Questions tagged [windows-server-2008]

Windows Server 2008 is a Microsoft server operating system released in February 2008 and reached End Of Life on January 14, 2020. It is the successor to Windows Server 2003 and is based on the Windows Vista codebase. It was succeeded by Windows Server 2008 R2. This tag should only be used for questions related to Windows Server 2008. If your question is about Windows Server 2008 R2, please use the Windows-Server-2008-R2 tag.

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Virtual Machine Snapshot revert issue

After reverting to an older snapshot, Windows Server 2008 VM running on VMWare gives me the following error when I tried to login: The trust relationship between this workstation and primary domain ...
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install service in windows server 2008

As a Resource Kit doesn't exists for Windows Server 2008, how do you install a service? instsrv and srvany are no where to find..
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PsExec on Windows Server 2008

Trying to psexec to win2k8 server but get "Access denied" eventhough I'm local administrator - works fine on win2k3 - anyone? I have tried doing "net use * /del". I have tried using the ip, and the ...
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Software vs. Hardware RAID1 (Mirror)

How does the Software Mirror in Windows Server systems compare to an affordable hardware/BIOS RAID? I've had some rather bad experiences with onboard hardware RAID controllers, so I would want to ...
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Can anyone recommend a Windows 2008 Server Build and Application Deployment best practice?

I've been given the task of defining a server build and build process for a move to Windows Server 2008 for a few hundred physical machines and a few hundred VMs. I'm from a Solaris background and am ...
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Is using the /3GB statup switch in Windows 2008 x86 only running Sql Server 2008 x86, a good thing?

I previously asked this same question a while back but that was for the x64 bit versions of the OS and Sql Server. Now, I'm asking the same thing for the x86 (32 bit) versions of the OS and Sql ...
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Unable to dcpromo new 2008 Server in 2000 domain

I'm trying to replace an old Windows 2000 domain controller with a new Windows 2008 Server. I have the Active Directory Domain Services role installed on the new server and joined it to the domain. ...
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System drive on SSD; pagefile to its own drive?

I am using an Intel X25-E SSD for the system drive of a Windows Server 2008 R2 server with 16 GB RAM. Would it be good practice to move the pagefile to its own drive? If so, for the pagefile drive, ...
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SSL Certificate Issue - "Data Transfer Interrupted"

I imported a PFX file for a dedicated SSL Certificate from 1and1 for a domain on my web server. When I visit the domain, I get the message "Data Transfer Interrupted" I need help debugging this. ...
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Multiple IP addresses on one NIC register twice in DNS server

We've got a build server (Windows Server 2008 SP2, 64-bit) which has one NIC and two IP addresses registered to that NIC (192.168.1.30 and 192.168.1.31). The build server is registering two identical ...
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Hyper-V Limitations

With Hyper-V on a host machine, what are the upper limitations of the virtualization? 1 VM per proc? What about memory and networking utilization? Do the upper bounds change when choosing Full vs. ...
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Allow Administrator Account to execute files when not logged in

I have an annoying issue. I Have made a ASP.NET application that opens winword.exe using the Administrator account since that is the only account I can get to function correctly. The only issue is ...
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MySQL databases and Windows Server Backup (Windows 2008)

I have strange problem. I've turned on incremental backup in Windows Server Backup so if I'm not wrong every backup allows to retrieve files from certain point in time. Does anyone can tell me why ...
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IIS7 VPS Hosting Server Configuration

I have just registered a Windows 2008 VPS hosting account which I plan on running a couple of web sites on. In the past I have just used shared hosting in which everything is set up for me, so need a ...
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Memory for SQL Server 2008 Web

I am going to upgrade the shared hosting of my web site to a VPS mainly because my database is getting too big, > 200mb. The basic VPS plan on CrystalTech where I am hosting has 512mb ram, disk space ...
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VM Not Using 100% CPU On Hyper-V

