Help with unauthorised relay problem?
I have a server that is collapsing under the weight of unauthorised email
being relayed. I've followed the KB324958 guide, my server was not an open
relay but I have removed all the external authenticated access relay
settings, changed passwords etc but still the queues are filling up.
At the moment I'm still on the bit where I've configured the SMTP connector
to forward all mail to a smart connector so that I can flush the queues but
they are constantly filling up!
I'm wondering if I have a compromised account but have changed all the
passwords and having closed external access I don't know what else to do,
any advice gratefully received. Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 141020
DNS disabling its self
I am running a SBS w/ win 2000. It acts as my DC, DNS,
Exchange server and has AD. Everytime I reboot this
machine the dns does not start. Either I can turn dns to
manual and of course I would need to start it manually.
If I set the machine to automatic it will show up as
disabled after the reboot. I currently only have one dns
server running (my bad), but this really makes me
stressed to get the dns back up after a reboot. Any
suggestions as to why the dns keeps on disabling itself?
This may be unrelated, but I'll give it a go. The group
policy in the Active Directory displays an access denied
message everytime I try to open it, and I cannot create
any policies. Is there a way to reset the permissions on
this? And could this be related to my dns problems?
Thanks for any help!!
-Tia Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 141018
chat
I'm trying to enable instant messaging in a 2003 Small
Business Server. Can't quite find how to either enable or
connect through a client. Any help would be appreciated. Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 141002
MSN Messenger
Messenger will work on my win sbs server but will not work
on the workstations. Wondering if anyone has any ideas.
Thanks,
Allen Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140984
<< Security bulletins 03-048, 03-049, 03-050, 03-051 [three critical
[Reminder for those of you running HfnetchkLT. It normally takes
Shavlik a bit of time to test patches. They will research, update,
test, and publish new XML files for these patches (they aim to release
this data same business day as the patches are available) But dont'
expect your HFnetchkLT to find these patches right now. Check the
newsgroups at news.shavlik.com for a posting from Eric Schultze once
this process is complete]
Today Microsoft released the following Security Bulletins.
Note: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security and
http://www.microsoft.com/security are authoritative in all matters
concerning Microsoft Security Bulletins! ANY e-mail, web board or
newsgroup posting (including this one) should be verified by visiting
these sites for official information. Microsoft never sends security or
other updates as attachments. These updates must be downloaded from the
microsoft.com download center or Windows Update. See the individual
bulletins for details.
Because some malicious messages attempt to masquerade as official
Microsoft security notices, it is recommended that you physically type
the URLs into your web browser and not click on the hyperlinks provided.
Bulletins Summaries:
Windows -
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/winnov03.asp
Office -
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/offnov03.asp
Critical Bulletins:
MS03-048 - Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (824145)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-048.asp
MS03-049 - Buffer Overrun in the Workstation Service Could Allow Code
Execution (828749)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-049.asp
MS03-051 - Buffer Overrun in Microsoft FrontPage Server Extensions Could
Allow Code Execution (813360)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-051.asp
Important Bulletins:
MS03-050 - Vulnerability in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel Could
Allow Arbitrary Code to Run (831527)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-050.asp
In addition to the new bulletins above, the following Important bulletin
was re-released:
MS02-050 - Certificate Validation Flaw Could Enable Identity Spoofing
(Q329115)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletins/MS02-050.asp
This represents our regularly scheduled monthly bulletin release (second
Tuesday of each month). Please note that Microsoft may release bulletins
out side of this schedule if we determine the need to do so.
If you have any questions regarding the patch or its implementation
after reading the above listed bulletin you should contact Product
Support Services in the United States at 1-866-PCSafety
(1-866-727-2338). International customers should contact their local
subsidiary.
--
"Don't lose sight of security. Security is a state of being,
not a state of budget. He with the most firewalls still does
not win. Put down that honeypot and keep up to date on your
patches. Demand better security from vendors and hold them
responsible. Use what you have, and make sure you know how
to use it properly and effectively."
