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Windows Server 2008
Released in February 2008, Windows Server 2008 is a Microsoft operating system that shares the same code as Windows Vista. Ask questions about its features and system requirements here.
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What type of name resolution is required to install Active Directory on a windows server?
To install Active Directory on a Windows Server, a proper DNS (Domain Name System) name resolution is required. The server must have a DNS server configured, as Active Directory relies on DNS for locating domain controllers and other resources within the domain. It's essential that the server can resolve its own name and the names of other domain controllers in the environment. Additionally, the DNS zone for the domain should be properly set up to facilitate name resolution.
Which event logs contain events generated by the window server 2008 auditing policies?
In Windows Server 2008, events generated by auditing policies are primarily recorded in the Security event log. This log captures various security-related events, such as successful and failed login attempts, file access, and changes to user permissions. Additionally, system events related to auditing can also be found in the System event log. For detailed auditing configurations and results, administrators can use the Event Viewer to filter and analyze these logs effectively.
The general name for the minimize, maximize, and close buttons on the top right corner of a computer window is "window control buttons." These buttons allow users to manage the state of the application window, such as reducing it to the taskbar, enlarging it to fill the screen, or closing it entirely.
Which naming context contains forest-wide data about the physical topology of an active directory?
Schema
How many partitions can be active at any given point in time?
Ultimately, it can be limitless, but most hard drives will restrict you to 10. (being 0-9)
There are alternate methods used to create many more, but the more partitions you have, the more long term damage it can do to your hard drive. I wouldn't recommend doing more than 5 on a 500GB.
Which is the maximum amount of RAM supported by windows server 2008 R2 standard edition?
32-bit versions of Windows 2000 support up to 4 GB of RAM minus space used by devices in the address space on non-PAE capable systems. On PAE-capable systems, Windows 2000 can support, depending on the version, up to 64 GB of RAM.
How do you create a new application partition?
When you create an application directory partition, you are creating the first instance of this partition. You can create an application directory partition by using the create ncoption in the domain management menu of Ntdsutil. When creating an application directory partition using LDP or ADSI, provide a description in the description attribute of the domain DNS object that indicates the specific application that will use the partition. For example, if the application directory partition will be used to store data for a Microsoft accounting program, the description could be Microsoft accounting application. Ntdsutil does not facilitate the creation of a description. To create or delete an application directory partition 1. Open Command Prompt. 2. Type:
ntdsutil 3. At the ntdsutil command prompt, type:
domain management 4. At the domain management command prompt, do one of the following: · To create an application directory partition, type:
create ncApplicationDirectoryPartitionDomainControllerAnswer:
Start >> RUN>> CMD >> type there "NTDSUTIL" Press Enter Ntdsutil: domain management Press Enter Domain Management: Create NC dc=, dc=, dc=com <> Use the DnsCmd command to create an application directory partition. To do this, use the following syntax: DnsCmd ServerName /CreateDirectoryPartition FQDN of partition To create an application directory partition that is named CustomDNSPartition on a domain controller that is named DC-1, follow these steps: # Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK. # Type the following command, and then press ENTER:dnscmd DC-1 /createdirectorypartition CustomDNSPartition.contoso.com When the application directory partition has been successfully created, the following information appears: DNS Server DC-1 created directory partition: CustomDNSPartition.contoso.com Command completed successfully.
Configure an additional domain controller that is acting as a DNS server to host the new application directory partition that you created. To do this, use the following syntax with the DnsCmd command: DnsCmd ServerName /EnlistDirectoryPartition FQDN of partition To configure the example domain controller that is named DC-2 to host this custom application directory partition, follow these steps: # Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK. # Type the following command, and then press ENTER:dnscmd DC-2 /enlistdirectorypartition CustomDNSPartition.contoso.com The following information appears: DNS Server DC-2 enlisted directory partition: CustomDNSPartition.contoso.com Command completed successfully.
Not much information to start with, but this is a start that most people could do.
Start with the basics;
- boot in safemode and run a chkdsk from prompt
- run a virus scan
- if an application was installed before the hang, uninstall in safemode
- try a system restore to a date prior to the problem
- boot from CD and run a recovery
- restore from backup (if you backed up your system)
- if you have an image, revert back to it.
Personal Identifier Number (PIN)
The GLobal Catalogue has a reference to all objects within Active Directory. Its is know as GC
What are the five FSMO roles in Active Directory forest with one parent and two child domains?
There are five roles:
They are further classified in two
1. Forest Roles- Schema Master - As name suggests, the changes that are made while creation of any object in AD or changes in attributes will be made by single domain controller and then it will be replicated to another domain controllers that are present in your environment. There is no corruption of AD schema if all the domain controllers try to make changes. This is one of the very important roles in FSMO roles infrastructure.
- Domain Naming Master - This role is not used very often, only when you add/remove any domain controllers. This role ensures that there is a unique name of domain controllers in environment.
- Infrastructure Master - This role checks domain for changes to any objects. If any changes are found then it will replicate to another domain controller.
