In this article, we will provision a Windows Server 2016 Update Services Downstream server. Typically this is utilized for remote locations, which enables us to manage deployment/distribution of updates from a central location but clients receive updates from a server closest to them.
Windows Server 2016 Update Services Initial Configuration (WSUS 2016)
In this article, we will go over the Windows Server 2016 Update Services initial configuration for WSUS. This is a continuation of the step-by-step WSUS installation guide.
Windows Server 2016 Update Services Installation (WSUS)
In this article, we will show how to install Windows Server 2016 Update Services also known as WSUS. This installation will be utilizing the built-in SQL services, meaning that an external SQL server will not be utilized. Additionally, a data drive (E:) has been created to store downloaded updates. Depending on your needs, an external SQL server or data storage for updates may be more appropriate.
Step-by-Step Fine-Grained Password Policy in Windows 2012 R2
This article provides a step-by-step guide on Fine-Grained Password Policy in Windows 2012 R2. Although Microsoft had introduced this functionality in Windows 2008, the process has been simplified through the graphical interface.
SQL 2012 Express Installation Guide
This is a step by step guide for SQL 2012 Express installation, a basic SQL installation that can be utilized for basic needs or simply as an SQL Express witness server. In our guide, we have utilized SQL Server 2012 Express with Service Pack 1 including SQL Express Management Studio.
SQL 2012 Step-by-Step Installation Guide – Part 1
This is Part 1 of an SQL 2012 step-by-step installation guide that includes the SQL replication functionality. It is a basic guide to get you up and running quickly. The focus of this setup is for usage with Citrix XenDesktop 7 with SQL Replication but the guide applies also for general use.
SQL 2012 Step-by-Step Installation Guide – Part 2
This is Part 2 of the SQL 2012 step-by-step installation guide that includes the SQL replication functionality.
Install .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 2012
This article explains how to install .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 2012. Framework 3.5 is required for certain features of SQL Server 2012 and especially for our needs when we need to install SQL Replication for our XenDeskop 7 database.
Step-by-Step FRS to DFSR Migration Guide for Windows 2008 and 2008 R2
This article is a step-by-step FRS to DFSR migration guide from FRS replication of domain controllers to the newer DFSR replication.