SR-IOV (Single Root Input/Output Virtualization) is a host hardware device virtualization technology that allows virtual machines to have direct access to host devices. It can virtualize different types of devices, but most often it is used to virtualize network adapters. In this article, we’ll show you how to enable and configure SR-IOV for virtual machine network adapters on a Windows Hyper-V server.
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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
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- Updating Group Policy Administrative Templates (ADMX) Files
- Active Directory Password Policy
- Applying Group Policy troubleshooting guidance
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- Running PowerShell scripts using Group Policy
- Local Groups Policies export and import on Windows
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- 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
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- How to Extend Password Expire Date in Active Directory
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- 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
- Windows 10Windows 11Windows Server 2019
How to Repair Windows Boot Manager, BCD and Master Boot Record (MBR)
March 11, 2024The Boot Manager in modern Windows versions uses the BCD (Boot Configuration Data) file to boot the operating system installed on the computer. This file contains information about the installed…
- Active DirectoryGroup PoliciesPowerShellWindows Server 2019
Add Last Logged On Username to Computer Description in AD
March 24, 2026You can store various useful information in the description of computer objects in Active Directory. For example, information about the computer model, hardware inventory, or the last logged-on username. In…
- Active DirectoryPowerShellWindows Server 2019
Converting UserAccountControl Attribute Values in Active Directory
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- Windows 11
How to Install Windows 11 on Unsupported Hardware (Bypass TPM, Secure Boot, RAM)
October 25, 2025To install Windows 11, your computer must meet these minimum system requirements: a TPM 2.0 chip (Trusted Platform Module), UEFI firmware + Secure Boot enabled, 4+ GB RAM, a minimum…
- PowerShellWindows 10Windows Server 2019
Configuring PowerShell Remoting (WinRM) over HTTPS
March 15, 2024By default, traffic in a PowerShell Remoting session is encrypted no matter whether HTTP (TCP/5985) or HTTPS (TCP/5986) transport protocol is used. Anyway, all traffic is encrypted using the AES-256…
- Group PoliciesWindows 10Windows Server 2019
The Sign-in Method Isn’t Allowed to Logon Windows
March 15, 2024If you see The sign-in method is not allowed error when trying to logon Windows, it means that the resulting Group Policy settings prevent local sign-in for a current user…
I saw a strange error: Errno 28 “No space left on device” when trying to manually update a VMWare ESXi version on a standalone host:
- Windows 10Windows 11Windows Server 2019
Can’t Access Shared Folders or Map Network Drives from Windows 10 and 11
March 16, 2024If you cannot open or map network shared folders on your NAS, Samba Linux server, or computers with legacy Windows versions (Windows 7/XP/Server 2003) from Windows 10 or 11, most…