administration

Articles tagged "administration"

58 articles

Windows Server 2022 and 2019: Editions, Initial Setup, Active Directory and Key Roles

What is Windows Server, how it differs from Windows 10/11, Standard vs Datacenter editions. Initial setup after installation, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V configuration.

9 min

How to Manage Disks and Partitions in Windows via PowerShell and DiskPart

Manage disks and partitions in Windows using Disk Management, PowerShell and DiskPart. Create, resize, format and assign drive letters to partitions.

5 min

How to Fix Windows Time Sync and Configure NTP Server

Fix Windows clock sync issues and configure NTP time server. Force time sync, set custom NTP server, troubleshoot W32tm errors and configure domain time hierarchy.

4 min

How to Enable and Secure Remote Desktop (RDP) in Windows 10 and 11

Enable Remote Desktop in Windows 10 and 11, configure NLA authentication, change RDP port, restrict access and troubleshoot common connection issues.

5 min

Windows Defender Exclusions: How to Add Files, Folders and Processes

How to add exclusions in Windows Defender on Windows 10 and 11 via Settings, PowerShell and Group Policy. Exclude folders, file types, processes and IP addresses.

4 min

Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection: Configuration Guide

Configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (ATP) for advanced threat detection. Onboard devices, configure policies, review alerts and respond to incidents.

5 min

How to Configure Windows Storage Spaces for RAID-like Redundancy

Set up Windows Storage Spaces to create mirror, parity or simple pools from multiple drives. Configure via PowerShell and Settings for redundancy without hardware RAID.

5 min

Windows Task Scheduler: Advanced Triggers, Conditions and Hidden Tasks

Advanced Windows Task Scheduler configuration. Event-based triggers, conditions, run-on-demand without UAC, find hidden tasks and debug failed scheduled jobs.

7 min

How to Manage Windows Server Core Without a GUI

Manage Windows Server Core installation without a graphical interface. Configure networking, install roles, manage remotely via PowerShell and RSAT tools.

5 min

How to Configure a Windows File Server with Quotas and Access Control

Set up a Windows file server with NTFS permissions, share access control, disk quotas, DFS namespaces and file screening via PowerShell and FSRM.

6 min

How to Configure WSUS for Windows Update Management

Set up Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to centrally manage Windows updates. Install WSUS, configure clients, approve updates and troubleshoot synchronization.

6 min

Hyper-V Advanced: Snapshots, Live Migration and Resource Controls

Advanced Hyper-V configuration: manage checkpoints, configure VM resources, enable nested virtualization, set memory weight and use PowerShell for VM automation.

5 min

How to Configure Wake-on-LAN in Windows 10 and 11

Configure Wake-on-LAN (WoL) in Windows to remotely power on PCs over the network. Enable in BIOS and Windows, send magic packets, wake a PC over the internet and troubleshoot WoL issues.

6 min

How to Configure Network Adapter Settings in Windows 10 and 11

Configure network adapter settings in Windows. Set IPv4, IPv6, DNS, MTU, duplex and speed. Disable unused adapters and troubleshoot adapter issues via PowerShell.

5 min

How to Install and Configure IIS Web Server on Windows

Install and configure IIS (Internet Information Services) on Windows 10 and Server. Set up websites, SSL certificates, PHP, virtual directories and manage via PowerShell or GUI.

8 min

PowerShell Scripting for Windows Admins: Variables, Loops and Functions

Learn PowerShell scripting fundamentals for Windows administration. Variables, conditionals, loops, functions, error handling and running scripts securely.

6 min

How to Configure Windows DNS Server: Zones, Records and PowerShell

Set up Windows Server DNS role. Create forward and reverse lookup zones, add A, CNAME, MX records, configure forwarders and manage DNS via PowerShell.

6 min

How to Configure Windows as a DHCP Server

Set up Windows Server DHCP role to assign IP addresses automatically. Create scopes, reservations, configure options and manage leases via PowerShell.

6 min

How to Configure AppLocker to Restrict Application Execution in Windows

Configure AppLocker in Windows to allow or block apps by publisher, path or hash. Create rules for executables, scripts and installers via PowerShell and GPO.

