How to prepare the SBS domain for an additional R2 Domain Controller Before you can add an additional Domain Controller that will be running Windows 2003 R2 to the SBS domain, you will need to prepare the domain. This procedure needs to be done only once on the SBS server. branch office, additional domain controller Read More
How to use a smart host A smart host is a type of mail relay server which allows an SMTP server to route e-mail to an intermediate mail server rather than directly to the recipient’s server. Often this smart host requires authentication from the sender to verify that the sender has privileges to have mail forwarded through the smart host. This is an important distinction from an open relay that will forward mail from the sender without authentication. Common authentication techniques include SMTP-AUTH and POP before SMTP. smarthost, smtp Read More
SBS 2003 R2 - Install and configure File Server Resource Manager File Server Resource Manager is a suite of tools that allows administrators to understand, control, and manage the quantity and type of data stored on their servers. By using File Server Resource Manager, administrators can place quotas on folders and volumes, actively screen files, and generate comprehensive storage reports. fsrm, file server resource manager Read More
Block Internet Access for certain URL's and Security groups Few days ago a customer called me and asked to configure the server for limited access for several different groups of users in his organization. The customer did not want employees to browse to certain sites that have nothing to do with the daily work of those users but he wanted to allow the users to browse the sites during lunch. block urls, lunch Read More
SBS 2003 R2 - Upgrading the Sharepoint MSDE instance to SQL 2005 Windows SBS 2003 R2 Premium Edition includes SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition. You can install SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition as your database for a business application. Additionally, you can upgrade the instance of Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine (Windows) (MSDE) used by Microsoft Windows SharePoint® Services if you want to be able to search document libraries on your company's internal Web site. sharepoint, full text search Read More
Planning and installing your SBS 2003 server In 8 chapters we will explain a basic installation of SBS 2003 Standard and Premium. From choosing the right hardware, creating arrays and partitions to installing the Premium parts if you chosen that. do it yourself, installation Read More
Customizing SBS 2003 - Part 1 - Create a new user template, distribution group, security group and a shared folder In a default SBS 2003 setup you have four templates you can choose from when creating new users. Because our organization is bit more complicated, we have four divisions, we need to create customized templates that make it easier for the administrator to add users. template, distribution group, security group Read More
How to lock down a Terminal Server A terminal can reside in an office, kiosk, classroom, laboratory, on a factory floor, or across the internet in another country while the server is in a secure server room. For example; Terminal Server can be used by Application Service Providers to provide access for multiple applications to customers over the Internet. In certain deployments, it might be necessary to restrict user activity to a predefined set of applications or Windows operating system functionality. terminal server lockdown, kiosk Read More
How to install a Windows 2003 Terminal Server in a SBS 2003 network Installing a Windows 2003 Terminal Server in your SBS 2003 network seems an easy task but if you have a look at the GPO's involved locking down the Terminal Server and complicating issues like users who log on to the Terminal Server but also have their own workstation it become a lot more complicated as I found out. terminal server, licences Read More
Install Multilingual User Interface Packs on the Terminal Server If you have companies with employees who speak different languages then it is very handy to install the Multilingual User Interface Packs on the Terminal Server. This will give the user the Windows interface in the language he/she is used to. multilanguage, terminal server Read More
How to fix the RWW error in Windows XP with SP3 installed After installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 you may encounter difficulties connecting to RWW. This article covers the solution for this problem as well as instructions how to create a policy on your SBS that enables the ActiveX control needed for RWW. When you try to connect to RWW on your SBS 2003 after you installed Service Pack 3 on your Windows XP workstation you will see this error/problem. rww, activex control Read More