Using ShadowSpawn and Robocopy to copy in use files over a low bandwidth connection.

I had a Mail Server that needed to be moved from one location to another without interrupting service. The new server and the old server are in two different locations separated by many miles. The only connection between the two Continue reading Using ShadowSpawn and Robocopy to copy in use files over a low bandwidth connection.

Windows 8.1 Preview Installation Issues

Warning – Opinionated political content included! While installing Windows 8.1 Preview I was dismayed to see that Microsoft is forcing use of a Microsoft Account.  Fortunately, according to sources, the final release will have an option to use a local Continue reading Windows 8.1 Preview Installation Issues

[SOLVED] Cant connect to shell or management console

Oh This was so much fun! I had the exact experience this guy did with a new SBS Server 2011 after we installed a web application. This was the only fix that really worked. BTW the Exchange Management Shell and Continue reading [SOLVED] Cant connect to shell or management console

How to build a policy that give local users administrative rights on the local computer without making them and administrator on the domain.

Some of us want to loosen up our control on the local computer and really does not matter to us what the user does with it as long as they don’t inflict damage on the domain. By default, Windows makes Continue reading How to build a policy that give local users administrative rights on the local computer without making them and administrator on the domain.