Beginning on August 31, both servers began to intermittently report "Computer Monitoring Errors." From what we have been able to determine so far, it appears that the fwlink hardcoded within the Essentials source code: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=785361 is now being redirected within the Microsoft backend to Microsoft Bing: www.bing.com/?ref=go&linkid=0 As a result, the servers are attempting to download the Bing HTML (resulting in gibberish or nil) instead of the expected actual "OnlineServicesConfigFile-US.xml" file which is then failing and causing the error. (file is stored on server at: ProgramData/Microsoft/Windows Server/Data/Cloud)
Is anyone else experiencing this problem? Anyone know where/how to address/discuss this issue with Microsoft? Thanks!!!!
Not sure where you see that? In the Dashboard I assume? Installing the Essentials Experience role on a Windows Server 2019 server is not supported and illegal.
I suppose the link will be fixed in some days.
Yes, in the Dashboard.
You suppose it will be fixed in some days? Is Microsoft already aware of the problem? I am trying to find a way to inform them of the problem. Thanks!
I guess they already know but if it needs a fix in the code of the Dashboard that will never happen. You can open a ticket at Microsoft and if they find it was a bug they will refund you the amount you paid.
I don't believe this is a bug... it appears that the original link is now broken somewhere on the Microsoft backend. WS2016E end of life I believe is January 11, 2022 and extended support ends January 11, 2027. I would be stunned if I am the only user on the globe experiencing the problem.