Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
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Windows 10-clients install v1903 although this is not allowed on our WSUS
Hello! We noticed a severe problem: Our Win10x64-enterprise-computers are starting to upgrade from Windows 10 1809 to v1903 - although this upgrade is not allowed (but not declined either) on our WSUS!?! We couldn't yet finish the migration from…
asked 2020-08-02T22:51:00.197+00:00
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Bernd Leutenecker
6
Reputation points
commented 2020-08-11T06:02:54.24+00:00
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Rita Hu -MSFT
9,626
Reputation points
2 answers
can I create a Hyper-v Windows 10 VM on a 2019 essentials server?
I have a server 2019 essentials server and I want to host an application on it. However, this application is not compatible with windows server but is compatible with windows 10. Can I create a Windows 10 VM on hyper-V and have it run this application…
asked 2020-08-05T14:26:56.413+00:00
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Nicky McKenzie
1
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commented 2020-08-11T05:23:13.197+00:00
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Jenny Yan-MSFT
9,326
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2 answers
WSUS and roaming user
Hello, I have several user's who will be taking their computer's in and out of our office. These machines are currently connected to the WSUS server.. When these machines go home with the user's and can no longer communicate with the WSUS server…
asked 2020-08-05T15:55:26.537+00:00
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sebby v
16
Reputation points
commented 2020-08-11T02:02:05.353+00:00
Rita Hu -MSFT
9,626
Reputation points
2 answers
RDV GRAPHICS SERVICE
Is the "RDV GRAPHICS SERVICE" user account still needed if i have a domain that has been completely upgraded to Server 2019? I'm running into an issue with Azure AD Connect failing to synchronize this account for some reason and I'm wondering…
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Automated install of AD-DS role using Autounattend.xml on Installation disc
I have been uisng Windows System Image Manager to set up automated installs within my lab to make sure I have all the settings I need to have running setup. This includes installing roles on the server in order to automate as much as possible and to…
asked 2020-07-30T00:04:37.803+00:00
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TBingeman
81
Reputation points
commented 2020-08-10T14:20:11.157+00:00
TimCerling(ret)
1,156
Reputation points
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Disaster Recovery licensing
Hello, experts. Consider the following scenario: 3x VMware vSphere existing servers licenced with WS 2012 R2 Standard ROK Replacing those servers and transferring them to Disaster Recovery what are my license options? New WS 2019 ROK for new 3x…
asked 2020-08-07T07:10:30.81+00:00
Teemo Tang
11,361
Reputation points
accepted 2020-08-10T11:20:05.057+00:00
Teemo Tang
11,361
Reputation points
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Windows Server 2008R2 (ESUs) Extended Security Updates for 3 Years
Hi We need to know Windows Server 2008R2 ESU for 3 Years requirement Currently we have 3 Hardware Server with 1Process with 4Core, we do not want to upgrade OS higher version. So which license has to purchase please advise, below given license…
asked 2020-08-07T07:11:25.96+00:00
Teemo Tang
11,361
Reputation points
accepted 2020-08-10T11:19:47.633+00:00
Teemo Tang
11,361
Reputation points
2 answers
Help: ASP cannot read access database in windows2019 server core environment
Recently, I encountered some problems while maintaining an old ASP project. I asked for help: In the Hyper-V environment, the system OS is "windows 2019 server core data center version, windows 2019 Server Core Standard Version" After…
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1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Installing Windows Server 2016
Hello, I am currently undertaking a cyber security course. The current module I am doing is all about Server and network administration. So I have decided to build a home server to use for training purposes. I have bought the relevant hardware and is…
asked 2020-08-10T04:10:29.387+00:00
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Verdell davis
21
Reputation points
commented 2020-08-10T10:24:35.97+00:00
T. Kujala
8,706
Reputation points
1 answer
C# UDP Packet loss though all packets arrive at WireShark
HI All, I am facing a problem with UDP packets. Getting packets at WireShark but not receiving few packets at .NET Socket UdpClient end. Missing packets nos. vary sometimes I loose 1 out of 499 (158 byte of each), sometimes 4-5 out of 499. I…
asked 2020-08-05T08:49:55.32+00:00
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Girish Meena
1
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commented 2020-08-10T09:01:06.983+00:00
Gloria Gu
3,891
Reputation points
1 answer
Choosing SBS version, 2019 or 365
Hi, We have an old version of SBS and need to migrate. One of the key features we rely on is remote desktop. Whilst Microsoft 365 is recommended, I am under the impression this is an entirely cloud based, so I am not sure how we can have a RD Gateway…
asked 2020-07-31T12:30:32.267+00:00
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Dermot Paikkos
1
Reputation point
commented 2020-08-10T08:29:41.047+00:00
Phoebe Lu (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.)
