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How do I disable SAM checks/querying profiles are boot up to avoid slow down with a 50k+ local users?

I have 2021R2 server on AWS which has been running for almost a decade now. It's being used as a IIS web server and for authentication IIS is using windows integrated authentication and the users have been created as local users on the machine (it was…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,187 questions
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
2,426 questions
Windows Server Setup
Windows Server Setup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
191 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,876 questions
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
322 questions
asked 2023-03-29T18:24:27.8933333+00:00
CoderR 1 Reputation point
0 answers

Joining Windows Server 2022 into a mixed OS Hyper-V cluster

Hi everyone, I have a Hyper-V cluster consisting of three nodes running Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016. I want to replace one of the nodes running Windows Server 12 with a new, beefier one running Windows Server 2022. My question is, can…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,862 questions
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,187 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.
762 questions
Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
1,947 questions
asked 2023-03-29T16:55:52.5633333+00:00
Samuel Foldi 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2023-03-29T17:31:56.8133333+00:00
Samuel Foldi 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Transfer FSMO role from Windows server 2012 R2 Essentials to Windows Server 2022

I don't wish to do an upgrade of the windows 2012 R2 Essentials server, but I want to transfer the FSMO roles to a new Windows server 2022 and then drop the WSE 2012. Has anyone done this yet? Are there any restrictions for moving roles from an…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,994 questions
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,187 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,876 questions
asked 2023-03-29T12:52:40.4366667+00:00
Luca Lafranchi 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2023-03-29T13:37:55.85+00:00
Dave Patrick 342.4K Reputation points MVP
4 answers

Windows 2019 hangs on 50,000 users, 2012R2 works just fine - what's going on?

I've been using Windows server 2012R2 Standard for almost a decade now. I have apps running on the server which have created about 50,000 local users. These are local users created using WMIC scripts and eq. API's. The purpose is to allow for easy…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,187 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,876 questions
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
2,426 questions
asked 2023-03-27T04:45:20.0266667+00:00
CoderR 1 Reputation point
answered 2023-03-29T12:27:59.7333333+00:00
CoderR 1 Reputation point
7 answers

Patch February 2023 - issues with 2012 R2 server patch deployment

Hello guys. Newbie to these forums so forgive me if the location of the question is incorrect and feel free to move this thread to wherever is the correct location. Patch Ferbruary 2023 has left our environment with issues on 2012 R2 server. We deploy…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,187 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,876 questions
asked 2023-02-21T11:55:26.0066667+00:00
Creatorman 20 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-29T09:12:23.2333333+00:00
toks 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Event ID 41 with logcheck 209, 80

Hi I have some restarts of my virtual server, it´s not about of resources. I looked for some info but my case is not clearly. I don´t have minidumps because it was disabled, so I don´t know how to see the main problem. can you help me please. win server…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,187 questions
asked 2023-03-27T20:24:55.5366667+00:00
mark perez 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-28T15:03:08.73+00:00
Limitless Technology 17,271 Reputation points
3 answers

Registration of PTR resource records

Hello! Would someone please clarify the following, please: 1 The theory: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/networking/configure-dns-dynamic-updates-windows-server-2003 How Windows-based computers update their DNS names By…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,187 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,876 questions
asked 2023-03-28T08:56:08.3866667+00:00
Mikhail Firsov 1,756 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-28T13:52:35.56+00:00
Mikhail Firsov 1,756 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to block "Microsoft Edge is no longer supported on this version of Windows" notification?

Users are reporting that Edge is showing a message below the address bar saying "Microsoft Edge is no longer supported on this version of Windows". This is on Windows Server 2012R2 which is supported until 10/2023. How can I disable this…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,187 questions
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
A Microsoft cross-platform web browser that provides privacy, learning, and accessibility tools.
1,454 questions
asked 2023-01-27T18:27:51.4933333+00:00
VinceV2022 25 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-28T00:18:24.67+00:00
Marie-Lise Cyril Le Guen 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Problem with DC serving up an expired KDC certificate for ldaps to clients

I have two DCs with KDC certificates that expired last month. They have been renewed. But the DC still appears to be providing the expired one to clients. DC has been rebooted since the renewal Windows 2012R2 Expired certificate does not show up in the…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,994 questions
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,187 questions
asked 2023-03-24T17:16:30.3066667+00:00
Lab Coat1 1 Reputation point
answered 2023-03-27T18:25:07.17+00:00
Lab Coat1 1 Reputation point
1 answer

Failover cluster of Windows 2012 R2 nodes - in-place upgrade

Hello, looking for some step by step instruction, recommendation or best practices for in-place upgrade of Windows 2012 R2 failover cluster nodes. thank you.

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,187 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.
762 questions
asked 2023-03-27T07:15:02.76+00:00
Jaroslav Dancak 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-27T15:08:22.8666667+00:00
Amol Shelar 401 Reputation points
1 answer

How to manage users and groups on a client PC windows server 2012 r2

Hey! Im pretty new to AD in general and im trying to add some users and groups on my client PC. I am connected to the Domain and i have the account (Account operators) permissions. Is there anything i have to install in order to start managing users and…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,994 questions
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,187 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,876 questions
asked 2023-03-24T12:37:42.47+00:00
WA A 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-27T12:33:51.1966667+00:00
Limitless Technology 17,271 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

KB5022842 / KB5023705 - Guest virtual machines (VMs) running Windows Server 2022 might not boot up with secure boot enabled.

