CMTrace Log Viewer is also referred to as the CMTrace tool (previously called Trace32). It is a tool from Microsoft to view log files such as Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), Microsoft Software Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), DISM, and many others. Though, mostly for SCCM as it is part of “Configuration Manager Tools”. In this guide,…
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In this article, we shall discuss how to install and configure Hyper-V Cluster On Windows Server via PowerShell and Server Manager. How to create Cluster creation in Proxmox VE, Fix “Quarantine state in Windows Failover Clusters: How to resolve quarantined Cluster Node on Hyper-V, and “DNS Bad key 9017: The Cluster Name registration failed of…
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iSCSI allows access to a remote server (target) disk by making it virtually available as a local disk. When you configure iSCSI SAN, the iSCSI target Server is configured and therefore offers access to the shared storage. The server that connects to the iSCSI Target is referred to as the iSCSI Initiator. Below are some…
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In this article, we shall discuss how to fix “Connectivity to a writable domain controller from a node could not be determined because of an error: The distinguished name of the node could not be determined”. Domain controllers are database servers with extensive directory, application, and replication features. Please see how to add and verify a custom…
Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) uses Domain Name System (DNS) name resolution services to make it possible for clients to locate domain controllers and for the domain controllers that host the directory service to communicate with each other. AD DS enables easy integration of the Active Directory namespace into an existing DNS namespace. Features such as Active Directory-integrated…
Virtual Switch (vSwitch) are software constructs that are responsible for receiving and transmitting Ethernet frames into and out of their assigned virtual machine or the management operating system. vSwitch allows communication between virtual machines and they d not just forward packets, they also intelligently direct the communication on a network by checking packets before moving them to…
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A failover cluster is a group of independent computers that work together to increase the availability and scalability of clustered roles (formerly called clustered applications and services). The clustered servers (called nodes) are connected by physical cables and by software. If one or more of the cluster nodes fail, other nodes begin to provide service…
Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) uses Domain Name System (DNS) name resolution services to make it possible for clients to locate domain controllers and for the domain controllers that host the directory service to communicate with each other. AD DS enables easy integration of the Active Directory namespace into an existing DNS namespace. Features such as Active Directory-integrated…
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In this artilce, we shall discuss “Quarantine state in Windows Failover Clusters: How to resolve quarantined Cluster Node on Hyper-V”. Windows Server 2016 introduced some “Node states” and one of which is the Quarantine state. Please see A boot image was not found for HyperV Virtual Machine, and Pass-Through Authentication Authentication and ADFS environment setup on Hyper-V for…
In this article, we shall discuss “Install and configure iSCSI Target Server and iSCSI Initiator on a Windows Server”. iSCSI is an acronym for Internet Small Computer System Interface. It is a network protocol that encapsulates storage device communication data into IP packets for transmission over an Ethernet connection. Please see how to track your device performance and health via Windows…
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Sysprep (System Preparation) prepares a Windows installation (Windows client and Windows Server) for imaging, allowing you to capture a customized installation. Sysprep removes PC-specific information from a Windows installation, “generalizing” the installation so it can be installed on different PCs. Kindly refer to the following related guides: Initialize and format a virtual disk: How to add and remove…
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Cloning a server takes an exact copy of an existing machine. A cloned server is, for most purposes, an exact copy of the source. When a server is cloned, the SID is retained. Server cloning is a useful tool, if your need is to set up a server similar to what you already have, and…
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Hyper-V is Microsoft’s hardware virtualization product. It lets you create and run a software version of a computer, called a virtual machine. Each virtual machine acts like a complete computer, running an operating system and programs. In this article, we shall discuss how to Install and Configure Hyper-V on Windows Server Server 2019, and 2022 via…
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