Windows Server – Fails Installing .Net 3.5
KB ID 0000924 Problem I needed to add .Net 3.5 to a Windows Server for an application install, but when I added it as a ‘feature’ it failed. Server 2016 The request to add or remove features on the specified server failed. The source files could not be found. Use the “Source” option to specify the location of the files that are required to restore the feature. For more information on specifying a source...
How To Install Exchange 2016 (Greenfield Site) – Part 2
KB ID 0001302 Problem Back in Part-One, we looked at all the things to consider before you start to install Exchange 2016. Now we will start installing software, and getting to a point where we can configure Exchange 2016 and carry out some post deployment. Solution Your forest functional level needs to be at ‘Windows Server 2008’ before you can install Exchange 2016. The server you intend to deploy Exchange on, needs to...
Installing vSphere VI Client on Server 2012 Fails – Error 28173
KB ID 0001139 Problem If you attempt to install the VI client, (in this case on a 2012 R2 Datacenter Server), you may see this error; Error 28173. Setup failed to enable Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Refer to Microsoft KB article 2734782 and 3002547 which may help you resolve the .NET failure. You will need to enable this feature in Windows Server Manager before installing vSphere Client. Solution I’ve had problems with .NET on...
Event ID 1023
KB ID 0000176 Dtd 03/02/10 Problem Event ID 1023 Source : .NET Runtime Description : .net Runtime version 2.0.50727.3603 – Fatal Execution Error (7a09795e) (80131506). Symtoms: 1. As above. seen on .net version 2.0.50727.3603 Note: you version number may be different. 2. Backup Exec Server Service may be stuck / hung in the “starting” state. 3. .net 2 cannot be removed or service packed. Solution 1. Download this, then...
Microsoft SQL – ‘Error While Enabling Windows Feature : NetFx3’
KB ID 0000958 Problem I was installing SQL Server 2012 and suddenly this popped up; The following error has occurred: Error while enabling Windows feature: NetFx3, Error Code: -2146498298, Please try enabling Windows feature: NetFx3 from Windows management tools and then run setup again. For more information on how to enable Windows features, see http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=227143 Solution I’ve been bitten by .Net on...