I suggest a new script for the new operating system.
Replace .bat with .vbs. Then assign scripts via policies rather than throught the individual user's property tab.
There are registry editing policies.
Disable: Prevent access to registry editing tools
Watch out for the double negative.
In Group Policy, Navigate to the
User Configuration
Windows Component
System
What you need to do is a)
Plan what you want the scripts to do e.g. Map Network Drives
Map printers.
Then copy an existing VBScript, change the names of the shares and printers and try it out.
Assign your scripts via a Group Policy, rather than the individual's property box (avoid NT way)...
Firstly, I would make sure you backup the system state
What you are looking for is a checkbox when you make a backup using Microsofts builtin program in the Accessories, System Tools.
Here is more information on what the System State backup will do for you...
I have had success with the USMT user setting migration tool
This neatly packages all the user files, then you unpackage them when the move is complete.
http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/w2k3/W2K3_ADMT.htm
Guy Thomas
Scripting Ezine...
What about creating a new policy at the DOMAIN level - naturally. Make it as viscious as you like, but set the security such that it only applies to the one machine.
Remove Authenticated Users, and just add the computer name to that policy. (Make sure your View, Advanced, then use the...
Once you have Windows 2003 installed, seek out the Active Directory Migration Tool. ADMT.
See more here
http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/w2k3/W2K3_ADMT.htm
As for the migration, I always have found it best to go for a clean new domain and create the users via scripts.
However there may be...
You need lots of planning with an upgrade from NT to W2K3. The old saying is 7 mins of planning will save an hour of rework.
Firstly will you need a period of co-existence between the old and the new domains? Following on from this,next queston will you create new accounts in the new domain...
You need lots of planning with an upgrade from NT to W2K3. The old saying is 7 mins of planning will save an hour of rework.
Firstly will you need a period of co-existence between the old and the new domains? Following on from this,next queston will you create new accounts in the new domain...
There is a group policy setting which controls the IE Proxy server.
My only misgiving is does only work on XP W2K3.
The setting is Under the
User Config
Windows Settings
Ie
Browser User interface.
See more here...
May ask if the script executes on its own?
If no what error messages does it produce.
If yes then are the users in the ou where you run it?
Which client do you use. If Win98 assign via user properties.
Guy Thomas
Scripting Ezine
http://computerperformance.co.uk/ezine/newsletter_subs.htm
Native mode would only affect BDCs in the same domain, so I cannot see any problems.
In any event you could still create trusts whether or not they were NT or W2K domains.
Guy Thomas
Scripting Ezine
http://computerperformance.co.uk/ezine/newsletter_subs.htm
I am with Robert. VBScript it the way to go.
Dare I say that Assigning VBScripts via group policies is the way of the future. User Property pages and batch files are the way of the past.
That said, creating Logon VBScripts is not that hard, my guess is that people just copy existing scripts...
Try a group Policy
Computer Configuration
Administrative Templates
System
Logon
Always use classic logon
For more interesting Group Policies see here:
http://computerperformance.co.uk/w2k3/W2K3_group_policy.htm
Guy Thomas
Scripting Ezine...
Windows 2003 DC should behave just like any other server. There is the Raise Domain and Raise Forest level concepts that replace the Mixed and Native mode.
Here is more information on Raising the levels
http://computerperformance.co.uk/w2k3/w2k3_mixedvnative.htm
Guy Thomas
Scripting Ezine...
I would take a different tack.
Use the MMC, add remove snap-in select SHARED FOLDERS
once the snap-in arrives, select SESSIONS. Now you should see who is out and about on the network.
Guy Thomas
Scripting Ezine
http://computerperformance.co.uk/ezine/newsletter_subs.htm
Another factor to consider.
It is my understanding that you CAN upgrade from the Evaluation version to the full version of Exchange 2003 when the time comes, but do check out that side of your project.
If you need more advice on the migration itself, then check here...
If Windows 2000 - lastest service pack has a specific fix
Else Follow these steps:
Use Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe) to view the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NetBT\Parameters
Modify the following registry value, or add the value if it does not...
Here is a pure cut and paste from Technet.
WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, do one of the following:
Unbind all but one of the TCP/IP subnet transport bindings from the workstation service.
-or-
Remove all but one of the network cards or RAS connections.
-or-
At the command prompt...
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