Introduction OpenSSH Server is available for Windows Server 2016 as an optional Windows feature (from Windows 10 1809 / Server 2019 onward it is built-in; for Server 2016 it is installed as a standalone package). Installing OpenSSH on Windows Server 2016 enables SSH-based remote access — the same client tools used on Linux — giving […]
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 Zero Trust Architecture on Windows Server 2016 applies the principle of “never trust, always verify” to every connection and access request. Using native Windows capabilities — Credential Guard, Windows Firewall, JIT access, and audit logging — administrators can implement strong Zero Trust controls without additional tooling. Enabling Credential Guard Protect NTLM hashes and Kerberos […]
Introduction The Active Directory Tiered Administration Model on Windows Server 2016 divides admin privileges into Tier 0 (AD/DC infrastructure), Tier 1 (member servers), and Tier 2 (workstations). Keeping admin credentials separate at each tier prevents a compromised helpdesk account from pivoting to domain admin, drastically reducing breach impact. Creating the Tier OU Structure Build an […]
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 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 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 […]
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