How to disable Touch Functions in Windows 8 ?
Hi!
I have a problem with a windows 8 functionality that I can't disable. In fact, I have updated my Windows 7 computer to Windows 8. He doesn't have any touch-screen at all, but it seems that Windows 8 Touch functionalities are enabled (weird isn't it ?).
Any advise is welcome.
Ben
PS: Does installing Visual Studio 2012 (MSDNAA version) can have something to do with this ? (I know it has installed virtual hardware.) In that case I'll just uninstall it and get back to Visual Studio 2010.
- Edited by Zambunny Monday, November 19, 2012 5:33 PM
- Changed type Arthur Xie Wednesday, November 21, 2012 8:05 AM
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if the computer doesn't support touch controls then the OS will auto detect it. And what touch functionality seem to be enabled for you?
If you are referring to hot corners and charms bar ,then those are there by default and not only for touch enabled devices.
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See if this link can help you
http://mywindows8.org/how-to-disable-touch-screen-on-windows-8/
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See if this link can help you
*LINK*
Many thanks, but unfortunatly, there is no such option in the final release.
See this, third image on the right : http://www.tabletpccorner.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/capture009.png
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This is exactly what I want to do : http://superuser.com/questions/488322/permanently-remove-disable-touch-keyboard-in-windows-8-taskbar
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Sequencing Workstation Image - Should Microsoft Office be included?
It has always been best practise to include Microsoft Office on your sequencing image on the basis that many other apps are dependent on MS Office and will install differently if MS Office is present. In fact the MS Sequencing Guide for V4.6 has this as explicit advice. This then leads to one of the potential problems with enterprise adoption of APP-V, namely what happens if you deploy MS Office 2007 as part of a base workstation build, sequence several apps against it, and then subsequently want to upgrade to Office 2010. The implication of this is that you would then need to identify all of your APP-V Apps that were sequenced against Office 2007 and re-sequence them against Office 2010.
However I notice that in the new Microsoft sequencing guidelines for APP-V 5.0 the advice to incude Office on the sequencing image is no longer present. So my question is two-fold:-
- Is my original fear that an upgrade of Office has the implication that all APP-V Apps sequenced against the old Office version will need re-sequencing?
- Why has the advice to include Office on the sequencing image been dropped from the APP-V 5.0 sequencing guide. Is there a subtlety in the many APP-V 5.0 changes that mitigate this issue.
Any advice would be gratefully received......
- Changed type Aaron.ParkerModerator Wednesday, December 5, 2012 3:58 PM
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The problem with best practices is that if you ask 3 people what their best practices are, you'll get 4 different answers.
I've always recommended that Office not be part of the sequencing VM for the reason that you've outlined. I would only recommend adding Office, if you are sequencing an application that relies on Office functionality, otherwise leave it off.
I doubt that there is anything in App-V v5 that has caused a change in the recommendations, it's more likely to do with sequencing practices.
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This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or view of my employer, Microsoft, its employees, or other MVPs.
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Aarron's approach would be the best imho.
If you are using VM's however i would probably recommend creating a snapshot with office and a snapshot without. You can then switch betweeen the 2 depending on whether your application needs office or not.
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WIM Images
Hi there.
Can sonmeone please clear something up for me? I'm still learning so this maybe a little 'rookie' for some.
I have read somewhere that when you capture a WIM image, the HAL is disconnected, so effectively you could put any WIM image on any hardware. Is this true? If so are there any limitations?
I help run a business which looks after schools, we have around 36 on our books. In each school we map out just two images. A curriculum image, for pupils and teachers, and an admin image (which doesnt contain the curriculum sofware) for the admin/clerical staff. Up until now I have always built an image on each hardware type, then uploaded an image to the server. This new information tells me that i'm doing it wrong and I should just build two images for each site, then continually inject drivers to the WIM image as I come accross new hardware.
So lets say I have a curriculum image, with all the school software on. I then capture this up to the server using MDT2012. Later, the school buy a new laptop for a new teacher and it is a completely different model to the rest in school. If I deploy down my curriculum image and there are 3 or 4 drivers missing, I can simply mount the WIM using ImageX and inject the missing drivers, then from that point on I can image the same model laptop with having to chase drivers.
Have I understood this correct?
Regards JH
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If you are going to deploy Vista or newer you don't need to consider about HAL.
If you are using MDT you will create a image that is hardware independent.
You will instead import the different drivers and by "mdt rules" the right drivers will apply. There many diffrent approaches when it comes to handle drives in MDT.
