[DISCUSSION] Server 2022 LTSC (21H2) 20348.1 (fe_release)

Discussion in 'Windows Server' started by Enthousiast, Mar 2, 2021.

  1. cyberbot

    cyberbot MDL Addicted

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    Thank you got it set up.
    i figure it out, the ISO were created and the server is installed
     
  2. kibkalo

    kibkalo MDL Expert

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    Does the Windows Server 2022 Essentials exist?
     
  3. Aty

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  4. Aty

    Aty MDL Member

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    Assuming the news is true, it may be the same as LTSC 2021?
     
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  5. kibkalo

    kibkalo MDL Expert

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    What do you mean by that?
     
  6. johnmclaine

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    Hi all,

    I was testing for deploying a Windows Server 2022 Datacenter with SQL Server 2019 CU12 and I was not able to install SQL Server, got many different errors during install. Just to let you know. I need to investigate further more but thought it would be for interest for anyone.
     
  7. Aty

    Aty MDL Member

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    Just as the first LCU of 19044 EnterpriseS is 19041.1149, perhaps Microsoft will support ServerSolution in subsequent updates.
    But the premise is that they really plan to release Server 2022 Essentials?
     
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  8. kibkalo

    kibkalo MDL Expert

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    Thanks.
    Didn't think that way..
     
  9. kibkalo

    kibkalo MDL Expert

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    Did you slipstream CU12 into initial SQL2019 image?
    Microsoft confirmed that SQL2017 & SQL2019 would be supported on WS2022.
    Neither CU12, nor CU25 yet announced that support.
    Anyway, slipstreaming is a must.
     
  10. johnmclaine

    johnmclaine MDL Novice

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    Hi,
    yes.. by slip streaming.. I thought maybe to just try RTM, as it seemed to me that probably the patch was failing, but realized it was meaningless.

    With Windows Server 2019 no problems occurred during my initial tests with several installs, and with Windows Server 2022 I had several different errors at different processes, so my young me should listen this time to my old me, remembering to wait a prudential time to let Server Software settle down until even thinking to test anything for production.
     
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  12. mrbbq

    mrbbq MDL Addicted

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    Final version released, still no WSL2, lost interest, *poof*.
     
  13. FreeStyler

    FreeStyler MDL Guru

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    Windows Server 2022 pkeyconfig.xrm-ms holds OEM:SLP enties, example:
    Code:
    <Configuration>
    <ActConfigId>{716317e3-9177-41f8-a772-361050bb1b7f}</ActConfigId>
    <RefGroupId>4539</RefGroupId>
    <EditionId>ServerStandard</EditionId>
    <ProductDescription>Windows Server 2021 RTM ServerStandard OEM:SLP</ProductDescription>
    <ProductKeyType>OEM:SLP</ProductKeyType>
    <IsRandomized>false</IsRandomized>
    </Configuration>
    Funny it says "Windows Server 2021" instead of "Windows Server 2022" :)

    Let the hunt for a SLIC 2.6 begin!
     
  14. N0t1s

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    No issues here. Tested with Server 2022 Datacenter Eval (20348.202) and SQL Server 2019 Dev Ed from Eval Center. No issues. Then installed CU12. Done with no issues.
     
  15. xscess

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    hi @Enthousiast / everyone

    is there any guide or something available to slim down Server 2022 (or Server 2019) to bare minimum to run it inside a virtual machine.

    I like to use it for remote desktop, any desk etc... only. Compared to Windows 11, Server 2022 runs smoother already but if possible, I would like to strip it down further.

    Many thanks in advance.
     
  16. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    I think i am the least person in line to advise on chopping an OS, being the devils advocate about it being a bad thing to do;):D
     
  17. xscess

    xscess MDL Senior Member

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    Oh okay... I just thought you might know :)

    Usually I don't mess with defaults either but this is kinda "single purpose VM" (to connect to remote PCs).

    I did disable few services but was interested to know if there's more that can be disabled / stripped. Thanks a lot.
     
  18. Aldegard

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    #580 Aldegard, Sep 3, 2021
    Last edited: Sep 4, 2021
    With dism you can delete everything from wim except:

    Server-Shell --- removal will destroy system
    NetFx4ServerFeatures --- removal will break the work of the entire system
    NetFx4 --- removal will break the work of the entire system
    Server-Gui-Mgmt --- removal will break the work some system parts
    Server-Gui-Mgmt_onecore --- disabled by default but can not be removed
    Microsoft-Windows-MultiPoint-Connector --- enabled by default and can not be removed
    Microsoft-Windows-PhotoBasic --- enabled by default and can not be removed
    Microsoft-Windows-Printing-PremiumTools --- enabled by default and can not be removed
    Microsoft-Windows-StorageService --- enabled by default and can not be removed

    This command will show all features (disabled features still take space):
    Dism /Image:X:\image_path /Get-Features

    This command just disable feature:
    Dism /Image:X:\image_path /Disable-Feature /FeatureName:XXXXXXXXXX

    This command disable feature and remove it completely from wim:
    Dism /Image:X:\image_path /Disable-Feature /FeatureName:XXXXXXXXXX /Remove

    Everything else can be removed to reduce the size of the system. But look carefully what you want to leave the features for your goals. Removing some of the features associated with printers may break the integrity of the system. Dont worry. After removing all unnecessary features, simply execute a command to restore the system integrity:

    sfc /SCANNOW /OFFBOOTDIR=X:\image_path /OFFWINDIR=X:\image_path\windows
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    With Dism /Image:X:\image_path /Get-Capabilities you can look at all capabilities and remove all you do not need.

    This command remove completely capability from wim:
    Dism /Image:X:\image_path /Remove-Capability /CapabilityName:XXXXXXXXXXX

    DO NOT REMOVE ANY "Language.Basic~~~xx-XX~0.0.1.0" capabilities.
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    This will completely remove Edge browser from wim.

    reg load HKLM\OFFLINE X:\image_path\Windows\System32\Config\Software
    reg delete "HKLM\OFFLINE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Microsoft Edge" /f
    reg delete "HKLM\OFFLINE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Microsoft Edge Update" /f
    reg unload HKLM\OFFLINE

    set MntDir=X:\image_path
    del /f /q "%MntDir%\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Microsoft Edge*.lnk" 2>nul
    del /f /q "%MntDir%\Windows\System32\Tasks\MicrosoftEdgeUpdate*" 2>nul
    del /f /q "%MntDir%\Users\Public\Desktop\Microsoft Edge*.lnk" 2>nul
    del /f /q "%MntDir%\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Microsoft Edge*.lnk" 2>nul
    attrib -I +R "%MntDir%\Users\Public\Desktop"
    attrib -I +R "%MntDir%\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs"
    rd /s /q "%MntDir%\ProgramData\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate" 2>nul
    rd /s /q "%MntDir%\Program Files\Microsoft\Edge" 2>nul
    rd /s /q "%MntDir%\Program Files\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate" 2>nul
    rd /s /q "%MntDir%\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge" 2>nul
    rd /s /q "%MntDir%\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate" 2>nul

    PS: Before compiling wim after "all cleaning" do not forget to execute the command (it is very important):
    Dism /Image:X:\image_path /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup /ResetBase