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Replace file server with new (using same name and IP address)
Recently had a requirement to replace an old Server 2008 file server with something a little newer. Rather than...
Rename VHD(X) file
For whatever reason you may want to rename a VHD(X) file. To do so is quite straightforward (but will require a small...
AD replication tools
A quick reminder of a few useful command line tools for diagnosing or checking AD replication status: repadmin...
DFSR admin commands
Unless you are intentionally using DFSR - and most small businesses I know are not (other than for the default Group...
Licensing mode for the Remote Desktop Session Host is not configured
Despite completing the wizards, and everything looking and installing without issue, you may find on completion of the...
Kill service stuck in “Stopping” state
Trying to restart (or stop) a service occasionally ends up with it in a state of "Stopping" that never ends until you...
Anywhere Access wizard fails: VPN was not configured successfully
When attempting to configure Anywhere Access (VPN and/or RWA options) on Server Essentials 2012/16, the wizard may...
PowerShell RPC error using Get-WmiObject
Using a simple PowerShell script to check for low disk space on servers I encountered an RPC error ("The RPC server is...
Clean install Server 2012 R2 Windows Update woes
Fresh installs of Server 2012 R2 always seem to have problems with Windows Update going through an install, reboot,...
How to expand RDS User Profile Disks
Remote Desktop Services (previously known as Terminal Services) now has the option of using 'User Profile Disks' for...
Change network location type
For certain apps, and firewall exceptions, you may need to change the network type that your server OS thinks you are...