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Storage Migration Service fails to start transfer

I am attempting to transfer file shares from a Server 2012 R2 file sharing server to a new Server 2019 server. They are both virtual machines running under VMware. I recently successfully performed this on two other identical systems without issue. I get…

Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
642 questions
asked 2021-11-09T13:41:32.96+00:00
G. Shearer 1 Reputation point
edited an answer 2024-02-06T09:51:40.91+00:00
Net Runner 600 Reputation points
2 answers

storage server 2012 r2 standard convert to server 2012 r2

Hi All, Is it even possible to convert storage server 2012 r2 standard to server 2012 r2 standard? Any advice would be much appreciated.

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,564 questions
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
642 questions
asked 2023-11-29T11:31:37.12+00:00
JMR 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-01-31T19:33:18.3366667+00:00
Net Runner 600 Reputation points
2 answers

Change HDDs in S2D Cluster to all SSDs - Windows Server 2022

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen I need help switching from HDDs to SSDs in a two node S2D cluster. There are currently seven HDDs installed as capacity drives and five SSDs as journals (cache) per node. Now I want to replace the HDDs with SSDs and add the…

Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
642 questions
asked 2023-12-19T11:12:00.57+00:00
Daniel-9361 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-01-31T19:14:42.5533333+00:00
Net Runner 600 Reputation points
2 answers

Can NAS over 256TB be mapped to windows via SMB?

As far as I know, NTFS only allows upto 256TBs per volume. And also when map NAS not the NTFS to windows, the NAS recognized as NTFS. So if the NAS goes over 256 TBs, will there be any problem when using with windows? Or can be asked as 'Is there any…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,516 questions
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,300 questions
Windows Network
Windows Network
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
696 questions
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
642 questions
asked 2023-10-24T03:26:59.28+00:00
523311 40 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-01-31T19:00:35.33+00:00
Net Runner 600 Reputation points
1 answer

Changing default download and storage location for Windows updates

I recently discovered that my C drive is nearly full, while my D drive has much more space. However, even though I've set my default download and storage location to the D drive, my Windows updates still go to the C drive. Is there a way to permanently…

Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
642 questions
asked 2024-01-31T06:01:53.1033333+00:00
Boy Boy 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-01-31T07:22:42.2333333+00:00
Hania Lian 10,446 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Connection reset upon receiving an SMB 3.1.1 encrypted packet.

Hello, everyone. I am currently working on an SMB client on an embedded RTOS system. When the test servers( Windows 11 & Windows 10) received the encrypted SMB packet from the client, Windows immediately fails the request with a [RST ,ACK] . I only…

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,300 questions
Windows Open Specifications
Windows Open Specifications
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Open Specifications: Technical documents for protocols, computer languages, standards support, and data portability. The goal with Open Specifications is to help developers open new opportunities to interoperate with Windows, SQL, Office, and SharePoint.
40 questions
Windows Network
Windows Network
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
696 questions
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
642 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,785 questions
asked 2023-12-15T07:04:23.5433333+00:00
立軒 林 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-01-17T02:45:25.5433333+00:00
立軒 林 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Why can the setting size of storage space exceed the size of the storage pool it is in?

The version of Windows I am using is: Windows11 23H2 Previously, I created a parity-based storage pool using four 2TB hard drives, and added a 7TB storage space to it. (as shown below) Recently, I replaced all hard disks with 8TB drives, and the storage…

Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
642 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,785 questions
asked 2024-01-01T18:59:56.6866667+00:00
焰舒 曹 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-01-02T09:01:15.3666667+00:00
焰舒 曹 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Where are MS Teams voice mails stored when using a group mailbox? Are they stored in the OneDrive of the user that accesses them?

Where are MS Teams voice mails stored when using a group mailbox? Are they stored in the OneDrive of the user that accesses them? Are they only stored as an email or are they stored as data somewhere?

Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
A Microsoft customizable chat-based workspace.
9,483 questions
OneDrive
OneDrive
A Microsoft file hosting and synchronization service.
939 questions
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
642 questions
Microsoft Teams Phone
Microsoft Teams Phone
Teams Phone enables call-control and Private Branch Exchange (PBX) capabilities in the Microsoft 365 cloud with Microsoft Teams.
147 questions
asked 2023-12-19T16:49:28.7+00:00
Olivia MacKenzie (MLCSU) 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-12-25T08:16:15.9166667+00:00
LiweiTian-MSFT 16,300 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Storage Spaces: Parity Space has Error but does not state what the problem is

Hello Microsoft maybe you can help. I already tried every result on google and asked in a win10 forum. No help. I have a running storage pool with 3 x 4TB in parity on Win10. The HDDs are ~2 years old. CrystalDisk shows everything green on them. However,…

Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
642 questions
asked 2023-11-27T21:36:59.6+00:00
Kulu Matic 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-12-21T07:52:53.39+00:00
Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.) 33,301 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

How to effortless migrating a 2-node, 3TB file server cluster from Windows Server 2012 R2 to Windows Server 2019.

