In this article, we will look at how to enable the Transport Layer Security (TLS 1.2) protocol on different Windows versions, including cases for .Net and WinHTTP applications. TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 are deprecated protocol versions. If you have migrated all your services to TLS 1.2 or TLS 1.3, you may disable support for legacy TLS versions on your Windows servers and clients (How to Disable TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 Using GPO). However, prior to doing it, make sure that all your clients support TLS 1.2.
Windows Server: Administration Guides
Step-by-step tutorials and comprehensive courses covering Windows Server installation, configuration, administration, and management. Learn to deploy server roles, manage Active Directory, configure networking, automate tasks with PowerShell, and implement security best practices for Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022 editions. Ideal for beginners and IT professionals seeking practical, hands-on knowledge to master Windows Server environments.
Windows 10 and 11 Tutorials for System Administrators
Guides and technical tutorials for system administrators, focusing on the configuration, deployment, and management of Windows 10 and Windows 11 desktop operating systems. Step-by-step instructions on installation, deployment, policy configuration, security hardening, and administrative tools to optimize Windows enterprise environments.
Group Policy (GPO) Guides for Admins
Clear, concise tutorials on creating and managing Group Policy Objects to control user and computer settings, enforce security, and streamline network administration in Active Directory environments.
- Configuring Firewall Rules With Group Policy
- How to Copy Files or Folders to All Computers with GPO
- Updating Group Policy Administrative Templates (ADMX) Files
- Active Directory Password Policy
- Applying Group Policy troubleshooting guidance
- Deploying printers via GPO
- Running PowerShell scripts using Group Policy
- Local Groups Policies export and import on Windows
Active Directory: Setup, Configuration, and Best Practices
Step-by-step tutorials and comprehensive resources for installing, configuring, and managing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). Learn how to set up domain controllers, design forest and domain structures, create users and groups, and implement security best practices.
- Updating AD Group Membership Without Restart or Logoff
- How to Detect the Source of Account Lockout in Active Directory
- Adding an Additional Domain Controller To an Existing AD Domain
- Active Directory Health Check
- Get-ADDomainController: How to Get Domain Controller Information with Powershell
- How to Transfer os Seize FSMO Roles in Active Directory
- Active Directory Backup Best Practices
- How to Reset Domain Admin Password in Active Directory
- Fix Trust Relationship Failed Issue without Domain Rejoining
- How to Extend Password Expire Date in Active Directory
- How to Find Inactive Accounts in Active Directory
Enterprise Virtualization Platforms
Expert guides and tutorials for system administrators on VMware, Hyper-V, and Proxmox virtualization. Covering installation, configuration, management, and optimization to build robust and scalable virtual environments.
PowerShell Scripting Tutorials
Practical guides to automate and manage a wide range of IT tasks using PowerShell. Learn how to streamline system administration, Active Directory, network configuration, software deployment, Microsoft 365 management, and more through powerful scripting and cmdlets.
VMware:Install and Configure Guides
Detailed walkthroughs for installing VMware ESXi, vCenter Server, and VMware Workstation Player, including configuration of virtual machines, network settings, and storage options to optimize your virtual infrastructure.
- VMware ESXi: Create VMFS Datastore on USB Drives
- Configuring iSCSI Datastore on VMware ESXi
- Add Drivers into VMWare ESXi Installation Image
- Adding Sound Controller to a VMWare VM
- Using Free VMware vSphere Hypervisor
- Adding an ESXi host to the VMware vCenter (vCSA)
- Reset VMware ESXi root password
- Disable the Virtual Machine Auto Suspend Feature in VMware Workstation/Player
- Group PoliciesPowerShellWindows 10Windows 11Windows Server 2019
Allow or Prevent Non-Admin Users from Reboot/Shutdown Windows
March 15, 2024In this article, we will look at several ways to manage non-admin user permissions to restart or shutdown Windows workstations or servers. By default, non-privileged users can only reboot and…
Quite often, you have to expand virtual machine disks when the system drive runs out of free space. For example, you increased the disk size in the VMware or Hyper-V…
- PowerShellWindows 10Windows 11
Wi-Fi (Internet) Disconnects After Sleep or Hibernation on Windows 10/11
March 15, 2024I have noticed a strange thing: my brand new Lenovo laptop loses Internet connection over a Wi-Fi adapter after waking up from sleep or hibernation. The network connection status shows…
This article will explain how to add (install) a new certificate to the trusted root certificate list on Linux.
- Active DirectoryWindows 10Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2019
Fix: The Requested Certificate Template is Not Supported by This CA
January 9, 2023Let’s say you try to request a certificate from a Windows CA and get an error stating The requested certificate template is not supported by this CA. In my case,…
- PowerShellWindows 10Windows 11Windows Server 2019
How to Remove Hidden/Ghost Network Adapters in Windows
March 17, 2024When replacing a motherboard or a network card, during a P2V or cold migration of virtual machines between hypervisors, or when configuring multiple VLANs on a single NIC in Windows,…
- Active DirectoryGroup PoliciesPowerShellWindows 10Windows Server 2019
How to Create a Scheduled Task Using GPO
March 17, 2024You can use the Group Policy to create and deploy scheduled tasks to domain computers. For example, you can create a task that automatically logs out users or shuts down…
Windows Server 2022 introduces native support for the HTTP/3 protocol which makes the loading of IIS website pages faster and improves security. The most important feature of HTTP/3 is that…
- Azure and Microsoft 365ExchangePowerShell
Granting Send As and Send on Behalf Permissions in Exchange Server/Microsoft 365
March 17, 2024In on-premises Exchange Server and Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online), you can grant users permission to send e-mails on behalf of another user or mailbox. In this article, we will show…