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Coffee Lounge and Introduction Socializing, introducing yourself, chit-chat, general non-related and off-topic talk. Newcomers post your welcome message here, it the right thread (and ONLY HERE). Forum rules must be read and followed, otherwise you will be BANNED, no questions asked. Topics: 628 Posts: 10,155 Last Post: New members, wanna say hi? ~~POST HERE~~	628	10,155	New members, wanna say hi? ~~POST HERE~~ by Ossian 6th February 2017, 20:26
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Server Operating Systems
Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 For questions related to Microsoft's latest server OS Topics: 543 Posts: 2,629 Last Post: Resize VHD which has checkpoints	543	2,629	Resize VHD which has checkpoints by 5habbaranks 13th February 2017, 12:03
Windows Server 2008 / 2008 R2 For questions related to Microsoft Windows Server 2008 / 2008 R2 Topics: 2,936 Posts: 13,880 Last Post: Manually correct time pdc emulator self source for time	2,936	13,880	Manually correct time pdc emulator self source for time by wullieb1 9th February 2017, 01:08
Windows Server 2000 / 2003 / 2003 R2 For questions related to Microsoft Windows Server 2000 / 2003 Topics: 7,616 Posts: 37,597 Last Post: 2003 Server - cannot ping to or from it	7,616	37,597	2003 Server - cannot ping to or from it by knifey 28th January 2017, 17:23
SBS 2000 / 2003 / 2008 / 2011 Dedicated to issues related to Microsoft Small Business Server 2000/2003/2008/2011 Topics: 2,927 Posts: 15,654 Last Post: DNS Setup Problems	2,927	15,654	DNS Setup Problems by biggles77 10th January 2017, 14:08
Client Operating Systems
Windows 10 Discuss Microsoft Windows 10, first version that will run on a wide range of devices, from phones and tablets to PCs and Xbox. Topics: 89 Posts: 539 Last Post: Interrupted upgrade from 7 to 10 - what can I do?	89	539	Interrupted upgrade from 7 to 10 - what can I do? by sogaard 24th January 2017, 14:01
Windows 8 For questions related to Microsoft's latest client operating system Topics: 168 Posts: 821 Last Post: testdisk usage to recover laptop drive	168	821	testdisk usage to recover laptop drive by Ossian 5th February 2017, 13:41
Windows 7 For questions related to Microsoft Windows 7 operating system Topics: 884 Posts: 4,979 Last Post: Prevent Access on Windows 7 professional PCs	884	4,979	Prevent Access on Windows 7 professional PCs by RicklesP 29th January 2017, 14:23
Windows Vista For questions related to Microsoft Windows Vista operating system Topics: 555 Posts: 3,075 Last Post: How do I give MYSELF permission to delete my own files, when I am the ADMIN?	555	3,075	How do I give MYSELF permission to delete my own files, when I am the ADMIN? by Ossian 31st May 2016, 07:32
Windows 2000 Pro, XP Pro For questions related to Microsoft's client operating systems Topics: 2,802 Posts: 14,650 Last Post: need to remotely access a (usb)drive over a network	2,802	14,650	need to remotely access a (usb)drive over a network by TobyBar 16th January 2017, 16:42
Microsoft Networking Services
Active Directory For questions and discussions strictly related to AD, Trusts, Migration, you name it. Topics: 4,099 Posts: 20,404 Last Post: Computer Description Permission	4,099	20,404	Computer Description Permission by jiska 9th February 2017, 23:13
DNS For issues directly related to DNS in Windows. Topics: 333 Posts: 1,819 Last Post: Pointing DNS to O365 hosted Sharepoint subsite	333	1,819	Pointing DNS to O365 hosted Sharepoint subsite by 5habbaranks 26th January 2017, 16:40
DHCP For issues related to Microsoft-based DCHP. Topics: 155 Posts: 882 Last Post: New scope/Superscope monkey business - 2008 R2	155	882	New scope/Superscope monkey business - 2008 R2 by JJKing 8th December 2016, 06:47
