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Admin Whether youâre a system admin, helpdesk technician, or a curious power user, password management is something youâll deal with often. Hereâs a neat little collection of powerful Windows command-line tools you can use to reset, set, and manage passwordsâwithout opening a single window or GUI. đ 1. Reset a Password for an Active Directory User … Read more
Monitoring client device uptime is crucial for ensuring system health, stability, and complianceâespecially in enterprise environments. In Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM), you can quickly fetch and export this information using a simple SQL query. In this guide, weâll walk you through a SQL script that retrieves the hostname, last boot time, and uptime in … Read more
NSG Flow Log Parser converts Azure NSG Flow Logs (JSON) to CSV for easy analysis in Excel.
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This step-by-step guide will show you how to configure your Windows Server to disable 3DES and Blowfish ciphers while enabling and prioritizing AES, all through Group Policy (GPO). By implementing this configuration, you can enhance the security of your servers and meet modern cryptographic standards. Step 1: Open Group Policy Management Step 2: Configure SSL … Read more
Widgets in Windows 11 can be distracting or unnecessary in certain environments. You can disable them through Group Policy Objects (GPO) by using the “News and Interests” ADMX and ADML files exported from a Windows 11 device. This guide outlines the steps to copy the necessary files, import them into the Active Directory (AD) server, … Read more
If your server is running an evaluation version of Windows Server Standard or Datacenter edition, you can convert it to an available retail version. Run the following commands in an elevated command prompt or PowerShell session.
How to Register an Azure SQL Server VM with the SQL IaaS Agent Extension Using PowerShell and CLI When we install SQL Server in Azure VM. The SQL IaaS Agent Extension enables advanced management capabilities for SQL Server Virtual Machines (VMs) in Azure, such as automated backups, patching, and simplified license management. In this article, … Read more
We get below error trying to import Drivers on to SCCM with SQL 2022 Microsoft.ConfigurationManagement.ManagementProvider.WqlQueryEngine.WqlQueryException Not found , property = CI_ID This issue occurs due to the Database compatibility with the SCCM Current branch. In order to fix this issue, we need to alter the CM DB compatibility from 160 to 150. Here is the … Read more
Commands to Manage IP Configuration in SAC To work with the IP configuration, follow these steps: 1. Enter the Networking Context SAC uses command channels for different contexts. To switch to the network management context, use: SAC> cmdSAC> ch -si 1 This brings up the Command Line Interface of the Server. 2. View Network Interfaces … Read more
Step-by-Step Guide to Install OpenVPN on Nessus Linux VM: 7. Verify VPN Connection for Nessus Scans: Once the VPN is established, you can perform vulnerability scans using Nessus by targeting the internal network that is now accessible via the VPN connection. To confirm connectivity between your Nessus Linux VM and the remote systems, you can … Read more
We are trying to install the “Bit locker feature” in the Windows Server 2019. In the last step of installation from the Add roles and features, the installation will stop with the error âThe ws-management service cannot process the request. the service is configured to not accept any remote shell requests. â To fix this … Read more
Error when we try to access an Azure VM which was unable to communicate with the RDP Licensing server If the below error occurs, continue with the troubleshooting steps. Since Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) isn’t available and the server is in Azure, you’ll need to use PowerShell remoting or the Azure Serial Console to access … Read more
To remove a server from all GPOs locally on the server itself without modifying anything in Active Directory, you can use the following methods: 1. Disable Group Policy Processing (Local Group Policy): You can prevent the local machine from processing any Group Policies by modifying the local Group Policy settings: 2. Delete Local Group Policy … Read more
Login to the Exchange Admin Centerâ Expand Mail flowâ Select Rulesâ Click on the plus and select Create a new Rule â Give the rule a name â Click on Apply this rule if â Choose The senderâŚÂ is external/internal â Select Outside the organization â Choose The recipient is ⌠external/internal â Select Inside this organization â Click on Do the following â Choose Apply a disclaimer to … Read more
Sometimes, we may encounter this issue even after rolling back the group policy that was previously set to restrict users’ access via group policy. To Fix this issue Trusted installer NT account needs to be added with full control for the net.exe and net1.exe located under C:\windows\system32. Also, the ownership needs to be given to … Read more
Sample Log Source https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/network-watcher/nsg-flow-logs-overview
Query for Compliance report include the unknown Device.
Do a sniffer to the NPS/Radius server from the FortiGate Firewall to find the error. If you find the below error. Then apply the solution below on the NPS Radius server. Windows server might refuse NTLM connections because NTLMv1 is disabled by default. Enable NTLMv1 in the server as follows: Start > Administrative Tools > … Read more
PowerShell commands to create Root and Child Certificate for the Azure P2S Create a self-signed root certificate Create a self-signed Child certificate on the PowerShell console session if it is still open On the new PowerShell console session Locate the root certificate Replace the THUMBPRINT And Execute the below script Export the root without a … Read more