Creating a Home Folder for Users

• Share the Users folder by doing an advanced share.
• Go to Active Directory Users and Computers on the server Double Click the Users folder and then Right-click a user and select Properties.
• Select the Profile tab.
• On the Home Folder option: click Connect, select a drive (ex. H: )and type file://127.0.0.1/users/%25username%25

                  
Creating a Home folder is very useful to keep all the documents on the Server. Also, the folders can have quotas placed on them, to prevent your users from doing storing massive amounts of junk on your server. Great way to prevent loss of data on work stations and manage speed up the work stations by keeping them more free of user documents.

Server 2008 ignores my selection to Turn on Network Discovery

I click apply after selecting "Turn on Network Discovery", however, rather than having the green circle appearing, the gray bleak circle with "Off" remains.

Research: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948613

Hypothesis: If I create a new role in the Firewall to allow connection through Port 5357 then Network Discovery will turn on.

Results: The bleak circle with "Off" remains after opening Port 5357.

Hypothesis: Look deeper into the Firewall and keep it simple.

Current Results: I entered into the Firewall and tried adding a program "Network Discovery" in the exceptions tab, but I have not had positive results yet in finding such a program.

 

Cyberwarefare

OU's in the Active Directory

Check out the OU's in the domain.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727085.aspx
http://www.informit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=32080
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/technologies/directory/activedirectory/default.mspx
These are three sites that offer more infor on Active Directory and OU's

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Active Directory Issues: “a Primary Domain Controller (PDC) cannot be contacted.

Error: Domain that was supposed to be created upon the install of Active Directory is nor appearing and creating errors of shutdown and communication.

Research: support.microsoft.com http://support.microsoft.com/kb/903654

Hypothesis: If I uninstall Active Directory by typing dcpromo /forceremoval into the command promt with admin user right. Then ensure that the latest update is installed on Server 2008-service pack1. Then reinstall Active Directory using a Static IP than yes it will be able to see my domain and the computer will quit crashing.

Result: The initial attempt to type dcpromo /forceremoval did not complete the task as desired. The Active Directory was still in existence.

And an interesting, note two pictures and my google chrome are now none existent.

Hypothesis: click remove role and follow directions.

Result: Success on the removal and now I am reinstalling Active Directory

Hyppothesis: Start install of AD

Error: Fun new error: on the reinstall I select to choose my own static IP address. It won't let me continue. I check and view my network connections and their properties. My preferred DNS server is 127.0.0.1

On the network map it should be 172.16.1.11

Oh great goodness the new recommendation is that I continue with the exact same method that I preformed the first time, that yes failed the first time. Ooooh now I'm steaming mad.

So I go through the ordeal once again with the result of "not successful"

The errors I receive upon trying to enter the Active Directory Domain and Trusts are:

Firstly, "You cannot modify domain or trust information because a Primary Domain Controller (PDC) cannot be contacted. Please verify that the PDC emulator for the current domain and the network are both online and functioning properly."

Secondly, "The configuration information describing this enterprise is not available. The server is not operational."

Research: This site might have a solution http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc780487.aspx I'll search it.

Just as I was about to ready to delete and reinstall Server 2008, when I received some advice.
In the first place I should have looked at the event viewer to do systematic problem solving.

Hypothesis: Enable and start the Server service and the Netlogon service and active directory should work

Result: Yes, Windows Server 2008 automatically has the Server service disabled, I enabled it and then had to Start it and then start the Net logon service. We’re all smiles now.

Don’t use an Operating System in your Business

How would you enjoy cutting your electric bill, conserving space by getting rid of those bulky PC towers and having more control as an IT manager?

WSYE has developed terminals that can attach to the back of the monitor. They are about the size of a home router. They are small. They prevent many IT nightmares caused by users and are very reliable.

In an
article from PR Newswire, Marc Driessen Vice President, Dynamic Manufacturing Solutions, Inc states "Easy to maintain, easy to deploy and easy to administer. What more could we ask for,"

Wyse and VMware Customers Champion Thin Clients as Ideal Desktop Virtualization Endpoint Based on Low TCO, Rich Multimedia Capabilities, Ease-of-Use and Security :Virtual Desktop Adoption Continues to Grow as Wyse Combines Hardware and Software Solutions for Best-in-Class End-User Experience. (16 September). PR Newswire. Retrieved January 15, 2009, from ABI/INFORM Dateline database. (Document ID: 1555342781).