GPO Group Policies, Administrative templates, loopbacks, security settings, you name it. Topics: 1,518 Posts: 7,555 Last Post: Group policy not working with security filtering	1,518	7,555	Group policy not working with security filtering by capricorn 13th February 2017, 09:14
System Management For questions related to Microsoft management and monitoring products such as MOM and SMS. Topics: 271 Posts: 976 Last Post: SCCM Application Deployment error	271	976	SCCM Application Deployment error by wullieb1 21st September 2016, 00:06
Terminal Services For threads related to Terminal Services (TS, RDS), Citrix, CockpIt and other remote desktop issues. Topics: 1,252 Posts: 5,704 Last Post: Certificates in RDS Gateway and Session host	1,252	5,704	Certificates in RDS Gateway and Session host by loureed4 12th December 2016, 22:46
Messaging Software
Exchange 2007 / 2010 / 2013 Deals with issues related to Microsoft's latest Exchange server version Topics: 4,004 Posts: 17,293 Last Post: Removal of a dead exchange server from a live exchange environment	4,004	17,293	Removal of a dead exchange server from a live exchange environment by Ossian 13th February 2017, 08:41
Exchange 2000 / 2003 Deals with issues related to Microsoft's Exchange servers Topics: 6,371 Posts: 28,772 Last Post: Help needed for Exchange 2003 Server database revovery	6,371	28,772	Help needed for Exchange 2003 Server database revovery by Forhad 15th December 2016, 19:52
OCS / Lync Server A place for all your Microsoft Lync Server and Office Communications Server (OCS) related questions. Topics: 85 Posts: 219 Last Post: Lync 2013 Possible Certificate Issue	85	219	Lync 2013 Possible Certificate Issue by wullieb1 7th February 2017, 00:25
Outlook Use this forum for posts related to the Microsoft Outlook client Topics: 1,358 Posts: 4,878 Last Post: how to convert ost to pst	1,358	4,878	how to convert ost to pst by Ossian 24th December 2016, 08:12
Networking
Cisco Routers & Switches How-to Use this forum to post questions regarding Cisco routing and switching solutions Topics: 2,136 Posts: 8,164 Last Post: Dual-stack network problems	2,136	8,164	Dual-stack network problems by murga 13th February 2017, 15:00
DSL, Cable, and other Broadband Issues Use this forum to post questions regarding the Alcatel, Samsung and other broadband modems, including Wireless access points and routers. Topics: 587 Posts: 2,378 Last Post: UK BT Fibre	587	2,378	UK BT Fibre by Ossian 11th June 2016, 08:48
Cisco Security � PIX/ASA/VPN Use this forum to post questions regarding PIX, ASA, VPN and other Cisco security solutions. Topics: 639 Posts: 2,441 Last Post: VPN from ASA 5510 and RV215W problem	639	2,441	VPN from ASA 5510 and RV215W problem by ITSUPPORTIT 23rd January 2017, 12:49
General Networking General networking questions that do not fit into one of the more specific forums found on this board. Topics: 1,289 Posts: 7,097 Last Post: Blacklisting of public ip	1,289	7,097	Blacklisting of public ip by Blood 30th January 2017, 16:55
Virtualization
Virtual Server & Virtual PC For questions related to Microsoft's Virtual Server / Virtual PC Topics: 280 Posts: 1,493 Last Post: Installed VMWare on Laptop	280	1,493	Installed VMWare on Laptop by wullieb1 29th September 2015, 09:50
Microsoft Hyper-V Technology All Hyper-V versions. Topics: 457 Posts: 2,229 Last Post: Hyper V Checkpoints - State information	457	2,229	Hyper V Checkpoints - State information by Ghostrocket 25th January 2017, 13:20
VMware Virtualization For questions related to VMWare virtualization products Topics: 1,613 Posts: 7,512 Last Post: How many snapshoots can i create with Vmware Workstation Pro????	1,613	7,512	How many snapshoots can i create with Vmware Workstation Pro???? by wullieb1 11th January 2017, 21:24
Other Virtualization Products and Issues Stuff that's not directly related to either Microsoft or VMware virtualization products, such as Oracle Virtual Box, Xen etc. Topics: 62 Posts: 218 Last Post: Xenapp 6.5 Screensavers	62	218	Xenapp 6.5 Screensavers by Ghostrocket 7th February 2017, 13:27
