How to Write Advanced PowerShell Scripts for Windows Server 2012 R2 Administration PowerShell is the cornerstone of modern Windows Server administration. On Windows Server 2012 R2, PowerShell 4.0 ships by default, bringing with it Desired State Configuration, enhanced remoting, workflow capabilities, and a mature scripting ecosystem. For sysadmins managing dozens or hundreds of servers, mastering […]
How to Configure RDS RemoteApp on Windows Server 2012 R2 RemoteApp is a Remote Desktop Services feature that allows individual applications to be published from RD Session Host servers and delivered to users as if the applications were running locally on their workstations. Instead of seeing a full remote desktop, users see only the application […]
How to Configure Remote Desktop Gateway on Windows Server 2019 Remote Desktop Gateway (RD Gateway) is a Windows Server 2019 role service that enables authorised remote users to connect to internal network resources over HTTPS, eliminating the need to expose RDP port 3389 directly to the internet. RD Gateway encapsulates RDP traffic within HTTPS (port […]
How to Use Event Viewer on Windows Server 2012 R2 Event Viewer is the central log management console on Windows Server 2012 R2, providing access to the Windows event log system that records security events, system activities, application errors, and audit trail information. Every significant action on a Windows Server — user logins, service starts […]
🟠 High ⏱ 5–30 min Last verified: 5 April 2020 Affected versions: Windows Server 2012 R2 📖 ~2 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 […]
🟠 High ⏱ 5–30 min Last verified: 3 April 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 […]
Introduction to Just-In-Time Administration Just-In-Time (JIT) Administration is a privileged access management practice where elevated permissions are granted only for the duration required to complete a specific task—typically minutes or hours—after which they are automatically revoked. This eliminates standing privileges: administrators no longer have persistent Domain Admin or local admin rights that an attacker can […]
🟠 High ⏱ 5–30 min Last verified: 29 March 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 […]
🟠 High ⏱ 5–30 min Last verified: 28 March 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 […]
🟡 Medium ⏱ 5–30 min Last verified: 27 March 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 […]