Hi, Good day!! Hope you are doing well. I have 2-node general purpose file server cluster running windows server 2012 r2. I need to migrate to another site datacenter windows server 2019 file server cluster with same configuration, permissions and data.…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,516 questions
Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Clustering: The grouping of multiple servers in a way that allows them to appear to be a single unit to client computers on a network. Clustering is a means of increasing network capacity, providing live backup in case one of the servers fails, and improving data security.
973 questions
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
642 questions
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
413 questions
asked 2023-11-29T16:05:59.7133333+00:00
md 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-12-18T08:23:59.9666667+00:00
Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.) 33,301 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

How would I increase Disk Space on a MS Server 2019 Stretched Fileshare Cluster

Hi Everyone, ENVIRONMENT INFO: We have a MS File (Stretch) Cluster that spans 2 buildings separated by two city blocks. This Fileshare cluster is not within Active Directory. In Building A we have a storage appliance whose Volumes are presented to 1…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,567 questions
Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Clustering: The grouping of multiple servers in a way that allows them to appear to be a single unit to client computers on a network. Clustering is a means of increasing network capacity, providing live backup in case one of the servers fails, and improving data security.
973 questions
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
642 questions
asked 2023-11-17T00:50:39.4566667+00:00
Danny Arroyo 41 Reputation points
edited an answer 2023-12-13T07:03:59.24+00:00
Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.) 33,301 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

Rollaback oldest roaming profile to local profile

Hi, I have operating in my domain the users roaming profiles from 20 years. Now, due a mandatory policy, I need to rollback all roaming profiles to local profile for deactivate actual profile server. I not know if is possible and eventually by what…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,564 questions
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
642 questions
asked 2023-12-06T13:24:23.5533333+00:00
MASSIMILIANOSANTONI-4683 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-12-09T13:18:46.71+00:00
Dave Patrick 426.4K Reputation points MVP
2 answers

Hyper-V on Cluster, can I use non CSV storage? SMB file share?

Hi all, I've got a problem now that I have moved my Hyper-V machines onto my cluster. I use a Synology NAS/SAN box for storage via iSCSI. The problem is simply that their various backup solutions, in particular ActiveBackup for Business does not support…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,516 questions
Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Clustering: The grouping of multiple servers in a way that allows them to appear to be a single unit to client computers on a network. Clustering is a means of increasing network capacity, providing live backup in case one of the servers fails, and improving data security.
973 questions
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
642 questions
asked 2023-11-30T00:36:39.7133333+00:00
Paul Louis 26 Reputation points
commented 2023-12-04T02:10:39.16+00:00
Paul Louis 26 Reputation points
3 answers

Cluster validation warning: Switch Embedded Teaming are not named consistently

Hello everybody, After validating my cluster, I got the following warning: "There are an equal number of SET switches on all nodes, but they are not named consistently. This may prevent VM migration." It's quite strange because there are no…

Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,610 questions
Windows Network
Windows Network
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
696 questions
Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Clustering: The grouping of multiple servers in a way that allows them to appear to be a single unit to client computers on a network. Clustering is a means of increasing network capacity, providing live backup in case one of the servers fails, and improving data security.
973 questions
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
642 questions
asked 2023-01-25T13:39:51.0266667+00:00
Zin Andrea 91 Reputation points
edited a comment 2023-11-18T22:12:21.7466667+00:00
George Sas 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Storage pool disappeared from guest, appeared on host after reboot

Two physical disks were set as Offline in Disk Management on the Hyper-V host, and then they were mounted and set up as a mirror storage pool in the guest. Everything seemed to work well, also across reboots of both host and guest. Host and guest are…

Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,610 questions
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
642 questions
asked 2022-09-29T15:12:28.893+00:00
Mike-2930 76 Reputation points
answered 2023-11-15T16:59:31.0533333+00:00
Courtney Renegar 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Scheduling DFSR Replication times

Hi there, in order to reduce file lock time in my DFSR servers I'd like to schedule the replication instead of replicating all the time (the default setting is 24\7). Before changing this critical setting I want to know the full consenquences of the…

Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
642 questions
asked 2023-11-14T08:15:25.6866667+00:00
Roei Rom 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-11-15T13:15:23.4366667+00:00
Roei Rom 0 Reputation points
0 answers

why friendlyName is empty in get-disk or get-physicalDisk command

I made a storage driver with storport, I am confident that the correct data is returned in the scsi command, but there is no friendlyName in get-Disk(disk type is sas), and get-physicalDisk command also show incorect friendlyName(friendlyName is ‘Generic…

Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
642 questions
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
5,446 questions
PowerShell
PowerShell
A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
2,272 questions
asked 2023-11-08T03:12:45.9233333+00:00
Kevin 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

error dwm.exe with 2 vga

- <Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event"> - <System> <Provider Name="Application Error" /> <EventID Qualifiers="0">1000</EventID> …

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,516 questions
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
642 questions
asked 2023-10-31T15:31:01.0333333+00:00
piero facchetti 40 Reputation points
accepted 2023-11-06T06:58:32.8333333+00:00
piero facchetti 40 Reputation points
1 answer

error dwm.exe

- <Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event"> - <System> <Provider Name="Application Error" /> <EventID Qualifiers="0">1000</EventID> …

Windows Server Management
Windows Server Management
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
424 questions
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
642 questions
asked 2023-10-31T15:27:24.3166667+00:00
piero facchetti 40 Reputation points
answered 2023-11-06T03:05:01.0733333+00:00
Wesley Li-MSFT 4,391 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

How do I retrieve files from uninstalled OneDrive

I unlinked, un-synched, and un-installed OneDrive. I set up a new storage destination on my c: drive. How do I retrieve the files, documents & folders that were saved under OneDrive?

Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Formerly Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office product line.
4,216 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,060 questions
OneDrive
OneDrive
A Microsoft file hosting and synchronization service.
939 questions
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server Storage
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Storage: The hardware and software system used to retain data for subsequent retrieval.
642 questions
asked 2023-10-07T00:22:26.7233333+00:00
Daren Staten 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2023-11-06T02:39:39.6+00:00
Crystal-MSFT 45,656 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor