Windows Server ‘Can’t Delete an OU’
KB ID 0000105 Problem Error “You do not have sufficient privileges to delete {OU Name}, or this object is protected from accidental deletion” Cause In Windows domains you have the option to prevent an OU from accidental deletion so that even a Domain/Enterprise admin cannot delete it. That’s fine until you need to delete one. Solution To delete a protected OU 1. On the the Server (with administrative privileges). 2. Start...
Windows Server – Stop Server Manager from Launching
KB ID 0000042 Dtd 04/08/15 Problem Server Manager on Windows Server 2008 and Server 2012, launches every time you log on, (with administrative access). After a while this can get very annoying, if you log into a lot of servers for example. So I tend to stop it auto-launching (it’s still on the taskbar if you need it!) Solution Disable Server Manager Opening on Startup 1. With Server Manager Open > Manage > Server Manager...
Set up Remote Access PPTP VPN’s in Windows Server
KB ID 0000103 Problem You want to provide access to your corporate network for your remote users. Solution Installing the Server Role 1. Start > Server Manager (or Start > run > CompMgmtLauncher.exe (Enter) > Add Roles > Select Network Policy and Access Services > Next > Next 2. Select Remote Access Service > Next > Install > The Service will take awhile to install (Coffee time!). 3. When Done > Close....
Remote Server Administration Tools (On Server 2008)
KB ID 0000169 Problem After 20 minutes of Googling I was scratching my head. I wanted “Active Directory Users and Computers” on a 2008 server, that wasn’t a domain controller. I thought as Vista had the same codebase, then Vista RSAT would work, (but it wont.) Solution After a bit of stumbling around, I found it, its already on the server as a “Feature” its just not turned on. Click Start > Server...
Locate your FSMO Role Servers
KB ID 0000221 Problem You would like to know which servers are holding which roles. To move your FSMO Servers CLICK HERE Solution FSMO Servers There are five FSMO (Flexible Single Master Operations) Roles that need to Exist in a Windows AD Forest. PDC Emulator (One per domain) RID Master (One per domain) Schema Master (One per forest) Domain Naming Master (One per forest) Infrastructure Master (One per domain) But I’ve Googled...