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Operational or infrastructure issue

• Having problems monitoring clients in Operations Manager? Make sure you have the latest Management Pack installed!
• Data Warehouse synchronization failures following restore of the OperationsManager DB
• System Center 2012 Operations Manager (SCOM) agent connectivity issue troubleshooting
• Microsoft Monitoring Agent Service freezes during the startup process
• Groups disappear when a top-level object is added to a distributed application service model in Operations Manager
• Still seeing large EventParameter tables after applying the latest Update Rollup for Microsoft Operations Manager? Here’s the fix
• Where on Earth did that group go? Why OpsMgr groups may go missing when added to a Distributed Application
• Configuration isn't updated and event ID 29181 is logged in System Center Operations Manager
• Event IDs 31551 and 31565 when the Operations Manager management server tries to contact the data warehouse database
• Troubleshooting OpsMgr 2007 and OpsMgr 2012 certificate issues with PowerShell
• How to use OpsMgr to leverage monitors on groups as overall health indicators
• Monitoring OpsMgr workgroup clients – Part 1: Installing and configuring the Root CA

2. Setup or deployment issues

• Operations Manager agents on Windows Server 2012 R2 show as grayed out
• Troubleshooting agent connectivity problems in System Center 2012 Operations Manager
• Configuration isn't updated and event ID 29181 is logged in System Center Operations Manager
• Guided walkthrough for troubleshooting UNIX and Linux agent discovery in System Center 2012 Operations Manager
• Agent Health tips and fixes for System Center Operations Manager 2007
• System Center 2012 Operations Manager: Recommended agent operating system fixes and updates
• Event 31551 when Operations Manager tries to connect to the Data Warehouse database

3. Agent connectivity issues

• Troubleshooting agent connectivity problems in System Center 2012 Operations Manager
• Guided Walkthrough for troubleshooting agent connectivity ...
• Troubleshooting Network Discovery in SCOM 2012 by Stefan Koell (MVP) Configuration isn't updated and event ID 29181 is logged in System Center Operations Manager
• Guided walkthrough for troubleshooting UNIX and Linux agent discovery in System Center 2012 Operations Manager
• Troubleshooting the Installation of the System Center Operations Manager Agent
• Operations Manager agents with teamed network adapters fail to be discovered and monitored
• Agent Health tips and fixes for System Center Operations Manager 2007

4. Windows Agent deployment issues

• Error Code 800706D3" occurs when you perform an Agent push installation to Windows Server 2012-based servers
• Troubleshooting the installation of the Operations Manager client agent
• Guided Walkthrough for troubleshooting agent connectivity ...
• Agent Health tips and fixes for System Center Operations Manager 2007
• System Center 2012 Operations Manager: Recommended agent operating system fixes and updates
• Install Agent on Windows Using the Discovery Wizard
• Install Agent Using the Command Line 

5. Reporting issues

• Troubleshooting Blank Reports in System Center Operations Manager
• How to Troubleshoot Reports that Return No Data in Operations Manager 2007
• Some of the top Reporting deployment issues and resolutions for SCOM 2007
• Reports are not populated in the System Center 2012 Operations Manager Reporting Pane
• Introducing Operations Manager 2012 Dashboards
• New OpsMgr 2012 fixes: Update Rollup 4 for System Center 2012 Service Pack 1 

]]> https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/topsupportsolutions/top-support-solutions-for-system-center-2012-data-protection-manager-6 Thu, 12 May 2016 21:32:20 GMT https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/topsupportsolutions/?p=2235

File server backup and restore issues

• How to troubleshoot scheduled backup job failures in DPM 2012
• Troubleshoot general data protection issues
• Troubleshoot data recovery issues
• Data Protection Manager error codes
• Mounted volumes within mounted volumes cannot be backed up in DPM
• Troubleshoot application protection

2. DPM Console crashes

• Console crashes when you run an inquiry on a DPM server after you install Update Rollup 5 for System Center 2012 R2 Data Protection Manager
• DPM admin console fails to open and generates error ID 948
• Expanding a server in the Microsoft DPM console causes the UI to crash
• Guided Walkthrough for Troubleshooting Data Protection Manager console issues
• The Data Protection Manager database grows and the console crashes after installing Update Rollup 3
• Data Protection Manager error codes
• Resolving DPM Console Issues using Powershell and SQL manipulation

