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Uninstalling DFS name spaces also uninstalls Windows Essential Experience

February 3, 2016, 1:16 pm
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I am running a test box of Windows 2012 Essentials to see if its worth upgrading and which features it offers, and installed and tested DFS Name Spaces.  DFS Name spaces won't work for me, so when I went to install it after disabling the service, it also uninstalled Windows Essentials Experience like it was a dependency (I couldn't deselect this option).  So I went to reinstall the Windows Essential Experience and it reinstalled DFS Name Spaces, like it was a dependency.

Previously to this, I had deleted all DFS name spaces from the DFS Management screen.  But somehow the dependancies are tied. I deleted all DFS files and namespaces, and shut down all DFS services before attempting uninstallation.

Interestingly, when installed DFS it chose the Company Directory as a DFS share, although I didn't select this.

Is this expected behavior in Win 2012 Server Essentials? did I do something wrong in uninstalling DFS? or is this a bug?

(PS I was very disappointed that Deduplication is not included in the Essentials version of 2012, and it was my primary reason to consider upgrading.  As well SMB 3.02 support although wonderful, requires 1) all other Server 2012 machines, and 2) hardware drivers that are compatible, many LAN drivers don't support RSS in 2012 even when the cards technically do.  So it would quadruple my upgrade costs really, as I'd need new $500 LAN Cards /or servers to take advantage of SMB 3.02.)

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PCI Failue - Web Server HTTP Header Internal IP Disclosure

November 2, 2015, 7:05 am
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Security Metrics has failed our PCI Scan due to "Web Server HTTP Header Internal IP Disclosure" on port 443.

I've found lots of information about this for Windows Server 2003 but nothing for Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials.

Could any kind soul tell me (in idiot's terms) how to fix this?  The full message is:

Synopsis:

This web server leaks a private IP address through its HTTP headers.

Impact:

This may expose internal IP addresses that are usually hidden or masked behind a Network Address Translation (NAT) Firewall or proxy server.  There is a known issue with Microsoft IIS 4.0 doing this in its default configuration. This may also affect other web servers, web applications, web proxies, load balancers and through a variety of misconfigurations related to redirection. See also : http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/ntbugtraq/2000-q3/0025.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q218180 http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;834141

Resolution:

None

Data Received:

When processing the following request :  GET / HTTP/1.0 this web server leaks the following private IP address :  192.168.43.29 as found in the following collection of HTTP headers : HTTP/1.1 302 Found Cache-Control: private Content-Type: text/html; charset=utf-8 Location: https://192.168.43.29/remote Server: Microsoft-IIS/8.5 Set-Cookie: ASP.NET_SessionId=hifo2wuafngheok22ld2naxl; path=/; HttpOnly X-AspNet-Version: 4.0.30319 X-Powered-By: ASP.NET Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2015 13:52:08 GMT Connection: close Content-Length: 144

Many thanks.



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Port 443 use

February 4, 2016, 11:57 am
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We have a web application on our Windows Server 2012 Essentials server where the vendor requires the use of Apache web server listening on ports 80 and 443 to forward traffic to the web application.  We can get Apache and the web application to operate on port 80, but 443 is being used by the "system".  We have tried stopping various Windows Server services to see what is using that port, but have been unsuccessful.  What service uses port 443 and can that be disabled to open traffic up for Apache?

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Support for self-signed certificates on Windows Server 2012 Essentials?

October 19, 2012, 2:28 pm
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So I recently upgraded my Windows Home Server 2011 to Windows Server Essentials 2012 although one significant difference in support I've noticed is the new requirement to use an externally signed certificate.   For small business scenarios is self-signed certificates a supported scenario?

I was able to successfully create a self-signed cert using the IIS manager, although getting this cert to function for RDP access via the Remote Web Gateway has been extremely frustrating.  

Is this a supported scenario or am I stretching the limits of this product?

