GPO: force updates from the console
Since Windows 2012, it is possible to force the update of group policies from the Group Policy Management console. It is no longer necessary to go through all the …
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DFS: delete a namespace on Windows Server
In this tutorial, I will explain how to delete a DFS namespace on Windows Server. In the vast majority of cases, you won’t normally need this tutorial ;) Although this …
Windows Server: configure an IP address on a network card
In this tutorial, I will explain how to configure an IP address on a network card on a Windows server. This operation is not complicated, but there are several solutions …
Share a folder in PowerShell
Create a share with PowerShell: This tutorial explains how to share a folder in Powershell granting full access to Everyone. The folder to be shared must already exist on …
DNS: delete a record on Windows Server
In this “How To” tutorial, I will explain how to delete a DNS record on Windows Server with the DNS Manager console. Delete a DNS record Open the DNS Manager console On a …
Crowdsec: protecting Windows servers
In a previous tutorial, I explained how toprotect your Linux servers with Crowdsec in order to block “malicious” traffic. For almost 2 months now, the Crowdsec version …
Active Directory: change the KrbTgt account password
In this tutorial, I will explain how to change the password of the KrbTgt account. Before explaining how to change the password of this account, I will give you some …
GPO - Use WMI filters to filter the application of group policies
In this tutorial, I will walk you through how to create and use Group Policy WMI Filters to filter the application of Group Policy. Before starting, the “technical” part …
Disable server manager at logon
If you’re used to connecting to Windows servers, you may have noticed that Server Manager opens every time, although handy, this tends to “slow” the login and is …
Active Directory: Secure Domain Join to Domain Admins
In this tutorial, we will address a security point on an Active Directory environment, which is the domain joining of computers. What you need to know (some …
GPO: force DNS computer registration
In this tutorial, I will explain how to force DNS registration of computers by Group Policy (GPO) in an Active Directory environment. Maintaining a clean, up-to-date DNS …
GPO: block programs and prevent software installation - software restriction
In this tutorial, I will explain how by Group Policy (GPO) in an Active Directory environment , block the launch of programs and prevent the installation of certain …