3. DPM Console Performance issues

• Guided Walkthrough for Troubleshooting Data Protection Manager console issues
• Tweak performance settings
• Troubleshooting System Center 2012 Data Protection Manager
• Resolving DPM Console Issues using Powershell and SQL manipulation

4. Storage Pool: Disk, Replica, or Recovery Point Volume Issues

• An in-depth look at the Registry settings that control Microsoft DPM 2012
• Some disks are not enumerated when you try to add them to a Data Protection Manager disk pool
• DPM volumes are flagged as missing and VolSnap logs event ID 86

5. SQL Server protection issues

• Protect SQL Server 2014 using DPM 2012 R2
• Establishing SQL Server Instance Auto Protection on a Secondary DPM Server
• How to protect your Data Protection Manager SQL database
• Optimizations in protecting SQL databases with high churn by DPM
• SQL 2012 AlwaysOn protection in Data Protection Manager fails with Internal error code 0x80990F75
• Troubleshooting System Center 2012 - Data Protection Manager
• How to troubleshoot scheduled backup job failures in DPM 2012
• How to set up logging in System Center 2012 Data Protection Manager
• You receive Unknown error (0x80040e37) in System Center Data Protection Manager 2012 when you try to create recovery points for SQL Server or SharePoint databases
• Data Protection Manager error codes
• Protecting SQL Servers

]]> https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/topsupportsolutions/top-support-solutions-for-system-center-2012-configuration-manager Thu, 12 May 2016 18:00:29 GMT https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/topsupportsolutions/?p=2205

Application or deploymentsApplication or deployment issues

• Tips for troubleshooting application deployment problems in ConfigMgr 2012
• The System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Application Catalog fails after reinstalling the Application Catalog Web Service Point using different install optionsThe System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Application Catalog fails after reinstalling the Application Catalog Web Service Point using different install options
• After the System Center 2012 ConfigMgr SQL Site database is moved, you cannot create a Software Update package or application
• Migrating an application to a new hierarchy creates new Content ID
• Installing the Configuration Manager Application Catalog on a custom website fails with status code 404
• Migrated application is not distributed to child sites in System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager

2. Software update deployment issues

• Configuring Software Update synchronization in System Center Configuration Manager
• Tips for troubleshooting application deployment problems ...
• The complete guide to Microsoft WSUS and Configuration Manager SUP maintenance
• Guided walkthrough for troubleshooting ConfigMgr 2012 software update synchronization issues
• Clients are unable to download 3rd party updates when the WSUS content is on a DFS share
• After the System Center 2012 ConfigMgr SQL Site database is moved, you cannot create a Software Update package or application
• A System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Distribution Point contains no deployment package after using the Download Software Updates wizard
• The Schedule Updates Wizard does not list all available software updates for an x64 version of a Windows Server image in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1

3. PXE Issues

• Reusing the same NIC for multiple PXE initiated deployments in System Center Configuration Manger OSD
• Guided Walkthrough for Troubleshooting PXE boot issues in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
• PXE Boot Fails In System Center 2012 Configuration Manager If The MP Is In HTTPS Mode But The DP Is In HTTP Mode
• Configuration Manager PXE boot causes Windows Deployment Services to crash
• How to Ensure that Windows Installs on C: During a System Center 2012 Configuration Manager OSD Task Sequence
• How to apply Task Sequence Prestaged Media on multi-partitioned disks for BIOS or UEFI PCs in System Center Configuration Manager
• How to Deploy Operating Systems by Using PXE in Configuration Manager
• Download PXE Boot and System Center 2012 Configuration Manager from Official Microsoft Download Center

4. Client not installed, not active, not assigned, or missing actions

• How to troubleshoot Advanced Client Push Installation issues in Systems Management Server 2003 and System Center Configuration Manager 2007 (applies to 2012)
• How to Install Configuration Manager Clients Using Client Push
• Configuration Manager clients become inactive and do not send inventory
• ConfigMgr 2012 client fails to register cross-forest when installed using the command line
• How to Configure the Configuration Manager Client Push Installation Account
• Windows Firewall and Port Settings for Client Computers in Configuration Manager
• Automatically updating the Configuration Manager client

