Windows XP unable to browse the workgroup computer. Cannot even the other computer using computer/NetBIOS name.

If try to run "nbtstat -c: or "nbtstat -r" from the command prompt, the follow error message shown:

Failed to access NetBT Driver - NetBT may not be loade

Solution:

The registry key HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NetBT\Parameters\TransportBindName might be blank. Set it to "\Device\" and then reboot the computer

There is no more Domino Console due to the architecture changed in Windows 2008. The java server controller must be started so that you can view/manage thru the java console.

The start-up Lotus Domino service parameters for Lotus Domino in Windows 2008 Server registry must be correct in order to start the java server controller.

Introducing Windows Server 2008 R2

Microsoft has released an useful and free ebook for Windows Server 2008 R2.

Microsoft release the Remote Desktop Load Simulation toolset for server capacity planning and perfomance/scalability analysis.

Windows 2008 Server come in DVD format but not all the server hardware come with DVD drive. Don't be suprise that some server don't even come with CD/DVD drive (especially 1U and 2U server).

You might think that you can install windows 2008 Server simply by plug in USB DVD drive. Yes, you can boot up the Windows installation wizard but you might not be able to continue further because the DVD drive can not be detect by the installation wizard.

Issue / problem:

Unable to change or remove the default Search Provider for Internet Explorer. It will not work even though you tried to modify or add-in new search provider from http://www.ieaddons.com/en/searchproviders

Cause:

Spyware or adware that modified the Search Provider and restricted the registry permission

Using Disk Image Cloning (e.g. Symantec Ghost) for mass desktop rollout/deployment can significantly saves hours of work and hassle over other rollout method but it might cause major network problem if every cloned system has an identical Computer Security Identifier (SID). This fact compromises security in Workgroup environments, and removable media security can also be compromised in networks with multiple identical computer SIDs.

AutoEnrollment Problem

Event Viewer show error below after activated/installed Ceritifcate Authority service:

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation is a new operating system edition to be released by Microsoft that is targeted at SOHO,Micro Businesses and Small Businesses. It's a Linux-Replacement that fit to small business IT budget . Below are the features and limitation you might need to consider before purchase this edition: