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Shawn Lemay

SBS2012 to Server 2022 Migration - stuck at Replication (Step 4, Substep 22)

Have an original SBS2012 (not r2) migration to Windows Server 2022 Standard. I've made it to Step 4, Substep 22 where I should see replication going on and eventually the SYSVOL and NETLOGON folders being shared. But we are not getting replication to work. I'm seeing the SYSVOL being shared out on the new DC, but not NETLOGON. I can't seem to find any errors on either server, as well, to indicate what's going on. On the Windows Server 2022 I'm seeing Warning 5014, Errors 5002, and 4612 about 15 seconds later, but then it appears to ...


Shawn Lemay asked 05/10/2023 14:22
Martyn Hudson

Server 2022 Essentials & Windows 11 Ent - VLSC

Guys 2 questions.  We still can't see Windows 11 Enterprise in the VLSC. Open Value Agreement, SA included. Can only see Windows 10 and below. Has it been released yet in the VLSC?? Where is Server 2022 Essentials? Can only see Server 2022 Standard. No other derivatives. Can see 2019 and 2016 Essentials. Am told Essentials is now basically a special key which is used to activate standard media??? Either way, nothing on the VLSC.  Confused! Thanks. 


Martyn Hudson asked 10/30/2021 23:03
Michael Gibbs

SBS2011 to Server 2022

I have an SBS2011 server that is still providing email, file shares and RWW. The project is to get the email into the Exchange Online and migrate the PDC to a Server 2022 VM with a Server 2022 member server for LOB applications. Workstations are still Windows 7. I am not so concerned about the email migration and will likely use a third party tool that will also handle the Outlook profiles on the desktops.  The SBS2011 AD domain has an existing member server running LOB applications. My intention is to migrate the 2008r2 PDC to server 2022 Will the ...


Michael Gibbs asked 02/22/2023 19:31
Daniel Solomon

Windows Server 2016 Essentials - HELP! Domain wizard not available and remote access not set up correctly

Hi Guys, Was looking at some of your forums and nothing is exactly the same issue i have so wanted to reach out and see if anyone could help me with these issues im having. Remote access has been working well but i want to start using the VPN part of it now and since then ive reached a dead end.  These are the 2 errors im getting when i try and re-new my SSL cert and repair the installation. See images attached Would someone be able to give me some pointers as to how i ...


Daniel Solomon asked 01/31/2023 20:04
Paul Kopp

MS Essentials 2012 R2 Migration to MS Server 2022 Standard

The available guide goes to MS Server 2019 Standard. Does anyone know if I can use that guide to move directly to Server 2022 Standard? Thanks, Paul


Paul Kopp asked 03/31/2023 13:23
Ian Wilson

DFS Replication 4012 Tutorial - Multiple DCs?

Hi,  I've not yet experienced the issue described in the DFS Replication 4012 Tutorial as my SBS has not been offline for 6 months however I like to plan ahead!  The guide is very clear that it is for a single DC environment, is this because this issue will not affect a multi DC environment or is the fix more complex? Thank you Ian


Ian Wilson asked 04/06/2023 09:19
Shawn Lemay

Password Change Notification Service received an RPC exception attempting to deliver a notification - after upgrading from Windows Server 2016 Essentials

Completed a Windows Server 2016 Essentials to Windows Server 2019 Essentials upgrade following the migration guide. After it's completed, I'm noticing a large number of errors, from PCNSSVC (Error 6025): Password Change Notification Service received an RPC exception attempting to deliver a notification.  The password change notification target could not be contacted. User Action: The target server may not be running. Verify that the target server is running. Additional Details:   Thread ID: 84  Tracking ID: 30d28c96-f322-478e-bdd9-fe4c13cea45f  User GUID: 71336784-ddec-42cb-ad42-5c4b834c56d0  User: [Domain]\QBDataServiceUser28  Target: ESSENTIALS_PWD_SYNC_W2K16E  Delivery Attempts: 2807  Queued Notifications: 2  0x000006D9 - ...


Shawn Lemay asked 04/21/2023 20:05
Ian Wilson

Exchange 2019 Step 12 - Move Exchange System Mailboxes - Downtime?

