WDS – Configure Multiple PXE Servers
This article explains how to set up multiple WDS servers on a single network.
Windows Server
WDS: DHCP configuration for UEFI
Introduction In this article, we will see how to configure the DHCP service so that you can use WDS to install Windows on computers with UEFI enabled, which is the case for Generation 2 virtual machines on Hyper-V. In a “standard” Active Directory deployment where DHCP and WDS services are installed on different servers that …
DNSSEC: Sign a DNS Zone with Windows Server
DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) is an extension of the DNS protocol that adds security to the DNS protocol by signing the records by a public / private key system. This extension allows the client to verify that the response received is valid and has not been changed by a man-in-the-middle attack. This extension …
MPIO: Enable Path Check
By default, this feature is not enabled, the paths are checked during a problem. Enable path verification Open a PowerShell command prompt and enter the following command to check the status of PathVerificationState: To enable path checking, enter the following command: Restart the server to take account of the configuration.
DirectAccess – Installation – Configuration in Windows Server 2016/2019
Introduction DirectAccess is a feature available with the Remote Access role, which allows you to set up an automatic connection solution to the corporate network for mobile computers or for small remote sites. Unlike a VPN, the connection is initiated directly by a service on the remote computer, which allows for similar behavior if the …
Windows Backup: installation and configuration
Presentation Windows Server includes a feature (Windows Backup) that allows you to perform full system backups or a portion of it. It can be used to back up virtual machines, SQL Server databases, file server … It is recommended to use a hard disk dedicated to backups to have incremental backups, in case of user …
Nano Server: Generating and Using a Windows Nano Server Virtual Disk
Nano Server Overview Nano Server is a version of Windows Server that has made its appearance with Windows Server 2016, which is a “light” version of a Windows Core (without GUI) that installs the following roles: Hyper-V containers IIS DNS File Server (SOFS). Complete presentation : https://docs.microsoft.com/fr-fr/windows-server/get-started/getting-started-with-nano-server Unlike the “normal” versions of WIndows, the Nano …
GPO: Deploy RemoteApp Programs
Introduction In this tutorial we will see how to deploy RemoteApp configured by Group Policy (GPO) on an RDS farm. Prerequisites The deployment of the RDS farm must have: A server with the RD Web Access service. A collection of configured with remoteapp programs. Customers must be on Windows 8 minimum. In order to improve …
WSUS: Remove Drivers from Updates
Not long ago, I wanted to enable driver updates through WSUS. When I saw the amount of drivers to download compared to the percentage used, I wanted to backtrack. The problem is that once you synchronize to the WSUS database, you have to approve or reject the files. The solution to remove all traces of …
Active Directory: Multi Site, Subnet, and Replication Configuration
This article explains how to configure a multi-site and subnet Active Directory topology. It is also explained inter and intra site replication.