George Markou

12 July

Error: DirSync is configured with options that cannot be automatically upgraded to Azure AD Connect

Written by George Markou

Case: A server which hosts the Microsoft Online Services Directory Synchronization tool for replicating the on-prem AD to Microsoft Cloud Services (Azure, O365). You plan the upgrade to AAD Connect and during the upgrade process, you stumble upon the following...

AADConnect, ActiveDirectory, Azure, DirSync Azure Leave a Comment

02 July

How to: Create a bandwidth throttling schedule for Azure File Sync

Written by George Markou

Hi ppl! Nowadays more and more people are starting to use Azure File Sync Service, most probably for testing and POC purposes because the product is still in public preview. One of the most common challenges that you have...

Azure, Azure File Sync, Microsoft, Powershell, Server, Windows Azure, Windows Server Leave a Comment

28 June

What’s the VM Configuration Version in Windows Server Hyper-v 2019?

Written by George Markou

What’s the VM Configuration Version in Windows Server Hyper-v 2019? Answer: The version is 8.3 The same version if you have already noticed, is being used in Windows Server 1803 and Windows 10 1803. For the time being, the...

Hyper-V, Microsoft, Server, Virtualization, Windows Hyper-V, Windows Server Leave a Comment

11 June

Refresh 2 release for Azure File Sync (preview)

Written by George Markou

Just a few days ago, an announcement was made in the Azure Portal regarding the future of Azure File Sync. The announcement states the following: What’s going on? Refresh 2 just released, the final refresh of the service and...

Azure, Azure File Sync, File Server, Server, Windows Azure, Windows Server Leave a Comment

28 May

Get a complete list of Hyper-V Checkpoints associated with Virtual Machines ( One-Liners )

Written by George Markou

Hi everyone! Checkpoints is actually a quite nice feature, helping people everyday overcoming difficult situations. But, often admins get lazy and cocky when it comes to checkpoints housekeeping. So, I have prepared for you the following PowerShell one-liner which it gives you a...

Hyper-V, Microsoft, Virtualization, Windows Hyper-V, Windows Server Leave a Comment

23 May

Get Hyper-V Integration Services Version within a VM using PowerShell ( One-Liners )

Written by George Markou

Hi everyone! In order to find out the Integration Services Version that a Hyper-V VM is using, you must use the following methods: PowerShell ( Host, Host that participates in a Cluster and SCVMM Server ) Graphical Interface of...

Hyper-V, Microsoft, Powershell, Virtualization, Windows Hyper-V, Windows Server Leave a Comment

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