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Troubleshooting ‘RPC server unavailable’ 0x800706BA

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Issue: You are getting the error: "The RPC Server is unavailable. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x800706BA)" Cause: This error is likely caused by the RPC ports being blocked between the servers involved in the communication or server process you are trying to complete. Background: RPC is categorized as the X11 protocol and is in the 6001 to 6032 port range.  Commonly 6007 is what is being blocked in this case. Diagnosis: You can test RPC connectivity from the server you are on to another Read more [...]

How to use NTFS and Share Permissions in Windows File Sharing

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Below is what you need to know about Share and NTFS Permissions including a step-by-step example of the most common use case. How NTFS and Share Permissions Work When you right click on a file or folder in a Windows server environment you will notice the "Share" tab and "Security" tab.  The Share tab > Advanced Sharing represents the Share permissions and the "Security" tab represents the NTFS (or referred to as "file permissions"). How Permissions Work in Windows File Sharing (Share and NTFS Read more [...]

how to move remote desktop licenses to new server

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Issue: You need to move the Remote Desktop Licensing from an existing Remote Desktop license server to a new server. Solution: You must deactivate remote desktop licensing on the old server and then move/configure remote desktop licensing on the new server. Document the configuration of your existing license server and your RD Licensing environment, including: The quantity and type (user/device) of Remote Desktop CALs that are installed on the license server. The Remote Desktop Session Read more [...]