Enable Role Remote Desktop Web Access

This provides clients an interface to access their virtual desktop. Let's see how to set up Remote Desktop Services on Windows 2008 R2 by enabling Remote Desktop Web Access Role Service. Use the following steps to install the RD Web Access role service: Log on to the desired server with local administrator privileges. Click Start, and then click Run. In the Run dialog box, type in ServerManager.msc and click OK. In the Roles Summary section,...

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Useful Windows tips, tricks and secrets for end-user and administrator

This article describes some cool Windows key tricks to get you started. Here are some of the best tips and tricks for Windows that may help you support/guide/coach the end user. Calculate more     Explore the Mode menu and you'll see powerful new Statistics and Programmer views. And if you're clueless about bitwise manipulation, then try the Options menu instead. This offers many different unit conversions (length, weight, volume...

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Net Accounts, Net Accounts /Domain Command Details and Examples

You must access a command prompt and be logged on to an account with network administration permissions. Net accounts command allows administrators to control user account logon settings from command line. Below you can find the syntax of net accounts command explained with examples. C:\>net accountsForce user logoff how long after time expires?:       NeverMinimum password age (days):                         ...

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Details and Examples net user /domain user info from the command line

Use the command "net user accountname /domain" to display user information Running that command gives you something like this: net user thinnawutp /domain (2 domain output sample)   To obtain a list of domain users and groups you can query the domain controller as follows:net user /domain > users.txt net group /domain > groups.txt ...

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How to logoff remote desktop via Terminal Server Commands "Query session | Reset session"

This is just a quick guide to check the error message "The terminal server has exceeded the maximum number of allowed connections" that you can use this command to figure out what sessions are connected to the server. Use this command to display information about administrative and client node sessions: query session /server:yourcomputer To reset the session of user1 by using the session name:reset session rdp-tcp#1 To reset the session of user1...

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How to enable ping response in Windows Server with commandline

This is just a quick guide to enabling a server to respond to ping, the default setting in Windows Server is to disable. I would like to recommend this command "Netsh firewall set icmpsetting 8". While running this command, just wait since it takes a little time and this is the result:, Once enabled you can also simply disable the ping utility also by repeating the same above steps the only difference would be the command name. Open the command...

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How to find MAC address... either locally or across a network

Getmac | I would like to recommend this parameter "getmac /s \\remotecomputer", it helps you can remote to other PCs easily. While running this command, just wait since it takes a little time and this is the result:, Returns the media access control (MAC) address and list of network protocols associated with each address for all network cards in each computer, either locally or across a network. getmac getmac /v Note: export the output by using...

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Commands Every Administrator Should Know "Driverquery"

Driverquery = Displays a list of all installed device drivers and their properties. I would like to recommend this parameter "driverquery /s \\remotecomputer" , it helps you can remote to other PCs easily Incorrect device drivers can lead to any number of system problems. If you want to see which drivers are installed on a Windows system, you can do so by running the driverquery tool. This simple command-line tool provides information about...

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How to Copy Path of a File to the Clipboard in Windows 7 or Vista

Windows Vista and 7 provides a very useful option "Copy as Path" which appears whenever you right-click on a file/folder. All you have to do is hold down the shift key, and right-click the file... Choose the Copy as Path from the menu. This option automatically copies the full path of selected file/folder which can be used anywhere else. Here’s an example of what’s on the clipboard after clicking that: “"E:\CVX Mail\Mail 2007.pst"” Note:...

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Windows 2008R2: Installing .NET Framework (Enabling the Feature)

     2008R2 includes the .NET Framework as a feature that needs to be turned on when required. Numerous installation programs (for example SQL Server 2012) require it and will mostly just error and tell you to turn the feature on.      The blog post is intended as a step-by-step guide to switching the feature on.      Go to the start menu and type "Feature" into the search box, choose...

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How to use GPO to remotely install software in Windows Server 2008

       You can use Group Policy to assign or to publish software to users or computers in a domain. Additionally, it is useful to be able to deploy software based on group membership. A Group Policy object (GPO) is usually applied only to members of an organizational unit (OU) to which the GPO is linked. Create a Distribution Point        To publish or assign a computer program, you must...

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force proxy setting via group policy(GPO)

       We are using GPOs to apply proxy settings in our domain. Works fine and gives us the flexibility we need. GPOs are applied at system startup or user login. Take a look into the refresh policy. Changed GPOs will not be applied before the refresh interval takes place (in case the user remains logged in). This article describes how to force proxy setting via group policy. Click Start – All programs – Administrative...

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How to Disable USB Storage Devices ports in Windows 7

      USB storage devices are so common these days almost everyone owns USB storage device in shape of small flash drives, external hard disks, mobile phones, cameras, and lots of other portable devices. So if you want to secure your computer from stealing data, viruses or any other risks then simply disable the USB ports for USB storage devices / disk drives. To block the USB storage devices just follow the given steps...

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How to find who is accessing shared folder/files on network

       Windows allows us to easily share files and folders with other people on our network but some of us may want to know when someone else is accessing our shared files and folders. I am going to show everyone for How to find who is accessing shared folder/files on the network. Computer Management       For all its faults, Windows has a lot of features. In fact, many people outside the...

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Configure IP Address and DNS using Command Prompt

In order to configure TCP/IP settings such as the IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS and WINS addresses and many other options you can use Netsh.exe. The requested operation requires elevation (Run as administrator). The IP address of your computer can be set from the command prompt by running the following commands at an administrative level prompt: netsh interface ip set address name="Local Area Connection" static 146.40.202.222...

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Enable Telnet with only one command

Enable Telnet with only one command... Starting with Windows Vista, Windows 7 and ....., Microsoft no longer includes the telnet command installed by default. It is still available but must be installed or enabled by the user. The normal way to enabled additional features is through the “Turn Windows features on or off” window found in Control Panel. This accomplishes the task but can be annoying when you are working in Command Prompt and need...

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Solving the Problem

       Many device or network problems are straightforward to resolve, but others yield misleading symptoms. If one solution does not work, continue with another. A solution often involves: Upgrading software or hardware (for example, upgrading to a new version of agent software or installing Gigabit Ethernet devices) Balancing your network load by analyzing:• What users communicate with which servers• What the user...

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Identifying and Testing the Cause of the Problem

      After you develop a theory about the cause of the problem, test your theory. The test must conclusively prove or disprove your theory. Two general rules of troubleshooting are: If you cannot reproduce a problem, then no problem exists unless it happens again on its own. If the problem is intermittent and you cannot replicate it, you can configure your network management software to catch the event in progress.      ...

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Understanding the Problem

      Networks are designed to move data from a transmitting device to a receiving device. When communication becomes problematic, you must determine why data are not traveling as expected and then find a solution. The two most common causes for data not moving reliably from source to destination are: The physical connection breaks (that is, a cable is unplugged or broken). A network device is not working properly and...

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Recognizing Symptoms

       The first step to resolving any problem is to identify and interpret the symptoms."Recognizing Symptoms" The first step to resolving any problem is to identify and interpret the symptoms. You may discover network problems in several ways. Users may complain that the network seems slow or that they cannot connect to a server. You may pass your network management station and notice that a node icon is red. Your...

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