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DHCP Server Configuration: Windows Server Mastery

1 May 202613 March 2025 by Andrew Armstrong

Configuring DHCP Servers on Windows Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is critical for automating IP address allocation within Windows Server 2022 environments, ensuring reliable network connectivity. This guide offers a comprehensive, professional approach to installing, configuring, and managing a DHCP server, incorporating PowerShell automation, troubleshooting techniques, and optimization strategies. Tailored for IT administrators maintaining … Read more

Active Directory Tools: Installation, Management, and Automation

1 May 202612 March 2025 by Andrew Armstrong

Effective Management with Active Directory Tools Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) remains a cornerstone for managing Active Directory (AD) environments on Windows Server 2022 or Windows 11 systems. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for installing, utilizing, and enhancing AD tools through Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT), PowerShell, and integration with Azure AD. Designed … Read more

Windows Remote Desktop in 2025: Group Policy & Beyond

1 May 20263 March 2025 by Andrew Armstrong

Mastering Remote Desktop with Group Policy Precision Remote Desktop (RDP) is your lifeline to Windows machines, and in 2025, Group Policy (GPO) on Server 2022 or Intune on Windows 11 is how you lock it down and roll it out. This guide’s your full-on playbook for enabling, securing, and managing RDP across fleets—whether it’s a … Read more

Windows Server Core – Command Line Only Administration

1 May 202628 February 2025 by Andrew Armstrong

Mastering Windows Server Core with Command Line Power Windows Server Core 2022 strips the GUI fat, leaving a lean, mean machine that thrives on command-line control—and in 2025, it’s your ticket to lightweight, secure server management. This guide’s your deep dive into running Server Core like a pro, from setup to daily ops, role installs, … Read more

Windows Update Group Policy in 2025: Complete Configuration Guide

1 May 202624 February 2025 by Andrew Armstrong

Mastering Windows Update Management with Group Policy Managing Windows Updates via Group Policy (GPO) remains a cornerstone for IT admins in 2025, especially with Windows 11 24H2 and Server 2022 dominating. Whether you’re delaying feature updates, enforcing patch schedules, or integrating with Intune, this guide dives into every step, tool, and trick to keep your … Read more

Windows Server Backup in 2025: Setup, Tools, and Best Practices

1 May 202621 February 2025 by Andrew Armstrong

Mastering Windows Server Backup in 2025 Backing up Windows Server is critical for any IT setup, from small businesses to enterprises. With Windows Server 2022 as the go-to in 2025, this guide dives deep into configuring backups, choosing tools, and ensuring recovery works when you need it. Whether you’re using built-in Windows Server Backup, PowerShell … Read more

PowerShell Script to Browse and Export Active Directory Security Groups

1 May 202630 October 2024 by Andrew Armstrong

Managing Active Directory (AD) security groups is a core task for administrators. This PowerShell script provides a user-friendly way to browse AD security groups, display additional options, and export group details to a file. Before using the script, make sure you have the necessary prerequisites in place. Prerequisites To successfully run this script, ensure the … Read more

Export Active Directory User Information to CSV Using PowerShell

1 May 202629 October 2024 by Andrew Armstrong

Introduction For administrators working with Active Directory, exporting user information to a CSV file can be a powerful way to gather and analyze data. Using PowerShell, you can perform an LDAP search to retrieve details such as usernames, email addresses, last logon times, and more. Here’s a PowerShell script that defines a search filter, specifies … Read more

Identifying Users Not in a Specific Active Directory Group with PowerShell

1 May 20262 September 2024 by Andrew Armstrong

Introduction Managing Active Directory (AD) groups is an essential task for IT administrators, especially in large organizations. Ensuring that users are in the correct security groups can be a time-consuming task. This blog post will walk you through a PowerShell script that automates the process of identifying users who are not members of a specific … Read more

Retrieve Installed Windows Updates with PowerShell

1 May 202624 August 2024 by Andrew Armstrong

If you want to find the full list of Windows Updates installed on your machine, you can use a PowerShell command. This method is particularly useful for operating systems like Windows Server Core, where graphical user interfaces might not be available. Using PowerShell to List Installed Windows Updates Command To retrieve a list of installed … Read more

Export Powershell to CSV

1 May 202622 February 2023 by Andrew Armstrong

To export PowerShell to CSV file, you can use the Export-Csv cmdlet. Here’s an example: This command gets a list of all running processes, selects the process name, ID, and CPU usage, and sorts the list by CPU usage in descending order. This command exports the data to a CSV file named “processes.csv” in the … Read more

How to Disable IPv6 on all Network Connections

1 May 202614 October 2022 by Andrew Armstrong

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Depending on your environment, you may want to disable IPv6 on all networking connections, including wired and wireless connections. To do this, you can use a simple PowerShell script: Once you have run this script, you can go ahead and check the IPv6 settings on the target machine and you should see that it is … Read more