Here is some good exemples: http://www.deployvista.com/Default.aspx?tabid=78&EntryID=132
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I concur with Henrik's answers. One thing to note though is that adding drivers to the image is counter-productive as it bloats the image and is not generally recommended. That's the point of Henrik saying the image should be hardware independent.
MDT is more than a simple imaging system like Ghost -- it's a deployment system. Thus, although the image is a part of the process, it in not the whole process. For drivers and other hardware specific software, MDT easily injects these into the process after the image has been deployed to the system. There are different ways of getting this done depending upon your environment, but it's all part of MDT. This goes for applications also. With MDT, you no longer have to think in terms of a monolithic, end-all, be-all image. MDT brings flexibility to the table and allows you to dynamically deploy things based upon the run-time conditions of the system including hardware, role, and location.
Jason | http://blog.configmgrftw.com
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Drop me an e-mail and I will send you a short guide on driver manamgent with screen shots.
firstlast AT hotmail dot com
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Email sent, thanks Amnon.
In each school there are, lets say a maximum of ten different machines, having deployed windows by disk to each machine over time (the hard way) I've yet to see any device that needs more that 5 drivers after a standard deployment.
So lets say there is a maximum of 50 drivers needed for each school in addition to what comes on the windows disk. WOuld that really 'bloat' the images that much? I think it'd be fine so if I can get them in, instead of having an image for each device. I would like to have just four for each site.
X86 - CURRICULUM IMAGE (with Drivers)
X64 - CURRICULUM IMAGE (with Drivers)
X86 - ADMIN IMAGE (with Drivers)
X64 - ADMIN IMAGE (with Drivers)
This is my aim. What would you suggest is the best method to achieve this goal?
Regards JH
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No one recommends or advocates having an image for each device.
Some people still swear by it, even in 2012 which is just incredible.
In regards to the original question - I'd also suggest opening up the MDT help file and following it though. MDT is extremely well documented and most people assume the help file won't be helpful so they don't bother looking, thankfully this just isnt the case and it will be able to explain both the theory and the practicalities of making images + drivers.
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"Some people still swear by it, even in 2012 which is just incredible."
Those folks are why IT gets a bad name and why I'll always have a job :-)
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"Some people still swear by it, even in 2012 which is just incredible."
Those folks are why IT gets a bad name and why I'll always have a job :-)
Well, I'm glad I'm headed in the right direction then. After what I read I knew I was doing it wrong. I simply dont have the time to spend on this that I would like to. I can squeeze in some time here and there in the 'real world' aside of meetings and I'm enjoying getting to grips with MDT. I started with MDT2010 but have never really delved deep enough into it to take advantage of its full features. I'm only applying its uses on a small scale in small environments so I probably wont need to use every feature. However I do I have a 3 server and 4 client test rig at home (vms) which I use to practice on. I have been pointed in the right direction so yes, I have some reading ahead of me.
Working in small schools with low budgets, a lot of the software isnt deployable. There are no silent install commands and some of the software doesnt have MSIs. Some we even have to hack the code to get it to work.
You say ideally you would have one vanilla image that would go to all equipment. Suppose you had quite old legacy equipment that couldnt take 64 bit. Is it possible have one task sequence that would 'automatically' select x64 or x86? That would be handy.
Regards JH
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"Some people still swear by it, even in 2012 which is just incredible."
Those folks are why IT gets a bad name and why I'll always have a job :-)
Well, I'm glad I'm headed in the right direction then. After what I read I knew I was doing it wrong. I simply dont have the time to spend on this that I would like to. I can squeeze in some time here and there in the 'real world' aside of meetings and I'm enjoying getting to grips with MDT. I started with MDT2010 but have never really delved deep enough into it to take advantage of its full features. I'm only applying its uses on a small scale in small environments so I probably wont need to use every feature. However I do I have a 3 server and 4 client test rig at home (vms) which I use to practice on. I have been pointed in the right direction so yes, I have some reading ahead of me.
Working in small schools with low budgets, a lot of the software isnt deployable. There are no silent install commands and some of the software doesnt have MSIs. Some we even have to hack the code to get it to work.
You say ideally you would have one vanilla image that would go to all equipment. Suppose you had quite old legacy equipment that couldnt take 64 bit. Is it possible have one task sequence that would 'automatically' select x64 or x86? Thats would be handy.
Regards JH
It is possible to have 1 sequence deploy multiple OS's of multiple architectures - it does mean some hacking though which given where you are with MDT right now I would not recommend. SCCM can handle it seamlessly, but not MDT.
