Analyze SharePoint Logs
We are currently working on a project including the implementation of SharePoint 2013. During the provisioning of the SharePoint search we faced several errors. Luckily log files are created containing […]
Group membership not working and GPO does not apply
Log-ons do not work, permissions do not take effect and group policies can not be applied. The reason could be that the user has memberships in too many Active Directory […]
Work Folders in Windows 7
Microsoft introduced Work Folders with Windows Server 2012 R2. Since a few weeks it is also possbile to use Work Folders in Windows 7.
Windows 2012 start menu via RDP
There is a thing about virtual RDP sessions on a Windows Server 2012 which really bugs me: You can’t easily go to open the start menu with the mouse.(Except you […]
Restart, Logoff and Shutdown tile on the Windows 8 start menu
How to make shutdown, restart and logoff a tile on Windows 8.1 Even if the usability improved from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 you might want a propper program tile […]
Active Directory Sites and Services – Bridge all site links
I reviewed the AD configuration at a customer’s lately and had to deal the option “Bridge all site links”. You can find the option in the Active Directory Sites and […]
OWA Search not working – The action couldn’t be completed
Fix the following OWA search error: “The Action couldn’t be completed. Please try again.” Try to reset the seach index to fix the problem.
Quest Migration Manager QMM – Directory synchronization does not start
A steady bidirectional AD sync with QMM worked for 6 months. Now, the directory synchronization does not start anymore. After a lot of try and error I found a solution […]
VMWare: Expanding ESX farm – which CPU-type suits best?
I am planning to expand a VMWare ESX farm. What are the requirements the new host has to fulfill.
Exchange 2010: Delete mailbox immediately – not the AD user
Can you delete a mailbox immediately without removing the user from the AD? Yes, and you don’t have to wait for Exchange to do it. Read the instructions with PowerShell.
Dynamic AD Groups
Dynamic Entra ID Groups
