How to Transfer FSMO Roles

To transfer the FSMO roles by using the Ntdsutil utility, performed the following Steps;-

1.First of all log on to Domain and Domain Controller running Windows 2000 Server-or Windows Server 2003 is located in the forest where FSMO roles are being transferred. First make sure to log on to the domain controller that you are assigning FSMO roles to. Make sure that the user must be a member of the Enterprise Administrators group to transfer Schema Master or Domain naming master roles, or a member of the Domain Administrators group of the domain where the PDC emulator, RID master and the Infrastructure master roles are being transferred.
2.Click on Start, and then select Run, type then command ntdsutil and then OK to proceed.
3.After performing step 2, type the Roles which one by and then press ENTER to transfer.
4.Type connections, and then press ENTER to continue.
5.Then after doing step 4 type: connect to server servername, and then press ENTER, where servername is the domain controller name which you want to assign the FSMO Role to.
6.At the server connections prompt, type q, and then press ENTER to Quite the Current window.
7.To transfer the simply type, transfer role, where role is the role that you want to transfer. To get hep about how to transfer role simply type question mark ? at the fsmo maintenance, and then press ENTER, or you can see the list of roles as given below. For example, to transfer the RID master role, simply type transfer rid master. There is PDC Emulator role, whose syntax is transfer pdc, but not transfer pdc emulator this is the main exception here.
FSMO role Partition

Schema CN=Schema,CN=configuration,DC=

Domain Naming Master CN=configuration,DC=

PDC DC=

RID DC=

Infrastructure DC=

To exit the Window of fsmo maintenance, simply type q, and then press ENTER to gain access to the ntdsutil prompt and then type same command as, q, and press Enter to Close the Windows.

What’s New in Server 2008 AD DS Installation Process

Introduction
Here in this topic or article it is mentioned about the new method and process of installing and removing AD DS Windows Server 2008.
There is new installation of AD DS in Windows Server 2008. But where there are no new installations options available for AD DS in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2. In MS Windows Server 2008 R2 has new Domain and Forest Functional Levels which you can choose during or after an AD DS installation.

The location of Adprep.exe is completely different both in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Always remember that before adding a domain controller that runs Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 to an existing Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003 Active Directory environment run Adprep.exe first is mandatory. The Windows Server 2008 operating system installation disk keeps the Adprep.exe file in /Sources/adprep folder, but in Windows Server 2008 R2, Adprep.exe is located in the /Support/adprep folder.

Both 32-Bit and 64-Bit version of Adprep.exe is included in Windows Server 2008 R2. Where 64-bit version runs by default. But make sure that if you are running 32 bit computer then always try to run a 32-bit version of Adprep.exe (Adprep32.exe).

* The new installation options are as given below:-
o RODC option.
o DNS option.
o New options in the Active Directory Domain Services Installation Wizard.
o New unattended installation options.
o Global catalog server option (GCS).
* New installation options of Windows Server 2008 is as mentioned below:
o Full installation of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2
o Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2
* Windows Server 2008 R2 includes Active Directory Administrative Center, which provides an enhanced Active Directory data management experience and a rich graphical user interface (GUI). Active Directory Administrative Center relies on Active Directory Web Services (ADWS), which requires TCP port 9389 to be open.

New AD DS installation Wizard
To add the AD Ds server role interactively, you can use the Active Directory Domain Services Installation Wizard. You can access the Active Directory Domain Services Installation Wizard in new ways, as follows:

* You can use the Add Roles Wizard in the following ways:-
o Click on Add Roles in Initial Configuration Tasks, then the application that appears when you first install the operating system.
o Then after that click on Add Roles in Server Manager, which is integrated with the Administrative Tools menu.

To install AD DS, you must run Dcpromo.exe. The process of installing AD DS by using dcpromo.exe, you can follow the given steps or methods.

Click Start, then select Run, and then type dcpromo, and then click OK, to proceed, as in previous versions of the Windows Server operating system.

