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Dell Perc 4/DC controller - managing it from Windows 7 on a not dell workstation? [closed]
I've installed a Perc 4DC on a non dell workstation with windows 7. I have
no issues with the drivers (used the 2003 ones), but I'm not sure what kind
of disk management tool I could and should ...
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How to write a PowerShell filter to fetch groups for workstation
Say, if I have a DN for a workstation "CN=XP3-1,CN=Computers,DC=mydomain,DC=local".
How do you write a filter to list all groups that this workstation is a member of?
$filter = ...
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In AD how to get groups the workstation is a member of from the workstation itself? [closed]
If I'm at the domain controller (in the Active Directory) to find out what groups the "XPSP3-A" workstation is a member of, I do:
dsquery computer "CN=XPSP3-A,CN=Computers,DC=pvk,DC=local" -name ...
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domain screensaver control software [closed]
I'm looking to buy a screensaver control product with granular control. I have about 2000 workstations which require dozens of different timeout values, lock/not locked on resume settings, different ...
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list all installed applications on a network [closed]
I am looking for a program which can list all installed applications in all the computers in A LAN network. Is it possible? If so, where can I get the program?
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How can I flash the BIOS on a Dell T5500?
I been given a Dell T5500 Workstation that used to be maintained by a gentleman that no longer works at the company I work for. The workstation has a BIOS admin password as well as a BIOS boot ...
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Disabling parallel network connections on workstation
Is it possible to disable prarallel network connections on workstation, when workstation is connected to corporate LAN?
I want to avoid users bypassing Internet access policies by concurently connect ...
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Volume to capture dropdown blank /Windows OS VM/
I have setup a 2008 R2 WDS server and I am trying to boot with capture image. /Both server and clients are VM on the Vmware workstation./
But when I PXE boot the VM and enter the windows deployment ...
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Mirroring Windows 7 install to migrate to a new disk
One of my clients has a critical Windows 7 workstation, due to the variety of software installed on the machine, 'extremely' intricate software setup, and it's critical nature to the business it needs ...
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Is Remote Desktop to Workstations Secure?
I have users that want to use remote desktop for remote access to their workstations. I have RADIUS connected VPN server that I use, however I remember to connect and disconnect rather than send web ...
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trust relationship between this workstation and the primary domain failed
I had a work computer (Windows 7) set up with local login (not domain login).
Later I needed to login to the domain.
So I made changes to join the domain by right-clicking on My computer and ...
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Converting a workstation to be server which os? [closed]
Firstly why im going to use a workstation as a server:
im broke and the choice was between a totally done/crap ancient server or a half decent hp workstation i chose the hp workstation with ...
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Machines for Warehouse Environment?
Here's a doozy. We have about 10 workstation clients in our warehouse. The units only need to run the web and a middleware windows client. Problem is, I'm running into problems with dust and heat ...
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Domain computers with no specific user?
We have a Windows Server 2008R2 server which is running our domain.
We have around 40 users and around 30 computers. Most of the users have their own dedicated workstation, however around 5 of the ...
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HP 6000 Pro Microtower & 2+ monitors
I've been tasked with trying to make the 6000 Pro Microtower work with 3/4 monitors. The machine itself has VGA and DisplayPort outputs from the motherboard. I've installed a Radeon 4500 HD Video ...
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Synchronizing Local Accounts to Domain Accounts
I'm wondering if there is a way to simply my process(es).
Currently I have Windows XP workstations, Windows Server 2008 R2, Active Directory and Domain Services, Folder Redirection.
When a user ...
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Would Hyper-V R2 work on developer workstations?
We're about to rebuild our developer workstations, and I'm considering using Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 as the OS, so that developers can use Hyper-V to virtualise various environments (e.g. old ...
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How can I set up a private internal DNS server?
We have a windows server box in our office and then a number of desktop pc's running xp, and windows 7.
All of our project'd databases sit on our server and each person uses SourceSafe for ...
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random reboot windows xp workstation with no BSOD or log in event viewer of issue
i have a workstation in an industrial environment that reboots twice a day with no visible indication of an issue having occured.
i have done analysis on the programs being used etc at the time but ...
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Should we install the OS on an SSD or not when running virtual machines?
I have a new Dell Mobile Precision M6500 laptop with 8 GB RAM. it has two hard drives - 500 GB @7200 RPM and a 128 GB SSD. The main purpose of these laptop is software development in virtual machines.
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Changing Domain of a machine - any way to keep existing profile intact?
I need to change the domain on a few laptops and I would like to keep the existing profile intact instead of getting a new profile the next time the user logs in.
Is this possible?
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Clone workstation for quick deploy?
This is a question that has been asked a lot, but I can't seem to find the answer I am looking for.
We are looking at buying a small quantity of workstations, around 6, which all will have exactly ...
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Need opinions on an organizational computer replacement policy
Back story - I was hired by my current employer out of college as a web developer roughly 2 years ago. In that two years, I have taken on some of the roles of a system administrator as this position ...
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Dive into 64 bit or hold off (do you have a crystal ball)
I'm planning my first workstation replacement schedule to hopefully replace 80 or so computers out of the 125 office. I know the limitations of the 32 bit OS is 3.5 GB of RAM. I believe RAM is the ...
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Why SQL Server Enterprise Ed. cannot be installed on Windows workstation?
Rob Farley in SQL Server Developer Edition versus SQL Server Standard/Enterprise excellently summarizes:
Developer Edition is just Enterprise
Edition without the license to be used
in a ...