Hi,  I am in the process of migrating from Exchange 2016 -> 2019 following a successful move from 2010. Will moving the system mailboxes cause any downtime or can I crack on during the working day? Thanks Ian


Ian Wilson asked 03/27/2023 14:32
Ian Wilson

At what point are clients aware of Exchange 2019 during the migration?

I'm working towards moving from Exchange 2016 to 2019. I am currently setting up the server, I still have a couple of users running Outlook 2010 who require upgrading, this is due to happen next week, however at what point of the Exchange 2019 setup will it cause of an issue with any unsupported clients? Basically, if I install Exchange 2019 on my server (Step 7) will my Outlook clients pick this up immediately or will it only be an issue when I get further down the process and set URLs and the SCP? Thanks ...


Ian Wilson asked 03/17/2023 13:20
John Doe

Computer has reduced context menu in device tab, marked disabled in deviceslist.xml

WSE2016 14393.5291, Clients Windows 10 21H2, 'skipped domain' All my 5 PCs have now a reduced context menu in the devices tab in Dashboard. They're displayed correctly, shown 'online' when switched on, status is OK, automatic backup works (but manual has to be started from the machine itself) but context menu and tasks menu to the right is reduced to 'view computer properties. 'remove computer' and 'restore files or folders...' (see pic) Seems to be related to C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Server\Data\devicesinfo.xml where all machines are marked 'disabled' instead of 'active' (see pic) C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Server\Data\activealerts.xml does contain old ...


John Doe asked 10/06/2022 05:04
John Nork

Windows Update Failing Repeatedly on Two WSE 2012 R2 servers. Problem is with 2023-01 Security Monthly Quality Rollup ro4 Windows Server 2012 R2.

Hello, We have two servers in separate locations that run Windows Server Essentials 2012 R2 for their operating system. We have applied many fully working, trouble-free Windows updates to these servers over the years (WSE 2012 R2).  However, now both of them fail when trying to process the "2023-01 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Server 2012 R2 for x64-based systems (KB5022352)." ​We have attempted to install the problem update file multiple times, but in every case it is flagged in Update History with a status of "failed."  Also, when this update begins to run ...


John Nork asked 02/02/2023 21:16
Andy Vabulas

Need to restore Corrupted Windows Server 2016 Essentials files and have no backup!

I just installed Windows Server 2016 Essentials to replace my Windows Server 2012 R2. I know this is a no longer supported product by Microsoft, but I use this server to back-up my home computers.   After the installation and applying updates, I began to get an error in my Health Monitor -  Computer monitoring error Occurrences ServerName 2/22/2023 4:54 PM                   **ServerName substituted for my Server's real name ** Details Can only partially assess the health of this computer. The failing components are: ...


Andy Vabulas asked 02/22/2023 22:36
Greg Brown

Windows 11 Pro as clients to Windows Server Essentials 2016?

Any potential issues with upgrading Windows 8.1 Pro client PCs to Windows 11 Pro on a Windows Server Essentials 2016 network?   Thank you, Greg


Greg Brown asked 02/27/2023 20:07
Ken Sheppard

Dcdiag Errors with DNS Tests

I'm in the process of retiring an old SBS 2011 server that currently hosts all fsmo roles.  I do have an additional DC/GC running Server 2016 that will become my only DC until I add an additional DC/GC running Server 2019 or newer.  Prior to performing the tasks to decommissioning the legacy SBS 2011 server, I've run several dcdiag tests to make sure AD, DNS and replication are all fine.  The SBS 2011 server is sending DNS errors when I run DCDIAG /test:DNS /DNSALL /e /v from an elevated cmd prompt.  The other server completes the dcdiag command without errors, ...


Ken Sheppard asked 02/16/2023 20:52
Kent Autrand

2016 Essentials Backup Setup Issue

Setup new server with 2016 Essentials.  Everything working great except Local Server Backup.  When I try to setup Backup for the Server the Setup Loading Data window opens and just keeps running.  I have let it run for over an hour and it just keeps showing Loading Data.  When I try and cancel the Loading Data window it greys out but won't close.  I have to use Task Manager to close.