~Rain Forest Puppy
http://www.wiretrip.net/rfp/txt/evolution.txt Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140981
opening ports??
I have a paging program that I am trying to get to work on
my SBS2000 network. The software company states that I
need ports 80 and 444 open so the pages can connect to the
servers using WCTP and SNpp protocols. How would I do this
and how vulnerable would it make my network? Thanks in
advance.
Aaron Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140980
Attention: LES CONNER
Hi Les,
I was wondering if I use my last ERD (7/2003) if that would solve my
DNS/ICW issues and what potential problems it could cause. The server is
fully patched and I do that within 3-4 days of a patch being released. Any
thoughts? Thanks.
Marcia Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140979
Using SBS 2000 to manage inbound faxes
Issue is cannot get Fax Server to print on HP printer in
both legal and letter sizes, depending solely on the
inbound fax. Is this a SBS 2000 Fax Server setting? How
doe a regular fax machine determine what paper type is
coming in?
TIA Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140967
Advice
I currently hav Windows XP Pro. I'm running my own little
web server for a small business I have. I have received
interest from others that they would like me to host their
sites as well. The problem with XP Pro is that I can only
maintain one server in IIS and can not creat multiple
virtual servers for each client, at least that is what I'm
told.
Anyway, I am considering getting another computer and
loading one of the Microsoft server OS's. I don't think I
need Win Server 2003 Enterprise and after doing some
homework, I'm under the impression the Small Buisiness
Server 2003 is Win Server 2003 Standard with some business
additions. Is that correct? Is SBS 2003 well suited for
what I want to do or should I look into a different one?
Thanks! Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140927
iis - default ftp and web sites
Hi! This is probably a stupid question, but if we don't host a FTP site or
our own web site, do we need the default sites for ftp and web setup in IIS?
Marcia Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140924
POP3 Connector
am running SBS2000 and using the POP3 connector for Exchange. Not all of
my email accounts set up at the ISP go to the Exchange server in the end,
some individuals never connect to the server and use Outlook Express only.
However when someone connected to the Exchange server send an email to
someone within the company that is not connected to the Exchange Server they
receive an delivery failure notice from the Exchange server that that email
account doesn't exist. It is as if the Exchange sever never sends the email
past itself to the external mail server at the isp.
George Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140922
What is the best way to move SBS2K to a new server?
I am trying to replace the current server with a new one.
What is the best way of doing this without reloading all
the programs,SBS 2K and users accounts.
I am thinking about doing a tape restore or using Norton
Ghost.
If anyone have any idea's or experience in this I would
appreciate it. Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140914
New Installation problem
I have been given the job of creating a new installation
of SBS 2000. New to this as all our previous server are
Novell based.
The server is new, and the installation has been done as
default throughout. Everything works except web access
from either the server or the client.
We have a ADSL router plugged directly in the 2nd NIC
(external) card. The ISA has been installed as default,
and the settings for the 2 network cards are:
Internal:
IP Address 192.168.16.2
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway blank
External:
IP Address: 192.168.0.254
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway 192.168.16.2
The 192.168.0.254 is the IP address of the ADSL router.
The configuration of the client network card is
IP 192.168.16.10
Subnet 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway 192.168.16.2.
I know there is a stupid mistake somewhere, but I am out
of my depth. I can ping the internal netword card on the
server, but it timesout on the external one. If I try to
connect to the web on the client PC it gets a DNS lookup
failure message.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140913
Internal network falls when VPN setup
Hi, We have SBS2K two NICs 1 router. The system has been
running since May 2003without to many problems. I have
recently been trying to allow VPN access into the server
for some users to get emails etc. I followed the guide on
SBS2000.info and caused big problems, clients couldn't log
on internally and WINS stopped running on the server.
Email was coming in but not going out. I put everything
back how it was (I think) and then tried again but caused
the same problems again. I'm obviously missing something
but can't see what, any ideas?
