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Danne Peterson

Needing to preserve the original SBSe 2011 Server's Name after migrating to WSS 2019

My challenge is to migrate from a old SBSe 2011 server platform used in a heavy AutoCAD (LOB) environment, where most every AutoCAD project has large numbers of embedded UNC server-based file references.   In the past, I used Jeff Middleton's Swing Migration, which used a temporary secondary domain controller to transfer Active Directory from the SBS server and then used a THIRD (final target) server running then then-latest version of Windows Server Standard bearing the original SBSe server's name.    My goal is to migrate the SBSe 2011 SYSTEM (Drive C: with Windows, AD, DNS, Redirected folders, etc.) and ...

Danne Peterson asked 08/05/2021 18:39
User

Questions about Configure Outlook anywhere

I am confused about the powershell commands in the instructions.  I have attached the output from running those commands.   Server names  sbs 2011 = enterprise7 Server 2016 exchange 2016  = yorktowncv5 Running the command Set-OutlookAnywhere   powershell asks for additional parameters. Running Get-ExchangeServer | Where {($_.AdminDisplayVersion -Like "Version 14*") -And ($_.ServerRole -Like "*ClientAccess*")} | Get-ClientAccessServer | Where {$_.OutlookAnywhereEnabled -Eq $True} | ForEach {Set-OutlookAnywhere "$_\RPC (Default Web Site)" -ClientAuthenticationMethod Basic -SSLOffloading $False -ExternalHostName $Exchange2016HostName -IISAuthenticationMethods NTLM, Basic} produces an error. When all is done, it looks like enterprise7 is still the outlook anywhere server.  Bruce ...

User asked 08/05/2021 07:30
Jim Arthur

WSUS does not find computers

We are running windows server 2016 standard. we have three domain servers and about 80-100 computer clients. WSUS is loaded on a box running win server 2016 standard that is NOT a domain controller. It will not find any computers. It does appear to be downloading all of the updates for distribution but has no where to distribute. I have found 3-4 different troubleshooting docs online which I have followed without any results. Per the various steps WSUS is loaded, the WSUS box finds the dns server ok, the clients find dns, the clients ping the WSUS ...

Jim Arthur asked 07/27/2021 13:40
User

Question on pfx certificate in SBS2011 to Exchange 2016 migration

In the SBS2011 to Exchange 2016 migration document,  6. Configure Exchange Server 2016 certificates, a PFX certificate is used in the example.  We use GoDaddy certs and they are delivered in a .CRT format.  Will this work for the Exchange 2016 migration?  If not, how to best generate or convert? Bruce  

User asked 07/30/2021 20:18
Dan Tschippert

Migration SBS 2011 to 2019 on Same Server

I need to migrate from SBS 2011 to Server 2019, but I want to keep the same server (box). The server has the OS on the c: drive and the data files on the e: drive. Exchange was moved to 365 some time ago. SBS is using AADC to sync from SBS to Azure. My goal is to have the current SBS box run 2019 and keep the redirected user files as is on the existing box. The information I see here really doesn't support what I want to do as it seems tailored to move ...

Dan Tschippert asked 07/28/2021 13:16
Mandy Abermanis

Possible folder redirection issue, a single user's files are missing.

After we moved everyone over and demoted the sbs 2011 server, a user mentioned that they were missing all of their desktop and document items. I've gone back to the old server to try and locate the items to no avail. Any help would be appreciated.

Mandy Abermanis asked 07/27/2021 20:19
Tom Moreau

Migrating from Essentials 2012 R2

We use WSE 2012 R2 for our home office.  Server backups are failing and it won't let me alter the backup configuration.  Not sure what is happening.  I can still access the server and it continues to backup my PC's.  I'm at a crossroads.  I love the functionality of WSE 2012 R2.  I need the remote access and I want it to backup my PC's, as well as itself.  I want it to be a domain controller as well as a file server.  However, it seems the latest versions would allow it to be a DC and a ...

Tom Moreau asked 07/25/2021 17:11
David Deitz

Uninstalling the SBS 2011 Client via GPO SBS 2011 -> server 2019 guide chapter 6. Uninstall SBS 2011 Client Agent software

TL/DR: Where are you supposed to put a PS file on the server so that the desktops can run it when it's in a GPO?  And what path do you use in the GPO? In chapter 6, the guide says: 6.6 Go to the desktop of the server. Wrap it up and put in a Powershell script that runs on all clients on your network. Save the Connector.ps1 to your desktop, right-click and choose Copy (we will paste that later) then  6.10 says Paste the Connector.ps1 [into the GPO path of the file to run] ...

