Cannot get Server 2012 Essentials and Office 365 to work correctly
Hello!I had Office 365 working fine with all of my systems when I had a SBS 2011 domain. I finally made the switch to Server 2012 Essentials domain (fresh installation). I removed all workstations from...
View ArticleMusic Playlists do not work (for me) in Windows Server 2012E
Using WMP 12, I loaded several hundred CD's. I also created several playlists. I enabled music streaming from my server (Windows server 2012E). I have a network connected Receiver (Yamaha RA-X720). I...
View ArticleInstallilng Windows Server 2012 in a virtual machine
This documentation seems to suggest that installing Windows Server 2012 Esentials in a virtual machine is supported. Of course, the host OS should not join the domain (it is hosting the domain...
View ArticleHeadless installation, autounattend.xml
Continued discussion from another thread...The idea of this thread is to share how to install Windows Server 2012 (Beta) Essentials on a server without display/keyboard. On my part, I installed it on...
View ArticleServer Essentials 2012 CAL Queries
Does anyone know if the 25 CALS that come included with Server Essentials will cover you for any other Server 2012 on the same network with the Server Essentials Server being the PDC
View ArticleBack Up Unsuccessful | W7 Client > WSE 2012
Hoping someone can help with this PITA :-|Here is a screen clip of the error msg:http://db.tt/KmSOzLHUI have followed the generic troubleshooting as recommended by the error msg but to no avail.The W7...
View ArticleData migration Windows Home Server 2011 (RAID disks) to Windows Server 2012...
I am confused about the loss of drive extender (versus Windows Home Server 2011) and what that means, practically speaking, in a RAID array setup that I want to convert over to Windows Server 2012...
View Articlewin2k3 SBS to Windows Server 2012 Essentials Install Question
Hey guys,I just got a brand new dell server with windows server 2012 essentials on it to replace my aging win2k3 SBS box. I know i can do a migration, but I am wondering if it would be easier or less...
View ArticleHas wbadmin changed since 2011 Essentials?
Ok, I'll explain what I'm trying to do first. Previously we have used Server Backup to backup to multiple disks (not all at one time). We would have Monday1, Monday2, Tuesday1, Tuesday2 etc. I used to...
View ArticleSurface RT and streaming
I am having a devil of a time trying to get my Surface RT tablet to connect via the internet to my server. I know the silverlight issue which baffles me as it's on their windows phone OS. I'm trying...
View ArticleRemote Web Access MKV Playback
Hi all,I currently rip all of my DVD and Blu-Ray collection to .mkv using Handbrake and store them on the server in a custom shared named Movies.Is there a way of extending the Media options in the...
View ArticleAdding a new laptp and Windows 2012 Essentials won't backup
Hi - was hoping someone a bit more "Server Smart" might know what to do here because I've beens scouring the internet forever and a day.I build a Windows 2012 Essentials server on an HP Proliant...
View ArticleAdding DHCP role fails
I'm trying to add the DHCP role (through Server Manager) to a relatively clean install of Server 2012 Essentials.The error I receive is:The request to add or remove features on the specified server...
View ArticleWindows 2012 Server - Essential Evaluation license key not working
I downloaded Windows 2012 Server Essential. during installation i entered the evaluation licence key. But got the message it is not valid. Any help?
View ArticleOnline Backup
The trial ran fine for a few weeks and then told me I exceeded my data allotment. I have purchased windows azure cloud storage through the Azure store using the same account that I ran the trial of...
View ArticleMultiple Issues - Server client connector + Windows Media Server + Remote Access
Windows Server 2012 has installed. Client computers cannot connect - the connector software reports that the Server is unavailable. This happens on all three client machines. I have manually joined...
View ArticleServer 2012 Essentials freezes and stops responding
What is the issue?- Server 2012 Essentials freezes and stops responding. What are the symptoms?- The OS randomly stops responding and nothing responds except mouse movements, Caps Lock and Num Lock. -...
View ArticleIssue installing software on 2012 Essentials, software thinks I'm in a...
I'm having a bit of issues installing this software locally on my Server 2012 Essentials box. I'm logged in locally, as administrator, but when I run the software install it errors out saying that it...
View ArticleAnywhere Access Setup Problem
The Set up Anywhere Access wizard is returning an error message that port forwarding is not configured correctly on my router. I have used the following settings: HTTPS Port 443 TCP. I am using an...
View ArticleAnywhere Access problems
We have a recently-installed WS 2012 Essentials server and I initially ran the Anywhere Access Wizard to configure remote web access. It returned the usual two errors (see below) about my router (a...
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