How to Set Up Windows Server 2016 Network Adapter Configuring the network adapter correctly on Windows Server 2016 is one of the first and most critical tasks after installation. A server that uses DHCP for its IP address can cause connectivity disruptions whenever the lease changes. This guide covers assigning a static IP address, configuring […]
How to Configure Windows Server 2016 Initial Settings After installing Windows Server 2016, a series of initial configuration tasks should be completed before placing the server into production. These tasks include setting the hostname, configuring the time zone, assigning a static IP address, enabling Remote Desktop, configuring Windows Update, and joining an Active Directory domain […]
How to Install Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2016 is Microsoft’s server operating system released in October 2016. It introduces new features such as Nano Server, Storage Spaces Direct, shielded virtual machines, and significant improvements to Hyper-V. This guide walks you through a clean installation of Windows Server 2016 from bootable media. Prerequisites Before beginning […]
Introduction to Work Folders Work Folders is a Windows Server role service that allows users to synchronize a folder on a central file server to their Windows devices—similar to a corporate Dropbox, but managed entirely on-premises. Unlike traditional offline files, Work Folders works through HTTPS on port 443, making it accessible from both domain-joined machines […]
Introduction to Just-In-Time Administration Just-In-Time (JIT) Administration is a privileged access management practice where elevated permissions are granted only for the duration required to complete a specific task—typically minutes or hours—after which they are automatically revoked. This eliminates standing privileges: administrators no longer have persistent Domain Admin or local admin rights that an attacker can […]
Introduction to Cross-Forest Active Directory Trusts An Active Directory forest represents a security boundary. A Cross-Forest Trust is a two-way or one-way trust relationship between two separate AD forests that allows users in one forest to authenticate to resources in another. This is commonly needed after mergers and acquisitions, for inter-company collaboration, or when separate […]
What Is Azure AD Hybrid Join? Azure AD Hybrid Join is a device registration state where a Windows computer is simultaneously joined to your on-premises Active Directory domain AND registered in Azure Active Directory. This dual membership enables Conditional Access policies, Windows Hello for Business, seamless SSO to cloud resources, and Intune co-management from a […]
Introduction to Multi-Site Active Directory Active Directory Sites and Services controls how domain controllers replicate directory information across geographically distributed locations. A properly designed multi-site AD topology ensures efficient replication between data centers, controls client login traffic so that workstations authenticate against local domain controllers rather than remote ones, and defines site link costs to […]
Introduction to IPsec Transport Mode IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) Transport Mode encrypts and authenticates the payload of IP packets while leaving the IP header visible. Unlike Tunnel Mode (used for VPNs), Transport Mode secures traffic between two specific servers across an existing network without changing the routing path. On Windows Server 2019, IPsec Transport Mode […]
Introduction to Active Directory Certificate Services A Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) built on Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) on Windows Server 2019 provides the foundation for internal certificate management: TLS/SSL certificates for web servers and services, smart card authentication, encrypted email (S/MIME), code signing, and encrypted file systems (EFS). A proper enterprise PKI uses […]
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