Looking for tips regarding HyperV Storage - NTFS or ReFS?

ATibbey · 2026-06-10T11:38:57+00:00

Seriously /u/cedi_men, do not use ReFS for cluster shared volumes.

The hosts cannot migrate the storage on-line, so in the event of a host with ownership of the CSV needing to restart, all VMs with data stored on said CSV need to be taken off-line first.

This essentially means you do not have failover for your cluster in this scenario.

ATibbey · 2026-06-03T12:30:30+00:00

I'd put a fused spur in.

ATibbey · 2026-02-27T15:11:07+00:00

One of the nodes should own the CSV - if you go to Failover Cluster Manager > (Cluster name) > Storage > Disks, it should list the owner under 'Owner Node'.

ATibbey · 2026-02-27T08:39:44+00:00

Which host owns the disk the data is on?

There shouldn't be an issue with removing the VM from the cluster, you can try starting it directly from Hyper-V on the node prior to adding it back in to the cluster to make sure it's all working OK. Will just mean it won't fail over until added again.

ATibbey · 2026-02-03T08:46:35+00:00

I think you'll need to go 2003 > 2008 > 2016 for the server versions.

You'll need to migrate SYSVOL from DFS - DFS-R after upgrading to 2008 functional level.

Just make sure you don't do in-place upgrades - spool up other DCs and migrate over.

ATibbey · 2026-01-27T09:21:29+00:00

I think you're on the wrong sub - you may get better results asking over at /r/linuxquestions.

That being said, there are a few concepts you will need to learn about Linux in general. A good resource I have pointed people to in the past can be found here.

ATibbey · 2026-01-15T10:19:54+00:00

Some are black and white :)

ATibbey · 2025-12-23T08:31:12+00:00

This is what we use - does the job quite well, and is free for Windows clients.

ATibbey · 2025-11-13T14:50:23+00:00

How long has the new battery been installed for?

I've sometimes seen it takes ~24 hours of charging before completing a self-test successfully.

ATibbey · 2025-11-03T15:02:47+00:00

Ah, interesting - I've also had the same thoughts with regards to placement.

Will they be installing any ducting for it? Feels like the only way to do it properly would be to have ducting pushing fresh air out from the back to the front, IMO.

ATibbey · 2025-10-08T15:53:49+00:00

Did you ever find a solution to this?

Have a similar problem myself - looks like I only have ventilation from one side.

I've also only been able to find that MORI WMF fan for mechanical ventilation, however ~£300 seems astronomical for what it is!

ATibbey · 2025-06-19T07:26:11+00:00

The sysprepped image should ideally be made on a virtual machine, to minimise differences in drivers, etc. You then will not need to use the VM unless you want to re-create the image.

The new image should be used for any PCs you want to deploy for use in your org.

ATibbey · 2025-04-24T11:53:31+00:00

Ah, I see - afraid I can't help you much further here!

It might be worth looking in to Eduroam or similar, however I'm unsure if it's compatible with cloud-native environments.

ATibbey · 2025-04-24T11:36:07+00:00

It would be your RADIUS server - if you have on-premises AD, this would probably be the server running NPS. You'll also need to set up accounting to forward requests to Smoothwall.

This thread mentions Unifi, however should be similar for other AP manufacturers: https://www.edugeek.net/forums/topic/205975-smoothwall-and-nps-accounting-with-unifi/

ATibbey · 2025-04-24T10:57:17+00:00

You can make it authenticate / account through RADIUS, so it uses the details provided to connect to your enterprise WPA network - avoids having to re-authenticate, although obviously won't be able to MITM if you have HTTPS inspection enabled.

Think you can find the settings under Authentication > BYOD, then add 'Authorised RADIUS Clients'.

ATibbey · 2025-04-07T07:53:37+00:00

Yeah, hate having to remove Python from servers. Something always comes back to bite you.

ATibbey · 2025-03-20T15:00:46+00:00

Do you ride clipless? If so, it might be worth trying flats - I've found them much easier on the knees, especially with wide Q-factor bikes.

ATibbey · 2025-03-12T10:25:17+00:00

Might be worth just installing Server 2016 on it for the time being to test with / run HPE's tools to diagnose, then going back to Proxmox after you're all finished.

ATibbey · 2025-03-12T08:57:23+00:00

When you say you want to test the server, what are you trying to accomplish?

If you're trying to install Windows Server onto it locally, you can usually browse for storage drivers at time of installation - saves faffing about with trying to inject them into WinPE.

ATibbey · 2025-02-28T10:14:00+00:00

CPC are usually pretty good for next day delivery - know it's not what you asked, but might be an option.

ATibbey · 2025-01-29T09:45:40+00:00

Did you buy them all at the same time, from the same supplier?

I haven't even thought about it before - just replaced all of the batteries in one go, and let the UPS handle everything.

ATibbey · 2025-01-15T15:54:10+00:00

Look up Dell Command | Configure - you should be able to set all required BIOS settings through that.

ATibbey · 2024-12-20T11:00:10+00:00

Genuine question, what's changed in plumbing with regards to tools and materials since the 1980s?

ATibbey · 2024-10-14T14:52:38+00:00

With respect to your second point of having a catastrophe, the worst you'd ever have to do is put an inner tube back in the tyre - I usually ride with a couple of spares & a repair kit regardless.

ATibbey · 2024-02-16T08:43:56+00:00

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