5. Task sequence tasks

• HOTFIX: An update is available for the Operating System Deployment feature of System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager
• Task Sequence Fails when using Stand-Alone Media in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
• Software Updates That Require Multiple Reboots may Cause Task Sequence Failure within Configuration Manager
• How to Manage Task Sequences in Configuration Manager
• Task Sequence Scenarios in Configuration Manager

]]> https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/topsupportsolutions/top-support-solutions-for-windows-10-2 Tue, 03 May 2016 17:07:26 GMT https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/topsupportsolutions/?p=2185

Solutions related to the installation or upgrade to Windows 10 with free upgrade offer:

• Windows 10 FAQ
• Help with upgrading to Windows 10
• Compatibility Report for Windows 10: FAQ
• How to manage Windows 10 notification and upgrade options
• Download Windows 10

2. Solutions related to inability to activate Windows:

• Windows 10 Volume Activation Tips
• Error 0xC004F015 when you try to activate Windows 10 Enterprise on a Windows Server 2012 R2 KMS host
• How to Activate and resolve common Product key issues in Windows 10
• Windows 10 activation errors

3. Solutions related to installing Windows updates or hotfixes:

• Windows 10, WindowsUpdate.log and how to view it with PowerShell or Tracefmt.exe
• How to read Windows Update logs in Windows 10

4. Solutions related to common setup, installation, and deployment issues:

• Troubleshooting common Windows 10 upgrade errors and issues
• How to manage Windows 10 notification and upgrade options
• Sysprep fails after removing or updating Windows built-in Windows Store apps
• Deploy Windows 10 with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
• Upgrade to Windows 10 with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
• Getting Started with Windows 10 for IT Professionals
• Windows 10 Deployment Guide

5. Solutions related to Windows Volume Activation:

• Windows 10 Volume Activation Tips
• Error 0xC004F015 when you try to activate Windows 10 Enterprise on a Windows Server 2012 R2 KMS host

6. Solutions related to installing or upgrading Windows:

• Compatibility Report for Windows 10: FAQ
• DISM command fails with error code 87 when you try to apply a Windows 10 image
• How to manage Windows 10 notification and upgrade options
• Windows 10 Deployment Guide
• Deploy Windows 10 with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
• Get help with Windows 10 upgrade and installation errors

7. Solutions related to configuring or managing the Start menu or the Desktop Shell

• Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana
• Manage Windows 10 Start layout options
• Customize Windows 10 Start with Group Policy
• Changes to Group Policy settings for Windows 10 Start
• Customize Windows 10 Start with ICD and provisioning packages
• Customize and export Start layout

8. Solutions related to Wireless networking and 802.1X authentication

• Windows 10 devices can't connect to an 802.1X environment
• Windows 10 wireless connection displays "Limited" status
• Computer that has VPN software installed can't detect wireless network after upgrading to Windows 10

9. Solutions related to blank desktop or Start menu

• Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana
• Manage Windows 10 Start layout options
• Customize Windows 10 Start with Group Policy
• Windows 10 Start Layout Customization
• Changes to Group Policy settings for Windows 10 Start

10. Solutions related to sysprep and imaging

• Sysprep fails after you remove or update Windows Store apps that include built-in Windows images
• Customize the Default User Profile by Using CopyProfile
• Troubleshooting CopyProfile
• Sysprep (Generalize) a Windows installation
• Removing Windows 10 inbox applications in MDT task sequence
• Customizing ICD or provisioning packages
• Unsupported Sysprep scenarios

]]> https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/topsupportsolutions/top-support-solutions-for-windows-server-2012-r2-2 Tue, 03 May 2016 16:58:52 GMT https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/topsupportsolutions/?p=2175

Available updates for Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)

Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) Wiki Articles

AD FS Content Map – TechNet Articles

FAQ on ADFS – Part 1 – Ask Premier Field Engineering (PFE) Platforms – Site Home – TechNet Blogs

Important Announcement: AD FS 2.0 and MS13-066 – Ask the Directory Services Team – Site Home – TechNet Blogs