Kent Autrand asked 01/09/2023 18:26
Peter O'Karma

Server 2012 Essentials Disable Folder Redirection

I am migrating from Server Essentials 2012 to Server 2019. I do not wish to move redirected folders to Server 2019. How do I go about disabling folder redirection for each computer and then reverting back to storing the redirected folders (Desktop, documents, etc.) back to each local machine?


Peter O'Karma asked 02/14/2023 15:18
bahaa habhab

How Can I use 2 Public IP on Exchange Server

how can I use 2 public ip from deferent company  on exchange server with one domain like when the first one stop the second one will work automatically ? 


bahaa habhab asked 02/02/2023 09:11
Rodolfo Terron

Site-to-Site VPN name resolution

Hello Mariette. I hope you’re doing well. Question- I purchased two timeslots and I need help with another issue. I’m unclear on whether I used up both my “time slots” or just one with our last call in December (see below). I have the following issue I need to resolve. I have a site-to-site VPN connection via a SonicWALL router. The connection is active, however I can only browse by IP- not by name. I have confirmed with SonicWALL support that my SonicWALLs are not blocking NetBIOS traffic. Please let me know if I need ...


Rodolfo Terron asked 01/27/2023 21:31
John Davis

Backup Cleanup Client Backups in Windows Server Essentials 2016 keeps running

Friday morning I ran Backup Cleanup in Windows Server Essentials 2016 manually from "Task Scheduler" (TS) it completed in 12 minutes according from the "History" tab & .log on the "C" drive. But the task in the status column of TS keeps saying running. After 12 hours I clicked the "End" button in the TS side panel. I am now wondering if this is a bug or if the Backup Cleanup was actually still running or doing something important.    


John Davis asked 12/25/2022 17:09
Hemant Gullia

Migration from sbs 2011 to 2019

we are in process of migrating from sbs 2011 to server 2019. we have already installed server 2019 and had joined the domain, now going through the migration guide we have removed the sbs client agent from the server, does the server 2019 required to disjoin from the domain and rejoin or we can proceed with the guide steps normal to install the DNS and other components? we also have a secondary domain server running on server 2016 in our network environment.


Hemant Gullia asked 01/20/2023 04:49
Justin Huntington

Is there a migration for exchange 2013 to office 365?

Looking for a migration tutorial, but dont seem to find anything with regards to Exchange 13 to Office 365?


Justin Huntington asked 01/18/2023 17:08
Helio Perlman

Data deduplication

Hi,  Happy new year everyone Are data deduplication available on Server Essentials 2016? I don't find how to activate it. Thanks.


Helio Perlman asked 01/04/2023 20:58
Thomas Nelson

Failed Uninstall WindowsFeature

Hello--  We are down to the last couple of migration steps from WSE12 to WSE22. We've hit a roadblock trying to run the Uninstall-WindowsFeature. It errors out on us. This is after a successful ADDS DEmo. The new server has all the new roles and is functioning correctly. We are looking for insight on getting this Uninstall-WindowsFeature to pass or an alternative to this step. Thanks!


Thomas Nelson asked 01/02/2023 02:41
Chris Wolf

How to secure Remote Web Access

Hi, I currently am running Windows Essentials 2016 with the built in VPN and remote web access feature. My insurance company is saying I don't meet compliance because port 443 is open to the public. How do I make this port or feature secure? I can close the port but then remote access won't work. I have tired creating a rule in Windows Firewall to only allow certain IP addresses but that doesn't seem to work. When I add a remote IP address to allow, it allows all to access again.  Any ideas? Thank you.


Chris Wolf asked 01/09/2023 17:44
Thomas Nelson

DCDIAG DNS TEST RREG FAILED

Hello--   We are in the middle of a migration from WSE12 to WS22. I'm on step six section 5 of this guide . Before I spin my wheels I'd like to get an extra set of eyes on my issue. As the subject suggests I am getting a failed RREG on the new 22 server. I am also receiving a 'warn' under Basc. I've posted the log file for extra context. Any Additional info or advice would be very welcome. I am happy to supply more info if necessary.  I look forward to hearing ...


Thomas Nelson asked 12/30/2022 08:09
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