Windows Server

Windows update on a Windows 2016 Server. It says there are no update every time we run the Windows update.

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Preliminary troubleshooting steps include. If the above troubleshooting doesn’t fix the issue then proceed with the below steps. Analyse the DISM log saved at the location “C:\Windows\Logs” and check for the below error or similar to the below error. CGetFeaturesCommandObject internal execution failed – DismGetFeaturesExInternal(hr:0x800f0805) If you found such an error in the DISM log, … Read more

SQL installation in the Cluster node failed with an error

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The cluster resource ‘SQL Server’ could not be brought online due to an error bringing the dependency resource ‘SQL Network Name’ online : Access is denied When the SQL Server Network Name is first brought online during the FCI installation process, the CNO identity is used to create the VCO(as long as the VCO doesn’t already … Read more

Step-by-Step Guide to Setup LDAP and LDAPS on Windows Server

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Create a VM named “ldapstest” Windows Server 2019 DatacenterConnect to the VM ldapstest using Remote Desktop Connection. Setup LDAP using AD LDS Now let us add AD LDS in our VM ldapstestClick on Start –> Server Manager –> Add Roles and Features. Click Next. Choose Role-based or feature-based installation. Click Next. Select ldapstest server from … Read more

Failover Cluster with Shred disk including ISCSI Configuration.

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Step-by-step Installation of SQL Server 2016 on a Windows Server 2016 Failover Cluster Part 1 https://www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertip/4769/stepbystep-installation-of-sql-server-2016-on-a-windows-server-2016-failover-cluster-part-1/ Part 2 https://www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertip/4797/stepbystep-installation-of-sql-server-2016-on-a-windows-server-2016-failover-cluster-part-2/ Part 3 https://www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertip/4813/stepbystep-installation-of-sql-server-2016-on-a-windows-server-2016-failover-cluster-part-3/ Part 4 https://www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertip/4840/stepbystep-installation-of-sql-server-2016-on-a-windows-server-2016-failover-cluster-part-4/ Adding Node to existing Cluster. https://www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertip/4203/step-by-step-installation-of-adding-a-new-node-to-a-sql-server-2014-failover-cluster/ Additional link https://www.kindsonthegenius.com/windows-server-2019-failover-cluster-installation-and-setup-step-by-step/ ISCSI SQL Configuration. https://www.sqlshack.com/iscsi-iscsi-initiator-quorum-configuration-and-sql-server-cluster-installation/ https://www.sqlshack.com/installing-and-configuring-the-iscsi-target-server-on-windows-server-2016/

Windows Server Standard or Datacenter

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If your server is running an evaluation version of Windows Server Standard or Datacenter edition, you can convert it to an available retail version. Run the following commands in an elevated command prompt or PowerShell session. For example: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/upgrade-conversion-options#windows-server-standard-or-datacenter

“Unable to load the specified offline registry have” When rejoining the domain

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1) Open MMC 2) Add Security Configuration and Analysis tool 3) Right click Security Configuration and Analysis in the left pane and Select open database 4) In the file name, type in secnew.sdb, click open. 5) Select setup defltbase.inf as the template from the location C:\Windows\inf, and click open. 6) Right click Security Configuration and … Read more

RDP Error “To sign in remotely, you need the right to sign in through Remote Desktop Services.” even if the user is in the Remote desktop services group in Domain Controller

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Since a domain controller, it is additional security we may also need to add users; Open Group Policy Editor. 1. Simultaneously press the Windows  + R keys to open the run command box.2. Type gpmc.msc and press Enter. In Group Policy Editor navigate to: Default Domain Policy > Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > User Rights Assignment. Under the Allow logon locally Click Add … Read more

Default Values of AD Password Policy.

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Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy Topic Description Enforce password history Describes the best practices, location, values, policy management, and security considerations for the Enforce password history security policy setting. Maximum password age Describes the best practices, location, values, policy management, and security considerations for the Maximum password age security policy setting. Minimum password age Describes the best practices, … Read more

“The encryption type requested is not supported by the KDC” when the user tries to reset

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In this case, the error can be resolved in one of two ways. Steps to configure the policy setting Network security: Configure encryption types allowed for Kerberos Method 1 – Local Security Policy Method 2 – Group Policy Object (GPO) If this is for the specific service account, for example, an SQL Service account. Steps to … Read more

Transfer FSMO Role

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Transferring the RID Master, Infrastructure Master and PDC Emulator Role Checking the Current Role Holders You can learn about three domain-wide role holders, including their FQDNs, by running the following cmdlet:Get-ADDomain You can use the Get-ADDomain cmdlet again after transferring FSMO roles to make sure that the operation was successful. Transferring the Roles You can transfer a … Read more

How to Create Custom Attributes In Active Directory

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Permissions and Requirements Register Schema snap-in Adding Custom Attributes Add the active directory schema snap-ins You will receive Schema Object Creation warning message indicating that creating schema objects is a permanent operation. Click Continue to proceed.  Now you will see the following Create New Attribute window. Enter the Common Name, LDAP Display Name. For example, if you … Read more