I have a dedicated Hyper-V server setup, with 4 VMs. Logged into one of the VM's which is running XP and with Integration Services installed. All other VMs are idle. Using Windows Task Manager to ...
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Windows Server 2008 x64, Large File Transfers, and Memory Usage

I'm following up on this: Copying large file to remote server causes it to run out of physical memory But figured I'd post this separately. I have a 64-bit server, Xeon 5405, with 14GB memory, and ...
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Upgrade from Server 2003 to Server 2008

I have a x64 2003 server and want to upgrade to x64 2008 server. Can this be done as an inplace upgrade or do I need to blow the machine away with a fresh OS install? The 2003 machine has SQL, IIS, ...
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Guide to maintaining a Windows server

Are there any guides, howtos, books, etc about installing and maintaining a publicly-accessible Windows Server 2008 (with IIS and SQL server) for programmers (that want to deploy their own apps)?
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Server to Server Persistent VPN Connection?

What would be the best way (i.e., most reliable way) to create a persistent VPN connection between 2 servers if you don't have the ability to create a point to point VPN between the edge firewalls/...
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Remote desktop connection to server with TS and remote connection enabled

I have a Server 2008 install with the Terminal Server role enabled, and Remote Desktop enabled. If I try and connect to it with Remote Desktop Connection, how can I choose which sort of desktop I'm ...
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How to import an ADMX into a GPO

I'm trying to deploy an policy for the compatabilty list in IE 8 though at this point I'd settle for just being able to use a .admx The basic problem I'm running into is when creating/editing a GPO I ...
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How to add IP range to a server?

First of all I must say that I'm ver inexperienced server and network user. But I rented a unmanaged dedicated server. Well I didn't know what unmanaged really means, then I learned it when I needed ...
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Authenticate Cisco ASA to Windows 2008 domain

My office has replaced its Windows 2003 domain and domain controllers with Windows 2008. I have a Cisco ASA 5510 which handles VPN connectivity for our remote users, still integrated with one of the ...
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Windows Server 2008 Standard VM Licenses [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Can you help me with my software licensing issue? I'm looking at buying Windows Server 2008 Standard. From what I can gather this will let me install the physical os and one ...
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Windows Server 2008 install: wpeinit -unattend:unattend.xml does nothing

I'm trying to set up automated installations of Windows Server 2008 x64. I have it working using a DVD and autounattend.xml on a USB key, but now I want to make it work over PXE so I don't have to ...
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Securing RDP for Internal Servers

Background: Currently, we manage our servers through an IP KVM, but we're slooooowly migrating to VMWare ESXi. The KVM interface is clunky and user management is a little cumbersome and I'd like to ...
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Command line backup of running Hyper-V images using Volume Shadow Copies (VSS) and Diskshadow.exe

I need to backup running Hyper-V virtual machines with minimal downtime via a command prompt. Backups should be stored on another local disk or remote share.
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Windows Server 2008 Resource Monitor - Memory - What do the different columns mean?

When I click on Resource Monitor in the Task Manager on my Windows Server 2008 machine, I see a few sections. When I click on memory, I see a few columns defining types of memory. Commit, Working Set,...
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Ping, nslookup and remote desktop issues

I have two computers named HOST and HOST2. We are migrating the server from HOST to HOST2. HOST is a old system running windows server 2003 and has static ip configured. HOST2 is the new system ...
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Terminal Server - Group Policy prevent command line

I have a Windows 2008 Terminal Server. Terminal Server Configuration(licence server, session broker, etc) is managed by group policy. If i want to disable logon via: change logon /disable The Error ...
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Help with running an application as a service on Server 2008

I have an application that I have been running in a user (administrator) account and am now trying to run it as a service. Right now the issue is that when I run the application as a service it has ...
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How can I use powershell scripting to change SQL Server Aliases?

I have an x64 machine that regularly needs about 10 aliases changed in the SQL Server Client Network Utility (cliconfig) for both the x64 and x86 sides of the registry. Is there a way I could do this ...
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What should I check in my server to be ready for sending newsletters to thousands of my site users?

