In this article, we’ll show how to correctly remove (demote) an Active Directory domain controller on Windows Server 2022/2019/2016/2012R2. When removing a domain controller, usually one of the following scenarios is used.
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If you are using untrusted/public networks to connect clients/apps to your Microsoft SQL Server database, it is recommended to use traffic encryption. Let’s see how to configure and enable mandatory…
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The Microsoft Teams PowerShell module is designed to manage Teams from the command line. You can use the Teams module commands to quickly perform common administrative tasks or in automation…
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Active DirectoryGroup PoliciesWindows 10Windows 11
Using Windows Update Delivery Optimization in Local Networks
July 21, 2022You can use Windows Update Delivery Optimization (WUDO) in Windows 10 to more efficiently distribute Windows updates (received through Windows Update or WSUS) and Configuration Manager packages in a corporate…
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In this article, we will show you how to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for SSH login on Linux using Google PAM (Pluggable Authentication Module) and Microsoft Authenticator mobile app. 2FA…
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OpenVPN is an open-source software suite that is really one of the most popular and easiest solutions for implementing a secure VPN. OpenVPN allows you to combine a server and…
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AzureMicrosoft 365PowerShell
Manage Groups in Azure AD and Microsoft 365 Using PowerShell
July 15, 2022You can use graphical management tools such as Azure Portal or the Microsoft 365 Admin Center to manage groups in Azure. In this article, we’ll show how to create, edit,…
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During a clean installation of Windows 10 on a laptop from the USB flash drive install media, I came across a strange error. When selecting the partition on which to…
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PowerShellWindows 10Windows Server 2019
Invoke-WebRequest: Perform HTTP Requests, Download Files, Parse Web with PowerShell
July 13, 2022The Invoke-WebRequest cmdlet can be used to request HTTP/HTTPS/FTP resources directly from the PowerShell console. You can use this command to send HTTP requests (GET and POST), download files from…
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PowerShellWindows 10Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2019
Configuring Port Forwarding in Windows
July 13, 2022You can configure network port forwarding in all Windows versions without using third-party tools. Using a port forwarding rule, you can redirect an incoming TCP connection (IPv4 or IPv6) from…