Server 2008 - how to validate the backup will restore in an emergency
So you have server 2008 backup regularly backing up to a set of rotated USB drives...and the alternate(s) are safely stored (offsite or firesafe)How do you confirm the backup will restore when you need...
View ArticleSBS 2008 Workstation and Second server migration
I have following network topology. 12-14 XP machines SBS 2008 Standard Server (Runs of separate machine)(Domain Controller, Exchange and Sharepoint runs here) Windows Server 2008 R2...
View ArticleMemory Leak
Hi allHow can we observe memory leak problem over SERVER(Any utility or Tool) and how can we overcome these problem in order to improve Server Performance of SBS?Thanks and RegardsGagandeep Singh...
View ArticlePSConfig failure
I have a client that was migrated to SBS 2011 several months ago and most things have been fine. I was asked to look into some performance issues and ran the BPA as usual. BPA reported: "Use...
View Articlerestore license id in sbs2003
Need help. This is a former client that has a sbs2003 that I installed years ago. They have new support and have a failure (details not clear) and are now restored but have 15 of 30 CAL missing...
View ArticleSBS 2011 Can this support a Class "A" IP address
Firstly an apology if this is in the wrong area/forum..My First Time.Secondly I know (I believe I know) the answer to this questions however I feel I need to air this and see what others may have...
View ArticleWhat are our future options?
We have SBS 2008 purchased on MS charity license basis. This was affordable to us. We are trying to determine when we should move to a new platform and if so what is available to us. We are in the UK....
View ArticleDust on server
Can dust on scsi connectors, or tape drive heads, drives, controller cards etc cause inadvertant server crash? Its understood that the the dust can cause the heat to build up and possibly cause a...
View ArticleVirtualizing SBS 2008/2011
I am running SBS 2008 on a DL380 that I'd like to rebuild for vSphere 5 and spin up new VMs (1-2). Are there any gotchas with P2V'ing a SBS 2008 machine? Are there any known issues with virtualizing...
View ArticleLoad Balance SMTP Connectors on Exchange 2003: Doesn't seem to work
Hello everyone!On a SBS 2003 (Exchange 2003) I've added a second SMTP connector with the same 1 cost of the first connector, and the address space of both is *.Load balance between them does not...
View ArticleMultiple PC or Server for CAN network
I currently use 3 PCs:9 Serial connections(Equipment Side) XX----->PC -----1 Program that controls 9 pieces of equipment.1Xcan----->2xcan----->3xcan----->DB9 232 (CAN)|PC| ----1 Program...
View ArticleShare Hidden, but data still there
I have a shared folder that when viewed from the server is "hidden". When you go into the folder s:\clients there are a handful of files there, but the subdirectory structure is missing (Alphabetic...
View ArticleWINDOWS 7 REFERENCE MANAGER LOOSES REFERENCES
Hello,The situation is a network with an SBS2011 server and Win7/64 bit pc's.One of the pc's looses the windows-references that are filled in by outlook in order to log on to outlook.This pc has 3...
View ArticleExchange Server 2010 could not be installed and Incoming and outgoing email...
I received the following error after completing a migration from SBS 2003:Exchange Server 2010 could not be installed and Incoming and outgoing email for Microsoft SharePoint Foundation are not...
View ArticlePhones won't sync after Update Rollup 7-v2 Exchange Server 2010 SP1
Hi!We have a few Nokia E-series (Symbian Belle) and a few iPhone cell phones and they sync messages and calendars with ActiveSync.Then I updated our SBS 2011 SP1 normally automatic updates included...
View ArticleSBS Server Backups
Hi GuysRunning various version - SBS 2008, SBS 2008 R2 and SBS 2011I am really struggling to set up a backup solution that will fit my needs.I need to configure a daily full backup of the server going...
View ArticleUsing the SBS2003 to SBS2011 migration document for a slightly different...
Is it possible to install in migration mode SBS2011, and migrate not from SBS2003, but from Server 2003 Standard SP2 with Exchange 2003 installed on the same server?Basically I have a large client (for...
View Article2008 SBS and 2011 SBS slows down after 10 minutes. 2008 R2 works fine...
Hi All We have been investigating a speed issue within our VFP application for some time and after testing, we have found the solution to be in a Windows Server 2008 R2. We can replicate on a 2003 and...
View ArticleSBS 2003 Backup taking forever
Hello, I have been happily using SBS 2003 for quite some time now. Just recently the backups have been taking ~12 - 16 hrs. The server is not reporting any errors that I can see. Nothing has changed...
View ArticleJoining a Windows 8 Pro client to SBS 2008 Domain
I joined the Windows 8 Pro computer to my SBS 2008 network although it is not yet complete. FOR SOME REASON THE User Account control are not able to self import from the SBS 2008 DC to the Windows 8...
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