Thanks.
Keith Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140911
Access contacts from public folders offline
I have a public folder created to store all my Client
Contact records. I connect to my server remotely with a
dial up AOL account and then establish a VPN connection.
Once connected, I then start Outlook to check my e-mail
which I have setup as an IMAP mail account. I see the
public folder where my client contacts reside and I have
selected it for synchronization. However, I cannot
figure out how to actually access these contacts via my
address book. I would like to address new e-mails to
these recipients. Perhaps this is not possible when
using an IMAP account?
Thanks,
Don Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140905
Reordering Printer Jobs
i have a question, we would like to allow people to change the order in
which print jobs are printed. is this possible?
cheers in advance !
Paul
this is on windows xp machines, connected to a SBS2000 server. Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140901
network problem between SBS and NT4
Hell
From W i'm not able to use OUtlook and when i try to create a shortcut to a workstation of W from the server of H it's imposible. But all ping from W to H are ok even the router and the mapping of a drive also
Any idea of the problem
By the way if i took favorite network, all network, Microsoft network i could see the domain xxx but not what are inside error message 'list of server from tis group not available
In advance thanks a lo Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140891
Tape drive Failure
if a tape drive fails and i am unable to backup or restore
data, what other failsafe options do I have. Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140888
Shared Fax in SBS 2003 basic, Sharepoint?
I am having trouble getting a couple of issues resolved
for sbs 2003. Does it have the fax sharing that 2000 has?
5 cals come with the program do you still have to buy 5 at
a time over that number? And can anyone share a resource
that will explain what sharepoint can do for a client.
Most that I can find is in marketing language that is not
clear on what advantage it can be for a regular company of
10 or less users.
Thanks
Bob Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140886
problem with norton winfax pro and modem sharing service
hi
I configured on an xp client a shared modem (us robotics faxmodem 56k) on
COM3, and then I installed winfax pro 10.2 on the same machine.
Even if winfax can use the shared modem, every fax that I send I receive an
error from winfax on the xp box "unable to send data to modem. Try shut
down"; the fax is anyway sent correctly.
Have you ever encountered this kind of error???
thnx in advance Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140883
OT: Offline folder synchronization & molasses...
Hello Again:
If you read the other post, you know I had a laptop tank with multiple
injuries. I was in a pinch so I purchased a new one. It's a beautiful
machine with one glaring issue that I haven't been able to rectify.
Offline folder synchronization is SLOW. (and I mean SLOOOOOOOOOOW). If I
manually copy files to and from the unit the transfer rate is 'normal'. But
if I try to use synchronization that same transfer will take 10 to 20 times
longer. I've used offline synchronization with other units with no problems
at all.
A couple of points of interest - the transfer is slow even if I engage file
synchronization from another machine - it will work fine between any two
machines as long as the machine IS NOT the new laptop.
Also, the machine is equipped with built in wireless and 100/bt. No matter
which system is currently in use the transfer rate is abysmal.
Thanks in advance for any tips.
j* Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140882
OT: Replacing laptop OS sans floppy, sans CD-rom...
Hola All:
A series of events rendered a laptop useless. The OS (xp pro) would not boot
in any mode (not even command prompt). There's no floppy on the unit and the
internal CD/ROM is also dead.
I was able to remove the HD safely and am transferring all of the data
(using one of those external USB2.0 HD housings).
I have no images of the HD but I do have the manufacturers original CD's.
What's the most expedient method of getting a usable OS back on to the HD?
Thanks for any suggestions.
j* Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140881
SBS 2000 migration to separate Windows 2000 & Exchange 2000
Hi All,
I have a machine running Small Business Server 2000 and I am now running it
with almost 70 users, needless to say I am getting licensing error messages
and I need to migrate to running a separate Windows 2000 Server operating
system with Exchange 2000 (+ other bits if I want them). Now I have
purchased my SBS 2000 migration kit that gives me the license for the base
product and 5 CALs. I have also purchased 9 lots of the CAL migration packs
so that I am now licensed for 50 users. I have also purchased 15 extra
Windows 2000 server and Exchange 2000 CALs so that I am licensed for up to
65 users. So I am ready to do the migration.
