Windows Server management

Windows Server administration requires knowledge of the processes and tools to get the most out Microsoft's server operating system. This Windows Server management topic center provides tutorials and troubleshooting advice in key areas, such as network security, and the Core Server and Nano Server minimal server deployment options.

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February 12, 2019 12 Feb'19
Microsoft zero-day vulnerability closed on Patch Tuesday

Administrators should prioritize patching systems affected by a zero-day vulnerability resolved by the February Patch Tuesday updates.
January 08, 2019 08 Jan'19
Light January Patch Tuesday follows IE out-of-band security update

Administrators should prioritize an out-of-band patch that addresses an Internet Explorer zero-day before tackling the 47 vulnerabilities corrected by the January Patch Tuesday fixes.
December 11, 2018 11 Dec'18
December Microsoft security patches bring a light end to 2018

Microsoft resolved a zero-day and a public disclosure this December patch Tuesday, while experts revisit 2018 in patching and what needs improvement.
November 13, 2018 13 Nov'18
Windows zero-day fix highlights November Patch Tuesday

In addition to the November Patch Tuesday updates, Microsoft offered assistance to combat a new side-channel attack and rereleased a Windows 10 update and Windows Server 2019.

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How to configure SSL on IIS with PowerShell

SSL encryption is a necessary component when building an IIS website that communicates with the outside world. Use this PowerShell tutorial to streamline the deployment process. Continue Reading
Storage Migration Service eases Windows Server transfers

See how SMS eases the process of migrating Windows servers, simplifying the administrator's job and minimizing the disruptions to users and applications. Continue Reading
Use Puppet for Windows ops automation with dsc_lite

With DSC and dsc_lite, as well as a native option, users operate in Puppet within the familiarity of PowerShell settings. Here's how each approach works. Continue Reading

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Taking stock of Windows Server management tools

Microsoft provides a mix of server management tools that administrators can choose from to control the machines that run the business. This comparison can help steer your decision. Continue Reading
Configure Windows Storage Spaces to serve up hot data fast

To avoid the high cost of a software-defined SAN, IT shops can turn on the tiered storage virtualization feature in newer versions of Windows Server. Continue Reading
Microsoft software-defined networking gets baked into Windows Server

The Microsoft SDN technology that comes in the Windows Server 2016's Datacenter edition features a range of basic to nuanced virtual control options. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Windows Server hardening still weighs heavily on admins

Windows Server hardening procedures drew renewed interest following the rash of ransomware outbreaks this year. See what tips on server safeguards got the most views in 2017. Continue Reading
Updates to Sysinternals tools benefit server admins

Microsoft updated several of its freeware Sysinternals utilities to assist administrators with tracking down malware and rooting out needless system processes in Windows. Continue Reading
Disable SMB1 before the next WannaCry strikes

As long as SMB1 lingers in your systems, they are vulnerable to cyberattacks. Use these tools and techniques to find and remove all signs of this unsafe network protocol. Continue Reading

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How to avoid the double-hop problem with PowerShell

IT pros who manage with PowerShell will run into the double-hop problem and use CredSSP to work around it. This tutorial offers a more streamlined way to avoid that roadblock. Continue Reading
5 tips to master server troubleshooting

Understand, communicate, monitor, check logs, ask for support. Follow these guidelines, and make troubleshooting server problems quick and easy. Continue Reading
Tips to track down and neutralize PowerShell malware

The benefit of PowerShell is its wide-ranging access to Windows systems, but industrious hackers can exploit its abilities to launch attacks from inside your data center. Continue Reading