Windows Server 2003

Post by **Derek** » Sat May 10, 2003 4:45 pm

The latest addition to the Windows family by Microsoft.

InactiveX · Post by **InactiveX** » Sat May 10, 2003 7:07 pm

Use Linux instead.

hyperspace · Post by **hyperspace** » Tue May 13, 2003 8:03 pm

InactiveX wrote:Use Linux instead.

So, I'm writng this post from Mozilla 1.3 on ManDrake Linux 9.1 running Apache 2.0.

Active Diectory really, really slowed down the "Preparing network connections" during login procedure. And when WinXP logged into the Active Directory Server, it was really, really slow. Overall, its fairly impressive. It reminds me of Microsoft WIndows Small Business Server on steriods. It uses a similar MCC server management startup program when the desktop loads. I installed and messed around alittle with Active Directory, DNS, FIle, Printer and Applications Servers. WinServer 2003 uses the standard XP ICF (firewall). I thought that was pretty whimpy! I doubt I will do much more with WinSrvr2K3.

Specially, when I can do it all for free!

And two cpu's in every PC!

Post by **Derek** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 9:17 pm

Hi Nokyar!! Welcome to the message board

InactiveX · Post by **InactiveX** » Wed Sep 24, 2003 12:29 pm

Nokyar wrote:
InactiveX wrote: Active Diectory really, really slowed down the "Preparing network connections" during login procedure. And when WinXP logged into the Active Directory Server, it was really, really slow.
I really think you have a network issue, a second nic, dns, internet not ok,... just check and when fixed it should run like a charm.

been there, done that, got the t-shirt

Eh???? I didn't say that!!!! hyperspace did.

hyperspace · Post by **hyperspace** » Wed Sep 24, 2003 12:55 pm

InactiveX wrote:
Nokyar wrote:
InactiveX wrote: Active Diectory really, really slowed down the "Preparing network connections" during login procedure. And when WinXP logged into the Active Directory Server, it was really, really slow.
I really think you have a network issue, a second nic, dns, internet not ok,... just check and when fixed it should run like a charm.

been there, done that, got the t-shirt
Eh???? I didn't say that!!!! hyperspace did.

Yes, it was me. I think a big part of the problem, for me, wasn't the network as much as the overall BP6 performance. RAM, CPU speed, etc. More RAM on a faster system, probably wouldn't see the issues I saw.

Post by **Derek** » Wed Sep 24, 2003 3:50 pm

T-Shirts... That gives me an idea...

24seven · Post by **24seven** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 8:33 am

bp6.com t-shirts by any chance?

InactiveX · Post by **InactiveX** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 6:40 pm

Nokyar wrote:Mea Culpa!

Hey, s'alright!

And welcome to our playground, Nokyar.

Right, back OT as you say.

PDR60 · Post by **PDR60** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 11:48 pm

Only thing is its still too easy to crack. Out of box install cracked in about 45 minutes. The same tools for cracking win2k can be used on 2003. If its SQL server just run a SQL push and bang. If its IIS6 just runs neesis or canvas and your in. I'll stick with my Linux boxes for really important stuff. If you go ahead and harden it, its ok but then its the patch/reboot nightmare and the virus nightmare. I have better stuff to do then cruise the Windows update page.

InactiveX · Post by **InactiveX** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 1:49 am

PDR60 uZ R 0wnZ da l33t skilLz!

Does anyone here use MS swiss-cheese server for anything serious?

hyperspace · Post by **hyperspace** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 9:10 am

Not I...

InactiveX · Post by **InactiveX** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 11:38 am

Service Pack 1 Release Candidate out now.

Click Here

The 64-bit version is also available.

Post by **Derek** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 8:33 pm

InactiveX wrote:Service Pack 1 Release Candidate out now.

Click Here

The 64-bit version is also available.

Worthy of a news post maybe? It's up to you.

24seven · Post by **24seven** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 9:02 am

If he doesnt I might

hehe

hyperspace · Post by **hyperspace** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 10:37 am

Derek wrote:
InactiveX wrote:Service Pack 1 Release Candidate out now.

Click Here

The 64-bit version is also available.
Worthy of a news post maybe? It's up to you.

agreed...

InactiveX · Post by **InactiveX** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 11:30 am

OK, I'm on it!