server 2012

  1. Microsoft Team Explorer Everywhere 2015

    Team Explorer Everywhere includes the Eclipse plug-in and the cross-platform, command-line client for Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015 and Visual Studio Online. Link Removed
  2. 3042058 - Update to Default Cipher Suite Priority Order - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (May 12, 2015): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an update to cryptographic cipher suite prioritization in Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2. The update adds...
  3. 3004375 - Update for Windows Command Line Auditing - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (February 10, 2015): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an update for supported editions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008R2 and Windows Server 2012 that expands the Audit Process Creation policy to include the command...
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    Migrating from Server 2003 to Server 2012 Essentials or new install?

    We have a small network having downsized some years ago. Currently we have two 2003 servers and 6 workstations. Originally we were running Exchange on one of the servers, but now Exchange is remotely hosted. I have a new server that will be running Essentials. I want to replace both of the old...
  5. Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard - Format to parity space/spanned volume

    Edit* - I am using Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation I had come accross, format my 4x 3TB ext. drive to parity space. but i search everywhere in the Server 2012 but i didnt see any word that can let me format my hardisk to parity space. When i go to Computer Management / Disk Management. the...
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    server 2012: administrator password expired?

    When I try to login with the local Administrator account I get the answer the username or password is not correct. Some time before it went correct but I saw in the right down corner the message: change your password because it will expire in one day.I've seen this message a number of times. Is...
  7. Recommended hotfixes and updates for Windows Server 2012 DirectAccess and Windows Server 2012...

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  8. Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 cannot renew IP address from a Windows Server 2012...

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  9. Surprise patch KB 3005628 bodes ill for Microsoft's patching strategy

    Yesterday Microsoft released patch KB 3005628 for Windows 8, 8.1, Server 2012, and Server 2012 R2. It's a trivial, non-security patch. Continue reading...
  10. rdp tcp properties server 2012

    Hi, On server 2008 R2 I could install remote desktop session host then navigate to Administrative Tools > Remote Desktop > Remote Desktop Host Session Configuration. Then I would right click on RDP-tcp then click the tab "logon settings". This would allow me to put in the domain name. What...
  11. Windows 8 Microsoft re-releases security update

    The recent update dated 27th August 2014 which caused issues and was withdrawn has now been re-released by Microsoft. Be aware that this update still has issues: Ref: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2993651
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    Windows 7 Programs instantly closing. Please help

    I have heard of this behavior from various people using various applications. It seems to happen more with 32-bit apps running on new Windows versions. The program opens and immediately closes. It is only runs for a second or less. I have tried turning off data execution prevention which does...
  13. Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 8.1 Update and Windows Server 2012 R2 Update

    This page provides the complete set of Administrative Template (.admx) files for Windows 8.1 Update and Windows Server 2012 R2 Update Link Removed
  14. Advance Notification Service for the June 2014 Security Bulletin Release

    Today we provide advance notification for the release of seven Bulletins, two rated Critical and five rated Important in severity. These Updates are for Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer. The Update for Internet Explorer addresses Link Removed, which we have not seen used in...
  15. Server 2012 with win 8.1 clients - Documents not printing

    We have migrated to server 2012 (64 bit) with win 8.1 clietns (64 bit) and a new domain also. We have installed dotmatrix/laserjet and passbook printers in the local clients and shared them. The printers have been added in the local server. Now we have a common problem in all branch offices that...
  16. Update to Improve Credentials Protection and Management - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (May 13, 2014): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an update for supported editions of Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2 that improves credential protection and domain authentication...
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    Access Server 2012 VM via Dynamic DNS

    I have recently installed Small Business Server 2011 and would like to both host my web site and have Exchange handle my mail. I don't have an ISP provided IP and was wondering if I could access these features via either a DynDns or No-IP dynamic IP address. Thank you
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    Server 2012 Hyper-V VM

    Hello all. First time post. I am running Server 2012 and Hyper-V. Each time I attempt to create a Windows 7 VM I am presented with a black screen and flashing cursor when the newly created VM launches. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Peter
  19. Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012

    This page provides the complete set of Administrative Template (.admx) files for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 Source: Link Removed
  20. PowerPoint freezes and the Powerpnt.exe process cannot be stopped in Windows 7 and Windows Server 20

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