How to Set Up RDP on a Workgroup Server Without Domain Issues?
Hey everyone! I'm working on configuring RDP for a company where the servers are part of a workgroup instead of a domain. I have two servers set up…
Server 2025
How to Remove Stuck Certificate Authority Components in Server 2025?
I'm having a hard time getting rid of some Certificate Authority components in Server 2025. I have two identical Dell servers running this OS, which host clustered VMs,…
Why do my Server 2025 machines keep rebooting into Safe Mode?
I've been having a strange problem with three of my servers running Server 2025 Standard. For the past couple of months, whenever they reboot after patching, they seem…
How to Mass Delete User Profiles on Windows Server 2025?
I'm looking for a way to bulk delete user profiles on Windows Server 2025. We've previously used DelProf2, but it seems to struggle with the registry path HKLMSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows…
What Hard Drive Setup Should I Use for an Entry-Level File Server?
I'm looking to replace a small server running Windows Server 2019 for a client who wants to stick with Windows Server Standard 2025. They prefer not to go…
What to Consider When Migrating from VMware to Hyper-V?
We're planning to migrate our infrastructure from VMware to Hyper-V in the next few months. Currently, we have no domain controllers for Server 2025 and just one 2025…
Issues with Sysprep on Windows Server 2025
I recently created a new VM template for Windows Server 2025 Datacenter using VMWare. After completing the setup, I ran sysprep, selected OOBE from the options, checked the…
Windows Server 2025 Not Auto-Rebooting After Patching
I have a Windows Server 2025 setup as a Domain Controller and file server for a client. I'm trying to get it to install monthly patches and automatically…
Intermittent Login Issues with Server 2022 and 2025 Domain Controllers
I'm facing a strange problem in a network that has both Server 2022 and Server 2025 as domain controllers. Every now and then, users receive invalid password errors…
Help! My Server 2025 RRAS VPN Service is Stuck on 'Stopping' During Restart
I'm dealing with an annoying issue on my Server 2025 where the Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) gets stuck in a 'stopping' state during restarts. It's causing…
Clients Having Login Issues on Server 2025 DC - Need Help!
I'm having some trouble with our Server 2025 Domain Controller setup. We also have a second Domain Controller running 2022, so we could roll back if necessary. Initially,…
Having Issues Promoting a New 2025 DC in a 2016 Domain
Hey everyone! I'm having a tough time promoting one of my new 2025 domain controllers in my Server 2016 domain. I previously had a 2012 R2 domain with…
Confused About Azure Update Manager and Missing Updates
I've been trying to get a better grasp of Azure Update Manager, but I think I'm just not quite understanding how it works. This year, we moved over…
Kerberos Issues with Server 2025 DCs: Need Help Diagnosing
Hey everyone, I'm encountering some unusual behaviors with Kerberos and encryption types across various customer domains after we introduced Server 2025 Domain Controllers (DCs). We're a Managed Service…
Black Screen on Boot for Server 2025 Guests in Hyper-V
I'm encountering an issue with Server 2025 virtual machines on Hyper-V. We have two customers experiencing the same problem where their VMs fail to boot after delivering updates…
How Can I Log Into Windows Server 2025 Using Entra ID?
I'm currently working in a fully cloud-based environment with no on-premise servers, and all our laptops are Windows devices managed via Intune with Entra ID. However, as we…