How to Configure Multi-Site Active Directory on Windows Server 2019

December 5, 2020
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Introduction to Multi-Site Active Directory Active Directory Sites and Services controls how domain controllers replicate directory information across geographically distributed locations. A properly designed multi-site AD topology ensures efficient replication between data centers, controls client login traffic so that workstations authenticate against local domain controllers rather than remote ones, and defines site link costs to […]

Windows Server 2012 R2 — WSUS Synchronization Stalls and New Security Updates Never Appear — Fix & Prevention

December 4, 2020
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🟠 High ⏱ 5–30 min Last verified: 4 December 2020 Affected versions: Windows Server 2012 R2 📖 ~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 […]

How to Configure Server Manager on Windows Server 2012 R2

December 4, 2020
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How to Configure Server Manager on Windows Server 2012 R2 Server Manager is the primary management console introduced in Windows Server 2008 and significantly enhanced in Windows Server 2012 R2 to support multi-server management from a single pane of glass. On Windows Server 2012 R2, Server Manager provides a unified dashboard for installing and managing […]

Windows Server 2016 — Server (LanmanServer) service refuses connections — Fix & Prevention

December 3, 2020
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🟠 High ⏱ 5–30 min Last verified: 3 December 2020 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 a DSC Pull Server on Windows Server 2016

December 1, 2020
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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 […]

Windows Server 2012 R2 – Password policy change blocked by domain functional level – Fix & Prevention

November 30, 2020
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🟡 Medium ⏱ 5–30 min Last verified: 30 November 2020 Affected versions: Windows Server 2012 R2 📖 ~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 […]

How to Configure Group Policy on Windows Server 2016

November 29, 2020
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How to Configure Windows Server 2016 Group Policy Group Policy is a powerful feature of Active Directory that enables centralized management and configuration of operating systems, applications, and user settings across an Active Directory environment. In Windows Server 2016, Group Policy is administered through the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) and uses Group Policy Objects […]

Windows Server 2019 — Netlogon service breaks secure channel with PDC emulator — Fix & Prevention

November 28, 2020
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🟠 High ⏱ 5–30 min Last verified: 28 November 2020 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 […]

Windows Server 2019 — Post-Update Boot Loop Triggered by Incompatible Storage Driver — Fix & Prevention

November 28, 2020
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🟠 High ⏱ 5–30 min Last verified: 28 November 2020 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 Implement Just-In-Time (JIT) Administration on Windows Server 2016

November 28, 2020
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Introduction Just-In-Time (JIT) Administration on Windows Server 2016 is a Privileged Access Management (PAM) model that grants elevated privileges only when needed and only for the minimum time required to complete a task. Using the PAM feature in Active Directory (introduced in Windows Server 2016), administrators request time-limited group membership that expires automatically after a […]

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How to Configure Multi-Site Active Directory on Windows Server 2019

Windows Server 2012 R2 — WSUS Synchronization Stalls and New Security Updates Never Appear — Fix & Prevention

How to Configure Server Manager on Windows Server 2012 R2

Windows Server 2016 — Server (LanmanServer) service refuses connections — Fix & Prevention

How to Configure a DSC Pull Server on Windows Server 2016

Windows Server 2012 R2 – Password policy change blocked by domain functional level – Fix & Prevention

How to Configure Group Policy on Windows Server 2016

Windows Server 2019 — Netlogon service breaks secure channel with PDC emulator — Fix & Prevention

Windows Server 2019 — Post-Update Boot Loop Triggered by Incompatible Storage Driver — Fix & Prevention

How to Implement Just-In-Time (JIT) Administration on Windows Server 2016

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