What is the difference between server 2003 and 2008

1. Hyper - V (only on 64bit Version)
2. WDS (Windows Deployment Service) Instead of RIS in 2003 server
3. Shadow Copy for Each and every folder
4. Installation is 32bit where as 2003 is 16bit as well as 32bit.
5. Group policy editor is Seperate option
6. IT supports IP V6, which is New Networking Protocol
7. Better Security
8. Role Based
9. Read only Domain Controller
10. Enhanced Terminal Services.

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Installing Active Directory 2008 | Windows Server 2008

http://www.petri.co.il/installing-active-directory-windows-server-2008.htm

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VM Console error: Unable to connect to the MKS: Failed to connect to the server

To avoid losing access to the ESX host, perform the below steps:

1. Add the ESX server in your DNS
2. Edit your hostfile on the workstation (C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc\hosts\) and add your ESX server


Add ESX server host name and IP address in the hostfile then you will be able to open Console screen.

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How to Restore Recycle Bin on XP machine.

Below you will find three methods of restoring your Recycle Bin to your desktop:


Method #1:

Right-click an empty area of your desktop -> Select Properties -> Click the Desktop tab
Click the Customize button -> Click Restore Default -> Exit all windows and restart your computer

Method #2:

Note: Be sure to make a backup copy of your registry prior to making any changes.

Go to Start>> Run. Type in: regedit [Enter]

Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace

Hold the mouse on NameSpace and right-click once. From the resulting menu, select Edit>> New>> Key

Copy and Paste the following Key code (including the brackets):

{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}

Press Enter on your keyboard, exit the registry editor and restart your system.

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VMware ESX 3.5 Update to Build Number

ESX 3.5.0 Update 1 = Build 64607
ESX 3.5.0 Update 2 = Build 110268
ESX 3.5.0 Update 3 = Build 123630
ESX 3.5.0 Update 4 = Build 153875
ESX 3.5.0 Update 5 = Build 207095
ESX 4.0    Update 1 = Build 208167

To find build numbers without logging into the VI Client is to run:

vmware -v

Find more from -- http://www.techhead.co.uk/how-to-determine-the-vmware-esx-or-esxi-build-version

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Step by step instructions to install Vmware ESX Server 3.x

Follow the below link to install ESX.

http://www.virtualizationtrainings.com/vmware-basic-trainings/installation-of-vmware-esx-server-3.5

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Export Distribution List Members (from Active Directory to Text)

Here is the Script to Export the members from DL

On Error Resume Next

WScript.Echo Now()
Set objGroup = GetObject _
("ldap://CN=testgroup,OU=groupname,DC=domain,dc=com")
objGroup.GetInfo
arrMemberOf = objGroup.GetEx("member")
WScript.Echo "Members:"
For Each strMember in arrMemberOf
WScript.echo strMember
Next

Copy the above code and save it in Notepad. Save this file as "DLmembers.vbs"

Execute from Command mode

c:\>cscript dlmembers.vbs >c:\output.txt

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