Now I have a brand new server and I have already installed Windows 2000
server onto it but I have not yet added it into the current Active Directory
structure. I have not yet installed Exchange 2000 as this has to go after
the server has become a domain controller. Here is what I understand about
what is required to migrate users from the SBS 2000 server to the new domain
controller.
- Add the new Windows 2000 server into the Active Directory.
- Install Microsoft Exchange 2000 and configure as an additional Exchange
server under the same domain.
- Run the Migration Wizard on the SBS 2000 server and choose to move all
mailboxes and public folders to the new Exchange 2000 server.
- Once complete move all users under Active Directory to the new server.
Now is this correct? and if so are there any issues I should be aware of?
What needs to be done to the SBS 2000 server to demote it and remove the
Exchange server from Active Directory? I am sure that there are other
things to be done but I would appreciate some guidance on this.
Hope you can help!
Many Thanks
Ant Snape Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140878
Too Much Traffic
I noticed today that by 11am our ISP said we had downloaded 230mb data. I
found this because it was a slow adsl connection... I'm in no doubt that
there has been heavy traffic somewhere. They say we've been doing it off
and on for a week. Goodbye $150.00
All our ports are shut to the outside if you scan with say sygate or grc.
Up todate NAV corporate finds nothing anywhere. I did an online av and
trojan scan from Symantec, also clean.
All systems are patched up todate and have had the baseline security and the
lockdown wizard applied.
In the ISA logs I can't find the traffic. I get may be 20 or 30 megs a day
total in and out, which is what I would expect. I am looking in the right
places, I can see the NAV corporate sigs coming in.
Our Dlink 504 router had the remote access turned off. Can anyone suggest
where else I should look for the trouble?
We've had this router about a week... could I have done something idiotic
that would be letting someone direct something through the router?
I should add that exchange is not an open relay; set up as per
msexchange.org, and will not relay in a telnet session. Plus by now I would
be deluged with complaints from the ISP if a gig of open relay had gone
through :-)
I'd be glad of any assistance.
Andrew Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140874
Terminal Services over ADSL
Hi,
I am looking at a company where there are 4 different locations/sites (soon
to be 5).
There are currently 74 users, 35 on the main, 20 on the secondary, 10 on
another, 12 on another and the new site will have 8 to begin with.
They have a lot of applications where they need to make sure that the info
is the same no matter which site they go to!!
Is it feasible to put in Terminal services on the main site and have all the
other users connect this way??
Will it work efficiently over and ADSL line or will I need to look at
putting in various leased lines??
Is there a more efficient way to do this to make sure that downtime is
minimised and the clients see the same data regardless of which site they
have to work from??
Would it be more efficient to put in Backoffice throughout (as they are
using exchange etc) and have some kind of file/data replication??
TIA
Terry Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140871
Exchange Crash
Hi all
Our SBS2000 server has gone mad and the exchange services
will not start and I am unable to get them to start. I
have tried service packs and hotfixes but no response and
it now all looks doomed! Is there any way of retriving
the mailboxes from the server?? is it a particular file
that stores all the mail data??
Is the file in program files/exchsrvr/mdbdata/priv1.edb
got anything to do with the mailboxes??
Please tell me it is and it's recoverable??
Mark Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140870
Another VPN Problem!!
Hi all
We use SBS2000 and are trying to connect a remote office
in London. They have a DSL connection in there Network.
I have configured RRAS and have tested the VPN using my
own dial-up ISP and it works fine but the guys in London
keep getting errors 619 & 721. The only difference
between them and me is that they are on a network with a
static IP address and gateway. Is there some more
configuring that I have to do??
Help!!
thanks in advance
Mark Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140869
disable SSL
QUESTION : HOW DO I TURN SSL OFF-- Please see error
messages below
The message could not be sent because one of the
recipients was rejected by the server.
