Windows systems and network management

Gain valuable techniques and information on the latest PowerShell commands and Microsoft tools, such as System Center, in this Windows systems and network management topic center. Admins will also learn new ways to respond quickly to changing business needs.

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September 11, 2019 11 Sep'19
September Patch Tuesday addresses 2 Windows zero-days

Microsoft issues fixes for 79 unique vulnerabilities, including three public disclosures, as part of its monthly security updates.
August 14, 2019 14 Aug'19
Microsoft discovers BlueKeep-like flaws in Remote Desktop Services

Microsoft disclosed four remote code execution flaws in Remote Desktop Services that are similar to BlueKeep, as well as other vulnerabilities in RDP.
August 14, 2019 14 Aug'19
August Patch Tuesday corrects new 'wormable' exploits

Administrators weighed down by news of the BlueKeep vulnerability will have to contend with a similar bug some are calling DejaBlue.
July 17, 2019 17 Jul'19
BlueKeep blues: More than 800,000 systems still unpatched

Despite alerts from Microsoft and the U.S. government, more than 800,000 online systems have yet to patch the Windows RDP vulnerability two months after it was disclosed.

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Learn to set up and use PowerShell SSH remoting

Remoting over SSH in PowerShell Core has some advantages over the traditional Windows PowerShell remoting method, but it will require a fair amount of manual configuration work. Continue Reading
How to automate patch management in Windows

Automating Windows updates with PowerShell will ease some of the labor associated with the routine patch deployment process. Continue Reading
Using the Sysinternals Sysmon tool to check DNS queries

A recent update to the Sysinternals Sysmon utility adds DNS query logging to give deeper insights into the connections made by your Windows machines. Continue Reading

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Lessons learned from PowerShell Summit 2019

Want to refine your automation abilities? Learn about some of the insights gleaned from the advanced sessions held at the PowerShell Summit. Continue Reading
How Windows Admin Center stacks up to other management tools

Microsoft is putting a lot of resources into this relatively new tool to manage Windows systems, but is it ready for prime time when compared with more seasoned offerings? Continue Reading
Azure AD Premium P1 vs. P2: Which is right for you?

Microsoft's cloud-based Active Directory has different features than the on-premises version, and you'll need to do your homework to decide which premium version is a better fit. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

How to handle service downtime in the cloud age

You know what happens when you assume. Don't set and forget those critical IT infrastructure services in the cloud without putting together a contingency plan. Continue Reading
How to transfer FSMO roles with PowerShell

You might need to shift Active Directory FSMO roles for a few reasons. If you need to do it more than once, there's a way to automate the procedure with PowerShell. Continue Reading
Construct a solid Active Directory password policy

Most user authentication still relies on a strong password to keep attackers at bay. Here's how to keep your guard up without adding to your administrative workload. Continue Reading

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Exchange troubleshooting tools help unclog email issues

When problems with email occur, they can stem from an improper configuration of the Exchange Server system. Here's how to unravel some common messaging platform problems. Continue Reading
How to locate privileged accounts in Active Directory

IT administrators must be able to identify privileged accounts in Active Directory for a more secure enterprise; two methods can make the task easier. Continue Reading
Is Windows Server troubleshooting on the way out?

When a Windows Server workload starts to falter, what's the best way to proceed before it keels over? Once upon a time, you would try to fix it, but times have changed. Continue Reading