I have a Windows 2008 dedicated server, and I am going to write a service to send newsletters from this server. Is it possible to send thousands of mails at the same time? What configurations should ...
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What's the difference between Windows Server 2008, 2008 SP2 and 2008 R2?

What are the major differences between Windows Server 2008, 2008 SP2 and 2008 R2? Are the code bases for these OSes different? If I'm developing applications for any one of these three, should I be ...
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IIS 7 Backup Strategy

I did notice this post but am looking for more specifics. I have 2 servers running Windows 2008 Server Web Edition and am running websites on both of them. I would like to be able to mirror IIS ...
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Can't get Windows 2008 R2 support for Wake-On-Lan

I am trying to get a Windows 2008 R2 server to Wake On Lan (WOL), but I am failing. Before you ask the usual questions: 1: YES - the hardware supports it (Dell Precision T3400) 2: YES - the BIOS is ...
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Windows Fax server cannot use CallerID - how to enable this

Using Windows server 2008's built-in Fax Server, seems to work fine, but it does not seem to access the CallerID at all. The Fax server can auto send an email with the fax and includes a field "...
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MySQL 5.1 service is utilizing 191 MB on startup with zero catalogs. Can I reduce this?

I'm configuring a new web-server. I've noticed that mysql 5.1 (default installation) is taking up 191 MB without any catalogs configured. This is also without any programs logged into mysql and zero ...
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An Active Directory domain controller for this domain could not be contacted

I get the following error. An Active Directory Domain Controller for This Domain Could Not be Contacted and... I have working Internet. I have an Active Directory domain controller set up on the ...
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Allow users to install applications on Vista workstations controlled by Active Directory

I have a network with windows server 2008, Active directory and Vista workstations. I need to allow users to install applications and fonts when they need to (don't worry they are all trustworthy ...
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Reporting Services 2008: Virtual directories not visible in IIS7

I'm having some problems with Reporting Services on Windows Server 2008 Standard. I've installed server 2008 as a standalone webserver (with roles/features of an web application server). On top of ...
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Re/Installing an MSI, getting 'not a valid short file name' error

We are running windows 2008. We have a windows service called ImportService, that is installed via an MSI package. A previous version was installed about 3 months ago without problems. When have ...
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Having IIS remote management problem with my vista machine managing Server 2008 IIS 7.5

I am trying to use IIS 7 Remote Management installed on Vista Ultimate SP1. Connection is to IIS 7.5 on Windows Server 2008 Webserver R2. Tried on both full & core install. When I connect up, the ...
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Remote Desktop to Win 2008: Error in License protocol

I am sitting on a Win XP machine trying to connect to a Windows 2008 Server. I think the cause of this issue might be due to the fact that I said yes to install a terminal server back when I ...
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What is the best way to "upgrade" Server 2008 x86 to x64?

I know that you cannot do an upgrade from x86 to x64. What I need/want to do is re-install Server 2008 on a machine to "upgrade" to the 64-bit version. My question is, how do I handle this in the ...
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Does adding Hyper-V role affect host server performance when no guests are running?

I ask because in the architecture diagram on wikipedia, it indicates the "host" OS (root partition) is on a par with the "guest" (child partition), with Hyper-V components below all of them. http://...
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HyperV remote console server 2008 r2

I've just installed Server 2008 r2, standard core edition on a server, and enabled hyperv. I cannot get the Hyperv console to connect to the machine, I get the message saying Connecting to the ...
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How to create a service running a .bat file on Windows 2008 Server?

I've created the service using sc create myService binpath=myservice.bat But when I start it, it fails with the following error message: [SC] StartService FAILED 1053: The service did not ...
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What does the "File Server" role really do? [closed]

I have just installed Windows Server 2008. The server has a series of data drives shared out, which works as well in XP as it does here. What will I gain by adding the "File Server" role?
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