What is paged memory and non paged memory

Paged Pool is exactly what its name implies , it can be paged out. The NonPaged Pool cannot be paged out. Each of these pools start at an initial size that is based upon the amount of physical memory present in the system. NP pool on Windows 2003 x86 systems has limit 256 MB. it used for kernel operations (drivers), GUI and some others.

virtual memory, or the page file, it resides on the hard drive. Page files are measured in megabytes. The size of the page file is based on how much RAM is installed in the computer. By default a page file which is 1.5 times the amount of installed RAM and places it on the hard drive where XP is installed.

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Active Directory Replication Types

Intrasite Replication :
Replication between domain controllers within the same site. Intrasite replication utilizes the RPC protocol to replicate data over fast, reliable network connections. Replication data is not compressed. Polling Interval which is every 5 minutes by default.

Intersite Replication:
Replication between sites. Intersite replication will utilize either RPC over IP or SMTP to replicate data.With intersite replication, packets are compressed to save bandwidth. Polling Interval By default is three hours or 180 minutes. The minimum period is 15 minutes.

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What Information is Replicated in Active Directory

->When an object is created.
->When an object is deleted.
->When an object is moved.
->When an object is changed or modified.

AD Objects: Domain, Organizational Unit, User, Computer, Contact, Group, Shared Folder and Shared Printer

Active Directory replication can utilize one of two protocols to send replication data between domain controllers

Remote Procedure Call (RPC): This is the main protocol used by Active Directory to send replication data.

Simple Mail Transport Protocol (SMTP): SMTP is typically utilized for sending replication data in bulk, and for sending replication data over unreliable network connections

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Active Directory Saved Queries Templates ( very useful)

In order to configure and use server query follow the below link ( Very useful link)
http://www.kreslavsky.com/2008/08/active-directory-saved-queries-templates.html

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To schedule automatic email send in Outlook 2007

To schedule automatic email send see the below link.

http://www.kreslavsky.com/2009/03/outlook-delay-or-schedule-email-send.html

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If Desktop Icon Disappeared/Deleted.

If Desktop Icon Disappeared/Deleted. Follow the below steps to restore it.

Open Notepad

Paste the text bellow

[Shell]
Command=2
IconFile=explorer.exe,3
[Taskbar] Command=ToggleDesktop

Save the file as Desktop.scf and drag it to your Quick Launch bar.

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Script to check the Exchange database size

Follow the below link for Script:

http://www.tek-tips.com/faqs.cfm?fid=5708

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