Office
Office 2010 / 2013 General Issues For questions related to Microsoft's latest Office suite Topics: 144 Posts: 549 Last Post: x86 vs x64 For performance issues	144	549	x86 vs x64 For performance issues by joeqwerty 20th January 2017, 06:30
Office 2007 General Issues For questions related to Microsoft's 2007 Office suite Topics: 231 Posts: 856 Last Post: Power Point 2007 PDF Conversion Problem	231	856	Power Point 2007 PDF Conversion Problem by Ossian 1st February 2017, 07:58
Office XP / 2003 General Issues Use this forum to post questions regarding the Microsoft Office suite of products. Topics: 335 Posts: 1,355 Last Post: Corrupt word file - says to use text converter	335	1,355	Corrupt word file - says to use text converter by Johnbrad 29th September 2015, 06:48
Office 365 Forum for online office suite, software plus services, built around Microsoft Office platform. Topics: 36 Posts: 128 Last Post: Document collaboration - why doesnt it work?	36	128	Document collaboration - why doesnt it work? by 5habbaranks 9th February 2017, 17:19
Microsoft BackOffice
SQL Server 2005 / 2008 / 2008 R2 / 2012 For issues related to Microsoft SQL Server 2005, 2008, 2008/R2 and 2012. Topics: 194 Posts: 714 Last Post: Stored Procedure to count rows	194	714	Stored Procedure to count rows by Ossian 8th December 2016, 13:44
SharePoint Discussion of a web application framework and platform developed by Microsoft. Topics: 8 Posts: 26 Last Post: Adding users to Sharepoint and granting access to a site\web app	8	26	Adding users to Sharepoint and granting access to a site\web app by biggles77 2nd January 2017, 04:34
MS Dynamics For questions related to Microsoft Dynamics, suite of business solutions from CRM to ERP. Topics: 2 Posts: 7 Last Post: Create an iso of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Server SP1 2016	2	7	Create an iso of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Server SP1 2016 by biggles77 22nd July 2016, 19:55
Microsoft BackOffice - Miscellaneous For anything not covered on other forums (ie. anything except SQL Server, SharePoint, CRM, Dynamics), eg. BizTalk. Topics: 0 Posts: 0	0	0
Windows Scripting
General Scripting Scripting (most languages are supported) issues. Topics: 1,439 Posts: 7,243 Last Post: Multiple Command Prompt with Ping request with a single script	1,439	7,243	Multiple Command Prompt with Ping request with a single script by nicborde 13th January 2017, 16:47
DOS Command Shell For good old command line and batch file issues. Topics: 113 Posts: 522 Last Post: batch copy fie from to....	113	522	batch copy fie from to.... by Blood 9th February 2017, 16:57
Windows Script Host For scripting issues in VBS, JS and other scripting languages. Topics: 95 Posts: 439 Last Post: Is it possible to mask password in InputBox without using HTA application?	95	439	Is it possible to mask password in InputBox without using HTA application? by peachhorse 10th February 2017, 04:08
PowerShell For issues related to Powershell on Windows Server 2008/R2, and for products using PS. Topics: 169 Posts: 733 Last Post: Powershell copy-item .exe has shield icon and wont run	169	733	Powershell copy-item .exe has shield icon and wont run by confuseis 9th February 2017, 22:23
Security
General Security For all Firewall, penetration testing, port scanning tools, sniffers and other general security related issues. Topics: 804 Posts: 4,092 Last Post: Monitoring The Firewall For Attacks	804	4,092	Monitoring The Firewall For Attacks by wullieb1 20th January 2017, 03:15
Forgot Administrator Password Dedicated to discussions about the "forgot administrator password" set of articles. Topics: 711 Posts: 3,313 Last Post: Offline NT Password & Registry Editor freezes after partition selection	711	3,313	Offline NT Password & Registry Editor freezes after partition selection by goclukee 21st December 2016, 11:06
