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

How to set the PowerShell Execution Policy via Windows Registry

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How to set the PowerShell Execution Policy via Windows Registry

In this article, we will discuss “How to set the PowerShell Execution Policy via Windows Registry”. PowerShell is a cross-platform task automation and configuration management framework, consisting of a command-line shell and scripting language. Please see Determine the execution policy configured on Windows PC, and How to install and update PowerShell version 7 on Windows and…

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How to set Execution Policy via Windows PowerShell

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How to set Execution Policy via Windows PowerShell

By default, PowerShell prevents the execution of scripts on Windows systems. The PowerShell execution policy actively controls the conditions under which it loads configuration files and runs scripts as a security feature. In this guide, you will learn how to set Execution Policy via Windows PowerShell. Please see How to install and update PowerShell version…

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How to create a contact in Active Directory

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How to create a contact in Active Directory

Active Directory contacts include information about a person or business, such as phone numbers, email addresses, and fax numbers. Creating and managing AD contacts is vital for organizations, as contacts can be listed in a Global Address List (GAL) or another address list, allowing users to access contact information and send messages. For a brief…

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Enable Automatic Logon on Windows

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Enable Automatic Logon on Windows

AutoLogon provides the means to configure Windows built-in auto logon. Here, the user does not need to enter his username and password. The systems (windows) automatically make use of the credentials entered in the AutoLogin. This is worth noting that this is encrypted in the Registry. In this guide, we shall discuss how to Enable…

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The following error occurred attempting to rename the computer Account already exists

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The following error occurred attempting to rename the computer Account already exists

In this guide, I will be showing you how to fix “the following error occurred attempting to rename the computer Account already exists”. An Active Directory (AD) domain is basically the same as an Internet domain. It “defines a realm of administrative autonomy, authority, and control” for a group of computers. Please how to fix “The logon attempt failed for the…

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Remote Server Administration Tools: Install RSAT on Windows

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Remote Server Administration Tools: Install RSAT on Windows

RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools) is a Windows Server component for remote management of other computers also running that operating system. RSAT allows administrators to run snap-ins and tools on a remote computer to manage features, roles, and role services. In this article, we shall discuss “Remote Server Administration Tools: Install RSAT on Windows”. See…

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How to add a second Domain Controller

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How to add a second Domain Controller

A domain controller (DC) is a server computer that responds to authentication requests. It participates in the replication and contains a complete copy of all directory information for their domain. If your environment requires high availability of IT systems when one DC fails, another takes over to ensure successful login, etc. Please see this guide…

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How to change the Default First-Site-Name in Active Directory

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How to change the Default First-Site-Name in Active Directory

It’s worth re-emphasizing that the first domain controller in a forest, a default site (Default-First-Site-Name) is-created in AD DS. In this article, we will learn how to change the Default First-Site-Name in Active Directory. Please see this guide for how to set up VMs in Hyper in order to have Domain Controllers running on Virtual Machines,…

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Active Directory: How to Setup a Domain Controller

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Active Directory: How to Setup a Domain Controller

In this article, we will discuss Active Directory: How to Setup a Domain Controller. A domain controller (DC) is a server computer that responds to authentication requests. It participates in the replication and contains a complete copy of all directory information for its domain. Please see this guide for how to add a second DC…

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How to set up Windows Admin Center on a Windows Server

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How to set up Windows Admin Center on a Windows Server

Windows Admin Center (formerly codenamed Project Honolulu) is an evolution of Windows Server in-box management tools. It is a single pane of glass that consolidates all aspects of local and remote server management. As a locally deployed, browser-based management experience, an Internet connection and Azure aren’t required. This article discusses How to set up Windows Admin Center…

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Specify user account name when adding a DC to an existing Forest

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Specify user account name when adding a DC to an existing Forest

When the following error is prompted “You must specify user account name when adding a DC to an existing Forest”. This is because, when adding a new Domain Controller (DC) to an existing Active Directory (AD) forest. You must provide the credentials of a user account with sufficient privileges. Please see Active Directory: How to…

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Fix Certificate Error: Unable to access Windows Admin Center from the Web

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Fix Certificate Error: Unable to access Windows Admin Center from the Web

Windows Admin Center is a locally deployed, browser-based app for managing Windows servers, clusters, hyper-converged infrastructure, as well as Windows 10 PCs. It is a free product and is ready to use in production. When prompted with an error when trying to access WAC from other browsers saying the site is not secure. In this guide, I will show you…

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Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services [AD LDS]

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Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services [AD LDS]

Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS) was originally a downloadable add-on to Windows Server called Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM). In Windows Server 2008 this became an additional role included in the operating system. You may want to see the following interesting articles: What happens when WDS and DNS are installed on the same…

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