How to Build Your ADFS Lab on Server 2012 Part 1 – Ask Premier Field Engineering (PFE) Platforms – Site Home – TechNet Blogs

How to Build Your ADFS Lab on Server 2012, Part2: Web SSO – Ask Premier Field Engineering (PFE) Platforms – Site Home – TechNet Blogs

How to Build Your ADFS Lab on Server 2012 Part 3: ADFS Proxy – Ask Premier Field Engineering (PFE) Platforms – Site Home – TechNet Blogs

How to Build Your ADFS Lab Part4: Upgrading to Server 2012 R2 – Ask Premier Field Engineering (PFE) Platforms – Site Home – TechNet Blogs

Introduction to Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) AlternateLoginID Feature – Ask Premier Field Engineering (PFE) Platforms – Site Home – TechNet Blogs

2. Solutions related to Active Directory replication:

• Troubleshooting Active Directory Replication Problems: Active Directory
• Download Active Directory Replication Status Tool from Official Microsoft Download Center
• e2e: How to troubleshoot common Active Directory replication errors
• Troubleshooting Active Directory Replication Problems: Active Directory
• AD replication fails with an RPC issue after you set a static port for NTDS in a Windows-based domain environment
• Troubleshooting AD Replication error 8606: "Insufficient attributes were given to create an object"
• After you re-add a member server to a DFS replication group in Windows Server 2003 R2, initial replication does not occur on the member server, and changes in the replicated folder are replicated unexpectedly to other replication partners

3. Solutions related to Bugchecks, Stop errors, and unexpected restarts:

• Troubleshoot "blue screen" or Stop error problems before you contact Microsoft Support
• Free Bluescreen/Bugcheck Diagnostic Tool

4. Solutions related to DNS:

•  DNS server that has DNSSEC enabled does not validate signed zones in Windows Server 2012 R2
• Local IP address cannot be registered on DNS server after DNS Client service is restarted in Windows
• SERVFAIL error from a Windows Server 2012 R2-based DNS server that has DNSSEC enabled
• You cannot connect to a network printer by using the CNAME for the print server in a Windows Server 2012 R2 DNS environment
• Telephony equipment errors when the Internet telephony system runs on a Windows Server 2012 R2-based DNS server
• Computer cannot be registered in DNS when you renew the IP address in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2
• DNS queries fail on secondary DNS server running Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2012
• DNS server crashes after you install update 2919355 for Windows Server 2012 R2.
• Incorrect CNAME records on a Windows Server 2012 R2-based DNS server
• DNS query fails if you use BIND DNS together with Windows DNS in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 or Windows Server 2012 R2
• Applications or services freeze when you monitor a DNS server in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2
• You cannot obtain the correct CNAME recordset on a computer that is running Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2
• Clearing the "Register this connection's addresses in DNS" option does not remove DNS records for Windows clients using static IP addresses
• Heavy network traffic occurs during an LDAP query by the DNS server in Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2012
• Windows DNS server incorrectly parses client computer records
• DNS record is deleted incorrectly after you disable DNS dynamic registration on a Windows 7 SP1-based or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1-based client
• Name Resolution Performance of Windows DNS Server 2012 R2 - Microsoft Enterprise Networking Team - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

