Troubleshooting a NTPv4 time sync issue

One of mine hardware/software appliance use NTPv4 and I am using a Windows Server 2012R2 with Meinberg NTP installed. Refer to my link how to install the Meinberg NTP Install Guide.I had capture a network packet and will used Wireshark to analysis.The filer to apply is ntp.It will show whether it is a client or …

Quick look on Skype for Business online portal and SfB Windows Powershell module

Having a quick look on how the Skype for Business online Office 365 portal look like.Ensure that the Skype for Business Administrator account had been assignUsers can be search from users panelSkype for Business Online come with Windows PowerShell Module and why use Powershell instead of the SfB online web portal.· One reason for using …

Running the Import-Module PowerShell for the SkypeOnlineConnector module failed

Running the Import-Module PowerShell for the SkypeOnlineConnector module failed.It got to do with Powershell execution policies as Restricted is the default policy.Get-ExecutionPolicy -ListNow, the default policy is Undefined (which mean the same thing as Restricted):There are few execution policy:AllSigned - Scripts can run but must be signed by a trusted publisherRemoteSigned - Scripts can run. …

Connect to Exchange Online PowerShell using multi-factor authentication

There are two ways to install the Exchange Online Services Windows PowerShell module. One of the easiest way if you are just an Exchange Administrator is to use multi-factor authentication.1. Open an Internet Explorer browser then connect https://portal.office.com/2. Sign in with an account with Office 365 Exchange Online Administrator access3. Click Admin in the app …

Install Skype for Business Server in Windows Server 2012R2 Server Code Error: 0xc004000d

When install Skype for Business 2015 Server, Windows 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) is not support. The Skype For Business required Windows Identify Foundation which had some feature such as .NET Framework 4.5 or .NET Framework3.5When trying to install to Windows Identity Foundation through PowerShell command in Windows Server Core (2008-2012/R2), an error will be …

Unable to run Windows Update and keep showing there was a problem checking for updates

A few things that you can do is to 1. Change the DNS to google one .e.g 8.8.8.82. Launch “Internet Explorer” click “Internet Options” on the “Tools” menu. Next click the “Connections” tab, follow by “LAN Settings”. Un-check everything accept “Automatically detect settings”.3. Rename the SoftwareDistribution folder in the Windows Folder and re-run the Windows …

Cannot open Service Control Manager on computer. This operation might require other privileges.

When creating a New Topology and start to define the Front End Pool FQDN especially if you are using deploying Lync 2013 Standard Edition Server. Input the server name with domain name of the Lync Server 2013 will be correct.In the below example, fe01.kewinlab.net is create in the DNS as A Record and is not …

Install Meinberg NTP Server as an alternative

Sometimes in an organization, editing the registry or authoring the service of the Windows OS is not permit hence install a NTP Server would best alternative. This guide will walk you through how to install the Meinberg NTP server and to configure the Windows Firewall rule for the NTP.1. Run the Meinberg installation setup file …

How to Install Certificate Authority on Windows Server 2012 R2

You need to have this role installed to have a Certificate Authority, it can be Domain Controller or Exchange itself. For this demo, it will be install.Launched Server Manager > Manage > Add Roles and Features· Select Next >· Select Role-based or feature-based installation and click Next >· Select a server from the server pool· …