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Do I need Client Access License (CAL) solely for domain service?

Do I need to buy Client Access License (CAL) if my client PCs merely use domain service of the Windows Server 2012 (i.e. do wee need any CAL for user/device who are joining DC?) Thanks.

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2021-03-15T09:15:53.517+00:00
Boris 41 Reputation points
answered 2021-06-10T02:42:59.123+00:00
Boris 41 Reputation points
1 answer

CORS Error : How to add Access-Control-Allow-Origin for specific file type or file Ask

I don't want to allow Access-Control-Allow-Origin for everything on the site sipotek - just a couple of files, is there a way to do this?

Internet Information Services
Microsoft Graph
Microsoft Graph
A Microsoft programmability model that exposes REST APIs and client libraries to access data on Microsoft 365 services.
10,646 questions
asked 2021-06-09T19:18:06.297+00:00
anwarjutt 11 Reputation points
answered 2021-06-10T02:33:22.337+00:00
Sam Wu-MSFT 7,036 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

How to generate install.esd, or have setup use install.wim

I recently acquired the 21H1 iso image to regenerate my deployment images and ran into a snag when attempting to add a recovery partition to the image that allows the user to reinstall windows from installation media included in the image. Basically,…

Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,908 questions
asked 2021-06-07T23:41:16.053+00:00
Chetar Ruby 21 Reputation points
commented 2021-06-10T01:46:59.743+00:00
Jenny Feng 14,081 Reputation points
0 answers

DSIM Error: 0x800f081f Windows server 2016

Windows server 2016

Internet Information Services
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2021-06-09T23:14:17.56+00:00
Bilal Khan 101 Reputation points
commented 2021-06-10T01:30:48.273+00:00
Sam Wu-MSFT 7,036 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How can I get the browse dialog to see my network share

Using Windows 10 v2004 build 19041.928 I have mapped a synology DS220+ NAS which has no problem being seen and accessed in File Explorer. I was able to point "My Documents" to this drive, though it shows up as the drive letter instead of as…

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,274 questions
asked 2021-04-22T20:12:44.34+00:00
Amy Friend 21 Reputation points
commented 2021-06-10T01:30:36.447+00:00
Candy Luo 12,656 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

error 126 cred.exe failing

Greetings all, I have received the following info about my active directory server 2016: error 126 cred.exe failing

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2021-06-04T22:01:41.993+00:00
Anonymous
answered 2021-06-10T01:23:05.047+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

windows 10 feature update fail

im facing a issue on a number of systems failing to run the 1909 update. The error i get is 80070570 - 2000c. After comparing the setuperr error from a system that worked to one that didnt i noticed this error: SPWIMCallback: Error in apply of…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,660 questions
asked 2021-04-30T01:36:21.31+00:00
travis cherry 6 Reputation points
answered 2021-06-09T23:39:31.653+00:00
Konstantin Salavatov 1 Reputation point
6 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

SQLEKM| Can GUID associated with key be updated with new GUID

There is one migration activity going on in which we are migrating from one provider to a different provider with different GUID. Now we need to restore the live data whose key is associated with one GUID. Is there any way by which GUID of the key…

SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
12,758 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,426 questions
SQL Server Integration Services
SQL Server Integration Services
A Microsoft platform for building enterprise-level data integration and data transformations solutions.
2,456 questions
SQL Server Migration Assistant
SQL Server Migration Assistant
A Microsoft tool designed to automate database migration to SQL Server from Access, DB2, MySQL, Oracle, and SAP ASE.
495 questions
asked 2021-05-25T08:38:05.93+00:00
BHARDWAJ Bhuvendra 21 Reputation points
commented 2021-06-09T21:05:15.543+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 101.4K Reputation points MVP
2 answers

Win API To Run Arbitrary Command?

What's API to execute an arbitrary command-line command? ShellExecuteEx seems only appropriate if you're using a verb, like open or edit. thx

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,426 questions
asked 2021-06-09T15:53:12.267+00:00
john weiss 21 Reputation points
answered 2021-06-09T17:48:30.647+00:00
Castorix31 81,741 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to check if a user is an administrator for a given server name?

