Introduction to the CIS Benchmark for Windows Server 2022 The Center for Internet Security (CIS) publishes benchmark documents that define a set of security configuration guidelines for operating systems, cloud platforms, and applications. The CIS Benchmark for Windows Server 2022 is one of the most widely adopted hardening frameworks in enterprise environments, providing prescriptive guidance […]
Introduction to AppLocker on Windows Server 2022 AppLocker is an application control feature in Windows Server 2022 that allows administrators to define which applications, scripts, and Windows Installer packages users are allowed to run. Unlike WDAC which operates at the kernel level, AppLocker is enforced by the Application Identity service in user mode and provides […]
Introduction to Windows Defender Application Control on Windows Server 2022 Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) is a code integrity policy feature built into Windows Server 2022 that allows administrators to control which applications, scripts, and drivers are permitted to run on a system. Unlike traditional blacklist-based antivirus approaches, WDAC operates on a deny-by-default whitelist model […]
Introduction to BitLocker with TPM on Windows Server 2022 BitLocker Drive Encryption is a full-volume encryption feature built into Windows Server 2022 that protects data at rest by encrypting entire volumes using AES encryption. When combined with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip, BitLocker provides hardware-backed key protection that ensures the encryption keys are only […]
Introduction to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Windows Server 2022 Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) is an enterprise-grade endpoint security platform that extends beyond the built-in Windows Defender Antivirus to provide advanced threat detection, investigation, and response capabilities. While Windows Defender AV handles signature-based malware detection, MDE adds Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), behavioral analytics, […]
Introduction to Windows Defender Antivirus on Windows Server 2022 Windows Defender Antivirus is built into Windows Server 2022 and provides real-time protection against malware, ransomware, spyware, and other threats without requiring a third-party antivirus solution. On Windows Server 2022, Defender AV behaves differently depending on whether the server has a Desktop Experience or is running […]
Introduction to Monitoring Windows Server 2022 with Prometheus Prometheus is a pull-based metrics system that scrapes HTTP endpoints at configured intervals and stores time-series data for querying and alerting. The windows_exporter (formerly wmi_exporter) is the standard Prometheus exporter for Windows Server, exposing hundreds of metrics covering CPU, memory, disk, network, IIS, services, and more. This […]
Introduction to Blue-Green Deployment on Windows Server 2022 Blue-green deployment is a release technique that maintains two identical production environments — one active (blue), one idle (green). A new version is deployed to the idle environment, validated, and then traffic is switched instantly from blue to green. If anything goes wrong after the switch, traffic […]
Introduction to PowerShell Remoting for Server Management PowerShell Remoting is the built-in mechanism for executing commands and scripts on remote Windows machines. It uses the WS-Management protocol (WinRM) and provides a secure, scriptable channel for managing fleets of Windows Server 2022 machines from a single administrative workstation or CI/CD agent. This guide covers everything from […]
Introduction to Web Deploy on Windows Server 2022 Web Deploy (msdeploy.exe) is Microsoft’s deployment tool for synchronizing web applications, databases, and server configurations between machines. It integrates with IIS, Visual Studio, and CI/CD pipelines to enable one-command deployments that transfer only changed files, transform configuration, and execute pre/post-deployment scripts. This guide covers every component from […]
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