Configuring Automatic Updates in Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012 Via Group Policy

Problem: Server gets updates and reboots in the middle of the day. Solution: (h/t Michelle T link) Allow configuration of Automatic Updates in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 Symptoms Assume that Automatic Updates is enabled on a Windows 8 Continue reading Configuring Automatic Updates in Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012 Via Group Policy

Server 2012 refusing RDP connections (no licensing)

Problem: “The remote session was disconnected because there are no Remote Desktop License Servers available to provide a license” Solution: (h/t Lui P c/o http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windowsserver/en-US/797ab295-aa48-4b73-baa9-4eb7a255ea70/server-2012-refusing-rdp-admin-connection-no-licensing) 1. The graphical management tools for RDS Session Host Management are disabled when not operating Continue reading Server 2012 refusing RDP connections (no licensing)