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In this article i will showing you how to Configure Windows device inactivity limit locally and domain wide. Due to security reasons, it is now important that your computer screen is locked when the system is inactive or idle for some time. Please see How to access shared resources from two different domains, How to…
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In this article, we shall be leveraging Zero Trust to harden the Veeam Backup Server with Microsoft AppLocker. Zero Trust principles include explicit verification, minimal privilege access, and assuming breach. Please see how to Configure Multiple IP Addresses on a Single or Multiple NICs, and “Demystifying Zero Trust with Veeam: Design your Architecture“. AppLocker enables…
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Winget, also known as the Windows Package Manager, is a powerful tool that simplifies the installation, updating, and management of software packages on Windows systems. This guide will walk you through the process of getting Winget up and running on a Windows Server, specifically focusing on versions like Windows Server 2022 and 2019. Please see…
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This article discusses the steps to manage User Permission on Synology with Active Directory [Part 1]. When managing access permissions in a Synology DS923+ NAS that is integrated with Active Directory (AD). The goal is to ensure that users and groups have the correct level of access to resources such as shared folders, based on…
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Before diving into the issue resolution, let’s first discuss what the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) is. MDT is a tool that helps automate and streamline the deployment of Windows operating systems and applications. This article discusses the Fix MDT Workbench Crashes when opening WinPE tab Properties. Please see MySQL Workbench could not connect to MySQL…
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ACEMAGICIAN, a well-known brand, manufactures powerful mini PCs. They offer a range of high-performance products in a small form factor, ideal for both personal and professional use. In this article, we shall discuss how to ‘Install Windows Server unto ACEMAGICIAN Mini PC [AM06 Pro]’. Please see how Install Proxmox VE on a Beelink EQ12 Mini…
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A file share is a directory on a device whether physical or virtual containing files and directories that are accessible to other users via the network. It utilizes the supported file sharing protocols “SMB or NFS”. In this article, we shall Create Folders and Enable File sharing on Windows Server. This is also application to…
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The Windows ADK and Windows PE add-on provide tools for customizing Windows images for large-scale deployment and testing system quality, performance, and applications running on it. Therefore, In this article, we shall discuss the new fix for Windows PE working for Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022. Please see how to install Endpoint Configuration Manager…
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In this guide, i will show you How to determine Tombstone Lifetime in Active Directory. A Tombstone Lifetime will help determine how long a deleted object can be stored within an active directory. This deleted object is not fully removed from the Active Directory but is marked as a Tombstone Lifetime object. We cannot access…
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In this guide, I will show you how to Enable and Configure WinRM via GPO. Microsoft Windows Remote Management (WinRM) is an implementation of the WS-Management protocol, which is a standard Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP). Please “Cannot find the computer: Fix the following error occurred while using Kerberos authentication“, and how to fix “An…
In this detailed guide, we will look at how to implement DNS split-brain policies in an Active Directory environment. Creating a split-brain DNS setup is crucial for managing different DNS responses based on whether the request is internal or external. This can help streamline network traffic, improve security, and ensure that internal and external users…
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In Active Directory (AD), distribution groups and security groups serve distinct purposes. Distribution groups are primarily used for email distribution lists, while security groups are used to assign permissions to resources within your network. Converting a distribution group to a security group can be necessary for managing access control more effectively. Please see How to…
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Active Directory (AD) groups are essential for managing permissions and access within an organization’s IT environment. The group scope defines how permissions and memberships are applied and propagated across domains and forests. There are three types of group scopes: Universal, Global, and Domain Local. Each has its own characteristics and use cases. This guide will…
