I would like to add another controller to my domain in order to have a
"backup server".  I need to re-install the domain controller and I can't
affor and downtime.  the domain controller has win2k server and exchange 2k.
Can I replicate the data and e-mails onto the backup server?

Hey, I noticed that Chad has MVP by his name now. When did that happen? Or
was he always a MVP and didn't have his newsreader setup to reflect that.

Well if it was recent, then Congrats! He earned it, he has helped me a few

Does anyone suggest a good third party tool (preferably
free) that would give better logging to the vpn clients
attempting connection to the SBS 2000 server.  I have
tried using the isaviewer from the resource kit and it

We have SBS2000 network (ISA 2k, Exchange 2k, WinServ 2k),
one static IP, two NICs(1 internal, 1 external), and use
host headers for each website.
I would like to know what DNS records should exist at our

We currently have our SBS online via an ADSL connection with a dynamic IP
address.
We do not run a web site presently but are looking at doing so later, we do
however have a registered domain name and receive email to that domain name.

I want to create a GP that allows me as an Administrator
from the SBS to apply Policies that disables the plugging
in of USB devices (such as Pen Drives)!
I also want to disable the CD-ROM and Floppy disk drives

I get an error in the application log stating:
"Windows cannot obtain the domain controller name for your
computer network. Return value (59)".
What do I need to do to fix this problem?

Imagine this...
1. Running SBS 2000
2. AV deployed on the server at Exchange level - so virus
  attachments are quarantined before they get to the

I have a Win2k server box I upgraded to SBS2000. The upgrade went well but I
had problems installing Exchange. Anytime I try to re-run the setup wizard
to add a component, I get a "Active Directory Configuration Error" at the
end of setup. Some components seem to be added but get ...

After establishing a VPN connection to my server, I am
unable to browse the internet with IE on the client.  The
page eventually times out with message "Cannot find
server or DNS Error".  I assume it has something to do

I know there is a lot here but maybe it will help
someone.  These error messages repeat until they fill the
Application Event Log.  Any advice is helpful.  Right now
I am downloading SBS2000 SP1a for deployment.  Hopefully,

I have added 6 new emplyees to my SBS2000 network. They
are all running XP Pro and Office XP Pro and they all
have laptops. They cannot access their personal contacts
folders, calendars, etc. when they are not connected to

Hi people
The latest in a long line of disasters with my email system has just hit me.
I am getting no mail in (or out, I think) and the Event Viewer reports -
Event Source: Service Control Manager

Please help, I am trying to use MSN Messenger 6.1 with a webcam, I can see
the other person but they cant see me. The chat works without a problem but
no video or audio. Do I need to configure ISA and open a special port to
make this work???.  Thanks in advance.