Windows Server and Workstation FAQ - Free Tip and Tricks for IT System and Network Administrators to managing windows with Group Policy, Registry entries, scripts, and freeware http://thesystemadministrator.com Wed, 14 May 2008 01:24:24 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://thesystemadministrator.com/the_system_administrator/tips_%26_tricks/don%27t_slipstream_xp_sp3_on_windows_vista%21/ So I build a new Windows XP ISO with SP3 integrated, this is a Volume License editions (VOL) which only accepts Volume License Keys (VLK). When I want to install it on a clean machine, I noticed that setup prompts for a product key and it does not allow me... The Network Administrator - Tips & Tricks Mon, 05 May 2008 07:38:14 +0100 http://thesystemadministrator.com/the_system_administrator/tips_%26_tricks/configuring_the_firewall_on_server_core_for_remote_management/ On all Windows 2008 Editions, the firewall is on by default. This true in a Server Core as well. Many IT Pro loves a new Windows 2008 Server Core Edition, but friendly speaking manage it from a command line for many Administrators is not so easy. Yes, We can manage... The Network Administrator - Tips & Tricks Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://thesystemadministrator.com/the_system_administrator/tips_%26_tricks/what_already_installed_on_windows_2008_core/ By running Oclist on Windows 2008 Server Core we can get full information what Installed and what Not installed on server. The full list is very long and not comfortable for reading. If you don’t want to include all of the many “Not Installed” options in the output... The Network Administrator - Tips & Tricks Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:29:58 +0100 http://thesystemadministrator.com/the_system_administrator/tips_%26_tricks/running_windows_2008_server_core_under_vmware/ One of the first software that I install on any OS under VMWARE is VMware Tools. The most important benefit is the VMware enhanced video and mouse drivers. On VMware ESX, VMWare tools must be installed to get the NIC working. The Installation process of VMware Tools on Windows 2008... The Network Administrator - Tips & Tricks Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:54:06 +0100 http://thesystemadministrator.com/the_system_administrator/tools/coreconfigurator_-_graphic_management_tool_for_windows_server_2008_core/ The default management for Windows Server 2008 Core is the command line. Yes, the main powerful of Windows Server Core becomes available when using such an approach, but sometimes it's not so user friendly. This is why I've been asking so many times if exist anything more graphic :). Yes,... The Network Administrator - Tools Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:19:50 +0100 http://thesystemadministrator.com/the_system_administrator/news/powershell_-_the_next_step_for_system_administrator/ I've just come back from Seattle where I have been on Global MVP Summit 2008. Microsoft spoke about new technologies, about new products, about plans and visions. I have been on many sessions, and I'd like to say what I see as of the highest importance. If you are Network or Systems Administrator... The Network Administrator - News Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:28:05 +0100 http://thesystemadministrator.com/the_system_administrator/news/2008_mvp_global_summit/ At this time I have been in Seattle, on the MVP Summit 2008. Soon I’m going back to home. I had a lot of good sessions about Windows 2008, Exchanges, SharePoint, PowerShell and much more. The detailed report about new Microsoft staff I will write a... The Network Administrator - News Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:58:20 +0100 http://thesystemadministrator.com/the_system_administrator/tools/how_to_create_file_for_a_desired_file_size/ Time to time I get the need to have some temp files of varying sizes. In Linux environment it's not a problem to do. And, in Windows environment it's not a problem anymore :). I've used a "dd for windows". "dd for windows" could be downloded from official web site. I've... The Network Administrator - Tools Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:39:15 +0100 http://thesystemadministrator.com/the_system_administrator/news/on_a_long-awaited_package%2c_windows_xp_sp3./ Build 5511 from April 4, will most likely be the last beta build of SP3.This build has already been distributed to internal testers. If everything goes as expected by the end of next week, Microsoft will bring the RTM final build of SP3 for Microsoft Windows XP. The Network Administrator - News Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:31:42 +0100 http://thesystemadministrator.com/the_system_administrator/knowledge_base/windows_2003_loses_network_connections/ If you have a server, with Windows 2003, one day you can find your server disconnected from network :). It's exactly what I get. Simple reboot and server lost network connectivity. Event log full with system errors like: Event iD: 12291, SAM failed... The Network Administrator - Knowledge Base Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:08:45 +0100