server management

  1. Windows Server 2025: System Requirements and New Features Explained

    So you've heard the buzz, and it's all about Windows Server 2025, which officially rolled out on November 1, 2024. This latest server-oriented operating system promises a slew of new features while maintaining some familiar ground. In this article, we explore what you need to run it and what...
  2. Create a Bootable USB for Windows Server Using Rufus: A Step-by-Step Guide

    In the ever-evolving landscape of IT infrastructure, setting up reliable and efficient servers is paramount. Whether you're deploying new hardware or managing virtual environments, having a streamlined installation process can save time and reduce potential headaches. One of the most effective...
  3. Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Windows Admin Center for Server Management

    Managing servers and clusters can be a Herculean task, especially when you're doing it all manually. Enter Windows Admin Center (WAC), a powerful tool developed to alleviate the administrative burden by providing a graphical user interface (GUI) for managing servers and clusters. Whether you're...
  4. Mastering Windows Server Management with Ansible Automation

    If you've ever found yourself facing the daunting task of managing multiple Windows servers, you probably fantasized about an easier way to handle configurations and deployments. Good news: enter Ansible, the open-source automation tool that can take the heaviness out of server management, even...
  5. Windows Server 2025 Preview Build 26304: Enhanced Security and Usability Features

    Microsoft has once again raised the bar for server management with the release of Windows Server 2025 Preview Build 26304. This latest iteration is part of the much-anticipated Windows Server Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) Preview, aiming to enhance user experiences across multiple...
  6. Windows Server Preview Build 26296: Next-Gen VM Security Features

    Microsoft has revealed its latest sneak peek into the future of server management with Windows Server Preview Build 26296. This update is a significant step forward, promising an unprecedented level of security for virtual machine (VM) environments. For Windows Server Insiders, this build...
  7. Windows Server 2025 Hot Patching: No More Downtime for Updates

    In a technological landscape where downtime is the enemy of productivity, Microsoft is making waves with the introduction of hot patching in the upcoming Windows Server 2025. Imagine running your server and applying updates without the dreaded reboot disrupting your workflow. That’s precisely...
  8. Microsoft's Hotpatching Feature for Windows 11 24H2 Update: What You Need to Know

    In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft recently outlined details regarding the hotpatching feature for Windows 11's forthcoming 24H2 update, only to subsequently remove the document from its official site. This feature has been in the works for some time and is aimed at revolutionizing the...
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    Windows Server 2019 - failed update .NET Framework

    Good morning, The update below keeps failing on my server (Windows Server 2019). The error keeps coming up even after restarts etc. Does anyone have a tip on how I can get the update installed properly? It is also an important security-related update. Greetings and thanks, John
  10. Two servers , same domain

    I currently have a domain called test.local configured on a server (called test1) running Windows Server 2008. This server manages users, computers printers, etc. And so far so good. Now I would like to configure via the dcpromo.exe tool a second server called test2 that belongs to the same...
  11. recovering license of server no longer in use

    We bought a Windows server 2022 license for 10 systems. One licensed system no longer exists. How can I get that discontinued license back for reuse?
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    Help with Windows Server 2022 Licenses Requirement!

    Hi All, I wonder if you could help me with how many windows server 2022 and SQL server licenses I need for the following: 1x Active Directory 2x Management 3x Vmware vcenter 4x Windows 1x DHCP 2x Printing server! 3x Files servers 4x VEEAM (Log backup) 5x App servers 6x App servers Not sure...
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    Windows Server 2022 performance

    I am experiencing performance issues on my server running Windows Server 2022. I have tried several solutions, such as adjusting power settings and resource allocation, but have yet to see significant improvements. What other solutions can I try to improve performance from my server?
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    remote desktop Access windows server 2016 standard

    hello, i try to access into my server in remote desktop but i have an erreur message showing that there is no licences remote desktop access. before this erreur message show i was connecting normaly into my server with RDS. how can i resolve this issue ??
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    Backup and restore Hyper-V

    I have a Win Server and a Hyper-V machine on it. I would like to image a system that is hyper-v using Veeam for example and restore the system from an image on another computer but as a standalone server without hyper-v. Will it go? Has anyone done this? Can I only restore it as a virtual machine?
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    Windows 10 Confirm my memory problem?

    I'm running a Windows Server 2019. It is very slow. Is this why? My memory is all used up? What should Memory % be for a server? What is the optimum or expected value to make a server run smoothly?
  17. Windows Server 2016: Why the C drive of a server gets full while neither data nor heavy software are stored or installed in it,

    Windows Server 2016: Why the C drive of a server gets full while neither data nor heavy software are stored or installed in it, I couldn’t figure out why the C drive of a server gets full while neither data nor heavy software are stored or installed in it as per the screenshots below
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    Scheduled jobs, password hell....

    So I'm the poor schmuck that gives a crap about backups. I have scripts that are supposed to run every night, but due to IT corporate domain nonsense they make me change my password. The scripts are run from a local admin account (non-domain) but every time I change my network password, all...
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    RemoteDesktop suddenly refuse login of Administrator account

    Hi We have a 2016 Server acting as ADC and hosting a number of applications for our domain. It has bee rock solid for several years. The server is instaled as a virtual machine on a HyperV 2016 server. We wanted to make some changes to who is allowed to use remote desktop and established a...
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    sysvol folder empty due DFS problem

    Hi all, At the moment we have 4 domain controllers. In the past someone deleted a domain controller (web-arr) in the wrong way. No we have a problem wit DFS for the sysvol replication. When I run "Create Diagnostic Report" in DFS management. I see the following error: DFS Replication cannot...