Category: Windows Server

Expert Windows Server setup and configuration services to optimise your IT infrastructure, enhance security, and improve network performance

Offline and Online Update for Object First Out-of-the-Box Cluster

23/10/202524/06/2026

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Offline and Online Update for Object First Out-of-the-Box Cluster

Object First OOTBI updates enhance the system’s security, management, and monitoring capabilities. In the past, I have written on how to update Object First OOTBI Cluster via the IPMI and ObjectFirst dashboard. But in this post, we shall discuss how to perform Offline and Online Update for Object First Out-of-the-Box Cluster. Please, see how to…

Windows Server

Troubleshooting WinRM and Kerberos Delegation for WAC

18/10/202530/06/2026

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Troubleshooting WinRM and Kerberos Delegation for WAC

Windows Admin Center (WAC) is a browser-based management tool. WAC simplifies the administration of servers, clusters, Windows PCs, and Azure virtual machines. In this article, we shall discuss “Troubleshooting WinRM and Kerberos Delegation for WAC”. How to upgrade Windows Admin Center 2306 – 2311: Install WACmg 2410. Here is how to setup Windows Admin Center…

Windows Server

Setup Windows Admin Center Modern Gateway for Single Sign-On

18/10/202524/06/2026

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Setup Windows Admin Center Modern Gateway for Single Sign-On

Windows Admin Center is a browser-based app that the customer self-deploys and uses to manage servers, clusters, hyperconverged infrastructure, and Windows 10 PCs . Recently, we discussed how to upgrade Windows Admin Center 2306 – 2311 and also touched on how to install WACmg 2410. But in this guide, we shall discuss how to setup…

Windows Server

Configure Active Directory-Based Activation (ADBA) for Windows

09/10/202524/06/2026

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Configure Active Directory-Based Activation (ADBA) for Windows

Active Directory-Based Activation (ADBA) is a Microsoft Volume Licensing method that automatically activates Windows that are joined to an Active Directory (AD) domain. Here is how to set up and configure the Key Management System (KMS) if you have non-domain joined devices. Therefore, in this guide, we shall discuss how to configure Active Directory-Based Activation…

Windows Server

How to set up and configure the Key Management System (KMS)

09/10/202524/06/2026

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How to set up and configure the Key Management System (KMS)

Key Management Service (KMS), like Multiple Activation Key (MAK) activates Microsoft products such as Windows and Office. You should install the KMS server, also known as the KMS host on a server inside your local network. Note that, KMS clients connect directly to the KMS host to activate both Windows etc. In this guide, we…

Windows Server

Logon Failure: User has not been granted the requested logon type

08/09/202524/06/2026

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Logon Failure: User has not been granted the requested logon type

In this article, we shall discuss how to fix “Logon Failure: the user has not been granted the requested logon type at this computer”. Here is a similar article on this topic “Error 1385: The user has not been granted the requested logon type at this time“. I ran into this error during the cause…

Windows, Windows Server

Server Certificate could not be updated: Private key does not match

08/09/202524/06/2026

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In this article, we will discuss how to troubleshoot “Server Certificate could not be updated: Private key does not match”, and and determine the root case of this issue. This concern arose during the process of uploading a new SSL/TLS certificate to Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) for securing web-based access to the console over the…

Windows Server

Fix Error 0x87E10BC6 on a PC running Windows non-core Edition

03/09/202524/06/2026

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In this article, we shall discuss how to Fix Error 0x87E10BC6 on a PC running Windows non-core Edition. The error code 0x87e10bc6 occurs when there is an issue with activating Windows as we will see very shortly. This can be due to various reasons such as server issues, firewall interference, or incorrect product key. Please,…

Windows, Windows Server

Protect your Windows Devices with MFA with SystoLOCK

21/08/202524/06/2026

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Protect your Windows Devices with MFA with SystoLOCK

SystoLOCK is a passwordless Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) platform developed by Systola GmbH here in Deutschland (Germany). Therefore, in this article, we shall discuss how to protect your Windows Devices with MFA with SystoLOCK. Please, see Creating IAM Users, Adding MFA and Policies on AWS, “MFA on Root Account: Create a User on AWS and…

Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows, Windows Server

Set up Microsoft PKI (ADCS) for SystoLOCK via PowerShell

21/08/202524/06/2026

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Set up Microsoft PKI (ADCS) for SystoLOCK via PowerShell

Windows domains operate normally without Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), provided that no Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) functionality is required. However, SystoLOCK depends heavily on PKI, this means you must deploy and correctly configure a Certification Authority (CA) before installing SystoLOCK. Therefore, in this guide, I will be discussing the steps to “Set up…

Windows Server

Convert Windows Server Datacenter to Standard: Install Windows Server via iDRAC Virtual Media

13/08/202524/06/2026

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In this article, I will show you how to Convert Windows Server Datacenter to Standard: Install via iDRAC Virtual Media. Previously, we have discussed how to convert Windows Server Essentials or Evaluation to Retail Edition, and we also discussed the differences between Windows Sever Evaluation, Essential and Retail Edition. Specifically, steps to convert Windows Server…

Windows Server

How to Install ROOT CA Enterprise and NPS Wifi Certificate

07/08/202524/06/2026

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How to Install ROOT CA Enterprise and NPS Wifi Certificate

Why you need a Microsoft Root CA Enterprise to authenticate Wi-Fi users with NPS. In this guide, we will discuss how to Install ROOT CA Enterprise and NPS Wifi Certificate. When you want to authenticate users who connect to your corporate Wi-Fi network using credentials (such as those from Active Directory), one of the most…

Windows, Windows Server

Enable Secure Boot: Fix Secure Boot certificates expiration [Part 1]

10/07/202513/06/2026

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In this article, we shall discuss how to “Enable Secure Boot: Fix Secure Boot certificates expiration [Part 1] in June 2026”. That is, after 15 years, the Secure Boot certificates that are part of Windows systems will start expiring. Windows devices will need new certificates to maintain continuity and protection. These certificates are the basics…

Windows, Windows Server