Tag: Windows Server 2016

Run Hype-V on Windows 11 and Install Windows OS via PXE Boot

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Run Hype-V on Windows 11 and Install Windows OS via PXE Boot

In this article, we shall discuss the steps on how to run Hype-V on Windows 11 and Install Windows OS via PXE Boot. The Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) allows seamless access to the Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE) over the network. This enables efficient deployment and troubleshooting without requiring local installation media. Please see AADSTS50020: User…

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Windows

Change the number of MachineAccountQuota a user can add to AD

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Change the number of MachineAccountQuota a user can add to AD

The MachineAccountQuota is an Active Directory (AD) attribute that controls the number of computer accounts that a non-administrative (standard) user can create and have it joined to the domain. Therefore, In this article, we shall discuss the steps on how to “Change the number of MachineAccountQuota a user can add to AD”. Please see How…

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Windows Server

Set Microsoft Defender AV to Passive mode on a Windows Server

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Set Microsoft Defender AV to Passive mode on a Windows Server

Managing security tools can get a bit tricky when you’re running multiple solutions on the same server. Let’s say you’ve got a setup using a third-party antivirus as your primary security suite, but Windows Defender is still active. This can create conflicts, and the best way to address this is to switch Microsoft Defender Antivirus…

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Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows Server

Fix missing path and delete a Veeam Backup Repository

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Fix missing path and delete a Veeam Backup Repository

In this article, we shall discuss how to “fix missing path and delete a Veeam Backup Repository”. When your Backup Repository is in an invalid State, please see the possible causes and troubleshooting advice. Also see how to install Splunk and Veeam App on Windows Server to monitor VBR, and the “Deep Dive into Protecting…

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Backup, Storage

How to Install OpenSSL on Windows Computers

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How to Install OpenSSL on Windows Computers

In this article, we shall discuss how to Install OpenSSL on Windows Computers. OpenSSL is an open-source command-line tool that is used to generate the SSL certificate and private key and is available in both versions 32 and 64 bit. Please see How to fix Windows Update Fails with Error 0x80092004, how to Fix the…

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Windows, Windows Server

How to fix Windows Update Fails with Error 0x80092004

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How to fix Windows Update Fails with Error 0x80092004

In this article, we shall discuss the fix to Windows Update Fails with Error 0x80092004 (Windows Update Logs in Windows: 2023-KB5022498 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1 for Windows 10 failed)”. We can unravel more information from the Windows Event Log. Windows Events provides a standard, centralized way for applications (and the operating system)…

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Windows, Windows Server

Fix the Port used for the Virtualhost is not an Apache Listen Port

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Fix the Port used for the Virtualhost is not an Apache Listen Port

In this short blogpost, we shall discuss how to Fix the Port used for the Virtualhost is not an Apache Listen Port. In Apache, the Listen directive in the configuration file (httpd.conf or apache2.conf, depending on the system) specifies the port number on which Apache will listen for incoming connections. Please see Setup VirtualHost with…

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Web Server

BitLocker Protection off: Update UEFI/BIOS to fix issues

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BitLocker Protection off: Update UEFI/BIOS to fix issues

When BitLocker Protection is “off” means that BitLocker encryption is currently disabled on the drive. In my case, it is disabled and the encryption did not succeeded in the first place. Therefore, we will limit our solution to this use-case. In this article, we shall discuss “BitLocker Protection off: Update UEFI/BIOS to fix issues”. Please…

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Windows

How to Create a Child and Tree Domain

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How to Create a Child and Tree Domain

In this article, I will show you How to create a Child and tree Domain using the steps below. A child domain is a subdomain of the parent domain. In the active directory hierarchical structure, the function of the child domain is the segmentation of the active directory into smaller parts or segments. For Example,…

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Windows Server

How to create a password reset disk: Reset Windows Password

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How to create a password reset disk: Reset Windows Password

In this article, I will show you How to create a password reset disk which is a specially created disk or USB flash drive that can help restore access back to your Windows system in case you forget your password. Please see How to reset your built-in Local Administrator password in Windows 10, How to…

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Windows

How to install and configure FSRM in Microsoft Windows Server

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How to install and configure FSRM in Microsoft Windows Server

In this article, I will show you how to install and configure FSRM on Microsoft Windows Server. The File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) has existed for some time but has been an underutilized Windows feature. The FSRM can be used by system admins to manage their organization’s corporate files on their file servers. Please see…

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Windows Server

Fix PXE Boot Stuck or No Boot Image was found for HyperV VM

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Fix PXE Boot Stuck or No Boot Image was found for HyperV VM

In this article, we shall discuss how to “fix PXE Boot Stuck or No Boot Image was found for HyperV VM. The bootloader did not find any operating system”. This means that the bootloader could not find a bootable image from the network to boot the VM. Please see Linux Boot Process Explained Step by…

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Virtualization, Windows Server

Analyse Disks with Treesize: Defragment and Shrink VMware Workstation VM Disks

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Analyse Disks with Treesize: Defragment and Shrink VMware Workstation VM Disks

In this article, we will discuss how to “Analyse Disk with Treesize: Defragment and Shrink VMware Workstation VM Disks”. If you’re looking to improve VM performance, defragmenting is the way to go. If you are trying to free up disk space on the host, compacting (shrinking) or disk clean up will be appropriate. Please see…

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Virtualization