Introduction Just-In-Time (JIT) Administration on Windows Server 2016 is a Privileged Access Management (PAM) model that grants elevated privileges only when needed and only for the minimum time required to complete a task. Using the PAM feature in Active Directory (introduced in Windows Server 2016), administrators request time-limited group membership that expires automatically after a […]
Introduction Cross-forest trusts in Active Directory on Windows Server 2016 allow users in one AD forest to access resources in a completely separate forest, without merging the two domains. This is essential for mergers and acquisitions, partner organisation access, and multi-forest enterprise architectures. A two-way forest trust grants mutual access, while a one-way trust restricts […]
Introduction Azure AD Hybrid Join registers Windows Server 2016 (and Windows 10/11) devices with both on-premises Active Directory and Azure Active Directory simultaneously. Hybrid-joined devices get a Device ID in Azure AD, enabling Conditional Access policies, Azure AD-based SSO to cloud resources, Microsoft Intune co-management, and cloud-delivered features like Windows Hello for Business. This guide […]
Introduction A multi-site Active Directory deployment on Windows Server 2016 maps your physical network topology onto AD Sites and Services, ensuring that domain controllers authenticate users with the nearest DC rather than sending login traffic across slow WAN links. AD Sites control replication traffic, Kerberos referrals, and Group Policy application. This guide covers designing and […]
Introduction Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) on Windows Server 2016 provides a complete Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) platform for issuing and managing digital certificates used by SSL/TLS, smart card authentication, email signing, IPsec, code signing, and more. A two-tier PKI hierarchy — an offline Root CA and an online Issuing CA — is the […]
Introduction Windows Server 2016 includes an optional Edge Transport server role as part of the Exchange Server infrastructure. An Edge Transport server sits in the perimeter network (DMZ), handling all inbound and outbound Internet email to shield internal Exchange servers from direct Internet exposure. It performs anti-spam filtering, recipient validation, connection filtering, and policy enforcement […]
Introduction Microsoft Graph API provides a unified REST endpoint for accessing Microsoft 365, Azure AD, and related services. Using PowerShell on Windows Server 2016 with the Microsoft.Graph module, administrators can automate user lifecycle management, generate audit reports, and manage cloud resources programmatically. Installing the Microsoft Graph PowerShell Module Install the module and authenticate to Graph: […]
Introduction Windows Admin Center (WAC) is a modern browser-based management console for Windows Server 2016. It replaces many legacy MMC snap-ins with a unified, extensible interface that supports role-based access and Azure hybrid services integration, making it the preferred management tool for modern Windows Server environments. Installing Windows Admin Center Install WAC on a dedicated […]
Introduction The Active Directory Tiered Administration Model on Windows Server 2016 divides admin privileges into Tier 0 (AD/DC infrastructure), Tier 1 (member servers), and Tier 2 (workstations). Keeping admin credentials separate at each tier prevents a compromised helpdesk account from pivoting to domain admin, drastically reducing breach impact. Creating the Tier OU Structure Build an […]
Introduction Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) on Windows Server 2016 enables SAML 2.0-based Single Sign-On, allowing users to authenticate once against on-premises Active Directory and access cloud and partner applications without re-entering credentials. This guide covers configuring AD FS for SAML-based SSO integration. Installing AD FS Install the AD FS role and create a […]
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