How to Enable Remote Desktop on Windows Server 2012 R2 Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is one of the most essential tools in a Windows Server administrator’s arsenal. It allows you to connect to and manage a server from any network-connected machine without needing physical access to the hardware. On Windows Server 2012 R2, Remote Desktop […]
Introduction Windows Server 2012 R2 uses a role-based architecture where specific services are added as “Server Roles” (major features like IIS, AD DS, DHCP) and “Features” (supporting components like .NET Framework, RSAT). PowerShell’s Server Manager module provides complete programmatic control over role and feature installation, making it possible to automate server configuration with precise reproducibility. […]
Introduction PowerShell 4.0, which ships with Windows Server 2012 R2, brings Desired State Configuration (DSC), enhanced debugging, and improved workflows to Windows administration. Performing initial configuration through PowerShell rather than the GUI creates repeatable, auditable, and scriptable setup procedures that work consistently across all servers. This guide covers every initial configuration task using PowerShell 4.0 […]
Introduction IBM AIX 7.2 is the latest release of IBM’s enterprise-grade UNIX operating system, running on IBM Power Systems hardware. Known for its reliability, security, and performance in mission-critical environments, AIX 7.2 introduces enhanced virtualization, security hardening, and cloud integration features. This guide covers how to configure pam authentication on ibm aix 7.2 on IBM […]
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 IPsec Transport Mode encrypts traffic directly between two Windows Server 2016 hosts without requiring a VPN gateway or tunnel infrastructure. Unlike IPsec Tunnel Mode (used in site-to-site VPNs), Transport Mode encrypts only the data payload of each IP packet, leaving the original IP headers intact. This makes Transport Mode ideal for server-to-server communication within […]
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 […]
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