Server 2012 R2 Migration FRS to DFS
Are any of the migration documents still valid for server 2012?
View ArticleGiving error in File sharing
Hello,I am getting error while accessing a shared resource, please find the error "the network folder specified is currently mapped using a different username and password,, to connect a different...
View ArticleIs there a way to make DFS shares show up when browsing the network?
When computer is right-clicked and "map a network drive" is selected. When the browse for folder is selected, is there a way to make the DFS shares show up?It would be great if the domain showed up...
View ArticlePorts to be opened on Cisco firewall to print from DMZ to print server
Hi,I have a windows 2008 R2 server set up as a printer server and trying to allow clients in the DMZ to print across the Cisco Firewall. Seems like printer server is listening to TCP 515 for lpd and I...
View ArticleRecurring DFS event 5014
I have a 6 server replication mesh. all 6 servers are 2008 R2. i get recurring event 5014 between server 1 and server 2, yet server 1 and server 2 have no issues with servers 3,4,5, & 6. all data...
View ArticleClock for windows XP
Does anyone know why the clock wont hold the correct time when I start up it changes to a random time and date when I switch off and on
View ArticleStorage Space Thin provisioning & De-Duplication Results in Useless Trim and...
Hi all,So I've been playing around with the new storage spaces, de-duplication & thin provisioning features in Server 2012. So far I have to say the results have been confusing, frustrating and...
View ArticleAdd "System" to all folders without changing current settings.
SERVER 2003, 32-bit Due to a new backup program, requiring SYSTEM security to all folders being backed up, I need to make sure SYSTEM has full permission to all subfolders and files in the backup...
View ArticleFile disappears soon after its creation
Hi Friends,i have one shared folder which i recently created & given the required permission to users on it.its works fine for me & users as well & they used to store there files in it.but...
View ArticleFile Server Migration - For ORG A Forest to ORG B Forest ( Need to create and...
I have two forest With Trust works Fine .I have file server in ORG – A ( Forest ) with 2003 R2 StandardI have a File server in ORG - B ( Forest ) With Windows server 2012 ( New Server for Migration )I...
View ArticleProcedure to migrate workgroup server to domain?
Hi, One of my satellite offices has been working with a server 2008 file server as a workgroup. The administrator has created local accounts on the server for all of the users.We are about to embark...
View ArticleDFS File Hash Keeps Changing?
First some background:2 DFS Servers running Storage Server 2008 w/ SP2Both servers are in a replication group that replicates a folder in the namespace to both servers.The servers are in different AD...
View ArticleStorage Spaces 2012R2 not automatically rebuilding.
I have two clustered nodes accessing a shared Intel JBOD. In the JBOD I have 4 SSD's (200GB Each) and 8 HDD's (300GB Each). I created two virtual disks (CSV1, Mirror, Fixed provisioning, 1.25 TB). I...
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Strange System Shares appear on SOFS management page
Hi, my SOFS cluster is working perfectly fine, but Strange Shares keep appearing on the Server management page for the file and storage > shares section, it grows all the time and more shares...
View ArticleDetecting and Clearing SCSI reservations in Windows 2003 & 2008 servers
We are having issues with some of the Windows 2003 & 2008 servers with high SCSI reservations which is highlighted as a concern for the performance issues with the Storage array. Can someone...
View ArticleRemote File Sharing Options - Server 2012 Standard
Looking for an option for file sharing outside of the office, other than having to use VPN. I know there is directaccess in 2012 standard, however, our machines are Windows 7 pro and machines are only...
View ArticleServer 2012 R2 File Server Stops Responding to SMB Connections
Hi There,Massive shot in the dark here but I am struggling with a pretty major issue atm. We have a production file server that is hosted on the following:Dell MD 3220i -> iSCSI -> Server 2008...
View ArticleMy laptop won't extend disks.
When i tried to extend disk X to disk E from computer management, when i right clicked disk x extended volume was not bold i couldn't click it, please help.
View ArticleDFS trips often
HiI have a file server windows 2008 R2 having around 18 shared drives. In a domain controller, DFS is configured targeted these drives. At least once in a week users loose connection to access the DFS...
View ArticleCannot add new volume to Win2012R2 OS drive
I have two SAS raid-0 arrays on my workstation/test server. I usually keep data on array2 and OSs on array1.Array1 has 3 OS installations since I am testing a few things using win8, hyperv2012 and...
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