This is one of those quick posts designed more as a note, I had fun trying to find the way to update the network location on my 2012 Server sandbox so I figured I would create a short post on the matter…
It can be found by following:
Server Manager>Tools>Local Security Policy>Network List Manager Policies>Network
This is of course assuming that you have a fresh install with GUI.
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If you’re using PowerShell you will want to run the following command (this requires PowerShell 4)
Get-NetConnectionProfile | Set-NetConnectionProfile -NetworkCategory Private
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I am a bilingual Network Engineer with over 20 years of professional experience in computer science and information technology. I am the founder and operator of Web Semantics, based in Vancouver, Washington, where I design, secure, and manage enterprise-grade infrastructure for small and mid-sized businesses across the West Coast. I provide bilingual IT support in English and Spanish, specializing in network architecture, systems engineering, security, and operational resilience.
Soy un ingeniero de redes bilingüe con más de 20 años de experiencia profesional en ciencias de la computación y tecnología de la información. Soy fundador y operador de Web Semantics, con sede en Vancouver, Washington, donde diseño, protejo y administro infraestructura empresarial para pequeñas y medianas empresas en la costa oeste. Ofrezco soporte de IT bilingüe en inglés y español, con especialización en arquitectura de redes, ingeniería de sistemas, seguridad y resiliencia operativa.View all posts by Miguel