Windows client management

This Windows client management topic center includes expert advice on patching and deployment, image tuning, managing Windows Server Update Services and how to work with the Remote Server Administration Tools utility on the Windows client operating system.

September 15, 2021 15 Sep'21
September Patch Tuesday fixes zero-day, print spooler flaw

The two notable vulnerabilities, disclosed prior to this month's security update releases, receive permanent fixes to supersede earlier mitigation instructions.
August 11, 2021 11 Aug'21
More printer spooler bugs resolved on August Patch Tuesday

Microsoft corrects a Windows zero-day and two publicly disclosed vulnerabilities in this month's batch of security updates.
July 14, 2021 14 Jul'21
3 Windows zero-days fixed on July Patch Tuesday

Microsoft addressed 116 unique CVEs, including several corrections for Exchange Server, in this month's batch of security updates.
June 09, 2021 09 Jun'21
Microsoft resolves 6 zero-days for June Patch Tuesday

The tech company confirmed there were signs of exploitation in the wild for the vulnerabilities that affect Windows desktop and server operating systems.

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Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) is a server role in Active Directory that allows admins to manage and store information about resources from a network, as well as application data, in a distributed database. Continue Reading
What admins need to know about CMG client authentication

A System Center cloud management gateway keeps your organization's devices in compliance and running as they should, but which authentication option would work best for you? Continue Reading
Use command-line options to edit registries with regedit.exe

Did you know this venerable Windows GUI tool has several switches for basic registry editing tasks? See what tweaks Microsoft inserted in regedit for administrative use. Continue Reading

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WUfB vs. WSUS: Which handles Windows updates better?

Trying to get a handle on Windows updates can frustrate even the most seasoned administrators. Which of these two patch management tools fit best in your environment? Continue Reading
Windows file systems showdown: FAT16, FAT32, NTFS and ReFS

Some older file formats continue to find life in the enterprise decades after they were developed for their versatility -- in certain situations. Continue Reading
Is SCCM in Azure right for your organization?

System Center Configuration Manager still has a long life, which was further underscored by Microsoft supporting deployments of the endpoint management tool to Azure. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

PowerShell 7 remoting expands management horizons

Connecting to different operating systems to manage them from PowerShell requires SSH setup, which is less onerous in the version 7 release. Continue Reading
Getting a handle on certificate management in Windows shops

A certificate that isn't renewed by its expiration date will cause dire consequences for administrators who will need to find a fast remedy when systems can't communicate. Continue Reading
Learn to manage Office 365 ProPlus updates

The traditional Microsoft Office applications you get from Office 365 might appear to be the same on the surface, but how you administer them differs in several key ways. Continue Reading

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Increase PowerShell security with help from AppLocker

Learn how to curb the native abilities of the expansive scripting tool in the Windows OS to prevent your users from being unwitting participants in a cyberattack. Continue Reading
Can IT make the transition to Windows 10 smooth for users?

IT can take a few steps to make the move to Windows 10 easier on users, including considering an in-place upgrade and holding off on any other major changes. Continue Reading
Managed service accounts tighten Windows Server security

When a Windows Server application uses a service account, it can make an organization vulnerable. Admins can switch to managed service accounts to boost Windows Server security. Continue Reading