Windows Server 2012 R2 introduced a feature called “Automatic Virtual Machine Activation” (AVMA), and now in Windows Server 2016, this feature has been carried forward. This feature was primarily designed for Web Hosters but found usefulness in internal Hyper-V server for testing lab machines. What is Automatic Virtual Machine Activation (AVMA)? Automatic Virtual Machine Activation is […]
Tag: Windows Server 2012 R2
Working on a server installation I decided to use a simple yet effective power-shell command to join a Windows Server 2012/R2 system to our domain. For the sake of brevity lets just show you. Requirements: Admin access to the computer/server you are joining to the domain along with permissions in the AD domain to join […]
And this happened . . . I was introducing a change the Virtual Switch Manager of my Hyper-V host, where I attempted to give guest machines bridged network access. After making my change I had lost access to the server. On a good note, the server picked up a new address its virtual interface that I created. However I […]
Its that time; and the update(s) have been made public for you to download. I saved you some time and have provided you the direct path to get these. Now you too can enjoy the new features of Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 update 1 Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 Update for x86 (KB2919355) Windows […]
Windows Server 2012 R2 provides a wide range of new and enhanced features and capabilities spanning server virtualization, storage, software-defined networking, server management and automation, web and application platform, access and information protection, virtual desktop infrastructure, and more. Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview now supports two types of activation: Datacenter Product Key: JGXYY-7NMTC-MHKY3-QCC9B-VQRG7 Automatic Virtual […]