windows administration

Auvik’s latest announcement marks a bold step forward in the evolution of IT automation and network visibility. For Windows administrators and IT teams tasked with managing ever-expanding infrastructures—from legacy Windows Server environments to cutting‐edge deployments—these new innovations...

Auvik is stepping up its game once again, introducing a suite of new features aimed at streamlining SaaS management, enhancing network visibility, and revolutionizing server monitoring. For IT professionals, especially those managing Windows environments, these developments promise not only...

Hands-on testing of Paessler’s PRTG Network Monitor reveals a versatile and robust tool ideally suited for managing diverse, Windows-based networks as well as mixed environments. Whether you’re a network administrator working in a small-to-medium business or an IT professional responsible for a...

CISA has issued a wakeup call for organizations operating industrial control systems (ICS) with the release of thirteen critical ICS security advisories on March 13, 2025. While the focus is on specialized industrial hardware and software, the implications of these advisories extend throughout...

Hello, I enabled Audit Policy through the following method: Open the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc). Navigate to Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> Object Access. Open the Audit File System policy and check "Success". Update Group Policy...

Revamped Network Monitoring: ManageEngine OpManager Professional 12.7 Reviewed ManageEngine continues to push boundaries in the network monitoring space with its latest release, OpManager Professional 12.7. In a recent review by Inkl, the new version is dissected with a keen eye for both its...

ManageEngine OpManager Professional Hands-On Review When it comes to network monitoring, there’s no room for half measures. Windows administrators and IT professionals need tools that not only monitor network performance in real time but also help quickly pinpoint issues before they snowball...

ICS Vulnerabilities Spotlight: Critical Alerts for Industrial Control Systems Industrial control systems (ICS) are increasingly targeted as cyber threats evolve—and the latest advisories from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) underscore this trend. Although these alerts...

Critical Vulnerabilities in Keysight Ixia Vision: What Windows Admins Should Know Recent advisories from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have brought to light multiple vulnerabilities in the Keysight Ixia Vision Product Family that demand immediate attention from...

CISA Releases Eight ICS Advisories: A Wake-Up Call for Industrial Control Security On March 4, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued eight new advisories addressing vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems (ICS). As industrial innovation evolves, it’s...

GMOD Apollo Vulnerabilities: Critical Fixes Needed Now A recent alert has emerged from cybersecurity authorities regarding a series of vulnerabilities within the GMOD Apollo platform. These vulnerabilities, disclosed by CISA, pose severe risks and could allow remote attackers to escalate...

CISA Catalog Update: 4 Exploited Vulnerabilities The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog by adding four new entries based on evidence of active exploitation. While the announcement naturally raises concerns across...

On February 20, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a set of eight Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories. While these notifications are primarily directed at industrial and critical infrastructure operators, the insights and emerging cybersecurity...

On February 20, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued eight new advisories focused on vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems (ICS). Although these advisories primarily target industries using specialized control systems, the security lessons they offer...

For IT managers, system administrators, and tech aficionados in the Windows community, effective data management is more than just a routine chore—it’s the foundation of smooth operations, regulatory compliance, and agile decision-making. Today, we delve into integrating SAP archiving with...

A recent security advisory has put the spotlight on Siemens SIPROTEC 5 devices, warning of a vulnerability that could allow an attacker with physical access to read sensitive data stored in cleartext on the device’s flash memory. Although this is not your typical Windows workstation...

Let’s face it—as a Windows admin, dealing with Group Policy is an essential yet often daunting task, akin to being handed a Swiss Army knife and being asked to build a whole house. You’ve got an infinite amount of tweaks at your fingertips, but the key is knowing how to use them wisely. Whether...

I see it relates to DCOM Default Authentication Level, which has in total, 7 fields in the Component Services Windows admin tool. That is in this order, from top of the list to the bottom as it appears; Default, None, Call, Connect, Packet, Packet integrity and Packet Privacy. I only see one...

Hello Experts, Looking for some guidance on how to make a user or service account a member of local administrator, DCOM, and Performance Monitoring group. Thanks!

To create a folder share and grant full permissions to user karl I can write on cmdline: net share "myshare123"="D:\tool" /GRANT:karl,FULL ok, it works. But what about the other way: Is there a way to generate all the full "net share" commands for ALL currently existing folder shares? I...