Active Directory : configure a central store for ADMX / ADML files

In this “How” tutorial, I will explain how to create a central store to centralize the group policy definition files (ADMX / ADML).The central store allows file replication using the SYSVOL directory of domain controllers and therefore having the same configuration on all the controllers.



AppLocker : configuration in an Active Directory environment

Presentation In this tutorial, we will see how to configure AppLocker in an Active Directory environment using group policies. AppLocker is a Windows feature that is similar to a firewall at the application level. AppLocker allows you to control the applications running on computers. AppLocker is able to act on: Executables (.exe). Windows Installer (msi, …

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RDS gateway : installation and configuration

Presentation of the RDS gateway In this tutorial, we are going to install, configure and use an RDS gateway without deploying an RDS farm. In an environment mainly consisting of Windows server, the use of the RDS gateway is a means of setting up remote access for the IT server. It is not necessary to …

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Bitlocker : store recovery password in Active Directory

Presentation In this tutorial, we will see how to store the Bitlocker recovery password in the Active Directrory. The recovery password is requested when the user forgets his pin code or when he wishes to access the hard disk on another computer when the TPM module has been used. Viewing passwords is done using the …

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GPO: add a registry key

Intro In this tutorial, we will see how using a group policy, add a registry key. With group policies, it is also possible to delete or modify the value of an existing key Depending on the hive (HKLM / HKCU), the strategy should be placed on the correct OU (Organizational unit) and the correct computer …

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Hyper-V cluster: maintenance of a node

Intro In this tutorial, I will explain how to put a node (host) in maintenance on a Hyper-V Cluster. This tutorial can be applied to all Windows Server clusters. It should be checked before switching roles. Maintenance of a node Depuis la console Gestionnaire de cluster de basculement et aller sur la liste des nœuds …

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Security: prevent local logon on Windows servers

Intro In this tutorial, we will see how to prevent local logon on Windows servers. What you should know is that by default all users are allowed to log on locally to Windows except for domain controllers. For servers in Workgroup, the problem is less posed but for servers members of a domain, all users …

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Admin Center: installation in gateway mode

Intro In this tutorial, we will see how to install the Admin Center in gateway mode. As a reminder, the Admin Center is a Web interface that allows the administration of Windows servers using WinRM. From the Admin Center, it is almost possible the same as with the graphical interface: Monitor a set of servers …

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GPO : configure automatic session locking

Overview of the strategy

Presentation In this tutorial, we will see how to activate automatic session locking after a period of inactivity. This group policy increases the level of security, because many users do not lock their session when they leave their workstation. The parameters that we will configure apply to Users. Activate automatic session lock From a domain …

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