PowerShell DSC Pullserver stops working with SQL database
After updating Windows Server 2025, our DSC Pull Server stopped communicating with its SQL backend database. The issue was not present before the update, and reverting to the previous version of Microsoft.PowerShell.DesiredStateConfiguration.Service.dll immediately restored normal functionality. With the newer DLL version, the service starts successfully and the endpoint remains available, but no connection is established to the SQL Server database. As a result, database initialization does not occur, required tables are not created or updated, and node registration fails. No database sessions are observed on the SQL Server during registration attempts, indicating that the service does not reach the SQL connection phase. We compared the previous working DLL version with the updated version and confirmed that the regression is introduced by the newer DLL. Replacing the updated DLL with the earlier version consistently restores SQL database connectivity and normal Pull Server Operation.
Active Directory Schema Attributes vs Version
Hi all, i'm searching documentations about the attributes used in active directory schema based on its version. My versions range is from "Windows 2008 R2" (v47) to "Windows 2019" (v88). The target of my search is a document/wiki that i can use to check if an attribute exist in my versions range, or, if the usage change in some versions, to prevent exception when a software try to access to it. At the moment, i find only this wiki: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/adschema/attributes-all Here i can find all attributes vs schema version and the related information (data type, name, access, etc), but seems not cover the newer schema versions. For example, if i want to check the attribute "department", i can go to the detailed description: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/adschema/a-department an see the implementation in older versions (typically the newer is windows server 2012). Exist a list that include newer versions (from windows server 2012 r2 to 2019)? Thanks for any info Stefano
Error while running New-VHD cmdlet on Windows Server 2019
Hi, I am trying to create an empty .vhd file using the PowerShell cmdlet New-VHD on Windows Server 2019 virtual machine hosted on Hyper-V. I am seeing the attached error while running the cmdlet: I suspected that it could be related to Hyper-V role on the machine. But, it seems to be all good. Here is the screenshot of what I see on my machine. Strangely I don't see the Hyper-V Services feature on the Windows Server 2019 VM that I am working on. I see Hyper-V Services feature on other VMs on the same Hyper-V for example Windows 10 VM. Any help here will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Yojana
Azure VM Agent Status not ready
I have created a red hat openshift private cluster but the VMS are stuck in the state of "agent status not ready." I have followed these troubleshooting steps: Linux Virtual Machine Agent Status "Not Ready" - Microsoft Community Hub However, all of them seem to point to trying to check and see what is on the VM itself. I am unable to do this because I can't SSH into the machine. Has anyone else ran into this issue and been able to resolve it? I am deploying it via CLI as I was not able to do it via GUI for some reason. This is my script: #az login az account set --name "accountnamehidden" #az provider register -n Microsoft.RedHatOpenShift --wait #az provider register -n Microsoft.Compute --wait #az provider register -n Microsoft.Storage --wait #az provider register -n Microsoft.Authorization --wait $LOCATION= "eastus" # the location of your cluster $RESOURCEGROUP= "sample-rg" # the name of the resource group where you want to create your cluster $CLUSTER= "K8sDev1test" # the name of your cluster $arovnet= "sample-vnet" $mastersubnet = "k8sDev1-master-ue-snet" $workersubnet = "k8sDev1-worker-ue-snet" az aro create --resource-group "samplerg" --vnet-resource-group "sample-vnet-rg" --name $CLUSTER --vnet $arovnet --master-subnet "k8sDev1-master-ue-snet" --worker-subnet "k8sDev1-worker-ue-snet" --apiserver-visibility Private --ingress-visibility Private --fips true --outbound-type UserDefinedRouting --client-id hidden --client-secret hidden
Strict users to use specific software windows server 2022
I have MT5 installed on (C:\Program Files\MetaTrader 5) there are the meta trader 5 terminal64.exe and MetaEditor64.exe applications, mt5 data folder as follow C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Roaming\MetaQuotes\Terminal\ MT4 on (C:\Program Files (x86)\MetaTrader 4) there are applications terminal.exe and metaeditor.exe and data folder as follow C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Roaming\MetaQuotes\Terminal\ I use windows server 2022 and I want to create user accounts each account have access only to MT4 or MT5 and the meta editor and data folder only and each user can use the software MT4 or MT5 based on assigned group, users can use the same software at the same time in their own accounts I need 2 windows powershell scripts 1-create 2 user groups for MT4 and MT5 with the access restrcicted to all windows software and features execpt the MT4 or MT5 and the meta editor, and the data folder and desktop showing these icons/shortcuts and webview2 runtime to installed be allowed because it is needed by meta trader ( user cannot see windows bar cannot use any windows software, and the most important that the MT4 or MT5 software to be always running and start always after windows reboot/restart not when user log on, these software run trading algoeithms and must be working around the clock even if the user is not logged in 2- interactive script that use to create the users
