This article explains how to install and configure the Remote Desktop Session Host terminal server role on a standalone Windows Server 2022/2019 in a workgroup (without an Active Directory domain)…
SID (Security IDentifier) is a unique identifier that is assigned to users, groups, computers, or other security objects when they are created in Windows, an Active Directory domain, or an…
The Get-ADUser is the most commonly used PowerShell cmdlet for retrieving Active Directory user information, including attributes like usernames, email addresses, account activity, group memberships, contact details, job titles, organizational…
When managing a large fleet of servers and workstations, it is useful to have basic information about the computer displayed on the system desktop. For example, it can include the…
The read-only domain controller (RODC) feature was first introduced in Windows Server 2008. The main purpose of the RODC is the secure installation of the own domain controller in remote…
Windows Server running the Volume Activation Services role can act as a KMS (Key Management Service) server, allowing you to activate computers with volume editions of the Windows Server and…
Active Directory is a reliable yet critical service, and the functionality of the entire enterprise network depends on its proper operation. The proper functioning of Active Directory requires constant monitoring…
Users can press CTRL+ALT+DEL and select Change Password from the menu that opens to change their password on the Windows workstation. However, this won’t work if you are connected to…
Logging to simple text files is a convenient way to track all actions performed by a PowerShell script. Such a log file is useful for debugging script errors and reviewing…
Windows administrators may encounter an issue where, when attempting to stop or start a service in the services.mscmanagement snap-in, the service gets stuck in the “Stopping” or “Starting” state. In…