BitLocker is a full volume encryption feature included with Microsoft Windows versions starting with Windows Vista. It is designed to protect data by providing encryption for entire volumes. By default, it uses the AES encryption algorithm in cipher block chaining or XTS mode with a 128-bit or 256-bit key. See this guide for information on…
In this article, we shall discuss “Application pool has been disabled or Changing identity user for IIS Application Pool (Event ID 5059)”. The Internet Information Services (IIS) is an extensible web server software from Microsoft for use with Windows NT family. IIS supports HTTP, HTTP/2, HTTPS, FTP, FTPS, SMTP and NNTP. Here are some related…
Remote Server Administration Tool (RSAT) is a set of tools that help you manage the server remotely through a remote client. Using this tool, you can manage all your roles and features in Windows Server 2012 R2 to Windows Server 2022 from any device at the time of writing this article. You want to see…
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A Certificate Signing Request (CSR) is a small file that contains information regarding the organization that is applying for an SSL certificate. It is recommended that the customer generates the CSR before ordering the SSL certificate. Once generated, the respective CA or Certification Authority uses the CSR to issue a new SSL server certificate. See how to create a request a…
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Password Manager is a simple and easy-to-use password management tool. This password management system is compatible with KeePass (our existing password management system). Kindly refer to some of these related guides: How to clear, enable or disable TPM in Windows via the BIOS or UEFI, BitLocker Back Door:TPM Only: From stolen laptop to inside the company…
Exploring the merits and demerits of the Local System Account is essential for effective computer system management. This account type has its own strengths and weaknesses, which impact system performance and security. By understanding these pros and cons, administrators can make better choices when setting up their computer systems. For related guides see: Local System…
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Rufus is a utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives, such as USB keys/pen drives, memory sticks, etc. It can be used for creating USB installation media from bootable ISOs (Windows, Linux, UEFI). In this guide, I will show you how to create a bootable USB using Rufus on Windows. Please see…
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Active Directory is a Microsoft directory system that you can install on a Windows server. Companies use Active Directory to store objects such as computers, users, and groups in the directory system. In this article, we shall discuss “Universal or Global and Domain Local Group Scopes Differences”, You may also want to visit the following…
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In this article, we shall learn How to use MSINFO32 to view System Information. The process called System Information belongs to Microsoft Windows Operating System. This tool gathers information about your computer and displays a comprehensive view of your hardware, system components, and software environment. You can use to diagnose computer issues. Please see System…
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When programs are installed on Windows, you have the choice to create a desktop shortcut for the individual programs. However, if you don’t create a desktop shortcut at the time that you install the program, you can install the desktop shortcut later, and you can easily create one with the steps shown below. Please see…
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Had to convert the GPT disk to MBR when I was unable to install Windows OS on the Disk Partitions available. Master Boot Record (MBR) disks use the standard BIOS partition table. GUID Partition Table (GPT) disks use Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). One advantage of GPT disks is that you can have more than…
LDAP is a network protocol used to perform queries and changes in a distributed directory service. The protocol from the TCP / IP protocol stack is specified in the RFCs 4510, 4511, and 4532. LDAP itself is not a directory, but a protocol with which one can retrieve information from an LDAP directory. LDAP requires…
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There are times you (System Administrator) may want to reboot your PC due to undesired behavior on your PC. During and after the installation of new programs (software and hardware), most times, you may need to restart your device. This will shut off all processes so that the Kernal can be re-established with the new…
