server administration

  1. Microsoft Patches Windows Server 2025: BSOD Issues and Upgrade Fixes

    In a move signaling responsive stewardship over its server technology, Microsoft has patched numerous bugs plaguing Windows Server 2025, most notably those resulting in frustrating Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) incidents, installation failures, and lengthy upgrade hang-ups for systems boasting a...
  2. Step-by-Step Guide: Install Windows Server on VMware Workstation

    If you’re dipping your toes into the realm of Windows Server administration, there's no better way to gain experience than by installing the server operating system on a virtual machine. One popular choice for virtual environments is VMware Workstation, known for its robust features and...
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    Resetting Password for User on W7 Machine

    We have a server that shows multiple users at the login screen. An employee who just left didn't pass along any of the passwords needed to log in and we're stuck. If we reset the password for one of the users shown, will it affect data/apps/etc for any of the others? There's a needed program...
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    How to backup and restore Windows Server 2022 using DISM?

    I've got an HP Proliant server running Windows Server 2022 Standard that I need to replace all the disks in the servers array and I would prefer not to have to install from scratch. Most imaging software for Windows Server is fairly expensive but I saw a post by someone who said that there's a...
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    Windows search function on the start menu not working - windows server 2019

    Hi Team, Looking to see if anyone here has come across this issue. Our team performed some in-place upgrades from Windows Server 2012 R2 to Windows Server 2019 Standard, which went well, and did not cause any issues with the installed applications on the server, but we found that the windows...
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    Windows Server 2022 RDP

    Hello. Please Help . I have Windows Server 2022 50 Cal's second licence . But, I have problem. I am turn on Remote control on my server, but only 2 computer can connect on this server. I am beginner on server solution.
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    Loop back IP address show slow ping response

    Hi There, I am facing slowness while pinging loop back IP address for windows servers ( OS 2016 and 2019) . Ideally it should be <2ms . But for multiple servers it shows <7ms . For testing purpose, I have disjoined server from domain and it looks normal. As soon as added back into domain...
  8. Setting up a 2nd server as storage only and link it to the 1st server help

    Hello I have 2 hp 380dl servers 1 has 8 hard drives and the other has 16 drives, I have windows server running on the 1st server but I want to use the 2nd server for file storage only, do I need an operating system on the 2nd one or is there a way I can just link the 2nd to the 1st and the...
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    Moving failover cluster from one host to another.

    Hi. How to forse to move failover cluster from one host to another. I live migrate virtual machines, volumes from second server to first server, but failover cluster and Witness volume is still on second server. How to force to move it to first server host?
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    Windows 10 Windows server 2012

    I can't change NetBIOS domain name in the windows server 2012
  11. How to import mysql database in phpmyadmin - windows server 2008

    I am playing around with windows server 2008 and learning how to use it. Just a hobby on weekends. I was able to successfully install: php, mysql & phpmyadmin Now the problem is i'm trying to import a database into phpmyadmin, the database is 42.6mb therefore i am unable to import...
  12. Exchange Server, SQL Server, or PowerShell crashes after you install security update 2449742...

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    Need help with Windows 2003 icacls

    Hello guys, At the moment I am doing a task for school. I need to make a folder that is shared and is only accessible by the specific user and the Administrator. This should in CMD. I already have the following commando' s: net user Test Welkom01 /ADD /DOMAIN net group Directie Test /add mkdir...
  14. A COM+ application may stop working on Windows Server 2008 when a user logs off

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  15. Print Spooler service saves the NetBIOS name of the print server in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2

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  16. How to generate a kernel or a complete memory dump file in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 20

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  17. Windows 7 Drive Map Alert

    I am running windows 7 pro 64 bit desktop....I continuously get a popup message titled "Drive Map Alert": The drive map server cannot run because you are running another application that has exclusive use of port 80. To continue, you must locate the application using port 80 and close or stop...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Drives in My Computer

    I have many Windows 2008 R2 servers running as my DCs. I created a drive mapping group policy on one of the 2008 servers to map my network drives in my AD environment. My Windows XP machines work great 100% of the time. In Windows 7, this is not the case. I cannot see the drive letters...
  19. MS10-102 - Important: Vulnerability in Hyper-V Could Allow Denial of Service (2345316) - Version:1.0

    Severity Rating: Important - Revision Note: V1.0 (December 14, 2010): Bulletin published.Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V and Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V. The vulnerability could allow denial of service if a specially...
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    How to make a replica of an SBS Windows 2003 server

    Hi all! I need to make a replica of an existing SBS Windows 2003 server which runs fine. The reason I need to do that is because I need to make some modifications to the working server and before doing this it would be better to have a second server as a backup just in case something is...