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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Windows Server

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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How to create a Microsoft HyperV checkpoint

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How to create a Microsoft HyperV checkpoint

Hyper-V provides hardware virtualization, and this means each virtual machine runs on virtual hardware. In this article, you will learn how to create a Microsoft HyperV checkpoint. HyperV enables you to create virtual hard drives, virtual switches, and a number of other virtual devices. Virtualization allows you to run software that requires older versions of…

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Retrieve an SSL Thumbprint in Windows using PowerShell

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Retrieve an SSL Thumbprint in Windows using PowerShell

A certificate thumbprint, also called a fingerprint, is a hash of a certificate. Thumbprints are used as unique identifiers for certificates, in applications when making trust decisions, in configuration files, and displayed in interfaces. Please, see how to retrieve an SSL Thumbprint in Windows using PowerShell. Please, see Fix Windows Admin Center cannot be reached,…

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How to Retrieve an SSL Thumbprint in Windows using MMC

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How to Retrieve an SSL Thumbprint in Windows using MMC

In this guide on how to retrieve an SSL Thumbprint in Windows using MMC. MMC is a component of Windows 2000 and its successors that provides system administrators and advanced users with an interface for configuring and monitoring the system. You use Microsoft Management Console (MMC) to create, save and open administrative tools, called consoles, which manage…

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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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Windows Server

How to Activate Cisco ASA 5505 License

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How to Activate Cisco ASA 5505 License

In this article, we shall discuss how to Activate Cisco ASA 5505 License. The Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance) is a security device that integrates a robust firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), and virtual private network (VPN) capabilities. Cisco ASA is widely deployed to protect enterprise networks by controlling access, preventing attacks, and ensuring secure…

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Network | Monitoring

What is the difference between iDRAC, IPMI, and ILO

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What is the difference between iDRAC, IPMI, and ILO

iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller), IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface), and iLO (Integrated Lights-Out) are all out-of-band management technologies commonly used in enterprise IT environments to remotely monitor and manage servers. Each of these technologies is associated with specific hardware vendors. In this article, we will discuss the difference between iDRAC, IPMI, and ILO….

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Network | Monitoring

Migrate Veeam MSSQL Database to a new Microsoft SQL Server

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Migrate Veeam MSSQL Database to a new Microsoft SQL Server

Veeam Backup and Replication is a data protection and disaster recovery solution for virtual, physical, and cloud environments. In this article, you will learn how to Migrate Veeam MSSQL Database to a new Microsoft SQL Server. Kindly refer to these related guides to more about other Veeam products. Advantages of using a 3rd party software for…

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Perform Pleasant Password Self-serve Reset using the “link”

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Perform Pleasant Password Self-serve Reset using the “link”

In this article, we shall discuss how to Perform Pleasant Password Self-serve Reset using the “link for users who have forgotten their password”. The Pleasant Password Manager is a robust tool for managing passwords securely and conveniently. Its comprehensive features make it suitable for businesses looking to enhance their security posture and streamline password management….

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Virtualization

How to Perform a Self-service Password Reset using the Windows Login Integration Client

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How to Perform a Self-service Password Reset using the Windows Login Integration Client

Pleasant Password gives users the ability to change or perform self-serve password reset with no administrator or help desk involvement. This feature is vital when you have completely logged off your Windows PC and would like to reset it. In this article, we shall discuss how to Perform a Self-service Password Reset using the Windows…

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Password Manager

Perform Pleasant Password Self-Service Reset Enrolment

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Perform Pleasant Password Self-Service Reset Enrolment

In this article, we shall discuss how to Perform Self-Service Password Reset Enrolment – Pleasant Password Manager. If you wish to test this tool as well, please check the official website for the most current pricing information. Pleasant Password Manager offers a range of pricing plans, including free and premium options. This includes features like…

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