Windows Server

This category contains Windows Server tutorials and guides covering installation, configuration, and troubleshooting across multiple versions including 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2025. Designed for system administrators and IT professionals managing server environments.

PowerShell Active Directory Management in 2025: The Definitive Guide

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Mastering Active Directory with PowerShell Active Directory (AD) is the backbone of Windows networks, and PowerShell 7.4 is your heavy artillery for running it like a boss in 2025. This isn’t a one-trick CSV export pony—it’s your full-on AD domination manual, covering user creation, group juggling, bulk automation, security audits, and troubleshooting on Server 2022 … Read more

SCCM Software Deployment in 2025: Step-by-Step Mastery

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Unleashing SCCM for Software Deployment Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)—now tucked into Endpoint Manager—is your heavy hitter for rolling out software across Windows fleets in 2025. Whether it’s pushing Notepad++, custom EXEs, or the latest patches, this guide digs into every angle of SCCM deployment on Server 2022 or Windows 11 clients. From prepping … Read more

Hyper-V Windows Server 2025 Setup & Configuration Guide

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This guide explains how to install and configure Hyper-V on Windows Server 2025. It includes step-by-step setup instructions, networking configuration, and best practices for virtual machine management. Hyper-V on Windows Server 2022 is your ticket to powerful virtualization—whether you’re running a homelab, hosting VMs for a small business, or prepping for enterprise workloads. This guide … Read more

Windows Update Group Policy in 2025: Complete Configuration Guide

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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

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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 Disk Space Monitoring in 2025: Local and Cloud

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Monitor Disk Space with PowerShell in 2025 Tracking disk space is a timeless IT task, but in 2025, PowerShell 7.4 brings cross-platform power and cloud integration to the table. Whether you’re managing local servers or Azure VMs, this guide delivers a modern script to keep your drives in check. Local Disk Monitoring (Windows/Linux) Step 1: … Read more

Transfer FSMO roles to a new Server

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Transfer FSMO roles to a new Server

In this post, we’re continuing our series of YouTube video guides. We recently came across a detailed and well-made guide that explains exactly how to transfer FSMO (Flexible Single Master Operations) roles to a new server. This process is essential for maintaining your Active Directory setup and ensuring smooth server management.

We’ve found this guide to be incredibly helpful, and we believe it will be beneficial if you need to carry out this task in your own environment. Below, we’ll walk you through the main steps, so you can confidently transfer FSMO roles to a new server.

Steps to Transfer FSMO Roles:

  1. Step 1: Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell and run the required commands to identify the current FSMO role holders.
  2. Step 2: Use the ntdsutil tool to transfer the FSMO roles.
  3. Step 3: Verify the roles are transferred successfully by running diagnostic tests.

For a more detailed step-by-step guide, be sure to check out the video below:

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PowerShell Script to Browse and Export Active Directory Security Groups

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PowerShell Script to Browse and Export Active Directory Security Groups

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

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Export Active Directory User Information to CSV Using PowerShell

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

Fixing OpenSSH.exe Issues After October 2024 Windows Server Update

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Recently, after applying the October 2024 updates to a Windows Server, an issue was discovered with OpenSSH.exe. The problem occurred when attempting to start the OpenSSH service after the update. This post will explain the issue in detail and provide the solution. The Issue After applying the October 2024 update, a colleague encountered an issue … Read more

Identifying Users Not in a Specific Active Directory Group with PowerShell

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Identifying Users Not in a Specific Active Directory Group with PowerShell

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