The short answer is: for most home labs, Linux is the better base, but the full story is more nuanced — Windows still earns a place when you need specific application compatibility, native GPU use for desktop tasks, or a familiar GUI for mixed-use machines. The advice in the popular How‑To Geek...
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Using since 1986 3.1 onwards and Linux etc, etc. Built them, multi-boot them, server and NAS'd them, fixed them, broke them, smashed them, cursed Microsoft. But.....................................never given up, still learning.
Looking forward to getting answers.
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We have an Dell server, 15 years old, running Windows Server 2008r2 that has hardware issues. I have created a HyperV virtual machine for this server on a industrial workstation running Server 2022. Surprisingly, the performance of the virtual machine server is much slower than the old Dell...
I am trying to configure windows server 2025 on a newly built computer for the company I work for. I am needing to configure it so that up to 5 people can connect at any time concurrently and configure and install files for a database for some software that will be implememted for our production...
This happens with others where the result is the same but the containers are:
'{6BFB43B0-3A52-11EC-B8DA-00155D02B30B}'
'{7F84558C-5F7F-548E-9B12-DE35E0EFD7CA}'
'{90193291-A262-475F-9E39-8C79F25B7C9E}'
'{00000000-0000-0000-FFFF-FFFFFFFFFFFF}'
This ONLY happens when remoting into the server.
In a game-changing development for the tech landscape, industry giants Intel and AMD have banded together to combat the expanding influence of Arm processors within the server and PC realm. This partnership has culminated in the formation of the x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group, aimed at...
I have correctly installed and configured:
Features (Remote Desktop Licensing Service + Remote Desktop Session Host)
License Server
3 CAL users 2023 converted to CAL Device
Applied GPO for server and license mode
Remote Desktop Licensing Service Diagnostic Tool (no problem
So so far...
Hi, I'm trying to add a Hyper-v server standing on Windows Sever to a local's computer Hyper-v manager. The same subnet and Workgroup on both but all the time getting an error.
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I'm currently managing a Link Removed and I'm interested in monitoring its performance to ensure optimal operation. I'm looking for recommendations on the best tools for this purpose. Ideally, I'd like tools that can track CPU usage, memory consumption, disk I/O, and network...
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I'm considering the idea of overclocking an Link Removed processor and was wondering if anyone here has any experience with this. My main question is whether it's actually worth it in terms of performance gains versus potential risks like increased heat, power consumption, or...
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We found event 131 on our server and need to know what IP is this
The server accepted a new UDP connection from client [fe80::dd00:3db6:d3a9:593b%5]:58699.
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I've been tasked with optimizing the performance and scalability of our Link Removed configurations, and I'm reaching out to gather insights and best practices from the community. We're dealing with a significant load on our servers, and ensuring optimal performance is...
Hi, i have a problem with printer / printserver
I have added a printer in my printserver, but when i try to print anyting from a domain user, nothing is coming out. But when i log on with admin, then the printer works. On sicurity on the pritenr it says that everyone can use it. And when i try...
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I hope this message finds you well. I've been contemplating upgrading my shop's server hardware to potentially enhance its performance. Before taking the plunge, I wanted to reach out to this knowledgeable community to gather some insights and experiences.
Has anyone here...
A friendly hello to anybody,
I have got a program that lööks into some configuration files when it starts. The program and the configuration files are located on a network server. If I use the explorer, I can open the files.
This program is used cince a long time. It worked well. After an...
On my Windows 10 desktop server I have been running auto startup (no password needed). Suddenly today startup is asking for a password on startup. It is showing two identical userid, one of which uses the normal password and the other is a new one. Investigation said to use netplwiz to...
Hi,
I have on my cmd terminal a server quit shortcut of "ctrl + break", but my laptop doesn't have break button, I tried ctrl + every button in keyboard but it didn't work.
Can I edit this cmd shortcut ?