2,555 questions with Windows Server 2016 tags

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Query on cluster

Hi All, I have a Failover Cluster Manager setup with two nodes (let's say Server01 and Server02), both running Windows Server 2019. Both nodes are part of an Always On Availability SQL cluster. I want to remove Server02 from the Failover Cluster…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,869 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,555 questions
SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
14,279 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,531 questions
Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Clustering: The grouping of multiple servers in a way that allows them to appear to be a single unit to client computers on a network. Clustering is a means of increasing network capacity, providing live backup in case one of the servers fails, and improving data security.
1,021 questions
asked 2025-01-12T07:22:59.39+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 12,001 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-12T13:31:28.56+00:00
Javier Villegas 900 Reputation points MVP
1 answer

DC connection reset

Hi All, One of my Linux VMs is using the kinit command to connect to one of my Domain Controllers. The kinit command, I believe, sends Kerberos requests to the Domain Controller on port 88. Currently, port 88 is allowed between the Linux VM and the…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,869 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,555 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,531 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,794 questions
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Infrastructure: A Microsoft solution area focused on providing organizations with a cloud solution that supports their real-world needs and meets evolving regulatory requirements.
560 questions
asked 2025-01-04T06:58:13.8166667+00:00
Roger Roger 6,691 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-11T17:11:00.66+00:00
Hebert Seven 146 Reputation points
0 answers

Windows server 2016 system occasionally fails to receive network data and automatically recovers after a short period of time

Problem: Windows server 2016 system occasionally fails to receive network data and automatically recovers after a short period of time. Environment: indows 10 Kernel Version 14393 MP (32 procs) Free x64 Product: Server, suite: TerminalServer DataCenter…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,555 questions
Windows Network
Windows Network
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
805 questions
asked 2025-01-10T09:31:36.2033333+00:00
zhenwei li 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-01-10T09:43:34.9866667+00:00
zhenwei li 0 Reputation points
1 answer

RDS 2016 - Edge 131 sign in not working

Hi, on our RDS server 2016 servers, after Edge upgraded from 130.0.2849.80 to the 131.0.2903.xx we cannot longer sign in, in the edge browser, for new users, users that already are sign in do not have any problems (except if they sign out). The error we…

Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
A Microsoft cross-platform web browser that provides privacy, learning, and accessibility tools.
2,417 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,555 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,673 questions
asked 2025-01-10T07:21:25.9466667+00:00
Denis Nielsen 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-10T09:38:07.3766667+00:00
Yu Zhou-MSFT 14,091 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Having trouble with Windows RDP pushing splash page to background on iPads.

I am using Windows RDP on Apple iPads to connect. Apple OS versions from 17.4-18.2. All doing the same since Windows RDP changed. Symptom is the splash screen is hiding in the back ground. I can use hot keys to bring it to the front but when changing…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,555 questions
asked 2025-01-06T19:39:11.68+00:00
Lee Jackson 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-08T07:51:07.83+00:00
Karlie Weng 18,941 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

DNS Basic test failured

Dcdiag basic dns test failed at local server reports server 1,2 failed local test server 1 success from server 2 vice versa other failure Warning: no DNS RPC connectivity (error or non Microsoft DNS server is running) [Error details: 5 (Type:…

Microsoft Identity Manager
Microsoft Identity Manager
A family of Microsoft products that manage a user's digital identity using identity synchronization, certificate management, and user provisioning.
734 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,555 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,794 questions
asked 2021-07-29T06:46:54.147+00:00
M NAGA SRI RAMA SHARMA 1 Reputation point
commented 2025-01-08T06:21:22.7566667+00:00
lirkwood 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Query on WSL

Hi, I want to install WSL on Windows Server 2019. I have checked the Microsoft documentation, but I am unclear since it mentions both WSL 1 and WSL 2. Which version should I choose? If I want to install WSL on a server without internet connectivity, is…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,869 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,555 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,531 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,880 questions
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Infrastructure: A Microsoft solution area focused on providing organizations with a cloud solution that supports their real-world needs and meets evolving regulatory requirements.
560 questions
asked 2024-12-20T22:45:40.69+00:00
Rising Flight 4,796 Reputation points
accepted 2025-01-07T18:20:22.5233333+00:00
Rising Flight 4,796 Reputation points
2 answers

Poor Cluster Shared Volume read/write performance when node is not CSV owner

We have a 5 node Windows Server 2016 Failover Cluster setup using an HPE Nimble as shared storage. We're using the cluster for Hyper-V. All virtual machine VHDXs are stored on the cluster shared volume (CSV). We're having a problems with disk…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,555 questions
Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,787 questions
Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Clustering: The grouping of multiple servers in a way that allows them to appear to be a single unit to client computers on a network. Clustering is a means of increasing network capacity, providing live backup in case one of the servers fails, and improving data security.
1,021 questions
asked 2022-05-20T09:45:42.163+00:00
CoreJN 6 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-06T21:41:44.6466667+00:00
ScalableQuestions 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Linux Distribution

Hi All, I want to install Ubuntu 22.04 LTS on Windows Server 2019. I am following the MS article linked below: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install-manual#downloading-distributions The article mentions performing the steps listed, but…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,869 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,555 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,531 questions
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Infrastructure: A Microsoft solution area focused on providing organizations with a cloud solution that supports their real-world needs and meets evolving regulatory requirements.
560 questions
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
5,598 questions
asked 2025-01-02T17:39:19.91+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 12,001 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-06T04:25:28.45+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 12,001 Reputation points
1 answer

