Resolving O365 MS Access Trust Center Issues after Switching from RDS 2016 to 2022 and Office 2016 to Office 365

Resolving O365/MS Access Trust Center Issues when Switching from RDS 2016 to RDS 2022 and Office 2016 to Office 365

When switching from Remote Desktop Services (RDS) 2016 to RDS 2022 and Office 2016 to Office 365, one might encounter issues related to the Trust Center in Microsoft Access. This article aims to provide a detailed guide on how to resolve such problems, focusing on the global topic of RDS and Office migrations.

Understanding the Issue

The Trust Center in Microsoft Access is a built-in component that manages security settings and controls access to external data sources. When migrating from RDS 2016 to RDS 2022 and Office 2016 to Office 365, defined Group Policy Objects (GPOs) might not be correctly applied, leading to trust issues with the Access database.

Preparing for the Migration

Before starting the migration process, ensure that you have the following prerequisites in place:

• A valid license for RDS 2022 and Office 365
• A backup of all Access databases and related files
• Access to the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) to manage GPOs

Migrating RDS 2016 to RDS 2022

To migrate RDS 2016 to RDS 2022, follow these steps:

1. Install RDS 2022 on a new server
2. Configure RDS 2022 using the Remote Desktop Connection Broker, Remote Desktop Gateway, Remote Desktop Web Access, and Remote Desktop Virtualization Host roles
3. Migrate RDS 2016 session collections and published applications to RDS 2022
4. Test the migration by connecting to RDS 2022 using RemoteApp and Desktop Connections

Migrating Office 2016 to Office 365

To migrate Office 2016 to Office 365, follow these steps:

1. Backup all Office 2016 user profiles and settings
2. Install Office 365 on user devices
3. Migrate Office 2016 documents and templates to OneDrive for Business or SharePoint Online
4. Configure Office 365 settings using Group Policy or the Office 365 Admin Center
5. Test the migration by opening Office 365 applications and accessing documents from OneDrive for Business or SharePoint Online

Resolving Trust Center Issues

To resolve Trust Center issues when migrating from RDS 2016 to RDS 2022 and Office 2016 to Office 365, follow these steps:

1. Verify that the required Trust Center settings are configured in the GPOs
2. Ensure that the Trust Center settings are applied to the correct Organizational Units (OUs) in Active Directory
3. Check the Event Viewer for any related errors or warnings
4. Repair or reinstall Microsoft Access if necessary

References

• Microsoft Remote Desktop Services 2022: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/rds-2022
• Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/deployoffice/overview-of-office-365-proplus
• Microsoft Group Policy Objects: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/create-a-group-policy-object-to-define-firewall-settings

By following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to resolve Trust Center issues when migrating from RDS 2016 to RDS 2022 and Office 2016 to Office 365. Proper planning and testing are crucial to ensure a smooth migration process.

This article is provided for informational purposes only. Microsoft and the author are not responsible for any damages or losses resulting from the use of this information.