- RID Master - This role is responsible for making sure each security principle has a different identifier.
- PDC emulator - This role is responsible for Account policies such as client password changes and time synchronization in the domain
It depends on your setup. If this all of the computers are networked in a workgroup environment, then you need to have a locally stored profile on each computer that redirects to the master fileserver. The SAM will be the database in this case
If you have a domain environment, then just join all of the computers into the domain and they should be able to log on to any computer on the network.The AD will take care of security nad NTDS.DIT will be database in this case
yes and it is recommended that the roles should be seized and transferred to a healthy DC
They way to transfer is as follows
1. On any domain controller, click Start, click Run, type Ntdsutil in the Open box, and then click OK.
C:\WINDOWS>ntdsutil
ntdsutil:
1. Type roles, and then press ENTER.
ntdsutil: roles
fsmo maintenance:
Note: To see a list of available commands at any of the prompts in the Ntdsutil tool, type ?, and then press ENTER.
1. Type connections, and then press ENTER.
fsmo maintenance: connections
server connections:
1. Type connect to server <servername>, where <servername> is the name of the server you want to use, and then press ENTER.
server connections: connect to server server100
Binding to server100 ...
Connected to server100 using credentials of locally logged on user.
server connections:
1. At the server connections: prompt, type q, and then press ENTER again.
server connections: q
fsmo maintenance:
1. Type seize <role>, where <role> is the role you want to seize. For example, to seize the RID Master role, you would type seize rid master:
Options are:
Seize domain naming master
Seize infrastructure master
Seize PDC
Seize RID master
Seize schema master
1. You will receive a warning window asking if you want to perform the seize. Click on Yes.
fsmo maintenance: Seize infrastructure master
Attempting safe transfer of infrastructure FSMO before seizure.
ldap_modify_sW error 0x34(52 (Unavailable).
Ldap extended error message is 000020AF: SvcErr: DSID-03210300, problem 5002 (UNAVAILABLE)
, data 1722
Win32 error returned is 0x20af(The requested FSMO operation failed. The current FSMO holde
r could not be contacted.)
)
Depending on the error code this may indicate a connection,
ldap, or role transfer error.
Transfer of infrastructure FSMO failed, proceeding with seizure ...
Server "server100" knows about 5 roles
Schema - CN=NTDS Settings,CN=SERVER200,CN=Servers,CN=Default-First-Site-Name,CN=Sites,CN=Configuration,DC=dpetri,DC=net
Domain - CN=NTDS Settings,CN=SERVER100,CN=Servers,CN=Default-First-Site-Name,CN=Sites,CN=Configuration,DC=dpetri,DC=net
PDC - CN=NTDS Settings,CN=SERVER100,CN=Servers,CN=Default-First-Site-Name,CN=Sites,CN=Configuration,DC=dpetri,DC=net
RID - CN=NTDS Settings,CN=SERVER200,CN=Servers,CN=Default-First-Site-Name,CN=Sites,CN=Configuration,DC=dpetri,DC=net
Infrastructure - CN=NTDS Settings,CN=SERVER100,CN=Servers,CN=Default-First-Site-Name,CN=Sites,CN=Configuration,DC=dpetri,DC=net
fsmo maintenance:
Note: All five roles need to be in the forest. If the first domain controller is out of the forest then seize all roles. Determine which roles are to be on which remaining domain controllers so that all five roles are not on only one server.
1. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until you've seized all the required FSMO roles.
2. After you seize or transfer the roles, type q, and then press ENTER until you quit the Ntdsutil tool.
Note: Do not put the Infrastructure Master (IM) role on the same domain controller as the Global Catalog server. If the Infrastructure Master runs on a GC server it will stop updating object information because it does not contain any references to objects that it does not hold. This is because a GC server holds a partial replica of every object in the forest
How do you set up a desktop PC as a server?
if you have windows xp on your old computer just use remote desktop... then you dont have to spend any money...
(there is alot more to servers than just remote desktop)
Buy a server OS (the cheapest standard 'server 2008' starts at $999.00)
Format the HD in your comp
Install the new server OS
Download and install new drivers, might have to buy a few new parts because some parts werent designed to be used in servers. No big deal, can get whatever you need at newegg.com or your local PCWorld.
After about 2 - 3 hours of work you can enjoy your new server... :)
Which two tabs are contained in the Header and Footer dialog box in Power Point?
number of columns and number of rows.
How can you downgrade a computer running Windows Server 2008 to Windows Server 2003 R2?
