I would like to run an task which will run AD updates using an LDF
file.  To enhance the security I would like to use a low priveilege
account to make these updates.  Besides delegating read\write access
to the specific attributes what else would I have to configure.  I am

I am using dynamic DNS on client firewalls to register them and in turn, I'm
loading them into RADIUS for centralized security with the hostname as the
address of the Radius/IAS client.  If I attempt to login to the remote device
anytime after the IP changes, it fails as IAS does ...

I tried to change a services DACL on Windows 2003 .... now I locked myself
out of the service because the DACL was reset.
Now when I use: "sc sdshow tomcatform" I get the following output:
[SC] OpenService FAILED 5:

I have member servers that we want to roll out a custom security template
to.  We created the template and verified the settings.  we can analyze and
configure.
not all the settings take.  the security permissions for the ntfs and

Is the httpcertcfg utility available for Server 2008? If yes, where can I
get it from?
TIA!

I am the business manager for a small business and have been doing all
accounting and IT functions myself.  I am considering hiring someone
to take on the majority of these tasks so will need this employee to
perform domain admin functions but I need to restrict access to

Someone changed my windows 2003 server administrator user SID. Now I need to
reset it. I am logged into the server using another administrator user. I
suppose I need to edit the Sam database. Any hints ?

I've been working on mainframes for 30+ years and therefore understand
their
security which basically comes donw to " If I have a userid and
password for

I have Windows Server 2003 and now I need install certificate services.
I have Active directory with name company.local and public DNS is
company.com
What i have to set up in this window ?

I've got a server with lots of extra group policies set up by the
people who where previously managing that server.
Is there a quick way to get rid of all those additional settings and
just return the GPOs to as they were by default when the server

I don't know if this is normal or a security problem?  I am using Vista Home
Premium OS, and in the start menu, the icons that show there are gradually
disappearing.  It seems like every time I turn on the PC, less icons are
showing.

I just saw something strange here that I hope you guys can answer.  We have
an active directory with a 2003 file server.  Server admins group has full
permssions to all shares on the server and this permission flows into sub
folders and files.  Permissions on shares and sub ...

I have problem configuring folder redirection. I hope someone can help me.
I have windows 2003 server and workstations are windows xp. I configured
folder redirection and offline files for MyDocuments folder, and everything
works fine until two or more users log on one workstation ...

We want to apply a domain group policy that shuts off computer's monitors
after 15 minutes.  Can't find the setting anywhere.  How is this most easily
accomplished?
Thank you

what's the difference between Cluster Windows Server 2008 Standard vs.
Enterprise.