SharePoint Errors and Resolutions
Following are some of the errors that I encountered and resolutions:
SharePoint, FIPS Compliant and Local Security User Rights Assignment Settings
If you have an environment where all Windows servers are hardened to meet government standard then you might have little luck in installing SharePoint without getting waiver. As per requirements…
SharePoint 2016: User Rights Assignments and Permissions
Installing SharePoint 2016 in a closed environment. Security controls are implemented using the GPO and it is very restrictive.Testing the installation before I implement on the production. Every steps of…
Guide to exclude single user or computer to exclude from the Group Policy
SP does not bode well with DOD FIPS compliance. There is no work around except to get a waiver to exclude the SP server from implementing FIPS 140-2. FIPS 140-2…
Exchange 2013 Recovery Procedures
Proper documentation is vital for recovery. Experiences taught me how important it is to test and document it. Also I've come across Exchange or MS Windows admins who have taken…
VMware VCSA Connection Control Operation Failed for disk “ide0:0”
When attaching an .iso from a data store to VCSA appliance CD/DVD, VM become unresponsive for certain period of time. Error: Connection Control Operation Failed for disk "ide0:0" Solution: Make…
KB4054518 – 2017-12 Security Monthly Quality Rollup failed to update on Windows 7 VM
I patch the Windows environment quarterly. I thoroughly test the MS Windows updates before bringing and patching the internet disconnected production environment. As I was testing on my lab vms…
INSTALLING AZURE STACK DEVELOPMENT KIT ON MY LAB – PART III : ADD Windows 2016 Image to ASDK
Connect to Azure Stack by using Remote Desktop Connection Open Remote Desktop Connection and connect to the development kit. For the user name, enter AzureStack\AzureStackAdmin. Use the…
Installing Azure Stack Development Kit on my lab – Part II : Setup PowerShell Module for ASDK
Setup PowerShell Module for Azure Stack Connect to Azure Stack by using Remote Desktop Connection Open Remote Desktop Connection and connect to the development kit. For the user name, enter AzureStack\AzureStackAdmin.…
Creating fully patched Windows 7 SP1 image by Slipstreaming in with Convience Rollup and Quality Rollup
Something botched my Windows 7 VM on my lab while testing the December 2017 updates. 2017-12 Security Monthly Rollup update failed. I tried to troubleshoot for couple of days but…