windows server 2012 r2

hi, I hope i get the terms right. I have 2012 r2 domain controllers running at a 2003 level. Can i raise the domain/function level from 2003 to 2008 or higher without affecting the 2003 file servers running on the network? Thanks

Our domain is running out of ip addresses, currently the ip address range is 192.168.1.0/24 I want to add 192.168.2.0/24 to this domain. As far as i can tell, i have configured the router to route between the 2 subnets and added the relay agent. So as far as i know that's all i need on the...

Hello Everyone, I have a AWS Server running Windows 2012R2. I have been using it for long and it works fine. Today I changed 2 group policy settings i.e. -Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console login only - disabled -Network access: sharing and security model for local...

Good Morning! I have 2 clustered nodes in proxmox on network 192.168.0.0/22. Connected to vpn to another network, I have another hyper v that I would like to use as a replica server: 192.168.21.0/24. However, when I configure Replica Broken, it only lets me put addresses from the first network...

Hi Everyone, A charity where I volunteer has an HPE ProLiant DL60 Gen9 Server. It is equipped with 2 hard drives 1TB SATA configured in raid 1. Raid: HPE Dynamic Smart Array B140i RAID Controller The installed operating system is Windows Server 2012 R2. When the server starts up, I come...

Revision Note: V1.1 (October 13, 2015): Advisory revised to announce that the Default Cipher Suite Prioritization update (3042058), originally released May 12, 2015 via the Microsoft Download Center (DLC) only, is now also available via Microsoft Update (MU) and Windows Server Update Services...

I've recently come across something that has perplexed me and I do not understand the reason for it. Under C:\Users there is a shortcut called All Users. This takes me to C:\ProgramData. In ProgramData there is a shortcut for Desktop, Documents, Start Menu, Templates but oddly, ApplicationData...

hi, we have a 2012 server's nic showing connected to internet but cant ping 8.8.8.8 firewall returns Destination host unreachable though firewall can reach internet. it can ping firewall. all other devices can reach internet. i checked in the firewall and saw ping was allowed and packet was...

Dear at Microsoft Answers ,,, I have created RODC in my office connected to my PDC , the installation steps i took from Microsoft docs and Alternetive Websites ... The issue is that the RODC can Add/Modify/Delete Users & Groups , how to prevent that ? i want the RODS be able to read only . HINT...

Microsoft releases additional updates for older platforms to protect against potential nation-state activity Today, as part of our regular Update Tuesday schedule, we have taken action to provide additional critical security updates to address vulnerabilities that are at heightened risk of...

I'm trying to create a filter for Windows 10 machines and apply to a background policy. I've tried select * from Win32_OperatingSystem WHERE Version like "10.%" AND ProductType="1" AND OSArchitecture = "64-Bit" but is not working. My teacher suggests using the build number? I've used WMI...

Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (November 8, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player when installed on all supported editions of Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10...

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Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (March 10, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player when installed on all supported editions of Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10...

Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (March 10, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player when installed on all supported editions of Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10...

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Im currently running a very small office by using win xp as my server. Recently i started to use VPN to connect my accounting software outside my office such as connecting to my xp server from home and cafe to do my work. I find out XP VPN allow only 1 user connect at the same time. When my...

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Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.3 (February 28, 2014): Bulletin revised to announce a detection change in the 2893294 update for Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems, Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2. This is a detection change only. There were...