5. Solutions related to Access to file shares (SMB):

•  Slow file copy over network
• SMB Bandwidth Limit component breaks Offloaded Data Transfers (ODX) in Windows Server 2012 R2
• Connection delay until an error is reported when you access a nonexistent NFS share on a Windows Server-based computer
• SMB 3.0 Transparent Failover feature does not work after you disconnect a drive cable in Windows
• File or folder is not found or an error occurs when you configure SMB share properties in Windows RT 8.1 or Windows 8.1
• Can’t access an SMB share on a Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2-based file server
• Shared folder in Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows 8.1 cannot be accessed by using SMB version 1 protocol
• Error 58 when an application calls BackupRead function to back up files that are shared by using SMB in Windows
• Event 1002 when system file information folder is shared in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2
• VM goes offline for a while after you move the VM storage to another SMB storage in Windows 8.1 or Window Server 2012 R2
• VHDX virtual hard disk takes a long time to be created on an SMB share on a Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V host
• You cannot connect to virtual machines located on SMB-based storage in a Windows Server 2012 R2 cluster
• Cannot access shared files or folders on a drive in Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2
• "0x7e" Stop error when you run SMB direct stress in Windows Server 2012 R2
• Sizes of SMB event logs are too small in Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
• Virtual hard disk cannot be created on an SMB server without resiliency support from a Windows computer
• List of currently available hotfixes for the File Services technologies in Windows Server 2012 and in Windows Server 2012 R2
• Delayed error message when you try to access a shared folder that no longer exists in Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2012 R2
• SMB3 PowerShell changes in Windows Server 2012 R2: SMB1 can now be completely removed
• SMB3 PowerShell changes in Windows Server 2012 R2: SMB Delegation
• SMB3 PowerShell changes in Windows Server 2012 R2: SMB Multi-instance
• SMB3 PowerShell changes in Windows Server 2012 R2: SMB Bandwidth Limits
• SMB3 PowerShell changes in Windows Server 2012 R2: SMB Witness improvements
• SMB3 PowerShell changes in Windows Server 2012 R2: Scale-Out Rebalancing (per-share redirection)
• SMB3 PowerShell changes in Windows Server 2012 R2: Simpler setting of ACL for the folder behind a share
• Networking configurations for Hyper-V over SMB in Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2
• Windows Server 2012 R2: Which version of the SMB protocol (SMB 1.0, SMB 2.0, SMB 2.1, SMB 3.0 or SMB 3.02) are you using?
• What’s new in SMB PowerShell in Windows Server 2012 R2 ...
• Migrating File Servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2012 R2

6. Solutions related to File Replication Technologies (FRS and DFSR):

• DFSR event ID 2213 in Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012
• DFS Replication: How to troubleshoot missing SYSVOL and Netlogon shares
• Common DFSR Configuration Mistakes and Oversights - Ask the Directory Services Team - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• Understanding DFSR Debug Logging (Part 1: Logging Levels, Log Format, GUID’s) - Ask the Directory Services Team - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• Top 10 Common Causes of Slow Replication with DFSR - Ask the ...
• DFS Replication Initial Sync in Windows Server 2012 R2: Attack of the Clones - The Storage Team at Microsoft - File Cabinet Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• DFS Replication Improvements in Windows Server 2012 - The Storage Team at Microsoft - File Cabinet Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• Microsoft TechNet: Troubleshooting File Replication Service
• Download File Replication Service Diagnostics Tool (FRSDiag.exe) from Official Microsoft Download Center

7. Solutions related to Installing Windows updates or hotfixes:

• Fix Windows Update errors by using the DISM or System Update Readiness tool
• Windows Server 2012 R2 Update: Availability of WSUS fix and revised servicing timing - Windows Server Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 General Availability Update Rollup
• May 2014 servicing stack update for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
• April 2014 servicing stack update for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
• Update to fix restart problems after you install update rollup 2919355 in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2
• Fix restart problems after you install update rollup 2919355 in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2
• You cannot uninstall IIS after you install KB2919355 in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2

8. Solutions related to TCP/IP communications:

• Incorrect TCP/IP path is selected and connection fails in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
• FIX: TCP connections that use ephemeral loopback addresses are dropped suddenly in Windows
• An application cannot establish a connection to its required destination services in Windows 8.1
• Domain controller promotion stops responding when NetBIOS over TCPIP is disabled in Windows Server 2012 R2

9. Solutions related to Deployment, configuration, and management of Remote Desktop Services infrastructure:

• Recommended hotfixes and updates for Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server 2012 R2
• Remote Desktop Session Host - Hotfixes and Updates
• Windows 8 / Windows Server 2012: Remote Desktop Management Server
• Step by Step instructions for installing RDS Session Deployment using PowerShell in Windows Server 2012 R2
• Remote Desktop Services (RDS) 2012 Session Host deployment scenarios
• Remote Desktop Services (RDS) 2012 session deployment scenarios “Standard Deployment”
• Remote Desktop Services (RDS) 2012 session deployment scenarios "Server Role Deployment"

