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BitLocker Drive Encryption enables you to protect data on lost, stolen or inappropriately decommissioned devices by encrypting the entire volume and checking the integrity of early boot components. These data can only be decrypted if all the components are successfully verified and the encrypted drive is located in the original PC. In this article, we…
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In this post, I show you how to create a virtual switch for your Hyper-V virtual machine. Hyper-V is Microsoft’s hardware virtualization tool that is included as a feature in Windows Server, Windows 10/11 Pro, and Enterprise editions. They run on a physical machine and access computing resources through software called a hypervisor. Most organizations…
Key Rotation in Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM) refers to the process of rotating the encryption keys used to protect BitLocker-encrypted drives. This is a security best practice to minimize the risk associated with long-term exposure to a single encryption key. In this article, we shall discuss How does Key Rotation work in MBAM….
GitLab Runner is open-source and runs as a single binary with no language-specific requirements. GitLab Runner also run inside a Docker container or be deployed to a Kubernetes cluster. In this article, you will learn how to update Gitlab-runners on Windows. Please see How to uninstall GitLab Runner from your Windows device, How to enable…
Accessing shared files from two different domains can be problematic most times. Especially when you have different forest. This is also the same with issues deploying an image from one WDS server in one domain to the other. Most times, it requires you to configure trust relationships, permissions etc. In this article, you will learn…
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Monitoring user logins on a Windows Server is a critical aspect of system administration. This comprehensive guide will cover a range of methods, from simple command-line tools to powerful PowerShell scripts, and will also delve into event logs and dedicated management tools. Please see how to Block downloads on Microsoft Edge using GPO on Windows…
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Distributed File System (Dfs) is a Windows Server role that enables you to group shared folders that are located on different servers into logically structured namespaces. Just as if they were accessing their local storage. In this article, we shall discuss the steps on how to find Dfs Referral Path and clear Dfs referral Cache….
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Virtual Network Editor is a VMware network configuration program used to configure the network settings of multiple VMs. In this article, we shall discuss steps to resolve “Network Cable Unplugged: Fix VMware “Warning – Multiple default gateways are intended to provide redundancy to a single network”. Please see how to View RDP Configuration Settings: Connect…
VMware Workstation is a virtualization software that allows you to run multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical host. This virtualization solution is often used by System Administrators developers, and software testers. Please see how to Create or delete snapshots on VMware Workstation, and How to install Windows Server 2022 on VMware Workstation. In…
Windows Updates is a software update provided by Microsoft for its Windows operating system. These updates include security patches and fixes for vulnerabilities. Keeping your system up to date helps protect your computer from malware, viruses, and other security threats. Also, it contains fixes for software bugs and issues that can improve the stability and…
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In this article, we shall discuss “What’s New? Install Windows Server 2025 on Beelink EQ12 PC and enable RDP”. Elevate your business operations to unprecedented levels of efficiency and innovation with the Windows Server 2025. Please see how to Migrate RDS CALs, how to Install Proxmox VE on a Beelink EQ12 Mini PC, how to…
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The NT LAN Manager (NTLM) is an authentication protocol encompassed in the Windows Msv1_0.dll. In this article, we shall discuss “Bidding Farewell to NTLM in favour of Kerberos”. The NTLM authentication protocols include LAN Manager versions 1 and 2, and NTLM versions 1 and 2. The NTLM authentication protocols authenticate users and computers based on…
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Windows Update is a Microsoft service for the Microsoft Windows operating system which automates downloading and installing Microsoft Windows updates over the Internet. Here are some exciting articles on Windows Update services “How to apply Windows Updates with PowerShell, how to Apply and Enable Automatic Windows Admin Center Update, how to Automate Windows Update with…
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