SQL Install Error “SQL Server Browser Service Group Does Not Exist”
Nov17

SQL Install Error “SQL Server Browser Service Group Does Not Exist”

KB ID 0000689  Problem Seen when reinstalling SQL 2008 R2 on a domain controller. Note: as a background the SQL Server was installed previously and then the server was promoted to a domain controller. Then when the attempt to reinstall SQL was carried out this happened: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Setup The following error has occurred. SQL Server Browser service group does not exists. Check for earlier failures in the setup Note:...

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Add a 2012 Domain Controller to a 2008 Domain
Nov17

Add a 2012 Domain Controller to a 2008 Domain

KB ID 0000680  Problem This is considerably less painfull than adding a 2008/2008 R2 domain controller to a 2003 domain was. You dont have to maually prep the schema on the schema master, or run forestprep and domainprep. The wizard does everything for you. Solution 1. Launch server manager from the taskbar > Select Local Server > Manage > Add Roles and Features. 2. Role Based… > Next. 3. Select local server >...

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Deploying a Windows Server 2008 Domain Controller in a Windows 2003 Domain
Nov17

Deploying a Windows Server 2008 Domain Controller in a Windows 2003 Domain

KB ID 0000239 Problem Before you can add a Windows Server 2008 Domain Controller to a Windows Server 2003 Domain you need to carry out some preparation, this can be done during working hours, as the process only has a slight performance hit no one will notice there is work going on. Solution Before you start, have a good look round your existing domain controllers, get the latest service packs and updates installed. Have a good look...

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SCCM Install Error “The site server computer’s machine account does not…”
Nov17

SCCM Install Error “The site server computer’s machine account does not…”

KB ID 0000296  Problem Seen while installing System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Error: Setup cannot complete the specified installation on this computer for the following reasons. The site server computer’s machine account does not have Administrator’s privileges on the SQL server selected for the site database installation. To install a Configuration Manager site, all servers must be in an active directory domain...

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Exchange ActiveSync Not Working for Some Users “Post Migration”
Nov17

Exchange ActiveSync Not Working for Some Users “Post Migration”

KB ID 0000695 Problem Error seen on some users on both Exchange 2007 and 2010, (post migration) form earlier versions of Exchange. When it fails you will also see this error. Event ID 1053 MSExchange ActiveSync Exchange ActiveSync doesn’t have sufficient permissions to create the “CN={User Name},OU=<OU Name>,DC={Domain Name},DC=com” container under Active Directory user “Active Directory operation failed...

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