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Installing SSL Certificate on Windows Server using Internet Information Services (IIS)

First when applying / assigning your SSL Certificate on your Domain, a POP-UP window will appear and asks you to Download the Private Key. It’s Very important to Download the Private Key, otherwise, you need to reissue the SSL Certificate in order to Download new Private Key. Second step is, to Create and Download *.PFX…

Windows Server Backups using HiDrive Pro

In this guide we will configure the Synchronization and Device Backup features of HiDrive Pro in Windows. Synchronization will ensure that an identical copy of your folder and files are saved across your devices. Device Backup will create daily backups of your specified folders in Windows. Synchronization: This option is configured on the initial installation…

Setting up an HTTP/HTTPS redirect in IIS

Once the SSL certificate is installed, your site still remains accessible via a regular insecure HTTP connection. To connect securely, visitors must specify the https:// prefix manually when entering your site’s address in their browsers. Below are steps to setup HTTPS redirect in IIS: Download and install the “URL Rewrite” module. Open the “IIS Manager”…

The remote computer requires Network Level Authentication

The remote computer requires Network Level Authentication, which your computer does not support. For assistance, contact your system administrator or technical support. Or this can also happen: The remote computer that you are trying to connect to requires Network Level Authentication but your Windows domain controller cannot be contacted to perform NLA. If you are…

Installing .NET Framework 3.5

If during normal installation of .NET 3.5 an error is shown stating that the ISO or DVD is required follow the steps below to workaround this to get .NET 3.5 installed: 1.) Start the Local Group Policy Editor or Group Policy Management Console.2.) Expand Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates, and then select System.3.) Open the…

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP): An Internal error has occurred

RDP gives the message Internal Error has occurred when attempting to connect to 1 server (2012 R2) from any Windows computer in the network. Step I: On the server in question go to C:\Program Data\Microsoft\Crypto\RSA Step II: Rename the MachineKeys folder in that directory. Step III: Restart the Remote Desktop Services and Remote Desktop Configuration…