10. Solutions related to Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services) licensing:

• Recommended hotfixes and updates for Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server 2012 R2
• Remote Desktop Licensing - Hotfixes and Updates
• RD Licensing Configuration on Windows Server 2012
• http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/21180.rd-licensing-demystified-how-it-works.aspx
• http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/14988.rds-and-ts-cal-interoperability-matrix.aspx

]]> https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/topsupportsolutions/top-support-solutions-for-azure-virtual-machines-windows-and-linux Tue, 22 Mar 2016 15:32:09 GMT https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/topsupportsolutions/?p=2174

Cannot connect to virtual machine by using RDP or SSH

• Troubleshoot Common RDP errors
• Detailed steps for troubleshooting RDP connections

 

2. Network connectivity problems

• Troubleshoot Common RDP errors
• Troubleshoot Application access

3. Virtual machine restarts

• Determine cause of VM restart

 

4. Cannot stop, start, or restart a VM

• Troubleshoot allocation failure and remediation

 

5. Slow Virtual Machine

• Monitor, diagnose and troubleshoot Azure Storage
• Configure VMs for Optimal Storage Performance

]]> https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/topsupportsolutions/top-support-solutions-for-azure-web-apps Mon, 21 Mar 2016 22:38:14 GMT https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/topsupportsolutions/?p=2153 Top Support Solutions for Azure Web Apps Top Microsoft Support solutions for the most common issues experienced when using Microsoft Azure Web Apps.  

1. Azure Portal notifies you that a service interruption may affect your app

• Try Local Cache to reduce App Restarts due to Storage Failures
• Video: Azure Web App Local Cache

2. Deployment

• App Services deployment options
• How to deploy to Staging Slots and swap into production
• Migrate IIS WebSites to WebApp
• Video: Deploy with Kudu

3. Azure app is not visible in Azure Portal

• App Service limits, quotas and Constraints

4. Configuring custom domain names

• Associating a custom domain and securing communication with Microsoft Azure

5. Performance, Errors and Other Application Issues

• 10 Ways to Speed up your WordPress site on Azure Web App
• Troubleshooting Applications on Azure App Service
• Troubleshoot: web app unavailable due to HTTP 502/503
• Troubleshooting “Server Error in '/' Application” errors
• Troubleshoot: performance degradation in a web app
• Diagnostics as a Service for Web Apps
• Auto-Healing Azure App Service Web Apps
• Enabling Diagnostics Logging for Web Apps in Azure App Service

6. Configuring SSL

• Enable HTTPS for an app in Azure App Service
• Guided Walk-Through: Associating a custom domain and securing communication with Microsoft Azure

7. WordPress

• 10 Ways to Speed up your WordPress site on Azure Web App
• Try Local Cache to reduce App Restarts due to Storage Failures

8. PHP

• Configure PHP in Azure App Service Web Apps
• Web.config for Zend Framework Project on Azure Apps
• Converting Apache .htaccess rules to IIS web.config using IIS Manager for Azure Websites

9. Node.js

• Finding Memory Leaks and CPU Usage in Azure Node.js Web App

 ]]> https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/topsupportsolutions/top-solutions-for-azure-billing-and-subscriptions Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:41:12 GMT https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/topsupportsolutions/?p=2151 Azure Billing and Subscriptions Here is a list of top Microsoft Support solutions for the most common issues experienced with Azure billing, subscriptions and account management. BILLING 1. Azure offers and pricing

• Azure Billing and Subscription FAQ
• Pricing calculator: Price and configure Azure features for your scenarios
• Azure Offers - benefits & limits, how to sign-up, purchase, upgrade or Activate
• Troubleshoot Azure Sign-up Issues

2.  Supported payment methods and currencies

• In which countries and regions is Microsoft Azure commercially available, and what currencies can be used to purchase Azure?
• How to change the credit card used to pay for an Azure subscription

3. Help me understand my bill and usage

• Understand your bill
• How to download your Azure billing invoice and daily usage data
• Why have you received a notification that your Azure subscription has a past due balance?

4. I need a copy of my bill/usage

• How to download your Azure billing invoice and daily usage data

5. Billing and Payment issues

• Azure Billing and Subscription FAQ
• Troubleshoot Azure Sign-up Issues
• What do I do if my Azure subscription becomes disabled?
• Why have you received a notification that your Azure subscription has a past due balance?

  SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. How to add and manage admins

• How to add or change Azure administrator roles

2. Purchase, upgrade and cancel subscriptions

• How-to : Sign up, purchase an offer or activate benefits
• How-to: Cancel your subscription
• Manage Azure Spending Limits

3. Re-enable a subscription

• What do I do if my Azure subscription becomes disabled?
• Why have you received a notification that your Azure subscription has a past due balance?

4. Change ownership of my subscription

• Transferring an Azure subscription

5. Questions about quotas

• Subscription and Service Limits, Quotas, and Constraints

]]> https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/topsupportsolutions/top-support-solutions-for-system-center-2012-service-manager-5 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 22:41:03 GMT https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/topsupportsolutions/?p=2123

Service Manager Data Warehouse Troubleshooting - The Official System Center Service Manager Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

MP Sync jobs fail and the Data Warehouse Base Library MP shows a Deployment Status of “Failed”

HELP! A Datawarehouse Load job is failing with Event ID 33503! - The Official System Center Service Manager Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

Troubleshooting System Center Data Warehouse Errors

Extending the Data Warehouse and Reporting for Unix Computers - System Center: Service Manager Engineering Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

Selecting a report in Service Manager fails with "Cannot impersonate user for data source DWDataMart'"

Using and Managing Standard Reports Using OLAP Cubes for Advanced Analytics

2. Solutions related to Data Warehouse and Reporting - Extract, transform, and load job issues:

• Service Manager Data Warehouse Troubleshooting - The Official System Center Service Manager Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• MP Sync jobs fail and the Data Warehouse Base Library MP shows a Deployment Status of “Failed”
• HELP! A Datawarehouse Load job is failing with Event ID 33503! - The Official System Center Service Manager Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• Troubleshooting System Center Data Warehouse Errors
• Extending the Data Warehouse and Reporting for Unix Computers - System Center: Service Manager Engineering Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• Selecting a report in Service Manager fails with “Cannot impersonate user for data source ‘DWDataMart’”
• Using and Managing Standard Reports
• Using OLAP Cubes for Advanced Analytics

3. Solutions related to Data warehouse registration or unregistration issues:

• FAQ: Why is My DW Registration Failing with ‘The data warehouse registration failed’? - System Center: Service Manager Engineering Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• KB: Registering the Operations Manager data source in Service Manager fails with "Data source registration failed"- System Center: Service Manager Engineering Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• OLAP Cubes in the SCSM Data Warehouse : Maintenance and Administration - System Center: Service Manager Engineering Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• Troubleshooting System Center Data Warehouse Errors
• Using OLAP Cubes for Advanced Analytics
• Customizing the Data Warehouse
• System Center 2012 Service Manager Survival Guide - TechNet Articles - United States (English) - TechNet Wiki

4. Solutions related to Exchange Connector issues:

• List of fixes in the new Service Manager Exchange Connector v1 - The Official System Center Service Manager Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• Service Manager support tip: Creating an Exchange connector fails with “Unable to validate credentials”- The Official System Center Service Manager Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• Sending Notifications From SCSM via Office 365 - The Official System Center Service Manager Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• SCSM - Exchange Connector 0 RTM Released &Supported - The Official System Center Service Manager Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• Using Connectors to Import Data into System Center 2012 ... How to Configure a Configuration Manager Connector for an ...
• System Center 2012 Service Manager Survival Guide - TechNet Articles - United States (English) - TechNet Wiki

5. Solutions related to setup and disaster recovery issues:

• Troubleshooting System Center 2012 - Service Manager Deployment Issues
• How Microsoft Upgraded to System Center 2012 SP1 – Service Manager - System Center: Service Manager Engineering Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• Configuring antivirus exclusions in a System Center Service Manager environment
• Recommended fixes and updates for System Center 2012 Service Manager
• Disaster Recovery Guide for System Center 2012 - Service Manager
• Deploying System Center 2012 - Service Manager
• Upgrading System Center 2012 - Service Manager to System Center ...
• Planning for System Center 2012 - Service Manager

]]> https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/topsupportsolutions/top-support-solutions-for-system-center-2012-configuration-manager-7 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 20:35:13 GMT https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/topsupportsolutions/?p=2112