91
Reputation points
3 answers
Issue with DFSR replication
I have two servers in a replication group. connection status is enabled, topology is fully connected and verified. I put content in Folder1 on Server A. That content does not replicate to Folder1 on server B. However, if I but content in Folder1 on…
asked 2020-08-06T21:23:04.98+00:00
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Dino Ingram
1
Reputation point
commented 2020-08-10T07:35:46.327+00:00
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Fan Fan
15,306
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
7 answers
SBS server reboots regular as clockwork for no reason
One of our clients who are still working in the dark ages has an SBS 2011 standard which has ( for the last couple of weeks) rebooted at exactly the same time every morning. Shuts down at 3:09 and reboots and is back on line 3 minutes later Checked the…
asked 2020-07-31T13:19:47.32+00:00
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Terry Moore
1
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commented 2020-08-10T03:46:50.397+00:00
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Eleven Yu (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.)
10,706
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Can server and client backups be stored on the same internal drive in Windows Server 2016 Essentials?
Hi all, I'm trying to create a local backup scheme for our studio through the WS2016E Dashboard and am running into a problem: Is it possible to store both the client computer/file history backups and the server backup on the same dedicated internal…
asked 2020-08-06T19:31:40.54+00:00
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Polyhedron Productions
21
Reputation points
commented 2020-08-10T03:30:34.833+00:00
Eleven Yu (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.)
10,706
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers
The WSUS server and 2 other servers will not report to WSUS
All computers and servers are all in the same GPO created for WSUS. All servers are windows 2016, computers windows 10. 3 servers including the WSUS itsels have not reported for over 30 days. I have tried the usual commands of: wuauclt /detectnow,…
asked 2020-07-31T16:27:42.017+00:00
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Pete Ruggles
1
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commented 2020-08-10T03:20:49.137+00:00
Rita Hu -MSFT
9,626
Reputation points
1 answer
sbs2011 cannot setup domain name
comes up right away after i hit the setup domain name button server clock time and date is ok stuck
asked 2020-08-04T19:57:05.093+00:00
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Kevin Bowles
41
Reputation points
commented 2020-08-10T02:53:58.817+00:00
Jenny Yan-MSFT
9,326
Reputation points
3 answers
iSCSI Initiator
I lost power and lost connection to my iscsi target. I get the following error in event viewer: iSCSI discovery via Host Bus Adapter failed with error code 0xefff003a to Host Bus Adapter…
asked 2020-07-28T13:08:10.71+00:00
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John Evans
1
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commented 2020-08-10T01:35:12.543+00:00
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Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.)
31,731
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
3 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Connect the same iscsi iqn to two servers
hi, I have a nas connected to a server via iscsi. I connected this nas with the same iqn to another server. It seems that at the moment it doesn't give me any problems, but my question is: does it involve problems? Is it a correct procedure? is it not…
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1 answer
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Task Scheduler trigger "on remote connection to" not firing on new RDP session
I'm trying to use Task Scheduler to send an email every time someone logs on via remote desktop. Now there's a specific trigger in Task Scheduler called "on connection to user session" with settings that can be set to "Connection from…
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IP address and domain join not working when using autounattend.xml on an installation disc
I am trying to set up the IP address information for my lab servers within the autounattend.xml file for some lab servers. I have used the information below in order to try to get this set but for some reason it is not working. Can someone take a look…