The tag present in the reparse point buffer is invalid

I ran into this issue recently where some files and folders were not accessible in using the File Explorer, command prompt or even PowerShell. When trying to open / rename or delete the folder the following error pops up: The tag present in the reparse point buffer is invalid The files / folders were located in OneDrive for Business and enabled for the on-demand feature. Based on saome other blogs, those files / folders are junction and got in a bad state. Continue reading

Using Reverse Number Lookup in Microsoft Teams

What is Reverse Number Lookup (RNL) When you receive calls in your Teams client Reverse Number Lookup (RNL) will show the displayname instead of the actual phone number. With RNL the system converts the number that is calling you to a name configured in your outlook contact or even Azure Active Directory. The following order will be used to check and the last one will always override: SIP Invite From Header Azure Active Directory Outlook contacts Teams contacts Requirements Exchange The callee, in your tenant, needs to have a Exchange Online mailbox. Continue reading

Using custom Tags with Microsoft Teams

With tags, you can categorize people based on attributes, such as role, project, skill, training, or location. For example, a “Project member” or “Manager” or Customer (guests)" tag will enable you to reach groups of people in Teams without having to type every single name. Once the tag is added, just use “@mention” in a channel. Everyone who has been assigned with the specific tag will receive a notification just as they would if they were “@mentioned” individually. Continue reading

Skype for Business Edge Server reset connection

I ran in to a problem with a new Skype for Business server 2015 Edge installation. I was not able to connect to the sip.domain.com from a webbrowser. The browser finds the server but the server closes the connection (RESET). Therefore clients cannot log in at all. So i fired up wireshark on the Edge server. I see my IP connecting to the Edge external interface, but it will give the message: “Reset: Set” Continue reading

How to change compatibility level of a SQL Database

Get Compatibility level of databases First start checking your version of SQL, start a new query. SELECT SERVERPROPERTY('ProductVersion'); Run Query Now start a new query to check the compatibility level of the databases. SELECT name, compatibility_level FROM sys.databases; Run Query Set Compatibility level Create a new query. ALTER DATABASE databasename SET COMPATIBILITY_LEVEL = 120 Run Query Compatibility Levels Product Database Engine Version Default Compatibility Level Designation Supported Compatibility Level Values SQL Server 2019 (15. Continue reading

How to obtain your SQL Reporting license key

During the installation of SQL Reporting Services 2019 you will be asked to insert a license key. You don’t need to buy a separate key to make use of full features. Start SQL Server setup Run your SQL Server setup and copy the pre-populated key: Download Reporting Services 2019, run setup, and paste the key: Continue your setup. /

Enable God Mode for Windows 10 and Windows Server

The steps shown in this post will work on Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. When activated, it is a folder that contains links to all of the settings of your Windows system. How to enable God Mode in Windows 10 To enable God Mode in windows 10 login to the Windows 10 client with account that has administrative privileges. Create a new folder on the desktop. Continue reading