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Introduction After upgrading a Windows Server operating system, SQL Server administrators may encounter a situation where existing SQL Server logins appear to have disappeared from SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). A typical symptom is: This article explains how to recover SQL Server administrative access and restore visibility of existing logins without rebuilding SQL Server or … Read more
Overview During the investigation of SCCM Run Script execution failure, it was observed that the script deployment remained stuck at “Creating Client Jobs” in the SCCM Console and the PowerShell script did not reach the client endpoints. After troubleshooting, the below were identified as the most probable causes for this issue: Symptoms Observed Possible Cause … Read more
Use of DCPROMO is still the proper way to remove a DC server in an Active Directory infrastructure. Certain situations, such as server crash or failure of the DCPROMO option, require manual removal of the DC from the system by cleaning up the server’s metadata. The following detailed steps will help you accomplish this: Step … Read more
Overview In Microsoft SCCM (ConfigMgr), administrators may encounter situations where client heartbeat status appears outdated or incorrect in the console, even though the devices are actively communicating with the Management Point. A quick and effective workaround in such cases is executing the SQL stored procedure: This article explains when and why to use this command, … Read more
Deploying the Claude Desktop application across enterprise devices can be achieved using Microsoft Intune with the Win32 app packaging method. This guide walks through the complete process—from downloading the installer to assigning the application to devices. 1. Download the Claude Desktop Installer Download the Claude Desktop installer from the official website: Example:C:\IntuneApps\Claude\ 2. Download the … Read more
Overview Integrating an Ubuntu server with Microsoft Active Directory (AD) enables centralized authentication and access control using domain credentials. While SSSD is commonly used, some enterprise environments prefer Winbind due to compatibility requirements, legacy setups, or advanced Samba integrations. This guide explains how to join an Ubuntu server to an AD domain using realmd + … Read more
Overview In Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr / SCCM), administrators may encounter a scenario where the Cloud Management Gateway (CMG) remains stuck in the “Deleting” state even after all related Azure resources and console components have been removed. Symptoms You may observe the following: Primary Root Cause Service Connection Point role not installed, removed, or … Read more
Lingering objects in Active Directory can disrupt replication and introduce directory inconsistencies. Microsoft provides a graphical utility called the Lingering Object Liquidator (LoL) that simplifies detection and removal without relying solely on command-line tools. This guide outlines a structured troubleshooting approach and safe use of the LoL GUI tool. Understanding Lingering Objects Lingering objects occur … Read more
Repadmin is a command-line utility used to diagnose and manage Active Directory replication. It allows administrators to view topology, monitor health, force synchronization, and troubleshoot complex directory issues. It is installed with: Run from an elevated command prompt. Displays the master command list and syntax help. Command Categories 1️⃣ Forest & Domain Overview Replication Summary … Read more
If your Windows Server 2019 RDS hosts suddenly experience broken Start Menus, unresponsive modern apps, or AppX registration failures, the root cause may be something that usually goes unnoticed: notification registry bloat. This issue is especially common on heavily used RDS servers where many users log in and out daily. Over time, Windows accumulates thousands … Read more
Many users experience an issue where the Microsoft Teams Meeting Add-in for Outlook becomes disabled. This prevents them from scheduling Teams meetings directly from Outlook, causing frustration and workflow interruptions. This problem usually happens when Outlook detects performance issues and places the Teams add-in under Disabled or Slow COM Add-ins. Fortunately, you can re-enable it … Read more
Maintaining your WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially if the SUSDB is cluttered with old or unnecessary updates, or the Content folder has become bloated due to accidental settings changes. At times like these, starting fresh with a clean database and content repository can be the most efficient solution. Here’s your … Read more
When working with Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), one common pain point is SSL bindings and how ADFS responds to requests via hostname vs. raw IP. Recently, I encountered the following scenario: This caused both the Load Balancer (LB) and ADFS Proxy (WAP) to mark the server as offline. The Root Cause ADFS relies on … Read more
If you want to access your Kali Linux machine remotely using a Windows-style RDP client, you can easily set it up using xrdp. In this guide, we’ll walk through the steps to enable RDP on Kali Linux. Step 1: Update Your System First, update the package list to ensure you are installing the latest version … Read more
Are you unable to enable Mobile Hotspot on your Windows 10 or 11 device? Is the “Sharing” tab showing an error like: “Internet Connection Sharing has been disabled by the network administrator” Don’t worry — this typically happens due to Group Policy or Registry restrictions on your system, especially in managed environments. Follow the steps … Read more
When a user is deleted and then re-created with the same username in Microsoft 365, OneDrive may still reference the old account. This occurs because the new account, despite having the same User Principal Name (UPN), possesses a different unique ID. Consequently, SharePoint and OneDrive might retain references to the outdated ID, leading to access … Read more
Step 1 Create a backup of the whole server. Step 2 Visit this website for the latest OpenSSL ZIP: https://kb.firedaemon.com/support/solutions/articles/4000121705 Step 3 Extract or browse for the x64/bin directory from the ZIP file Step 4 Open another File Explorer and go to C:\XAMPP\APACHE\BIN directory Step 5 Rename the following files: openssl.exe, libcrypto-3-x64dll, libssl-3-x64.dll Step 6 Copy … Read more
Thanks to Maxime Rastello for creating this article. Without data or configuration loss There is a way to manually re-enroll your Windows 10 PC without loosing all the current configuration and apps deployed by Microsoft Intune. This method is not officially supported by Microsoft As you may know, automatic enrollment can be triggered either by … Read more
📘 Log Query Used We ran the following Kusto query in Azure Log Analytics to search for specific access events through Azure Front Door: kustoCopyEditAzureDiagnostics| where Category contains “FrontDoorAccessLog”| where requestUri_s contains “<target-endpoint>”| where originIp_s contains “<origin-ip>”| where clientIp_s contains “<client-ip>”| project originIp_s, clientIp_s, requestUri_s 🧾 Query Breakdown
If you’re managing a large IT environment and want to generate a report that lists all software installed across systems from a specific company — like Microsoft, Adobe, or Google — you’re in the right place. In this guide, you’ll learn how to build a custom SQL query for SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) that … Read more