6 min

How to Enable IP Routing and Configure Windows as a Router

Enable IP routing in Windows to forward packets between network interfaces. Configure Windows as a software router, add static routes and troubleshoot routing issues.

5 min

How to Manage Windows Services via PowerShell: Start, Stop, Configure

Manage Windows services via PowerShell. Start, stop, disable, configure startup type, set recovery options, create custom services and troubleshoot failures.

5 min

How to Configure Windows Audit Policy for Security Monitoring

Configure Windows audit policy to track logons, account changes, process creation and privilege use. Enable advanced audit via PowerShell and Group Policy.

5 min

How to Collect Windows Event Logs from Multiple PCs Centrally

Set up Windows Event Forwarding to collect logs from multiple PCs to a central collector. Configure subscriptions, WinRM and filter events via PowerShell.

6 min

How to Install .NET Framework 3.5 and .NET 6/7/8 on Windows 10 and 11

Install .NET Framework 3.5 and modern .NET 6/7/8 on Windows 10 and 11. Fix .NET installation errors, check installed versions and repair corrupted .NET installations.

5 min

How to Configure Proxy Settings in Windows 10 and 11

Configure proxy settings in Windows 10 and 11 for system-wide, per-app or WinHTTP. Set proxy via Settings, PowerShell and registry. Fix proxy-related connection issues.

5 min

Windows Registry: How to Edit, Backup and Restore Registry Keys

Edit Windows Registry safely using regedit and PowerShell. Create, modify and delete keys, export backups before changes, and restore if something breaks.

5 min

How to Set Up a Windows VPN Server Using PPTP and SSTP

Set up a Windows VPN server using RRAS (Routing and Remote Access). Configure PPTP or SSTP, manage user access and connect clients to your own Windows VPN.

6 min

How to Use Robocopy in Windows: Backup and File Sync Guide

Robocopy is the most reliable file copy tool built into Windows. Learn how to use it for backups, folder sync, network transfers and scheduled jobs with practical examples.

5 min

How to Secure Windows 10 and 11: Essential Security Checklist

A practical security checklist for Windows 10 and 11: enable the right protections, lock down accounts, configure updates, and avoid the most common attack vectors.

7 min

How to Harden Windows 10 and 11 Security: Complete Checklist 2026

Complete Windows 10 and 11 security hardening checklist for 2026. Enable all built-in protections, configure account security, network settings and audit policies.

6 min

How to Monitor Windows Performance: CPU, RAM, Disk and Network

Monitor Windows CPU, RAM, disk and network performance using Task Manager, Resource Monitor, Performance Monitor and PowerShell. Find what's slowing down your PC.

5 min

How to Create and Manage Windows Network Shares via PowerShell

Create, configure and manage Windows network shares via PowerShell and GUI. Set permissions, manage access, configure SMB settings and audit share access.

5 min

How to Map Network Drives in Windows 10 and 11 via PowerShell

Map network drives in Windows 10 and 11 via GUI, PowerShell and Group Policy. Persist mapped drives, fix reconnect issues and manage credentials for network shares.

5 min

How to Use Task Scheduler in Windows 10 and 11: Full Guide

Create, edit and manage scheduled tasks in Windows Task Scheduler. Run scripts, programs and backups automatically on schedule, login, or system event.

7 min

How to Manage Local User Accounts in Windows 10 and 11

Create, modify and delete local and Microsoft user accounts in Windows 10 and 11. Set passwords, manage groups, switch account types, view login history and control access via PowerShell.

7 min

How to Configure UAC (User Account Control) in Windows 10 and 11

Configure User Account Control (UAC) in Windows 10 and 11. Adjust notification level, disable UAC for specific apps, manage elevation prompts via Group Policy.

5 min

How to Use Winget: Windows Package Manager Complete Guide

Winget is Windows' built-in package manager. Install, update, and remove apps from the command line — no browser, no installers. Complete guide with examples.

6 min

How to Set a Static IP Address in Windows 10 and 11

Configure a static IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS in Windows via Settings, PowerShell, and CMD. Includes subnet calculation and how to revert to DHCP.