Your best bet is to make/test 1 sequence and when it's all working, duplicate it for the other architecture.
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Thanks, I thought as much given the tests I have run previously. So it looks like I will be narrowing it down to just four images as mentioned in a previous post. Quite happy with that. Now to allocate some time to practice.
We mostly see Samsung and Toshiba equipment in schools so I'll have to see if I can find a driver download manger for these manufacturers as well to easily get hold of what I need since the document I have only talks about HP and Lenovo. The toshiba model range in particular is mind boggling.
Thanks everyone for the advice!
Regards JH
- Edited by _Jonnie Friday, December 7, 2012 11:46 AM
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To be clear, you do need separate images for x86 and x64. These could actually be contained in the same WIM (WIMs can contain multiple images), but they must be separate images.
Saving you time is the whole of automation but if you don't take advantage of the automation features, that are there for you, then well, you only have yourself to blame. It's like using that hand-held screwdriver for the screws you are putting in instead of unwrapping the power drill and learning how to use it because it will take some time to learn how to use the new power drill and charge it up. That's somewhat valid if you only have 5 screws, but if you have hundreds, thousands, or more screws, it makes no sense.
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MDT 2012 Format and Partion - Using Specific Size does not format correctly
- Edited by TechnologyFreak Friday, December 7, 2012 1:06 PM
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this is definiatley not an error, read below. Different software and devices read this information in many different ways.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megabyte
http://www.instantfundas.com/2007/08/1-gigabyte-is-not-equal-to-1024_22.html
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I believe the term is "working as intended" :)
Don't worry about it - it's correct the way it is.
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Loading data that comes in every second of every day
We are looking for something to help us load LARGE amount of data ... streaming in EVERY second. Is streamlight deisgned for this or do we need to look at another product. We use SSIS already for our data loads and would like to stay in the MS tools / SQL Server space.
Please advise
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To provide fast data insert operations, SQL Server ships with several of standard bulk load methods.
1. Integration Services Data Destinations – The method for performing bulk load from the Integration Services ETL tool.
2. BCP – The command line utility for performing bulk load.
3. BULK INSERT – The method for performing bulk load in Transact-SQL
4. INSERT ... SELECT – The method for performing bulk load in process with SQL Server from local queries or any OLE DB source. This method is only ailable as a minimally logged operation in SQL Server 2008.
5. SELECT INTO – The method for creating a new table containing the results of a query; utilizes bulk load optimizations.
For more information about the data loading performance: please see: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd425070(v=sql.100).aspx
Thanks,
Eileen
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Hi Richard,
How much data do you consider a large amount? You might be able to get away with having a SSIS package that runs in an infinite loop. If the job runs in an infinite loop, you can avoid all the start-up costs involved with running a SSIS package. Since there isn't any information on your environment, I have no idea if it will work for you, but it is the easy option since you are using SSIS already. If you have a test environment, I'd test it out and see if it falls behind. If you really need to cut the overhead of using SSIS, you might need to code it in .Net.
I haven't worked with StreamInsight, but my understanding is that it is used when loading data into a database is impractical. If you are attempting to load data into your database as quickly as possible without doing any processing on it, StreamInsight is probably not the solution you are looking for.
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DPMRA.exe error message on Windows 2003 Exchange server
We are receiving this following error message on our windows 2003 exchange server
DPMRA.exe-application error-
The exception unknown software exception 0xc0000417 occurred in the application at location 0x78589cf1.
Has anyone seen this error message before? if so, how do we resolve it?
- Changed type Yegor Startsev Friday, April 5, 2013 9:13 AM lack of activity
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Hi AnyR1,
What version of DPM are you using? 2010?
At the time of the backup verify the local application & system logs on the OS for leads since DPM will only interact with the already present architecture within the OS.
Best Regards
Robert Hedblom
MVP DPM
Check out my DPM blog @ http://robertanddpm.blogspot.com
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Hi AnyR1,
Do you still have problem with the Exchange backup? Please let us know within 7 days or this thread will be closed. Feel free to reopen the thread if the problem still persists.
Best Regards
Robert Hedblom
MVP DPM
Check out my DPM blog @ http://robertanddpm.blogspot.com
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Hi AmyR1,
Could you please post the logs of DPMRA located in the temp catalouge of the DPM agent installation located on your Exchange server and also please post information from the local windows logs.
