Do I keep the Essentials 2012 license after upgrading to Standard?
Hello,I purchased a new Dell server with Windows Server 2012 Essentials preinstalled. Now I am planning an in-place upgrade to Standard, using a full (i.e., non-upgrade) copy of Server 2012 Standard....
View ArticleAuto-start services not running :Shell Hardware Detection in my Health Reports
Recently I've setup up Windows Server 2012 Essentials on my Custom-made Box. All is going well so far except that i have a warning in my generated Health Report such as Auto-start Services Not Running...
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 ArticleServer in migration mode not showing up in network at computer
Help! I have SBS2003 and 2012 essentials running in migration mode. I want to join first computer to the new domain controller via http://server/connect it asks for my login and than it says can not...
View ArticleVPN was not configured succesfully
Hi,I'm installed a Windows 2012 Essentials server at my wife's small office, and trying to sort out the Anywhere Access. When configuring for both RWA and VPN, the wizard constantly reports "VPN was...
View ArticleOffice 365 Integration Server Crashing
I'm having an issue with the SharedServiceHost.exe is dieing with and unhandled exception everytime it ries to start the Office 365 integration. I've found the other posts regarding the PAssword...
View ArticleMusic Library and streaming to XBOX
Greetings, I have been struggling with this issue for months now since I rebuilt a new server with Essentials 2012.Problem:Using my XBOX 360 I cannot DLNA to my music library. The built in music...
View ArticleError message when login to Remote Web Access
Hi everyone,I have a server that is running Windows Server 2012 Essential. All was working fine until one day I tried to login to Remote Web Access. As soon as I type in my user name and password and...
View ArticleMy Server is picking up time from external NTP time server but how do I sync...
I have configured my server to pick up time from an external internet-based NTP server and it works. The server time is correct. I followed these instructions to do...
View Article2012 essentials migration from 2003 R1 Standard
We have a 32bit, server 2003 environment with 2 2003 standard servers (PDC and BDC).We want to migrate to a new server 2012 (new hardware from the 2003 servers). We would ideally like the Remote Web...
View ArticleDo all the backup drives need to be connected when configuring server backup?
I'm pretty familiar with SBSe 2011 and WHS 2011 and have several client sites using these servers. Just ordered a new server for a new install that's coming with WSE 2012. I'm watching the eval...
View ArticleSimultaneous RDP Users - Server 2012 Essentials
Hi, how many concurrent RDP users can I have logged into a Server 2012 Essentials instance? I know previous versions of SBS have allowed two, but a thread here suggests only one can login to the 2012...
View ArticleUpdate Rollup for Windows Server 2012 Essentials (KB2781267) has downloaded...
Have had no problem installing all previous updates. Server running correctly otherwise.
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Server Backup no longer incremental
My setup: Windows Server 2012 Essentials4 clients using Win8 Pro1 boot hdd containing the WSE 2012 installation only1 data hdd containing all the shared folders and additional dataBackup configured...
View Articleserver 2012 Essentials - Setup Anywhere Access Behind a UTM Firewall
Hi,I was wondering if anyone could offer any advice on how to properly setup my server 2012 essentials behind a business class firewall/UTM device and not a home router. The firewall is used for a...
View Articleremote access
one user is out of the city and he need to access to his system how could he acces? (question based on server)
View ArticleWindows Server 2012 Windows Update problems
I am having a problem with my Windows Server 2012 with updates. I have checked the other threads but not sure any of them match exactly to what is going on. Right now I am stuck doing any updates since...
View ArticleLooking to determine the email address associated with the remote access...
Seems our notes on server setup got canned and we're looking to determine the email address associated with the Remote Access setup. Anyone know if there is record of it internally on any system...
View ArticleRWA page loading super slow
Guys,Just installed a fresh W2012Essentials.Done all the updates, now when i log-in on mycomp.remotewebaccess.com The login procedure is so slow. I have UpNp enabled, no port errors.And when im logged...
View ArticleWindows update error code: 80072EE2
After migrating our SBS 2008 to Windows Server 2012 Essentials, I can’t install Windows Update with this error code: 80072EE2. I have followed this article Windows Server 2012 Essentials Upgrade...
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