This post describes how to stop the Windows Modules Installer Worker process when it uses high CPU on server 2012, 2016, 2019 and 2022.  On a live server, I would leave this running however on a test virtual server, it can slow down the entire machine and be a real pain! To stop the process: 1. Open Windows Task Manager If I'm using one of my Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2016 virtual machines and it starts running really slowly, the first thing I check is Task Manager. 2. Check if the Windows Modules Installer Worker process is using 99% CPU If the Windows Modules Installer Worker process is using 99% CPU, it's possible that the machine has started maintenance.  This can often happen with virtual machines that are only powered on occasionally. 3. Check if Windows Maintenance is in progress To check if maintenance is running, open the Control Panel, go to Action Center then expand Maintenance. 4. Press Stop maintenance Press the Stop m

Hot on the tails of the version 9.1 release of XIA Configuration Server is a new installation video. - The IIS and .NET prerequisites are still required however they are now installed automatically so, if you have SQL, you can simply download and run the installer. - If SQL is present, the SQL fields are now filled in automatically. - For a default installation, the only actions you need to take are to add your license file and specify credentials for performing a scan. The video also covers what the advanced option checkboxes shown at the end of the installation wizard do such as 'Setup and schedule the default scan profile'. Watch this video on YouTube: How to install the network documentation tool XIA Configuration Server v9.1

CENTREL Solutions recently released v9.1 of their network documentation tool XIA Configuration Server. Due to the improvements made to security, XIA Configuration Server is now based on the .NET Framework 4.6.2. The following features have also been added: - Support for scanning network devices using SNMP version 3 - A number of security improvements including: -- A dedicated client access web service -- The ability to use client certificates for two-factor authentication -- Support for client registration and polling allowing client installations to be tracked -- Improved server connection settings including updated proxy settings and service level inheritance -- Support for TLS 1.2 encryption between the XIA Configuration Client and XIA Configuration Server The licensing has also been simplified. The CENTREL Solutions website has also been updated with an updated price guide and quote request page . To get a free trial license, visit the request