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how to change the Remote Desktop Licensing Mode and Licensing Server

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Issue: You need to change the Licensing Mode on a Remote Desktop Session Host server and specify the Licensing Server. Background: Remote Desktop licensing mode determines the type of Remote Desktop CALs that the Session Host server requests from the Remote Desktop License Server. Note: the licensing mode must match the type of CALs installed on the RD License Server. Solution: Use the Remote Desktop Session Host Configuration tool to set the licensing mode of the Remote Desktop Session Read more [...]

How to import an SSL certificate on Windows 2012 R2 / IIS 8.5

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Issue: You previously exported a .PFX certificate file from Windows Server and would like to import it into Windows 2012 R2 / IIS 8.5. Solution: Import the certificate using the MMC console. 1) Open the mmc console: drag to upper-left to activate the Hot Corner > click Search > type MMC             2) click File > Add/Remove Snap-in... 3) select Certificates 4) select Computer account 5) click certificates > All Tasks > Import... 6) click 'Browse' on the Certificate Read more [...]

how to import an intermediate certificate

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Many third party certificates require an intermediate certificate reside in your certificate store.  These instructions will walk you through the import process.  The examples are for GoDaddy but apply to many other certificate providers. 1) Download the intermediate certificate from your certificate authority (GoDaddy, etc). 2) Open the mmc console (start, run, mmc) 3) click File > Add/Remove Snap-in... 4) select Certificates 5) select Computer account 6) certificates > All Tasks > Read more [...]

get PowerShell version

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Issue: You need to determine the version of Windows PowerShell that you're running Solution: Open PowerShell and run the command "get-host".  Look for the "Version" field to determine your version.  [PS] C:\Windows\system32>get-host Name                         : ConsoleHost Version                      : 2.0 InstanceId                 : e710f9b2-6750-4939-bb6e-c7fa84cc877f UI                                :  System.Management.Automation.Internal.Host.InternalHostUserInterface CurrentCulture Read more [...]

how to get the WinRM version

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Issue: You need to determine your version of WinRM (Windows Remote Management) Solution: Make sure the WinRM service is running and open a command prompt (run-as administrator).  Enter the command "winrm id". “Stack” under “Product Version” tells you your version of WinRM: C:\Users\administrator.FIRM>winrm id IdentifyResponse     ProtocolVersion = https://schemas.dmtf.org/wbem/wsman/1/wsman.xsd     ProductVendor = Microsoft Corporation     ProductVersion = OS: 6.0.6002 Read more [...]