Windows Server Topics

• Windows Server Background
• Windows Server Installation
• Windows Backup

Active Directory Computer Names

• Problem: trying to change a computer name in Windows 7 but the new name already existing in the Windows 2008 R2 domain, so how do I delete the name from Active Directory and then change the computer name?
  • mstsc 192.168.1.20 administrator Sname1x
    • Need to see how to solve this certificate warning message
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  • Start → Administrative Tools → Active Directory Administrative Center
  • JourneyEdu.local domain → Computers
  • right click on the computer and select delete. Should now be able to rename the client/workstation computer
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Microsoft Windows Server 2003

• How to add a user?
  • Option 1: Use the Local Users and Group Management Console lusrmgr.msc at the command prompt or Start -> Run
  • Option 2: Start -> Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Computer Management
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  • Then make the user a member of a group
    • Option 1:
      • right click on the username and select Properties.
      • Click the Member Of tab. Then click the Add button.
      • In the Select Groups window, type in Administrator then click the Check Names button. Finally click OK.
    • Option 2:
      • click the groups folder
      • right click on Administrators and select Add to Group
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      • click the Add button
      • type in the username then click the Check Names button
      • should see the username under Members section
• How to Enable Remote Desktop for Administration
  • Start -> Control Panel -> System
  • Remote tab, click Allow users to connect remotely to your computer check box, and then click ok
  • Remote Desktop uses Port 3389, so check this is open on your firewall
  • If using another port, try 192.168.1.1: 22229 where 22229 is the open port
• How to add a user to Remote Desktop
  • Start -> Control Panel -> System then click the Remote tab
  • Check the Enable Remote Desktop on this computer checkbox
  • Click the Select Remote Users... button
  • Click the Add... button on the Remote Desktop Users window
  • type in the username you want to grant access to Remote Desktop into this server
  • click the Check Names button
  • click Ok button, Ok button and finally the OK button on System Properties
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  • Test the connection using a remote computer, Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Communications -> Remote Desktop Connection. Then enter in the domain name or IP address of the server

Windows Backup

• How to Use the AT Command to Schedule Tasks
• Using the Backup Utility in Windows Server 2003 to Backup and Restore Your Data
• How to use the Backup utility to back up files and folders in Windows XP