Category - IT
Here you will find all the articles related to general IT. These articles have topics related to on-premise server environments, like Active Directory or Hyper-V, or explain how to use common tools that every SysAdmin should know. Just browse through the different posts or use the search function in the top right corner. I have highlighted 3 articles for you that are definitely worth reading.
How to Sign RDP Files and Fix the Security Warning
The April 2026 Windows security update changed how unsigned RDP files are handled. Every time you open an unsigned .rdp file, you now get a red “Caution: Unknown remote connection” ... Read moreHow to Sign RDP Files and Fix the Security Warning
Fix Remote Desktop Security Warning
After installing the recent April 2026 security update, you might have noticed that the Remote Desktop Connection comes with a new security warning. The new dialog now requires you to ... Read moreFix Remote Desktop Security Warning
How to Enable LDAPS for Active Directory
LDAPS is the secure version of the LDAP protocol, which is commonly used to give applications access to the Active Directory. The old LDAP protocol transmits usernames and passwords in ... Read moreHow to Enable LDAPS for Active Directory
LDAPS vs LDAP – What you Need to Know
Hardening your network, making sure that users are using atleast MFA, hopefully passwordless sign-ins, are all important steps to protect your network. But have you checked if you are still ... Read moreLDAPS vs LDAP – What you Need to Know
How to Use SFC /SCANNOW – The Complete System File Checker Scan Guide
When Windows system files are missing or corrupted, it can result in Windows crashes, slow startups or problems with installing Windows updates. In these cases, we can use the SFC ... Read moreHow to Use SFC /SCANNOW – The Complete System File Checker Scan Guide
Railway vs Vercel – Choosing the Right Hosting for Your App
Creating an app or website these days has become pretty easy with all the new AI-powered development tools like Lovable, Base44, and Claude Code, for example. But there comes a ... Read moreRailway vs Vercel – Choosing the Right Hosting for Your App
Stellar Migrator for Exchange Review
#sponsored When companies merge, rebrand, or restructure, IT usually gets handed one big task: move all the users without breaking email. In Microsoft 365, that means migrating mailboxes from one ... Read moreStellar Migrator for Exchange Review
Backup your Azure VMs with Afi.ai – Review
#sponsored Even though your Azure VMs are running and stored in the cloud, it’s still important to make regular backups. You could back up your VMs with Azure Backup for ... Read moreBackup your Azure VMs with Afi.ai – Review
Fix Windows Update error 0xc1900208
If you are trying to update Windows and get the Windows Update error 0xc1900208, and then you are not alone. This error code is coming up a lot lately with ... Read moreFix Windows Update error 0xc1900208
How to Block Google’s AI Overviews using Group Policy and Intune
Google has rolled out the AI overviews broadly over the last couple of months. And while some may like the quick overviews, the general reaction that I hear from my ... Read moreHow to Block Google’s AI Overviews using Group Policy and Intune
ManageEngine OpManager Plus Review
#sponsored Monitoring your IT infrastructure is one of the most important things to do. It allows you to spot upcoming issues early or get notified about failing services even before ... Read moreManageEngine OpManager Plus Review
Microsoft PC Manager – What you need to know
Microsoft released its PC Manager tool globally a couple of months ago. The tool helps you with cleaning up your computer, and resetting default settings, and offers you a quick ... Read moreMicrosoft PC Manager – What you need to know
Netsh- Ultimate Guide with Examples
Netsh is a great command-line utility that is used to manage, configure, and troubleshoot local or remote network settings. The power of Netsh, Network Shell, comes from the different extensions, ... Read moreNetsh- Ultimate Guide with Examples
ADAudit Plus Review – Active Directory Monitoring Solution
#sponsored ADAudit Plus is an auditing tool designed to monitor and audit Active Directory (AD) environments. It provides insights into user activities, login attempts, configuration changes, group membership modifications, and ... Read moreADAudit Plus Review – Active Directory Monitoring Solution
How to Enable Active Directory Recycle Bin
The Recycle Bin in the Active Directory isn’t enabled by default. This means that when you delete an object (user for example) from the AD, then your only option is ... Read moreHow to Enable Active Directory Recycle Bin
How AI is Changing Phishing Attacks
#sponsored Phishing attacks are evolving rapidly with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). In recent years, AI has transformed how cybercriminals create and execute phishing scams, making them more convincing ... Read moreHow AI is Changing Phishing Attacks
How to use Start-ADSyncSyncCycle
Your Active Directory synchronizes regularly with your Azure AD, but sometimes you need to force the synchronization, to apply changes immediately. To do this, we can use the Start-ADsyncsynccycle cmdlet. ... Read moreHow to use Start-ADSyncSyncCycle
How to Upgrade Azure AD Connect
Keeping your Azure AD Connect client up-to-date is important. Microsoft regularly releases a new version, which fixes the latest security issues and often increases clients’ performance and stability. Updating the ... Read moreHow to Upgrade Azure AD Connect
New Lock Screen Widgets for Windows
Microsoft is releasing new widgets for the Windows 10 and 11 lock screen. The new widgets will show detailed weather forecasts, stock market updates, traffic, and for example sports information. ... Read moreNew Lock Screen Widgets for Windows
Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) Installation and Usage Guide
The Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) is used to manage your Active Directory. It’s installed by default on a domain controller, but you can also install ADUC on other ... Read moreActive Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) Installation and Usage Guide
