How to identify Microsoft Licensing ( OEM, FPP or VLs ) on pc?
Hi guys.A client of mine asked me how could they identify their Microsoft Licensing types either OEM, FPP or VLs on their computer? For OEM I know we could check it on the Product ID with it stated...
View ArticleCan I disable the alert "the referenced account is currently locked out..."
I posted the following on the answers site but was recommended to post...
View ArticleMigrate SHA-1 Hash Algorithm SSL certificates to SHA-2
HI All,I am hearing the news that SHA-1 certificates will be soon phased out on Chrome and Microsoft platforms. I am Ok with replacing public certificates with SHA-2 certificates.But I see that our...
View ArticlePKCS10 Request flow diagram
I am looking for a detailed workflow diagram that discusses how a PKCS10 request is generated, sent to the CA and returned to the client.I am not looking for a document on how to create a PKCS10...
View ArticleRemoving or changing variables in LDP or AIA paths
Trying to document and do a test install in a test environment. Ive see a few posts that talk about not having the server name in the AIA path and removing the %%1 like this for the offline Root...
View ArticleFirewall ports needed for rpc error in powershell
In my enviroment we use several different DMZ's to host our servers in. This creates a situation where some of the computers in the domains are in different subnets. I am trying to run a script in one...
View ArticleWindows Smart Card logon supported cards?
Can somebody help me with buying a smart card for Windows SC Logon. I don't know what Smart Cards are supported. There are only explanation that needs to supportminidriver or Microsoft CSP. There is no...
View ArticleServers where patches will not install automatically or manually, Live...
Hello, (Bit of a long one but please read)We have 3 servers in same physical location and server OU etc that are exhibiting the exact same behaviors (we have server servers in this location that are...
View ArticleAuto Enroll/Renew Web Server Certs
Q1 .Created my first webserver cert from enterprise CAwas suprised to se that i dont have a choice of "web server" in GPO for auto enroll /renew certs.how can this be done?Q2.i want to give specific...
View ArticleGetting numerous audit failures, ID 4625 in event viewer
Hi all,I have been digging around online and in the servers for some time and have no success tracking down the cause of the error logs below.A few servers I manage have a lot these. Sometimes into the...
View ArticleHow deny HTTPS request on IP and allow only with Domain name?
How can i stop windows server 2008 R2 IIS-7 to response HTTPS request on IP, I want to allowed it only with Domain Name. Example: https://ip - Block https:/domain.com - AllowIts a Dedicated web...
View ArticleCRL does not appear to be working
Hello All Can someone please help me with the following question :)I setup a LAB where by I have a Windows 2003 R2 AD and Windows 2003 R2 Enterprise Root CA (will upgrade the lab the 2012 R2 later),...
View ArticleThe SSL certificate for this service cannot be trusted
We scanned our website acbd.com with Serverscan PCI Compliance and reports show that “The SSL certificate for this service cannot be trusted”. Website is hosted on dedicated server windows 2008 R2 and...
View ArticleCSR submitted for certification returns error ASN1 unexpected end of data....
We implemented multiple Issuing CA's within a 3 tier CA hierarchy; namely Root, Policy & issuing CA's. We get the following error when submitting at one of the Issuing CA's: "ASN1 unexpected end...
View ArticleCES/CEP in Intranet with single forest
In which scenario CES/CEP are preferred over Certificate Request Wizard (or alternatives) for requesting certificates when in Intranet with single forest?I have read article...
View ArticleAdding Custom OID in Certificate Template
Environment : Windows Server 2012 Root CA, 2008 R2 SubCA (One for ECC and One for RSA)How can I add a Custom OID thru CSR, I can add a Custom OID and it value by Requesting new certificate using...
View ArticleDo I need a dedicated server to install hiphop for php?
I am unable to install hiphop on shared host for php. Do I need a dedicated server to install it? Please help.
View ArticleAuto renew an Enterprise CA root certificate
Is it possible to configure auto-renewal of an Enterprise root CA certificate, so the root CA certificate itself auto renews? If there's no built-in mechanism for auto-renewal, can it be done with...
View ArticleAn unexpected error has occurred: The Certification Authority Service has not...
Hi,If I am logged into my WS08 R2 PKI server and connect to my https://pki/certsrv server and try to "Download a CA certificate, certificate chain, or CRL"I get this error message: An unexpected error...
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