Hey folks,
I'm working on a lab assignment where I need to figure out what operating system is running on our university's licensing server, which is part of our domain. I've already checked Active Directory, and it shows that the server is running Windows Server 2019 (build 17763). However, when I submitted that, I got feedback saying I'm 'close' or 'halfway there.'
I'm starting to think the licensing server might be a virtual machine, and perhaps the task is to find out what hypervisor or host operating system it's running on, like Hyper-V or ESXi. Both the licensing server and the DNS server are on the same subnet, but my account is limited; I don't have admin privileges and can't access the hypervisor. The machines I can use are also locked down, so I can only run built-in PowerShell commands and AD queries. I feel like I might be overlooking something important here, and any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks!
1 Answer
It sounds like you're on the right track! When they said you're 'close,' they might be looking for more specific details, like the version of Windows Server rather than just the build. For instance, the version would be 1809, which is the one related to Windows 10.
Also, you might want to double-check if they need to know if it's the Standard or Datacenter edition. You're likely right with the Windows Server 2019 part; maybe they just want you to clarify the version or edition.
You could use a WMI query or PowerShell to get that info directly from the licensing server. That could give you a more definitive answer than relying on what Active Directory reports.