Best Regards
Robert Hedblom
MVP DPM
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Delegation of Tasks
Hello,
I was wondering if it was within the featureset of exchange 2013 to be able to assign tasks to subordinates, in both web access, and other tools in mixed operating system environments. It's not too big of a deal if it's not possible through 3rd party or Non-windows applications if it's possible through OWA.
Thanks.
- Changed type Simon_WuMicrosoft contingent staff Friday, December 7, 2012 9:38 AM
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Hello,
Thank you for the feedback. You can also provide the suggestion via the following link:
https://connect.microsoft.com/
Thanks,
Simon Wu
TechNet Community Support
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Questions about Windows Server Essentials?
There are enough differences between Data Center/Standard and Essentials
that I'd strongly suggest if you've got questions about Essentials you post
them to the forum that is dedicated to Essentials:
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/winserveressentials/threads
Paul Adare
MVP - Forefront Identity Manager
http://www.identit.ca
As of next week, passwords will be entered in Morse code.
- Changed type Paul Adare Thursday, December 6, 2012 10:25 AM
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Hi Paul,
Thanks for the suggestion.
Cheers.
Jeremy Wu
TechNet Community Support
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Questions about Windows Server Essentials?
There are enough differences between Data Center/Standard and Essentials that I'd strongly suggest if you've got questions about Essentials you post them to the forum that is dedicated to Essentials:
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/winserveressentials/threads
Paul Adare
MVP - Forefront Identity Manager
http://www.identit.ca
This login session: $13.76, but for you: $11.88.
- Changed type Paul Adare Thursday, December 6, 2012 10:26 AM
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Hi Paul,
Thanks for your suggestion.
Cheers.
Jeremy Wu
TechNet Community Support
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Scheduled task would not run if not logged in, although fixed need to understand why?
Hi
Please could someone help shed some light. I have spent all day investigating a scheduled task failing, the platform is Server 2003 SP2, and we have a task that converts file types and creates files for our customer. During all day investigation/testing we seemed to have a situation where the task would complete successfully if we were logged on to the box at the time of running but fail half way through at a certain point if noone was logged on. We believe it was failing when trying to use a fileconverter program to convert a file format or trying to write the new file to the destination directory. We tested for several hours homing in on the issue with consistant results. everytime we logged out the process would fail and when we were logged in it would be successful.
We decided to try to create another scheduled task identical in everyway and run that to see if somehow the first one was corrupt, we did this and low and behold it worked, great we thought we've sussed it, so we then disabled the new task and reenabled the old one to confirm it was still corrupt but it worked also, now however many times we try the original task will not fail again.
This may sound like I now have no issue but it is very important I can explain the cause as it is part of a very high profile project, and no one will accept that I don't know why it wasn't working. Does anyone know what disabling and reenabling the original task may have done to resolve the issue considering nothing else was changed?
Thanks
Leon
- Changed type Santosh Bhandarkar Thursday, December 6, 2012 1:44 PM Question
- Changed type Boo_MonstersInc Thursday, December 13, 2012 6:57 AM
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Hello,
First, did you check the Scheduled Task error log when the task did fail ? What was the returned error message and code ? (Advanced, View Log in Scheduled Task window).
Regards
Julien
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Hi
Yes I did check this and it did not report anything, as far as the schecdular was concerned it was run. Additional logging in the program showed that it failed at a certain point. The task script creates a copy of an image file then calls a image converter program which converts the format of that image then the script copies the converted image to another directory. The log states that the image is not found in the new directory, so either the converter program did not run or it failed to copy, we were homing in on this until it just started working again.
Thanks
Leon
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How can I transfer purchased windows 8 apps to another account?
- Changed type Nicholas Li Friday, December 14, 2012 7:47 AM
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Not fully understand... IMHO license is bound to device (in "singular" case).
Rgds
Milos
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Hi,
Based on my understanding, this may not able to be achieved.
Please contact Microsoft Support for help:
http://support.microsoft.com/get-support/windows/windows-8/apps-windows-store
Thanks.
Nicholas Li
TechNet Community Support
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SharePoint running locally in a web server or use SharePoint Online in Office 365?
- Edited by Khem Oco Friday, December 7, 2012 2:35 AM
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Khem,
Can you describe a little more your need?
A usual solution is work with SharePoint Server (On Premise) and create a FBA authentication for external users.
