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Configure a client computer for automatic domain time synchronization Applies To: Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista Some computers that are joined to a domain are configured to synchronize from a manual time source. Use the following procedure to configure a client computer that is currently synchronizing with a manually specified computer, to automatically synchronize time with the domain hierarchy.

Q: What is Windows Server 2012 Essentials? A: The latest version of Windows Small Business Server, Windows Server 2012 Essentials is a flexible, affordable, and easy-to-use server solution designed and priced for small businesses with up to 25 users and 50 devices that helps them reduce costs and be more productive. Windows Server 2012 Essentials is an ideal first server, and it can also be used as the primary server in a multi-server environment for small businesses. Windows Server 2012 Essentials enables small businesses to protect, centralize, organize and access their applications and information from almost anywhere using virtually any device. Additionally, Essentials has the ability to grow as your business grows, providing an elastic solution that allows you to purchase and then perform an in-place conversion to Windows Server 2012 Standard if your business needs change over time. Customers can use Windows Server 2012 Essentials as a platform...

This post contains pointers to Windows Server 2003 support recommendations and tips. Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2 Best practices Active Directory Best practices Best practices for Active Directory Domains and Trusts Best practices for Active Directory Schema Best practices for Active Directory Sites and Services Best practices for Active Directory Users and Computers Best practices for assigning permissions on Active Directory objects Auditing Security Events Best practices Best practices for Backup Certificate Services Best practices Certificate Templates Best practices Connection Point Services Best Practices Best practices for disaster recovery Best practices for Disk Defragmenter Best practices for Disk Management Best practices for Disk Quotas Best practices for Distributed File System (DFS) DHCP Best Practices DNS best practices Encrypting File Syste...

How do you double-boot a Win 2003 server box?  The Boot.ini file is set as read-only, system, and hidden to prevent unwanted editing. To change the Boot.ini timeout and default settings, use the  System  option in  Control Panel  from the  Advanced  tab and select  Startup. What do you do if earlier application doesn’t run on Windows Server 2003? When an application that ran on an earlier legacy version of Windows cannot be loaded during the setup function or if it later malfunctions, you must run the compatibility mode function. This is accomplished by right-clicking the application or setup program and selecting Properties –> Compatibility –> selecting the previously supported operating system.  If you uninstall Windows Server 2003, which operating systems can you revert to?  Win ME, Win 98, 2000, XP. Note, however, that you  cannot upgrade from ME and 98 to Windows Server 2003 . How do you get to Internet Firewall se...

When the DHCP Server role is installed on a domain controller, the DHCP Server inherits the security permissions of the domain controller. To prevent possible misuse of the domain controller’s elevated permissions, DHCP Servers that are installed on Windows Server 2003 do not register DNS records on behalf of the clients that are associated with the DHCP Server unless the DHCP Server is explicitly configured with DNS credentials. This behavior prevents a potential escalation of privilege to clients of the DHCP Server. Configuring DNS credentials on a DHCP Server that is running Windows Server 2003 Follow these steps to configure the DNS credentials of a DHCP Server that is installed on a domain controller running the Windows Server 2003 operating system: Start the DHCP management console. Click Start , then click Run and type dhcpmgmt.msc . In the DHCP navigation pane, expand the server node and right-click IPv4 , and then click Properties . In...

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Integrating Active Directory into Open Directory is now so easy you could probably do it with blink of your eyes (well, that may be a exaggerated statement, but you could probably do it in under 5 minutes). 10.4  & older MAC releases Active Directory integration was horrific most of the time. The last 10.4.11 server that I tried to join to Active Directory (just join, not even integrate) failed to login ever again.  I’m sure that I could have troubleshooted the problem and fixed it, but it was easier for me to just upgrade the server to 10.5.