Tag: Windows Server 2016

Harden your Veeam Backup Server with Microsoft AppLocker

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Harden your Veeam Backup Server with Microsoft AppLocker

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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Windows, Windows Server

Force BitLocker Recovery: Perform BitLocker Recovery via the Self-Service Portal and Helpdesk

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Force BitLocker Recovery: Perform BitLocker Recovery via the Self-Service Portal and Helpdesk

BitLocker recovery is the process in which access to a BitLocker-protected drive is restored in the event the drive doesn’t unlock using its default unlock mechanism. In this article, we shall discuss “Force BitLocker recovery: Perform BitLocker Recovery via the Self-Service Portal and Helpdesk”. Please see Perform BitLocker Recovery Password Rotation in Active Directory, what…

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Windows Server

How to set up a Print Server on Windows Servers

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How to set up a Print Server on Windows Servers

A Print Server is a server that connects printers to the network. This is the single source of printing for all the workstations in a network. It helps to share a specific printer or multiple printers with users on the network. In this guide, I will be showing you How to set up a Print…

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Enable or Disable Control Panel and Windows Settings App

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Enable or Disable Control Panel and Windows Settings App

Anyone with access to the Control Panel and Windows Settings App can carry out many tasks on the system, especially when you are using the system in a public place. In this article, I will show you How to Enable or Disable Control Panel and Windows Settings App. You may also want to read about…

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How to Change the Log File Directory location in IIS

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How to Change the Log File Directory location in IIS

The big question is Why would you want to change the Log File to another drive or to another location? The simple answer is that we want to manage and control the amount of disk space that Internet Information Services (IIS) log files consume. In this guide, you will learn how to change the log…

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Web Server

Prevent OS Reinstallation: Change from legacy BIOS to UEFI

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Prevent OS Reinstallation: Change from legacy BIOS to UEFI

Switching from Legacy BIOS to UEFI is a common need for modern computers to take advantage of new features, improved security, and faster boot times. However, many fear this transition because they think it requires reinstalling the operating system (OS). In this guide, we’ll explore “how you can”Prevent OS Reinstallation: Change from legacy BIOS to…

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Query and display Windows information via WMI Explorer

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Query and display Windows information via WMI Explorer

WMI Explorer is a utility that lets you browse and view WMI namespaces, classes, instances, and properties in a single pane. It draws inspiration from the PowerShell-based WMI Explorer. In this article, we will show you how to download, query Windows information via WMI Explorer. Please see How to Enable and Disable WMI Traffic through…

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Network | Monitoring

Creating a WinPE USB Drive: Fixing System Boot Issues

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Creating a WinPE USB Drive: Fixing System Boot Issues

Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE) is a lightweight version of Windows, offering limited features that make it incredibly useful for system recovery, deployment, and maintenance tasks. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up your own “WinPE USB Drive: Fixing System Boot Issues”. Please see the fix for “Windows PE working for Windows…

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Configure Multiple IP Addresses on a Single or Multiple NICs

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Configure Multiple IP Addresses on a Single or Multiple NICs

This guide walks you through the process on Windows 10/11 and explains how to Configure Multiple IP Addresses on a Single or Multiple NICs. In certain scenarios, assigning multiple IP addresses to a single Network Interface Card (NIC) can be incredibly useful. Here are other related guides: Allow and Disallow Simultaneous Connection to Domain and…

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Network | Monitoring

Manage User Permission on Synology with Active Directory [Part 1]

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Manage User Permission on Synology with Active Directory [Part 1]

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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Reviews, Storage, Windows Server

Fix MDT Workbench Crashes when opening WinPE tab Properties

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Fix MDT Workbench Crashes when opening WinPE tab Properties

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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Windows, Windows Server

How to fix a vulnerable Trusted Platform Module [TPM]

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How to fix a vulnerable Trusted Platform Module [TPM]

The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology provides hardware-based security functions. A TPM chip performs cryptographic operations securely on your device. In this article, we will discuss the various steps on how to fix a vulnerable Trusted Platform Module [TPM]. Here is an exciting article on Manage TPM Protector: How to encrypt additional drives on an…

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How to install Windows Server unto ACEMAGICIAN Mini PC

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How to install Windows Server unto ACEMAGICIAN Mini PC

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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Windows Server