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10114 : Medium : ICMP Timestamp Request Remote Date Disclosure

This command can fix this ICMP Timestamp for Win2K8 and Win2K12? is this require server reboot? command - netsh firewall set icmpsetting 13 disable

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,616 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,605 questions
asked 2024-09-19T05:24:52.89+00:00
Ahmad Nadzuan Abdul Rahman 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-27T16:55:23.65+00:00
Lininger, Kurtis 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Default global regional setting

How to change default global regional setting, which in one time setup can apply occure to all users inside windows server, including running service account, mssqlserver account, defsultaccount public, guest etc, i mean all users. Thanks

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,564 questions
asked 2021-02-01T17:59:14.017+00:00
amin s 21 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-27T09:41:25.82+00:00
Rune Hagen 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Persistent Windows Update Issues on Windows Server 2016

Dear Microsoft Support, We are facing persistent issues with Windows Update on Windows Server 2016. The message "Update Available" constantly appears, but the updates are not applied even after multiple restarts. Additionally, accessing…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,564 questions
asked 2025-01-24T13:58:09.3333333+00:00
Francisco Martins 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-27T08:14:59.67+00:00
Daisy Zhou 28,391 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

WinRM log forwarding in Windows 2012 R2 Server

I have various servers in Active Directory with different Roles like SCCM server, Database Server, MS Lync, MS Exchange 2013 and MS SharePoint Server. For their Security logs auditing, we have RSA Netwitness Platform. In them some of the services are…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,564 questions
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,616 questions
Exchange Server Management
Exchange Server Management
Exchange Server: A family of Microsoft client/server messaging and collaboration software.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
7,775 questions
SharePoint Server Management
SharePoint Server Management
SharePoint Server: A family of Microsoft on-premises document management and storage systems.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
2,984 questions
asked 2025-01-26T08:04:33.5733333+00:00
Parichay Saxena 20 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-27T07:41:27.8466667+00:00
Jake Zhang-MSFT 8,475 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Azure Migrate - Having to use Agent Based Dependency - issue with Agent install

Hi - due to a plane of separation at VMWare level we're having to configure the MMA agents on the servers to assess. However when we try to connect them to the LAW we get the following error: Error: Failed to connect, exception :…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,883 questions
Azure Migrate
Azure Migrate
A central hub of Azure cloud migration services and tools to discover, assess, and migrate workloads to the cloud.
855 questions
asked 2025-01-13T18:51:45.82+00:00
Gareth Morrallee 40 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-01-27T04:07:00.2733333+00:00
Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 2,810 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Is the renewal process of expired exchange federation certificate exactly the same for both 2013 and 2016

This is the recommended process for the renewal of Exchange 2013 Federation Certificate: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/renew-the-federation-certificate-exchange-2013-help I am looking to confirm if this can also, without adjustment, be…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,564 questions
Exchange Server Management
Exchange Server Management
Exchange Server: A family of Microsoft client/server messaging and collaboration software.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
7,775 questions
asked 2025-01-23T17:18:36.5233333+00:00
Alec Negus 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-27T02:44:35.1066667+00:00
Alex Zhang-MSFT 3,940 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

WhatsApp Desktop (UWP) Crashes on Windows 11 Pro Joined to RODC (Server 2019)

Hello everyone, I originally posted this on the Microsoft Community Forum, and it was suggested I post here for further insights from UWP experts. I’m encountering a peculiar issue where WhatsApp Desktop (Microsoft Store/UWP) consistently crashes on…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,883 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,558 questions
asked 2025-01-26T05:40:16.7733333+00:00
Hasibul Islam 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-01-27T01:13:30.2033333+00:00
Roy Li - MSFT 33,591 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

Not able to download windows 11 vmware

I am not able to download windows 11 vmware or ISO image how to fix this, i need a VM for some security trainings

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,616 questions
asked 2025-01-26T10:22:33.3933333+00:00
Mohandas, Lavanya 0 Reputation points
2 answers

windows Update managed by your organization

I am struggling enabling local Windows update functions on a Windows 2016. The server some time ago was managed by a WSUS. What I did: Checking both local and domain group policies. Neither implemented anything on Windows updates. I checked with…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,564 questions
asked 2025-01-24T16:31:19.88+00:00
Helge 40 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-01-26T02:15:03.9666667+00:00
Adam J. Marshall 9,681 Reputation points MVP
2 answers

Inaccessible Boot Device

I restarted my server 2016 and out of the blue, I got an Inaccessible Boot Device. There were no updates installed. Only a simple reboot of the system. Any ideas on how to fix it?

