Scheduling Tasks on a Windows Server

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 201 views

In a previous post, I explained an easy method for scheduling tasks on a Linux server using cron jobs. On a Windows server, there is a similar process that allows you to schedule programs to run at specified times. Task automation is a very important part of running a dedicated server because it minimizes the [...]

Determining FSMO Role Holders

Friday, October 9th, 2009 2,374 views

Windows 2000/2003 Active Directory domains utilize a Single Operation Master method called FSMO (Flexible Single Master Operation), as described in Understanding FSMO Roles in Active Directory. The five FSMO roles are: Schema master – Forest-wide and one per forest. Domain naming master – Forest-wide and one per forest. RID master – Domain-specific and one for [...]

Planning FSMO Roles in Active Directory

Friday, October 9th, 2009 3,122 views

Windows 2000/2003 Active Directory domains utilize a Single Operation Master method called FSMO (Flexible Single Master Operation), as described in Understanding FSMO Roles in Active Directory. In most cases an administrator can keep the FSMO role holders (all 5 of them) in the same spot (or actually, on the same DC) as has been configured [...]

How to transfer some or all of the FSMO Roles from one DC to another?

Friday, October 9th, 2009 1,266 views

Have you seen the Microsoft Active Directory 70-640 Training video by Train Signal? I highly recommend this course, as you will learn much more than you will from any book. It includes new iPod/MP3 versions of the course (when you are on the go) and Transcender practice tests to help you prepare for certification. The [...]

Diatec’s USB Multi-touch Pad for PC

Saturday, May 16th, 2009 197 views
Diatec’s USB Multi-touch Pad for PC

The Diatec SmartTrack Neo USB trackpad straight from Japan can now add this functionality to a desktop PC, and it couldbe arriving just in time for testing on Windows 7, the first MS’ OS with integrated multi-touch tricks. The mini-pad measures at 3″ by 1.8″, comes with 2 buttons, and supports most of the same [...]

Microsoft unveils new Health Data Aggregation Software

Saturday, May 16th, 2009 235 views
Microsoft unveils new Health Data Aggregation Software

Microsoft unveiled a new version of its software for aggregating health records that makes it easier for patients and doctors to share information electronically. The new release, Almaga Unified Intelligent System 2009, offers bi-directional integration with Microsoft’s HealthVault, an online repository where people can store and manage their health and wellness information, said Steve Shihadeh, [...]

Error 800: Unable to establish the VPN connection

Monday, April 27th, 2009 429 views

we have a similar problem here in our office, the VPN connection was working for 16 days now without any problems. Yesterday we did reboot the router, but we did not change anything and now the VPN connecion just stopped to work. I have to say we had the same problem before and then all [...]