Using the username, I want to find a way to check if that user is an administrator for a given remote server. I found the following function online but it only checks if the user is an admin for the local machine. Any help is appreciated! function…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2021-06-07T21:14:01.92+00:00
trong2001 21 Reputation points
accepted 2021-06-09T17:44:56.6+00:00
trong2001 21 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

output not in readable format in variable

I'm trying to find if the FS-Resource-Manager feature is installed on a group of servers (for continued server management and automation. I need to execute a script on servers that don't have the feature yet turned on. If it is already installed I…

Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
5,381 questions
asked 2021-06-08T18:51:28.327+00:00
iconoclast88 61 Reputation points
accepted 2021-06-09T16:36:29.95+00:00
iconoclast88 61 Reputation points
0 answers

Crash in mswsock!SockAsyncThread while releasing loader lock from FreeLibraryAndExitThread

Crash occurred while unloading mswsock.dll. Only microsoft code is present in the callstack. Is there a hotfix available for the below callstack: 0:009> kb # RetAddr : Args to Child …

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,426 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.
653 questions
asked 2021-06-04T08:13:04.8+00:00
Dev Stability 7 Reputation points
commented 2021-06-09T15:37:42.587+00:00
Dev Stability 7 Reputation points
5 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Reconfiguration of WSUS On Windows Server 2012 Standard R2

Hi I uninstalled WSUS and now trying to reinstall on Windows Server 2012 Standard R2. It gets installed however Post installation configuration fails. The temp file created does not have any information. There is no tools folder under…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2021-06-08T13:24:46.86+00:00
Sachin Kashelani 21 Reputation points
commented 2021-06-09T15:12:25.427+00:00
Adam J. Marshall 8,706 Reputation points MVP
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

want jump from windows 10 pro to windows 10 enterprise using "organization's activation service" in OEM windows

Hi, i want upgrade windows 10 pro to enterprise, maybe deactivating windows 10 pro and reactivate using the organization's activation service from oem windows(with the hope for change windows 10 pro to enterprise)?. Now the method for that is upgrade…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,660 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,908 questions
asked 2021-06-08T00:45:01.5+00:00
Jesus Ramirez 21 Reputation points
accepted 2021-06-09T13:39:20.87+00:00
Jesus Ramirez 21 Reputation points
0 answers

Visual Studio Build Tools silent installer does not install Windows10SDK.19041 component

I`m trying install C++ build tools with Windows10SDK in docker. After building this Dockerfile: FROM mcr.microsoft.com/windows/servercore:20H2 SHELL ["powershell", "-Command"] RUN Invoke-WebRequest…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2021-06-09T12:52:33.057+00:00
Artem Nabok 6 Reputation points
3 answers

Cannot send emails

We can receive emails but cannot send! 102548-undeliverable-test.pdf

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,660 questions
asked 2021-06-04T18:16:35.823+00:00
Dyan Patterson 1 Reputation point
answered 2021-06-09T12:42:53.017+00:00
Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
2 answers

large memory leak in non paged pool (tcpip.sys server 2019)

Hi we have a server 2019 install running on vmware that is creating a large memory leak in the on paged pool, it increases over time and requires a reboot every 24-36 hours poolmon shows the the tags involved are AleE, AleD, AlsT and Ala4, which I…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2020-07-30T07:23:32.453+00:00
Dufley, Gary - Prinovis UK Ltd 21 Reputation points
commented 2021-06-09T12:32:19.833+00:00
JO 1 Reputation point
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

AppWindow and system Back button

What is recommended way to handle system Back button click with new AppWindow APIs? Let's say, we have main window and secondary AppWindow opened side-by-side on a tablet. User pressed hardware or software Back button and SystemNavigationManager…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
asked 2021-06-04T12:05:43.263+00:00
Ivanich 306 Reputation points
accepted 2021-06-09T11:48:49.407+00:00
Ivanich 306 Reputation points
1 answer

error code x80070422 .net framwork

how to solution error code x080070422 .net framework and install,and windows update so "somethings went wrong. try to reopen settings later

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,660 questions
Microsoft Graph
Microsoft Graph
A Microsoft programmability model that exposes REST APIs and client libraries to access data on Microsoft 365 services.
10,646 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
Windows 10 Compatibility
Windows 10 Compatibility
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Compatibility: The extent to which hardware or software adheres to an accepted standard.
456 questions
asked 2021-06-08T12:17:32.247+00:00
manoj parmar 1 Reputation point
answered 2021-06-09T10:35:44.6+00:00
Kapil Arya 7,756 Reputation points MVP
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Smart Card Authentication Requirements

Hello, I was trying to hopefully get clarification regarding smart card login using third party certificates. I have a home network that consists of two domain controllers, each DC has one third party certificate that allows smart card login, my question…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,532 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
asked 2021-06-05T09:54:31.157+00:00
odensun 21 Reputation points
accepted 2021-06-09T10:23:17.633+00:00
odensun 21 Reputation points