Hi, KB5022842 - After installing this update on guest virtual machines (VMs) running Windows Server 2022 on some versions of VMware ESXi, Windows Server 2022 might not start up. Only Windows Server 2022 VMs with Secure Boot enabled are affected by this…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,876 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.
1,362 questions
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,187 questions
asked 2023-03-24T17:55:17.9066667+00:00
Haroon Makanadar 20 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-24T18:05:08.53+00:00
Dave Patrick 342.4K Reputation points MVP
2 answers

Is there a matrix of Microsoft Supported/Unsupported Applications for Win 2012 to 2016 Upgrade?

We have a number of 2012 servers hosting MS applications including SP, SSRS, SQL, and others. We are determining which servers to in-place upgrade and which to build and migrate. I'm looking for a matrix of MS applications for which in-place is…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,187 questions
SharePoint Server
SharePoint Server
A family of Microsoft on-premises document management and storage systems.
1,633 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.
9,142 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,862 questions
SQL Server Reporting Services
SQL Server Reporting Services
A SQL Server technology that supports the creation, management, and delivery of both traditional, paper-oriented reports and interactive, web-based reports.
2,248 questions
asked 2023-03-20T17:10:48.6433333+00:00
sco gordo 221 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-24T07:12:32.43+00:00
AllenXu-MSFT 5,296 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

uninstall chrome

Hi All As chrome is not supported on Windows Server 2012 R2. i am trying to uninstall it from add/remove programs but i dont see it in add/remove programs. how do i remove chrome manually. i tried the below powershell script but it did not…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,187 questions
asked 2023-03-23T22:45:48.83+00:00
Roger Roger 4,661 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-24T04:02:09.6233333+00:00
Tze Chun Ooi 10 Reputation points
2 answers

DHCP server does not assign IP and Yellow Exclamation mark

Good Day, I am experiencing a bit of a problem with my DHCP Server (Windows Server 2012 R2). For some reason it is displaying yellow exclamation icons next to the server and scope tree items. When this happens, no new machines can connect to the network…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,187 questions
Windows DHCP
Windows DHCP
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.DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). A communications protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in an organization's network.
942 questions
asked 2023-03-23T09:35:33.9366667+00:00
RQD_28 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-23T16:17:38.1533333+00:00
Limitless Technology 17,271 Reputation points
2 answers

Move/Upgrade 2012 R2 ADFS SQL database

Hello, I have a single ADFS 2012 R2 server and single ADFS proxy server. The ADFS server is using a single SQL 2012 server. We would like to upgrade the SQL server to a later version. What is the latest version of SQL that I can move to? The MS doc…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,187 questions
Active Directory Federation Services
Active Directory Federation Services
An Active Directory technology that provides single-sign-on functionality by securely sharing digital identity and entitlement rights across security and enterprise boundaries.
993 questions
asked 2023-03-13T12:09:06.6466667+00:00
gary collis 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-23T14:49:58.39+00:00
Pierre Audonnet - MSFT 10,066 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer

BugcheckCode 122

Hello. My server 2012 R2 rebooted itself. I found a critical error in events: BugcheckCode 122. Why did it happen ? Full text of the error: System - Provider [ Name]  Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Power [ Guid]…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,187 questions
asked 2023-03-22T12:49:26.0366667+00:00
Serg 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-23T03:55:52.2933333+00:00
Docs 13,091 Reputation points
5 answers

Certificate Authority Role grayed out post deployment

I pretty much have the same issue described on this post, but no clear view on how it was fixed. This is not a new role install, a former admin previously installed it. happening on four servers, two on its own separate domain. …

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,862 questions
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,187 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,994 questions
asked 2021-03-24T15:32:12.15+00:00
joako537 1 Reputation point
commented 2023-03-22T23:03:07.81+00:00
Hyde Matovu 0 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I have a single DC domain that has been upgrade starting from NT4.0. I cannot get past the FRS message when joining a new 2019 STD server

I started with 2003 and 2012R2 DC's. I had to force out the 2003 DC . It was demoted but there was still remnants left. Actually saw a reference to a Server 2000 DC at one point. I have been able to upgrade the Domain and Forest to 2012R2. Have the 2019…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,187 questions
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
2,426 questions
asked 2023-03-20T21:37:51.7933333+00:00
DaveVavricka-1259 25 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-22T19:14:49.93+00:00
DaveVavricka-1259 25 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How will the updates to Edge on 2012 R2 be delivered?

How will the critical security fixes and fixes for known exploit bugs for Edge on 2012 R2 be delivered when using WSUS?

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,187 questions
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
A Microsoft cross-platform web browser that provides privacy, learning, and accessibility tools.
1,454 questions
asked 2023-03-09T13:35:29.1566667+00:00
commented 2023-03-22T12:44:47.9466667+00:00
Jon Nilsen 0 Reputation points