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. Here goes the Microsoft Virtual Labs Link - http://technet.microsoft.com/hi-in/virtuallabs/default%28en-us%29.aspx Hope this will help the system admins to have more knowledge on Microsoft related products.

Error: "Virtual Disk Service encountered a problem and needed to close" Worked Solution: start --> run --> type "services.msc" locate the virtual disk service right click it> properties set its starup type to disabled and reboot http://snakefoot.fateback.com/tweak/winnt/service/stuv.html Virtual Disk Service (VDS) implements a single, uniform interface for managing disks. Each hardware vendor writes a VDS "provider" that translates the general purpose VDS APIs into specific instructions for their hardware (Targeted for Storage Area Network(SAN) ). Microsoft has implemented VDS providers for basic and dynamic disks. This brings functionality to basic disks, such as online growth, that formerly applied only to dynamic disks.

"HP Hardware / Servers Online Chat Support Link" http://h50203.www5.hp.com/HPISWeb/Customer/product.aspx?option=activechat&origin=acc&region=NA&pnid=&printermodel=&chat=&callfrom=hp&ctype=server&cc=US&fromAD=1

"x32 and x64 bit Latest Drivers Download Link for A8003A HBA Model - Emulex LPe11002" x32 bit http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=3954646&prodTypeId=12169&prodSeriesId=1809835&swLang=13&taskId=135&swEnvOID=1005 x64 bit http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=1143907&prodTypeId=12169&prodSeriesId=1809835&swLang=8&taskId=135&swEnvOID=1113

This article will provide you information on the below topics - SQL Service Pack 3 on Windows 2003 Cluster Servers Upgrade / Install How to install or upgrade Service Pack from SP2 to SP3 on SQL Server Version 2005 - Step by Step procedure Upgrade Pre-requisites

How to check the Terminal Services Mode - worked solution Try these links - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320185 http://windowsitpro.com/article/articleid/44617/q-how-can-i-check-the-mode-of-a-server-thats-running-windows-server-2003-terminal-services-or-windows-2000-server-terminal-services.html http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX123097

Check and Try this link, it might help: http://consumerdocs.installshield.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=Q108497&sliceId=1 Example: Q: I'm having a problem installing The Powerpuff Girls game. The installer starts and then tells me "The InstallShield Engine (iKernel.exe) could not be launched. No such interface supported". A: This error appears on some systems and is caused by a bug in the Installshield software. In most cases, the installation can be completed by deleting the folder C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Engine. After deleting this folder, clear it from the recycle bin (empty the recycle bin), and restart the installation. http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/t1064933406 if the app is not compatible, we cannot do anything if its an OS issue, then it should be problem with ikernel.exe and install shield check and try these options.