Changing DPM replica to new server.
I am trying to replace a file server that is having problems. I do not want to have to start the replication all over again so I am hoping there is a way to point the current replica to the new...
View ArticleExtending C drive on virtual server
Hello forum, Please can someone advise if extending C drive in this scenario will require reboot?Server = Windows 2008 R2Pagefile = system managedPlatform = VMwareI will be extending the drive on C...
View ArticleUnix Hosted NFS - Windows Server 2008 r2 CIFS - Clients
Hello, I have a Unix server that hosted an NFS share and is working. I need connect that NFS share to one Windows Server 2008 R2 Once I can see the files on my Windows Server 2008 R2 (NFS) i need to...
View ArticleWindows Storage Server 2008 Backup over the internet
I have a client that uses Windows storage server 2008 Essentials and wants to backup his employees' laptops at his office to the storage server standing at his house. I have setup the network at his...
View ArticleWin2003R2 to new server Win2008R2 Domain Migration - Workstations CRAWLING!!!
Hello all - hope someone can help me with this. Small office had Server2003R2 with 7 XP SP3 machines with domain. Added a Server2008R2, dcpromo, added Roles for DHCP, DNS, AD. FSMO shows the roles...
View ArticleWindows PowerShell Classifier (FCI) 2012 R2
Hi folks,I'm busy implementing FSRM FCI to classify files using PowerShell. The Windows PowerShell Classifier module is integrated in Windows 2012 R2. So when I launch the fsrm.msc I am able to choose...
View ArticleUpgrade Windows File Cluster
Hello.Ive just bought a new server for testing purposes, and i want to setup a Windows File Cluster - almost done :)The File Cluster is a Two noded Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Cluster. Now i want...
View ArticleShadow Copy via Script
Hello,I setup multiple Windows 2008 R2 Servers. I have managed to script a lot of what needs to be setup but I would like to script the Shadow Copy.I would like to match exactly what happens if you...
View ArticleIncreasing disk size in windows server 2003
Hello,Am running a file server on windows server 2003. And i have 3 partitions as C, D and E. Where as D & E having 1 TB each. My company user documents are mapped to D as well as E. Now my D drive...
View ArticleUsing "nested" Mount Points within Mount Points to add additional LUNs to a...
I realize that this might or might not be common and I haven't read or seen anything about this. So here goes...No clustering. Just a strightup adding LUNs to a server mount point.I have no issues...
View ArticleUnable to remove DFS namespace server, error: The namespace cannot be detected
Hello,I was attempting to configure the servers in my domain-based DFS namespace to use full qualified domain names. I have four namespace servers, one running Windows Server 2012 R2, the others...
View ArticleFRSM Randomly Reports Incorrect Quota Usage
We are using Server 2008 with FSRM 6.1 and are randomly seeing some quotas reporting incorrectly that they are at 100%. If the folder is checked they are well under the quota but FRSM still reports it...
View ArticleShared Folder Access Issue
We have multiple sites in Active Directory and multiple AD controllers in each site. We have two file servers, one in each site. We are having access issues with one user who is using computers in...
View ArticleView how much data is stored on ssd/hdd tiers
Could anyone please tell me what cmdlet/tool/etc is available to have a glimpse into the amount of data being stored on hot and cold tiers in storage spaces?I know how to see how much storage space has...
View ArticleWin Server 2008 R2 - FSRM is not able to view Office Word 2010 custom...
Hi, how to view custom document properties for office 2010 files on Win Server 2008 R2 - FSRM.Word 2003 custom document properties are reportable and also visible after: Right click on...
View ArticleSignature Collision
I am having a signature collision with my two external SeaGate GoFlex Desk, 3TB drives. I have them both plugged in at the same time, but only one is assigned a drive letter. I am running Windows...
View ArticleOccasional groups of iSsciPrt Errors on Server 2008 R2 - CIFS vols on...
I have a Windows Server 2008 R2 serving 4 volumes via iSCSI and a Netgear ReadyNAS 3200. One user reported getting an error trying to save to the network. Looks like the below happened at the same...
View ArticleHow to migrate network shares to Windows Server 2012 R2
Not sure if this falls into this category so I apologize in advance.I have a Windows Server 2008 R2 Core OS (MyFileServer1) on the domain and I want to migrate the Network Shares for my departments and...
View ArticleVolumes disappeared from DFS replication
Hi all,Recently I set up DFS replication on Windows 2012 Std Server. Few days ago I tried to connect the 3rd server to this replication and found out that all volumes except C:\ drive are disappeared...
View ArticleDFS Question
This is a general question.... My company is trying to leverage DFS to replicate a project directory out. Here are some questions that I haven't been able to answer for them yet.1. Is there a master...
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