The Wyse S10 is a great choice for dependability. As the CTO I could use this software to manager the "thin clients". The price range these of fine pieces of hardware is expensive. WYSE has a spot just for Enterprises to buy from. The idea is that the power, space, and time that will be saved will make this cost well worth your pennies.

You should try one for free from WYSE.

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They have career oppenings.
It is interesting to read their Job requiremnts etc.

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Making the Install of an OS Simpler

In a work place there can be many workstations. And with all the jazz about these new Operating Systems, you as an IT person could spend all your useful hours wasted by individually installing the OS to every workstation manually. Now shouldn't there be an easier method. Yes, and there is.

Through the use a server (which you should have with more than 5 workstations) the installation of the OS on many workstations becomes like a hot bath, pleasurable and relaxing.

There a few methods one can use if there are going to enjoy life.
The first being, the use of Windows Deployment Services through Windows Servers 2003 & 2008. This is a great tool that will help you use disk images to do the install to workstation computers.

The second is the Unattended Install procedure. This requires the use of XML files. For sample XML files go to www.Microsoft.com

A neat article I found called "Install multiple OS Without Cds" take a look.

Hypothesis: this should work outside of VirtualPC. I will do these installs through the server I am building at home.

Results will be posted soon.

Microsoft Server 2008-problem install

Well the task was rather simple and intersting to see the different text boxes pop up from the entered script commands.

I keep wondering why that error initially came up.

To see the simple instructions, I followed to fix the problem click here.

The install as a whole was time consuming.

The automated install would be a nice alternative to this manual install.

I wonder how ghosting works...?

Possible jobs

Information technology auditor
From $40,000 to $65,000
15% of the jobs in the USA are in the West. The median salary in $51.2K
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Senior Information Technology Auditor - $65-80k plus bonus!
Duties:- Managing SAS 70 Review engagements
- Conducting IT Audits and IT Control Reviews
- Performing Network Vulnerability Assessments
- Assisting with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 internal control projects
- Reviewing, documenting, evaluating and testing general controls in a wide range of environments
- Preparing reports on findings and recommendations as a result of the audit work performed.
Requirements:
- 2+ years IT audit experience
- Ideal candidate will have experience with both information systems and auditing.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, accounting or finance.
- Master's degree a plus
- Financial Institution experience a plus
- CISA preferred
- Up to 50% travel
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Business Development Manager - Cyberwarfare

Duties: Other specific duties will include: shaping assigned new business campaigns; monitoring campaign progress and execution; proposing campaign restructure where appropriate; proposal capture lead; protecting and growing existing programs. The manager should be familiar with Department of Defense Program, Planning, Budget and Execution processes, and acquisition strategies. BS degree in an engineering discipline and a successful track record of 12 or more years business development experience. Position requires experience with OSD, Military Services, Intelligence Community and other Federal Agencies. Strong knowledge of DoD Electronics Communications desirable. Familiarity with IO/RF products is desired. TS/SBI security clearance required.

Basic Qualifications: Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written) are required; key responsibilities include articulating strategy and direction to senior management, articulating key customer requirements and needs to project teams, and communicating the company's skills and product capabilities to the customer - Knowledge of the Department of Defense Program, Planning, Budget and Execution process, and acquisition strategies is essential to focus general and specific capture and technology investment strategies for the business area. Also requires knowledge of competing companies and their systems. - Strong leadership and organizational skills are needed to influence others while building and maintaining relationships (internally and externally) critical to technology development and program capture. - Must be self-directing as this position will have wide latitude to identify and pursue opportunities within the given technology genre. BS degree in an engineering discipline and 12 or more years business development experience. Must have DoD customer experience. TS/SBI security clearance required.
$100,000.00 USD - $150,000.00 USD Annually
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Careers and Pay

A great site to see pay scales for jobs.
http://swz.salary.com/salarywizard/layouthtmls/swzl_salaryrangenarrowjob_40_IT07.html