Tutorials

Enterprise infrastructure management

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
Pester tests help pinpoint infrastructure issues

The Pester testing framework gives IT pros a way to develop sophisticated and consistent testing routines that monitoring tools just can't duplicate. Continue Reading
Use PowerShell printer management for quicker setups

Don't fiddle with printer configurations and tiresome upkeep work from the GUI when you can automate a lot of the tediousness with PowerShell. Continue Reading

How to uninstall Exchange 2013 after a cutover migration

Don't throw a retirement party for that Exchange 2013 server and pull the plug prematurely without going through this checklist to avoid any issues. Continue Reading
Learn Git basics with a sample case study

Git allows team members to work together using the same files. This tutorial will help Windows systems administrators learn how to use Git for version control. Continue Reading
IT Disaster Recovery Planning Guide

In this series, expert Russell Olsen describes the keys to developing a solid disaster recovery plan. Continue Reading
Enterprise Management Guide: Dissecting the Active Directory architecture

Managing Active Directory can be a complicated and confusing process at times, even for the most experienced IT managers. Having a good understanding of Active Directory components is key to proper design, implementation and troubleshooting of a ... Continue Reading
Learning Guide: 64-bit basics for Windows administrators

Need to get up to speed on 64-bit computing? This guide introduces you to the basics, reviews best practices and pitfalls to avoid and provides troubleshooting help and advice. Continue Reading
Learning Guide: Printer Management

Printer management is a fact of life for network administrators. Browse our tips, articles and expert advice for the ins and outs of setting up, fine tuning and troubleshooting these persnickety peripherals. Continue Reading

Step 7: Configuring the quarantine policy

Windows Server 2003's Network Access Quarantine Control (NAQC) prevents remote users from connecting to your network with machines that aren't secure. Continue Reading
Step 1: Learn how it works

Windows Server 2003's Network Access Quarantine Control (NAQC) prevents remote users from connecting to your network with machines that aren't secure. Continue Reading