Category Archives: Server 2012

Use PowerShell to Install Server 2012 roles and features for CM

Posted on February 29, 2016 by ConfigMgrMVP

Using PowerShell to install the Server 2012 roles and features for Configuration Manager is really super easy. Discovered an issue installing several features as the script needed access to the server 2012 source. Open PowerShell as an administrator, modify the … Continue reading →

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TechEd 2014 – MVP Experts Panel

Posted on May 19, 2014 by ConfigMgrMVP

On Monday, May 10 2014, 5 MVPs presented at TechEd. I had the privilege of appearing on stage with Greg Ramsey, Jason Sandys, Johan Arwidmark and Kent Agerlund. Session bio: In this session, Configuration Manager MVPs demonstrate how to take … Continue reading →

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Creating a Linked server from SQL 2005/2008 to SQL 2012

Posted on April 24, 2014 by ConfigMgrMVP

Resolved an interesting issue today, where a client needed to create a linked server from SQL 2005/2008 to SQL 2012. Received the infamous login failed ‘NT AUTHORITY\ANONYMOUS’ error. This typically means that the target SQL Server needs to have a … Continue reading →

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Connecting to SQL Server 2012 on Windows Server 2012

Posted on April 11, 2014 by ConfigMgrMVP

Windows Server 2012 is more secure by default, which is a good thing. However, be sure to enable the windows firewall rule for SQL Server. Otherwise, you get a cryptic connection dialog like this one: Description is outlined here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms175043.aspx

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