Migrating old Windows Server 2012 R2 File Server into new Windows Server 2019 File server using Storage Migration Service
Hi everyone, I need to migrate the file server, a few select folders tree structure only (from Old 2012 R2) into the new folders structure (to new 2019) without copying the convoluted permission from the old servers. Therefore I do not want to…
Upgrade Active Directory Windows server 2012 R2 to Windows server 2019
Hi we plan to make Migrate our Active Directory from Windows Server 2012 R2 to 2019 and I have some of questions below. Active Directory 2019 support on windows server 2016/2012 R2 ? We have Exchange Server 2016 CU9 that run on Windows Server…
Storage Migration Service (SMS) Skip Step 3: Cut over to the new servers
Is there a way to Skip "Step 3: Cut over to the new servers" while migrating servers using SMS ? https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/storage-migration-service/migrate-data
Fileserver Migration from 2012 R2 to 2019 Migration tool error
I'm going mad about trying to use Smigdeploy to migrate a fileserver from 2012 R2 to 2019. The two server are domain joined , same disks letters. I've followed the prodedure of the Petenet tutorial about migrating. It's all working but when i try the…
Trust and access token related query
Hello, Scenario 1: A trust relationship is a link that is established between domains to enable users in one domain to be authenticated by a domain controller in the other domain. Trust relationships are authentication pipelines that must be present so…
Windows server 2008 R2 Licensed Version cannot able to upgraded to Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter evaluation?
We are upgrading the Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Licensed version to Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter Evaluation version, but whenever I'm trying to install the windows 2012 R2, there is one Compatibility Report showing "Windows Server 2008…
Migrating SIDHistory works then randomly stops!!!
Title says it all. We have all the requirements set up for SIDhistory. All auditing requirements in both source and target DCs.. empty group in source netbiosname$$$ .... all the requirements. 2 issues... Each and EVERYTIME we run the wizard and…
migrate windows server 2008 R2 domain to windows server 2016 domain
Hello, I have a following server: Server 1: (old need to replace) Physical server. Windows server 2008 R2 Domain controller test.local holding: PDC, RID, Schema, Domain Naming, Infrastructure Print server Public and private folder IP:…
removing a DNS-settings container under demoted dc (2012)
Hello, Background: We had previously a 2012 dc server1 which had FSMO -> PDC, RID and infrastructure roles. Those roles were transferred successfully with active directory users and computers and operation masters from server1 to server2…
Migrating Windows Server 2016 Essentials to an SSD?
I have a Dell Poweredge T110 II running Windows Server 2016 Essentials on a 3.5" SATA HDD. I want to migrate it to an SATA III SSD, and was wondering what was the best way to go about it? I have thought of using the opensource program Clonezilla.…
AD forest issue
Hello Guys, I hope everyone is safe in this pandemic situation. My organization located in India, We have an AD forest name called "in.company.net" and Main DC located in Branch A. Active directory users are integrated with office 365 by…
Migrating server to Azure that are pointed to KMS
Migrating servers to Azure that are using KMS for licensing. When I migrate the server to Azure via Azure Migrate , I assume that I will start using the license from MSFT that is baked into the cost of the running in Azure. Question, since this is a…
Error while migrating FSR to DFSR in 2016 server
Hi Experts, We've 2 DC's running on server 2016 and both ADC's are writable domains with forest level 2008R2, ADC1 is holding FSMO roles whereas 2nd ADC is backup. While migrating FRS to DFSR from ADC1 stuck in Eliminate stage where it stuck…
Migration Error: value does not fall within the expected range (Windows Admin Center) HELP
I am getting a "value does not fall within the expected range" when I try to scan the source server (from Windows Admin Center) that I am migrating storage from. Has anyone had this happen before or have a workaround/solution. I really need to…
Resource for Migration Assistance and Architecture Review?
We've engaged with some Azure (but non-Microsoft employee) support staff and so far they have not been that helpful with migration assistance. Are there internal professional services staff at Azure that can assist us with migration and review our…
What command to use to back DHCP scopes with manually created options
I need to migrate our DHCP scopes from a 2012R2 to 2016. But we have a lot of manually created scope options that need to also get migrated . What command is best to use? Export-DhcpServer –ComputerName OLDSERVER -Leases -File c:\dhcpexport.xml…
Moved VM now having timeouts opening files.
I have moved a 2008 r2 vm fileserver from a 2012 r2 hyper-v host to a 2019 hyper-v host. After the move I upgraded the vm version to 9.0 . Shortly after I start getting reports of peoples explorers freezing. Freezing opening files. Some users…
Migration Error: value does not fall within the expected range (Windows Admin Center) HELP
I am getting a "value does not fall within the expected range" when I try to scan the source server that I am migrating storage from. Has anyone had this happen before or have a workaround/solution. I really need to migrate from an older 700…
Exchange Hybrid detected while deploying exchange 2016/2019
Exchange Hybrid detected while deploying exchange 2016/2019. \TenantOrganizationConfiguration switch required.
Legal basis for server PC and general PC usage Is there?
Query contents 1. Is there a legal problem when using a general PC like a server PC? 2. When connecting a T&A terminal to a general PC with a program, should it be used as a server PC?