Guide to exclude single user or computer to exclude from the Group Policy
SP does not bode well with DOD FIPS compliance. There is no work around except to get a waiver to exclude the SP server from implementing FIPS 140-2. FIPS 140-2…
Exchange 2013 Recovery Procedures
Proper documentation is vital for recovery. Experiences taught me how important it is to test and document it. Also I've come across Exchange or MS Windows admins who have taken…
KB4054518 – 2017-12 Security Monthly Quality Rollup failed to update on Windows 7 VM
I patch the Windows environment quarterly. I thoroughly test the MS Windows updates before bringing and patching the internet disconnected production environment. As I was testing on my lab vms…
INSTALLING AZURE STACK DEVELOPMENT KIT ON MY LAB – PART III : ADD Windows 2016 Image to ASDK
Connect to Azure Stack by using Remote Desktop Connection Open Remote Desktop Connection and connect to the development kit. For the user name, enter AzureStack\AzureStackAdmin. Use the…
Installing Azure Stack Development Kit on my lab – Part II : Setup PowerShell Module for ASDK
Setup PowerShell Module for Azure Stack Connect to Azure Stack by using Remote Desktop Connection Open Remote Desktop Connection and connect to the development kit. For the user name, enter AzureStack\AzureStackAdmin.…
Creating fully patched Windows 7 SP1 image by Slipstreaming in with Convience Rollup and Quality Rollup
Something botched my Windows 7 VM on my lab while testing the December 2017 updates. 2017-12 Security Monthly Rollup update failed. I tried to troubleshoot for couple of days but…
Installing Azure Stack Development Kit on my lab – Part I
Introduction Azure Stack provides cloud computing to your on-premises environment allowing many Azure services to run from your own data center. It enables consistent hybrid platform. Azure Stack use case…
Creating bootable ISO media from DVD containing Windows Server 2012 R2 setup files and folder
I received a DVD containing Windows Server 2012 R2 setup files and folder. Instead of burning ISO directly, they burnt the setup files which makes no sense. I needed a…
SharePoint 2016 Certificate Error
Log Name: Application Source: Microsoft-SharePoint Products-SharePoint Foundation Event ID: 8321 Task Category: Topology Level: Critical Keywords: User: …
SharePoint 2016: Databases running in compatibility range, upgrade recommended
Title Databases running in compatibility range, upgrade recommended. Severity 2 - Warning Category Configuration Explanation The following databases have versions that are older than the current SharePoint software, but…