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The easiest way to setup external sharing is with Office 365. It comes out-of-the-box. Read my blog posts about it:
http://www.jasperoosterveld.com/2012/08/sharepoint-online-2013-sharing-with.html
http://www.jasperoosterveld.com/2012/09/sharepoint-online-2013-sharing-with_7.html
Blog: www.jasperoosterveld.com Twitter: @SharePTJasper
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I Have a Question
Reading the notes contained within this site I am not exactly sure how best to phrase my question regarding the the issues I am currently, and have been experiencing, since the end of October with Windows 7 Home Premium. From the start; accessing the computer on October 27, 2012, it was more than obvious that changes to the system had occurred. Shortcuts were removed from the desktop. Files that I would certainly consider personal in nature, as they contained tax information, banking information, and many other documents similar in nature. It goes without saying that this issue was cause for concern and equally confusing. The particular file was not only password protected I also had additional security measures in place. The file had not only been accessed, it was also left open. This computer is my own, its also one I use exclusively, no other users. Additionally, I use very strong passwords and I have, or had anyway, various security measures in place. This statement is not meant to implying invincibility. I am very aware that any system is vulnerable. In an attempt to determine what had occurred, the one oddity really made little or no sense were numerous Wordpad files I had accumulated and they continue to up until this very day. This "hacker" or super "virus" is the most accommodating o I have ever heard of as is kind enough to leave notes behind detailing the many changes that had been made. Realizing the tone is sarcastic my issue is that from the onset the folks at Microsoft have assured me that they make no changes to systems, and they do not access systems without prior consent. I believe that I have and questioned every support area they have, regarding my issues. I have no idea how many calls I have made to this Organization and not anyone has made mention of the items I have read within this Community site. The bulk of support responses were either virus or hacked. Either certainly possible. Initially, it made sense but it continues to happen and I lose more access and control of my machine on almost a daily basis. Although I am listed as the Administrator whoever the "trustedintaller" is has "Full Control" of the machine. There are files and drives I cannot access, files I can't remove, there many areas where I can't save a file and, I have had programs completely removed and I am unable to add any?? The error I typically receive is that I am unable to access this drive, file and so on. And the one message I truly enjoy the most is the one that states that I unable add or remove a program, save to a file to a certain area,, access a certain area with first receiving Administrator approval. I have no idea where to even start with that one. Without question the one item that truly displeases me most and causes me great concern is the group of Administrative type programs that I would label as the type that run in the background. Task Manager, Services, Firewall, Component Services, there are others some I am unable view or access any more. I even took the liberty to remove a few. If you are the inquisitive type, hit the Start button and then at the bottom where it says "Search Programs and Files" enter one highlighted programs above. This is one area that I would be very interested to know if other folks have these same types programs running on there systems. If we were discussing a work environment these types programs or access restrictions would make perfect sense. The predominant issue(s), for myself anyway, is that its not clear what functionality of what the programs is. Without any clarification is extremely difficult to determine if they are gathering information, are they motoring activity, there are some that I have absolutely no idea why they are on the system. I have removed programs are or were that do not will not use, somehow that end-up back on the computer?? All I am really am looking is clarification. Additionally, not one of the Support Groups I have spoken with has mentioned or referenced has any of the items above or any of the items I have read one this site. I offered on many occasions to forward the Wordpad notes to perhaps make it easier to clarify if we are both looking at the same thing, not interested. I finally reinstalled Windows 7 taking back to day one I have lost a huge amount of information. I have backup but difficult to reinstall when I can not reinstall some programs. I Support folks have offered the $99 fix it deal, quite a few times, which I was not completely resistant to, other than I truly believe the access restrictions and the other issues I am experiencing are the result of program changes or adjustments Microsoft is making. Based on whats occurring and the lack response they have not convinced me that their updates or adjustments will correct the issues. And in the spirit of full disclosure I am an Internal Auditor by trade and have done so for 30+ years. Based on the lack any solid answers, absolutely no insight or direction is causes my reluctance to take them up on there offer. I even agreed with on individual who assured me that the issue, if were to comply their $99 offer, would be corrected. I agreed if they would also agree refund the monies in the event the continued or recurred. Apparently that's only a one way street. The machine is basically worthless at this point. I have high level of concern based what I am experiencing and I have a zero level of comfort regarding putting any personal information on this system. I am currently in process of changing operating system and this is a project that would most likely be done with this provided I could access my C:Drive and the E:Drive, which I partitioned based on direction from Microsoft, this was to aid in reprogramming process, but I did not move quick enough