Cloud Computing
Microsoft Azure Covers cloud computing platform and infrastructure from Microsoft. Topics: 13 Posts: 53 Last Post: Azure VPN Logs - are there such a thing?	13	53	Azure VPN Logs - are there such a thing? by 5habbaranks 4th February 2017, 20:55
Amazon Web Services For AWS, collection of remote web services offered by Amazon.com, including EC2 and Amazon S3. Topics: 3 Posts: 4 Last Post: AWS Directory Service	3	4	AWS Directory Service by userPrincipalName 15th December 2015, 23:19
Google Cloud Platform Discussion about Google's portfolio of highly-scalable cloud computing products. Topics: 1 Posts: 0 Last Post: Google Cloud Products	1	0	Google Cloud Products by biggles77 22nd September 2014, 16:18
VMware vCloud Air vCloud Air from VMware provides the power of cloud with the flexibility allowed by virtualization. Topics: 1 Posts: 2 Last Post: VMware vCloud Air at VMworld 2014	1	2	VMware vCloud Air at VMworld 2014 by Guest 22nd September 2014, 20:19
Other Cloud Services Questions and answers about all other cloud services (i.e., but not limited to, Google Apps/Docs, DropBox, Box.net, etc.) Topics: 6 Posts: 29 Last Post: difference between iaas and private cloud	6	29	difference between iaas and private cloud by DYasny 18th January 2017, 22:19
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General Hardware A place for any hardware-specific question or discussion, mostly server hardware issues Topics: 403 Posts: 2,673 Last Post: How to Change Weak SAS Hard Drive in RAID-5 Dell R710 Server?	403	2,673	How to Change Weak SAS Hard Drive in RAID-5 Dell R710 Server? by RicklesP 11th February 2017, 10:43
Misc Hardware, software and stuff that doesn't fit into any of the available categories. Topics: 2,027 Posts: 10,371 Last Post: MS Project 2010	2,027	10,371	MS Project 2010 by Blood 30th January 2017, 16:59
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Certification
MS Certification Track MCSA, MCSE, MCDST, MCDBA tracks, information, tests and other useful stuff. Topics: 587 Posts: 3,937 Last Post: Motivation after an exam failure	587	3,937	Motivation after an exam failure by biggles77 30th September 2016, 18:45
Cisco Certification Track Cisco certification tracks, information, tests and other useful stuff. Topics: 104 Posts: 559 Last Post: Stepping into Cisco world!	104	559	Stepping into Cisco world! by JordanMihailov 30th December 2016, 11:13
Other Certifications Use this forum for discussions related to various certifications besides Microsoft and Cisco. Topics: 100 Posts: 600 Last Post: How hard is Linux+ exam ?	100	600	How hard is Linux+ exam ? by Dannie9120 26th December 2016, 14:51

Dual-stack network problems

murga

Hi there,

A few months ago we had a problem with a dialup VPN and RDP connections to our DC from our remote offices. Our ISP installed ZTE and ISKRATel modems in those offices.

Employees complained to lose connection with the server when using RDP and Outlook.
...

13th February 2017, 15:00
Resize VHD which has checkpoints

5habbaranks

Hi
I need to resize a VHD which has checkpoints assigned to it - how do you go about this? Will I be able to expand this once the server is powered off or do I need to delete these checkpoints? Thanks

13th February 2017, 12:03
Group policy not working with security filtering

capricorn

Hi!

I have configured a group policy with security group that is targeting a security group where I have two computers but the policy is not applying to them. Then I set the option computer direct in the scope option to be sure that its nothing to do with security group but still the policy...

11th February 2017, 18:32

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