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Windows LAPS and Legacy LAPS – Key Differences

Windows LAPS (Local Administrator Password Solution) is the successor to the legacy LAPS, offering significant improvements and new features while maintaining some of the core functionalities of its predecessor. Below…

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Windows Server 2025 – Part 7 (Active Directory Hardening)

In today’s world, cybersecurity is not just a necessity; it’s a foundation for your business’s integrity and trustworthiness. One of the key components of this foundation is Active Directory hardening….

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Windows EventLog for Windows LAPS Events

To monitor Windows LAPS (Local Administrator Password Solution) activities in the Windows Event Log, you can track specific Event IDs.  Key Windows LAPS Events IDs The following events provide critical…

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Repairing the Domain Trust Relationship – No Reboot

When managing an Active Directory environment, one of the common issues you might encounter is a broken Domain Trust between a workstation, server and the domain. This can be frustrating,…

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Windows Server 2025 – Part 6 (Active Directory Design)

When creating an Active Directory structure it is good to develop the Active Directory design with a focus for efficient management, delegation of administrative tasks, and application of Group Policies…

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Easy PowerShell Scripts for Windows Server 2025 Management

As Windows Server 2025 continues to evolve, system administrators are faced with increasingly complex environments. Fortunately, PowerShell provides an efficient way to automate repetitive tasks, streamline management, and reduce human…

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Windows Server 2025 Part 1

Windows Server 2025 – Part 1 (Preparation)

Microsoft released the Windows Server 2025 and made it officially available on the 1st of November 2025. With the latest changes in the server and datacenter Virtualization market, i wanted…

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Windows Server 2025 - Install Active Directory

Windows Server 2025 – Part 5 (Active Directory)

How to set up Active Directory on Windows Server 2025? Despite servers being enabled for Entra ID, formerly known as Azure Active Directory, almost all buisness Windows Server installations will…

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Windows Server 2025 – Part 4 (Services Removed)

Microsoft is removing services or components from Windows Server 2025 or stopped developing them. Services Removed with Windows Server 2025 Feature Explanation IIS 6 Management Console (Web-Lgcy-Mgmt-Console) The console has…

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Windows Server 2025 – Part 3 (Azure Arc)

To connect Windows Server 2025 with Azure Arc is the next step for my HomeLab includes configuring the existing Windows Server 2025, the 3 Windows Server 2025, my Linux VM…

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