David Deitz asked 07/23/2021 17:56
Chad Elofson

SBS 2011 to Windows Server 2019 - Active Directory Migration Failure - Chapter 7 Step 17

Hello, I am on the process of getting the Windows Server 2019 to a Domain Controller and I am getting a failure at step 17.  Where I try to install the Domain Controller services after getting the domain and credentials: Install-ADDSDomainController -NoGlobalCatalog:$false -CreateDnsDelegation:$false -CriticalReplicationOnly:$false -DatabasePath "C:\Windows\NTDS" -DomainName $currentDomain -InstallDns:$true -LogPath "C:\Windows\NTDS" -NoRebootOnCompletion:$true -SysvolPath "C:\Windows\SYSVOL" -credential $cred -Force:$true -Confirm:$false -SafeModeAdministratorPassword (ConvertTo-SecureString 'ADRestoreModePassword_ChangeThis' -AsPlainText -Force)   I made sure to update the ADRestoreModePassword and configured it to the correct password I know.  When I check the logs I got the following towards the end ...

Chad Elofson asked 07/18/2021 22:55
David Hanley

Exchange 2019 stops allowing email on remote devices randomly

Our Exchange 2019 on-prem server has an issue whereby roughly once every week or so (no pattern just random) mobile devices stop syncing email and the only way we have found to fix is to reboot the server which is obviously not a ideal solution. The server is a virtual server running Windows 2019 Exchange with the latest CU10 update and all windows updates on a Windows 2019 Hyper V host. Server specs are as follows: Exchange 2019 (VM): CPU: Intel Xeon Silver 4110 @ 2.1ghz (6 virtual processors) RAM: 60GB Ram (20% use typically) HDD: ...

David Hanley asked 07/20/2021 10:42
Andrew Stefaniuk

SBS2008 to Exchange 2019 and missing AddressBook Policy

Hello  Is it possable I missed a step during the migration steps from SBS 2008 to Exchange 2019? I don’t have an AddressBook Policy in Exchange. Was this covered?   Andrew Stefaniuk

Andrew Stefaniuk asked 07/19/2021 16:06
Justin Tuson

SBS 2011 Standard to Windows Server 2019 - Guide step 7.17

I know this is probably a silly question but can someone clarify what " in the Powershell script change ADRestoreModePassword " means please??  Am I actually going to be running  Ntdsutil as shown in these steps https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/322672/how-to-reset-the-directory-services-restore-mode-administrator-account Sorry for asking, very late and run out of coffee here ;)

Justin Tuson asked 05/14/2019 23:56
Chad Elofson

UNINSTALL SBS 2011 Exchange 2010 - Exchange 2007 Enterprise Anti-Spam Signature

I am going through the article to gracefully remove Exchange 2010: https://server-essentials.com/support/uninstall-exchange-server-2010-from-sbs-2011   I have made it to the last step.  When I run the uninstall command, it keeps asking for the following file: ASEntSig.MSI Which is Exchange 2007 Anti-Spam Enterprise Signatures I found the file, but still doesn't move forward.   Has anyone else run into this? Chad Elofson  

Chad Elofson asked 07/16/2021 02:58
federico mapelli

Problems after last update in the last few days on WSE 2016

I'm seeing a lot of different errors on my WSE 2016 Server after last windows update:  - DFS doesn't work, error "RPC SERVER UNAVAILABle" (translate from Italian) - VPN works only inside my corporate network, from outside it doesn't work. If I try to "repair" from WSE dashboard I get port80 and 443 error (the same error affect use but I solved it some time ago)  - Remote site (remote.mydomain.com/remote) works but when I log in it shows a red X and a message: "impossible to access.. contact your administrator" or something similar - ...

federico mapelli asked 07/15/2021 12:38
David Deitz

Any advice? Trying (and failing) to use the sbsmigration 10% code

There's the 10% off discount code on the top of the store page, but when I add it to the cart, it doesn't give a discount to an SBS 2011 - Office 365 DIY migration package. I tried when not logged in and then created an account and added the code - same result.  It says 'No Discount Found'.  User error? Anyone have success or failure with the code?

David Deitz asked 07/16/2021 15:18
Mandy Abermanis

Attempting to uninstall Exchange 2010 on an SBS 2011 Standard server I'm decommissioning. Running into an LPVersioning issue.

I'm on the final step of uninstalling the exchange server and executing the following command: setup.com /mode:uninstall Which spits out the following error: Welcome to Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Unattended Setup Preparing Exchange Setup The LPVersioning file has an invalid value. Please check the Exchange Log for more information. LOG: [07/14/2021 18:31:02.0669] [0] [ERROR] Setup couldn't find LPVersioning.xml. [07/14/2021 18:31:02.0670] [0] [ERROR] The LPVersioning file has an invalid value. Please check the Exchange Log for more information. [07/14/2021 18:31:02.0676] [0] End of Setup [07/14/2021 18:31:02.0676] [0] ********************************************** I believe uninstalling exchange is ...

