Windows 10: Not able to set up Intel NIC teaming in Windows Server 2019

It seems like setting up NIC teaming using Intel driver in Windows Server 2019 is not straightforward.



I’m following the steps instructed in the link below. However, the machine still suggests that Advanced Network Services (ANS) is not installed.



https://www.intel.com/content/www/u...032008/network-and-i-o/ethernet-products.html


Could you please advise me about this?


Thank you.

:)

 

Windows 10 NIC Teaming with Realtek NICs

Update I have not been able to get this to work in a Windows 10 environment using the below guide, those it does work for Windows server 2016, It has something to do with the LBFO Teaming? I am still looking into it.

See the Intel NIC Threads here:

Intel Community Thread on Realtek NIC

Guide for teaming NICs through PowerShell

I was able to get the Realtek cards to team in Windows Server 2016, though there may be a slight difference in the process (which I am looking into).

You need to install the latest Realtek Diagnostic software if you do not already have it:
The version I tested with was 2.0.3.0
Which you should be able to find here: Realtek 10/100/1000 downloads

(0004-Diagnostic_v2.0.3.0_AllInOneRel_0803.zip) <-- The file you want to download

Next

Install the utility per the install directions (if you have not already done so).

the next few steps I am not sure are wholly necessary but here just to make certain I cover all the possibilities

I believe these functions are installed as part of the package, but there is no harm in ensuring they are installed.

Navigate to you Realtek Diagnostic program directory





Next open the Teaming directory > Win10

Right-click on the RtTeam640.inf file and select INSTALL





Now if we go into our Network and Sharing center > Change Adapter Options

(Note, if you are on Windows 10, build 1803+, you will need to go to Network and internet settings, click on Ethernet, then you can go into 'Change Adapter Aptions')





From here, right click on your adapter and select Properties

Click Install





Select Protocol





There should be Realtek under Manufacturer, with a teaming options.
Once this is installed, you will see the teaming option under in the properties menu.









Note: This is where Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 diverge. I was able to setup teaming in the Windows Server Manager, instead of using the diagnostic utility. However, (and I will be testing this as soon as possible) in the Realtek Diagnostic Utility, it should now show the Teaming options.

I hope this helps

 

Office 2019

Only supported on Win10. Sorry, 8.1 users, only 4 years old, gotta go.

Microsoft Office 2019 will only work on Windows 10

https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com...-to-office-and-windows-servicing-and-support/

Spoiler Office 2019
Last year at Ignite, we announced Office 2019 – the next perpetual version of Office that includes apps (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and Skype for Business) and servers (including Exchange, SharePoint, and Skype for Business). Today we’re pleased to share the following updates:

• Office 2019 will ship in H2 of 2018. Previews of the new apps and servers will start shipping in the second quarter of 2018.
• Office 2019 apps will be supported on:
  • Any supported Windows 10 SAC release
  • Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2018
  • The next LTSC release of Windows Server
• The Office 2019 client apps will be released with Click-to-Run installation technology only. We will not provide MSI as a deployment methodology for Office 2019 clients. We will continue to provide MSI for Office Server products.

 

Did Windows 10 Creator's Update Break Intel Nic Teaming?

I had set up and was running nic teaming using Intel PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Network adapters fine for several months. As soon as I applied the Creator's Update for Win10 they were no longer teamed. I went in and re-enabled network teaming (static link aggregation)
and they are still unable to connect to the network.

Driver Provider: Intel

Driver Date: 3/7/2012

Driver Version: 9.15.17.0