Azure Automation
An Azure service that is used to automate, configure, and install updates across hybrid environments.
1,114 questions
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Install and setup SMTP on a windows server using Powershell DSC
I am currently using Azure Automation State configuration (DSC) to setup a SMTP server. Installing the feature has been fine but I cant seem to find how to configure the SMTP settings such as the virtual server, relay info etc. So I'm wondering if anyone…
asked 2023-08-02T20:00:20.2633333+00:00
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Jessey Clarke
21
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answered 2023-08-31T04:33:00.2033333+00:00
tbgangav-MSFT
10,381
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2 answers
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Troubleshooting Synapse and SSMS Replication Issues
Hi there! I need help troubleshooting a problematic SSMS connection in my Synapse workspace. While the other two connections are working fine, this connection is presenting some issues with replication synchronization. Can you suggest how I can…
asked 2023-08-08T20:32:57.73+00:00
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Felipe Mejia Alvarez
20
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commented 2023-08-30T11:59:08.9433333+00:00
Felipe Mejia Alvarez
20
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3 answers
Domain Controller - Nov 2022 Patches
Hi All We got the below emergency patches for installation on DC, Any one already applied. Please advice if this is affecting any services or any impact Take action: Security hardening for Netlogon and Kerberos starting with November 2022…
asked 2022-11-09T11:43:49.07+00:00
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karthik palani
1,016
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commented 2023-08-22T07:27:34.1766667+00:00
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Fazal Ali
0
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1 answer
CAL Usage in a Linux Domain
Dear Sirs A company with Linux servers as directory servers and with 2 Linux domains, Domain1 and Domain2. Domain1 with 160 Windows PCs, shared data is from Linux server. Domain2 with Linux directory server, 15 Windows PCs, Windows server to run…
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,127 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.
648 questions
Windows Server Management
Windows Server Management
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
421 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.
514 questions
asked 2023-08-21T06:27:23.3233333+00:00
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madone jude
0
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answered 2023-08-21T13:17:01.17+00:00
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Limitless Technology
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What are the consequences of rebooting a Failover Cluster Node without any roles (passive / Auxiliary nodes)?
I am now running a two-nodes MSCS failover cluster as VMs for my SQL Server. I will patch/apply Windows Update to these VMs beginning with the passive/auxiliary node that does not run any Roles, followed by a reboot, and then a failover to the other…
asked 2023-08-04T06:17:29.46+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect
4,741
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commented 2023-08-17T06:04:43.87+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect
4,741
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1 answer
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DNS - Alias Record
Hi All, ** Help / Advice needed. ** I am in the process of moving some guests off one of our hosts and will have to change the IP address. I have been informed that the current DNS A record with the legacy IP address will have to be retained. My…
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Steps and procedure to convert Domain Controllers into A read-only domain controller (RODC)?
Hi All, I have multiple AD DS that is also running as Global Catalog and AD-integrated DNS in my single AD forest running Windows Server 2016. What are the steps and the procedure to convert all of them into read-only domain controllers (RODC)? There are…
asked 2023-08-08T14:48:26.33+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect
4,741
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commented 2023-08-09T00:43:27.4133333+00:00
Dave Patrick
426.1K
Reputation points MVP
2 answers
Upgrade Remote Desk Top Windows 2022 Server issue
Hi, I have a Windows 2012 R2 with Remote Desktop Service. Now I have migrated the Windows 2012 R2 to Windows 2022 Server successfully. If I open now open the RD Licensing Manager, I see there the RD Manager from Windows 2012 R2 as following I have…
asked 2023-08-02T13:26:46.4333333+00:00
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MPEG
336
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answered 2023-08-03T07:51:14.2+00:00
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PerserPolis-1732
1,326
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SSMS install madness reboot infinity loop
[2944:2948][2022-11-26T20:41:33]i001: Burn v3.8.1128.0, Windows v6.3 (Build 9600: Service Pack 0), path: C:\Users\Lev\Desktop\SSMS-Setup-RUS (1).exe, cmdline: '-burn.unelevated BurnPipe.{A4F93785-2B03-46CF-8CB4-8787ACF1CABF}…
asked 2022-11-26T17:49:38.347+00:00
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Лев Вотинцев
1
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answered 2023-08-02T20:53:39.9833333+00:00
Anahaym
471
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3 answers
Windows Admin Center RBAC unauthorized
Hello guys, I wanted to enable RBAC for Windows Admin Center, but when applying the changes it gives me an error saying: Unauthorized. I used local admin credentials. WAC is installed on Windows 10 (Version 10.0.19044.0) I would like…