and now I am unable access C:, D: or E:. I can honestly say that reinstall would be complete by this point had I received any help Microsoft when I called last. And make that statement based on call made Tuesday evening. The two Support folks I spoke were great, very polite, no issues other than they needed to transfer me to another area. From that point I got Tech Support and do not remember the gentleman name, not relevant, I attempted to explain my issue which was and still is, needed to access the C:Drive but I blocked from doing so. Initially, I did not a service ticket number, that did not go well at all. I stated that based on the information the provide each time I call I should be easy to locate. (Name, Phone#, email). From there , based my request and lack of a ticket#, he made very clear that he was a Tech Support Professional and apparently I was not being receptive to extensive knowledge in that I was not was very clear on the issue I need assistance with, and the only way this was the $99 deal. The question I asked was "how do I access the C:Drive when the "trustedinstaller" has it setup as "access denied"???? That is all I needed and I would then have been able add the new software and I would be back in business. But the Professional reiterated to me that I have a virus and I need to pay the $99 to have this issue addressed. My statement to him was that if this is indeed a virus, it is the most sophisticated virus I have seen or heard of and its knowledge of Microsoft Programming is phenomena they hire the individual that wrote it. I also mentioned the Professional that there are TechNet Bulletins on their system that describe the issues I am experiencing almost verbatim. It's detailed in more than one. The response was the same, $99. No reason to go any further, for some reason I felt the need to mention to the Professional that my first stint in college was actually computer programming. It was COBOL, FORTRAN, DOS, not that same type of programming as this but I felt comfortable with the questions I had asked, it really seemed clear to me. His final response was if change your mind you call us and let us know you want to do. I assured him that there would be absolutely no more calls and that it was obvious I am wasting his time as well as my own and I have worked at this with Microsoft for over a moth and and I have gotten absolutely nowhere.
That's what brings me to this Community site for help. I would appreciate any insight, observations, similar issues any help at all. Even if that insight is that I am way off base and its an issue strictly related to my system. I wish I had had the foresight to visit this site sooner. Thank you in advance help with this, I do appreciate it- Edited by Carey FrischMVP Friday, December 7, 2012 6:31 PM Reduce length of title
- Changed type Cloud_TS Tuesday, December 18, 2012 1:48 AM duplicated
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Here you to:
Good post: http://members.shaw.ca/dts-l/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
Sorry to say so but few respondents would have the time to wade through a 1,600 word problem report that is totally unstructured.
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While this epic tale was difficult in the extreme to read due to being one huge gigantic clump of text (seriously dude, paragraphs...is it any wonder no one answered you), I mustered through the meat of it. While I have not had the displeasure of reading it all, I must say the symptoms you describe, in my opinion can ONLY be a result of a virus or a hack job, or both. Honestly I am leaning toward both. Some of this activity sounds like a virus but other stuff sounds like someone is out there messing with you personally.
Regardless of what you think about your security, I offer that it is not enough. Someone has either physical access to the PC and the passwords to it, or can get at it over an unsecured wireless area. Say all you want about how that's not possible, but the proof of the pudding is in the taste. And this pudding here is seriously spoiled.
I would get access to another PC, then DISCONNECT it from ANY network. No cables, no wireless, nothing. Pull the affected drive and slave it to this new system and grab any and all files you want to save and after passing them through a GOOD virus checker, store them on some unrelated media. Then wipe the screwed up drive, reinstall and start over.
And before you put any of those PCs back on any network, hie thee unto a good virus program and firewall and secure wireless.
And seriously, in all truth, you need to learn how to post better. 99% of the people who open this thread are going to look at that globule of verbage and instantly say TL;DR.
- Edited by Kamin of Ressik Thursday, December 6, 2012 7:36 PM
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Hi,
You have already posted the same in other Windows 7 forums. Please avoid cross posting.
Thanks.
Tracy Cai
TechNet Community Support
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Prerequisites getting ridiculous for roles and features
Maybe it's just me that thinks this, but what is with the crazy prerequisites for some roles in Windows Server 2012?
I want to keep my server fast, and so I try to keep things lean. The server I'm replacing was a DC, router and VPN access point, so tried to set this up the same way.
To route data and allow VPN access I went to install RRAS, but I have to include DirectAccess (completely pointless, as I don't have IPv6 internet connectivity). It needs IIS (no idea why, I do all admin via the console) and the Windows Internal Database. How can this possibly be justified?
I thought I'd install IPAM as on the DC is one of the most logical places in my mind to put it. It failed to install with the most unhelpful "server requires a reboot" message. Fast forward through 4 reboots and reattempts before I finally discovered it can't be run on a DC, leaving a broken Windows Internal Database install in its wake.
Is it just me that thinks some of these decisions are slightly mad? I'm considering scrapping the work I've done so far and going back to 2008R2.
~~ Graham
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