cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system.

C:\Users\themba\demotedc.ps1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system. For more information, see about_Execution_Policies at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=135170. At line:1 char:1 + .\demotedc.ps1 + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~     + CategoryInfo          : SecurityError: (:) [], PSSecurityException     + FullyQualifiedErrorId : UnauthorizedAccess ======================= Solution ======================= Right click of powersell and Run as Administrator At command prompt execute the… Read More »

Verification of replica failed. The forest functional level is Windows 2000.

•Symptom – The client was unable to promote the Windows 2012 server named “pta_t30” as an additional domain controller in their windows 2003 domain t6.local. •Cause – We were getting the error: Verification of replica failed. The forest functional level is Windows 2000. To install a Windows Server 2012 domain or domain controller, the forest functional level… Read More »

How to view and transfer FSMO roles in Windows Server

Transfer the Schema Master Role Use the Active Directory Schema Master snap-in to transfer the   schema master role. Before you can use this snap-in, you must register the   Schmmgmt.dll file. Register Schmmgmt.dll Click Start, and then click Run. Type regsvr32 schmmgmt.dll in the Open box, and then click OK. Click OK when you… Read More »

Only one PPTP session is allowed only by TMG

Problem: ======== Only one PPTP session is allowed only by TMG…if the second user tries to initiates its outbound VPN connection…it would fail. Cause and Analysis: ======== – From the Network package captured on TMG, the Client caller ID was changed by external router device and thus the connection was discontinued. – Research and  found… Read More »

South African SMTP Servers

Here is a list of the most common Outgoing servers:. For Telkom ADSL, outgoing server is smtp.dsl.telkomsa.net or smtp.saix.net For Telkom Analogue Dial Up, use smtp.saix.net or smtp.dsl.telkomsa.net For 8TA (Eita), the outgoing server is smtp.saix.net For MWEB ADSL, outgoing server is smtp.mweb.co.za or smtp.mweb.net For Vodacom 3G, outgoing server is smtp.vodacom.co.za For MTN 3G,… Read More »

Installing the Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V server role

Hyper-V requirements To install and use the Hyper-V role, you must have the following: An x64 processor. Hyper-V is available in x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008—specifically, the x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 Standard, Windows Server 2008 Enterprise, and Windows Server 2008 Datacenter. Hardware-assisted virtualization. This feature is available in processors that include a virtualization option, specifically, Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT) or AMD Virtualization (AMD-V). Hardware… Read More »

How To set up the BlackBerry’s email client with Google Apps email

Depending on what your requirements are and what you wanting to spend there are two options available to use: 1) BIS (Blackberry Internet Service) – Local application built into the Blackberry (No costs involved) 2) BES (Blackberry Enterprise Service) – Special software for Blackberry (Costs involved) Note: While setup instructions are provided below, Google Apps… Read More »

Google Public DNS IP addresses

The Google Public DNS IP addresses are as follows: 8.8.8.8 8.8.4.4 You can use either number as your primary or secondary DNS server. You can specify both numbers, but do not specify one number as both primary and secondary.

sesecurityprivilege access is denied

sesecurityprivilege access is denied http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314294 Z:\MSExchange2003Enterprise\SUPPORT\EXDEPLOY>POLICYTEST.EXE This tool will check every domain controller in the local domain to see if the “Manage auditing and security logs” privilege granted to the  Exchange Enterprise Servers” group by DomainPrep has replicated to that DC.  If the policy change has not yet replicated to all DCs, then you should… Read More »

Enable PowerShell to Run locally

PS C:\Users\Sibanda\MyScripts> Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned Execution Policy Change The execution policy helps protect you from scripts that you do not trust. Changing the execution policy might expose you to the security risks described in the about_Execution_Policies help topic. Do you want to change the execution policy? [Y] Yes  [N] No  [S] Suspend  [?] Help (default is… Read More »