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Windows Server Essentials 2012 R2 Licensing

February 5, 2016, 2:06 am
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Hi everyone,

I have been reading some articles about Essentials licensing and I still cannot get a clear answer on this.

I have a server with Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 and with two VM, one DC and one SQL. Can I have both DC and SQL VM's with the same Essentials 2012 R2 licensing? I have tried to active and they are both activated under the same license.

Thanks!



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Add own page to remote web access?

February 5, 2016, 6:56 am
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I have a single html file I created with links to all the webpages in my house.  These are mostly hardware device websites, but wanted to have a central list for ease of access and remembering them all.  So I have the page now, curious if there is any way I can host it and show a link on Remote Web Access?  Or even worst case just put it somewhere on the server and directly go to it?  Not sure if the built in web interface I could just drop files in some kind of iis folder or what.

Thanks.

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any way around this Anywhere Access complicated way and do VPN using port 1723 the old fashioned way?

February 6, 2016, 4:33 pm
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I don't have many remote users just 2 from a location that has a static IP. I'd rather just make it easy and do VPN the old school way and put rules in my actual firewall to only allow 1723 from this remote location and be done with it. Anywhere Access is so complicated, I have to get an SSL certificate and pay for it annually, etc. You get the picture. It seems like something that would be more useful if I had way more users but I don't. Is there any way to make RRAS work like in SBS 2003? My plan B will be to install an instance of SBS2003 in Hyper-V just for this functionality!

Thanks

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Cant map drive

February 7, 2016, 5:03 am
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Ok this is really irritating me. im running Windows 10 i had this all setup once before no issues. i cannot map my network drive? if i type the network path into address bar i can connect to it fine for some reason i cannot map the location???
 every other PC on my network works perfect i have them all running windows 10 but my personal computer wont.

this is what i get when i try.

Error Code: 0x80070043 the network name cannot be found

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Configuring Remote Access Server Essentials

February 7, 2016, 1:45 pm
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I want to configure remote access so I can monitor and manage the server remotely but also so some users can access their desktops remotely.

I read this blog post  

https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/sbs/2014/05/07/configuring-and-customizing-remote-web-access-on-windows-server-2012-r2-essentials/

I do want to eventually tie this system to the office 365 subscription that the nonprofit already uses so local mail and Office 365 can sync and be managed both locally and from the cloud. However their website doesn't provide full Cpanel options so I can only set certain options available. Also the domain isn't eNom or GoDaddy.  If I choose to use Microsoft and setup a personal domain for Remote access can this be changed down the road without too much configuration problems? If the domain is not with a supported registrar what is the best way to configure this? Should I move the domain first to GoDaddy or eNom? 

Jhmblvd

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DISM Error 14081 on NETFX3 Add Feature

February 8, 2016, 10:20 am
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Spent several days trying to install NETFX3 on Windows Essential Server 2012 R2 but it keeps failing at 32.7% with error 14081.  I first tried through the Add Features but it failed many times.   Then I mounted the Server ISO as Drive e: and ran the following command

DISM /online /enable-feature /featurename:NETFX3 /all /source:e:\sources\sxs

Gets to 32.7% and the fail with error 14081.  The DISM logs show the following..

Encountered the option "source" with value "e:\sources\sxs" - CPackageManagerCLIHandler::Private_GetPackagesFromCommandLine

Failed finalizing changes. - CDISMPackageManager::Internal_Finalize(hr:0x80073701)

I then ram the DISM /Online /RestoreHealth.  It reported corruption fixes.   So I ran the /Enable-Feature again but it still failed at 32.7%! 

Several days of searching online didn't lead to any solutions. 

Any help would be appreciated. 

Walter Matesa NetworkTECHS.IT

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Essentials Experience post-deployment configuration fails

December 23, 2013, 11:50 am
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Hi,

I am attempting to install the Windows Server Essentials Experience Role on a Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard machine (Intel NUC Core i3 with 4GB RAM and a 100 GB OS partition).

