Installing and Configuring RDS in Windows Server 2019

In the first part of this blog post, we will see how to install Remote Desktop Services in WS2019. This blog post will walk you thru steps on how to deploy RDS on a single 2019 Server enabling the use of Remote Desktop Sessions. This blog post will walk you thru steps on how to …

Creating a Security Role in Dynamics 365

In this blog post, we will learn how to create a Security Role in Dynamics 365. Before we start with how to create a Security Role, lets first understand what a Security Role is. Security roles in Microsoft Dynamics 365 are a matrix of privileges and access levels for the various entities.

Microsoft MVP Global Summit 2018 Experience!

The Microsoft 25th Global MVP Summit 2018 just got over last week but the excitement is still fresh and that was just AWESOME ! This exclusive multi-day event was hosted at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington and featured a large catalog of in-depth technical discussions and feedback sessions combined with networking opportunities among fellow MVPs …

[Issue Solved!] Oracle JRE Required Operation Failed in Installing SQL Server 2016 CTP

I was installing SQL Server 2016 CTP on a VM, and on the Feature Rules page of SQL Server setup, I found the following rule failed. Rule “Oracle JRE 7 Update 51 (64-Bit) or higher is required” failed. This computer does not have the Oracle Java SE Runtime Environment Version 7 Update 51 (64-bit) or …

Azure Latency Test with AzureSpeed.com

There’s a cool speed test tool for Azure at http://azurespeed.com which allows you to test network latencies and speed to Azure data centers from different countries and locations.  Along with finding the closest Datacenter near your location, it tests the storage latency to Azure as well as upload and download speeds.  This is a third …

Getting started with Windows 10 as a Service

Starting with Windows 10, version 1607 (Windows 10 Anniversary Update), you can move from Windows 10 Pro to Windows 10 Enterprise more easily than ever before—no keys and no reboots. To get started, there are two options for you to start the subscription, either to get Windows 10 E3 or go for Windows 10 E5. …

Step-By-Step: Creating a Virtual Machine in Azure

Azure Virtual Machines gives you the flexibility of virtualization for a wide range of computing solutions—development and testing, running applications, and extending your datacenter. It’s the freedom of open-source software configured the way you need it. It’s as if it was another rack in your datacenter, giving you the power to deploy an application in …

Upgrading your SQL Server 2014 Evaluation to Full Version

I installed Microsoft SQL Server 2014 a couple of months before on my PC, but now I suddenly found that the evaluation period has expired and a message appears when I try to open SQL Server Management Studio: Evaluation period has expired. For information on how to upgrade your evaluation software please go to http://www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy. …

Interns at MIC Nepal Visit Government Owned Data Center

This month, a 20-member delegation of IT Pro and Developer interns from Microsoft Innovation Center Nepal visited Government Integrated Data Center (GIDC), the government owned only Data Center located inside Singhadurbar in Kathmandu. During the trip, interns were able to learn about major roles & responsibilities of the national data center, about how the data …