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Sometimes when a few administrators logs on the the same server the server is maxed out all sessions. When this happens we need to log off the idle sessions, however we can also just connect to the server console session and log of the inactive sessions. to do so, go to start -> Run and…

In order to make the servers log of idle RDP session automaticity using group policy we need edit the group policy that the servers are using. Under the Local Computer Policy\Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Terminal Services\Sessions folder, the following settings can be made: • Set time limit for disconnected sessions • Set time limit for active…

Ever since I started using Exchange Shell I wanted to write a script that check the Exchange server mail queue using Exchange shell and auto refresh theresult So today I manged to get it done. All you need to do is run it from your PC. Save the script as .ps1 and change the server…

The C:windowsServicePackFiles Folder stores all the copies the service packs which are used by windows 2003 system for file version. The C:windowsServicePackFiles Folder stores all the copies the service packs which are used by windows 2003 system for file version.

When trying to replicate data between Domain Controllers you receive the above error message. Resolution: In order to resolve the issue there is need to reset the secure channels between the domain controllers and the PDC Emulator. Reset the secure channels from the domain controller that is NOT the PDC server. Stop and Disable the…

In a forest, there are at five FSMO roles that are assigned to one or more domain controllers. Schema Master Domain naming master Infrastructure Master Relative ID (RID) Master PDC Emulator More: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/324801

In ISA server console create a new server publishing rule from the firewall policy screen. Use the following steps to create the rule. In the Firewall Policy Screen go to: Tasks Click on the Create New Server Publishing Rule In the Wizard type the Rule Name and click next Type the Server IP address and…

To change the Remote Desktop port numbers follow the steps below: To change the Remote Desktop port numbers follow the steps below: 1. Start Registry Editor (start ->Run -> regedit). 2. Locate the registry subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESystemCurrentControlSetControlTerminalServerWinStationsRDP-TcpPortNumber 3. On the Edit menu, click Modify, and then click Decimal. 4. Type the new port number. 5. Close…

To prevent users from login to a specific domain controller follow the instruction below: To prevent users from login to a specific domain controller follow the instruction below: In the domain controller that you need to prevent users from login in to or validate their user name and password push or disable the Net Logon.…

Click Start > Control Panel > Administration Tools > Internet Information Services. Right click your website and select Properties. Uncheck “Enable Logging”

If IIS server is running out of space for no reason check the IIS log size. Log location: %SYSTEMROOT%System32LogFilesW3SVC

This KB will show you how to automate the Microsoft build in Backup software NTbackup using a script.   Script 1: This script use an existing pre configured job to backup to a tape drive: ntbackup backup [systemstate]”@C:path to jobjobname.bks” /g /p “LTO ultrium”   / p – “Tape drive name” /G – Override tape…