I have completed the steps in the process up to the automatic configuration of Windows Server Essentials. The config wizard says it is Updating and Preparing the Server andThat is all the information that you need to provide. Your server is being prepared for use and may restart more than once. This may take up to 30 minutes.

It goes to 87% and then encounters an error saying An error occurred while configuring Windows Server Essentials. Please try again.

I have tried this http://blogs.technet.com/b/sbs/archive/2013/12/04/you-may-be-unable-to-run-post-deployment-configuration-wizard-after-you-install-the-windows-server-essentials-experience-role.aspx but it doesn't work either.

Any suggestions why this happens?

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Antivirus solution for windows server 2012 essentials

February 9, 2016, 9:03 am
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Hi.

I am looking for an antivirus easy to configure and light to run for a very small testing network. 

Does Microsoft has a good and easy to deploy antivirus solution for a single 2012 essentials server? Could you suggest any opensource reliable products if not?

Regards, JL

José

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"OneDrive for Business" running on a Server - sync tool

February 10, 2016, 2:07 am
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Dear All,

We have installed a Windows Server 2012 Essentials and would like to synchronise local file shares with our OneDrive for Business account. The "OneDrive for Business sync Client" works just fine, however, only when one logs onto the Essentials server or when installed on a client PC. We require a tool which runs as a service on the Essentials server and syncs local shares with our OneDrive for Business account. Any ideas?

Many thanks for your help.

Regards, Oliver



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Windows 10 clients

February 10, 2016, 7:44 pm
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Has there been an official patch or client connector software released to allow Windows 10 clients the same connectivity as windows 7 clients? (Built in folder redirection without hacking the WMI filter? or a Server dashboard that says "implemented")

Currently in order for folder redirection to work you have to modify the WMI filter to include clients higher than 6

The problem stems from the comparison that WMI does as it treats the version as a string and not a number. This means that Version “10” is actually lower than “6.0” as 1 is lower that 6.
ALSO FYI !!

Windows 10 Update Breaks 2012 R2 Essentials Connector

Also upgrading to 10 ver 1511 will wipe your essentials software out. You will still be connected to the domain but file shares about all that works. This was the case in November 2015 and the case as of 02.10.2016... You have to reinstall... It will go through all the steps of adding the local accounts most likely messing something up along the way.

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Rebuild Windows Server 2012 R2 and DC

February 11, 2016, 2:50 pm
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One of our clients has a performance issues on their Windows Server 2012 R2 STD - Microsoft Essentials Service running. This server is also domain controller. This is what Dell technician suggests:

Discussed the plan to increase performance on the Poweredge T620 server.

- System OS is Windows Server 2012 R2 STD - Microsoft Essentials Service running - Remove service

- System running RAID 0 sliced into 3 Virtual disks - Agreed to recreate two independent volumes & install C: on 1 hard drive & D: (Data) on the 2nd hard drive.  Assistance by Dell support.

- Backup Windows OS & DATA & restore after re-install.

- Implement suggested settings for Window 7 Virtual machine if needed.

- Install File Maker Pro on Window Server 2012 R2 & test to confirm workability.

- Confirm performance has increased on File Server.

We have two questions regarding Windows Server/DC.

1. System OS is Windows Server 2012 R2 STD with DC/DNS/DHCP installed and Microsoft Essentials Service running. Can we remove Microsoft Essentials Service? If so, how?

2. Can we use Windows Backup to back up Windows OS/DC. Then restore it after we rebuild the server? Or any better recommendation?

Bob Lin, MCSE & CNE Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Install and Configure Windows, VMware, Virtualization and Cisco on http://www.HowToNetworking.com

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How to change my dual windows server versions to leave just one to work with

February 11, 2016, 3:16 pm
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Hi.

I was working with windows server 2008 R2. I decided to try windows server essentials 2012 R2 so I installed it in another server disk. Everything worked properly giving me the option of choosing either one during boot time. Now I just want to keep the windows server 2012 so I decided to take out the disk containing the windows server 2008 version but when I boot the server It just can´t start at all. Does not recognize the windows server essentials. What do I have to do to fix this situation?

