I need to do a clean reinstall Windows 11 Pro on my workstation PC.
I usually disconnect all SSD/HDs except for the OS drive which is formatted and overwritten during a clean install.
In this case, the PC has 4 NVMe drives - one of these will be the OS drive. The other 3 drives I want to...
New Windows Server 2022 installed as a Workgroup without a Domain Controller.
4 client PCs connect to shared folders on the server.
The PC clients keep getting mapped shares disconnected - red X in File Explorer.
This is not a network issue - the PCs are able to connect to the Windows Server...
I have migrated from Windows Server 2012 Essentials which required the server to be a domain controller to Windows Server 2022 Standard.
I removed the old server from operation and no longer have or want a domain controller.
I just need to establish basic shared folder access from client PCs...
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Thanks for the reply.
Part (a lot actually) of the rationale for this build is that I enjoy planning and assembling systems - it's a hobby with an underlying, if not necessarily cost-justified, purpose.. ;)
I did consider building a PC with shares, but I was so happy with my first server -...
Fundamental question on best practice to allocate space for multiple shares (RAID6 array with 72 TB usable):
1) Initialize as one large volume and set up separate folder shares on this large volume?
2) Chop the 72 TB into smaller volumes - possibly aligning shares with volumes.
I initially...
I am just about finished with a new Windows Server 2022 Standard build using an ASUS P12R-E/10G-2T motherboard.
It has a provision to add a TPM module, however, it works fine without it aside from an Event Log error at every startup.
Wondering what the thoughts are regarding adding the TPM...
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What would be needed for client PC backup with Windows Server 2022 Standard edition??
Would Windows Server 2019 Essentials be a better choice for my limited home use scenario??
I'm considering replacing my 10-year old Windows Server 2012 Essentials R2 platform with a new server - hardware and OS. This is for home use only.
Since I'm building the machine myself, I'm looking to purchase a Windows Server 2022 Essentials license - I haven't found a source for this and...
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New to this forum - retired from IT management career with hobby of building PCs and servers for personal use.
I have some questions about current Windows Server versions and license options. When I go to the Windows Server forum, it tells me I must log in - but I'm already logged in. Is there...
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