The rejected e-mail address was 'marrast@marrast.com'.
Subject 'sent monday 2AM',
Account: 'gemsss.com', Server: 'gemsss.com', Protocol:
SMTP,
Server Response: '550 Unable to relay for
marrast@marrast.com', Port: 25, Secure(SSL):
No, Server Error: 550, Error Number: 0x800CCC79
The connection to the server has failed.
Account: 'gemsss.com', Server: 'gemsss.com',
Protocol: POP3, Port: 110, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error:
10060, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140867
SBS 2000 desktop faxing service with V92 modem
Hello All
I have a Windows 2000 server SP1 (Actualy SBS 2000). I have always used v90 modems up until recently. I have never had an issue with the SBS 2000 desktop faxing service (Networked). Now I am using V.92 modems and I can not get the fax modem to send faxes. I am always getting fatal error and never get past the handshake. I beleive the issue is accross all v92 modems and the implimentation of quick connect which shortens the handshake time. I put a 33.6 modem or V90 on the same server, all works fine. These days all I have is V92 and I can not get any of the modems to work. I am trying init strings and even tried turning data compression and error correction off. I tried 33.6 and standard 56 k driver and init at&fx3+msv90dt but nothing seems to work
Any ideas ? Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140863
Trend 'out-of-date' warnings, CSM suite
Got Trend CSM suite set to update hourly, and to send mail alerts on
problems.
Got a mail saying that there had been an update, then next two nights got an
email saying "
"Virus pattern files saved on server YOURSERVER is out-of-date."
Any one else getting this? Has happened on all our servers.
All components are newish (SProt = 5.56; ScanMail - 6.1; OSCE = 5.5) Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140862
Any probs Trend ScanMail 6.2?
Anyone had any problems updating ScanMail component from 6.1 to 6.2 (now
available on Trend site, new features)?
Thanks Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140860
HELP.......VPN problem
I bought 2 VPN routers (Linksys)to join 2 sites, VPN
tunnel was built successfully between these 2 routers.
One end is connecting SBS2000 Ext. NIC, the other end is
connecting to W2K Server Ext NIC. Unfortunately, I cannot
access to those servers data...... what should I do??
pls help Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140857
Netlogon error
This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
------=_NextPart_000_000A_01C3A839.24DECF90
Content-Type: text/plain;
charset="Windows-1252"
Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
I had to reformat and re-install my SBS 2000 and following that I am =
getting the following Netlogon error for a few computers on my network:
Event Type: Error
Event Source: NETLOGON
Event Category: None
Event ID: 5513
Date: 10/11/2003
Time: 20:12:12
User: N/A
Computer: SERVER
Description:
The computer V5 tried to connect to the server \\SERVER using the =
trust relationship established by the DOMAIN domain. However, the =
computer lost the correct security identifier (SID) when the domain was =
reconfigured. Reestablish the trust relationship.=20
How do I re-establish the trust relationship? Shall be grateful if =
someone can guide me on this.=20
Rajiv Khandelwal
------------------------------------
www.vardaan.net
------=_NextPart_000_000A_01C3A839.24DECF90
Content-Type: text/html;
charset="Windows-1252"
Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN">
<HTML><HEAD>
<META http-equiv=3DContent-Type content=3D"text/html; =
charset=3Dwindows-1252"><BASE=20
href=3D"file://C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft =
Shared\Stationery\">
<STYLE>BODY {
BACKGROUND-POSITION: left top; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #000000; =
BACKGROUND-REPEAT: no-repeat; FONT-FAMILY: Arial
}
</STYLE>
<META content=3D"MSHTML 6.00.2800.1264" name=3DGENERATOR></HEAD>
<BODY bgColor=3D#ffffff>
<DIV>I had to reformat and re-install my SBS 2000 and following that I =
am=20
getting the following Netlogon error for a few computers on my =
network:</DIV>
<BLOCKQUOTE dir=3Dltr style=3D"MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">
<DIV>Event Type: Error<BR>Event Source: NETLOGON<BR>Event=20
Category: None<BR>Event=20
=
