How to Configure Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V Resource Metering Hyper-V Resource Metering in Windows Server 2016 provides a built-in mechanism for tracking the resource consumption of virtual machines. It allows administrators and service providers to measure CPU utilisation, memory usage, network traffic, and disk I/O on a per-VM basis. The collected data can be used […]
🟡 Medium ⏱ 5–30 min Last verified: 14 April 2022 Affected versions: Windows Server 2016 📖 ~1 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 […]
How to Configure RDS Licensing on Windows Server 2012 R2 Remote Desktop Services requires Client Access Licenses (CALs) for each user or device that connects to RD Session Host servers. Without properly configured and activated RDS licensing, sessions are limited to a 120-day grace period before connections are refused. The RD Licensing role service manages […]
How to Set Up Windows Server 2016 Performance Monitor Performance Monitor is the primary built-in tool in Windows Server 2016 for collecting, analyzing, and visualizing system performance data. It enables administrators to track CPU usage, memory consumption, disk I/O, network throughput, and hundreds of other counters in real time or over collected time periods. Using […]
How to Configure Windows Server 2019 Registry Settings The Windows Registry is a hierarchical database that stores configuration settings for the operating system, hardware, applications, and user profiles. Many Windows Server 2019 configurations that are not exposed through GUI interfaces are controlled exclusively through registry values. Understanding registry structure, safely reading and modifying values, using […]
🟠 High ⏱ 5–30 min Last verified: 8 April 2022 Affected versions: Windows Server 2016 📖 ~1 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 […]
Introduction to Remote Access VPN with SSTP on Windows Server 2019 Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) is a Microsoft VPN protocol that tunnels PPP traffic over HTTPS (port 443). Because it uses port 443, SSTP traverses almost all firewalls and web proxies that allow HTTPS traffic, making it one of the most compatible VPN protocols […]
🔴 Critical ⏱ 5–30 min Last verified: 8 April 2022 Affected versions: Windows Server 2019 📖 ~1 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 […]
How to Configure USB Device Restriction via Group Policy on Windows Server 2012 R2 Removable storage devices represent a significant data exfiltration and malware introduction risk in any organization. USB flash drives, portable hard drives, and other removable media can bypass network-level security controls entirely. Windows Server 2012 R2 provides multiple mechanisms to restrict removable […]
How to Set Up Windows Server 2019 Nano Server Windows Server 2019 Nano Server is an ultra-minimal deployment option designed specifically for running as a container host or cloud-optimised workload. Unlike Server Core which retains most Windows Server capabilities in a headless form, Nano Server in Windows Server 2019 has been redesigned exclusively as a […]
