Replace a 2003 (not R2) File Server with a 2012R2 files server and preferably...
I am wanting to replace a 2003 (not R2) File Server with a 2012R2 file server and preferably keep the same machine name and IP when finished. For the moment I just need some "high level" guidance,...
View ArticleNo Files
I recently had a problem that when i logged in it got me to a temporary account but when i open it all my softwares from old account are installed but the folders of downloads,pictures,videos and all...
View ArticleServer 2003 Software RAID-1 Fail - System won't boot
Have a Windows 2003 Server with software RAID-1, and the primary drive failed.I tried editing the boot.ini of the 2nd drive but all I get is a black screen and blinking cursor.The drive had 2...
View ArticleWhich kind of permission will lost after re-build Windows OS
Dear professional guys :I have to rebuild my File Server (Win2008R2) because of hardware issues. But I am not sure which kind of permission will lost after re-build it. This server only have 1...
View Articleactive directory share folder
Dear Alli have to create a sharefolder on the networki have a domain controller with ADand a file serverso i create a folder , share it on my fileserverthen in AD i create a sharefolder and gave the...
View ArticleHow is this even possible? Folders out of sync. Backlog command says in sync.
Two 2008 R2 servers. Been running DFS-R for about a year now. Generally no problems.If I run the DFSRdiag backlog command on either server, for one particular folder, it says there is no backlog....
View ArticleWhy DFSR primary server is still on "Uninitialized" status?
Hi, I created a DFSR replication group and my primary server is still on "Uninitialized" status after 2 days. The second server (member) in in "Waiting for initial replication" status. There are just 2...
View ArticleWhere is the "File Service Resource Manager" hidden in Windows 2012R2...
Hi All,I am running an W2012R2 Essentials VM as AD and file server. And I want to add/change certain quota templates. This should be done via the FSRM role in MMC. The FSRM role/feature is installed...
View ArticleUsers quota- not sending email windows 2008 server r2
I have setup quotas in File Server Resources Manager, when I test sending emails, it works ok I get email from FSRM, but users doesn't get email when they reach quota even when they are on 100%. When...
View ArticleIssue with drive space not being reclaimed after delete or move operation
I have been having an issue with drive space not being reclaimed after files are deleted or removed. I am running windows server 2012 r2 and the volume having the issue is on a storage space pool. The...
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Windows Explorer Displays Redirected Folders as a Different Name
Hi Guys,Windows 2008 and Windows 2008 R2 has this new feature where it displays folders in which you have ownership of as "Documents" or "Start Menu" for Folder Redirection.This only renames it when...
View ArticleDFSR detects dirty shutdown on reboot
Hi all,I have a Windows 2012 R2 Standard server running DFSR. It is up to date, all hotfixes have been installed, there is no antivirus running on it, and I've tweaked WaitToKillServiceTimeout to...
View Articleformatting a volume within disk management causes instability and host crash
We have a 3-node 2012 Cluster that is currently non-production. We are using MPIO, the default Microsoft DSM, CSVs, Failover Clustering, an EMC VNX5400, and FCoE. The LUN is instantly recognized by...
View Articleindex $0 for file 25 during every chkdsk
Every time chkdsk runs I get the error index $0 for file 25. This is a large file server so we really cannot bring the server down often. A couple weeks ago the power company scheduled a power outage...
View ArticleScale-Out File Server Interleave Size
I have a Hyper-V host machine connected to a two-node Scale-Out File Server. I'm playing around with the Interleave size when creating the Storage Spaces. Any suggestions for Interleave sizes? I know...
View ArticleThe IO operation at logical block address # for Disk # was retried
Hello everyone,A warning appears in the system log: === Log Name: System Source: disk Date: 2/20/2013 1:00:28 PM Event ID: 153 Task Category: None Level: Warning...
View ArticleWitness Client failed to find a Witness Server for NetName \\servername with...
Hi,I'm getting a hundreds of Critical SMBWitnessClient alerts in event managerWitness Client failed to find a Witness Server for NetName \\servername with error (The interface is unknown.). Retrying in...
View ArticleDesign Centralize File Service
Hi All, We have 6 Branch office locations and a centralized Datacenter and DR Site. File Services which are currently residing in Branch office locations, need to be centralized. I like to setup all...
View ArticleDo I need a server os? Do I need Active Directory?
Hello all! I just moved into a new place and am preparing to setup my network. I have around 2-3 desktops 2-3 laptops, 1 tablet and 1 phone. Then of course there will be guests as well.I am trying to...
View ArticleA timeout (30000 milliseconds) was reached while waiting for a transaction...
When I perform "vshadow -ap d: f: e: h:" displays an error text: VSS_E_MISSING_DISK Returned HRESULT = 0x800423f8In Windows Logs, There are two error: 1、Event 12362,VSS An expected hidden volume...
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