5 min

PowerShell One-Liners for Common Windows Admin Tasks

Practical PowerShell one-liners for daily Windows administration: network troubleshooting, disk usage, security checks, process management, and service control.

8 min

How to Monitor Windows Security Events with Event Viewer

Use Windows Event Viewer to detect unauthorized access, new accounts, suspicious services, and scheduled tasks. Key Security Event IDs every admin should monitor.

6 min

How to Back Up Windows 10 and 11: File History, System Image and OneDrive

Set up Windows backups using File History, Windows Backup, system image and OneDrive. Automate backups with PowerShell and restore files and the OS after failure.

6 min

How to Configure Windows Firewall via Group Policy

Deploy and manage Windows Firewall settings across multiple PCs using Group Policy. Create inbound/outbound rules, configure profiles, and enforce settings domain-wide.

5 min

How to Set PowerShell Execution Policy in Windows

PowerShell execution policy controls which scripts can run. How to check, change, and bypass execution policy for different scopes — user, machine, and process.

4 min

How to Create PowerShell Modules for Reusable Functions

Package PowerShell functions into reusable modules: module structure, manifests, auto-importing, version management, and script signing.

5 min

How to Enable and Secure Windows Remote Management (WinRM)

WinRM is the foundation for PowerShell Remoting and remote management. How to enable it, configure authentication, restrict access, and troubleshoot connection issues.

5 min

How to Write and Run PowerShell Scripts to Automate Windows Tasks

Get started writing PowerShell scripts for Windows automation: execution policy, script structure, error handling, logging, and practical examples you can use immediately.

7 min

How to Set Up a Local DNS with Pi-hole or Windows DNS Server

Block ads and malware network-wide with a local DNS server. Set up Pi-hole on Windows via WSL or use Windows Server DNS role for corporate environments.

6 min

How to Control Windows Update with Group Policy and Registry

Precisely control Windows Update behavior: defer feature and quality updates, block specific updates, force update schedules, and configure update sources using Group Policy and PowerShell.

6 min

WSL 2 Advanced: GPU Support, systemd, and Development Setup

Take WSL 2 further: enable systemd, use GPU acceleration for ML workloads, set up a complete development environment, and configure WSL networking for advanced use cases.

6 min

How to Monitor Windows Performance with Performance Monitor and Counters

Use Windows Performance Monitor (perfmon) to track CPU, memory, disk, and network in real time and over time. Create data collector sets and analyze bottlenecks with built-in tools.

6 min

How to Create a Portable Windows Installation on a USB Drive

Run Windows from a USB drive on any PC without affecting the host system. How to create a portable Windows environment using Rufus, WinToUSB, or the built-in DISM method.

5 min

How to Install WSL 2 and Run Linux on Windows

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL 2) runs a real Linux kernel inside Windows. How to install it, choose a distribution, access Windows files from Linux, and set up a development environment.

6 min

How to Configure NTFS Permissions in Windows

Set and manage NTFS file and folder permissions in Windows using the GUI, icacls command, and PowerShell. Control who can read, write, or execute files on your system.

6 min

How to Use Group Policy Editor in Windows 10 and 11

Group Policy Editor lets you control Windows behavior beyond what Settings allows. How to open gpedit.msc, navigate policies, and apply the most useful security and productivity settings.

7 min

How to Enable and Use Hyper-V in Windows 10 and 11

Enable Hyper-V on Windows 10/11 Pro to run virtual machines. Step-by-step setup, creating your first VM, network configuration, and common troubleshooting.

7 min

How to Disable or Pause Windows Update in Windows 10 and 11

Stop Windows from automatically installing updates using Settings, Group Policy, and services. Includes how to pause updates temporarily and block specific problematic updates.

6 min

How to Map a Network Drive in Windows 10 and 11

Map a network folder as a drive letter in Windows so it appears in File Explorer like a local drive. Covers GUI, Command Prompt, and PowerShell methods with persistent mapping.

5 min

How to Disable Windows Telemetry and DiagTrack in Windows 10 and 11

Step-by-step guide to disabling Windows telemetry, DiagTrack service, and Connected User Experiences. Registry, Group Policy, PowerShell, and hosts file methods.

6 min