Category Archives: Server 2008

Initialization of Client failed: Closing Application

After installing Rand McNally IntelliRoute software, users may experience the error "Initialization of Client failed: Closing Application" This problem is usually attributed to inadequate permissions for the user running the application. Please ensure that the folder that Rand McNally software was installed (generally C:\Program Files (x86)\Rand McNally) has Full Control access granted to users. Also, the Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Rand McNally on the workstation needs to grant Continue reading →

Get RDS-CAL License Details (2008 RDS License Server)

Get current RDS-CAL details via PowerShell. Run this from your 2008 RDS Licensing server.
# Filename of the export
$filename = RDS-CAL-Report.csv
# Import RDS PowerShell Module
import-module remotedesktopservices
# Open RDS Location
Set-Location -path rds:
# Remove previous reports (Optional)
remove-item RDS:LicenseServerIssuedLicensesPerUserLicenseReports* -Recurse
# Create new RDS report
$NewReport = new-item -path RDS:LicenseServerIssuedLicensesPerUserLicenseReports -Scope DOM -Name Report
# Continue reading →

Free eBook: Introducing Windows Server 2008 R2

Microsoft Press release free eBooks often and this is a nice one to have if you are responsible for maintaining Windows Server 2008 R2 (or just curious!).
Free eBook Article:  http://blogs.msdn.com/b/microsoft_press/archive/2009/10/20/free-ebook-introducing-windows-server-2008-r2.aspx
Download eBook Direct (PDF):  http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/C/0/5C0BD0AB-040D-4C56-A60B-661001012DDA/Windows_Server_2008_R2_e-book.pdf
Here is the book’s Content at a Glance:
Introduction xvii
Chapter Continue reading →