server management

Microsoft's warning regarding Windows Server 2025 domain controllers has quickly sparked discussions among IT professionals and system administrators worldwide. Following an update to its release health dashboard, Microsoft alerted users that restarting servers hosting the Active Directory...

Time is a tricky business in the digital age. Whether you're tracking the progress of networked devices or ensuring proper timestamps for logging events, having the correct time can make or break your day. Enter the Network Time Protocol (NTP), the unsung hero of time synchronization. If you're...

Windows Server 2025 has hit a snag that could send ripples through countless enterprise networks by jeopardizing one of its most critical components—the domain controllers. Microsoft recently disclosed that following a restart, affected domain controllers might load the default firewall profile...

Here is a summary of the main article "New Windows Server emergency updates fix container launch issue" from BleepingComputer: Summary: Microsoft has released emergency, out-of-band (OOB) Windows Server updates to fix a known issue that was causing Windows containers running under Hyper-V...

Introduction Exploring the world of PowerShell can open up a whole new level of efficiency for Windows administrators and power users alike. In this deep-dive article, we’ll walk through several commands that help manage PowerShell sessions on a Windows Server virtual machine. From listing...

Imagine a world where “Patch Tuesday” no longer triggers existential dread or frantic Googling of “Why did my server reboot at 3 a.m.?”—that world is fast approaching, courtesy of hotpatching for Windows Server 2025. The much-awaited feature, originally Azure-only, is now about to spill over...

With the world whizzing by in a perpetual blur of predictable tech jargon and recycled “Ten Steps to Optimize Your Firewall” guides, every now and then a digital oasis appears on the horizon—one that doesn’t just protect your packets, but actually makes you feel something. Enter...

Good news rarely arrives with the pace or polish of a Windows Update, but for thousands of IT administrators and unlucky power users bewildered by stuck cursors and silent Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions, salvation has finally arrived — and not a moment too soon. Dazed and Unresponsive...

If your smart home budget is falling victim to subscription creep, you’re not alone. Each month, another little chunk peels off your hard-earned savings to pay for cloud storage, ad-blockers, media streaming, finance apps, or that “premium” password manager you only seem to use begrudgingly. But...

Windows 11 Pro boasts a suite of advanced features tailored for business and power users. However, many of these functionalities can be replicated on Windows 11 Home using free third-party tools. This approach not only saves costs but also offers flexibility in customizing your system. Below, we...

I am just about finished with a new Windows Server 2022 Standard build using an ASUS P12R-E/10G-2T motherboard. It has a provision to add a TPM module, however, it works fine without it aside from an Event Log error at every startup. Wondering what the thoughts are regarding adding the TPM...

New to this forum - retired from IT management career with hobby of building PCs and servers for personal use. I have some questions about current Windows Server versions and license options. When I go to the Windows Server forum, it tells me I must log in - but I'm already logged in. Is there...

I am fairly new to setting up fresh servers so forgive my ignorance on this. A buddy of mine works at a healthcare company and they have been hit with Ransomware on about 6 of their desktops and on their main PowerEdge T330 server. I was able to recover all the data and scan it to ensure its...

It seems to coincide with a warning on the Windows 2022 member server event ID 40970 LSA (LSASrv) The security System has detected a downgrade attempt when contacting the 3-part SPN LDAP/Domain Controller FQDN/Domain@Domain with error code "The encryption type is not supported by the KDC...

Artificial intelligence isn’t just a futuristic buzzword—it's now taking the wheel in server management. Recently, Cloudways introduced their new AI tool, Copilot, promising to revolutionize the way web hosting issues are diagnosed and resolved. For Windows users and IT professionals keeping a...

When it comes to securing IT infrastructure, particularly for industries like trucking and logistics, defending Windows Server operating systems isn’t just an option—it’s absolutely mandatory. Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their strategies, and as a result, system administrators must...

If you've ever had to plan downtime for server patches and updates at 3 AM to keep your mission-critical systems humming along, you're probably familiar with the headaches and heartburn that come along with it. But here’s some good news straight out of Redmond's kitchen: Windows Server 2025...

Microsoft has once again graced the tech world with a significant update, this time in the realm of server management. The software giant has unveiled the final preview build of Windows Server 2025, designated as Build 26334, marking an important milestone for users and developers alike who are...

Imagine waking up one morning, coffee in hand, only to realize your trusty Windows Server 2022 infrastructure has suddenly been “upgraded” to Windows Server 2025. No planning. No approval. No warning. That’s precisely the real-world drama some Windows administrators are currently facing due to a...

Hello, I hope someone can help with this issue. I have a requirement to configure file system logging on my windows file server and I have setup the security policy to track file system object access but I am not getting Event ID 4663 (An attempt was made to access an object). These are the...