Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,621 questions
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Windows 2012 - Expand Disk Problem
Hello, I have a virtual machine running Windows Server 2012, and I'm trying to extend the OS disk from 128GB to 256GB. I shut down the VM and expanded the disk size in Azure to 256GB. However, when I try to extend the disk using Windows Disk Management…
asked 2025-02-18T16:33:33.8+00:00
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Hans Langer
0
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commented 2025-02-20T23:49:50.2366667+00:00
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Ian Xue - MSFT
39,626
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
5 answers
Can not RDP to 2012 R2 Standard server after September 2020 patching
We recently patched to the last level on our Windows 2012R2 Standard servers, and for some reason we lost the ability to RDP to two of them. Not a firewall issue, Windows Firewall, and the require NLA is and has not been selected. Upon immediate…
asked 2020-09-25T20:17:51.437+00:00
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Chris Townsend
1
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commented 2025-02-19T18:01:10.8133333+00:00
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Vinh Nguyen
0
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The description for Event ID ( 4013 ) in Source ( Microsoft-Windows-DNS-Server-Service ) cannot be found
The DC was frequent shutdown unexpected after a while I cannot connect to DC. All my 100 client computers cannot connect to DC server. Event Viewer show Event Type: Warning Event Source: Microsoft-Windows-DNS-Server-Service Event Category: None Event…
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ReFS Disk Turned RAW After Update on Windows Server 2012 R2
Hi, I'm having some trouble with Windows Server 2012 R2. I know this version is out of support, but after updating it, our disk that was in ReFS has been converted to RAW data. I've read that this issue might be caused by an update, but I have checked…
asked 2025-02-12T14:36:27.9966667+00:00
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RFN
0
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answered 2025-02-14T07:43:07.7133333+00:00
Ian Xue - MSFT
39,626
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers
DC windows servers not synced properly to each other
DC windows servers not synced properly to each other . There are 2 windows servers . INDC-1 (OS - windows server 2012 R2 ) INDC-2 (OS - Microsoft windows server 2016 standard ) Issue is when INDC-1 was down on 6-Feb-2025 . then most of the things…
Windows
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.
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Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,577 questions
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,621 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,730 questions
asked 2025-02-11T10:07:24.15+00:00
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Tejdeep Singh
0
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answered 2025-02-12T20:34:58.02+00:00
Adam J. Marshall
9,686
Reputation points MVP
6 answers
Windows server 2012 R2 invalid namespace error
hi, we have a problem about server 2012 r2. i attached error screen in attachment. Can you help me for solve this problem.
asked 2021-06-17T11:46:11.727+00:00
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Selim YILDIZ
1
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commented 2025-02-12T00:16:22.12+00:00
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MBAKOP Merveille
0
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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…
asked 2025-01-26T08:04:33.5733333+00:00
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Parichay Saxena
20
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commented 2025-02-05T08:45:16.8+00:00
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Jake Zhang-MSFT
9,090
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
Forgot which email i used to register my Microsoft certification exam - how can i gain access to it?
Hello, I had an account and have lost access to the email. This account was created a long time ago. I have about five certifications on there however I am now unable to access them. Is it at possible for me to gain access back to that account? I have…
asked 2025-01-31T17:06:06.3633333+00:00
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Lord Kofi Dorkenoo
0
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answered 2025-01-31T23:53:53.9433333+00:00
Leandro Ezequiel Molinari
26
Reputation points
1 answer
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
asked 2024-09-19T05:24:52.89+00:00
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Ahmad Nadzuan Abdul Rahman
0
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commented 2025-01-27T16:55:23.65+00:00
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Lininger, Kurtis
0
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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
asked 2025-01-26T10:22:33.3933333+00:00
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Mohandas, Lavanya
0
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asked 2025-01-26T10:22:33.3933333+00:00
Mohandas, Lavanya
0
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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…
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
1 answer
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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…
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
1 answer
SQL server 2017 setup failed to launch with Error code 0x85640002
SQL server 2017 setup failed to launch with error here was a failure to calculate the default value of setting INSTALLSHAREDDIR on passive node of the Always on cluster. Current SQL version : 2014 Error: TITLE: SQL Server Setup failure.…
asked 2025-01-16T04:15:03.12+00:00
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Sreekanth Soma
0
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answered 2025-01-16T06:18:40.6966667+00:00
LiHongMSFT-4306
30,901
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1 answer
Active Directory Administrative Center connection error: How to fix "Cannot connect to any domain" issue?
Hello, I am having trouble opening the Active Directory Administrative Center due to the error message "Cannot connect to any domain. Refresh or try again when connection is available." My network has two servers and two domain controllers with…
asked 2024-10-02T18:27:58.8+00:00
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Chris Fu
5
Reputation points
commented 2025-01-13T21:23:12.2066667+00:00
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Kevin Lopez Reyes
0
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1 answer
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Changing smb ports to alternative port
Hello team , We use windows 2012 R2 and windows 2019 servers in our environment . We have received recommendation to not use default ports 139 and 445 (SMB) . Can we use an alternative port in place of 139 and 445 for sql logshipping and network file…
Windows
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.
5,816 questions
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,621 questions
asked 2025-01-02T14:27:08.54+00:00
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Harsh Tiwari
20
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edited a comment 2025-01-03T15:39:47.56+00:00
MotoX80
35,596
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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…
asked 2024-04-24T19:40:12.9466667+00:00
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Jerry Prophete
0
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edited a comment 2024-12-31T01:33:53.5966667+00:00
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Danielo-D
0
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Migrate from Windows Server 2012 R2 to Windows Server 2025
Hello everyone, I have a question about migrating all data, including GPO, DNS, DHCP, user domain accounts, user home directories, and other folders and files, from an old server running Windows Server 2012 R2 to Windows Server 2025. Windows Server 2025…
asked 2024-10-21T12:28:06.5033333+00:00
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SeP
21
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commented 2024-12-26T00:04:30.1733333+00:00
Orin Thomas
0
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
0 answers
Getting account lockout and ip shows as loopback from server.. HELP
All investigation shows its coming from the server and I cant find exactly where.. here is the events info: 4771 Kerberos pre-authentication failed. Account Information: Security ID: #### (redacted domain)\T.Downing Account Name: T.Downing Service…
asked 2024-12-20T19:35:57.4866667+00:00
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Travis Downing
0
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asked 2024-12-20T19:35:57.4866667+00:00
Travis Downing
0
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1 answer
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How to fix Windows Server 2012 0xc000000e at startup
Hi support team, My Windows Server 2012 has problem after reboot. It returns an error 0xc000000e and sends me to a DOS prompt. How can I resolve this issue?
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How do I remove Services For Unix 3.5 from Server 2012R2
Upgrading from Windows Server 2012 R2 to 2019 and then to 2022 has led to an error related to Services For Unix 3.5. There is no reference to this service in the registry, on the disk, or in the services. Attempts to reinstall it through Server Manager…
asked 2024-12-17T01:23:25.31+00:00
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George R. Kasica
0
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commented 2024-12-19T19:29:35.5866667+00:00
George R. Kasica
0
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