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,564 questions
asked 2024-01-21T23:34:53.28+00:00
IT Dept 5 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-01-24T21:01:33.6233333+00:00
Darren E 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Disable resolving fe3cr.delivery.mp.microsoft.com dns on Windows Servers via Cloudflare DNS

On Windows server, how could we configure Windows Server 2019 and 2022 severs to stop using Cloudflare DNS (162.159.36.2) for resolving DNS queries for fe3cr.delivery.mp.microsoft.com, specifically for Windows Update.Currently, Windows OS servers are…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,883 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,605 questions
asked 2024-12-20T06:41:25.36+00:00
velox 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-24T19:02:02.8733333+00:00
Kevin Hsieh 6 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows Server 2016 keeps restarting have having been promoted DC (blue screen) with srv.sys error

I all, When trying to promote a new Windows 2016 VM as Domain Controller , it crashes with srv.sys error (with blue screen) When I demote it , the VM become stable again. Functional level is 2012 The new DC doesn't have any FSMO role

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,564 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,605 questions
asked 2025-01-21T16:02:46.7766667+00:00
Ouns Taj 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-24T07:27:05.2466667+00:00
Daisy Zhou 28,391 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Server 2019 / Stuck on Preparing Automatic Repair loop

Hi, Windows server 2019 (VMWare VM) is in a boot loop with Preparing Automatic Repair after a reboot. Looking at application and system logs I am not seeing any changes that were done recently. I was able to boot from a WinPE image and change…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,883 questions
asked 2025-01-20T22:23:29.21+00:00
nettech 171 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-24T07:23:02.02+00:00
Daisy Zhou 28,391 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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.
3,883 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,564 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,605 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.
5,609 questions
asked 2025-01-02T17:39:19.91+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 12,211 Reputation points
accepted 2025-01-24T06:03:32.73+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 12,211 Reputation points
1 answer

How to calculate Extended Security Updates

I need to plan budgetary. I need to know how many ESU license must I buy. example senario I have VMware cluster. ESXi 5 nodes. total CPU core are 320 cores. I have VM with Windows Server 2012R2 are 100 VMs. total vCPU usage are 400 vcore. I have VM with…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,616 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,605 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
79 questions
asked 2025-01-22T15:50:48.1566667+00:00
Nattawut Teerajarukul 216 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-23T12:54:59.44+00:00
Nattawut Teerajarukul 216 Reputation points
6 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

After reinstalling Win Server 2019 on new hardware, my product key does not work

I bought new hardware and re-installed Windows Server 2019 Essentials (I have disc and product key) but the product key is no longer accepted. I have searched and found various suggestions but none of them so far worked for me. I now have a temporary…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,883 questions
asked 2023-10-14T09:47:53.6866667+00:00
Paal Isaksen 25 Reputation points
commented 2025-01-23T07:48:12.8533333+00:00
Sanjvwin Manianthara 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

WinRM log forwarding in Windows 2012 R2 Server

I have various servers in Active Directory with different Roles like SCCM server, Database Server, MS Lync, MS Exchange 2013 and MS SharePoint Server. For their Security logs auditing, we have RSA Netwitness Platform. In them some of the services are…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,616 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,605 questions
asked 2023-05-07T12:16:10.21+00:00
Parichay Saxena 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-01-23T07:43:22.5533333+00:00
Parichay Saxena 20 Reputation points
3 answers

Remote desktop connection limitation to one session only

We have a on prem server and have allowed few users to access the server through RD connection only. What we want to do is to apply a limitation that if one user is connected to the server through the RD connection then no other user should be allowed to…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,883 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,605 questions
asked 2025-01-16T05:39:54.68+00:00
Muhammad Umair 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-01-23T01:13:26.2+00:00
AlexZhu-MSFT 6,116 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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.
3,883 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,564 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.
14,380 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,605 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.
1,025 questions
asked 2025-01-12T07:22:59.39+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 12,211 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-22T11:40:31.5033333+00:00
Ravi Garg 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows server powered off automatically

Hello, My Windows Server 2019 is powering off automatically. Upon checking the Event Viewer logs, I found that the shutdown was initiated by the SYSTEM user. This issue is impacting our production environment, and I need to identify the root cause and…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,883 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,605 questions
asked 2025-01-20T10:10:55.4433333+00:00
Root 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-01-22T09:24:23.3766667+00:00
Hania Lian 20,916 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor