How to Use Server Manager in Microsoft Azure to Manage Servers
In this Ask an Admin, learn to use Server Manager in Microsoft Azure and quickly return the default winrm configuration.
Author: Russell Smith
Russell Smith specializes in the management and security of Microsoft-based IT systems. In addition to blogging about Windows and Active Directory for the Petri IT Knowledgebase, Russell is a Contributing Editor at CDW’s Biztech Magazine. Russell has more than 15 years of experience in IT, has written a book on Windows security, co-authored one for Microsoft’s Official Academic Course (MOAC) series and has delivered several courses for Pluralsight.
How to Configure DNS on a Domain Controller with Two IP Addresses
with 4 Comments by Russell Smith
In this Ask an Admin, find out how to configure DNS on a Windows Server 2012 DC using two IPv4 addresses.
Migrating from Windows XP to Windows 8.1: Enterprise Computing
with 1 Comment by Russell Smith
Use free tools from Microsoft to migrate from Windows XP to Windows 8.1. Check out this post for more info!
How to Upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 8.1
It's time to make a move! Learn how to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 in this handy tutorial.
Using NTBACKUP to Back Up Windows XP
In this quick Ask an Admin, discover how to use backup in Windows XP to create a full backup of your PC.
How to Get User and Computer Objects Information with the Active Directory Administrative Center
Discover where to find useful user and computer objects information in the ADAC.
How to Use the Azure BGInfo Extension on a Windows Server 2012 Virtual Machine
In this handy Ask an Admin, find out how to use the BGInfo extension for Azure virtual machines to display useful management information on Windows Server 2012 desktops.
Stop or Start VMs in an Windows Azure Subscription Using PowerShell Loop
Show that Azure who's boss! Learn to wield wildcards and loops in PowerShell to power on or shut down Windows Azure VMs.
How to Manage a Windows Server 2008 DC Using the Active Directory Administrative Center (ADAC)
with 1 Comment by Russell Smith
Install the Active Directory Management Gateway on Windows Server 2008 and 2003 and learn to manage them using ADAC and Windows PowerShell Module for AD!
How to Block Specific File Types in Windows Server 2012?
with 1 Comment by Russell Smith
In this Ask an Admin, Learn about file screening and how to block certain file types using the File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) in Windows Server 2012.
Why Learn the Active Directory Administrative Center?
with 1 Comment by Russell Smith
Are you still using the old Microsoft Management Console? Get on board and find out why the Active Directory Administrative Center is superior in this op-ed!
On the Road: Two Weeks Without Windows
Our writer takes a two-week odyssey using an entry-level Android tablet to replace a Windows 8 notebook – find out what he learns along the way!
How to Configure Fine-Grained Password Policy in Windows Server 2012 with PowerShell
with 2 Comments by Russell Smith
In this easy Ask an Admin, learn to create fine-grained password policies using PowerShell in Windows Server 2012.
How to Perform a PC Refresh in Windows 8 and Create a Custom Refresh Image
Need to perform a refresh while preserving installed desktop apps? Learn to create a custom refresh image in Windows 8 in this Ask an Admin.
How to Configure Fine-Grained Password Policy in Windows Server 2012 Using ADAC
with 1 Comment by Russell Smith
In this easy Ask an Admin, learn to create fine-grained password policies using the Active Directory Administrative Center (ADAC) in Windows Server 2012.