SSRS Error 401.3 Access is denied
So, you’ve been denied! It’s OK. It happens to the best of us. Server Error in ‘/Reports’ Application. Access is…
Downgrading SQL from Enterprise Edition to Standard for ConfigMgr
At a recent client engagement we discovered that Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise edition was installed on the ConfigMgr Primary Site…
When VMware started making physical computers…
Ok, so that’s a bit misleading. The actual issue is that ConfigMgr’s detection routine for some virtual machines is broken. …
PowerShell Create-RandomFiles.ps1
I was recently taking a training course and the lab guide said “create some files in c:\stuff”. Sure, I could…
ConfigMgr Status Message Viewer MFC120u.dll Missing Error
When the ConfigMgr Admin Console version 2012 SP2 (or 2012 R2 SP1) is installed and the ConfigMgr client is not…
ConfigMgr Reporting Services Point with complex SQL
In a new ConfigMgr 2012 R2 SP1 environment the Reporting Services point was proving a bit challenging to install. After…
Error installing Windows ADK
When preparing a new Windows Server 2012 R2 system for a new ConfigMgr 2012 R2 site, I ran into an…
Upgrade Windows 10/8.1/8 Pro to Enterprise edition
The synopsis: Using Windows 10/8.1 Enterprise media, Windows Pro can be upgraded to Enterprise edition while keeping installed apps, personal…