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Windows Admin Center - Couldn't configure PowerShell authentication error
We have a lab setup to test migrating VMWare VMs to Hyper-V. Everything was working fine, however today whenever we try and access the settings of a VM we get an error. We're going through Cluster Resources -> Virtual Machines -> VMName -> Settings. The error is: Notification details Error Error Couldn't configure PowerShell authentication 1:25:15 PM Sourcehttps://edutech-hv-2.edutech-rd.local/clustermanager/connections/cluster/edutechrd.edutech-rd.local/tools/virtualmachines/settings/parent/virtualmachineview/server/edutech-hv-2.edutech-rd.local/vmid/981389c7-3880-4794-8897-dc1fe48170fd/vmname/Edutech-RD-DC2/general Type Error Message Unable to configure either CredSSP or local PowerShell options. Error: RemoteException: You cannot call a method on a null-valued expression. Now, the two Hyper-V hosts had been disconnected from the network for quite a while during some network upgrades and were only reconnected to the network this morning, having been disconnected for 56 days. domain health is fine. we're using an admin account. not really sure what the issue is. ThanksNo way to import shared connections WAC 2.6.4
hello, reaching out to to see if I am missing anything with the import-wacconnections change in the powershell module. Previous versions i had everything scripted and running smoothly where I could scrape AD for servers and tags and then import as shared connections for other engineers to use. Now, despite being a gateway admin, if I try and import a CSV via the windows admin center gui, I get an error that only personal connections can be imported. if I use powershell, despite providing the generated access token, I get a 403 error. my issued PKI certificate is good, I am a gateway and server admin, I even corrected the errors in the powershell module regarding $credential vs $credentials that copilot spotted Any advice or pointers to push forward?
ntoskrnl.exe and build version not getting updated after applying KB5078740 on server 2025
I have installed the latest March patch kb5078740 on server 2025 which was upgraded from server 2022. the patch is showing installed but the ntoskrnl.exe and build version is still showing 10.0.26100.4652. Qualys is detecting it as patch not installed based on file version which should be 10.0.21600.32522. Please let me know how to fix this issue.VMWARE ESXi and Winddows VM Licenses
We have one VMware environment with 3 servers each with 2 CPUs, to be properly legal he acquired 6 Windows Server Datacenter Edition licenses, what happens is that when he is trying to activate the VMs that are in Windows Server Standard he gets the error that you see in the image. Licensing was carried out correctly as described in the Windows Server 2025 License Guide, in summary: all CPUs and Cores) in the virtualization cluster were licensed. can anyone advise the right way to use the Datacentre License in ESXi environment? thanks in advanced
Experiences Creating a CA with ML‑DSA Using Microsoft Smart Card Key Storage Provider (ADCS / PQC)
Hi all, I’m exploring the possibility of using post‑quantum cryptography within an Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) environment in the Insider release 29550. Specifically, I’m interested in creating a Certificate Authority (CA) where the CA’s key material is generated and stored using a Microsoft Smart Card Key Storage Provider (KSP) with support for ML‑DSA. This is an option selectable in the "Specify the cryptographic options". Has anyone in the community successfully done the following: Created a CA using ML‑DSA: Micosoft Smart Card KSP as the cryptographic provider? If so, what smart card or hardware token did you use that supports ML‑DSA via the Microsoft Smart Card KSP? (e.g., specific vendor and/or model that exposes ML‑DSA support correctly to Windows) Is it actually possible to create a CA using ML‑DSA as the cryptographic provider? If yes, what are the key steps or gotchas? What changes when ML‑DSA is used as the CA key provider compared to traditional providers like RSA/ECC? Any differences in certificate creation, enrollment, templates, compatibility with clients, etc.? Is there any official documentation for using ML‑DSA or PQC with ADCS? Are there other post‑quantum cryptographic (PQC) options already supported or coming soon in ADCS?Problem in Windows Server 2022
Hello, I need help with the following: I had the video application installed and working on a VPS with Windows Server 2022, and suddenly it stopped working. It won't start, and it doesn't show any errors or events that I can analyze in the viewer. Does anyone have any idea what might be happening? I've already tried many AI recommendations, from uninstalling and reinstalling an older version of the application to uninstalling the latest server update, among other things. I also tried installing it on another VPS, and it shows the same problem.Build 29550 Bare Metal ReFS Boot: Server Roles installation fails with 0xc004000d and/or 0x800f0922
When installing Windows Server Build 29550 on Bare Metal with the OS drive (C:) formatted as ReFS, the installation of core Server Roles (DHCP, Hyper-V, DNS, Windows Server Backup) fails consistently. Error returned by PowerShell (Install-WindowsFeature) and/or Server Manager: 0xc004000d (One or several parent features are disabled). CBS.log shows TiWorker failing with [HRESULT = 0x800f0922 - CBS_E_INSTALLERS_FAILED]. Troubleshooting done: Same ISO on KVM (formatted as NTFS) works perfectly. Same hardware, formatted as ReFS on older Build 29531, worked perfectly. "Leaf" features like Media Foundation install fine, but complex roles fail. sfc /scannow did not find any integrity violation DISM RestoreHealth fails with 0x80004005 Conclusion: There is a CBS / Hard Link regression when reading the Component Store (WinSxS) on a ReFS boot drive in build 29550.Updated Failover Clustering API Documentation