Regards,

José

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Server 2012 Essentials silsvc.exe monthly shutdown

February 10, 2016, 9:55 pm
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We have a 2012 essentials which has been shutting down every 30 days due to licensing. It is not breaking any of the licensing it is a stand alone server doing files & AD for 8 people.

I believe the issue is specifically with an error the licensing service gets: "Not enough storage is available to process this command."

There is heaps of storage on both drives really stuck as to what is causing this. Event log below.

Log Name:      Microsoft-Windows-Server Infrastructure Licensing/Operational

Source:        Microsoft-Windows-Server Infrastructure Licensing

Date:          11/02/2016 3:21:51 PM

Event ID:      50

Task Category: None

Level:         Error

Keywords:     

User:          SYSTEM

Computer:      ####

Description:

Root domain check did not pass because error 0x80070008 occurred in function f1980 [JQOH].

Not enough storage is available to process this command.

Make sure that the domain that this computer is joined is reachable. This server will automatically shut down if the issue cannot be corrected.

Event Xml:

<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">

  <System>

    <Provider Name="Microsoft-Windows-Server Infrastructure Licensing" Guid="{D459C229-4A00-4424-9F63-7325E5AAFA21}" />

    <EventID>50</EventID>

    <Version>0</Version>

    <Level>2</Level>

    <Task>0</Task>

    <Opcode>0</Opcode>

    <Keywords>0x8000000000000000</Keywords>

    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2016-02-11T04:21:51.163640900Z" />

    <EventRecordID>32051</EventRecordID>

    <Correlation />

    <Execution ProcessID="3052" ThreadID="6636" />

    <Channel>Microsoft-Windows-Server Infrastructure Licensing/Operational</Channel>

    <Computer>#####</Computer>

    <Security UserID="S-1-5-18" />

  </System>

  <UserData>

    <LicensingEvent xmlns:auto-ns2="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/WindowsServerSolutions/LicensingComplianceService/1.0">

      <ErrorCode>0x80070008</ErrorCode>

      <Function>f1980 [JQOH]</Function>

      <Message>Not enough storage is available to process this command.

</Message>

    </LicensingEvent>

  </UserData>

</Event>

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Dashboard crashes repeatedly - not clear why...

February 11, 2016, 4:47 pm
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I haven't touched my server in a long time besides applying updates and Plex.  For some reason, the last two weeks the dashboard has been crashing / will not stay open. 

Anyone know why this may be occurring?

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Windows 10 Clients connected remotely cannot see redirected files and shares

February 11, 2016, 6:45 pm
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Hi, so while it has certainly been a rocky road, windows 10 is working fine on all the desktops in the office. WIN!

whats NOT WORKING is anyone that has a laptop and wants to work remotely.

right now no laptop that connects with the WSE Connector and has it 'green' can see or access any of the files stored on the server that are part of 'Shared Folders'. this is crippling our company right now and is making me think of rolling everyone back to windows 7!

please help. nothing has changed in the router or access setup topology. remote desktop works fine and thats what everyone is having to use right now, but its painful and now how it should be.

Windows 10 is not an upgrade right now, its a big step backwards!


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2012r2 Essentials NIC issues after failed Anywhere access config

January 27, 2016, 5:01 pm
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Hello,

After setting up a new 2012r2 E system with a ZyXel ZyWall USG 50 VPN I was able to RDP the server IP from a WAN locale. However I was not able to join the client to the shares. While trying to correct this using Anywhere Access Wizard I got a far as setting which NIC is for broadband vs local when the server lost power. When it came back up I had no access to the server at all. After using NIC advanced settings changing the order I'm able to get to certain hosted apps from the outside but still not locally. Server wants to use 192.168.2.10 for the local and 192.168.1.10 for broadband. I need .1.10 for the local and internet. How can I return it? Backup restore is not an option.

Thanks Dean

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