Hyper-V 2016, 5120 CSV has entered a paused state due to status_io_timeout

Looking for help as our issue reoccurs every 1-2 days over the past 2 months. We have already enabled jumbo frames on iscsi ports, switch and san. Also enabled VLT on our 2 Dell s4048t switches. Firmware and patches are up to date. No luck resolving thus…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,555 questions
Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,787 questions
Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Clustering: The grouping of multiple servers in a way that allows them to appear to be a single unit to client computers on a network. Clustering is a means of increasing network capacity, providing live backup in case one of the servers fails, and improving data security.
1,021 questions
asked 2021-10-30T02:54:47.27+00:00
Ryan 1 Reputation point
commented 2025-01-04T07:36:01.2433333+00:00
Kevin Roggeman 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Query Windows Firewall

Hi All, I currently have Windows Firewall disabled in my environment, but I plan to enable it. If I enable Windows Firewall, what inbound and outbound traffic or ports are blocked or allowed by default?For example, let’s say I enable Windows Firewall on…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,869 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,555 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,531 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,880 questions
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Infrastructure: A Microsoft solution area focused on providing organizations with a cloud solution that supports their real-world needs and meets evolving regulatory requirements.
560 questions
asked 2024-12-20T22:16:38.5333333+00:00
Rising Flight 4,796 Reputation points
accepted 2025-01-02T16:00:41.9433333+00:00
Rising Flight 4,796 Reputation points
1 answer

Unsupported browser error authenticating AAD Connect Sync Provisioning Agent on Windows Server 2016

Recently, I was unable to sync our directory. When I launched the AAD Connect Provisioning Agent Wizard I am prompted to reauthenticate. When I try to authenticate, I get an error: "Unsupported browser". I have tried the following: Installed…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,555 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
22,806 questions
asked 2023-03-14T15:43:18.24+00:00
Chris Gonzales 10 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-02T12:35:36.4966667+00:00
Isaac A. Ankrah 0 Reputation points
3 answers

End of Life dates

Are you guys able to provide the End of Life dates for these OSs?: Microsoft Windows Server 2022 21H2 Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Edition Microsoft Windows 10 21H2 Microsoft Windows 11 22H2 Microsoft Windows 11 21H2 Microsoft Windows Server…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,869 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,952 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,555 questions
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,612 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,406 questions
asked 2024-04-24T19:40:12.9466667+00:00
Jerry Prophete 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-12-31T01:33:53.5966667+00:00
Danielo-D 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Local administrator access enabled by group policy

Dear Team, We are trying to enable local administrator and password update for clients while using group policy but we couldn't able to update the password in local users and groups in the password option are not visible for your reference i have…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,555 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,531 questions
asked 2024-12-26T11:42:01.48+00:00
yuva manikandan N 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-12-30T07:08:27.73+00:00
Hania Lian 20,271 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Deleting the GPSTOPLog.ldf on a SSMS ver 15.0.18131.0

We have a 1.8TB log file that we want deleted from our 2016 Datacenter edition server. The log file GPSTOPLog.ldf on our SQL sever (SSMS 5.0.18131.0)is primarily used to capture issues with logging in and out and if deleted, recreate itself and we have…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,555 questions
SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
14,279 questions
asked 2024-12-29T19:07:40.3+00:00
Willie, Joe 25 Reputation points
answered 2024-12-30T06:50:02.4666667+00:00
ZoeHui-MSFT 39,496 Reputation points
1 answer

local administrator access enabled and password change using group policy

Hello all, We are trying to enable local administrator and update password in group policy but in local users and groups we couldn't able to update the password, the option provide but we can't able to update in windows server 2016 for your reference…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,555 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,531 questions
asked 2024-12-26T12:10:24.8166667+00:00
yuva manikandan N 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-12-26T12:16:58.6333333+00:00
Marcin Policht 31,315 Reputation points MVP
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Query on update manager

Hi All, We have our VMs provisioned in Azure, and we are using Windows Server 2022, 2019, and 2016. When we deploy a Windows Server, such as Windows Server 2022 or 2019 Datacenter edition, from the Azure Marketplace, we download CIS benchmark policies…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,869 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,555 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,531 questions
Azure Update Manager
Azure Update Manager
An Azure service to centrally manages updates and compliance at scale.
329 questions
asked 2024-08-28T19:04:57.3533333+00:00
Rising Flight 4,796 Reputation points
accepted 2024-12-26T09:40:46.0133333+00:00
Rising Flight 4,796 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows Server 2016 | KB5048671 is failed to install

Hello, KB5048671 is tried to install. But it fails to install with below message in cbs.log. This issue happening in many Windows Server 2016 servers. Please help on how to fix this. 2024-12-24 12:59:22, Error CSI 00000060@2024/12/24:11:59:22.490 (F)…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,555 questions
asked 2024-12-25T11:36:52.4866667+00:00
Boopathi S 3,561 Reputation points
answered 2024-12-26T07:49:12.5+00:00
Daisy Zhou 27,596 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
7 answers

the action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program

This problem occurred on windows server 2016. We want to know how to delete this folder and what programs let us not delete this folder?

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,555 questions
asked 2020-12-25T07:14:13.59+00:00
standuhuajun 91 Reputation points
commented 2024-12-24T14:43:31.7133333+00:00
juni-1260 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Patch installation | The referenced assembly could not be found.

Hello, Below error appears when installing the KB5048671. C:\temp\KB5048671>Dism /online /add-package /packagepath:C:\temp\KB5048671\Windows10.0-KB5048671-x64.cab Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool Version: 10.0.14393.4169 Image Version:…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,555 questions
asked 2024-12-17T15:35:13.8166667+00:00
Boopathi S 3,561 Reputation points
commented 2024-12-24T12:06:55.7466667+00:00
Boopathi S 3,561 Reputation points