Manage your Active Directory with ADManager Plus
#sponsored Managing and maintaining an efficient Active Directory (AD) environment can sometimes be challenging, especially in larger environments. Take this example: by default, the AD doesn’t come with any templates ... Read moreManage your Active Directory with ADManager Plus
How to Change IP of Domain Controller
Domain Controllers are a vital part of your network. They handle the authentication of your users and often run services like DHCP and DNS. So when you need to change ... Read moreHow to Change IP of Domain Controller
How to Import Users in Active Directory with CSV
When you need to bulk add new users to your Active Directory, then the easiest method is to import them. To do this we can use a CSV file and ... Read moreHow to Import Users in Active Directory with CSV
What is the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP)
Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) is a network protocol that is (was) used to automatically assign an IP address to a computer in a network. It uses a client-server model where a ... Read moreWhat is the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP)
Best Free PST Viewers to read PST Files
To open a PST file you normally need to use Outlook. But what if you don’t have access to Outlook? Luckily you can also read a PST File with one ... Read moreBest Free PST Viewers to read PST Files
How to Export AD Group Members with PowerShell
Getting all group members of your AD Groups can be a daunting task. You will need to open the groups and scroll through the list of users. A better option ... Read moreHow to Export AD Group Members with PowerShell
How to find your Outlook PST File Location
The Outlook PST File is used to store emails, contacts, and other Outlook items locally on your computer. The files are often used to archive old emails or are automatically ... Read moreHow to find your Outlook PST File Location
How to Export AD Users to CSV – Free Script
To export your AD users to CSV we can use PowerShell and the Get-ADUser cmdlet. This allows us to quickly export all users from your active directory into a usable ... Read moreHow to Export AD Users to CSV – Free Script
How to create a file in CMD
Sometimes you have a bat script or you are just working in cmd and you need to create an empty file. Maybe as a placeholder for something or you want ... Read moreHow to create a file in CMD
All required Domain Controller Ports
Domain controllers are a vital part of your network. To protect them you should make sure that the firewall is enabled and only the required ports for your Domain Controller ... Read moreAll required Domain Controller Ports
How to Check Domain Controller Health
Domain controllers are a vital part of your network. They allow you to organize your network, and manage your users, computers, and other resources. So it’s important that you regularly ... Read moreHow to Check Domain Controller Health
How to use DCDiag to check Domain Controllers
The Domain Controllers are the backbone of your network. They allow you to organize your network, and manage your users, computers and other resources. So it’s important that your domain ... Read moreHow to use DCDiag to check Domain Controllers
How to Fix Trust Relationship between this Workstation and the Primary Domain failed
A pretty common problem that most system administrators have seen once is the error “the trust relationship between this workstation and the primary domain failed”. This error occurs after you ... Read moreHow to Fix Trust Relationship between this Workstation and the Primary Domain failed
RepAdmin – How to check AD Heath
When you have multiple domain controllers then they constantly sync with each other. But how can you check if everything is synced correctly? Or if the synchronization is even running? ... Read moreRepAdmin – How to check AD Heath
Repair PST Files with Stellar Repair for Outlook
Our mailboxes often contain important messages, appointments, and contacts that we do not want to lose. A corrupt PST file can thus be a true nightmare if you do not ... Read moreRepair PST Files with Stellar Repair for Outlook
Why Cyber Security Awareness Training is Important: Protect yourself and your Business
#sponsored Cybersecurity is a major concern for businesses of all sizes. With the rise of cyberattacks and data breaches, companies are looking for ways to protect themselves from the consequences—monetary ... Read moreWhy Cyber Security Awareness Training is Important: Protect yourself and your Business
How to do Drive Mapping in Windows – All Options Explained
Even though we store more and more data in the cloud, drive mapping is still a common practice these days. Network drive mapping lets you easily access files and folders ... Read moreHow to do Drive Mapping in Windows – All Options Explained
Get-ADObject – How to Find and Export AD Objects with PowerShell
Every user, computer, container, or OU in the Active Directory is an object. For each of those are dedicated cmdlets that we can use to retrieve or update information. But ... Read moreGet-ADObject – How to Find and Export AD Objects with PowerShell
Hornetsecurity VM Backup V9 Reviewed
#sponsored Data protection is more critical than ever. With the increasing frequency and severity of cyberattacks and data breaches, a reliable backup solution to protect your data is essential. Hornetsecurity ... Read moreHornetsecurity VM Backup V9 Reviewed
How to Check and Transfer FSMO Role
When you have multiple domain controllers in your domain, then there is a single master for each of the 5 FSMO roles that can perform updates in the Active Directory. ... Read moreHow to Check and Transfer FSMO Role
How to use IPConfig DisplayDNS
Your computer caches DNS records from websites you have visited, or servers that you have used in your network. This cache allows your computer to quickly connect to the website, ... Read moreHow to use IPConfig DisplayDNS
How to use IPConfig RegisterDNS
The IPConfig command is used to view, configure and troubleshoot network-related settings on your computer. It’s commonly used to view the assigned IP Address on a computer, but it can ... Read moreHow to use IPConfig RegisterDNS