Does anyone know when the Failover Cluster API documentation will be updated? Currently, in learn it only shows Server 2008 and 2012. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/desktop/mscs/failover-cluster-apis-portal The same goes for storage spaces. Is there any updated documentation?Citrix Terminal Server Explorer (network drive) suddenly closes
Windows Explorer sessions on the Citrix terminal server that access a file server (Network Drive) close unexpectedly during file operations. Citrix Terminal Server (Windows 2022) File Server (Windows 2022) Have somebody an Idea? Kind RegardsBookmark the Secure Boot playbook for Windows Server
Secure Boot is a long‑standing security capability that works in conjunction with the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) to confirm that firmware and boot components are trusted before they are allowed to run. Microsoft is updating the Secure Boot certificates originally issued in 2011 to ensure Windows devices continue to verify trusted boot software. These older certificates begin expiring in June 2026. While Windows Server 2025 certified server platforms already include the 2023 certificates in firmware. For servers that do not, you will need to manually update the certificates. Unlike Windows PCs, which may receive the 2023 Secure Boot certificates through Controlled Feature Rollout (CFR) as part of the monthly update process, Windows Server requires manual action. Luckily, there is a step=by-step guide to help! With the Secure Boot Playbook for Windows Server, you'll find information on the tools and options available to help you update Secure Boot certificates on Windows Server. Check it out today!CrowdStrike Secure Boot Lifecycle Management Content Pack
CrowdStrike has recently released the Secure Boot Lifecycle Management Content Pack. This new feature helps Falcon for IT module users manage Windows Secure Boot certificate updates ahead of these certificates’ expiration beginning in late June 2026. The dashboard provides an at‑a‑glance view of Secure Boot–enabled devices, showing which systems are already compliant with the updated 2023 Secure Boot certificate, which are in progress, and which are blocked or require opt‑in to a managed rollout. It also highlights certificate update failures that may require investigation. In addition, overall readiness is summarized through a compliance gauge, while a 30‑day trend shows how pass and fail counts change as remediation progresses. Filters by operating system, server edition, hostname, and update status help administrators quickly identify devices that need action to help ensure systems remain secure after the certificates expire. The feature also provides management options to opt devices into Microsoft's managed rollout for gradual, tested deployment, and to block updates on hardware with known compatibility issues to prevent boot failures. Note that this feature is available as part of CrowdStrike's Falcon for IT module. CrowdStrike Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) customers who are not licensed for this module can enable a free trial from the CrowdStrike Store. To learn more about this feature, please see the content pack tutorial video.
PS script for moving clustered VMs to another node
Windows Server 2022, Hyper-V, Failover cluster We have a Hyper-V cluster where the hosts reboot once a month. If the host being rebooted has any number of VMs running on it the reboot can take hours. I've proven this by manually moving VM roles off of the host prior to reboot and the host reboots in less than an hour, usually around 15 minutes. Does anyone know of a powershell script that will detect clustered VMs running on the host and move them to another host within the cluster? I'd rather not reinvent this if someone's already done it.The file Microsoft_Server_InsiderPreview_LangPack_FOD_29531.iso is missing language packs.
Is it difficult to put these language packs in Microsoft_Server_InsiderPreview_LangPack_FOD_29531.iso? WinRe.wim PackageName PackageState ReleaseType InstallTime WinPE-DismCmdlets-Package~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.29531.1000 Installed FeaturePack 2/7/2026 15:07 WinPE-DismCmdlets-Package~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~en-US~10.0.29531.1000 Installed LanguagePack 2/7/2026 15:07 WinPE-PlatformId-Package~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.29531.1000 Installed FeaturePack 2/7/2026 15:06 WinPE-PlatformId-Package~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~en-US~10.0.29531.1000 Installed LanguagePack 2/7/2026 15:06 WinPE-PowerShell-Package~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.29531.1000 Installed FeaturePack 2/7/2026 15:07 WinPE-PowerShell-Package~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~en-US~10.0.29531.1000 Installed LanguagePack 2/7/2026 15:07 WinPE-SecureBootCmdlets-Package~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.29531.1000 Installed FeaturePack 2/7/2026 15:07 WinPE-SecureBootCmdlets-Package~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~en-US~10.0.29531.1000 Installed LanguagePack 2/7/2026 15:07 WinPE-UpdateOrchestrator-Package~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.29531.1000 Installed FeaturePack 2/7/2026 15:08 WinPE-UpdateOrchestrator-Package~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~en-US~10.0.29531.1000 Installed LanguagePack 2/7/2026 15:09
Did Microsoft make a mistake? WinServer 2022 Standard and up.
Microsoft removed functionality of Windows Deployment Service. I know their are ways to to get around this but they either are hackjobs or deploying your own windows with PE. as far as i know of writing this. I know I could go linux. they have a simple cd to follow. Or Mac has their own version for macs. but not microsoft. They THREW it away for some stupid reason. Do I really have to do a VM or worse ditch DNS & DHCP?
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