What is the best method of Migrating from sbs 2003 to sbs 2011?
I will be migrating a client very soon from SBS 2003 to SBS 2011. I have the MS article for this, but there are only 4 users and I was hoping there was a simpler method. You guys have any better or...
View ArticleHow to block websites or only allow specific websites for specific users
We have Windows Server 2003. I assume that is the same as Small Business Server 2003. I would like to figure out how to only allow a user to go on a specific site with their browser. I've googled and...
View ArticleIn SBS 2008, how can I restore a file for a user's redirected folder?
I assumed redirecting folders would allow me to protect users from themselves by backing up all of their documents when I back up the server. I have a user with a link on their desktop to a file that...
View ArticleHow can I cancel/stop current backup process in SBS 2003?
When I open Modify The Backup Schedule from SBS 2003 Server Manager/Backup, it gave me the message: (see attached pix)
View ArticleUsing SCCM to re-image PCs across a Domain Trust
Our organization was purchased by a much larger organization. For a variety of reasons, we have delayed merging our AD together, but now it is time for us to move forward.We have setup a domain trust...
View ArticleNew to Group Policy
Can y'all give me some pointers for where I can become more proficient in group policy?
View ArticleSage 50 HR Installation on DC
Hello Spiceheads! I work for a company with 3 IT staff, Me and the IT director have run into an issue installing sage 50 HR on our DC. We have tried GPO, customer installations with the install and...
View ArticleAliases and SPN's
Hey guys,I'm currently trying to move an existing file server to a new file server. My plan was to create an alias for any connections that still lookup the old server name. Now I understand there's a...
View ArticleRDS Server CPU Specifications - Faster clock or more cores?
Setting up a 2012R2 RDS server as a hyperV guest (it will be the only guest OS for now) RAM and Drive specs I understand well and have nailed down. What I am trying to determine is what is the best...
View ArticleFree software to stream music/movies from home server?
Hello everyone,Is anyone aware of free software to stream music and movies from my home server to other pc's/tablets, etc?Any recommendations?
View Articleupgrading windows server 2008 r2 standard to r2 enterprise
hi friends,I am upgrading windows server standard 2008 r2 to enterprise 2008 r2. I have purchased two windows server 2012 standard license through which i will use the downgrade rights to upgrade to...
View ArticleNetwork password change causes problems with TS app
Scenario: SBS 2003 AD environment (I know, I know) with a Server 2008 terminal server.Custom accounting-type package is installed on the terminal server.Network passwords expire every 40 days.Problem...
View ArticleChange folder permission in multiple folders (same name), different locations
Hi all,Here is the challenge. We have a windows server 2008 shared folder with the following folder structure:Customer info-Customer name (many customer folders)--Project name (many more project...
View ArticleWindows Server LEAF certificate expired
HiSBS Server 2011 Standard SP1I am getting LEAF certificate expired messagesRecently had another certificate expire that broke our email but we managed to fix that one.Tried...
View Articleusing group policy to set background picture
i have used GPO to set background picture of my client in a domain all the client background turns to back.
View ArticleAny way to check who has dumped a few GB of data on file server last night ?
We regularly get users who dump mountains of images / videos on our network. it's all work related but we are running out of disk space. It's a physical server running W2003.Is there an easy way to see...
View ArticleWindows Server Backup Error 12294
We're currently using Windows Server Backup (bleh) to primarily backup system state on our servers. We are taking a "full bare-metal backup" each night via WSB, which backs up to an attached USB...
View ArticleFind A Unknown Server
Greetings,I am in a bit of a jam with this one. Long story short, I have a Win2k3 that since I started here gets rebooted daily via a Remote Command from A Server Unknown.Does anyone know a way to...
View ArticleI'd like to rename a 2012 Server? Thoughts on Issues?
A consulting company (who I no longer use) built up a server, but didn't follow our naming convention and it's driving me nuts ever time I see it. I"d like to change it. The server is 2012, the only...
View ArticleWindows 2008 Server won't load secure sites in any browser.
My first question here so be gentle. I have a windows 2008 terminal server and as of yesterday I (and all other users) could not open any https sites in any browser under any account. (http sites...
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