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CAL question

If the environment has the following, is it better to go with the device CAL or user CAL? And if device CAL, how many would I need? I'm not sure if the client machines count towards the CAL count. 10 users total 10 client machines running…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,462 questions
asked 2020-07-15T08:47:15.11+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T05:50:55.297+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Best way to make 2 DNS domains speak each other

Hello, We've set a conditional forward on each domain. Domain A with a conditional forward into Domain B. Domain B with a conditional forward into Domain A. Those 2 domains also have a trust for each other on Active Directory Domains and Trusts. …

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,462 questions
asked 2020-07-15T08:46:36.437+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T05:50:52.603+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Web server .csr file

Hello, I like to know why when I generate .csr file for certificate, sometime the content of the .csr begin with "-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE", and other time it begin with "BEGIN TRUSTED CERTIFICATE". What is the different between…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,462 questions
asked 2020-07-15T08:45:59.843+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T05:50:46.337+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Ways to check network connection and access Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10

Hi, As of now, I check network connection between Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 by ping and I access both from each other by Windows Remote Desktop Connection. Some of techies say, there are multiple ways to check connection between both and…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,462 questions
asked 2020-07-15T08:49:03.293+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T05:50:44.293+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Question: IRQ and how it works

Hello folks, I am following an advice from someone that told me to get better, learn how the system works. Therefore, here is my question: How does IRQ works? From what I understand - it is only assumptions, IRQ are interruption to the CPU coming…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,462 questions
asked 2020-07-15T08:50:17.063+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T05:50:42.06+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can not set up DHCP failover

I had a question "How does one check is DHCP server is authorized by AD DS?" This thread moved into setting up DHCP failover. I decided to open new question for the DHCP failover. The link…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,462 questions
asked 2020-07-15T08:51:44.357+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
commented 2020-07-16T05:50:32.57+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
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Idle Timeout & Session Timeout in Constraints - NAP win 2016

Hi everyone, I am using NAP on WIN server 2016 and want to ask about the difference and the best practice to use both Idle Timeout & Session Timeout in Constraints. NPS -> Policies -> Network Policies-> Constraints -> Session Timeout.…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,462 questions
asked 2020-07-15T03:31:56.82+00:00
Gloria Gu 3,896 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T05:45:48.643+00:00
Gloria Gu 3,896 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

NAQC solution in Windows Server 2019

Hello all. I am trying to implement a NAQC solution in Windows Server 2019 for a VPN service, but I don't see how to configure in the NPS rules the VSA attributes (MS-Quarantine-IPFilter and MS-Quarantine-Session-Timeout). I've found this URL…

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.
525 questions
asked 2020-07-15T05:34:04.34+00:00
Gloria Gu 3,896 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T05:45:25.987+00:00
Gloria Gu 3,896 Reputation points
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Direct Access problem - HTTP 404 error since installing new certificate

Hello all, I have taken over at a school that uses Direct Access. The previous IT Manager used free 90 day certificates which expired on Direct Access stopping it working. I purchased a domain wildcard and (believe) I have installed it correctly. It…

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.
525 questions
asked 2020-07-15T05:35:17.267+00:00
Gloria Gu 3,896 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T05:45:15.703+00:00
Gloria Gu 3,896 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How can a user authenticate with AD while connected to private internet.

Hello, I am currently working on a project. Please does anyone know How can a User Authenticate with Active Directory while connected to Private Internet. Kindly provide me with the solutions. Thank you Thread source link:…

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.
688 questions
asked 2020-07-15T06:34:51.89+00:00
Gloria Gu 3,896 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T05:45:02.023+00:00
Gloria Gu 3,896 Reputation points
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Windows Update in a Closed Windows Server 2016 Environment

We are considering the operation of Windows Server 2016 Standard (64bit) that does not connect to an external network. This server does not connect to the Internet. In that state, I would like to update the following two updates and definition files.…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,462 questions
asked 2020-07-14T06:54:33.167+00:00
knt1N 286 Reputation points
commented 2020-07-16T05:21:21.183+00:00
knt1N 286 Reputation points
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Access problem to c:/drive

I am trying to add a folder to c:/drive but it is not enable on my surface go. Can you please help me to fix the problem. When I look in the account I am already an administrator.

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.
2,294 questions
asked 2020-07-15T07:31:50.69+00:00
Norberto Sia 21 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T02:08:56.357+00:00
Norberto Sia 21 Reputation points
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Event ID 513

We have been getting Event ID 513 on a Server 2016 system, so we followed these directions https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3209092/event-id-513-when-running-vss-in-windows-server but when following the last step we receive the message …

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,418 questions
asked 2020-07-15T07:02:02.073+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T01:33:02.793+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

[KMS] Licensing KMS

Hello, I would like to know if it's possible to use the same KMS License (Windows Server) on 2 differents KMS servers. Or i could only buy an other set off licences server? source link:…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,418 questions
asked 2020-07-15T07:01:02.963+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T01:32:59.917+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Migration of AD and DFS from 2008 R2 to 2016

I have an AD in 2008 R2 server and user data like Desktop, Documents ... are saving in DFS 2008 R2 server. Now I want to migrate both AD and DFS servers to 2016. So, my question is which one I need to migrate first AD or DFS and what problems will I face…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,418 questions
asked 2020-07-15T07:00:13.403+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T01:32:56.3+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Cumulative Update for Windows Server 2016 - KB4537764 (x64) cannot be applied

Recently we tried to do patching on1 of our Windows Server 2016 using KB4537764 but when try to install it using Endpoint Management Tool (IBM BigFix) or using Standalone Installer, it just failed. The error thrown was "The update is not applicable…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,418 questions
asked 2020-07-15T06:59:19.307+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T01:32:52.953+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

In windows server 2016 , Size and Size on disk is same.?

Hi All, Thanks in advance. I have tried to copy folder of 61 GB from Server A to Server B. When i looked at the properties of the folder the size is 61Gb and Size on Disk is 899MB. In the similar way, i have copied the same folder from Server A to…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,418 questions
asked 2020-07-15T06:58:14.183+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T01:32:50.48+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Diskpart: Partitions are not getting displayed

Dear All, We have been trying to reset the server password through ease of access feature. To do so we booted Windows Server 2016 Installation DVD, At intallation selected Repair and got in command prompt. When issuing list partions in diskpart console…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,418 questions
asked 2020-07-15T06:57:32.823+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T01:32:48.513+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Connecting to remote serve failed with error: WinRM cannot process the request.

Hi Experts I am getting the below error when i am trying to execute a powershell script. i am trying to install a software on 20 servers and on all 20 servers i have local admin rights. Invoke-command -ComputerName (get-content c:\list.txt) -filepath…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,418 questions
asked 2020-07-15T06:56:36.047+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T01:32:45.913+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

server ent 2016 max disk size

Hi ; iv got vmware 6.5esxi with MSSQL2016ENT in a always on configuration. data on disk is approaching 2TB .NTFS. can i increase it over 2TB???win os side?thanks would i have to change protocol to GPT? is it gone effect my performance? …

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,418 questions
asked 2020-07-15T06:55:54.577+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points
accepted 2020-07-16T01:32:33.457+00:00
Teemo Tang 11,366 Reputation points