Mandy Abermanis asked 07/14/2021 18:39
User

Cant connect Essentials 2016 to M365

good evening everyone  I have 2 existing servers which no longer synchronize with MS365. I then opened a new M365 tenant yesterday and reinstalled an Essentials 2016, which also does not connect to M365. Is that a Microsoft bug? Is there anything new to consider?

User asked 07/09/2021 18:34
Greg Zartman

Windows Server Essentials 2016 + Office 365 Password Sync Broken

Recently, we had a security issue that required a couple user passwords to be reset.  A person went and reset them in the Office 365 portal, which broke password sync on Windows Server Essentials.   I had this happen several years ago with Windows Server Essentials 2012, but I can't remember how I fixed it.  I do know that changing passwords in the Office 365 portal breaks the password sync with the onsite windows server. What is the best way to troubleshoot and fix this?  

Greg Zartman asked 07/05/2021 16:45
Sam Thorpe

"Fixit tool from Microsoft that will set our Hyper-V server and Virtualized DC’s to sync from an internet based time server" link dead

I am  working through  https://server-essentials.com/support/virtualization-of-your-windows-server-2012-r2-essentials-and-set-time-service-on-your-virtualized-domain-controller# This link is dead: http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9729248  Do you have an alternate source for the "Fixit tool"?

Sam Thorpe asked 05/06/2021 17:33
Danne Peterson

Proper Migration Kit for moving SBSe 2011 to Server Standard 2019

I learned the hard way that simple copying of SBSe 2011 client data does not make for a clean system upgrade.  I need to include user's Redirected Folders and Active Directory.  Which of the kits sold here are recommended for migrating Windows Small Business Server Essentials to a new Windows Server Standard 2019? Thank you in advance... Dan the LAN Man

Danne Peterson asked 07/08/2021 16:27
Mark Berry

Rogue computer in Essentials 2016 dashboard

Hi, I've got a computer in the Essentials dashboard that shouldn't be there. Its name is DESKTOP-XXXXXXX where "XXXXXX" looks like a Dell Service Tag, for an OptiPlex 7020. It shows as Offline, Backup status Unknown, no update or security status, no alerts. I don't recall ever connecting a Dell desktop to this server. I can't find any matching computer in Active Directory Users and Computers, DNS, registry, or the file system. I know how to remove a computer from the Essentials dashboard, but before I do that, I'd like to know how it got ...

Mark Berry asked 06/17/2021 17:31
Jeff Bowman

Health Report shows firewall disabled on member server, when it's not

Configuration: SERVER2: WSE 2016 SERVER3: Standard 2019, domain-joined I had a need to turn off the firewall on SERVER3, for some connectivity troubleshooting tasks. As anticipated, SERVER2's Health Report issued its standard error: "Windows Firewall is turned off on the server," referencing SERVER3. But now that the job is done and the firewall is back on, the error persists. I can delete it, but it comes right back. It's the guest who came to dinner but wouldn't leave. How to solve this conundrum? Thanks, Jeff Bowman Fairbanks, Alaska   ...

Jeff Bowman asked 06/26/2021 21:47
Tim Donovan

VPN connection, Anywhere Access and certificates trouble.

I have followed this tutorial to the T for Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials and Windows 10 Pro client. Obviously when you get to the auto-renew scripting portion it is different than the current version of Certify the Web app and cannot finish that portion. https://server-essentials.com/support/get-a-free-lets-encrypt-certificate-anywhere-and-automatically-renew-it But this isn't the main problem I am having. I cannot get the Windows VPN to connect at all after trying everything.  Using the Anywhere Access with all the proper ports opened etc.  I think it's due to certificates. I had all this working for a good ...

Tim Donovan asked 05/23/2021 20:39
User

Essentials 2016 - Problem with Domain Service

Hi  I had a working Windows Server Essentials 2016. I have changed Router and after that VPN and Remote web access do not working.  I have trying repair but I got that error messege,  Domain Service cannot be reached Dynamic DNS cannot be updated What can I do to fix that ;-)  Please help     

User asked 05/16/2021 07:45
Mark O'Loughlin

DNS "WARN" result during DcDiag test in Chapter 1 step 8 of SBS 2011 to Server 2019 migration guide

HI, I'm getting a DNS "WARN" result during DcDiag test in Chapter 1 step 8 of SBS 2011 to Server 2019 migration guide, when I run: dcdiag /test:dns /dnsall /e /v > c:\reports\dcdiag-01.txt Here are the relevant parts of the result file: TEST: Records registration (RReg)                   Network Adapter [00000020] vmxnet3 Ethernet Adapter:                      Matching CNAME record found at DNS server 192.168.1.4:                      bf8407d5-f770-43b1-85eb-10ce3daf5502._msdcs.mcs.local         ...

Mark O'Loughlin asked 03/27/2021 09:49
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