WSUS Install Error on Windows Server
KB ID 0000295 Problem When you try and install WSUS (Windows Update Services 3.0 SP1) onto Windows Server 2008 R2 you see the following error, Error: This program is blocked due to compatibility issues Check online to see if solutions are available from the Microsoft website. If solutions are found, Windows will automatically display a website that lists steps you can take. Program: Windows Server Update Services Publisher: Microsoft...
WSUS Install Error – ‘ The update could not be found. There may be a network connection issue.’
KB ID 0000585 Problem Seen on a “Brand New” Install of Windows Server 2008 R2, while attempting to install the Windows Server Update Service. Windows Server Update Services Installation Failed The update could not be found. There may be a network connection issue. Solution 1. Internet access was fine, though as it was complaining about an update, I did a full Windows update, and left it running while I went for a coffee....
Windows Server 2008 R2 – Configure RADIUS for Cisco ASA 5500 Authentication
KB ID 0000688 Problem Last week I was configuring some 2008 R2 RADIUS authentication, for authenticating remote VPN clients to a Cisco ASA Firewall. I will say that Kerberos Authentication is a LOT easier to configure, so you might want to check that first. Solution Step 1 Configure the ASA for AAA RADIUS Authentication 1. Connect to your ASDM, > Configuration > Remote Access VPN. > AAA Local Users > AAA Server Groups. 2....
Remote Desktop Web Services – No Icons?
KB ID 0000703 Problem Seen on Windows Server 2008 R2, running Remote Desktop Services with web access. After successfully connecting to the web portal, you see no icons for your RemoteApp Programs. Solution This is a known problem. 1. Go to one of your domain controllers > Windows Key+R > dsa.msc {enter} > Active Directory Users and Computers should launch. 2. Locate the “Windows Authorization Access Group” >...
Deploying Exchange 2013
Part Two – Prerequisites for Windows Server 2008 R2 KB ID 0000717 Problem Originally I was just going to write a ‘Prerequisite for Exchange 2013’ article, but the needs of Windows Server 2008 R2 are so much greater than those of Windows Server 2012, I split them up. With that in mind, Id suggest you use Window s server 2012 rather than 2008 R2. (It will be supported for longer). But if you are determined read on....