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We recently started having an issue with high utilization at certain times of day. We have remote users that come in from time to time and I suspect someone is doing things they shouldn't be. Up to this point we have only used bandwidth monitor tools that show graphs of usage by the hour, day and ...

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Can't seem to get one of our switches working. We moved out IT closet and bought a new cabinet but did not move all the cabling. So we have 2 available data jacks in the office so we plug a cable into the wall then to the switch. None of the ports we've used light up. Gigabit port doesn't light up ...

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I ended up just waiting it out, for some reason it just took DNS forever to update and be able to ping by name. I didn't change anything or do anything. Not sure why it took so long.

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This was resolved. After removing SEP for some reason the IPNAT services was on and blocking communication. Stopped the service and all is well.

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I'm at a complete loss yet again. Sharepoint 2003 on Windows 2003 server. Restarted the server and now that it is back up can't connect to our intranet, get unauthorized errors. Can't ping the server, can't RDP to server. But, from the server I can ping, get to the internet and everything seems ...

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Had a server crash that worked as secondary DNS and also hosted 2 hyper-v servers. Databases were saved by had to reinstall windows and apps then restore databases. One was our helpdesk and since the crash we can no longer access the site by help.mydoamin.com. We can see the site by IP.

I've ...

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We've been using a managed VPN services with Verizon on our network and it provides a portal to create users and manage permissions for them. I'm thinking I'd rather host it internally as we plan to move away from Verizon as an MPLS provider.

I know Server 2008 has a VPN role but was wondering if ...

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I have a few offices that seem to be having issues with connectivity. Is there a way I can actually monitor or test the ports on the cisco switches? I'm wondering if the switches are starting to go. They have not been replaced in may years. Many of them in basements with no network cabinets. This is ...

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I'm actually testing spiceworks and it seems to be ok. Ye lansweeper looks like it is not free. Is there a free version with limited features?

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I realize that Netbios is basically old technology so I'm wondering at what point can I, or should I phase it out. My concern is we still have a majority of Windows XP systems in our network and probably will for some time. If my understanding is correct I should keep Netbios in play.

Our network ...

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I would say negative to that. Running a PS3 media server myself tried streaming wirelessly and it's an epic failure. Too choppy. Tried 3 different wireless routers. Stick to wired for gaming and streaming.

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I'm looking for a tool that will give me a list of all workstations it scans and finds with the hardware/software report and also ability to telnet, remote restart and things like that. I've seen a variation of tools that do some of this but not all. There must be an all in one app for this ...

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I'm looking for best practice, easiest method to deploy more than one machine without having to manually configure each one.

I've configured 1 machine exactly as i'd like all of them to be. Now I need to know how to image this drive so that I can successfully deploy it to the other machines.

I'm ...

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That is really slow! LOL!

This is a bit confusing, so much information. So if I understand correctly before I transfer roles to the 2003 DC. Should I run adprep to get the network ready for the 2008 DC or can i transfer the roles to 2003 DC then run adprep on the 2003 DC?

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I should have mentioned this before and I'm not sure if this will be a problem. The 2003 machine we are trying to transfer the roles to is also hosting Exchange 2003. Will this be a problem? This is only temporary until the 2008 DC is in place.

And yes, we are running an HP DL 160 G6 for the DC ...

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The only items the DC handles you've listed is DHCP and DNS. Another server is in place that also handles DHCP and DNS so I believe i'm good there. I will review the link provided. Thanks for the input. The equipment is in and I hope to start the process this week. A little nervous as this will be a ...

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Looks like the 2000 Server holds all the FSMO roles. Both servers though have a check for global catalog server. So i'm guessing just using the change option will simplify moving the roles to the 2003 box. Then i can remove the 2000 box and add the 2008 server into place and move the roles from 2003?

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We have an old 2000 Server as a DC as well as a 2003 Server as a DC. We are replacing the 2000 Server with a 2008 server. I understand you can not move from 2000 to 2008.

I guess my question is how do I determine which is the primary DC, I believe the 2000 Server is but in AD it doesn't say, it ...

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With Verizon Fios coming into my house I was thinking what advantages would I have by running all fiber or at least some fiber to my PCs. I would like my media center to have a direct fiber connection as well as server and with that only leaves one other desktop so I might as well just run fiber to ...

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Highmark/Blue Shield billing. They upload and download information using Hyper Terminal. The actual patient software is Eclipse.

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Excellent suggestion with the raid setups. That is what I will work towards.

Yes, they use Hyper Terminal for medical billing. Why? I have no idea!

