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objohn

Personally I would approach this in a different way.
Make the batch file a scheduled task running under a different account to the one the user is using. This way, the user will not see the job running and therefore cannot close it.

Post the batch file here and we can see what we can do for you ...

objohn

There are a few methods you can use for this but perhaps the best would be to use a VPN.
You really need to work out what kind of bandwidth is required.
Let us know what network equipment you both have, what Operating systems and your broadband speeds and we'll try to help

objohn

The budget issue is the reason i didn;t suggest something along the lines of CATS posting.
SBS2003 really is your best bet but if the budget isn't there, no-one on this forum will suggest you use unlicensed software and dodgy cheap hardware.

Most of the better answers you get on this forum will ...

objohn

What kind of routers do each office have?

i would get routers that support LT2P IPSec VPNS and connect them all that way.
no servers at all??? what about data backups??
what are you doing for email?

OJ

objohn

Sysprep is useful - you need that for use with ghost and a whole load of other products.

RIS is pants but it's free!

objohn

3Com boot services always do it for me - it's free as part of Ghost enterprise but not sure if you can download it somewhere off the web.
Otherwise, Barts boot disks are always a good bet. http://www.bootdisk.com

FYI - i still think that RIS has a long way to go to beat ghost, but you need to know ...

objohn

Have you configured the scope options in DHCP to hand out a DNS Serer address??

Is DNS running on the server?

Are the DNS records in DNS?

OJ

objohn

you have run run a command window first.
Start>RUN>cmd ; enter
in the dos screen that comes up, then type IPCONFIG /all
OJ

objohn

OK in short.......

You have your domain set up on your windows servers, with all users confugured in organisational units.
You data is held on the server for example in the following stucture:
Server Operating system installed on C:
Data all held on D:
d:\departments\devlopment
d:\departments ...

objohn

OK in that case i assume you are using a 90 day evaluation edition!!!!!!!!!!

If you want experience, use Routing and Remote Access rather than internet connection sharing.

Run RRASMGMT.MSC and run through the wizard.

OJ

objohn

On question springs to mind immediately - why on earth would you want windows enterprise edition for a network of 3 workstations!!????!????!??!?

OJ

objohn

router on a stick is a valid suggestion but i do not see the need for all of the subnets spoken of. Security in Windows server ( or any other server) is there to save the need for all of this and it makes life so much easier.

just my 2p worth!

objohn

If this were me setting up this network, i would be approaching i a different way.
103 computers is not that many so this isn't a massive job. But is does mean that you are outside the realms of Small business server (75 users)
I think you need the following;
Windows 2003 Server / Microsof ISA ...

objohn

you can get wall plugged ethernet bridges for use in 220v power outlets- .eg the UK. I have a few of them. I posted the American link as i assumed you were a Yank!!

Look at the UK Netgear Site. There are also plenty of other manufacturers.
In terms on physical connectivity, these may be your best ...

objohn

try these...
http://netgear.com/products/details/XE102.php

objohn

Seen this before - upgrade the firmware

objohn

Sorry but i really have to diagree with the last comment of the last post.

ZoneAlarm REALLY DOES slow your PC down. That's the reason i stopped using it at home. It hammers performance even on a decent machine.

OJ

objohn

Trusts in NT4 are one way non transative trusts. Trusts in an Active Directory are two way transitive, (unless it's an external trust such as to NT4)
You therefore need to make a one way external trust from the Active directory to the NT4 domain so that it trusts the nt4 domain. If computers in the ...

objohn

I think you are asking too much without providing enough information.
It's like me saying, i'd like to build a car, i have an engine and a body, but that's it..

the ip address you have given is a private address. what's the mask?
what OS do you already have?

OJ

objohn

Sounds like a DNS entry is missing. Was the schema master ever on a different server that no longer exists?
User the Admin tools to ensure that the DC is the schema master.

try running ipconfig/ registerdns on the DC and also run the ADPREP tool on the DC from the exchange CD.

objohn

A leased line is effectivly a fixed cost link between two points. You pay a fixed cost per year plus an installtion fee. The fixed cost is determined by the distance between the points.
Line speeds are gernally puchased in 512kbps, and most leased lines in the UK are at 2mpbs.
They are normally ...

objohn

Microsoft ISA Server2004 is the best of breed in my opinion (of software firewalls)

generally, hardware firewalls do not operate at the application layer, which software ones can do in addition to layer 3.

I use a Cisco PIX as a front end and then ISA Server as a backend firewall.

OJ

objohn

What sort of flexibility are you referring to? Surely if the network boot disk connects to the network, maps a drive and then allows the image transfer, that's all you need.

We use a standard dos network boot disk, but have ported it to a USB stick.
Have you tried using PXE booting? not don't it ...

objohn

Have you tried putting a static IP address in?
What OS/ Service pack are you using?
Have you run a virus scan? / spyware scan?

OJ

objohn

try forcing your network card to run at 100mbps half duplex - or full duplex if the router has switch ports.

objohn

Does the computer get an IP address from the DHCP server in the router?
If not, is DHCP client running?
if yes, is it on the same network (in IP terms) as the ones that work?
Are you running any VLANs on the router? (i;m not familiar with the feature set on teh router you have)

OJ

objohn

Go Cat!!!!!

objohn

When it comes to GPOs you need to remember what order they are applied in and then apply the policies accordingly. LSDOU.
Local, Site, Domain, Organisational Unit. Therefore the local policy applies first and so on.
Create your new policy and apply it where you think appropriate.
Bear in mind the ...

objohn

Hi,
Why use wired connections? Do you really need 100Mbit or gigabit. 54Mbps on a wireless is enough for most applications.

Just asking the question!!!
OJ

objohn

VLANS are effectvily separate networks on one router/ switch.
Best to read up on them as that is where your solution lies.

If in doubt - Google it!

OJ

objohn

You could acheive this with one router if it supports VLANS.
Which router do you have?

objohn

To acheive good internet connections you need several things.
1. ISP with a low contention ratio
2. A good Secure Router. Consider Cisco 1820 with an ADSL interface or Cheaper but still good is a Dreytek 2600
3. Switches - get a good layer2 switch - preferabbly a managed one. Again i prefer cisco ...

objohn

If you have a lot of web traffic consider some sort of caching device or Microsoft ISA Server.
Anything caching websites will improve speed dramtically. We achieve a 40% cache hit ratio on 250 users!!!!!

OJ

objohn

I've seen this before on my home networ when the workgroup names of the PC's were different.
Set them to the same and it'll be OK - i assume that you're not using domains.????

objohn

Guys I appreciate that this thread is almost over but if anyone is using MACs on an AD, you MUST MUST MUST, check out ADMITMAC made by Thursby software. It is a full Active Directory integration tool for MACs and supports full AD authentication, logon scripts, home directories etc etc.
It makes ...

objohn

Hi there.
It really depends on what type of ports are installed. There are two types of USB. USB 1 is the older and slower variety and USB 2 is teh new 400mb/sec variety.
My computer has both with USB 1 on the front and USB 2 on the back.
USB 2 is fully compatible with USB1, but if you put a USB1 ...

objohn

Have you enabled any IPSec traffic security?
Can you ping the server from the machine that cannot see it?
If yes> go to a CMD prompt and type net view \\Servername
do you see anything there?

From the machine that does not work, can you see other network resources?

objohn

Hello All,
I'm looking for a security auditing tool to run on windows. I have a wireless routr using WPA TKIP and want to ensure that it is secure, and would like to see how easy it is to "audit" the security.
I have a few WEP tools which show that WEP is reallly insecure but can't find a WPA tool ...

objohn

Hello All,
I'm looking for a security auditing tool to run on windows. I have a wireless routr using WPA TKIP and want to ensure that it is secure, and would like to see how easy it is to "audit" the security.
I have a few WEP tools which show that WEP is reallly insecure but can't find a WPA tool ...

objohn

Belkin make a number of routers. details...........

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