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 Ansible is a powerful agentless IT automation platform that can manage Windows Server 2016 hosts via WinRM (Windows Remote Management). Unlike Linux automation over SSH, Ansible reaches Windows servers through WinRM using NTLM or Kerberos authentication. This guide covers configuring Windows Server 2016 as a fully managed Ansible node — enabling WinRM with HTTPS, […]
Introduction Windows Server 2016 includes an optional Edge Transport server role as part of the Exchange Server infrastructure. An Edge Transport server sits in the perimeter network (DMZ), handling all inbound and outbound Internet email to shield internal Exchange servers from direct Internet exposure. It performs anti-spam filtering, recipient validation, connection filtering, and policy enforcement […]
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 Windows Admin Center (WAC) is a modern browser-based management console for Windows Server 2016. It replaces many legacy MMC snap-ins with a unified, extensible interface that supports role-based access and Azure hybrid services integration, making it the preferred management tool for modern Windows Server environments. Installing Windows Admin Center Install WAC on a dedicated […]
Introduction Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) on Windows Server 2016 enables SAML 2.0-based Single Sign-On, allowing users to authenticate once against on-premises Active Directory and access cloud and partner applications without re-entering credentials. This guide covers configuring AD FS for SAML-based SSO integration. Installing AD FS Install the AD FS role and create a […]
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 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 […]
How to Set Up VPN Site-to-Site with Windows RRAS on Windows Server 2016 A site-to-site VPN connects two separate networks — typically a branch office and a headquarters, or an on-premises network and a cloud network — through an encrypted tunnel over the public internet. Windows Server 2016 includes Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS), […]
How to Set Up iSCSI Initiator to Connect to SAN Storage on Windows Server 2016 iSCSI (Internet Small Computer Systems Interface) is a protocol that allows servers to access block-level storage devices over standard TCP/IP networks. Instead of requiring expensive Fibre Channel infrastructure, iSCSI enables Storage Area Network (SAN) connectivity over ordinary Ethernet, making enterprise-class […]
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