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Brandon Lee wrote a new post, Disable NetBIOS in Windows networks 3 days, 10 hours ago
NetBIOS was initially created to allow applications to communicate without understanding the details of the network, including error recovery. It operates at the session layer, layer 5 of the OSI model. As with other legacy technologies, the main reason for disabling NetBIOS is security. There are two ways to achieve this goal: via either DHCP or a registry key.
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Brandon Lee wrote a new post, Migrate print servers to Windows Server 2019 / 2022 5 days, 11 hours ago
Businesses may be looking to migrate print services from legacy to current versions of Windows Server (2019 or 2022). With the Print Migration Wizard, you can export the core components of the Print and Document Services role, such as print queues, printer settings, and printer ports, and reimport them to the new server.
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Brandon Lee wrote a new post, Migrating roles and features to Windows Server 2022 using WSMT 1 week, 3 days ago
The Windows Server Migration Tools (WSMT) have shipped with Windows Server since version 2003. Admins can use them to transfer roles and features to a newer version of the operating system. Since Microsoft hasn't updated these tools for quite some time, they show some bugs when used with Server 2022. Nevertheless, the WSMT are still a viable option when upgrading Windows Server.
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Brandon Lee wrote a new post, Migration to Windows Server 2022: WSMT vs. in-place updates 2 weeks, 3 days ago
When organizations decide to move services from an older Windows Server version to a newer one, there are a few options. Businesses can perform an in-place upgrade of the current server to a more recent Windows Server version. There are also options for migrating roles and services from an older server to a newer one. Windows Server Migration Tools (WSMT) serve this purpose.
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Brandon Lee wrote a new post, Deploying Microsoft Office with Intune 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Microsoft Intune provides fairly robust app deployment features that allow businesses to manage and control applications on remote clients running Windows, macOS, Android, and IOS devices. Let's take a quick look at how companies can deploy Office 365 applications using Microsoft Intune.
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Brandon Lee wrote a new post, Managing Windows updates with Microsoft Intune 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-driven service that allows businesses to onboard, provision, and manage devices, no matter where they are located on the Internet. It covers most tasks that admins have to deal with during a PC's lifecycle management. Patch management is one of these tasks; Microsoft Intune is capable of managing updates.
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Brandon Lee wrote a new post, Automate offline servicing of Windows images with the PowerShell module OSDBuilder 1 month ago
When deploying Windows clients or servers, you can use OS images to deploy customized and patched operating system installations in a uniform and seamless way. The challenge comes not from creating images initially, but from servicing them. The PowerShell module OSDBuilder simplifies this task.
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Brandon Lee wrote a new post, Enroll Windows 10 machines in Microsoft Intune and manage them using the MDM interface 1 month, 2 weeks ago
As workers transition to remote environments, they need to have a mobile device management (MDM) platform uninhibited by connectivity to the corporate network. Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that provides effective MDM and mobile application management (MAM).
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Brandon Lee wrote a new post, Securden's new Unified Privileged Access Management 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Brandon Lee wrote a new post, Install a secondary domain controller using Install from Media (IFM) 1 month, 3 weeks ago
When a new domain controller (DC) is installed remotely, the initial replication traffic for synchronizing all directory objects can be significant. However, bandwidth can still be limited for businesses maintaining remote locations. Using the "install from media" (IFM) option significantly reduces the amount of data replicated after setting up a new DC.
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Brandon Lee wrote a new post, Step by step: How to deploy a Cloud PC with Windows 365 2 months ago
Microsoft recently unveiled the Windows 365 platform. It is a new solution that provides a streamlined way for businesses, large and small, to set up a cloud-based Windows PC. It is a fresh take from Microsoft on the concept of VDI and how it is implemented, billed, and serviced.
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Brandon Lee wrote a new post, Pulseway remote monitoring with client portal and self-service troubleshooting 2 months ago
Monitoring and managing remote endpoints and supporting remote users can be challenging. The latest release of Pulseway RMM provides a new client portal to help businesses meet these challenges.
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Brandon Lee wrote a new post, How to migrate Active Directory Certificate Services to SHA-2 and Key Storage Provider 2 months, 1 week ago
Businesses need to migrate from the deprecated SHA-1 to SHA-2 to bolster their cybersecurity posture. They may still be running Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) using the SHA-1 cryptographic hash, along with the weaker Cryptographic Service Provider (CSP). In my previous post I discussed considerations when migrating AD certificate services to SHA-2. Let's look at how to replace them with SHA-2 and Key Storage Provider (KSP).
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Brandon Lee wrote a new post, Migrating AD certificate services to SHA-2: Considerations and challenges 2 months, 1 week ago
Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) has been around since the mid-90s and is one of the leading cryptographic hash algorithms used to secure digital resources. The initial standard (SHA-1) has now been around long enough that hackers know its weak points and can exploit systems secured with this hash algorithm. Therefore, it is time for organizations to migrate away from SHA-1 in favor of SHA-2.
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Brandon Lee wrote a new post, Provide strong Windows authentication using virtual smart cards 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Virtual smart cards provide the benefits of physical smart cards without extra costs or hardware. They are based on a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and authenticate users with a certificate against Active Directory, like a physical smart card.
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Brandon Lee wrote a new post, AdvancedRun, NSudo: Run programs as SYSTEM or Trusted Installer using free tools 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Running programs as SYSTEM or Trusted Installer may be needed by administrators. We look at a couple of free utilities that make this easy.
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Brandon Lee wrote a new post, CodeTwo: Centrally manage email signatures for Microsoft 365 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Traditional email signatures can create challenges for both end users and IT admins. This post looks at features of CodeTwo Email Signatures for Office 365 and how it solves these challenges for Microsoft 365.
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Brandon Lee wrote a new post, Setting up a Windows 10 PC using Autopilot 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Windows Autopilot is a cloud-based service from Microsoft that allows enterprises to accelerate the deployment of end user devices from the cloud. It is straightforward to configure and helps to reduce the workload on the IT helpdesk in terms of imaging PCs and tediously installing software before sending the desktops to end users.
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Brandon Lee wrote a new post, Manage encrypted PCs remotely using BitLocker Network Unlock 2 months, 4 weeks ago
TPM+PIN decryption with BitLocker requires physical access to the device when the endpoint boots or resumes from sleep. This feature can be a challenge for remote helpdesk technicians attempting to remotely access the endpoint, install software, and perform other tasks using Wake on LAN. For this reason, Microsoft created BitLocker Network Unlock.
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Brandon Lee wrote a new post, Migrate AD certificate services to a new server 3 months ago
As businesses look at phasing out legacy Windows Server versions, core services may need to be moved or migrated to new Windows Server versions. One service you may need to move is Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS). Let's see how to migrate AD CS from Windows Server 2008 R2 to 2019.
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