ID: 5513<BR>Date: 10/11/2003<BR>Time: 20:12:12=
<BR>User: N/A<BR>Computer: SERVER<BR>Description:<BR>The =
computer V5 tried to connect to the server <A=20
href=3D"file://\\SERVER">\\SERVER</A> using the trust relationship =
established=20
by the DOMAIN domain. However, the computer lost the correct security=20
identifier (SID) when the domain was reconfigured. Reestablish the =
trust=20
relationship. </DIV></BLOCKQUOTE>
<DIV>How do I re-establish the trust relationship? Shall be grateful if =
someone=20
can guide me on this. <BR><BR>Rajiv=20
Khandelwal<BR>------------------------------------<BR><A=20
href=3D"http://www.vardaan.net">www.vardaan.net</A></DIV></BODY></HTML>
------=_NextPart_000_000A_01C3A839.24DECF90-- Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140846
Email blocked
A user has had an email message returned with the following explanation:
Hi. This is the qmail-send program at gizmo02bw.email.bigpond.com.
I'm afraid I wasn't able to deliver your message to the following addresses.
This is a permanent error; I've given up. Sorry it didn't work out.
<username@domain.com.au>:
Connected to x.x.x.x but sender was rejected.
Remote host said: x.x.x.x Defined SPAM source: bl.spamcop.net
What does this mean ?
Thanks Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140842
RAID Configuration
Hi all,
I have a dell SBS 2000 server that has a raid configuration
the primary partition is 12gb, they have run oout of space
and i'd like to upgrade the disks.
Can i use a third party disk image utility such as ghost
to clone the drive? i think they are ide drives so
ghosting should not be a problem.
I have no experience with raid and am not sure of the
effects of doing this. I have read that you can possible
extend the partition but the other 2 are getting pretty
full as well.
AM i on the right track or way off the m,ark
Thanks
Leo Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140841
Network Broadcasts when TS Present
A week or so ago I needed to broadcast a reminder message to about 40 users.
Following suggestions made to me through this NG, I created a batch file
with a NET SEND commend, and used Scheduler to send it at the desired time.
Worked fine - except this particular client's LAN runs a separate
application Terminal Server. Users complained that it takes 15-20 clicks to
clear their screens of the broadcast message! Any work-arounds here?
(All PCs XP Pro, Office XP Pro on the TS.)
TIA,
Norm Hughes Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140840
Problem with Password Changes
For some reason, some users on my SBS 2K network have been having problems
changing their passwords. I have one user, running Windows 98, who changed
her password and now can't get validated by the Exchange Server. This same
user has no problems connecting to the Exchange Server from a Windows XP
machine, so I think it's OS-related. I tried deleting the *.pwl files on
the Win98 machine, to no effect. Both machines are running Outlook XP, so
it's not an Outlook difference.
In addition, I have another user (on a 2000 machine) who has to reset his
password 3 or 4 times (resetting to the same password each time) before the
change takes effect, i.e. before he can log into the machine with the new
password.
I had thought that this was related to the fact that the memory on the
server is low (1-2%), but apparently that's a normal effect for a server
running Exchange. So now I'm puzzled.
Is this an Active Directory problem of some kind? Can anyone tell me where
to start looking?
Shannon Rotz
Vancouver, BC Canada Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140839
SUS and Group Policy
Things seem to be working right but I think I might have
broken a few rules
to get there...
Here's what I did.
After installing SUS on our SBS2K I made a new OU
directly below the
"company.local" domain in Active Directory
called "Workstations". I then
moved all the client PC's that I wanted to be updated (ie
all but the server
and a remote client) out of the "Computers" default
container in Active
directory and into the Workstations OU. (This is where I
think I may have it
wrong). I then made a new GPO for the Workstations OU and
set windows update
to automatically download and install updates. I made a
seperate GPO in the
Domain Controllers OU for the server that just auto
downloads and notifies
when ready to install.
