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Newsid is no longer supported and it doesn't work on 2008 R2. &nbsp;You can still use sysprep.<br />
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Good short entry here &nbsp; <a href="http://www.rayheffer.com/619/cloning-windows-server-2008-r2-use-sysprep-no-more-newsid/" rel="ugc">http://www.rayheffer.com/619/cloning-windows-server-2008-r2-use-sysprep-no-more-newsid/</a><br />
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Thanks<br />
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Mike
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Newsid is no longer supported and it doesn't work on 2008 R2.  You can still use sysprep.

Good short entry here   http://www.rayheffer.com/619/cloning-windows-server-2008-r2-use-sysprep-no-more-newsid/ [http://www.rayheffer.com/619/cloning-windows-server-2008-r2-use-sysprep-no-more-newsid/]

Thanks

Mike

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if you are using ESX then you can just select the 'generate new SID' during the clone process
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if you are using ESX then you can just select the 'generate new SID' during the clone process

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Hi mkline71, I've run that and chose the shut down option and then made the clone. Is there any way of actually identifying that the SID is changed - probably a dumb question.<br />
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Hi setasoujiro, many thanks but using work staion version instead.
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Hi mkline71, I've run that and chose the shut down option and then made the clone. Is there any way of actually identifying that the SID is changed - probably a dumb question.

Hi setasoujiro, many thanks but using work staion version instead.

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Maybe I should clarify my question. I ran sysprep and shut down., But surely when i cloned the server all i have is another copy of teh system that i ran new sid on...?
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Maybe I should clarify my question. I ran sysprep and shut down., But surely when i cloned the server all i have is another copy of teh system that i ran new sid on...?

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Spot-on Mike and the reason i pay to be a member of this site.<br />
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Tahnsk very much.
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Spot-on Mike and the reason i pay to be a member of this site.

Tahnsk very much.

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Hi all,<br />
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setting up a couple of virtual systems and want to clone the 2008 R2 image. Anyone know if I can run New Sid on 2008 R2? Also, any idea where I can download the latest version please?<br />
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Thanks
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Hi all,

setting up a couple of virtual systems and want to clone the 2008 R2 image. Anyone know if I can run New Sid on 2008 R2? Also, any idea where I can download the latest version please?

Thanks

New sid and 2008 R2

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Windows Server 2008

Active Directory (AD) is a Microsoft brand for identity-related capabilities. In the on-premises world, Windows Server AD provides a set of identity capabilities and services, and is hugely popular (88% of Fortune 1000 and 95% of enterprises use AD). This topic includes all things Active Directory including DNS, Group Policy, DFS, troubleshooting, ADFS, and all other topics under the Microsoft AD and identity umbrella.