ADPrep cannot modify security descriptor - Promote DC issues
Hello, I'm trying to promote a 2016 server to a DC in an existing forest. The current DC is a 2016 server. When I attempt to do this, it states that ADprep cannot modify security descriptor CN=Keys And to grant access to infrastructure master. The…
Why am I getting the compile error code 2248 for a friend function to a nested class?
Hello, I am developing a cross platform library and I am running into a compile error which I only get in Windows and not Linux. I have declared the operator<<() as a friend inside of a class which has a nested struct within it. However, the…
inplace upgrade
Hi, im having an issue with doing an inplace upgrade for my Azure VMs. The server is currently running Windows (Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard) and i want to upgrade it to 2019 Standard. im following this document…
Azure Arc fails to connect because NT SERVICES\himds is not allowed to log on as a service
The short version: How do I get Azure Arc to connect to Azure if GPO is limiting which accounts are allowed to log on as a service and the himds service requires "NT SERVICE\himds" to log in as a service? (I am unable to add "NT…
Deduplication and robocopy
Hi guys. Unfortunately I was migrating an FS server and I ran a robocopy on its FS disk. robocopy //server\x$ x: /e /copyall no more parameters... I didn't use /XD "System Volume Information" which I now know is necessary... What I didn't…
RECUPERACIÓN DE UNA CUENTA
Saludos! Necesito recuperar una cuenta alterna a esta, la cual no uso hace más de 4 o 5 años, pero la cual aún utilizo para ingresar a mi cuenta de Facebook. El problema es que, cuando me dicen que enliste los correos electrónicos y asuntos ESPECÍFICOS…
Upgrade path for windows server HPC to Windows Server 2012
Hi, Having difficulty upgrading my Windows Server 2008 HPC edition to any version of Server 2012
Windows Hello on premises ne fonctionne pas
Hi, I have an Active Directory on a Windows Server 2016 I tried to set up Windows hello for business for my users with these policy : Use Windows Hello for Business Use certificate for on-premises authentication Windows Hello is well activated but…
How to delete DPM Backups from the Azure Service Recovery Vault
Hi, i have a OnPrem DPM Server which is connected with a Azure Recovery Service Vault. From the DPM i backup some OnPrem Servers to the Azure Recovery Service Vault. Currently i see some duplicated entrys and some entrys from old servers which no longer…
RAS VPN Server issue
CoId={6942DD14-092E-0006-1B9E-55692E09DB01}: The user user@domain.com connected from 156.185.34.64 but failed an authentication attempt due to the following reason: The connection was prevented because of a policy configured on your RAS/VPN server.…
Group Policy folder on Server 2019 and 2022
Hi guys, I want to ask about this folder. Usually on clients like Windows 10 and 11, there are 3 folders and one file inside: Datastore Machine Users gpt.ini I usually don't check on servers this folder, but I did this week and suddenly find out that a…
Setting up staging server for Azure AD Connect, Guide points to folder AdPrep that is missing
In the middle of starting up a staging server for Azure AD Connect. (2.3.20) on Windows Server 2022 Standard 21H2. When confirming that the imported settings got right I saw that Device Write-back setting is not checked and even grayed out when…
Windows Server Migration Procedure to Latest Version
Dear Team, We are seeking to plan the migration of our existing Windows Server 2012 R2 machines to the latest version. We have several questions regarding this matter and would appreciate your guidance. It's important to note that we currently have over…
Remove old CA-certificates from CA properties
Hi. I have newly deployed two-tier PKI. While installing I've reissued CA-certt few times (both for root CA and subCA). Now, when I open CA properties I see three root CA (both for root CA and sub CA). I want to remove unnecessary cert from my…
Azure Arc-enabled Servers - DeployGPO.ps1 Script fails with "C:\<path>\DeployGPO.ps1 : Exception calling "ProtectBase64" with "2" argument(s): "Encryption failed."
I am trying to deploy Azure Arc for a client and attempting to enroll machines at scale following the "Connect machines at sale using Group Policy" KB. I have configured all of the prerequisites and gone through the Azure setup portion of the…
Direct Access configuration loss
A Direct access server has lost the ability to load its Remote access management configuration. Server has access to GPO's and GPO's have not been changed. Direct access server is also able to communicate properly with the DC server. Error when loading…
Request for Information on Microsoft-Windows-Winlogon/Operational Logs
Hello, I am trying to normalize events collected in the SIEM system from the Microsoft-Windows-Winlogon/Operational log, but I cannot find sufficient information in the Microsoft Knowledge Base regarding the interpretation of these logs. I found some…
Windows Server 2022 Core
Hello! I can't find the exact information anywhere, and I have come across equal versions. In the case of purchasing Windows Server 2022 Standard/Datacenter - 2 Core license, does the customer receive an activation key or is such a key available only…
Linkedserver connection to MySQL database with ODBC driver failed
Hi I am attempting to use a SQL Server 2014 linked server to connect to a MySQL 8 instance. My single openquery insert statement works fine, but when I try to run multiple insert statements to insert data to multiple tables, I receive a generic error…
Is Microsoft OneNote free for Windows desktop supported on Windows Server editions?
According to official Microsoft documentation, Microsoft OneNote free for desktop is available for all supported Windows versions.…