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Install queued - mmm tricky one. You would have to do a change in SQL Management studio sql query USE solus3_deployment_server GO UPDATE solus3.agent SET agent_status='16' WHERE agent_status='?' I don't know the status code for install queued, but I'm sure if you look in the solus.agent table find the computer name, then look at the status code, you should be able to use the query above to change the status.

it seams that this release has a few pre-requisites that need installed before auto deployment works, try downloading and deploying all the solus agent updates, then re-try auto deploy for discover. On another note, does anyone know the download location for the zip file, so i can also deploy it manually? <- link removed ->

I suggest you search for shelaunch.exe it's an executable that reads from an ini file, you can specify up to 5 buttons one of them being shutdown. create and rdp file with all your settings. here is my shelaunch.ini file: ;See SheLaunch.sam for information regarding this file ; [settings] totalbuttons=2 [1] title=Log On command=c:\windows\system32\mstsc.exe param1=c:\[path to rdp file]\connect.rdp autorun=1 [2] title=Shutdown command=shutdown I've attached the whole application, unzip it, copy to somewhere on the thin client HD, then change the shell reg key to the shelaunch exe. I recommend also changing the registry keys for noclose , etc so that users can't mess with things. the keys I set are: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell" "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\autoadminlogon" "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\DefaultUserName" "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\DefaultPassword" "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions\NoBrowserClose" "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\DefaultDomainName" "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions\NoFileOpen" "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions\NoFindFiles" "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions\NoViewSource" "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions\NoBrowserSaveAs" "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions\NoBrowserContextMenu" "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions\NoOpenInNewWnd" "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\IEDevTools\Disabled" I wrote a VBS script to change these reg keys and copy the shelaunch to the local computer, that way i can run one vbs script and it's all done for me. I also wrote a script to undo all the changes, but I had to use remote registry to change the shell back to explorer.exe to log on locally to run it. all in all a very good solution. SheLaunch.zip

I'm using a 2003 domain controller, but have got windows 7 workstations, with RSAT on them, I can see the policy if I open GPedit.msc and go to the startmenu and taskbar part, but opening a GPO for the domain, the same option is not there. I have set up a central store, and copied the admx files from the srv2008R2 policy definions I downloaded, but still can't see that option on a domain GPO, only on the local computer GPO. If I open the local computer GPO and add remove templates, to see which admx files are loaded, it doesn't show anything. my thought was to "edit" the startmenu.admx file on the domain GPO to include the change start menu power button item, but don't know where to find the local policy thats got the setting in it.

This policy is a local computer policy, and is not available in domain group policy, or at least it's not on my domain GP, does anyone know what admx files the local computer policy loads and uses?

After extensive research, and a support call to comodo, who our wildcard certificate is with, I've finally cracked this issue. Firstly the problem is not with the certficate, or with remote desktop configuration. The RDP client app uses, winhttp protocol to connect, and check certficates, winhttp, by default doesn't use proxy settings. so here's the solution. open a command prompt on the machine you want to connect from, then type netsh, at the new prompt type winhttp, then type "import proxy source=IE". an alternative is to type the whole command " netsh winhttp import proxy source=IE, that's it job done, the only thing I've found is that you still need to log onto the internet before you try the remote desktop connection. As of yet I haven't found a way to set the proxy credentials using the winhttp command, but I'm sure there's a way of doing this. NOTE: if you're not using Internet explorer to access the internet, then set your proxy details in IE before you import them, including your exceptions list, otherwise you will just be importing blank proxy details. Hope this helps. I found the information after comodo responded with a link to a similar problem for exchange, the link it took me to suggested this site for reference Configure Proxy Settings for WinHTTP: Exchange 2010 SP1 Help

When using remote desktop on windows 7, and remoting into a server 2008 R2 machine, I get the message " certificate revocation check cannot be performed " The certificate is installed correctly, and works for windows 2003 servers, I've checked the security settins on the server, but can't find anything wrong, remoting in from windows xp machines work fine. How does certificate revocation check work, and do I need to allow access to a particular website through our firewall? If this is the case, what is the URL, and what ports does it need for revocation checks to work. The failure only occurs from within our organisation, and we access the internet through an isa server proxy, with a 10 min session timeout. remoting into the server from outside the organisation from a windows 7 macine works fine, so I can only assume it's something to do with internet access. Has anyone any ideas?