asked 2021-11-22T15:50:33.697+00:00
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Jakub Sol
1
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commented 2023-07-30T08:15:33.8033333+00:00
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Abdelrahman Almowaled
0
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Azure DSC 1455 Error
Hello all, Recently we've been troubleshooting an issue related to Azure DSC configurations. Our original fix was to update the version of AZ Copy to the latest and greatest but the issue is back again. It seems to be related to the page file.…
asked 2022-12-01T22:07:04.097+00:00
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Jordan Gladden
6
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commented 2023-07-25T17:53:43.0333333+00:00
Alejandro Mendoza
0
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2 answers
MVMC - P2V Error (2147954402)
I am trying to convert a Windows server 2008 machine to a VM on my 2012r2 Hyper-V server, I have BITS, .net 4.5, and the Visual Studio requirements installed on the server and the source machine has the windows Hello everyone, I couldn't solve the…
asked 2023-06-02T07:52:00.62+00:00
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Shelestino Show
0
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answered 2023-07-25T17:48:29.2866667+00:00
Alex Bykovskyi
1,681
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3 answers
In ADUS on Windows 11 the Bitlocker recovery tab is missing
Ever since we upgraded to 11 for our techs to start testing, the bitlocker recovery tab does not show up in AD. I cannot find the option for it on the PC itself. It does show up on the DC, but not the PCs that we have RSAT installed on. This is only…
asked 2022-07-07T17:32:54.163+00:00
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Jared Grosser
1
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answered 2023-07-24T10:01:49.1933333+00:00
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Mohamed Hamed
21
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1 answer
Zone was not loaded from dns-server - on 2 of 2 domain controllers
on 2 out of 2 domain controllers the error: zone was not loaded by dns server is displayed. any connection problems are excluded and have been tested. affected are 2 forward lookup zones, one that of the domain. Error IDs are AD DS2974, 1200 and DNS…
asked 2023-07-20T11:15:06.6366667+00:00
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Thomas von Wartburg
0
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answered 2023-07-20T11:17:48.12+00:00
Thomas von Wartburg
0
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2 answers
Can connect to windows admin center from remote machine, but not the machine it's installed on
I'm setting up a management server (Windows Server 2022) and have installed Windows Admin Center on it. Unfortunately I'm unable to log into it from the server itself. From my workstation I can go to https://server.domain.com and I immediately get…
asked 2021-10-07T13:16:11.493+00:00
Joe Grover
436
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answered 2023-07-12T11:04:42.41+00:00
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Ashleigh Charlesworth
0
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is there a way to change the path where the DNS file is saved?
I edited the path of DHCP service in windows server to the directory I wanted easily. but I found no way to do so with the DNS service. Is there a way or no way to do it?
asked 2023-07-09T06:38:07.73+00:00
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Thịnh Lê
0
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commented 2023-07-12T02:48:38.38+00:00
Karlie Weng
14,031
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
WSUS 2022 is not downloading files
Why are all downloads stuck a 0%? Why can I sync but after approved - the update says the files are not downloaded. Why can I not import KBs into WSUS using an up to date browser? Why are all the whitepapers for WSUS still dated for 2012?
asked 2023-06-23T19:08:56.4633333+00:00
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Ronald Campbell
0
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answered 2023-06-26T16:44:29.5633333+00:00
Adam J. Marshall
8,626
Reputation points MVP
1 answer
Folder permissions
Hi All I have setup DFS and i have given the below permissions on a folder. with the below permissions i am able to modify text file i.e add/modify data to the text file but i am unable to add/modify data on excel files i am getting access is denied…
asked 2023-06-24T00:24:31.07+00:00
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Glenn Maxwell
10,146
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answered 2023-06-25T10:59:59.43+00:00
Glenn Maxwell
10,146
Reputation points
5 answers
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Failed to install Windows Admin Center in Windows 2019 Servers
Hi, We've tried to install Windows Admin Center on a few servers and the .msi file always shows the same error, This is not happening for a Windows 10 computer. All of them are in the same domain and even we've disabled the AV for…
asked 2022-10-18T14:22:10.017+00:00
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Jorge Simarro
21
Reputation points
accepted 2023-06-23T10:58:46.29+00:00
Jorge Simarro
21
Reputation points
1 answer
How to fix frequent restart with BSOD on newly joined VM of hyper V, as additional domain controller?
I have added a fresh VM of windows server 2016 in hyper v, everything works fine. When i enroll this vm as additional domain controller in my forest having one parent and one child domain controller with forest functional level of 2008, it gives BSOD…
asked 2023-05-13T06:59:09.55+00:00
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kaleem
0
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answered 2023-06-18T08:42:34.43+00:00
Khaled El-Sayed Mohamed
1,140
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