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Updating Hyper-V Hosts after Virtual Machine Manager UR4
In case you did not read the Microsoft KB, after applying Update Rollup 4 for Virtual Machine Manager (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2992024), make sure you manually update all VMM Hyper-V hosts and the VMM Console.
Note: If this component is not updated, virtual machines may not be assigned an IP address for several minutes when the lease expires or after restarting the VM.
Install the updates in the following order:
1. Update Rollup 4 for the Administrator Console
2. Update Rollup 4 for the VMM Server
Let’s start. First, check if the VMM DHCP agent version is up date, as you will need to manually remove it before installing the new one:
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From an elevated PowerShell Command Prompt window on the hyper-v host:
PS: >Get-WmiObject -Class win32_product -Filter ‘Name = “Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager DHCP Server (x64)”‘ -
If result version is earlier than 3.2.7768.0, you will firstly uninstall the old version:
PS: >MsiExec.exe /X <IdentifyingNumber>
Note: <IdentifyingNumber> information should be retrieved from the output of the last command: Get-WmiObject -
Locate and copy the file Dhcpextn.msi and run it on each hyper-v host (follow the steps in the wizard)
Note: By default, this is C:\Program Files\Microsoft System Center 2012 R2\Virtual Machine Manager\SwExtn\DHCPExtn.msi. -
Double-click the DHCPExtn.msi to start the installation, and then follow the steps in the wizard.
Note:
Between these two installations, VMM Server might create one critical error log under the VMMLogs directory. This occurs because AdminConsole shares some DLLs with VMMServer, and version conflict could lead to the logging of the critical failure. To resolve this issue, install both of the updates on the VMM server that you use to start the VMM service.
Windows Server 2012 Update – released today
Today is a big day with the release of Windows Server 2012 R2 Update!
Windows Server 2012 R2 Update is a cumulative update of every hotfix released for Win2012 R2 to date. This just radically simplified our set of recommended hotfixes.
New Win2012 R2 Cluster Recommended hotfixes:
1. Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 Update April, 2014
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2919355
2. CSV snapshot file is corrupted when you create some files on the live volume
Springboard Series Insider – Spotlight of the month. @MSSpringboard
Microsoft Windows releases a monthly newsletter called Springboard Series Insider. This is a vastly popular online publication targeting IT Pros and anyone interested in Windows.
Only a few are listed in the Springboard Series Insider. So I am really happy and proud for this recognition. Thank you!
The Insider provides their subscribers with
- New Resources
- Windows Tip of the Month
- Something to Blog About
- Tips and Tricks
- Internet Explorer IT Corner
- Tweet Alert
- Events and Training
- Sneak Peek: For Insiders Only
This month the main theme is Windows 8.1 updates, which provides a number of features designed to improve the Windows 8.1 experience for enterprise environments.
If you haven’t signed up yet, now it is time :
Note: As always, if you have any suggestions on content you’d like to see or resources you need, please reach out to Microsoft anytime at springboard@microsoft.com. In the meantime, enjoy this month’s edition of the Springboard Series Insider and be sure to try out Windows 8.1 Update!
Microsoft released updates for System Center 2012 SP1
Microsoft released an update rollup for some of the System Center 2012 SP1 family products.
To automatically install the updates,
check the Microsoft Update or
To manually download the following update packages :
App Controller (KB2815569): http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=2815569
Operations Manager (KB2826664): http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=2826664
Operations Manager – UNIX and Linux Monitoring (Management Pack Update) (KB2828653): http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=2828653
Service Manager (KB2828618): http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=2828618
Orchestrator (KB2828616): http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=2828616
Data Protection Manager (KB2822782): http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=2822782
More info: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2802159
Find out what hotfix or update replaces other windows updates
Sometimes you need an hotfix but you find that hotfix is currently unavailable for online request. How to find out a superseding hotfix.
I found out the procedure in this wiki page : http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/windows-server-how-to-determine-update-supersedence-and-find-replacing-hotfixes.aspx
Comprehensive list of Hyper-V updates ( 2008, 2008R2 and 2008R2SP1 versions )
Quick note: the recommended for all Hyper-V configurations vs. recommended if you meet the scenario documented in the KB.
- Recommended updates for all configurations: Required column = Yes
- Recommended update if you meet the scenario: Required column = Yes, ONLY install if the issue applies to you.
Comprehensive list of Hyper-V updates : Applies To: Windows Server 2008
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd430893(WS.10).aspx
Comprehensive list of Hyper-VR2 updates : Applies To: Windows Server 2008R2
List of Hyper-V Packages Updated After the Release of Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1) :
NOTE: For Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V systems with SP1 installed, there are two recommended updates for all configurations:
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KB2263829 – Hyper-V networking issue that multiple customers hit; This fix is also published on WU.
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KB2525835 – Security Update