Windows uptime

Simple command that can be used to find how long a computer has been up.


cmd /k "systeminfo | findstr "Time:"


Works on Windows Server 2003 and XP Professional.

Troubleshooting Active Directory DNS issues

One useful command to check for the Active Directory Domain SRV records in the DNS is the following:

launch nslookup from the command prompt, then query using the command "

> ls -t srv DOMAIN

Where DOMAIN is the name of your domain.

The above mentioned command will fail if zone transfers are not allowed.

Another way to use nslookup to see if domain controllers can be found using DNS :

launch nslookup then enter the following commands :

1.  set type=srv

2.  _ldap._tcp.dc._msdcs.Active.Directory.local

Where Active.Directory.local is your active directory domain name.

More information can be found at the following article.

MCSE Preparation

Hello and welcome to my MCSE Training blog.

My name is Mansoor and I am currently preparing for my MCSE 2003 certifications. As I go through the course material, I intend to post entries on this blog to create an online journal for myself and possibly assist others while doing so.

The MCSE program I am preparing for consists of 7 components:

1. Windows® XP Professional
   
2. Managing & Maintaining a Windows 2003 Server Environment
3. Implementing, Managing & Maintaining Network Infrastructure
4. Planning & Maintaining Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
5. Planning, Implementing & Maintaining Active Directory Infrastructure
6. Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
7. Exchange Server 2003