I'm still wondering if I should upgrade the switch though. I will keep the router as I agree none of these issues are internet based. What switches ...

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Thanks for the input. I figured the Router because of using Hyper Terminal by 3 users. I will see about possibly upgrading the hard drives and would a RAID 5 be okay using a 1tb external for backups?

Should I look into a better switch then I'm wondering. When it comes to daisy chaining, instead ...

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Currently using the Linksys WRT54G with Tomato Firmware. Netgear 24 Port Switch.

There is 1 Server which may be expanding to two or at an ESX host. 10 workstations and several network printers. The company has 2 applications that are heavily used with multiple logins using a client/server setups ...

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I am in the process of replacing about 20 computers with Windows 7 Professional. I have installed images before but i've never been responsible for actually creating them.

I would like to create the desktop and install the apps as needed on one machine and then image it so i can just run the image ...

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I had a program years ago that would allow me to plug in an IP address and it would give me detailed information about the IP Address location, ports running, O/S installed and other useful inventory information. I can't remember what it is called and can't seem to find anything that does this.

I ...

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As always excellent response. Our firewall/routers are maintained by an outside vendor. I will speak to them and see if we can do something to add another layer of security. I will look into the OpenDNS to configure our DC to add an additional layer. When checking the end users anti virus the ...

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In our office we use Symantec Endpoint Protection and it is updated but still does not protect any of our computers from Vista Anti Spyware 2010 or the other variants of this virus/trojan.

What protection is available that is stopping this from installing on systems?

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When you purchase product keys for an O/s with no Media, how do you obtain the Media?

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Login times seem to be normal speeds. No major delays at all. I can ping by IP and netbios name.

It's very odd because if I go into the Search Active Directory link I am able to browse all the computers on the domain. It's only If I follow My Network Places>Entire Network>Microsoft Windows Network ...

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Yes, sorry type-o. It is 10.10.10.252

And yes they are logging in to the domain.

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We have an MPLS private network here are some of the IP Settings:

Office 1 - DC/DNS Server 10.10.1.250
Office 2 - WINS Server 10.10.10.252

Office 3 - Router IP 10.10.4.1
Office 3 - Workstation IP settings:
IP Address: 10.10.4.29
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 10.10.4.1
DNS Servers: 10.10.1 ...

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Very strange problem. One of our locations does not see all network computers on the domain when using My Network Places/Entire Network/Microsoft Windows Network/DomainName.

Also when using My Network Places only our Domain shows up as accessible. No other workgroups show up. There are 3 other ...

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We managed the wireless and security for a fund raiser last summer and we used 3 Engenius APs and they worked very well. I apologize I do not recall the model numbers of the devices we had. The guy I was working with had used them at a few other sites and was familiar with them. He loves them.

I'd ...

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I have an OU called Staff. and for that OU I have a GPO that is configured for IE settings including home page.

2 users in this Staff OU want to have the ability to open up 2 sites by defualt.

I can't seem to find any way to creat another GPO to apply this to these 2 users.

Would I have to create ...

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Is it possible to block access to the desktop but allow file creation in one folder on the desktop?

I have removed access to the C: drive but don't want clutter on the desktop. I have created a folder that is placed on the desktop for all users to save files to.

This is a workroom computer that ...

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Unfortunately I can't get approval for a new Server. Response was "it has worked for years, why change it now?"

I will stay on top of this though because it's only a matter time before the maxed out users bring this system down.

We have Cisco 1800 series routers. This location also has our ...

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Just for a mental note Ye, for Cat6 to support 10G what would you consider a short run? 50ft or less? 100ft or less?

Thanks, you always offer great information!

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Exactly my thoughts! OUCH!

So I take it a 2003/2008 Terminal Server 15krpm scsi drives 8gb ram (enough?) would eliminate some of these issues.

Sharepoint and Primary DC and a better Terminal Server will 3Mb pipe still be enough to handle 25 to 30 users without slowing everything down?

I know the ...

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aside from 443 and 4125 which are for rww? and 25 the only other thing needed is 5900 for remote connection as a backup to rww. i occasionally use ftp but not often.

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Looks like standard ports:

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Cisco 2950 Switch

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To Netbios or Not to Netbios

Network Monitoring Tool

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Replacing 2000 Domain Controller

Fiber Optic Network

Small Business Router and Switch

Windows 7 imaging

IP Address Tracker Software

Anti Spyware 2010 and similar attacks

Windows 7 Media Download

XP Pro My Network Places

Group Policy Question

Group Policy for Windows 2003 Server