The Installation Wizard of Active Directory Domain Services contains a new option on the Welcome page of the wizard to enable advanced mode as an alternative to running dcpromo with the /adv switch (dcpromo /adv). Advanced mode contains additional options that enable more advanced configurations.

The additional installation options in advanced mode include the following:

* Creating a new domain tree.
* Install from Media (IFM), in which you use backup media from an existing domain controller in the same domain or you create installation media by running the ntdsutil ifm command on a domain controller that runs Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2. You can then point to the installation media during the installation of AD DS to reduce network traffic that is associated with initial replication.
* Selecting the source domain controller for the installation. This enables you to control which domain controller is used to initially replicate domain data to the new domain controller.
* Modifying the NetBIOS name that the wizard generates by default.
* Defining the Password Replication Policy (PRP) for an RODC.

RODC option
RODC is the new in Windows Server 2008 where in Windows server 2003 PDC is used. Where an RODC hosts read-only partitions of the AD DS database. RODC is also used in remote location or remote server to deploye domain controller easily where the physical security requirements of a writable domain controller cannot be met.

New server operating system installation Winzards
There are two types of installation wizard in Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 is called a Server Core installation, in addition to the full installation. Both of these two installation process are as mentioned below.

1. 1. Full installation
Windows Server 2008 Full Installation Wizard supports both interactive and unattended Domain Controller installation.

1. 2. Server Core installation
A Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 mean that it uses a specific server roles, which reduces servicing and management requirements and the attack surface for those server roles. In this sense, “minimal” refers to the low use of memory and disk space by the Server Core installation.

To install AD DS on a Server Core installation, perform an unattended installation. A Server Core installation supports the following server roles:

* Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
* Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS)
* Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Server
* DNS Server
* File Services
* Print Services
* Streaming Media Services
* Web Services (without ASP.NET on a server running a Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 but with ASP.NET on a server running a Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 R2)

How to Fix Windows Operating System Boot Problem

This error occurs when some of the given problem persist during installation or during start up.

1.The Windows Boot Manager (Bootmgr) entry is not present in the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store.
2.The Boot\BCD file on the active partition is damaged or missing.
Solution

There are some methods to resolves this error are as mentioned……

Method 1:—-

Repair the BCD store by using the Startup Repair option.
You can use the Startup Repair option in the Windows Recovery Environment to repair the BCD store.

To do this, follow these steps:

1. Try to insert Microsoft Windows Vista installation / Bootable disc in the CD ROM Drive, and then Restart the computer.
2. During Start up you will be prompted to Press a key.
3. And then Select a LANGUAGE, a TIME, a CURRENCY, and a keyboard layout and settings or another input method, and then click Next.
4. And then there is option Click Repair your computer.
5. Try to choose the operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.
6. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click Startup Repair.
7. Then Restart the computer.




Method 2:

Rebuild the BCD store by using the Bootrec.exe tool.

If the previous method does not resolve the problem, you can rebuild the BCD store by using the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows Recovery Environment.

To do this, follow these steps:

1. First insert the Microsoft Windows Vista Installation or Bootable CD or DVD in the CD ROM or DVD ROM Drive and then start the computer.
2. During Start you will be prompted to press any key for further setup then Press Any KEY.

3. And then Select a LANGUAGE, a TIME, a CURRENCY, and a keyboard layout and settings or another input method, and then click Next.
4. Then try to click on Repair your computer to Start Repairing.
5. The Choose the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
6. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click on Command Prompt.
7. On Command Prompt type this command Bootrec /RebuildBcd, and then press ENTER •

** If the Bootrec.exe tool runs successfully, it shows the installation path of a Windows directory. To add the entry to the BCD store, type Yes. After Pressing YES a confirmation message appears that indicates the entry was ADDED successfully.
** If the Bootrec.exe tool cannot locate any missing Windows installations, you must remove the BCD store, and then you must re-create it. To do this, type the following commands in the order in which they are presented. Press ENTER after each command.

Bcdedit /export C:\BCD_Backup
ren c:\boot\bcd bcd.old
Bootrec /rebuildbcd

After typing try to ….

