Introduction to Credential Guard Credential Guard is a Windows 10/Server 2019 virtualization-based security feature that isolates credential storage from the main operating system. Traditionally, the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) stores and manages credentials including NTLM password hashes, Kerberos tickets, and cleartext passwords (in some configurations). If an attacker gains kernel-level access or exploits […]
Introduction to Active Directory Backup and Recovery Active Directory is the identity foundation of your Windows environment. Domain controllers store the AD database (NTDS.DIT), SYSVOL folder, and the Registry System State. A comprehensive backup and recovery strategy must account for all three components. Windows Server 2019 includes Windows Server Backup (wbadmin) as a built-in tool […]
Introduction This tutorial covers How to Configure SLES 16 with Secure Boot on SLES 16. SLES 16 (SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16) is SUSE’s enterprise-grade Linux distribution. It uses the zypper package manager, AppArmor for mandatory access control, and systemctl for service management. Prerequisites Ensure your SLES 16 system is up to date: zypper refresh […]
Introduction to PowerShell Remoting PowerShell Remoting enables administrators to run commands and scripts on remote Windows Server 2019 machines as if they were running locally. Based on the WS-Management protocol (WinRM) and the Web Services for Management (WSMan) standard, PowerShell Remoting provides encrypted, authenticated remote management over HTTP (port 5985) or HTTPS (port 5986). Unlike […]
Introduction to SNMP on Windows Server 2019 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a standard protocol for monitoring and managing network devices and servers. On Windows Server 2019, the SNMP service allows network monitoring systems such as Nagios, Zabbix, PRTG, SolarWinds, and Cacti to query the server for operational data including system information, network interface […]
Introduction to Compliance Configuration on Windows Server 2019 Configuring Windows Server 2019 for compliance involves implementing technical controls that satisfy the requirements of regulatory frameworks such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, and DISA STIGs. Compliance configuration encompasses access controls, encryption, auditing, patch management, system hardening, and documentation. Windows […]
Introduction to Windows Server 2019 Security Configuration Securing Windows Server 2019 requires a defense-in-depth approach that addresses operating system hardening, network security, access control, and monitoring. Windows Server 2019 includes significant security enhancements over previous versions including Windows Defender System Guard for firmware protection, Windows Defender Credential Guard for protecting credentials, Windows Defender Application Guard […]
Introduction to Windows Server 2019 Containers Windows Server 2019 includes native support for containerization, enabling organizations to run applications in isolated, lightweight environments called containers. Unlike virtual machines, containers share the host OS kernel but maintain isolation through namespaces and resource controls. Windows Server 2019 supports two container isolation types: process isolation and Hyper-V isolation. […]
Introduction to SCCM on Windows Server 2019 System Center Configuration Manager, now rebranded as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) or simply Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr), is Microsoft’s enterprise-grade solution for managing large numbers of computers. It provides OS deployment, software distribution, patch management, inventory, compliance assessment, and remote control capabilities across thousands of machines. Setting up […]
Introduction to Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) is a free Microsoft tool that simplifies and automates the deployment of Windows operating systems. While WDS handles PXE-based image distribution, MDT provides a comprehensive task sequence engine that automates every step of an OS deployment including partitioning disks, applying OS images, installing drivers, installing applications, […]
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