Category: Windows Server

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Client Visibility Issues: Fix WSUS Clients appear then disappear in the console

17/05/201825/09/2024

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Client Visibility Issues: Fix WSUS Clients appear then disappear in the console

In the corporate realm, the WSUS Update Services Console plays a pivotal role. Formerly recognized as Software Update Services (SUS). In this article, we shall discuss how to Fix WSUS Clients appear then disappear in the console. For more articles I have written, see the following hyperlinks: Configuring WSUS Email Notification to Work With Office365,…

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Configure WSUS Email Notification for Office365

10/03/201816/03/2024

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Configure WSUS Email Notification for Office365

Configuring WSUS Email Notifications ensures effective communication. It’s a powerful way to inform subscribers about changes or updates to a website or service alongside push notifications. For related content, see these guides, Windows Server Update Services Commands, WAUACLT, PowerShell, and USOClient. How to Start, Stop, and Restart Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) via PowerShell and…

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Configure SSL connection for WSUS Upstream and Downstream Servers

10/03/201816/03/2024

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In this article, we will learn how to Configure SSL connection for WSUS Upstream and Downstream Servers. SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer, a vital security technology. See the following guides for some related articles I have written. Configuring WSUS Email Notification to Work With Office365, How to setup and configure Windows server update services…

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How to target WSUS clients with the registry keys

10/03/201814/04/2025

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How to target WSUS clients with the registry keys

The Windows Registry is a hierarchical database that stores low-level settings for the Microsoft Windows operating system and for applications that opt to use the registry. The kernel, device drivers, services, Security Accounts Manager, and user interface can all use the registry. In this article, you will learn how to target WSUS clients with registry…

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How to configure Windows server update services

10/03/201801/05/2024

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In this article, we shall discuss How to configure Windows server update services (WSUS) on Windows server 2019. Windows server update services are needed to download updates from Microsoft and store them locally on the WSUS server. It decreases data transfer over the WAN link for multiple servers, preventing the need for installing essential Windows…

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All About Windows Server 2016

18/11/201712/01/2024

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Microsoft Windows Server 2016 is an operating system built by Microsoft and is the successor of Windows Server 2012. It is the server edition of Windows 10 and is available since September 2016. Installing Windows Server 2016, you should choose the right version of Windows to install because currently, Microsoft does not provide the option to…

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NSlookup Displays Error: UnKnown Default Server

11/04/201613/08/2023

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NSlookup Displays Error: UnKnown Default Server

When NSLOOKUP displays errors, it’s essential to understand its role as a command line DNS querying tool. It first examines network configuration to find the IP address of the DNS server your computer relies on. Then it does a reverse DNS lookup on that IP address to determine the name of the DNS server. If…

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Domain Name System Protocol: Client Registration Issue

11/04/201615/08/2023

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Domain Name System Protocol: Client Registration Issue

Experiencing challenges in client registration within your domain? The Domain Name System protocol, a fundamental component of network infrastructure. Plays a pivotal role in connecting users to resources through domain names. When encountering difficulties like “DNS: Unable to register a client to Domain,.” Understanding the intricacies of the Domain Name System protocol becomes paramount. This…

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What are the different types of DNS Records

11/04/201622/03/2023

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What are the different types of DNS Records

A DNS record is used to point a domain or subdomain to an IP address. Assigning a value to an A record is as simple as providing your DNS management panel with an IP address to where the domain or subdomain should point and a TTL. DNS record contains two important fields, “Name” and “Data”….

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The trust relationship between this workstation and the primary domain failed

11/04/201606/04/2023

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The trust relationship between this workstation and the primary domain failed

Windows domains provide network administrators with ways to administer devices and control them from a central location. Domains are generally made up of computers on the same local network. When a computer is joined to a domain, it doesn’t use its own local user accounts. User accounts and passwords are managed on the domain controller….

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