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Windows Server 2022: Everything You Need to Know

Windows Server / By Sukesh Mudrakola / February 18, 2022 February 18, 2022

Windows Server 2022 is the latest, most secure, and most reliable Azure-compatible server from Microsoft yet. Here is a deep dive into its latest features, different editions, and more.

How fast should you patch?

Articles, Hacking & Cyberattacks, Vulnerabilities, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Client Security, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server Security / By Mitch Tulloch / January 3, 2022 December 23, 2021

Microsoft releases a horde of new software updates. How fast should I apply updates when my vendor releases them? Here are some considerations.

Windows Server 2022 Summit: How to attend this free Microsoft online event

Articles, Windows Server 2022 / By Peter King / September 10, 2021 September 10, 2021

Windows Server 2022 is available. IT pros wondering what’s under the hood and if it’s right for them can attend a free Windows Server 2022 Summit.

Windows Server 2022 comes on stage: Does it deserve our applause?

Tech News, Windows Server 2022 / By Mitch Tulloch / September 8, 2021 September 8, 2021

Windows Server releases used to be big deals, but that has been blunted in the cloud era. So, is Windows Server 2022 something to get excited about?

Configure Windows Server 2019 to act as a VPN: Step-by-step guide

Tutorials, Windows Server 2019 / By Brien Posey / May 7, 2020 May 6, 2020

While there are numerous third-party VPNs available, you can also configure Windows Server 2019 to act as a VPN. Here’s our exclusive walkthrough.

Using DHCP to configure VPN clients? Windows Server 2016 has features you need

Articles, Windows Networking, Windows Server 2016 / By Casper Manes / April 3, 2020 April 3, 2020

Among the many new features included in Windows Server 2016, the improved DHCP services can be a big boon to companies that use VPN.

PowerShell Quick Tip: Track the time it takes for your scripts to run

Windows Server / By Anderson Patricio / December 16, 2019 July 10, 2020

Most PowerShell scripts are pretty quick to execute, but if you want to know exactly how quick (or slow), you can track the time with this handy script.

Exploring native software inventory logging in Windows Server

Articles, Windows Server / By Brien Posey / September 20, 2019 September 10, 2019

Windows Server has built-software inventory logging that can be very useful. Here’s how to use this little-known feature.

Automating Active Directory tasks with PowerShell

Articles, Windows Server / By Mitch Tulloch / September 3, 2019 August 27, 2019

Active Directory administration can be a drag. A much better approach is to use PowerShell for automating Active Directory jobs.

Need to know? Checking the last logon username and time

Tutorials, Windows Server / By Nirmal Sharma / May 22, 2019 May 20, 2019

You may want to know the last logon username for your Windows client computer and production server. With PowerShell, get an answer fast.