Although all the workstations have taken on the policy
(Windows Update
settings are reflecting the policy settings and are
greyed out) I'm thinking
that I shouldn't have moved the client PCs from the
Computers default
container in active directory. Should I have made a group
within the
Workstations OU and added the client computers to this
group? If so, should
it be a security group or a distribution group (whats the
difference)?
Thanks in advance,
Ryan Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140829
SBS2k vs 2003-Comparisons?
I am considering SBS2003 upgrade but I am not sure there
is any substantial gain here. I have a website we host
right now with one more in the future (~ 1yr), 1 remote
office, and 12 workstations.
I can not find anything that shows me any big advantage
SBS2003 has over SBS2k. I have heard one individual say
that Advanced Server 2003 was quite a piece of work;
Unfortunately, I do not know if it is part of SBS2003
premium ed.
Anybody know where I can find something to sway me one
way or another?
Thank You,
Paul Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140825
Backup to remove transaction logs
Hi there,
I have search for the best way to remove logs (E000xxxx)
and been pointed to the smallbizsever site and It suggests
to run full/normal backp on "Information store and system
state". Does anyone know whether this is the only
requirements to successfully backup and remove trans logs.
And whether this can be done when users are active or only
after hours.
Thanks Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140822
exchange issue
A couple of weeks ago a user's machine bluescreened and we
tried to fix driver that was at issue but finally ended up
doing a repair install. The user was able to log in to
the domain and use the files from the server but when she
tried to use exchange it said "address book not available"
or can't find Exchange server. We reintalled outlook,
deleted the outlook profile, and rejoined the domain.
still unable to get on the exchange server from this
machine. We tried to login with other users and get the
same message.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Bob Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140811
Saving Email contents
I have a SBS 2000 server, one of my clients running WinXP
Pro, has a lot of problems. I am planning on whipping his
machine out and reloading everything. How can I find out
where his email is, on the server or on his machine? He
cannot lose his email. Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140805
System Monitor
Hello -
I am benchmarking a SBS 2000 box using System Monitor.
Its a PIII 866 with 1.3 GB RAM. The Processor Queue
Length counter is covering consistently around 10. The %
Processor Time is near 10% (90% free) as well. I would
expect the % Processor Time counter to be higher, with
the relatively high Queue Length counter. This is over a
week. Microsoft suggests a bottleneck when the Queue
Length counter is greater than 2. Without checking each
thread, has anyone seen this behavior before?
Thanks - Steve Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140800
Static routing question
I have a main office with SBS, connected to the web (2nd
NIC), and I need to add a connection to an remote office
that I will reach through a router on my LAN (leasedline).
IP's assigned to the various interfaces on the routers and
servers.
SBS 1st NIC
IP 10.10.10.7
Mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway none
SBS 2nd NIC
IP 192.168.16.5
Mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway 192.168.16.1 (IP ADSL Router)
Terminal Server
IP 10.10.10.8
Mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway 10.10.10.7
Router (Cisco 1600) on my LAN
IP 10.10.10.1
connected to:
Router (Cisco 1600) at my remote office
IP 10.10.11.1
At my remote office I have 8 client assigned static IP
addresses:
10.10.11.2 to 10.10.11.10 All of them have 10.10.11.1 as
their default gateway.
What I want is my clients to be able to connect to my
Terminal server at the SBS site using the remote desktop
connection client. I also want to be able to create
default TCP/IP ports for the printers installed on my
terminal sever that are located at the remote office
(10.10.11.20 and 10.10.11.21).
I'm I correct to think that the only thing missing is the
Route Add command (on my SBS)?
Route add -p 10.10.11.1 mask 255.255.255.0 10.10.10.1
Thanks in advance for any comments.
Victor. Tag: Couple XP Client questions Tag: 140799