Tips for troubleshooting application deployment problems in ConfigMgr 2012 - The Official Configuration Manager Support Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

The System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Application Catalog fails after reinstalling the Application Catalog Web Service Point using different install options

After the System Center 2012 ConfigMgr SQL Site database is moved, you cannot create a Software Update package or application

ConfigMgr 2012 support tip: Migrating an application to a new hierarchy creates new Content ID - The Official Configuration Manager Support Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

Support Tip: Installing the Configuration Manager Application Catalog on a custom website fails with status code 404 - The Configuration Manager Support Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

Migrated application is not distributed to child sites in System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager

System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Survival Guide - TechNet Articles - United States (English) - TechNet Wiki

Tips and Tricks for Deploying the Application Catalog in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - System Center Configuration Manager Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

Extending the Application Catalog in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - The Configuration Manager Support Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Troubleshooting and Gotchas - TechNet Articles - United States (English) - TechNet Wiki

After the System Center 2012 ConfigMgr SQL Site database is moved, you cannot create a Software Update package or application

2. Solutions related to software update deployment issues:

• Tips for troubleshooting application deployment problems in ConfigMgr 2012 - The Official Configuration Manager Support Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• Support Tip: Some update files missing after migrating a ConfigMgr 2012 Software Update package - The Official Configuration Manager Support Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• Guided walkthrough for troubleshooting ConfigMgr 2012 software update synchronization issues
• Support Tip: Clients are unable to download 3rd party updates when the WSUS content is on a DFS share - The Official Configuration Manager Support Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• After the System Center 2012 ConfigMgr SQL Site database is moved, you cannot create a Software Update package or application
• A System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Distribution Point contains no deployment package after using the Download Software Updates wizard
• The Schedule Updates Wizard does not list all available software updates for an x64 version of a Windows Server image in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1
• System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Troubleshooting and Gotchas - TechNet Articles - United States (English) - TechNet Wiki

3. Solutions related to operating system deployment issues:

• KB: Task Sequence Fails when using Stand-Alone Media in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - The Configuration Manager Support Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• KB: Software Updates That Require Multiple Reboots may Cause Task Sequence Failure within Configuration Manager - The Configuration Manager Support Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• Troubleshooting the PXE Service Point and WDS in Configuration Manager 2007 - The Configuration Manager Support Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• PXE Boot Fails In System Center 2012 Configuration Manager ...
• WDS does not start on a PXE enabled remote Distribution Point in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
• System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Survival Guide - TechNet Articles - United States (English) - TechNet Wiki
• System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Troubleshooting and Gotchas - TechNet Articles - United States (English) - TechNet Wiki

4. Solutions related to client not installed, not active, not assigned, or missing actions:

• How to troubleshoot Advanced Client Push Installation issues in Systems Management Server 2003 and System Center Configuration Manager 2007
• How to Install Configuration Manager Clients Using Client Push
• Configuration Manager clients become inactive and do not send inventory
• Support Tip: ConfigMgr 2012 client fails to register cross-forest when installed using the command line - The Official Configuration Manager Support Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• How to Configure the Configuration Manager Client Push ...
• Windows Firewall and Port Settings for Client Computers in ...
• Automatically updating the Configuration Manager client - System Center Configuration Manager Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Troubleshooting and Gotchas - TechNet Articles - United States (English) - TechNet Wiki
• System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Survival Guide - TechNet Articles - United States (English) - TechNet Wiki
• Best Practices for Client Deployment in Configuration Manager

5. Solutions related to task sequence issues in operating systems deployment:

• HOTFIX: An update is available for the "Operating System Deployment"feature of System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager - The Configuration Manager Support Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• KB: Task Sequence Fails when using Stand-Alone Media in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - The Configuration Manager Support Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• KB: Software Updates That Require Multiple Reboots may Cause Task Sequence Failure within Configuration Manager - The Configuration Manager Support Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
• System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Survival Guide - TechNet Articles - United States (English) - TechNet Wiki
• System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Troubleshooting and Gotchas - TechNet Articles - United States (English) - TechNet Wiki
• How to Manage Task Sequences in Configuration Manager
• Task Sequence Scenarios in Configuration Manager

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