system administration

DISMTools offers a breath of fresh air for Windows users who want to manage system images without the headache of lengthy command-line syntax. As a free, open-source graphical user interface for Microsoft’s Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool, DISMTools makes tweaking Windows...

Microsoft has rolled out its March 2025 security updates across virtually every supported Windows operating system—a comprehensive patch Tuesday intended to seal critical vulnerabilities, fortify system defenses, and introduce a handful of new quality improvements. These updates span from...

Group Policy Editor Error (0x8007004) occurred parsing file. Network access is denied Upgraded to Windows 2025 Domain Controllers and when I click on either Computer Configuration Preference or User configuration Preferences I get this error. I have upgraded the domain level, added the extra...

Windows administrators everywhere, buckle up. Microsoft has just dropped an out-of-band patch named KB5052819 to address a peculiar issue that’s been causing cold sweats for admins running Windows Server 2022 systems. The affected systems? Servers with two or more Non-Uniform Memory Access...

If you’ve been casually using Command Prompt (CMD) for your command-line work on Windows, it’s time to meet PowerShell—the star player you didn't know was quietly revolutionizing Windows systems management. Microsoft’s PowerShell isn’t just a tool for day-to-day operations; it’s a...

For installing newer version of Windows server, does the volume license server have to be at the latest version for the other servers to get licensed?

In a surprising twist of events, Microsoft has confirmed that a significant number of Windows Server 2019 and 2022 systems experienced unexpected upgrades to the newly released Windows Server 2025. This snafu, affecting several organizations, appears to be linked to third-party patch management...

In the realm of system administration, few events strike as much fear into the hearts of IT professionals as unsolicited operating system upgrades. The latest horror story comes straight from the virtual frontlines where Windows Server 2022 machines have been mysteriously escalated to Windows...

The dfsutil command-line tool is a vital asset for system administrators who are tasked with managing the Distributed File System (DFS). Often regarded as a backend powerhouse, dfsutil is essential for creating and managing shared folders across multiple servers, improving data availability, and...

Good day I just installed Windows 11 24h2 Enterprise on my work laptop HP 450 G5, I need Rsat tools to do my daily tasks and when try to install it I get the below error on powershell PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> Get-WindowsCapability -Name RSAT* -Online | Add-WindowsCapability -Online...

Windows Server’s Major Security Upgrade: The Future of Hotpatching In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Microsoft has publicly committed to enhancing the resilience of its Windows Server with a significant upgrade on the horizon—hotpatching. Slated for inclusion in Windows Server...

In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft recently outlined details regarding the hotpatching feature for Windows 11's forthcoming 24H2 update, only to subsequently remove the document from its official site. This feature has been in the works for some time and is aimed at revolutionizing the...

In a recent maneuver that demonstrates its commitment to improving the Windows 11 experience, Microsoft has released a new update (KB5041178) related to the setup binaries for the Windows 11 24H2 version, specifically designed for feature update installations. This update arrived quietly but...

Introduction Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) are essential for IT administrators responsible for managing remote servers in Windows networks. Though many assume RSAT is a standalone application that can be downloaded from the internet, it is not. These tools are integrated into Windows...

Introduction The Windows Management Instrumentation Command Line (WMIC) utility has been a foundational tool for managing Windows systems. However, with the evolution of technology, Microsoft has announced the deprecation of WMIC. This change has important implications for users and applications...

Hello I am trying to set the default domain policy in the Active directory the specify the display dim brightness for the user machines. I set the rule on the group policy through the computer configuration and I can see it going through to the registry editor to see whether the policy has...

Hi All, I wonder if you could help me with how many windows server 2022 and SQL server licenses I need for the following: 1x Active Directory 2x Management 3x Vmware vcenter 4x Windows 1x DHCP 2x Printing server! 3x Files servers 4x VEEAM (Log backup) 5x App servers 6x App servers Not sure...

I have encrypted the domain joined system but after checking the status it is showing "Device is Partially Encrypted". What can be done to avoid "Partially Encrypted Drive" message in future or to take any precautions.

I am setting up Group Policies (GPO) in my Active Directory environment on Windows Server 2022 to apply specific settings to users and computers in my domain. What are some key tips for ensuring an efficient GPO implementation and avoiding common issues? Additionally, what tools or procedures do...

This method works on Windows 11,10, 8.1 & 7 as well. All programs for this guide are free. Download links PsTools PsTools - Windows Sysinternals FePsTools Front-end for PsTools | DaviTools Nircmd (At the bottom of the page. Not the 64 bit one.) NirCmd - Windows command line tool Winrar...