In this article, we’ll show you how to properly put an Exchange Server 2019/2016 host into maintenance mode. You must put your Database Availability Group (DAG) into maintenance mode if you are going to install updates on an Exchange Server host (Windows Updates or Exchange CU) or maintain your server hardware. When you enable maintenance mode, you must move active databases off the Exchange server and switch the queue to other servers.
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
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How to Disable TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 in Windows Using GPO
June 8, 2023In this article, we will show how to disable legacy versions of the Transport Layer Security protocol in Windows using Group Policies. TLS 1.0 and 1.1 versions are no longer…
- Active DirectoryWindows 10Windows 11Windows Server 2019
Error: There are Currently No Logon Servers Available
March 16, 2024When a user logs on to a Windows computer that is joined to an Active Directory domain, they may see the following error message: There are currently no logon servers…
One of my users has an annoying problem with an HP color printer. After connecting the printer (either directly, or as a shared network printer via GPO) and installing drivers,…
- PowerShellWindows 10Windows 11Windows Server 2019
How to Reset Network Settings in Windows
March 16, 2024Resetting network settings in Windows is usually the last resort for dealing with complex issues with local network or Internet access. This feature allows resetting network and TCP/IP settings to…
- Active DirectoryGroup PoliciesWindows 10Windows 11Windows Server 2019
Deploying Printers to Domain Users and Computers with GPO
May 21, 2025You can use Group Policies (GPOs) to install and connect shared printers to specific users, computers, and groups in an Active Directory domain. In this article, we’ll look at how…
- PowerShellWindows Server 2016Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2022
Installing Remote Desktop HTML5 Web Client on Windows Server RDS
November 7, 2022On Windows Server 2022/2019/2016 with Remote Desktop Services deployed, you can install and configure the new HTML5-based Remote Desktop Web Client. This web client will allow any device (iOS, macOS,…
- PowerShellWindows 10Windows 11Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2022
How to Change the Network Profile (Location) to Public or Private on Windows
March 15, 2024When connecting to a new network, Windows prompts you to select its network profile type (network location): Public or Private. Windows network profiles are part of Windows Defender Firewall with…
- PowerShellWindows Server 2016Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2022
Setup a Remote Desktop Gateway on Windows Server
March 15, 2024Remote Desktop Gateway is a Remote Desktop Services role on Windows Server that is used to provide secure access to remote desktops and published RemoteApps from the Internet via an…
- PowerShellWindows 10Windows Server 2019
How to Manage Windows File Shares Using PowerShell
March 12, 2024The built-in SMBShare PowerShell module allows you to create, configure, and manage shared network folders in Windows. In this article, we will look at how to manage file shares (SMB…