Kevin Oppihle's Tech Notes

open command prompt as administrator on server you want to transfer to To transfer roles : c:\Windows\system32> ntdsutil ntdsutil: roles fsmo maintenance: connection server connections: connect to server servername server connections: q fsmo maintenance: transfer “role name” Server 2016 FSMO role names: PDC (Domain) RID Master (Domain) Infrastructure Master (Domain) Schema Master  (Enterprise) Naming Master (Enterprise) To confirm run c:\Windows\system32> netdom /query fsmo

The error you receive is “the attempt at remote directory server to remove”… was unsuccessful If you are performing the task as a domain administrator, have good AD replication and network communications the problem may be that you have the object “protected from accidental deletion” First check the server in ADUC using “Advanced Features” view: Make sure “Protect object from accidental deletion” is unchecked in the Object Tab as shown below: Also check Active Directory Sites and Services and confirm under NTDS settings “Protect object from accidental deletion” is not enabled as shown below: If you find the protection enabled and have since disabled it you can then attempt to reperform the demotion.

When attempting to RDP to another server the following error is displayed: Edit the registry to create the following: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\CredSSP\Parameters\AllowEncryptionOracle  with a Value of “2” Note: you may have to create the CredSSP and below structure. This issue may also go away if all your servers and workstations attempting RDP connectivity are up to date on the same latest windows updates. The solution above is a workaround till all patching is completed. For GPO deployment to multiple systems see article below: Credit: https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/mckittrick/unable-to-rdp-to-virtual-machine-credssp-encryption-oracle-remediation/

Problem: Certain models of Sharp/Ricoh MFPS that were working connected to Office 365 stopped sending email. SMTP tests may pass however when you attempt to scan to email you get a generic network error of CE-00. Solution: Revise the SMTP default reply address to include “<” and “>”  in the address as shown below: Submit and Execute a test. Note: you may be using 25 or 587 as your SMTP port depending on your network configuration. credit:miller

If you have a bootable USB plug it into your system. If it is an ISO mount the ISO in your operating system. Open Powershell as an administrator Run the following command (assuming d: assigned to ISO): Dism /get-wiminfo /wimfile: d :\Sources\boot.wim /index:1 Note: the Deployment Image Servicing and Management Tool output is the version of the OS you are running on NOT the media. The actual media version is listed below under details for image. See highlighted image above. You can then cross-reference those online. Here is a short list of recent versions as of this blog post: If an ISO is mounted to the OS do not forget to eject the ISO. Type “Exit” to close powershell. Credit: Technet

Problem: You download the latest Itunes for Windows executable installer and it fails with error “There is a problem with this Windows installer Package …” You can try running a repair on the existing, uninstalling, reinstalling,… referenced in other blogs including Apples, but you will just be wasting your time. Solution: To use Itunes 12.8 on Windows 10 you will need to install the free “Itunes App” in the Microsoft store instead. As part of the installer, it will uninstall your previous installation and convert it to the new App. Don’t worry the look and feel is about the same but now it is an MS approved application. The next problem you will likely have is your iphone or devices are not recognized after you upgrade. Since it uses Microsoft’s driver updates you will have to run Windows updates for it to update the Iphone driver to the latest release to work with the Windows Itunes App. Note: this may take several update and reboot cycles depending on your update status Why a Micr...

Open https://Portal.Azure.com and log on as administrator Open the VM Settings and edit the Disks as shown below: Note: VM should be shut off during this process Select the Disk and on the right side select the disconnect icon as shown below: Then click Save as shown below: Now we will locate the Disk in resource groups as shown below to edit the disk: Once you open the disk select “Export” as shown below: Select 36000 = 10 hours Copy the link using the icon to the right to download the VHD: The file will download as abcd without an extension. Once it completes you can rename such as “Backup.vhd” You can then mount the drive using a Hyper-V host or other vhd mounting capable OS or software

While professionally I only work on business accounts we all have home computers that need attention, many desperately. Backup and Recovery- Home computer backups are more neglected than that windshield wiper on your car’s rear window. People just don’t think about it and don’t want to pay a huge investment on a computer that “just has a few pictures on it” and “I only use for browsing the internet”. Let’s look at this another way. What if you lost all of your pictures, email and personal documents on that PC. How much stress would that cause you? How many of those pictures are your favorite photo of Gam Gam that passed away, or your kids first day at school, ... While a lot of those memories can be shares on social media or cloud storage such as One Drive many people don’t have another copy. Many online services also limit the amount you can store including cloud backup solutions so read the fine print. I recommend you buy an external USB3 hard drive such as a “ Passport Drive ” and t...

Note: Please see references at the end of this document before starting so you have a thorough understanding of this step by step guide. You need the proper Global Administrator/Import Export permissions: Log onto the 365 portal as a Global Administrator. Open Exchange admin center and edit Organization Management as shown below: Select Roles and + to add “Mailbox Import Export” Click Add at the bottom and “OK” as shown below then “SAVE”: Note: It may take up to 24 hours for that permission change to take effect. Note: Make sure the PST’s are in a path on the local server and all PST filenames are basic for example change “ jim.bob@yourdomain.com -PST .pst” to JBob.pst it will save you time and hassles when you are creating the mappings file later in the instructions. Now download Azure AzCopy at the link below and install it on the system with the files: http://aka.ms/downloadazcopy Here is a link to the details of AzCopy: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/stora...

Problem: You installed Exchange 2016 attributes to your local AD but they don’t sync to 365. Solution: If you added the attributes after you setup Azure AD connect you will have to update it by going back into the Azure AD Connect to review your configuration and update it. Note: you should be using the latest releases to get the best integration and features. If you do not have the latest revision please download and update your Azure AD connect: Open Azure AD Connect and Click configure: Select “Refresh Directory Schema” as shown below: Enter in your credentials and proceed through the steps Once it completes the configuration changes your changes to “exchange” attributes on premise should then synchronize to Azure and Office 365 as shown below:

Open up powershell as an Administrator on the Azure AD Sync PC and run the following command: Start-ADSyncSyncCycle It will take a few minutes to process. You can monitor its status by opening the synchronization services manager: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Azure AD Sync\UIShell\miisclient.exe" If you have not done so already, I would I recommend creating a shortcut on the desktop to the Synchronization services manager and calling it “Azure Sync Manager”  That console is critical to monitoring your cloud synchronization

Sync is working, but are you sure you have the latest Azure AD Connect tool with the greatest features?: Log on as an administrator and open the Admin Center. Click on ADD Connect Status as shown below: If your version is out of date you will see a warning similar to the following: Download and install the latest Azure AD Connect client to get the most out of your Synchronization tools. Note: The Azure AD Connect upgrades are an in place upgrade so should retain your previous version settings, but always verify before re-enabling the sync. Note: This page may take some time to update after you update your client.