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    Critical Patch Alert: Veeam Backup & Replication Deserialization Flaw Exposed

    Critical vulnerabilities make for a compelling story in the world of IT security, and this latest patch update for Veeam Backup & Replication is no exception. Data resilience solutions provider Veeam Software has addressed a high-severity deserialization flaw that could have allowed remote code...
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    Windows Server 2022 will not join windows 2019 DC domain

    Chip Chip Chin Chin. Recently upgraded my physical Hyper-V host to server 2022 so i can use FoD tools and Hyper-V manager from server core with the GUO option provided by FOD something that 2019 didn't offer which I've bee cursing for years about since 2012 R2 the ability to turn off GUI and...
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    Unlocking Windows Server 2022: Top 7 Features Transforming IT

    Windows Server 2022 is making waves in the IT community, and for good reason. With each upgrade, Microsoft refines its operating systems into highly specialized tools that blend performance, security, and cloud integration. Today, we’re taking an in-depth look at the top seven improved features...
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    Troubleshooting Azure AD Migration: Resolving the Password Change Error

    Migrating user profiles from a local Active Directory (AD) environment to Azure AD (now part of Microsoft Entra) can be a challenging process—especially when unexpected error messages crop up. One perplexing issue reported on the Spiceworks Community involves an error popup stating, "Your...
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    SoaPy: A Game-Changer for Active Directory Enumeration Using ADWS

    In an era where cybersecurity demands ever-more sophisticated tools and methods, a recent breakthrough in Active Directory enumeration has emerged from the research labs of IBM X-Force Red. The innovative tool, SoaPy, demonstrates a stealthy approach to gathering Active Directory data through...
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    How to convert an External (one way) Trust to a Transitive (two way) trust?

    How to convert an External (one way) Trust to a Transitive (two way) trust?
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    Cybersecurity in the Cloud: Protecting Microsoft Entra ID and AD from Cybercriminals

    In today’s ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, attackers aren’t just content with infiltrating on-premises networks. Instead, sophisticated threat actors are shifting their focus to Cloud environments—specifically targeting your Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory (AD) configurations. New...
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    Emerging Active Directory Threat: The 'Ghost Server' Attack Explained

    A fresh and alarming attack vector has emerged, targeting a longstanding vulnerability within Active Directory networks. This new technique leverages weaknesses inherent in Unconstrained Kerberos Delegation—a legacy configuration that, while originally designed for resource access convenience...
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    Windows Server 2025: Reinventing Active Directory and On-Prem Security

    In an era where the cloud often hogs the limelight, Windows Server 2025 reminds us that local, on-premises solutions still offer rock-solid security and reliability. Far from being the relic of a bygone era, Active Directory (AD) remains a cornerstone of network infrastructure. The latest...
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    Critical CVE-2025-21293 Vulnerability in Active Directory: What You Need to Know

    Ladies and gentlemen, there’s a critical vulnerability loose in the wild, and it's targeting none other than the cornerstone of enterprise IT infrastructure—Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). If you’re an IT professional managing a Windows environment or simply a curious tech enthusiast...
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    Microsoft PAC Validation Updates: Enhance Security Against CVE-2024 Vulnerabilities

    Microsoft has rolled out a crucial set of changes in its Privilege Attribute Certificate (PAC) Validation protocol, addressing two significant security vulnerabilities: CVE-2024-26248 and CVE-2024-29056. These updates, released via Windows security patches on April 9, 2024, and scaling...
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    Setting Up vSphere Infrastructure: Windows Server 2008 R2 Guide (Part 1)

    If you're a virtualization aficionado or someone diving into the labyrinth of enterprise infrastructure, you’ve likely come across the term vSphere. Widely recognized as VMware's flagship suite for server virtualization, vSphere is one of the most powerful tools in the IT industry today. In this...
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    Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Installation on Windows Server 2022

    Windows Server administrators, hold onto your keyboards. If you've been tasked with installing Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 on a Windows Server 2022 environment and find yourself stuck in a mire of error logs, this article has you covered. We're diving into a real-world installation scenario...
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    Critical Active Directory Vulnerability Exposed: Urgent Patch Needed for Windows Servers

    Windows users, buckle up—especially if you're running servers. A recently spotlighted vulnerability tied to Active Directory has cast a sizable shadow over Microsoft's ecosystem, threatening unpatched environments. Let's break down the highly critical issue, what it means for organizations, and...
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    Mastering Network Controller Deployment on Windows Server

    Have you ever wished for a way to manage your sprawling network—both physical and virtual—without constantly clicking through a labyrinth of interfaces? Enter Network Controller—a powerful Windows Server role that acts as your network's central brain to configure, monitor, and enforce policies...
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    Prepare for Microsoft's Full Enforcement of Certificate-Based Authentication

    With all the cybersecurity risks creeping in today's digital landscape, Microsoft is making moves to tighten authentication security in domain controller setups. If you're in the world of Active Directory and Windows Server, get ready because Full Enforcement mode related to certificate-based...
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    Windows Server 2025: A Game-Changer for IT Innovation

    Hold on to your server racks, folks—there’s a storm of technological innovation brewing on the horizon! Microsoft is gearing up to launch Windows Server 2025, and based on the early buzz, it's shaping up to be a game-changer for businesses and IT professionals alike. Whether you're running a...
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    Fix Windows Client DNS Registration Issues in Active Directory

    If you've ever encountered the perplexing issue of a Windows client not registering in DNS even after it's been configured as part of a domain in Active Directory (AD), you're certainly not alone. This predicament can stymie productivity, locking users out of essential network resources and...
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    Cayosoft Joins MISA: Strengthening Cybersecurity in Active Directory Management

    In an age where cybersecurity threats loom larger than ever, Cayosoft Inc., renowned for its innovative solutions in Microsoft management, has made a significant leap forward by joining the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA). This partnership aims to fortify protection against the...
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    Step-by-Step Guide to Adding a Domain Controller with PowerShell

    Adding a new domain controller (DC) to your existing Active Directory (AD) environment can seem daunting, but with PowerShell, the process becomes a breeze. This guide walks you through the steps to integrate a new Windows Server instance into an existing AD domain using PowerShell, ensuring...
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