8. Restart the computer.

Categories: Windows Xp · windows 2000 · windows 2003 · windows 7 · windows 98 · windows ME · windows NT · windows vista
Tagged: Boot Configuration Data (BCD), Bootable CD or DVD in the CD ROM or DVD ROM Drive, Bootmgr, Bootrec.exe

BENEFITS OF WINDOWS VISTA OVER WINDOWS XP
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There some of the features and advantages of vista over Windows XP. Some of them are as mentioned and discussed bellow…..

1.SECURITY FEATURES: Windows Vista has already added new type of security system features like the Bit Locker, Drive Encryption, and a powerful User Account Control (UAC), and the latest version of Windows Defender etc….
1.WINDOWS FIREWALL: There are two types of Firewalls in Windows Vista: The standard one which is also commonly available in Windows XP and the other one is a much more advanced Firewall having new feature of Bidirectional Filters. These filters scan both of the Incoming and Outgoing Data.
2.PARENTAL CONTROLS: This is also one of the best and feature and plays very-very important role in controlling anything on the stand alone computer running vista protect from teenagers, or children etc. By using this feature parents can regulate the sites which their child can view or not. It helps them to act like an administrator and restrict other users.
3.WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 11: This is the latest version of the Windows Media Players of Microsoft on windows platform is very – very smooth in use but typical. There lots of advantages in Windows Media Player 11 are as, that WMP 11 can work on network also and is attractive.
4.WINDOWS SEARCH: This facility allows user to search any types of application, file or a folder from anywhere.
5.ATTRACTIVE INTERFACE: This is one of the most striking differences between both Vista and XP. The interface of Vista is much better and attractive in comparison to Windows XP. The sidebar is also another one of the best feature in Vista having and contains Windows Gadgets like a Clock, a Calendar, a Currency Exchange and an Ms Office Inbox Representation. These gadgets are of great use.

CD and DVD Drive missing in XP & Vista

CD and DVD drive is missing due to the Windows Registry have corrupted. To fix this problem, try to use Registry Editor to delete the corrupted Registry entries. To use this method, you must be logged on to Windows as an Administrator or the Member of this group. If you need help you can visit the following Microsoft Web site: http://support.microsoft.com/gp/admin (http://support.microsoft.com/gp/admin)

1. Microsoft Windows Vista
1. Click on START button,
2. And then click on RUN and then,
3. Type regedit, in Run box, and then click OK to proceed.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.
4. In the navigation pane, locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
5. In the Right Pane, of the registry, click on the UpperFilters.
b Note You may also see an UpperFilters.bak registry entry. You do not have to remove that entry. Click UpperFilters only. If you do not

see the UpperFilters registry entry, you still might have to remove the LowerFilters registry entry. To do this, go to step 8.
6. On the Edit menu, click Delete.
7. When you are prompted to confirm the deletion, click Yes.
8. In the right pane, click LowerFilters.

Note If you do not see the LowerFilters registry entry, unfortunately this content cannot help you any further. Go to the “Next Steps” section for information about how you can find more solutions or more help on the Microsoft Web site.
9. On the Edit menu, click Delete.
10. When you are prompted to confirm the deletion, click Yes.
11. Exit Registry Editor.
12. And finally Restart the computer.
2. Microsoft Windows XP
1. Click on Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK to proceed.
3. In the navigation pane, locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
4. In the right pane, click UpperFilters.

Note You may also see an UpperFilters.bak registry entry. You do not have to remove that entry. Click UpperFilters only. If you do not see the UpperFilters registry entry, you still might have to remove the LowerFilters registry entry. To do this, go to step 7.
5. On the Edit menu, click Delete.
6. When you are prompted to confirm the deletion, click Yes.
7. In the right pane, click LowerFilters.

Note If you do not see the LowerFilters registry entry, unfortunately this content cannot help you any further. Go to the “Next Steps” section for information about how you can find more solutions or more help on the Microsoft Web site.
8. On the Edit menu, click Delete.
9. When you are prompted to confirm the deletion, click Yes.
10. Exit Registry Editor.
11. Restart the computer.