Hyper-V VMs crash when any SAN volume is expanded
I'm managing a two-node Windows Server 2022 Hyper-V failover cluster connected to an HPE MSA SAN over iSCSI. We have roughly 40 virtual machines. The VM roles and…
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Hyper-V VMs crash when any SAN volume is expanded
I'm managing a two-node Windows Server 2022 Hyper-V failover cluster connected to an HPE MSA SAN over iSCSI. Around 40 virtual machines use the SAN for storage. We've…
Can't Access Old SMB Share After Upgrading Domain Controllers
I recently upgraded my Domain Controllers from Server 2022 to 2025 and also updated the Domain and Forest Functional Levels to 2025. Now, we've got this old Dell…
What Are Some Good Alternatives for Replacing SuperMicro Storage Servers?
I'm looking to replace two SuperMicro storage servers that currently have over 40 drives, and I need around 400TB of usable storage. While upgrading to newer SuperMicro models…
Why Isn't My Internal CA Certificate Trusted by Browsers?
I'm in the process of transitioning our internal hardware (like switches and routers) from a wildcard certificate to one from our internal ABC.Local CA. Over the years, we've…
What Are the Best Practices for Controlling SANs in Certificates Using Name Constraints?
I'm exploring methods to control which Subject Alternative Names (SANs) can be included in certificate requests. One approach I'm considering is implementing Name Constraints within the Certificate Authority…
Looking for an Easy-to-Manage SAN/NAS Solution
I'm currently juggling multiple IT roles including helpdesk, Windows sysadmin, network admin, and O365 admin, which keeps me pretty busy. Most SAN/NAS solutions seem to be Linux-based, and…
What are the Best Practices for Powering Down and Dismounting Storage?
Hey everyone! I'm in charge of a storage maintenance activity and need some advice on the proper steps to power it down and dismount it before bringing it…
Considering SAN Upgrade Options: Need Advice on Greenlake and Other Brands
Hey everyone! I'm currently planning for Disaster Recovery and looking to upgrade our storage with our SANs. Right now, we have a Nimble HPE SAN that requires a…
How Do I Start Learning About Storage and Backup Systems as a Beginner?
Hi everyone! I'm diving into the world of enterprise storage and backup, but I'm quite new to it all. I'm looking for a comprehensive roadmap that can take…
Should I Stick with SAN or Switch to Direct Storage for My Hyper-V Cluster?
Hey everyone! I'm currently managing a 5-node Hyper-V cluster that connects to a SAN via Fiber Channel. This setup, installed by Dell, has been running for about seven…