Introduction to DNS Server Role on Windows Server 2022 The Domain Name System (DNS) is the backbone of name resolution in any Windows Server environment. Whether you are running Active Directory, hosting web services, or managing internal network infrastructure, a properly configured DNS server is essential. Windows Server 2022 ships with a full-featured DNS Server […]
How to Configure Event Viewer and Windows Event Logs on Windows Server 2022 Windows event logging is the primary diagnostic and audit mechanism in Windows Server 2022. Every significant system event — a service crash, a failed logon, a new process starting, a user account being created — generates an event record that is stored […]
Rootkits are among the most dangerous forms of malware — they conceal themselves and other malicious software deep within the operating system, often modifying system binaries and kernel modules to hide their presence from standard tools. Detecting rootkits requires specialised scanners that check for known signatures, hidden files, suspicious processes, and tampered system binaries. This […]
Introduction This tutorial demonstrates how to Install MariaDB on Oracle Linux 9 on Oracle Linux 9. It is written for administrators who want a repeatable, well-explained walkthrough that goes beyond a bare command list and explains each configuration choice. Every command is tested against a freshly registered Oracle Linux 9 system with the default AppStream […]
Introduction to WSFC with SQL Server on Windows Server 2019 Windows Server Failover Cluster (WSFC) with SQL Server provides high availability for SQL Server databases through SQL Server Failover Cluster Instances (FCI) and SQL Server Always On Availability Groups. An FCI presents SQL Server as a single virtual instance that runs on one node at […]
How to Set Up ASP.NET Core with IIS on Windows Server 2022 ASP.NET Core applications are self-contained by default and use their own built-in Kestrel web server. When deploying to IIS on Windows Server 2022, IIS can act as a reverse proxy in front of Kestrel (out-of-process hosting) or host the application directly within the […]
Understanding Active Directory Replication Active Directory replication is the mechanism by which changes made on one domain controller (DC) are propagated to all other domain controllers in the domain and forest. Every object and attribute in AD has an associated Update Sequence Number (USN) and originating write metadata. When you create a user, modify a […]
What Is Gitea and Why Run It on Windows Server 2022 Gitea is a lightweight, self-hosted Git service written in Go. It provides a GitHub-style web interface for browsing repositories, reviewing pull requests, managing organizations, and running basic CI/CD through Gitea Actions. Because it ships as a single binary with no runtime dependencies, it is […]
Introduction to Windows Server Backup Windows Server Backup (WSB) is the built-in backup and recovery solution included with Windows Server 2022. It provides volume-level backup, system state backup, and bare metal recovery capabilities without requiring third-party software. While enterprise environments often use more feature-rich backup solutions, Windows Server Backup is reliable, well-integrated with the OS, […]
🟠 High ⏱ 5–30 min Last verified: 26 May 2023 Affected versions: Windows Server 2022 📖 ~2 min read Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & Reproduction Root Cause Analysis Quick Triage Step-by-Step Diagnosis Solution — Primary Fix Solution — Alternative Approaches Verification & Acceptance Criteria Rollback Plan Prevention & Hardening Related Errors […]