copy sent mail to sent folder
OS is Windows Server 2025. PS version is 5.1.17763.9121 I have been using a PS script for will over a year now to send an e-mail letting me know when a server backup successfully completes, and when it fails. I now have a need for emails sent using PowerShell to also be copied to the sent folder when sent. I've searched all over MS and other powershell support sites, and the best I can find deals with saving items in a shared mailbox folder. I'm not using a shared mailbox. I'm sending the e-mail from a comcast.com e-mail address. Where can I find guidance on doing what I need? For reference if it helps, the last line in my scripts that actually send the e-mail is below. $SMTPClient.Send($SMTPMessage)Azure Key Vault Control Plane API Update: Required Upgrade for Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell Users
Deadline: February 27, 2027 All Azure Key Vault control plane (management) API versions released before 2026-02-01 will stop working on February 27, 2027. This does NOT affect the data plane (getting/setting secrets, keys, and certificates) — only vault and access-control management operations are impacted. TL;DR — What you need to do Upgrade Azure CLI to 2.90.0 or later (run az upgrade). Upgrade Az PowerShell's Az.KeyVault module to 6.7.0 or later, or upgrade the Az package to 16.3.0 or later. Do this before February 27, 2027 to avoid any interruption to vault management operations. No data plane changes are required — reading/writing secrets, keys, and certificates is unaffected. For details, see Prepare for Key Vault API version 2026-02-01 and later. What is changing Current releases of Azure CLI 2.90.0 or later and Az PowerShell 16.3.0 or later (including Az.KeyVault 6.7.0 or later) already use Key Vault control plane API version 2026-02-01. Upgrade to these versions before February 27, 2027; after that date, earlier control plane API versions will no longer be served. Who is affected You are affected if you use either of the following: Azure CLI scripts or automation that call az keyvault management commands (create, update, network-rule, access-policy, etc.). Az PowerShell scripts that use the Az.KeyVault module's management cmdlets (New-AzKeyVault, Set-AzKeyVault, Update-AzKeyVault, etc.). Minimum versions to upgrade to Tool / SDK Minimum version How to upgrade Azure CLI 2.90.0 or later az upgrade Az PowerShell (Az.KeyVault module) Az.KeyVault 6.7.0 or later; or Az 16.3.0 or later Update-Module Az -Force Impact if you take no action What breaks on and after February 27, 2027 if you have not upgraded Key Vault management operations (create/update/delete vault, change network rules, change access policies or RBAC settings, etc.) issued with a pre-2026-02-01 API version will fail. You’ll get the following error message: “Due to an RBAC security default, Key Vault's Resource Manager API versions older than 2026-02-01 will retire on 2027-04-01.” Your vaults are NOT deleted and existing secrets/keys/certificates remain fully accessible via the data plane — only management (control plane) operations are blocked. There is no way to opt out or request an extension once the retirement takes effect on February 27, 2027. How to check your installed versions Check your Azure CLI version Run the following command: az version Check the azure-cli value. If the installed version is earlier than 2.90.0, upgrade Azure CLI before February 27, 2027 by running az upgrade. Check your Az PowerShell version Run the following commands: Get-InstalledModule Az, Az.KeyVault | Select-Object Name, Version If Az.KeyVault is earlier than 6.7.0, or the installed Az package is earlier than 16.3.0, upgrade before February 27, 2027. To upgrade the complete Az package, run: Update-Module Az -Force Alternatively, to update only the Az.KeyVault module to the latest version, run: Update-Module Az.KeyVault -Force Timeline Date Milestone March 2026 Control plane API version 2026-02-01 generally available across public Azure regions, Azure Government, and Azure operated by 21Vianet. Today → February 27, 2027 Preparation window. Upgrade to Azure CLI 2.90.0 or later, Az.KeyVault 6.7.0 or later, or Az 16.3.0 or later before February 27, 2027. February 27, 2027 All control plane API versions released before 2026-02-01 are retired and stop being served. Questions? For any questions about Azure CLI or Azure PowerShell, please submit feedback through GitHub: Azure CLI GitHub issues Azure PowerShell GitHub issues