Hi, You cannot downgrade an operating system. You will have to nuke the hard drive and reload from the beginning. This is a tough one to do because you have to back-up everything you want to keep and make sure you have all the drivers for everything in your computer. Let me know if you have any questions. -Nitin Answer: Answer:
1: What you will receive: One copy of the applicable Windows Server downgrade software and associated product key. 2: The Downgrade Media Kit is not a new license for Windows Server. It may only be run under a valid license per the terms of those license terms. For example, a copy of Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition may be run under a Windows Server 2008 license as permitted by the Downgrade rights described in that license. Check the applicable license terms for specific information regarding the rights for the license. 3: Transfer rights apply to the original license you purchased. 4: Only 1 downgrade media kit per license. 5: The terms of this offer may be changed at any time without notice including, without limitation, the expiration date. 6: There is a fee for this upgrade to cover materials, shipping, handling, and fulfillment overhead. The fee will vary depending on your location. The amount will be presented to you prior to final submission of your order. At that time, you will have the opportunity to opt out before final order submission. The fee is non-refundable. 7: OEM Customers: If you acquired your license with a new server from a server manufacturer, the downgrade software acquired through this program may not be supported by your OEM. Contact your server manufacturer for its support policy for running downgrade software on their server hardware.
Why is dns a requirement for active directory to work?
DNS is extremely important to all aspects of proper Active Directory operation. Any time a client makes a request for a domain service, it must find a domain controller to service that request, which is where DNS comes in to play.
There are two types of DNS queries: recursive and iterative.
When a DNS client requests DNS information, it uses a recursive query to do so.
In a recursive query, the DNS client sends its query to the first DNS server that it has been configured for in its TCP/IP configuration. It then sits and waits for the server to return an answer. If the server returns a positive response, the client will then go to the IP address returned by the server.
Why does Windows Server 2008 come in different versions?
Just as with consumer-oriented versions of Windows, Windows Server comes in several different varieties to accommodate features useful to different types of users. Large businesses are willing to pay dearly for operating systems that support dozens of processors and thousands of users, but a small business would be loathe to pay the same price when all they want is to run a small volume web server. By creating multiple versions with different feature sets, Microsoft is able to maximize their profits by gaining both types of customers.
What is the server used to run PHP in Windows?
One of the Windows Server operating systems.
PHP can be installed with Microsoft's IIS web server as an ISAPI filter, or you can install the WAMP server under Windows that contains the Apache web server, the PHP interpreter, and mySQL.
There are others as well, such as the Xitami web server, etc., that work equally well with PHP under windows.
Talk about all the AD-related roles in Windows Server 2008 R2?
Windows Server 2008 has five Active directory related roles. below are the list
1. Active Directory Domain Services (Identity): AD DS it provides the functionality of an identity and access (IDA) solution for enterprise networks. It also provides the mechanisms to support, manage, and configure resources in distribution network environments.
2. Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (Applications): AD LDS formerly known as Active directory application mode (ADAM), provides support for directory-enabled applications.
3. Active Directory Certificate Services (Trust): AD CS to set up a certificate authority for issuing digital certificates as a part of a public key infrastructure (PKI) that binds the identity of a person, device or service to corresponding private key. Certificates can be used to authenticate users and computers, provide web-based authentication, support smart card authentication, and support application, including secure wireless n/w, vpn, Ipsec, EFS, and more.
4. Active Directory Rights management Services (Integrity): AD RMS is an information-protection technology that enables you to implement persistent usage policy templates (for documents) that define allowed and unauthorized use whether online, offline, inside, or outside the firewall.
5. Active Directory Federation Services (Partnership): AD FS enable an organization to extend IDA across multiple platforms, including both window and non-windows environments, and to project identity and access rights across security boundaries to trusted partners.
domain local group
What are the differences between power user and administrator on Windows XP Pro?
Members of the Administrator group have total control over the computer and everything on it. The user named Administratoris the default account within this group. The domain account of each faculty or staff member with a Windows 2000 computer is part of the Administrator group on his or her computer. == * Create, modify, and access local user accounts * Install new hardware and software * Upgrade the operating system * Back up the system and files * Claim ownership of files that have become damaged * Do anything a Power User can ---- The Power User class can perform any task except for those reserved for Administators. They are allowed to carry out functions that will not directly affect the operating system or risk security. All domain accounts are part of the Power Users group on public Windows 2000 computers. == * Create local user accounts * Modify user accounts which they have created * Change user permissions on users, power users, and guests * Install and run applications that do not affect the operating system * Customize settings and resources on the Control Panel, such as Printers, Date/Time, and Power Options * Do anything a User can == * Access other users' data without permission * Delete or modify user accounts they did not create Members of the Administrator group have total control over the computer and everything on it. The user named Administrator is the default account within this group. The domain account of each faculty or staff member with a Windows 2000 computer is part of the Administrator group on his or her computer. == * Create, modify, and access local user accounts * Install new hardware and software * Upgrade the operating system * Back up the system and files * Claim ownership of files that have become damaged * Do anything a Power User can ---- The Power User class can perform any task except for those reserved for Administators. They are allowed to carry out functions that will not directly affect the operating system or risk security. All domain accounts are part of the Power Users group on public Windows 2000 computers. == * Create local user accounts * Modify user accounts which they have created * Change user permissions on users, power users, and guests * Install and run applications that do not affect the operating system * Customize settings and resources on the Control Panel, such as Printers, Date/Time, and Power Options * Do anything a User can == * Access other users' data without permission * Delete or modify user accounts they did not create
