
Windows Networking

mthaler
I have a small network using Win2k Server w/ Exchange 2000. I got a free copy of SBS2003 from MS at a training session and I am wondering how painful an upgrade it would be? Anybody try this? Is it worth it? I REALLY don't want to do a clean install, I would rather do an upgrade if that were possible.

server on lan
elux123
Hi All Need your help with a problem, I am running windows XP SP1, and connect to the net using an ADSL modem/router I have a small lan setup with one of the computers running Serv-U ftp server, the problem is that people cannot connect, they can ping to my ip address ok but I suspect that i need to somewhere tell ...

bypassing Administrator
Nas Choka
At work i can't install any programs, i just get an error message, I'm assuming it's because of adminisrtator priveledges which i don't have. Can anyone tell me how to bypass this?.

IIS 5+ won't respont to "localhost" or 127.0.0.1..
SuperChicken
Hello all. I've been working on setting up some software on my IIS machine, and when I type in the FQDN ( ) or the machine name iwcserver, it responds with the root page. But, when I type in localhost or the loopback IP (127.

Exchange SMTP almost working :-(
mthaler
I have set up Win2k SBS and the basic setup seems like it is working fine. Well now they want me to set up Exchange to host their internet email. They own several domains, so I am testing with a domain they don't acutally use yet.

Civilization 2 (patched) not networking between XP and 95
ConQueso
Wasn't sure if this topic belonged here or in games, so please follow the link and not post in this thread to avoid cross-threading. Thank you. .

Scripting obsolete
Mindbreaker
I found a nice tool lately, UMS. It's all about drive mapping and configuration in networks, with a nice GUI and some very nice features, even able to handle policies. It made all my scripting obsolete, most of the options can be handled per mouseclick.

SBS2003 - Using Exchange with cable broadband
Spearfish
I have a small 12 user dental office that wants to implement SBS2003 so that they can utilize the calander sharing feature, but they also want exchange to handle the email for the company. Whats the best way to do this? Iknow about POP3 connectors, but they want the exchange server to be the POP server.

So, you wanna create your own Active Directory network, eh?
clutch
Here's some stuff from MS that should help you out: Windows 2000 DNS and Active Directory Information and Technical Resources (298448) How to Configure Active Directory on a Home Network (260362) HOW TO: Create an Active Directory Server in Windows 2000 (300921) Troubleshooting Common Active Directory Setup Issues ...

Sever 2k3 Networking
ugzkmk
Here come the flames. . . So I was wondering if anyone could tell me how or direct me to a tutorial about setting up a home network with 3 pcs running 2K3 Enterprise. Its a nic to router to internet.

Exchange Server 2000 over a VPN
BladeRunner
I've done some research into this however I just thought I'd get the opinions of some people in the know here before we deploy anything. Here at work we have a Windows 2000 AD Domain. We are also using Exchange Server 2000 We will soon be opening a small US operation, initially about five people however this will s ...

Realtime threat alerts via e-mail
ryoko
Hi all, I subscribe to several publications that should give quick e-mail alerts about nasty viruses, worms. . . basically any major internet issue. The problem I have is that I don't get the info fast enough, or don't even get it at all.

Proxy for images only
LeoKesler
Hi, I woudd like to ask if someone knows a software proxy to cache only images from servers ? There are many proxies but no one has a option to cache only images. Thanks. .

setting up ICS using LAN and WLAN
taeuler
I have a wireless internet connection on my Windows XP machine, and I would like to share a connection with my Linux box through a wired LAN. When I set the network up I used the This computer connects directly to the internet.

My woeful DNS skills need improving.
Hot Dang
I work in a school and so have limited funds available so our setup is far from ideal. We have one win2k server (single domain) running most things for 350 clients (win2k and XP pro). The council runs our firewall, e-mail and broadband routing externally and they have 2 DNS servers.

DHCP Error
ugzkmk
Ok heres the problem im on Server 2k3 Ent Ed. A cable line with a Linksys NIC. I used to be running through a DLINK router, but no more. Since then my internet has dropped in and out. It cant get a DHCP address so no internet.

Slow logons, XP pro to 2000 server
Hot Dang
I read that there is a lot of unneccesary comms between an XP PC and the server during login and that there were ways to speed it up, but I lost my hard copy of the instructions and can't remember where I got them from.

Software License Compliance / Management
adamvjackson
I am in need of some recommendations for a software package to create a report (csv, excel, etc. ) of currently installed software packages and OS installations on my network. I am aware of the MSIA, but it is limited only to Microsoft products, which DOES help, but may actually create more work than necessary.

LOgin Script
jchandler
I have a login script that should map to the clients home folder on the file server i am trying to get it to work when i login in on the sever with the username it works fine but when i try to login from the client it will not work i thought it may have been a permissions issue but i can manuel map the folder from ...

What Happened?
harcecy
My system is not seeing the network and also does not show the properties of my network places. The operating system is Xp and am usind Lan server. Pls, can you kindly tell me what would have happen to it? Thanks and God bless Yours truly, Harcecy.