An Unexpected Error Occurred During DPM 2016 Installation ID: 4387 #SysCtr #SCDPM
This is a short blog post about my experience in deploying System Center Data Protection Manager 2016. I am involved currently with several DPM projects on upgrading System Center Data…
Upgrade The VM Configuration Version in Windows Server Hyper-V Cluster with PowerShell? #HyperV
In this article, we will show you how to upgrade the VM configuration version in Windows Server Hyper-V Cluster with PowerShell. Introduction In the previous version of Hyper-V, whenever you…
How to Expand and Resize Storage Spaces Direct CSV Volume? #HyperV #S2D
In this article, we will walk you through how to expand and resize an existing Storage Spaces Direct Clustered Shared Volume(s). Introduction In Windows Server 2016, Microsoft added a new…
How To Add Nano Server to a Domain? #NanoServer #WS2016
Introduction In the previous post, I showed you how to install Windows Nano Server on HPE ProLiant Gen9 servers. When creating a Nano Server image in Windows PowerShell or using…
Passed 70-743 Exam: Upgrading Your Skills to Windows Server 2016 #WS2016 #MCSA
I just passed the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate 70-743 Exam: Upgrading Your Skills to Windows Server 2016 on the first attempt! So I figured I’d share my experience here. I…
New Altaro Webinar: Windows Server 2016 Licensing #WS2016 #HyperV
With the release of Windows Server 2016, Microsoft also introduced a new licensing model to better support today’s changing business requirements. Software licensing can be complex, especially when a new…
How To Install Windows Nano Server 2016 on HPE ProLiant Gen9 Servers? #NanoServer #HPE
Updated 10/01/2017: Adding the following two sections: “Updating Nano Server with HPE Drivers”, “Applying Latest Windows Updates”, and “Adding Nano Server Roles and Features”. Introduction With the release of Windows…
3 Simple Ways to Disable Server Manager at Startup for all Users
You have logged onto Windows Server many times and you find that you only have to wait for Server Manager to finish loading. This becomes annoying that you need to…
It’s Time to Take Off To The MVP Global Summit 2016 #MVP #MVPSummit #MVPbuzz
~MVP on board~ So here I go… I’m off to United States of America, Washington, Seattle, Bellevue/Redmond. I’m travelling to attend the best summit, the MVP Global Summit 2016. I’ll…
How To Create a Reusable Bootable USB Media To Deploy Nano Server on Physical Machine? #NanoServer
Introduction On October 12th, Microsoft released Windows Server 2016 and System Center 2016 for public (GA). With the release of Windows Server 2016, we also get the first version of…
Reduce DPM Storage Consumption by enabling Deduplication on Modern Backup Storage?
In this article, we will share with you how to reduce DPM storage consumption by enabling deduplication on Modern Backup Storage. Updated 29/11/2016: [Script updated to create a simple storage…
Download Script for VHD Evaluation for System Center #SysCtr
Hello folks, On October 12th, Microsoft released the GA version of Windows Server 2016 and System Center 2016. GA is the RTM version of Windows Server 2016 and System Center…