In the version of the Server Message Block (SMB) 3.0 protocol introduced in Windows Server 2012 / Windows 8, it became possible to encrypt data transferred over the network between the SMB file server and the clients. Data are encrypted transparently from the client’s point of view and doesn’t require.. read more
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Fine-Grained Password Policy in Windows Server 2012 R2
In Active Directory version introduced in Windows Server 2000, you could create only one password policy for the entire domain. This policy was configured within the standard Default Domain Policy. If the administrator assigned a new GPO with other password settings to the OU, CSE (Client Side Extensions) would ignore.. read more
Disk Cleanup on Windows Server 2012 / 2008 Without Installing Desktop Experience
By default, in Windows Server 2008 / R2 and 2012 / R2 there is no Disk Cleanup (cleanmgr.exe) utility that allows to delete unused files and clean up the WinSxS folder and component store from the files of updates that are no longer required. To run it, first you have.. read more
How To Backup and Restore IIS configuration to Another Server
This article describes how to create the backup of IIS Web site, application pool and configuraion and restore them on another server. This guide will help you to create your own plan of emergency recovery for IIS-based websites, migrate the configuration and websites between the servers or add a new.. read more
Using FSRM on Windows File Server to Prevent Ransomware
In this article, we’ll consider the methods of using File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) features on a file server running Windows Server 2012 R2 to detect and block ransomware. In particular, we’ll tell how to install FSRM service on the file server, configure file screening, and in the case ransomware.. read more
How to Run File Explorer Elevated
When working with Windows File Explorer on the server as local administrator, you often have to open system directories, user profiles or edit protected system files. When trying to open such directory/file in Windows Explorer in the current context, the UAC warning appears prompting to grant access and elevate privileges.
Granting Remote Access on SCManager to Non-admin Users
Let’s consider the peculiarities of granting remote access permission to enumerate the list of services running on a remote server to domain users without rights of local administrators. In fact, the task comes down to providing remote connection to the Service Control Manager (SCManager).
Windows 10: Unable to Download WSUS (0×80244019) Upgrade Packages
WSUS for Windows Server 2012 or higher supports the installation of both common security patches and large upgrade packages (upgrades in Microsoft terminology) on Windows 10. However, this feature doesn’t work out-of-the-box: these upgrades (they are called Redstone in Windows 10 concept) simply cannot be downloaded on clients. Let’s consider.. read more
Configuring Kerberos Authentication on IIS Website
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to configure the transparent SSO (Single Sign-On) Kerberos domain user authentication on the IIS website running Windows Server 2012 R2. Start IIS Manager on your Web server, select the necessary website and go to the Authentication section. As you can see, only Anonymous.. read more
Tracking Files Deletion using Audit Policy and MSSQL
Any Windows administrator has come across the situation when angry users want to know who has deleted a very important file of the annual report from the share on the file server. This information can be obtained only if you have enabled the audit of the deleted files and folders.. read more
