Configmgr [ConfigMgr] ConfigMgr Hotfix 2006 Remember the issue where after installing the October 2020 Patch ConfigMgr fails to download Microsoft 365 App files? Great news! Microsoft has released the Configuration Manger 2006 Hotfix Rollup (KB4578605)
Microsoft Office 2019 [ConfigMgr] Deploy Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps using ConfigMgr Recently, I received questions about deploying Microsoft 365 Apps using ConfigMgr, so today we will take a look at how we can deploy Microsoft 365 Apps via ConfigMgr and no you do not have to go through the ODT (Office Deployment Tool) way Navigate to Office 365 Client Management (Software
Configmgr [ConfigMgr] ConfigMgr fails to download Microsoft 365 App files When you try to download Microsoft 365 App manually you get the error "Download of Office 365 file failed, error =" Upon Checking the log file PatchDownloader.log you notice an error Error: Authentication of File failed, error 0x800b004 Based on findings at this point in time. If you have recently
Configmgr [ConfigMgr] Migrating ConfigMgr SQL Server Database Wanting to move your current Database on ConfigMgr to another Server? Let's take a look at how we can do that today. The reason why I am doing this is because made a bad decision about splitting up the SQL DB and Primary Site instead of putting them in a
SQL Server 2016 [SQL Server] Upgrade SQL 2016 to 2019 Want to upgrade your current SQL Server to 2019? Lets take a look at it today. Here is what you need to know before proceeding you can upgrade to SQL 2019 if you are running the following versions Server 2012 (11.x)Server 2014 (12.x)Server 2016 (13.x)
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) [SQL Server] Installing SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) Starting SQL Server 2016, SQL Server Management Studio needs to be installed separately. Today we will go through the steps of installing SSMS Link to download SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) - SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)Learn details about SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and what SMMS can do,
SSRS 2017 [SQL Server] Installing SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Starting SQL Server 2017, SQL Server Reporting Services needs to be installed separately. Today we will go through the steps of installing SSRS Link to download SSRS 2017 - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=55252 SSRS 2019 - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?
Upgrade MECM to 2006 [ConfigMgr] Updating Configmgr to 2006 Version 2006 has been release on 11 Aug 2020. Today we will be going through the steps to upgrade ConfigMgr/SCCM/MECM to 2006. You can refer to the documentation available on Microsoft to see what new with this version - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/configmgr/core/plan-design/
iCloud Just got a brand new computer? Move your files without the need to copy it using a USB Drive, all you need is just a internet connection! So you just got a new computer and the next thing you are most probably thinking about right now is getting your applications installed and moving your files over from your old computer. If you haven't read about a way to have some applications installed automatically, you may want to
Windows ADK [ConfigMgr] Update Windows ADK on ConfigMgr Did you know, as you update ConfigMgr to the latest version, you would also need to keep your ADK version updated? Here is the support matrix for it. Note: this is accurate at the time of writing. For an updated information you can visit Microsoft site at https://docs.microsoft.
Backup to Cloud Backing up files are a hassle but you cannot afford to lose your files? Here's an easy solution. Sync them to your cloud storage account! Most of us own a account for Cloud Storage Account like iCloud, OneDrive and Google Drive. Heres a guide on how you can backup your files automatically
Ninite Got a new computer and need to download and install multiple applications? This will help you save time! Meet Ninite! The software to help you download and install multiple programs at once! Current available software that can be downloaded and installed by Ninite as of writing The software list is updated once in awhile so check the site for and updated list Let's go through the steps on
SCCM [ConfigMgr] Deploying Windows 10 2004 Update using Windows 10 Servicing on MECM/SCCM/Configmgr Windows 10, Version 2004 has been released on 28/05/2020 and is ready for deployment. Today we will go through the process of deploying Windows 10 2004 Feature Update using Windows 10 Servicing on Configmgr
Linux Installing WordPress on Linux Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS with NGINX and Let's Encrypt SSL Today we will be taking a look at how we can install WordPress on the latest Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS. This guide will also work on Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS. Here is a quick summary of what we will complete by the end of the article 1) Connecting
Linux [Linux] Installing Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS Canonical, the developers of Ubuntu has recently release their latest version of their Ubuntu Server LTS which is 20.04. Today we are going to take a look at how to perform the installation on a VM. This can also be used for installing on a physical computer if required.
Windows Tips and Tricks that will help you work on Windows Faster During the Covid19 Period, many of us are working from home. I have decided to come up with a series of tips and tricks that I use daily or often that could shave off a few seconds to getting something done. This is the first of a few articles that
SCCM [ConfigMgr] Pre-download updated setup files for offline installations Every time you install ConfigMgr, the setup files would connect to the internet to get update files for the setup however, internet connections may not be possible for some situation. So here is a guide to pre-download the update files for the setup on a system with an internet connection.
Windows 10 1903 [Windows] SMBv3 Vulnerability are you affected and how to update Are you running Windows 10 1903, 1909 and Windows Server Core Build 1903 and 1909? Not sure what you are running on? Not a problem! This article will guide you through what you need to check and what to do if you are affected by it.
Windows 7 [Windows] Upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 for Free On 14 January 2020, Microsoft will officially stop supporting Windows 7 Operating System, which means that there will no longer be any bug-fixes, security patches or new features released to Windows 7. Here's how to upgrade to Windows 10 for Free!
MECM [ConfigMgr] In-place Upgrade Windows 7 Computers to Windows 10 using Task Sequence With Windows 7 support ending on 14 January 2020, have you upgrade your Windows 7 Clients to Windows 10 yet?
SCCM [ConfigMgr] Deploying Windows 10 1909 Update using Windows 10 Servicing on SCCM As of 12 November 2019, Microsoft has release Windows 10 1909 update. So in the article today I will be showing you how to deploy the Windows 10 1909 Update using SCCM.
SCCM [ConfigMgr] Reclaiming Downloaded Software Update files You may have noticed something worrying. Like the drive that is storing all of the contents in SCCM is slowly growing every month with no signs of it going down. Not sure what to do to reduce the used space? Here's a guide on how to do a clean up
Firewall How do you test if a firewall port is open if there are no services listening on the port? What about UDP Ports? This came as a question from one of my friend. In order to confirm that a firewall port is open after a change request is completed but there is no active services on the target server listening on that port to confirm if its opened and what about the UDP
SCVMM [SCVMM] Upgrading SCVMM to 2019 Microsoft has recently released System Center 2019. With that I finally upgraded my lab to Windows Server 2019. However I am still running System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2016 which means that the new Operating Systems are not supported. So today I will be upgrading SCVMM from 2016 to 2019
Active Directory [Active Directory] Upgrading your first Domain Controller to Windows Server 2019 When you try to perform an upgrade on your first Domain Controller to 2019, you will receive the error Upon checking the logs. You see the following error <Message Text="Active Directory on this domain controller does not contain Windows Server 2019 ADPREP /FORESTPREP updates. See https://go.microsoft.
