Hyper-V and SCVMM Blog

Let Active Directory Manage It Please

2013-05-02T13:48:00Z

Time Synchronization for Virtual Domain Controllers running on either Hyper-V or VMware Virtualization Platforms should be managed by Active Directory. There are several reasons as to why we should let Active Directory manage Time Sync for Virtual Domain Controllers, but first we need to look at the applications running inside a Virtual Machine. Please read here: https://www.simple-talk.com/blogs/2013/03/12/let-active-directory-manage-it-please/...(read more)

Active Directory Naming Information Could Not Be Located Because

2013-05-02T13:47:00Z

Sometimes when you open an Active Directory tool, you might get hit with the “ Active Directory Naming Information Could Not Be Located ” error message. The error does not provide more information as to what “Naming Information” the tool is referring to. And also, there’s nothing in the event logs to let you know more about the error so you can troubleshoot the issue. What you may not know is, there is a process which active directory tools or utility have to follow...(read more)

Hyper-V Migration Technologies

2013-05-02T11:31:00Z

It is difficult for an architect or an organization to select the right Hyper-V high-availability or migration technology to deploy in the production environment. There are so many choices. In addition to the Hyper-V high-availability & migration technologies that were introduced in Windows Server 2008 RTM and R2, the new Hyper-V Version 3.0 running on Windows Server 2012 Operating System comes with a bunch of new migration technologies. These technologies not only provide the high-availability...(read more)

Hyper-V Networking and Configuration Part III

2013-02-18T16:53:00Z

A configuration of Hyper-V networking across two or more Hyper-V Hosts is the most complex type. It needs to be configured according to the business rules and communication between Virtual Machines and the Hyper-V Parent Partition is best configured with VMBUS and VSP/VSC components. Nirmal explains how best to do it The article goes live here: http://www.simple-talk.com/sysadmin/virtualization/microsoft-hyper-v-networking-and-configuration---part-iii/ Enojy reading!...(read more)

NIC Teaming Support on Windows Server 2012

2013-01-31T12:39:00Z

Windows Server 2012 provides NIC Teaming support for Host and Virtual Machines running on Hyper-V. The Part 2 of Hyper-V Networking and Configuration article has been updated here: http://www.simple-talk.com/sysadmin/virtualization/microsoft-hyper-v-networking-and-configuration---part-2/ Thanks! Nirmal...(read more)

Hyper-V Networking and VLAN Configuration Scenario

2013-01-21T13:34:00Z

I have written the 2nd part of the Hyper-V Networking and Configuration. The big difference that we see between Scenario 1 and Scenario 2 is the communication to the External LAN (e.g. VM1 through VM3 talking to Server1 through Server3 on LAN). The moment you see the requirement for External communication you’ll think of using an External Virtual Switch. To achieve the requirements of this second scenario, you can use any of the configuration methods as discussed earlier but the most suitable...(read more)

The SysAdmin Handbook - The Best of SimpleTalk

2013-01-14T13:03:00Z

Over the past two years, Simple-Talk has published articles on a variety of SysAdmin topics, from Exchange to Virtualization, and including everything from Powershell to Unified Messaging. They have brought the best of these articles together to form The SysAdmin Handbook. With over fifty articles packed into this book, it will be an essential reference for any Systems Administrator, whether you have years of experience or are just starting out. Articles included in the Handbook: Message Hygiene...(read more)

Microsoft Hyper-V Networking and Configuration - Part 2

2013-01-12T04:15:00Z

I have recently written 2nd part of Hyper-V Networking article. Hyper-V Networking can be configured to meet a wide range of requirements, but it isn't always obvious which choices are appropriate when configuring the virtual network, and in particular the best ways to implement Virtual Network Switches. Continue reading here ......(read more)

Microsoft Hyper-V Networking and Configuration Part 1

2012-10-18T03:25:00Z

Most of the article talks about Hyper-V Networking. It doesn’t really elaborate on basics of Networking. Instead the article focuses more on the Hyper-V Networking and VLAN Tagging with examples. The first article in this series explains the following topics: Virtual Networking Overview Hyper-V Virtual Network Switch Overview Microsoft Hyper-V Virtual Network Switch Types Microsoft Hyper-V Virtual Network Maximum configuration What happens when you create a Virtual Network Switch? Continue...(read more)

