RDS licensing for Server 2012 when acquired through SBS 2011 SA grant
One of my customers (30 users) used to have SBS 2011 with SA. Through the SA grant they now have rights to use Windows Server 2012 standard. They also used to have SBS CAL's which are also migrated...
View ArticleClient Domain Join to Server 2012 Essentials Domain
Hi everybodyWe are testing MS Server 2012 Essentials at the moment. Now we got the following question: Can we somehow add a Windows 7 or Windows 8 Client PC to the Essentials Domain manually?We will...
View ArticleNetdiag where is it ?
Where has netdiag gone from ws2012e ?Powershell and cmd just return netdiag is not recognized?Anybody else having problems with internet connectivity where you are connected and all seems ok apart from...
View ArticleClient backup fails
Client backup fails with following error message: Backup did not succeed. An unknown error prevented backup from completing sucessfully. Then sends me here to solve the issue.
View ArticleWindows Server 2012 Essentials english 180 days trial to full retail polish?
Hi,Is it possilble to convert trial version Windows Server 2012 essential english to retail polish? Or I have to buy english version?Is there box and oem versions of this server? I have refurbished...
View ArticleEnable client computer backup
hi guys i am new to networking.So, I can't customize, start and stop backup in only a client computer. (I have 8 computers connected).In the dashboard I don't find the links to do so. Time ago...
View ArticlePrinter spooler 'access denied' on local printers
I set up a few HP LaserJet printers by IP address, using the Microsoft drivers. The installation was smooth and trouble-free.However, Windows cannot print. It seems that some of the default...
View ArticleOn 2012 Server got the error 0x8007203A in function f1301 (NSYH) - server not...
We have demoted a server running Windows Server 2012 Essential to a single server state to run an application that required it. The AD and DNS features were initially installed but later removed. Now...
View ArticleServer 2000/Server 2012 Essentials
We have a small office LAN with a server running SERVER 2000 and 10 PCs running XP Pro. The router handles DHCP on the network. We are in the process of upgrading to a new server running Server 2012...
View ArticleDirect Access Wizard fails with "RAMgntUI.exe cannot be located"
I have just installed the Direct Access role. When I try to open the "Getting Started Wizard" to configure the role I get the following error message:File C:\Window\system32\RAMgmtUI.exe cannot be...
View ArticleHow to access files on a server without having to joing the domain
A client has a server and domain but the computers are not members of the domain. How can they access the files on the server without having to join the domain?
View ArticleCan windows 2012 Essential backup thee Mac OS X 10.8.4 client?
MS said W2012Essential can support MAC client. I installed connector on my macbook air with OS X 10.8.4. But I don't know how to config the backup. The time machine function on OS X cannot discover...
View ArticleFolder Redirection
I just installed windows Server 2012 Essentials. the setup went smoothly and the Group Policy folder redirection says it was successful in configuring the folder redirection. When I go on any client PC...
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 ArticleWindows 2012 Server Essential - USB thumbdrive/harddisk ejection
I just finished a fresh install of Windows 2012 Server Essentials on a brand new computer, my first install. Windows did not find driver for SM Bus Controller and did not let me install Gigabyte's...
View ArticleHow to permanently change Remote Web Access SSL cert?
Hi, im running Windows Server 2012 essentials and it has generated a self signed cert for the "Remote Web Access" website, so i changed the cert to a valid cert in iis.But the server changes the cert...
View ArticleWindows Server 2012 Essentials upgrade to Windows Server 2012 Standard
I've just upgraded a Windows Server 2012 Essentials to Standard via the Powershell command. The server restarted and is now Standard version. However I've noticed in the services that one particular...
View ArticleClient Domain Join to Server 2012 Essentials Domain
Hi everybodyWe are testing MS Server 2012 Essentials at the moment. Now we got the following question: Can we somehow add a Windows 7 or Windows 8 Client PC to the Essentials Domain manually?We will...
View ArticleRWA - File/Folder NTFS Permissions
I want to share the users share folder via RWA so that people can get personal files from home if needed. I have made sure the individual named folders have the following NTFS permissions...SYSTEM -...
View ArticleSSL certificate about to expire
My WSE2012E server is using a CACert SSL certificate which will expire in less than 30 days (server is already raising an alert every day).I've searched but cannot find a definitive guide to installing...
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