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2008 Windows Server R2 changes Domain network to Public Network Upon reboot
I have a server that we use for a ghost imaging server for a training lab enviroment. Each lab is on its own VLAN. There are 10 VLANs. The server has DNS, Ghost 2.5.1, and VMware Workstaation 6.5 ...
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SSD as single drive in workstation pros and cons
What are the pros and cons of using an SSD as the only drive in a workstation instead of an array of several HDDs or a fast 10k/15k HDD?
To be more specific, Intel X25-M 80GB with Windows 7 x86-64 ...
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Domain workstation acting up and I can't track it down
I have a developer with a Windows XP (SP2) 64 bit machine. If the machine is left on overnight (or any period of time longer than 5-6 hours) it takes 2-3 minutes to open any local drive and his ...
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Where can I buy a good rackmount workstation? [closed]
We have a product which consists of a GUI program and all the hardware goes in a rack.
Our department bought a rackmount server for the first unit, but I dont think this is adequate for applications ...
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'vmnet' compilation problem on kernel 2.6.33
I have problem with vmnet module compilation, only with this one module. (VMware workstation 6.5.3)
Before, on 2.6.31 all were fine, now its not.
here is the error:
make -C ...
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NAT and vmware 2.x
Usually with vmware server 1.x I used NAT mode so that I can reach guest from host and it did work well.
Some days ago I upgrade to vmware server 2.x and I noticed that with NAT mode now I cannot ...
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7.0.1 and Photoshop openGL requirements
I'm running Workstation 7.0.1 on a 64-bit Linux host, with a Vista guest, and the Aero theme works a treat - full marks for getting that working!
However, when running Photoshop there are some ...
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All-In-One PCs or PC integrated into monitor available?
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I am specing out a new Design Technology building for an educational establishment, the current request is for PCs "without a base unit", not sure if these would be described as All-In-One ...
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Is it possible to retrieve system, software and license information from a fleet of Windows computers?
I would like to know the hardware and software information for a fleet of Windows PCs. That includes licenses that software is registered with. I would like the information to be in a simple text ...
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One Server, Multiple Local Simultaneous Users
I am not sure if this belongs on serverfault or superuser so I apologize if this is the incorrect place.
We want to have a single server for a number of users to be using simultaneously. Each user ...
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Cannot install SQL 2008 Workstation Components on Windows XP SP2
i am trying to install the workstation components of sql server 2008 on my windows xp sp2 machine and during the setup, the only options i have to install are the database engine and sdk. all of the ...
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Windows shutdown/reboot notifier giving the option to delay, similar to Automatic Update
I have a windows program deployed using WPKG that runs hidden to the user, and may need to reboot sometimes. In order to prevent the user from losing work, I would like a dialog box with a message, ...
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Dream workstation for Sysadmins?
I found myself constantly wasting time in dealing with hardware and would like to do something about it. Personally I have a Macbook that does all the mail/IM/IRC/browsing/music/devel VM and what not. ...
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The system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation
I have set up a domain and added a workstation to it. I'm trying to install VMware server and it says, "The system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation". I tried running the ...
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Webserver Usage Statistics / # of Apache Installations
Does anyone know a site that details webserver usage statistics in the form of how many websites run Apache, how many IIS, how many Apache on Windows and how many on Linux?
I think it should be ...
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Which linux distro has the best 64-bit support? And is OSX 64-bit more reliable than linux?
I'm running windows server 2008 64, but all open-source stuff (mysql, ruby, python, R) is either not that well-tested or has problems. And of course, if you have to compile packages, you are on your ...
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Windows 2003 x64 Server as Workstation
I need to buy a box to be used as a development workstation and install windows 2003 x64 server on it. I will be using VS2008, SQL and similar tools on it. I bought a box from HP (HP Compaq dc7900) ...
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How can I tell I'm using an XP server vs. an XP workstation?
This should be obvious, but I can't seem to locate or think of anything that would indicate clearly whether I'm using an XP server or a workstation.
Thanks for the help.
Mark
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Windows SmartCard for Shared Workstations
We have a Windows x64 workstation that controls special equipment critical to our operations. This workstation only has a set few of trained operators who "know" how to operate it. However, it runs ...
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Is there any reason I shouldn't use a “workstation” as a server?
I've been looking to buy a tower-style server for our small office's network. It will be running installing Windows 2008 SBS, and its main functions will be Exchange, VPN, file sharing, and printer ...
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How often does tech-refresh happen?
How frequently does your workplace conduct a tech-refresh of PCs (desktops and laptops) and do developers get newer equipment more often?
Example:
Developers every 18 months
Rest of workforce ...
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Suggestions for a productive hardware setup with excellent virus protection [closed]
This question is a little opinion based, but I think it can be based in fact and I would prefer answers backed up with a link to a reputable company if possible.
The problem is at my job, we have ...
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How to check who is currently logged on to windows workstation from command line?
Environment is in domain, server is Windows Server 2003, workstations have Vista and XP installed.
I need the way to check remotely who is currently logged on workstation, preferably from some simple ...
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Setting up a Windows testing lab with VirtualBox in my Ubuntu workstation
I learned how to clone VirtualBox VMs with this article: http://srackham.wordpress.com/cloning-and-copying-virtualbox-virtual-machines/
OK, in the newest version of VirtualBox the VBoxManage command ...