Tips - 4

2009-11-03T14:15:00Z

A Quick Tip To Disable "Initial Configuration Tasks List" This article explains how you can disable the Initial Configuration Task List at logon. What All Ports Are Required By Domain Controllers And Client Computers? This article explains the key port requirement for Client computers and Domain Controllers communicating with each other. A Quick Tip To Check If PDC Emulator Is Working This article explains how you can tell if PDC Emulator in an Active Directory Domain is working. What To...(read more)

Tips - 3

2009-11-03T14:03:00Z

Group Policy Offers New Functionality in Windows Server 2008 This article explains the improvements to the Group Policy in Windows Server 2008. Domain Controller Options Not Supported By RODC This article explains the DC Options which are not supported by a RODC. DS Auditing in Windows Server 2008 This article explains the new functionality offered by auditing in Windows Server 2008. Fine Grained Password Policies Facts This article lists some facts about the FGPP. BCD: Boot Configuration Database...(read more)

Tips - 2

2009-11-03T13:44:00Z

A Quick Tip To Prevent Users From Accessing The Computer Tab This article explains a quick tip which you can use to prevent users from accessing the Computer Tab on My Computer property. A Quick Tip To Create A User Mode Process Dump File This article explains how you can use ADPlus.vbs to create a User Mode Process dump file when a process terminates unexpectedly. Log Files Of Server Manager This article explains log files which are used by Server Manager in Full installation and Server Core. This...(read more)

Tips - 1

2009-11-03T13:18:00Z

Please check all the tips at WindowsNetworking.com: A Quick Tip To Strict FRS Replication To A Specific Port This article explains a registry heck which can be used to strict FRS Replication to a specific port. A Quick Tip To Strict AD Replication To A Specific Port This article explains a registry entry which can be used to strict the AD Replication traffic to a specific port. A Quick Tip To Allow DSRM Account To Log On Normally This article explains a registry heck which can be used to allow DSRM...(read more)

Almost after 1 year, I'm back with a new beginning :)

2009-10-29T15:43:00Z

Recently, wrote an article on Hyper-V Quick Migration. Increasing the Availability of Virtualised Applications and Services http://www.simple-talk.com/sysadmin/virtualization/increasing-the-availability-of-virtualised-applications-and-services/...(read more)

Tip - DNS Client Behavior in Windows Vista and Server 2008

2008-10-30T01:06:17Z

Microsoft developers have changed the functionality of many of Windows' components. DNS is one of them. A DNS client component running on a Vista computer behaves differently than it did in previous versions of Windows. This tip explains the behavior of the DNS client component in Windows Vista for DNS queries and registrations. Read more here... http://www.serverwatch.com/tutorials/article.php/3781556...(read more)

Tip - A Quick Tip To Make Sure FRS Is Working In A Domain

2008-10-29T17:35:13Z

This article explains a small mechanism you can use to make sure FRS is working. FRS (File Replication Service) is used to replicate Scripts and Group Policy in Active Directory. FRS is dependent on Active Directory Connection Objects Read more here... http://www.windowsnetworking.com/kbase/WindowsTips/WindowsServer2008/AdminTips/Admin/AQuickTipToMakeSureFRSIsWorkingInADomain.html...(read more)

Tip - Remote Control in Windows Server 2008

2008-10-23T05:34:06Z

Microsoft developers have introduced a remote administration tools pack, which ships with Windows Server 2008 CD. The feature, called RSAT - Remote Server Administration Tools, Read more here... http://www.serverwatch.com/tutorials/article.php/3779931...(read more)

To music lovers...

2008-10-22T07:49:11Z

Guys, I'm great fan of Mohd. Rafi. (a great playback singer in India - he is no more with us :(....). These days I have been very busy singing couple of his songs. You can find the songs sung by me at the following URL: http://www.esnips.com/web/nratawasStuff :) I really love his voice, his style of singing and versatility....(read more)

Tip - A Quick Tip To Update Group Policy Settings On Remote Computers

2008-10-16T17:20:47Z

This article explains a single command you can use to update the Group Policy settings on remote computers. Please note this applies to Windows 2000 Computers only Read more here... http://www.windowsnetworking.com/kbase/WindowsTips/Windows2000/AdminTips/ActiveDirectory/AQuickTipToUpdateGroupPolicyOnRemoteComputers.html...(read more)

Tip - Background Zone Loading, New Functionality in Win Server 2008 DNS

2008-10-16T02:57:56Z

Microsoft has changed the way DNS loads zone data into memory. Sometimes the DNS server can take an hour or more to load the data with extremely large zone data stored in the Active Directory Services. The result is that the DNS server is unable to serve the client's requests in a timely fashion. Read more here... http://www.serverwatch.com/tutorials/article.php/3778316...(read more)