Testing a connection in PowerShell using Test-NetConnection
Test network connectivity with PowerShell using the Test-NetConnection command: check ports, IP addresses and TCP responses with ease.
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PowerShell Logon Script
In this article, I’m going to give you an example of a logon script written in PowerShell. Why write a PowerShell script to log in when VBScript works as shown in the …
Activate a Windows Server evaluation version
As you may have noticed, when you buy a server, manufacturers (Dell, HP, etc.) no longer provide OS support (ISO). So if you want to reinstall the server, you’ll need to …
Windows Keeps Restarting in a Loop After Updates—Any Solutions?
In this tutorial, I’ll explain how to try to fix the problem where Windows keeps restarting in a loop after updates. The following is not a universal solution and may not …
How to use Robocopy on Windows: complete guide with practical examples
Learn how to use Robocopy in Windows to efficiently copy, back up, and sync your files. Essential options, practical examples, and best practices for automating your …
Windows Admin Center v2: Installation, configuration and getting started
Learn how to install, configure, and use Windows Admin Center v2 to effectively manage your Windows servers.
Export / Import a planned task on Windows
In this tutorial, I will show you how to export and import a task planned on Windows from the task planner Export a planned task Here we will export the planned Reboot …
Windows Server 2025: Install MariaDB
In this tutorial, we will see how to install the MariaDB database server on Windows Server. Download MariaDB for Windows Server Start by downloading the MariaDB …
PowerShell: Resolve a DNS name with Resolve-DnsName
In this tutorial, I will explain how to use PowerShell to perform DNS name resolution using the Resolve-DnsName command. This built-in Windows tool makes it easy to query …
LGPO: Automate the configuration of local policies on Windows
Découvrez comment utiliser LGPO.exe pour configurer et appliquer des stratégies de groupe locales sous Windows. Idéal pour les postes hors domaine ou les déploiements …
Windows Server: How to Install an SSH Server - OpenSSH
In this tutorial, I will explain how to install the OpenSSH (SSH) server on Windows Server in order to administer it remotely as you would do for a Linux server and also …
Windows: Add a static route
In this tutorial, I will explain how to add a static route on a Windows computer (Servers or Desktop). To illustrate this tutorial, we will use this diagram: Here we have …