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 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 Integrating Windows Server 2016 with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) enables hybrid identity, allowing on-premises users to access Microsoft 365, Azure, and SaaS applications using the same credentials. Azure AD Connect is the synchronisation engine that bridges your on-premises AD with Azure AD, handling user, group, and password synchronisation. Prerequisites Before installing Azure AD […]
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 syslog on ibm aix 7.2 on IBM AIX […]
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 monitor system performance with topas on ibm aix 7.2 […]
Introduction PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) Pull Server on Windows Server 2016 provides a centralised configuration management service. Target nodes automatically pull their configuration MOF files and report compliance status back, enabling drift detection and automatic remediation at scale. Installing Pull Server Prerequisites Install required features and modules: Install-WindowsFeature DSC-Service, Web-Server -IncludeManagementTools Install-Module xPSDesiredStateConfiguration -Force […]
Introduction Windows Server 2016 follows the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC), receiving cumulative security and reliability updates monthly. Understanding the update model and using PowerShell and WSUS for update management ensures servers remain secure and stable throughout the support lifecycle. Checking Current Update Status Verify installed updates and pending patches: Get-HotFix | Sort-Object InstalledOn -Descending | […]
Introduction Managing Active Directory at scale on Windows Server 2016 demands PowerShell automation. The ActiveDirectory module lets you create hundreds of users, manage group membership, audit accounts, and generate compliance reports in seconds rather than hours of manual effort. Installing the ActiveDirectory Module Install RSAT tools to get the AD PowerShell module: Add-WindowsFeature RSAT-AD-PowerShell Import-Module […]
Introduction Advanced PowerShell scripting transforms Windows Server 2016 administration from a manual, time-intensive process into a streamlined, automated workflow. This guide covers advanced scripting patterns, error handling, modules, and real-world automation scenarios every Windows Server 2016 administrator should master. PowerShell Execution Policy and Script Signing Before deploying advanced scripts, configure an appropriate execution policy and […]
Introduction IBM AIX 7.3 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 7.3 introduces enhanced virtualization, security hardening, and cloud integration features. This guide covers how to configure i/o completion ports on IBM AIX 7.3 with […]
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