Hi, I'm not an idiot, and I've been working in IT for the part 12 Years, but I'm having a senior moment!. Can anyone tell me how to disable the restart computer notification for non-administrator on a 2k3 server. I'm using WSUS, and group policies are set to download updates, I log on and install them when I have a maintenance window, but the problem I have is that on the Terminal Server, all users get the restart computer notification, not just admins. non-admins don't have restart computer rights, so the only option they can click on is restart later. A few users find this very irratating, as the notification dialog takes the current window focus away from the app they were using. The only GP setting I can find is ' Allow non-administrators to recieve update notifications' which I have set to disabled. But they still recieve restart notifications. How do I turn this off?

I have an issue that I thought I had solved, but it keeps rearing it's ugly head, and any help suggestions would be greatfully recieved. I have MOSS 2007 published through ISA 2006, sharepoint is configured with form based authentication, the web site is set with a session timeout of 35 mins, and ISA is configured with a web listener session timeout of 30 mins, as per ISA instructions. Authentication works perfectly internally and externally for the sharepoint web site, but sessions timeout after 10 mins not the 30 mins I have configured with ISA. The problem that I have with this is that I am also using SIMS Learning Gateway, and staff have to log in from home to fill in the reports and marksheets for profiles online. I am getting complaints that when completing the reports on the web form, staff are asked to log back in, but the form data is lost on re-authentication. this is really anoying for staff who lose 15 mins worth of work. I have tried a content editor web part that rotates through 3 pages on the sharepoint site, in a vain attempt to keep the ISA session alive when on the reports page. however this just displays the isa logon page once the session timeout. Whilst this enables the user to log back on without losing report data, it's not the elegant solution i am looking for. Can anyone help?

I would suggest you revise the salary, I'm a network manager in leeds, and I get paid about 10k more than you're offering, we are advertising a senior tech post on £19,500 to £21,800..

Post Title: Senior ICT Technician Pay Scale & Salary details: Grade C1 £19,622 - £21,520 Hours per weeK: Full time all year round 37 hours per week Permanent/Temporary Permanent Term of Contract N/A Post available from December 2009 Guiseley School, Fieldhead Road, Guiseley, LEEDS LS20 8DT t: 01943 872315 f: 01943 872287 e:[email protected] w: Home - Guiseley School Website Guiseley School holds 5th phase specialist Technology College status and has recently been judged as a good and improving school by Ofsted. This post is to work with the Network Manager and ICT Technician. The school has a large (500+) PC network running in a Windows XP, Windows 7, Server 2003 & 2008 environment. Specific responsibilities will include:-  Providing technical support to all staff and students  Developing and maintaining often complex ICT solutions in conjunction with the Network Manager  Delivering the appropriate support service, training and awareness for ICT developments  Be involved in the strategic planning of future technical developments  Proactively drive systems development by keeping up to date with cutting edge systems technologies.  Supporting, mentoring and training other members of the technical support team We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We seek to promote diversity and equality of opportunity - applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, race, marital status, age, disability, sexuality, religion or faith. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure. How to Apply: An application pack, with full details on how to apply for this post can be downloaded from our school’s website. The pack includes our Child Protection and Recruitment & Selection policy statements. Please mark envelope ‘Recruitment ICT Post’. Applications can also be submitted by e-mail to the school address. Closing Date: Noon on Thursday, 03 December 2009. Interviews will be held on 10 December 2009. GS Recruitment Pack.pdf PERSON SPECIFICATION.pdf Senior IT Job Description.pdf Support Staff Application Form.doc

This is not just a LA / Capita hosted problem, we self host MOSS , SIMS, and SLG, and registers in particular are slow to load. We have implemented a few solutions which seem to work. I have listed them in order of ease. 1. MEMORY - put loads in your MOSS server, and SIMS server. 2. log onto Codeplex and download the SPwake.exe program, this wakes up sharepoint sites, according to a schedule (have a look in the application pool, they restart every night between 1 and 3 am) spwake preloads the app pool, so sharepoint is much faster to respond in the morning. 3. implement an ISA server, for 2 reasons, first it allows for better and more secure authentication, 2nd it speeds up sharepoint, and you can set cache sizes. hope this helps