In Place Upgrade of Window Server
In Place Upgrade KB ID 0001895 Problem An in-place upgrade of a Windows Server, where you update an existing server installation to a newer version without reinstalling from scratch, can be a powerful way to bring older infrastructure up to date without the lengthy process of rebuilding a system and restoring data. The allure of this method lies in its simplicity and time efficiency; theoretically, you can go from, say, Windows...
Remote Desktop Services: RDS Sizing Calculations
KB ID 0001753 Problem This is a horrible subject to find any decent information on. Microsoft are typically ‘vague’ and most people are stuck with using trial and error, or massively overestimating hardware to be on the safe side. I get asked this occasionally and, just like Microsoft, it’s a question I don’t like to answer! People are reticent to tell you that you need ‘x’ amount of CPU and...
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...
Windows Server 2012 – Deploying SSTP VPNs
KB ID 0000819 Problem SSTP gives you the ability to connect to your corporate network from any location that has an internet connection, and is not filtering https. This port is usually open for normal secure web traffic. Traditional VPN connections require ports and protocols to be open for them to work, which makes a solution that runs over TCP port 443 attractive. Thoughts: While I can see why this is a good idea, Microsoft has...
Windows Server 2012 – Install and Configure an FTP Server
KB ID 0000847 Problem FTP might be an ages old solution for moving files around, but a lot of people swear by it. With Windows Server it’s still supported, even if it is hidden as a ‘role service’. Solution Create a Security Group For Domain FTP Access Note: For a Standalone/Workgroup server see below for setting up users and groups. 1. Launch Server Manager > Tools > Active Directory Administrative Center. 2....